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Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Indian Bayou United Methodist Church for Robert “Bob” Lane Henry Sr., 76, of Indian Bayou, who died at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, at his home.
Visitation hours will be observed at Indian Bayou United Methodist Church on Monday, October 10, 2016 from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. and will resume on Tuesday at 8 a.m. until service time.
Interment will be at Indian Bayou Methodist Cemetery in Indian Bayou. The Revs. Larry Maxwell and Glen Foreman will officiate at the funeral services.
Born March 25, 1940, in Andrew, son of Lloyd and Faye Pullin Henry, Bob grew up in Andrew with his brother and two sisters. This is where he also met and grew up with his life-long buddy, Andrew Riley Comeaux. Mr. Henry attended Indian Bayou High School and served in the U.S. Army from March 17, 1966, to Feb. 26, 1968, during which he was stationed in Germany for 18 months. Bob and his wife Shirley Mae Henry were married on May 22, 1966, and spent 32 wonderful years together before her death in February 1998. They enjoyed traveling and bringing their kids and their friends camping in Arkansas every summer.
Bob and Shirley raised their family in Indian Bayou. Bob was a member of the Indian Bayou United Methodist Church where he was a member of the United Methodist Men and he and Shirley were active church members for many years.
Mr. Henry was an Electronics Instructor at Gulf Area Vocational Technical College in Abbeville for over 20 years. Before which he was an Electronic Technician at the KLFY channel 10 transmitter for many years. Mr. Henry (Bob), and his late wife Shirley, were also owners of BASH Enterprises, making hand crafted Christmas yard decorations. Mr. Henry (Bob) was also a cattle farmer but his beloved cows were more like his pets.
Mr. Henry (Bob) was a quiet, humble, man who was always of service, continuously putting others before himself. He was always fixing TVs, air conditioners or various electronics for his neighbors and his loved church family.
Survivors include one son, Robby Lane Henry of Youngsville; two daughters, Robin Henry Stokes of Westlake and Rochelle Quesada of Indian Bayou; and two sisters, Patsy Sarver and Bonnie Breaux, both of Indian Bayou; plus numerous nieces and nephews who loved “Uncle Bob”.
Mr. Henry (Paw-Paw) had six cherished grandchildren, Kacy and Hunter Henry of Youngsville, Morgan and Finley Stokes of Westlake, Lia and Yandy Quesada of Indian Bayou; and two adored great-grandchildren, Dustin and Emma Henry of Youngsville. Mr. Henry also had three loved and spoiled grand-dogs Rosie, Amber and Ally.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Thomas Henry and Faye Pullin Henry, his wife, Shirley Mae Henry and his brother, William (Bill) Henry.
You may view the obituary, sign the guest registry and express condolences to Mr. Henry’s family at www.duhonfuneralhome.com.
Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne, (337) 334-3600, 900 East Texas Ave., Rayne, LA 70578 is in charge of the arrangements.

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Cheryl Fontenot, 56, of Jennings announces her passing from this life into the arms of angels on Oct. 7, 2016, while surrounded by loving family. Cheryl was born in Jennings to Calvin Lee Dupont Sr. and Elda Lane LeJeune on July 5, 1960. Cheryl worked as a caregiver. She loved to read, take cruises and vacations. Cheryl was a lifetime fan of the New Orleans Saints. Above all else, Cheryl loved to spend time with her family. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Cheryl is survived by her fiancé, Leonard John Fruge of Jennings; two sons, Jerry J. Fontenot Jr. (Rhonda) of Jennings and Houston Lee Fontenot (Arianna) of Crowley; three daughters, Christina Fontenot (Luke Cormier) of Hathaway, Jennifer Ann Fontenot of Charenton and Jessica Brown (Matthew) of Farmerville; two step-daughters, Hollie Evans (John) of Jennings and Kami Mallett (Mike) of Lake Charles; three brothers, Mark Dupont of Crowley, Malcolm “Moose” Dupont of Jennings, and Calvin Lee “Bitsy” Dupont of Midland; 24 grandchildren; as well as five great-grandchildren, plus one more on the way.
Cheryl is preceded in death by her parents, Calvin Lee Dupont Sr. and Elda Lane LeJeune; her husband, Jerry Joseph Fontenot Sr.; her brother, Richard Dupont; and her sister, Natasha Patin.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Cheryl Ann Dupont Fontenot, 56, of Jennings will be held at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Jennings on Monday, Oct. 10, at 1 p.m. with Father Charles McMillin officiating. Visitation will be held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings on Sunday, Oct. 9, from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. with a rosary recited at 6 p.m. Visitation will resume on Monday at 9 a.m. until the time of her Funeral Mass. Cheryl will be laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery.
Carrying Cheryl to her final resting place in Greenwood Cemetery will be Cecil Gary Jr., Joshua Marceaux, Brennan Brown, Kurt “Daniel” Daigle Jr., Malcolm Dupont and Mark Dupont. Honorary pallbearers will be Howard Daigle and Calvin “Bitsy” Dupont Jr.
To extend online condolences, please visit our website at www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.

