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Connie Pousson

Thu, 01/11/2018 - 5:26pm

FORT COLLINS, Colo.

November 10, 1929
-November 30, 2017
Cornelia Elizabeth Pousson Watson died on Nov. 30, 2017, in Fort Collins, Colorado. She was surrounded in love by her family and friends. Her body was taken, but her spirit lives on in the hearts of all of those who loved this beautiful woman.
Connie will be remembered for her beauty and grace, her talent in cooking, her sense of style in fashion and decorating, her free spirit, her forward thinking in healthy eating, and her child-like joy in her approach to life. Her sense of humor was unmatched in its quickness and lightheartedness. We, her children, grandchildren, and sons–in- law will never forget her example of faith. Throughout the struggles in life, she always trusted God. We are honored to call her Mom and Grammy, and grateful for the blessings she brought to our lives.
Connie is survived by her two daughters: Stephanie and Claire; her grandchildren: Warren, Chris and Kelly; her great-grandchildren Jamal, Mia, and Brody; and her sons- in-law Craig and Dave.
She was reunited with her son, Warren Swann, the moment she passed from this life into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father.
A memorial mass will be held in Connie’s honor on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, at 10 a.m., at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in downtown Lake Charles on Bilbo Street. There will be a reception in the church hall following the Mass.

Jules Prejean

Thu, 01/11/2018 - 5:22pm

CROWLEY

Funeral services will be held for Jules Prejean, 85, on Saturday, Jan. 13, at 2 p.m. in the Duhon Funeral Home - Crowley Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Broussard and Bishop Francis Fontenot officiating.
Visitation will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, Jan. 12, from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. with a Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7 p.m. by Bishop Fontenot. Visitation will resume on Saturday at 8 a.m. until just prior to the service time.
Interment will follow the chapel service and will be in Acadia Resthaven Cemetery in Crowley.
Retired PFC Jules Prejean was called to his Heavenly Home on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home. Mr. Prejean served his country proudly during the Korean Conflict and earned the Korean Service Medal, UN Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge with two bronze Service Stars as well as the Purple Heart for injuries he received in combat.
Mr. Prejean is survived by his son, Keith Prejean and wife Stacy of Crowley; grandchildren, Keith Prejean Jr. of Crowley, Kevin Prejean and fiancé Hannah Lantier of Mermentau, Kyle Prejean of Crowley; sister, Bernadine Savoy of Crowley; one brother, Gabriel Prejean of Vinton; and one brother-in-law, Lawrence Cormier of Crowley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jean Prejean and Elmire Richard Prejean; wife, Velma Prejean; one infant daughter; sister, Lula Mae Doolittle; brothers, Ernest Prejean, Enis Prejean, Hilton Prejean, Alfred Prejean and Julius Prejean; nephews, Jimmy Lynn Prejean, James Prejean, Austin Prejean, John Prejean, Jerry Prejean and Phillip Royer; and nieces, Debra Ann Prejean and Geneieve Percle.
Pallbearers will be Keith Prejean Jr., Kevin Prejean, Kyle Prejean, Johnny Prejean, Bret Gould and Darren Cormier.
Honorary pallbearers will be Donald Prejean and Dwayne Cormier.
The family would like to express sincere thanks to Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home doctor’s and staff; Lamm Hospice of Crowley, especially Sheryl Trahan; nursing staff of Acadian Home Health as well as the staff of Duhon Funeral Homes.
You may view the obituary, sign the guest registry and express condolences online to Mr. Prejean’s family at www.duhonfuneralhome.com.
Duhon Funeral Home - Crowley, (337) 783-1395, 1529 Crowley-Rayne Hwy., Crowley, was honored to be in charge of the arrangements.

Howard Ray Clayborne

Thu, 01/11/2018 - 5:20pm

CROWLEY

Howard Ray Clayborne was born on Feb. 18, 1970, in Lafayette to the late Howard Guillory and Barbara Jean Beverly. He was called to his eternal resting place on Jan. 4, 2018.
At an early age, Howard was baptized at Jerusalem Baptist Church in Crowley. He was a 1990 graduate of Crowley High School.
Howard was a person so full of life. He loved his family dearly. He loved being with his friends. Due to his personality, he was loved by many.
Five years ago God led him to his soul mate whom he wedded six months ago. In spite of his departure from earth, his love will forever live on.
He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Chevon “Penny” Clayborne; two brothers, Thomas (Tammy) Clayborne of Houston, Texas, and Bryan (Toni) Barrere of Houston, Texas; one sister, Ondranetta (Perry) Hall of Houston, Texas; 13 children, Aniah Arceneaux, De’Vanté Arceneaux Sr., Jai’Dynce Clayborne, EnChantra Milstead, Miya Savoy, Tyris Savoy, Kyris Savoy, all of Crowley, HaKeem Sampley of Austin, Texas, Khiry (Briana) Martin, Michalla Martin and Itianna Martin of Baton Rouge, and Passinat Narcisse of St. Martinville; seven grandchildren, De’Vanté Arceneaux Jr., Haleigh Milstead of Crowley, Aynia Martin, Zoey Jefferson, Kevin Gunter, Troyveionce Young Jr., and Lilly Marnie Martin of Baton Rouge; godmother, Jacqueline Bernard of Crowley; two godchildren, Mary Jane Broussard and D’Miya Dugar; three nieces, Taylor George and Christina George of Houston, Texas, and JaCara Martin of Lumberton, New Jersey; two nephews, Tyrese Clayborne and Blake George of Houston, Texas; and a host of relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Guillory and Barbara Jean Beverly; and one daughter, Pasdanez Felix.
Funeral services for Howard Clayborne will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at Northside Assembly of God.
Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 577 N. Avenue C, Crowley, is in charge of arrangements.

Rotarians hear Grand Opera House update

Thu, 01/11/2018 - 5:14pm

The Grand Opera House of the South was built in 1901 by David E. Lyons. The Daily Signal, a parent paper ...