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Diane Abshire Maynard

Wed, 03/22/2017 - 11:13am
CROWLEY

Funeral services will be held Friday, March 24, at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church for Diane Abshire Maynard, 68, who died Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at 5:15 a.m. in Rayne.
Mrs. Maynard was the Children’s Church Director and a Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant with Southwind Nursing Center and Camelot Place for over 20 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Rev. Cullen Clark will officiate for the services. The family requests visiting hours Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., Thursday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Burial will be in North Hanks Cemetery.
Mrs. Maynard is survived by three daughters, Angelique Maynard of Crowley, Danielle R. Melancon of South Carolina and Kellie L. Maynard of Rayne; four sons, Gerald J. Maynard, Jr. of Wisconson, Dominic Maynard of Jennings, Dallas Maynard of Crowley and Joshua Maynard of Egan; one sister, Patsy Bourque of Crowley; 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald J. Maynard Sr.; one daughter, Pamela Ann Maynard; her father, Dallas Abshire; and her mother, Eula Mae Perry Winfrey; and one brother, Don Abshire.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.geesey-ferguson.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home, 301 North Avenue F, Crowley, LA 70526, 337-783-3313.

Charles “Charlie” Russell Frugé

Tue, 03/21/2017 - 1:51pm
JENNINGS

Charles “Charlie” Russell Frugé was born in Mermentau on May 31, 1935, to John Pierre Frugé and Leless “Kay” Seaux Frugé. He was called to his Heavenly Father on March 19, 2017. Charles attended Gulf Coast Military Academy in Gulfport, Mississippi and graduated from Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville, Georgia, where he lettered in five sports. He then attended and graduated in geology from SLI (now ULL) in Lafayette. Along with his many different professions, he served as Mayor of Mermentau for three terms and was the owner of Charlie’s Bar and Lounge. Charles loved to garden, fish, cook and tell jokes and stories. He also loved to read and watch sports. He was always the life of the party. Charles was a kind and loving person who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Charles is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Carolyn B. Frugé of Mermentau; his four sons, John C. Frugé (Elizabeth) of Welsh, David B. Frugé of Mermentau, Hugh M. Frugé of Mermentau and Barry J. Frugé of California; his four daughters, Deborah Velleco (Gus) of Florida, Rebecca F. Keigley of Scott, Julie F. Mullen of Jennings and Laurie B. Frugé of Virginia; his 22 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.
Charles is preceded in death by his parents, John Pierre and Leless “Kay” Seaux Frugé; one son, Steven Paul Frugé; one son-in-law, Kevin John Mullen; one grandson, Zeke J. Mitchell.
A Mass of Christian burial for Charles “Charlie” Russell Frugé, 81, of Mermentau will be held at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Mermentau on Wednesday, March 22, at 2 p.m. with Father Randall Moreau officiating. Visitation will be held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Mermentau on Wednesday, March 22, from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. with a rosary recited at 1:30 p.m. Charles will be laid to rest in the St. John the Evangelist Cemetery.
To extend online condolences, please visit our website at www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.

Ernest Lepretre Jr.

Tue, 03/21/2017 - 1:50pm
GUEYDAN

The family and friends of Ernest Lepretre Jr. are mourning the loss of their loved one who was called from this life on March 18, 2017, at the age of 85.
Ernest was born in Gueydan to Ernest Lepretre Sr. and Eunice Boudreaux Lepretre on Sept. 14, 1931. He served our nation honorably in the United States Navy. For 22 years, Ernest worked for Bell South as an Installer and Repairman. In his spare time, he enjoyed baseball, playing dominos, gardening and hunting. Ernest was a member and past post commander of the American Legion Post 235. He was also a member of the Woodmen of the World and a Bell South Pioneer. Ernest was a founder of Acadia/Vermillion Baseball. He will be greatly missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Ernest is survived by his wife, Dolores S. Lepretre of Gueydan; five children, Steven (Kathy) Lepretre of Bossier City, Isaac (Kim) Lepretre of Gueydan, Jeanne (Ed) Saal of Gueydan, Rebecca (Richard) Hardee of Gueydan and Monica (Gil) Baker of Gueydan; 10 grandchildren, Leah Saal, Erin Saal, Stephanie Lepretre, Kegan Lepretre, David Hardee, Daniel Hardee, Allison Lepretre, Zachary Lepretre and Benjamin and Isaac Baker; two great-grandchildren, Amorie Hardee and Lane David Hardee; five brothers, Thomas (Betty) Lepretre of Crowley, LeRoy (Vivian) Lepretre of Lyons Point, Wallace (Linda) Lepretre of Gueydan, Floyd (Loraine) Lepretre of Hathaway and Lloyd (Sue) Lepretre of Hathaway; and brothers-in-law, Roy Guidry and Huey Stutes.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Eunice Lepretre Sr.; and sister, Mildred Cormier.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Gueydan on Tuesday, March 21, at 10 a.m. with Father Corey Campeaux officiating. Burial will follow in the Gueydan Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation was held at Matthews & Son Funeral Home in Gueydan on Monday, March 20, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a Rosary recited at 6 p.m. The family request that visitation resume on Tuesday at 8 a.m. until the time of his service.
Carrying Ernest to his final resting place will be David Hardee, Zachary Lepretre, Benjamin Baker, Isaac Baker, Kegan Lepretre, and Brandon Lepretre.
To extend online condolences, please visit our website at www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.

