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Rayne - Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. in the Gossen Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne for Juanita Faulk Hains, 84, who died Wednesday Jan. 3, 2018, at Acadia General Hospital in Crowley.
Interment will be in the Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Ebenezer.
Rev. Chris Blanchard of Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Ebenezer will conduct the funeral services.
Survivors include her husband, Gilbert Hains of Ebenezer; three sons, Nolton Hains and wife Phyllis of Ebenezer, Ronald Hains and wife Kathryn of Rayne, and Charles Hains of Ebenezer; four grandchildren, Emily Hains, Robert Hains, Beau Hains, Trent Hains; and three great-grandchildren, Caroline Kennedy, Hunter Hains and Carmen Meche.
She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Hannah Claire Hains; parents, Elvis Faulk and Lena Faulk Faulk; and one sister, Erma Hoffpauir.
The family requests visitation be observed in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne on Friday, Jan. 5, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, Jan. 6, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne (337) 334-3141.
The Rayne High Wolves made their mark during the 2017 football season by attaining a semi-final finish in the 4A state playoffs.
“When you compete in the district we were in this season and end up where we did,” stated Rayne High Head Coach Curt Ware, “you have to be proud of these guys. They went above and beyond where anyone thought they would end up at the end of the season. As a coach, you can’t ask for more than that.”
Ware, whose Wolves posted a 13-3 season, ended the season one week shy of the 4A state finals falling to Lakeshore in the semifinals.
No surprise as the announcement was made of the district’s offensive MVP, Rayne High’s Trent Winbush. The speedy running back posted 2,539 rushing yards, breaking the school’s record long held by Josh Reed, LSU standout and professional player.
Joining Winbush in first team offensive selections were two teammates, running back Darien Harmon, offensive lineman Tyler Carriere and tackle Ethan Hennings.
Harmon was also named 4-4A’s Defensive Athlete. He was joined by teammates Johnny Deculit at defensive back, and defensive linemen Tyreece Beverly and Jamian Evans.
Rayne High was also represented during second team offensive picks, including offensive linemen Christian Svendsen at center, Tavares Poullard at guard, along with Morgan Manuel at kicking duties.
Wolves named to the defensive second team unit were defensive tackle Antonio Gabriel, linebacker Jamarcus Monroe and Winbush, who also nabbed a spot to defensive back.
Honorable mention Rayne High honorees were Tora Benoit, Collin Broussard, John Daigle, Zack Fontenot, Marlon Foreman, Canaan Olivier, Tony Roberts.
Honorees as per team selections include:
First Team
OFFENSE
QB Wesley Blazek TCH
RB Trent Winbush Rayne
RB Darien Harmon Rayne
*RB Trejun Jones Carencro
*RB Tyreese Jackson Westgate
WR Dion Senegal Carencro
WR Morris Dugas Northside
C Landon Burton STM
G Tyler Carrier Rayne
*G Grant Young STM
*G Chase Arwood TCH
T Thomas Deloach STM
*T Ethan Hennings Rayne
*T Thomas Perry TCH
TE Thomas Morton STM
ATH Mason Pesson STM
K Trevor Robertson STM
KR Landon Trosclair Westgate
OMVP Trent Winbush Rayne
DEFENSE
DT Sam Greenwood STM
DT Jamian Evans Rayne
DE Brandon Gannon STM
*DE Keon Jean-Batiste Carencro
*DE Tyreece Beverly Rayne
LB Beau Leblanc TCH
LB Cole Newland TCH
LB Brian Angelle Carencro
LB Hall Laborde STM
DB Bailey Prejean TCH
DB Ernest Dejean Westgate
DB Treylon Barnaba Carencro
*DB Johnny Deculit Rayne
*DB Jude Joseph STM
FLEX Darien Harmon Rayne
P Trey Perry Carencro
DMVP Paul Laborde STM
Second Team
OFFENSE
QB Caleb Holstein STM
RB Alexander Garber TCH
RB Landon Trosclair TCH
RB Chris Primeaux STM
WR Kayshon Boutte Westgate
WR Seth Laviolette TCH
C Christian Svendsen Rayne
G Kam Fontenette Westgate
G Tavares Poullard Rayne
T Justin Mathews TCH
TE Skyron Littleton Carencro
ATH Treylon Barnaba Carencro
K Connor Scott Westgate
K Morgan Manuel Rayne
KR Theontae Allen Carencro
DEFENSE
DT Kimoni Levine Northside
DT Antonio Gabriel Rayne
DE Jake McGuire TCH
DE Elliot Roundtree STM
LB Tyrese Bellard Northside
LB Quavo Jacob Westgate
LB Blaise Begnaud TCH
LB Jamarcus Monroe Rayne
DB Brendan Willis Carencro
DB Cade Broussard STM
DB Jason Castille Northside
DB Trent Winbush Rayne
FLEX Hayden Judice TCH
P Jansen Mayea Westgate
Honorable Mention
Rayne: Tora Benoit, Collin Broussard, John Daigle, Zack Fontenot, Marlon Foreman, Canaan Olivier, Tony Roberts.