LAKE CHARLES - When it comes to district play, it’s a whole new ball game during football season. The pressure is on, every play matters, and teams are hungry for a district crown. That’s just what Friday’s 3-4A district opener between the LaGrange Gators and Rayne High Wolves was all about -- on all three counts.
A quick Gator defense and a few key Wolves banged up, the difference was just enough for LaGrange to pull out a 15-14 win over Rayne. The loss saw the Wolves suffer their first loss of the season, 5-1, and a 0-1 district start.
“In a tight game like this, every play counts,” stated Rayne Head Coach Curt Ware on his team’s first loss of the season. “We had a couple of opportunities in the first half, but we came up short with a couple of fumbles aand that really hurt. Against a quick, experienced team like this (LaGrange), they will make you pay.”
The Wolves opened the ballgame with a score on the opening drive of the night, a long series on runs by Trent Winbush, Darien Harmon and Johnny Deculit. A 23-yard touchdown pass from Donald Doucet to Johnny Deculit saw Rayne light up the scoreboard. The extra point was missed and Rayne held an early 6-0 lead midway through the first quarter of play.
The Gators’ first drive was a three and out with Rayne looking at a drive from midfield. A couple of key penalties and Doucet brought down by LaGrange defender behind the line, Rayne was forced to punt, leaving the Gators deep in their own territory.
Another three and out for the Gators saw another LaGrange punt, but this one was blocked by Rayne and recovered in the endzone for a safety and a 8-0 Rayne lead with the start of the second quarter.
 A successful LaGrange punt saw Rayne begin a drive at their own 20 yard line. Runs by Darrin Wilridge, Darien Harmon and Trent Winbush saw Rayne near the red zone. But, a Rayne fumble near the 38 yard line was scooped up by Devan Jack who sprinted into the endzone for the Gators’ first score of the night, compliments of their defense. The extra point split the uprights, but Rayne held a 8-7 lead with over six minutes remaining in the first half.
Another long drive by Rayne was halted by LaGrange, who assumed possession with just over a minute remaining. Rayne’s Zach Fontenot slapped away a pass attempt, halting the Gator drive, and ending the first half of play as the Wolves maintained a 8-7 lead.
The third quarter saw both teams exchange long drives, void of scoring, until LaGrange quarterback Colton Frank connected with Devan Jack, setting up a nine-yard touchdown run by Kameron Davis. A fake extra point saw Anthony Johnson find Jack for two points and a 15-8 LaGrange lead. as the third quarter ended.
Rayne answered midway through the final quarter with a long completion from Doucet to Winbush and a couple runs by Deculit, Harmon and Winbush, setting up a 20-yard TD pass from Doucet to Jaylon Reed. The extra point was wide left and Rayne trailed 15-14 at the five minute mark.
LaGrange’s last drive of the night was halted by a deflected pass by Fontenot and a quarerback sack by Tony Roberts, giving Rayne the ball at their own 36-yard line and a last chance for a score.
Runs by Harmon and Winbush set up a couple of pass attempts for Rayne, but fell short. A personal foul call against the Gators helped the Wolves past midfield, but a fourth and one run by Harmon saw Rayne come up just short, allowing LaGrange to run down the remaining 43 seconds for the one-point win.
“We ran the ball well,” continued Ware, “considering we played a fast, quick team tonight. Most of the time they would fill in wherever they needed before our guys could hit the slot. Considering the stats, our guys ran well but just couldn’t find the endzone.”
Despite out-numbering LaGrange 354 to 107 in total offensive yards, the Gators’ quickness was enough for quick scores and a fast defense for the district win.
Rayne was led in their rushing game by Darien Harmon with 166 yards on 32 carries. Trent Winbush had 22 carries for 103 yards, while Johnny Deculit recorded nine carries for 38 yards.
In the air, Donald Doucet recorded three completions for 55 yards and two touchdowns.
Rayne receiving corps included Deculit (1-for-23 yards, 1 TD), Reed (1-for-20, 1 TD), and a grab by Winbush for 12 yards.
Leading the Rayne defense were Deculit, Roberts and Antonio Gabriel each with three tackles and three solos. Tyreece Beverly, Zach Fontenot and Christian Svendsen tallied 2.5 tackles and two solos. Finishing up the Wolves on defense were Dylan Cormier, Tavares Poullard, Marlon Foreman, Carl Davis, Darian Richard and Jamian Evans.
Roberts, Beverly, Svendsen and Poullard each recorded tackles for a loss.
The Wolves will return home Thursday when they will attempt to even their district slate while hosting Leesville. Kick-off is at 7 p.m. at Wolf Stadium.

Arthur Davis Sr. was born in Washington, Louisiana, on March 19, 1929, to the union of his parents John Davis and Eva Lou Boyce Davis.
Arthur entered and served as a private in the United Stated Air Force unit 1947, and upon his departure he became a professional truck driver until his retirement, and enjoyed watching his favorite sports boxing, baseball and basketball.      
Arthur passed away on Oct. 3 at Acadia General Hospital in Crowley. He was 87 years old. He was preceded in death by his father, John Davis; mother, Eva Lou Boyce Davis; his brothers, Walter Bates, Howard Davis, Claytie Davis and Edmond Davis; his sisters, Mary Jane Davis; his sons, Cedrick K. Davis and David G. Davis; and his daughter, Debra Davis.  
Arthur leaves to cherish his memory his sons, Arthur Davis Jr. (Gloria) of Houston and Patrick Davis (Debra) of Baton Rouge; his daughters, Venette Davis Ardoin (Calvin) of Crowley and Stephanie Davis of Crowley; daughter-in-law, Gwen Davis of Port Arthur, Texas; sister-in-law Flordia (Tiny) Morgan of Crowley; brother-in-law, Warren Scott of Springfield, Massachusetts; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren and loving family and friends.
Arthur will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8, at Jerusalem Baptist Church; visitation starts at 8 a.m. and service will began at 11 a.m.
Final arrangements entrusted to Evins, Larry & Perry Family Funeral Home Inc. 617 West 4th St Crowley, La.
To view obituary or to send flowers please go to www.evinslarryperry.com.