Garbage collection trucks destroyed in fire at Progressive Waste plant

Mon, 03/20/2017 - 5:47pm
Monday, March 20, 2017

DUSON - Several Progressive Waste trucks caught fire at the plant early Saturday, according to Duson Police Chief Kip Judice.
No injuries were reported.
Judice said a firefighter smelled smoke around 6:45 a.m., which is how the fire was originally detected. He said it appears the fire went undetected for a while because of the fog.
The chief said the Duson Police and Fire Departments, along with Progressive Waste and the Lafayette Arson Team are looking into the cause. Judice said it initially appears to be electrical but they are not ruling anything out and records from surveillance cameras at the plant are under review.
A representative with Progressive Waste said the company was bringing in trucks from out of the area to replace the ones lost in the fire and trash pick up will remain the same for residents but may run slower than usual.

Family feud intensifies, police respond

Mon, 03/20/2017 - 5:45pm
Chief: More than a dozen fights reported during past weekend
Staff Reports
Monday, March 20, 2017

Rayne Police continue to sort out the details of a weekend-long feud between two Rayne families that resulted in a number of fights.
Chief of Police Carroll J. Stelly said his department is investigating numerous disturbances over the weekend involving various members of the two families.
The altercations started Saturday evening around 10 p.m. and continued through Sunday night with Rayne Police and Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Deputies responding to over a dozen separate reported events of fighting, according to Stelly.
Most of the calls were in the northwest area Rayne area (along and north of Jeff Davis Street and west of The Boulevard) with some spilling over into the northeastern area known as “The O.G.” along North Bradford Street.
Stelly said officers were forced to release chemical agents to break up large crowds that were fighting.
In one incident in the North Bradford area, witnesses reported a shot being fired into the air, Stelly said. Several complaints of criminal damage to property were also reported.
Rayne officers are reviewing witness statements and Facebook videos to determine possible suspects and appropriate charges to file.
Anyone with any information or videos of the incidents is urged to call Rayne Police at 334-4215 or Acadia Crimestoppers at 789-(TIPS), 789-8477.
Callers will remain anonymous and could receive up to a $1,000 cash reward.

Vienna Dronet Lejeune

Mon, 03/20/2017 - 10:37am
CROWLEY

Funeral Services will be held for Vienna Dronet Lejeune, 71, at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 20, in the Duhon Funeral Home, LLC- Crowley Chapel with her Godchild, Brother Kerry Doucet officiating. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 19, and will continue until just prior to service time on Monday morning. Interment will follow the chapel service and will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Crowley. Mrs. Lejeune passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017, at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette.
Survivors include three sons, Paul Wade Lejeune, Kevin James Lejeune, Patrick and Wayne “Pappy” Lejeune; daughter, Dana Dalane Jackson; step-daughter, Roxane Lejeune, all of Crowley; grandchildren, Anthony Paul Lejeune of Crowley and Skyler Lejeune of Egan; step-grandchildren, Melissa Lejeune and Scotty Lejeune; great-grandchildren, Serenidy Sky Lejeune, Sladan Paul Lejeune and Carter Lejeune; brothers, Jimmy Dronet and wife Toni of Duson and Bradley Dronet and wife Carlene of Jackson, Alabama; six sisters, Judy Thibodeaux and her husband Alan of West Monroe, Norma Thibodeaux and her husband Loveless of Rayne, Kolita Jarnagin and husband Michael of Plaquemine, Donna Guidry and her husband, Jesse of Biloxi, Missisippi, Patricia Broussard and her husband Clay of St. Amant and Becky Dronet of Biloxi, Mississippi; numerous nieces and nephews along with great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her spouse, Paul W. Lejeune; one sister, Brenda Leger; father, Atlas Dronet; step-mother, Willie Mae Dronet; step-father. Olema Benoit; mother, Amelia Campbell Benoit; nephew, Atlas Dean Leger; and great-niece, MaLiyah Hollingsworth.
You may view the obituary, sign the guest registry and express condolences online to Mrs. Lejeune’s family online at www.duhonfuneralhome.com.
Duhon Funeral Home, LLC, Crowley, (337)783-1395,1529 Crowley-Rayne Hwy., Crowley, LA, 70526 is in charge of all of the arrangements.

