Obituary Archive
Howard Buller (09-02-2010)
Oct. 24, 1921-Aug. 29, 2010ELTON – A funeral Mass for Mr. Howard “Red” Buller, 88, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Elton, with Father Marshall Boulet officiating.
Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Elton.
Visitation will be held from 4-10 p.m. today, Tuesday, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and will continue from 8 a.m. until time of services on Wednesday.
Mr. Buller passed away Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
Mr. Buller was a native and resident of Elton. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and Elton American Legion. He was a World War II Army Air Force veteran and a Tiller of the Land.
Survivors include three sons, Howard “Bubba” (Meloni) Buller of Sulphur, Paul Buller of Ragley and Lee (Tina) Buller of Elton; two daughters, Mary Helen (Skip) Olsen of Friendswood, Texas, and Kathie (Neal) Salcher of Briecliff, Texas; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Buller; his parents, Anna and Paul Buller; one brother, Walter Buller; and one sister, Ina Buller.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Heart of Hospice, 750 Bayou Pines Suite A, Lake Charles LA 70601.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.ardoinfuenralhomew.com.
Harold Albert Wilkinson (09-01-2010)
A memorial service celebrating the life of Harold Albert “Hal” Wilkinson, 64, was held on Saturday, August 28, 2010. Family, a few close friends and church members gathered to celebrate Mr. Wilkinson’s life. Rev. Gary Koopman from Emmanual Lutheran Church – where Hal was a lifelong member – officiated the service.
Henry Lee Drake (08-30-2010)
Funeral services for Henry Lee Drake, 48, will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 at St. Paul’s Baptist Church in Jennings with Rev. Craig Sam officiating. Mr. Drake will be laid to rest in Silverwood Cemetery, under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of his services on Saturday at Matthews and Son Funeral Home.
Mr. Drake was called to his Heavenly Father Monday evening from Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette, while surrounded by his beloved family.
Mr. Drake was born in Lafayette to Emily Duphichan and the late Samuel Drake in September of 1961. He was a welder by trade, and enjoyed playing dominoes and riding motorcycles. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Left behind to mourn his loss and cherish his memories are his mother, Emily D. Drake of Jennings; seven children, Henry Lee Hunter Sr., Demarkus Thomas, Darius Thomas, Tawanna Thomas, Kadeaja Thomas, Angailiqua Thomas and Mikayla Thomas, all of Crowley; 11 brothers, Brian Drake of Humble, Texas, Kenneth Drake, Samuel Drake Jr., Eddie Collins, Raymond Collins, Judson Collins and Paul Drake, all of Crowley, Samuel Drake and Steve Allen of Fort Smith, Ark., Trevor Allen of Texas and Donald Lazard of Frisco, Calif.; nine sisters, Margaret Drake of Morgan City, Barbara Onezine and Donna Collins, both of Crowley, Katrina Smith of Lafayette, Signora Carmouche of Baltamore, Md., April Drake, Marie Beverly and Louwilda Arceneaux, all of Crowley, and Stephine Hicks of Lafayette; and five grandchildren, Jahmari Bias, Henry Hunter Jr., Tyrese Hunter, Aliyalo Hunter and Darius Jennings.
Mr. Drake now rests in Heaven with his father, Samuel Drake; his sister, Brenda Thomson; and his brother, Jessie Collins.
Words of comfort may be extended to the Drake family at www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net.
Patrick Mark “PJ” Jackson Jr. (08-30-2010)
Funeral services for Mr. Patrick Mark “PJ” Jackson Jr., 27, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28 at Mt. Triumph Baptist Church in Roanoke with Rev. Bartel Lewis officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Garden Cemetery in Jennings, under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel.
Visitation is at 8 a.m. at the church.
Mr. Jackson died on Wednesday, Aug. 18 in a local hospital. Born in Lake Charles, he attended Lake Charles Boston High School and was a member of Mt. Triumph Baptist Church.
He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Plumber Jackson and father, Patrick M. Jackson Sr.; one sister, Ashley Nicole Jackson-Freeman (Sanchez), all of Lake Charles; two brothers, Mark Senegal and Nathaniel Woolridge, both of Jennings and maternal grandmother, Margie Plumber of Lake Charles.
Dudley Douglas Reddell (08-29-2010)
Funeral services for Mr. Dudley Douglas “D.D.” Reddell, 69, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 27, 2010 at Miguez Funeral Home with Rev. Ted Freeland officiating.Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Funeral home visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m., today, Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010 and will continue from 8 a.m. until time of services on Friday.
Mr. Reddell died at 6:22 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010 at Jennings American Legion Hospital.
Mr. Reddell was a lifelong resident of Jennings and a graduate of the Jennings High School class of 1958. He attended SLI, served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Era, was the manager for a moving company and a member of the Jennings United Methodist Church.