Carencro: Gerald Broussard, Billy Clay, Jaeden Despanie, Danvonrick Foster, Dylan John, Desmond Johnnie, Titus Major, Artrell Marks, Chance Prejean, Jaron Royer.
Northside: Taylon Andrus, Mason Arceneaux, Angelo Boundreaux, Jaquil Lee, Kemoni Levine, Keshon McZeal, Robert Senegal, Billy Sonnier, K’Shawn Zeno.
STM: Grant Arceneaux. William Cryer, Connor Denais, Luke Howard, Greg Mahtook, Brennan Romero, Blake St. Cyr, Ben Thibodeaux.
TCH: Cole Champagne, Patrick Green, Kross Guillory, Jordan Howard, Hunter Landry, Dylan Langlinais, Bryant Masson, Connor Talbot.
Westgate: Jessie Badeaux, Damen Charles, Tyran Dands, Ron Madison, Zy Narcisse, Kavin Touriac, Kenery Touriac.
RAYNE - A six o’clock evening wedding ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, united in marriage Taylor Mareé Cormier and Millard Leo Conques, both of Rayne. The double-ring ceremony was witnessed at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church.
The bride is the daughter of Brandie Knott of Lafayette and Brent Cormier of West Monroe. Her grandparents are the late Ronald and Lois Cormier, and the late Pamela Knott. She is a 2012 graduate of West Ouachita High School and is employed by Reed’s A/C and Electrical.
The groom is the son of Jamie and Mika Conques of Rayne. His grandparents are Millard and Ruby Comeaux of Rayne, the late Emick Conques and the late Judy Domingue Menard. He is a 2013 graduate of Rayne High School and is employed locally.
Guests were ushered by Blake Zaunbrecher and Dillon Gatte, friends of the groom, and Tanner Conques, cousin of the groom.
For the Nuptial Mass, Scriptures were read by Blake Comeaux and Tonya Leon.
The bride was elegant in a floor-length wedding gown of bridal satin with a sheer overlay of re-embroidered lace appliques. An illusion neckline and three-quarter sleeves were also enhance with lace appliques. She carried a bridal bouquet of red roses and accents of eucalyptus and touch of greenery.
Bridal attendants were Brittany Castille, cousin-in-law; Brittlyn Cormier, cousin; Niki Dutile, Mary Kristen Matte, Kaitlyn Livings and Brooke Bell, friends of the bride.
Junior bridesmaid was Bella Hicks, the bride’s sister.
Serving as flower girls were Mila Conques, daughter; Ahni Bearb, friend; and Peyton Castille, godchild.
Attending the groom as best man was his brother, Drake Conques.
Groomsmen were Wesley Guidry, Dale Labbie, Dannon Melancon and Cody Bruce, friends; Landon Hicks, brother-in-law, and Dylan Navarre, cousin.
Junior groomsman was Cuttur Cormier, brother-in-law.
Ring bearers were Ian Guidry and Hixon Haddock, godchildren.
Immediately following the wedding ceremony, the newlyweds were honored during a reception held at the Civic Center Ballroom in Rayne.