Kathleen G. Toups

Thu, 03/16/2017 - 2:00pm
LAFAYETTE

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 18, at 1 p.m. in the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, for Kathleen G. Toups also known as “KT”, age 91, who passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at Lafayette General Medical Center.
The Very Reverend Chester C. Arceneaux, VF, Rector of Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, will be the Celebrant of the funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Concelebrated by Reverend Monsignor Richard von Phul Mouton and Reverend Patrick Broussard, assisted by Deacon George Jourdan. Homilist will be Deacon Tim Maragos.
Entombment will be in St. John Mausoleum.
Miss Toups, born in Jennings, was the daughter of the late Louis Z. Toups and the former Marie Nohe. A graduate of Jennings High School, she earned a B.A. degree from Southwestern Louisiana Institute, now University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
She worked briefly at the Lafayette Daily Advertiser before joining the staff at SLI where she worked in the News Bureau for seven years. In 1949, she began reporting news of the Diocese of Lafayette for Catholic Action of the South. In 1954 when Bishop Jules B. Jeanmard, first Bishop of Lafayette, established the Southwest Louisiana Register, she was appointed assistant editor. She continued to write for the Acadiana Catholic, under succeeding Bishops, Maurice Schexnayder, Gerard L. Frey, Harry J. Flynn, Edward J. O’Donnel, and Michael Jarrell. She retired in 2009, but continued writing for the diocesan paper. In addition to her newspaper work, her journalistic credits include co-authorship of the memoirs of Bishop Jules B. Jeanmard, entitled The Gentle Shepherd.
For most of these years, she took care of publicity for the Discalced Carmelite Monastery, and for many years had a Girl Scout Troop at St. Mary’s Home, and was active in the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women and Confraternity of Christian Doctrine. In 1990, when Serra International accepted women members, she was the first to join the Lafayette Serra Club, since then served as Vice President for Communications and for the last five years as secretary. She has also been a member of Catholic Daughter Court Immaculata for over 60 years. She was a charter member and served as president of the Bishop’s Helpers, and diocesan secular institute, which existed for some thirty years.
A parishioner of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, she was a former member of the parish council and served as a lector until her retirement. She received the first Parish Medal of St. John when parish honors were instituted in 1991, and has also received papal medals, Benemerenti and Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice for her parish and diocesan work.
She is survived by two nieces, Ms. Carol Ann Shipp of Houston, Texas and Mrs. Shelby (Susan) Comeaux of Crowley; and grand-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Charles N. Toups.
Pallbearers will be Dr. Al Rees, Shelby Comeaux, Christopher Comeaux, Anthony Watson and Craig Toups. Honorary Pallbearers will be George Arceneaux, Hubert Dumesnil, Girard St. Martin and Charles Coignard.
Memorial contributions can be made in Kathleen’s name to the Discalced Carmelite Monastery, Mary Mother of Grace, 1250 Carmel Avenue, Lafayette, LA, 70501.
Visitation will be held at Martin & Castille’s DOWNTOWN location on Friday, March 17, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will continue on Saturday, March 18, from 8 a.m. until time of service.
A Rosary will be prayed by the Catholic Daughters on Friday, March 17, at 6 p.m.
View the obituary and website online at www.mourning.com.
Martin & Castille - DOWNTOWN, 330 St. Landry Street, Lafayette, LA, 70506. 337-234-2311

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