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RAYNE - A Masonic Funeral Service for Roy Albert Oathoudt Jr., 77, of Rayne, was held on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, at 2 p.m. in Gossen Funeral Home Chapel, Rayne.
In keeping with Mr. Oathoudt’s wishes, his earthly remains were cremated following the service and inurned in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery No. 2 Mausoleum, Rayne.
Visitation was observed on Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 10 a.m. until service time in Gossen Funeral Home Chapel, Rayne.
Mr. Oathoudt passed away on Friday, Feb. 8, in a Houston, TX hospital.
A native of Denver, Colorado, Mr. Oathoudt proudly and honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 243 for many years. Mr. Oathoudt was a self-employed carpenter and former owner and operator of Roy’s Mobile Home Services in Vidor, Texas.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Audrey Menard Oathoudt of Rayne; sons, Jimmy Oathoudt of Bridge City, Texas, Glen Carriere and wife Mary Ann of Crowley, and Todd Carriere and wife Becky of Vidor, Texas; daughters, Tammy Vance Scott and husband Gary of Keystone Heights, Florida, and Karen Witaker and husband Perry of Jasper, Texas; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy Albert Oathoudt Sr. and Helen Sabold Oathoudt; brother, Thomas Oathoudt; and son-in-law, Buddy Vance.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements were entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, LA, (337) 334-3141.

MIRE - A Mass of Christian Burial for Nellie Rose Bearb Leger, 77, will be celebrated on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, at 11 a.m. in Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Mire.
Father Michael Arnaud, Pastor of Assumption of the BVM Catholic Church, will serve as celebrant.
Entombment will follow in Assumption of the BVM Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum, Mire.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, Feb. 10, from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m., with a rosary being recited at 6 p.m.,in Gossen Funeral Home, Rayne. Visitation will continue on Monday, Feb. 11, from 8 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home.
Mrs. Leger passed away on Friday, Feb. 8, in a Lafayette hospital.
Mrs. Leger was a faithful member of Assumption of the BVM Catholic Church, where she previously taught Catechism. She worked for many years as bookkeeper for her family's business, Ludrine Leger Plumbing, and also served the community as a substitute teacher at Mire Elementary.
An avid gardener, Mrs. Leger grew beautiful roses and other flowers. Her greatest joy was caring for and spending time with her family.
Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Ludrine Leger of Scott; son, Brent A. Leger and wife Caunelia of Lafayette; grandchildren, Britney Bergeron and husband William of Lake Charles and Alyssa Leger of Lafayette; great-grandchild, Cole Bergeron of Lake Charles; brothers, James Bearb and wife Cathy of Lafayette, Ricky Bearb of Kaplan and Perry Bearb and wife Tina of Lafayette; sister, Diane Linder and husband Jim of Bentonville, Arkansas; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Preceding Mrs. Leger in death were her parents, Advia Bearb and Edisse Melancon Bearb; and infant sister, Sylvia Bearb.
Serving as pallbearers are Jimmy Bearb, Ricky Bearb, Perry Bearb, Joe Leger, Tommy Leger and Damien Hebert.
Granddaughters Britney Bergeron and Alyssa Leger will serve as readers and giftbearers.
Mrs. Leger's family wishes to express their gratitude to caregivers Connie Credeur and Bernadine Carter for the loving support and compassionate care given to Mrs. Leger.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.
Gossen Funeral Home, Inc., 504 N. Polk St, Rayne, LA 70578, 337-334-3141 has been entrusted with arrangements.

Agnes Marie Reiners, fondly known to many as “Aunt Agnes,” passed away Feb. 7, 2019, in Homer.
Mrs. Reiners was born at Laccassine on Aug. 17, 1925. She grew up in Roberts Cove and lived much of her adult life in Eunice. In her later years, she relocated to Sibley.
Services for Mrs. Reiners will be held at First Baptist Church of Minden on Monday, Feb. 11, at 9 a.m., in the sanctuary of the church.
Graveside services will follow at St. Louis Cemetery in Eunice at 2 p.m.
As a member of First Baptist Church of Minden, Aunt Agnes exemplified the true meaning of being a servant of the Lord and participated in many activities of the church. She was also a member of the ARK-LA-TEX Daylily Club, the Sibley Bible Study Group, and participated in the Senior Olympics.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Simar and Rosa Daigle Ancelet; husband Herman Reiners; siblings Clarence Estellette, Ethel Mae Murphy, Gladys Guidry, Vernice Hillidge and Walter Ancelet. Also preceding her in death were her grandson Danny Floyd Boulet and great-grandson Dylan Duplechin.
She is survived by her son, Danny Boulet and wife Mary of Eunice; grandson Darren Boulet and wife Vickie; great-grandchildren Amber and Dustin Boulet and Macie Hayworth Brockman; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family expresses their gratitude to Dr. Samuel K. Abshire, the staff of the Claiborn Memorial Medical Center and the staff of Presbyterian Village for the devoted and loving care and attention they provided to Aunt Agnes.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a memorial to the First Baptist Church of Minden missions of the charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home of Minden.

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the loss of our loved one, Francis Roger Guillory passed away, on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Acadian Medical Center in Eunice surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 89. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 AM on Monday, February 11, 2019 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Eunice. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery with Father Thomas Voorhies officiating.

Roger was born on April 20, 1929 and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, spending time on the island of Hokkaido, Japan. He also traveled the world as a Merchant Seaman from the end of World War II until his service in the United States Army. Roger was a retired barber and the former owner of Jolly Roger’s Fried Chicken. He was a volunteer fireman for over 20 years, a member of the American Legion and a parishioner and usher of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.
A devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, Roger will be dearly missed by his three sons, Darrell Guillory and wife, Patti of Lafayette, Farrell “Teeny” Guillory and wife, Pam of Eunice and Terrell “Tootie” Guillory and wife Rachel of Lake Charles; brother-in-law Gilbert Bertrand; eight grandchildren, Kristyn Fuselier and husband, Brian, Phillip Guillory and wife Lacy, John Seth Guillory and Kasey Atchison, Jennifer Guillory, Jamie Foreman and husband, Jonathan, Alex Guillory, Seth Guillory and Noah Guillory; and six great-grandchildren, Caroline Fuselier, Nick Fuselier, Ann Marie Guillory, Ella Guillory, Jon David Foreman and Luke James Foreman.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Juanita Bertrand Guillory, his beloved parents, Draux and Lelma McGee Guillory; four brothers, Lawrence, Wallance, Florence, and Daniel Guillory; and two sisters, Lillian Vidrine and Cora Bergeron.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice on Sunday, February 10th, from 2.00 pm until 8:00 PM and again on Monday, February 11th, from 8:00 am until time of services. Deacon David Guillory will recite a Rosary at 5:00 PM Sunday evening.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Alzheimer’s Association.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice, 1301 West Laurel Ave. is in charge of arrangements.