Obituary Archive
Zachary Armentor (07-03-2009)
Funeral services for Zachary “Zack” Armentor, 12, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at Bethel Baptist Church, with Pastor Mike Landry officiating. Zack will be laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. today, Tuesday, and will continiue from 8 a.m. until time of services on Wednesday.
Zack was called to his Heavenly Father early Sunday morning after a tragic boating accident.
Father Charles McMillin will offer words of comfort to Zack’s family and friends at 4:30 p.m. today, with a rosary, led by the Catholic Daughters, at 7 p.m.
Zack was born in West Monroe to Byron and Celida LeJeune Armentor on June 19, 1997. He was a seventh grade student at Bethel Christian School. He enjoyed playing the guitar and he loved being with his many friends. Zack loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, tubing, swimming and playing baseball. He was a fun-loving and free-spirited young man and will be greatly missed by all his friends and family.
Leaving behind to cherish his memory are his parents, Byron and Celida LeJeune Armentor of Jennings; his sister, Lana Armentor of Jennings; his maternal grandparents, LeRoy and Lillie Richard LeJeune of Welsh; his paternal grandfather, Willard Armentor of Welsh; his paternal great-grandmother, Lena Hebert Guidry of Jennings; and his Godparents, Johnny Armentor of Jennings and Debra Menard of Welsh.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Deborah Guidry Armentor; and his step-grandmother, Sharon Lee Armentor.
Carrying Zack to his final resting place will be Dillon Guidry, Michael LeJeune, Steve Menard, Todd Sloane, Brandon Menard, Brent Menard, Paul Guidry and Bryce Armentor.
Words of comfort may be expressed to the Armentor family at www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net.
Mervin Thibodeaux (07-03-2009)
Funeral arrangements for Mr. Mervin Thibodeaux, 83, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings.
Mr. Thibodeaux died today, Tuesday, June 30, 2009.
Mertie Joan Eaves Fontenot (07-01-2009)
February 18, 1941 - June 26, 2009
ELTON – Funeral services for Mertie Joan Eaves Fontenot, 68, will be held at 3 p.m., Monday, June 29, 2009, in St. Paul Catholic Church with Fr. Marshall Boulet and the Rev. Deacon John Eaves officiating.
Burial will follow in St. Paul’s Mausoleum under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Elton.
Visitation will begin on Sunday in Ardoin Funeral Home from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., with a rosary at 7 p.m., and will continue on Monday from 7 a.m. to the time of services.
Mrs. Fontenot died at 3:20 p.m., Friday, June 26, in Lake Charles.
Mrs. Fontenot loved to cook and enjoyed visiting with her friends. She will be greatly missed by her nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren, in-laws, friends and neighbors.
She is survived by her husband, Mateas Fontenot of Kinder; one daughter, Patricia (Richard) Johnston of DeRidder; three sons, Randall (Rose) Eaves of Jennings, Matthew (Beth) Fontenot of Austin, Texas, and Jason (Desiree`) Fontenot of Kinder; three stepchildren, Phyllis Fontenot of Alexandria, Caroll Reed of Basile, and the late Ronnie (Debbie) Fontenot of Kinder; one sister, Emeline (Rufus) Kilcrease of Grandview, Texas, one brother, the Rev. Deacon John H. Eaves of Elton; and her grandchildren Hannah Eaves, Skye Clement, Will Johnston, Kyle Johnston, Madelynne Fontenot and Gabriel Fontenot.
Words of comfort may be left for the family at www.ardoinfuneralhome.com.
Ida R. Vallrie (06-29-2009)
Mrs. Ida Ruth Vallrie, born Aug. 2, 1924, died June 21, 2009, in her home.No visitation or funeral services will be held; however, there will be a brief gravesite service that will be held promptly at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Benevolent Cemetery in Jennings, with Rev. Pernell Trent officiating. All are welcome to attend.
A repast will be held at St. Paul Baptist Church.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings.
Mrs. Vallrie was a faithful and committed member of Mt. Triumph Baptist Church and St. Paul Baptist Church, where she served in various teaching capacities on the local and state level. She primarily served as a youth director and Sunday School superintendent. She was chairperson of the Jennings MLK and Black History Committees and financial secretary/treasurer of the Rosebud Chapter of the Eastern Star and Benevolent Cemetery.
Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Olivia J. Vallrie of Jennings; a granddaughter, Antoinette H. Vallrie (Toni) of Louisville, Ky.; a grandson, Ivory P. Vallrie Jr. of Houston, Texas; a godson and god-daughter, D’John Haley and Connie Charles, both of Houston; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and special caretakers.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Berry; one sister, Hilda M. Green; her husband, Harvey Vallrie; and one son, Ivory P. Vallrie Sr.
In lieu of flowers and monetary gifts, the family is requesting that contributions be made to the Ida R. Vallrie Youth Scholarship Fund, payable to St. Paul Baptist Church.
Nemez I. Martin (06-29-2009)
ESTHERWOOD - Funeral services for Mrs. Nemez Istre Martin, 86, were held at 3 p.m. today, Friday, June 26, 2009, at St. Margaret’s Church, with Monsignor Russell Harrington officiating. Burial was in Istre Cemetery in Mermentau Cove under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Crowley.