The couple will make their home in Rayne.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, at 2 p.m. at St. Edward Catholic Church in Richard for Raywood Lejeune, 62, who passed away on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, at 7:15 a.m. at his home in Richard.
Fr. Austin Leger, will be officiating for the services. Burial will be held in St. Edward Catholic Church Cemetery in Richard.
The family has requested visitation be held Wednesday, Jan. 3, at noon until 10 p.m. in the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Church Point. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Visitation will resume on Thursday at 8 a.m. until time of services.
Survivors include his spouse, Connie LeJeune of Richard; mother, Ethel Lejeune; two sons, Tom Wesley and wife, Elizabeth LeJeune of Church Point, and Justin “Pookie” Harris of Richard; two daughters, Sonia Dwyer of Church Point and Heather “Hal” LeJeune of Richard; one brother, David LeJeune Sr. of Richard; three sisters, Judy Daigle of Church Point, Janet Patin of Sunset and Genevra Miller of Richard; six grandchildren, Richie Dwyer, Cody Dwyer, Ethan LeJeune, Lillian LeJeune, Megan LeJeune and AhnaLee Harris; and several nieces and nephews.
Raywood was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Junior LeJeune.
Pallbearers for the services will be Tom Wesley LeJeune, Justin Harris, David LeJeune Sr., Richie Dwyer, Terry Prejean, Buddy Dearborn, Nick Daigle and David “Al” LeJeune Jr.
Raywood was a very active business owner in the Rayne Community for many years. He was the owner of L & L Crane Service, Inc. and A 1 Speed Shop. His hobbies were working and racing his Ford cars. He was a member of the Mustang & Ford Club of Acadiana.
You may view the obituary, sign the guest registry and express condolences online to Mr. Lejeune’s family at www.duhonfuneralhome.com.
Duhon Funeral Home, LLC, (337) 684-5552, 701 S. Broadway Street, Church Point, LA 70525 is in charge of the arrangements.
RAYNE - The public is invited to attend and participate in the 17th annual citywide MLK Program in honor of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year’s celebration will be held Monday, Jan. 15, 2018.
Every year during the month of January, the city of Rayne celebrates the life of the civil rights movement leader by recognizing education, positive achievements and the legacy of Dr. King.
Theme for the 2018 program is “Remaining Awake Through the Great Dream” #rayneraisethebar.
The day will begin at The Depot Square at 8:30 a.m. with a short program; afterwhich, participants will march to the Rayne Civic Center where the main program will begin at 11 a.m.
The march is a remembrance of the past which has given strenth and hope for the future.
This year’s guest speaker for the program is Jarvis Forman.
A wellness program will again be available at the Civic Center at 9:15 a.m. and entertainment will be provided by local youth, schools, churches and organizations. Lunch will be served following the program.
In the event of inclement weather, all activities will be held at the Civic Center.
Every January, the MLK Committee works with the City of Rayne to celebrate this special occasion with the community to recognize education, positive achievements, and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
With recent problems regarding cultural differences among people throughout the United States and globally, this local event will help to enhance the message of unity for all.
Any questions can be addressed to a MLK facilitators, Hilda Wiltz @ 337-224-5741; Bethalun Bernard @ 337-962-0968 or Laura Levy@8 832-443-3880.
RAYNE - The Rayne Fire Department is investigating a New Year’s Day residential fire on Holt Avenue.
According to Chief Allen Credeur, the house was “fully involved” by the time responders arrived Monday afternoon.
Early reports indicate a clothes dryer caused the blaze.
Rayne City Council member Cutrese Minix said the husband, wife and eight-year-old daughter lost everything in the fire, including the family’s cat.
A donation fund at Rayne State Bank has been set up for the homeowners, who have been identified at David and Bertha Meche.
Donations such as clothing are also needed.
Contact Councilwoman Minix for more information on what and where to donate items at (337) 384-3542.
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Phone: 337-783-3450
Fax: 337-788-0949
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Phone: 337-334-3186
Fax: 337-334-8474
Church Point News
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Phone: 337-457-3061