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RAYNE - A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at 11 a.m. in the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne, for John Melancon, 56, who passed away on Thursday, Nov. 7, at Meriot Health Hospital in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Deacon Tim Ledet of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne will officiate the services. Burial will be held in St. Joseph Cemetery No. 2 in Rayne.
The family has requested visitation be held Saturday, Nov. 30, at 9:30 a.m. until time of services in the Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne. A Rosary will be recited at 10:30 a.m.
Survivors include his wife, Theresa D. Blair Melancon of Gulfport, Mississippi; nephew, Matthew Melancon of Slidell; his father and step-mother, Maurice J. Melancon Sr. and Martutik Melancon of Houston, Texas; two brothers, Maurice Melancon Jr. of Baton Rouge and Nicholas Melancon of Houma; four sisters, Linda and husband Keith Simon of Tyrone, Georgia, Jane and husband Edward LaGrange of Rayne, Lena and husband Michael Meche of Rayne and Jane and husband Justin Kaster of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Mr. Melancon was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Credeur; paternal grandparents, Maurice Theodore and Matilde Marie LeBlanc Melancon; and maternal grandparents, Orluse and Utah Credeur.
Visitors may view the obituary, sign the guest registry and express condolences online to Mr. Melancon’s family at www.duhonfuneralhome.com.
Duhon Funeral Home, LLC- Rayne, (337) 334-3600, 900 East Texas Ave., Rayne, LA 70578, is in charge of arrangements.

The City of Rayne will be one of the first in Acadiana to begin the holiday season by holding its annual Christmas Parade on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m.
The Christmas Parade will again see beautiful floats, along the decorated boulevard and Depot Square.
Floats this year will feature the Mayor and city officials, city royalty, students from local schools, Little Miss Merry Christmas and Master Noel royalty and contestants, and the big jolly man himself, Santa Claus.
Leading the parade in her place of honor will be the reigning 2019 Miss Rayne Kailey Hollier.
Parade lineup will be on Gossen Memorial Drive (the street leading to the Civic Center) and those interested in participating should begin arriving after 5 p.m. Incoming traffic will be routed north on Section Street, around the City Barn to the Civic Center or the parade lineup depending on the purpose of each vehicle. Outgoing traffic will be routed in front of the Civic Center and around Armstrong School. There are no fees to enter parade. You may call (334-3121) or stop by City Hall to register.
There will be no four-wheelers allowed in the parade with the exception of police and/or parade personnel.
The parade route will follow the Boulevard and disembark at the American Legion Parking Lot or the City of Rayne Power Plant parking lot, at which time all are invited to walk a block back to the Rayne Depot Square.
There will be a Mayor’s Award Trophy awarded to the best decorated unit in this year’s parade and the winner will be announced after the parade from the Depot Square platform.
Once at the Depot Square, Santa will be available until 8 p.m. for visitation, wish list requests and photos with the little ones (and not so little ones). Children who have written letters will be able to deposit their letters to Santa in a specially marked Santa’s mailbox.
The Christmas Parade and visits with Santa activities have become an annual event celebrating the holidays as the streets of Rayne glitter and glow.
Anyone needing further information can contact Suzette Leonards at 334-6682, via email at Suzette.leonards@rayne.org or stop by Rayne City Hall.

RAYNE - The November monthly meeting of Arceneaux Post 77, American Legion, was held Tuesday, Nov. 5, at the local Legion Home, where Commander David Simon and legionnaires heard a number of reports and upcoming events.
Simon and Robert Comeaux gave a report of the building updates and repairs recently completed, including:
• new legion sign installed and electrical lighting connected;
• new front door canopy installed; and
•new screen installed on the barbecue house, along with minor repairs and clean-up of entire barbecue area.
Under the membership report, it was stated that 102 memberships were paid up as of the meeting, with Post 77 members urged to renew their annual dues.
The memorial report was given by Chairman Robert Comeaux including Danny Gaines who passed away on October 6.
A complete list of Veterans Day programs was announced with legionnaires invited to attend as many as possible to represent Post 77.
Simon announced the forms for the annual Legion awards (Sheriff, Policemen, Firemen, Teacher of Year) are now available online and will be distributed soon to local groups for local and area participation during the upcoming year.
The schedule for weekly musical entertainment at the Legion Home was announced by Simon, in addition to the progress of the veteran’s cemetery now being constructed at the War Veterans Home in Jennings.
The Commander also reminded the membership to visit the National website for a number of American Legion programs offered to veterans free of charge, including an accident death benefit.
Simon also reminded everyone that food and beverages are still available for purchase with an expanding menu at the Legion Home when entertainment is provided. Call 334-4774 to place your pick-up orders.
Also continuing at the Legion Home is Cadillac and Domino games between 4 p.m. until closing every Thursday.
“Thirsty Thursday” drink specials will also be available from 7 p.m. till. All domestic beers are $1.50 a bottle.
With no further business, the meeting was concluded and meal was served by the Legion cooks.

RAYNE - Funeral services were held on Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, at 3 p.m. in Gossen Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne, for Kirby John Bearb, 83, who died Saturday, Oct. 12, at The Ellington Nursing Home in Rayne.
Interment was in St. Joseph Cemetery #2, Mausoleum, Rayne.
Deacon Denis LaCroix with St. Joseph Catholic Church was celebrant of the funeral services.
Survivors include his two sons, Brent Bearb and Perry Sanchez and spouse Agnes; three sisters, Joyce B. Leger, Thelma B. Domingue and spouse Harold, and Martha B. Royer and spouse Eugene. Mr. Bearb was also blessed with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a special friend, Joyce Mire.
He was preceded in death by his father, Abbie Bearb; mother, Agnes Stutes Bearb; wife Lynn Bearb; a daughter, Dommie Bonfilio; and brother-in-law, Percy Leger.
Mr. Bearb enjoyed having coffee with his buddies often, along with gardening and visiting with the folks at the American Legion Hall.
The Bearb family would like to extend a special thanks to The Ellington Nursing Home facility and nurses, Heart of Hospice and Dr. Thomas Curtis for the love and support that was given.
Pallbearers were Perry Sanchez, Jerin Guidry, Chris Domingue, Dwayne Domingue, Kirby Sanchez, Jordan Bearb and Corey Bearb.
A Rosary was prayed Monday, Oct. 14, at 11 a.m. in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne.
The family requested visitation be observed in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne on Monday, Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements were entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, LA, (337) 334-3141.