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Pastor Emeritus Donald Ray Burnette Sr.

Tue, 05/29/2018 - 5:31pm

CROWLEY

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 2, at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church for Pastor Emeritus Donald Ray Burnette Sr., 82, who died Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at his home in Crowley surrounded by his loving family.
Rev. Sherard Marlon Joseph, pastor of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, will officiate the services. The family is requesting visiting hours be held Saturday, June 2, from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
Reverend Donald Ray Burnette Sr. was the third of four children, born to Frank Huey Burnette Sr. and Irma Peterson Burnette on Oct. 6, 1935, in Jennings.
He was baptized at an early age at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. He remained faithful as a pastor of this great church until he retired from his ministerial duties. His last expressions to the congregation and those he inspired were, “Find joy in serving the Lord.”
He reminded everyone that life is short at its longest and that... “Only what you do for Christ will last.”
His further studies led him to attend Southern University in Baton Rouge, where the following achievements were accomplished:
• Bachelors’ of Science in Elementary Education
• Master’s Degree in Administration and Supervision
• +30 graduate hours
During the time of his life, he served 27 years in the Acadia Parish School System, both as an educator and assistant principal. He furthered his career by becoming the executive director of the Acadia-Vermillion Community Action Program.
Reverend Burnette has labored in the Lord’s vineyard preaching, teaching, and rightly dividing God’s word. He was a 24-hour spiritual servant-leader, on a constant mission serving as an advocate for children’s education, overseer of the church, and counseling others.
His accomplishments included, but not limited to writings that expressed the origin of modern Christianity in the Black Baptist Church. The book he authored was titled, “A Historical and Doctrinal Search for the Baptist Church.”
God blessed him with an exceptional ability to inspire everyone he met, by encouraging them to read and study God’s Word. As he preached the Gospel as it is written, he often said, “Don’t believe me, go read it for yourself.”
He was committed to teaching the eternal truths in such a compassionate manner, that individuals were open to receive the gospel, comprehend the message, and apply the principles for transformation and thanksgiving.
After showing evidence that Reverend Burnette was called into the Gospel of the Ministry, to exercise his God-given talents, approval was given by his mentor, Pastor Thomas Phillips. After several years of faithful service to Christ, Reverend Burnette sought to further his ministry, he assumed the pastorate and pastoral duties to the following churches:
• Golden Chain Baptist Church Elton, Louisiana
• St. Joseph Baptist Church Crowley, Louisiana
• Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church Crowley, Louisiana
His ministerial duties and Biblical teachings throughout the district and state were very profound. He served many years as the Bible instructor and a teacher of assigned course work both in the Seventh District Association and the Louisiana Missionary Baptist State Convention.
One of the highlights of his life was promoting programs of Christian and public education that effectively met the needs of our churches and our schools.
He leaves to mourn his passing Donald R. Burnette Jr. (Glinda) of Baton Rouge; Michael A. Burnette (Betty), and Felton W. Burnette, both of Crowley; three daughters, Cynthia M. Corbins and Pamella D. Burnette, both of Crowley, and Kayla D. Burnette-Toaston (Eric) of Baton Rouge; 10 grandchildren, Teresa, Yolonda, DiWaune, Crystal, T’Naia, DeAngelis, Donald, D’Markus, D’metrius, and DarQuincea; 11 great-grandchildren, Peyton, Rylee, Reagan, Cruze, Cameron, Chase, DiWaune Jr., Dalayjha, Tionnia, Mark, Kali; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and neighbors. His love shall forever reign within us.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Dorothy Mae Burnette; his parents, Frank Huey Burnette Sr. and Irma Lenore Peterson Burnette; one sister, Barbara Ann Burnette; and two brothers, Frank Huey Burnette Jr., and Jacquewin Lester Burnette.
Condolences may be sent to the family by www.geesey-ferguson.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Feguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

Joseph Victor “Bubbie” Hanley Jr.