Mr. Reddell is survived by his wife, Georgia Blackwell Reddell of Jennings; two daughters, Rhonda Reddell (Joey) Thomas of Lake Charles, Tami Witsman of Houston, Texas; two sons, Tom (Sheila) Witsman of Shreveport and Doug (Angela) Reddell of Baytown, Texas; his mother, Harriet Smith Adams of Jennings; one sister, Jeannie (Johnnie) Frederick of Jennings; one brother, John M. (Kerry) Adams of Ruston; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Mr. Reddell was preceded in death by three sons, Johnny Reddell, Robbie Reddell and Donnie Witsman.
Pallbearers will be Drew Witsman, Derek Witsman, Joey Thomas, Robert “Rug” Gary, Elmer Clement and George Houssiere. Honorary pallbearers will be the The Once-a-Month Football Supper Group.
Words of comfort may be expressed to the family at www.miguezfuneralhome.com.
Azia Rayne Shuff (08-29-2010)
WELSH – Funeral services for Azia Rayne Shuff, the infant daughter of Derrick Shuff and Raelin Bias, will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010 in Bon Pasteur Cemetery in Welsh with Sister Cheryl Barnes officiating.
Services are under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home.
Patrick Mark Jackson Jr. (08-28-2010)
Funeral arrangements for Patrick Mark “P.J.” Jackson Jr., 27, of Roanoke will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings.
Mr. Jackson died at 5:18 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010 at a local hospital.
Azia Rayne Bias Shuff (08-28-2010)
Funeral arrangements for Azia Rayne Bias Shuff (infant) will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings.
Lucille Jones Burleigh (08-27-2010)
Funeral services for Lucille Jones Burleigh, 76, will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010 at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings with Rev. Buddy Howard officiating. Mrs. Burleigh will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband, Oleo Burleigh, in Greenwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 2:30-9 p.m., today, Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010 and will continue from 8 a.m. until the time of services on Wednesday.
Mrs. Burleigh died Sunday evening, Aug. 22, 2010, at her home in Sulphur, while surrounded by her beloved family.
Mrs. Burleigh was born in Lake Arthur to the late John Henry Jones. She was a homemaker and devoted her life to the care of her family. She was a very caring and loving lady and loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking and preparing special dishes for each child and grandchild. She also liked crafting. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
Left behind to mourn her loss and cherish her memories are her son, Dan (Helen) Burleigh of Sulphur; three daughters, Oma Burleigh and Helen Burleigh, both of Sulphur and Nellie Burleigh of Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and an abundance of friends and family.
Now Mrs. Burleigh rests in Heaven with her beloved parents and husband; her son, Harvey Lee “Bird Dog” Burleigh; one brother; 2 half brothers; and two half sisters.
Words of comfort may be extended to the Burleigh family at www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net.
Lena Bernice Broussard (08-27-2010)
I have fought a good fight. I have finished my race. I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7
Funeral services for Mrs. Lena Bernice Broussard, 90, will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010 at St. Paul Baptist Church in Jennings with Rev. Pernell Trent officiating.
Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery under the direction of Semien-Lewis Mortuary of Jennings.
Visitation will be held from 6-9 p.m., today, Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010 at Semien-Lewis Mortuary Church Chapel. Mrs. Broussard will lie in state at the church at 9 a.m. until time of funeral services on Wednesday.
Mrs. Broussard entered into eternal rest at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010 at her son’s residence.
She was born one of eight children to Rev. William Booth and Olive Guidry Booth on Dec. 2, 1919. She was married to the late Joseph (Jack) Broussard. To that union, two sons were born, Joseph and Ralph Sr. Bernice, as she is affectionately known, was a member of St. Paul Church for 81 years. She served in several capacities as a choir member, choir president, home mission and deaconess, as well as a pillar of the community. She was an excellent soloist and sang at many church functions, as well as countless funerals. She continued to serve St. Paul until her health failed. She and her husband owned and operated Broussard’s Confectionary (Jack’s Place) for 46 years.
She is survived by her two sons, Joseph (Judy) and Ralph Sr. (Wanda) Broussard of Jennings; two grandchildren, Kathy Crader and Ralph Broussard Jr. (Joyia); one step-granddaughter, Tisha Chretien; four great-grandchildren, Tareah, Michaela and Kaydell Crader and Ariel Maryjane Broussard; three great great-grandchildren, Alan Joseph Crader, Miss Armani Crader and Ta’Kyrah My’Angel Randle; and two step great-grandchildren, Colby Chretien and Ashlyn Marie January.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph (Jack) Broussard; her grandson, Christopher Garcia Broussard; five sisters, Thelma Gordon, Quida Segura, Elizabeth Wilson, Myrtle Young and Dorothy Ward; and two brothers, Arthur William Booth and Samuel Booth.
Words of comfort maybe shared with the family at www.semien-lewismortuary.com.
Henry Drake (08-27-2010)
Funeral arrangements for Henry Drake, 48, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings.
Mr. Drake died Monday, Aug. 23, 2010 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette.