Visitation hours were held from 4-9 p.m. on Thursday, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and will continue from 11 a.m. until the time of services today.
Mrs. Martin died on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, while a resident of Maison de Lafayette Nursing Home.
A native of Estherwood, she was born July 12, 1922, to Moise and Eleanore Stutes Istre. Mrs. Martin was a lifetime member of the Estherwood Ladies Altar Society and was known for her cakes at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church bazaars.
She was a beloved mother of three surviving daughters, Melva (Ernest) Lopez of Jennings, Loretta (Timothy) Rush of Broussard and Donna (Steve) Lyon of Lafayette; three brothers, Willie Mack Istre of Morse, Dalton Istre of Carlyss and Merlyn Istre of Mermentau; seven grandchildren; Michael Lopez, Rachael Lopez Ourso, Barry Lopez and Cathy Lopez Pelt, Kathi Lyon Leger, Keri Lyon Gillis and Benjamin Rush; six great-grandchildren, Dylan Leger, Cole Gillis, Linzy Pelt, Ethan Lopez, Eric Lopez, Beau Rush; and five step great-grandchildren, Heath Pelt, Rodney Flyte, Jesse, Michael and Timmy Ourso.
She was preceded in death by Raney Martin, her husband of 62 years; her three brothers, Mason Istre, Blaise Istre and Daniel “Reed” Istre; one sister, Lula Stanley; one grandson, Jason Lopez; one godchild, Anthony Istre.
Pallbearers were Timothy Rush, Steve Lyon, Michael Lopez, Ben Rush, Cedric Istre and Barry Lopez. Honorary pallbearers were Ernest Lopez and Tommy Prejean.
Personal condolences to the family may be shared at www.duhonfuneralhome.com.
Lucy S. Fontenot (06-27-2009)
WESTLAKE – Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy Sonnier Fontenot, 85, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 25, 2009, at St. John Bosco Church in Westlake, with Deacon Garrett Caraway and Rev. Burt Borrell officiating. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Park under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake. Visitation will be held from 5-9 p.m. today, Wednesday, with a rosary at 5:30 p.m., and will continue from 8 a.m. until time of services on Thursday.
Mrs. Fontenot passed away on Monday, June 22, 2009, in her residence.
Mrs. Fontenot was born in Jennings and lived in Westlake since 1966. She was a member of the Catholic faith. She worked many years for Blanchettes Grocery, and enjoyed cooking and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Survivors include her sons, Michael (Sue) Fontenot of DeRidder, Randall (Fran) Fontenot of Ragley and Marshall Fontenot of Moss Bluff; two daughters, Jackie (Don Jr.) Olivier and Barbara Fontenot, both of Westlake; her grandchildren, Tiffany (Rob) Wasson, Jaime Fontenot, Lauren Fontenot, Hank (Heather) Fontenot, Brandy Fontenot and Kayla Fontenot; and her great-grandchildren, Dalyn Fontenot and Kelsie Fontenot.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.mem.com.
Ida R. Vallarie (06-27-2009)
Funeral arrangements for Ida R. Vallarie, 84, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel in Jennings.
Mrs. Vallarie died at 4:10 p.m., Sunday, June 21, 2009, at her residence.
Willie M. Allemand Martin (06-26-2009)
Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Mae Allemand Martin, 93, were held at 2 p.m. today, Tuesday, June 23, 2009, in Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings.
Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery.
Mrs. Martin died at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 2009, at Jennings American Legion Hospital.
Willie M. Allemand Martin (06-26-2009)
Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Mae Allemand Martin, 93, were held at 2 p.m. today, Tuesday, June 23, 2009, in Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings.
Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery.
Mrs. Martin died at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 2009, at Jennings American Legion Hospital.
Irvin R. Meade (06-26-2009)
MOSS BLUFF – Funeral services for Mr. Irvin Ray Meade Sr., 49, born in Lake Charles, were held at 11 a.m. today, Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at St. Theodore’s Catholic Church, with Monsignor Charles Dubois officiating. Burial was in New Ritchie Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Visitation was held from 4:30-10 p.m. Monday.
A rosary and scripture service, officiated by Father Aubrey Guilbeau, was held at 6:30 p.m. Monday.
Mr. Meade died Friday, June 19, 2009, at his residence in Baytown, Texas, after a long illness.
His greatest passion in life was his love for planes, LSU football and the Dallas Cowboys.
Survivors include his loving wife, Debra A. Meade; one son, Irvin R. (Keri) Meade Jr. of Rhinestone, Tenn.; one daughter, Jennifer Ann Meade of Eunice; his mother, Etta Rose (Conley) Richards of Jennings; two sisters, Kathy (Lewis) Smith of Baton Rouge and Kim Whiddon of Jennings; three brothers, Mack A. (Teresa) Mead of Nuevo Laredo, Mex., Conley “Buster” (Elana) Richards III of Evangeline and Mark A. (Marjorie) Richards of Lake Charles; his grandmothers, Inez Arceneaux and Janie O. Mead; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles William Meade; and his grandfathers, Thomas Mead and Paul Arceneaux.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.mem.com.