Tue, 05/29/2018 - 5:30pm

CROWLEY

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Joseph Victor “Bubbie” Hanley Jr., 88, who died Saturday, May 26, 2018, in Crowley.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, with Father Edward Duhon, priest in residence at St. Michael the Archangel, officiating.
The family requested visiting hours be held Tuesday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. A rosary was recited at 11 a.m. on Tuesday.
Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Bubbie was born in Lake Charles and raised in Crowley . He attended St. Michael School and graduated from Crowley High School in 1947.
He was a member of the United States Army and served during the Korean Conflict. After his military discharge, he worked 26 years for an oil broker, Fritz Muller. Later he worked and retired from the Acadia Parish Clerk of Court’s Office where he served as a deputy clerk for 20 years. He also had an income tax business in downtown Crowley for several years.
Bubbie’s favorite thing in life was his genuine love for knowing and meeting people. He was a past member of the Crowley Town Club where he enjoyed socializing with friends. He also enjoyed watching sports, playing pool, and getting together with friends on Sunday mornings at a local restaurant for coffee.
Mr. Hanley is survived by one son, John Hanley of Crowley; three daughters, Stephanie and Tammy Hanley, both of Crowley, and Kathleen Stringer and husband Jason of Big Lake; one sister, Betty Hanley Herpin of Crowley; two grandchildren, Carl Lynn Pourciaux and wife Ersinia of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Colleen Stringer of Big Lake; three great-grandchildren, twin girls, Isabela and Liliana Pourciaux of Newport News, Virginia, and Jaxx Pourciaux of Idaho Falls, Idaho.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Theriot Hanley; his parents, Joseph Victor Hanley Sr. and Hazel LaFosse Hanley.
Pallbearers were Tim Herpin, Jason Stringer, Jimmy Woitt, Curley Darby, Pat McDonald and Chuck Guidry.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation to Jessica Quibodeaux and Alicia Babin and the entire staff of Camelot Place for their loving care and concern. Dr. Suani, the nurses, and the staff of Acadia General Hospital and Lamm Family Care Hospice for ensuring comfort during Mr. Hanley’s final days.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.geesey-ferguson.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Inc. of Crowley.

Services Friday for William ‘Bill’ Puissegur

Tue, 05/29/2018 - 5:29pm

World War II veteran, Pearl Harbor survivor died Sunday at age 96

CROWLEY

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, June 1, at 2 p.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, for William Charles “Bill” Puissegur, 96, who peacefully passed away on May 27, 2018.
Fr. Mikel Polson, pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, will be officiating for the services.
The family is requesting visiting hours to be held Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A rosary will be recited Friday at 11 am.
Interment will be in Woodlawn Mausoleum.
Bill was born on April 21, 1922, in Rayne, to Paul A. Puissegur Sr. and Corinne Emma Mouton of Rayne. His grandfather, Dr. George Clinton Mouton, practiced medicine in Rayne and played a leading role in the early development of Acadia Parish.
Bill graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School in Rayne in 1940. He was married to the love of his life, Antoinette Gossen, for 67 years. Some of their greatest memories include time spent with their children and then later traveling throughout the United States.
At the age of 19, Bill began his six years of service in the U.S. Navy. He survived the attack on Pearl Harbor while serving aboard the U.S.S. Maryland. He later served aboard the U.S.S. Hobby and was involved in capturing the island of Iwo Jima and conflicts in the Philippines and Okinawa.
He often quoted with a chuckle that the reason for his safe return was, “The Lord spared me because he knew that I was going to be the father of eight children.”
The main reason he was in a rush to get home was a young woman, Antoinette, who would become his much-beloved wife.
They are survived by their children, William Joseph Puissegur and wife Amanda of Baton Rouge, Michael James Puissegur and wife Karen of Lafayette, Marie Elizabeth Puissegur Holmes of Lafayette, Steven Charles Puissegur and wife Judy of Maxie, Patricia Ann Puissegur Heinen and husband Paul of Lake Charles, Robert Paul Puissegur and wife Michelle of Crowley, Rebecca Louise Puissegur Zierau of Houston, and Ramona Theresa Puissegur Cunningham of Shreveport; 17 grandchildren, Katy Puissegur, Caleb Puissegur, Joshua LeMaire and wife Erin, Jacob LeMaire, Kenny Holmes, Erick Puissegur, Jeremy Puissegur, Amanda Heinen, Scott Heinen and wife Natalie, Elise Dearien and husband Cody, Drew Puissegur and wife Holly, Jordan Puissegur, Danielle LeMaire, Andreas Zierau, Nikolaus Zierau, Alexandra Cunningham, and Michael Cunningham; five great-grandchildren, Emma Kate Puissegur, Ty Conrad Heinen, Eva Grace Heinen, Avery Thomas Dearien, Olivia Jane Puissegur; and many very loved nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Marie Antoinette Gossen Puissegur; his parents, Paul A Puissegur Sr. and Corrine Emma Mouton Puissegur; brothers, Paul Puissegur Jr. and Anthony “Tony” Puissegur; and a grandchild, Brandy Marie LeMaire.
Condolences may be sent to the family by www.geesey-ferguson.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

Solemn Memorial Day Program honors local veterans, families

Tue, 05/29/2018 - 5:25pm

Reminding that, regardless of race, creed or color, “We are first and foremost Americans,” U.S. Congressman Clay Higgins delivered a ...