Obituaries

Linda Meche Blanchette

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CROWLEY - Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel for Linda Meche Blanchette, 70, who passed away Aug. 28, 2019,

Scott James Fontenot

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Memorial services for Scott James Fontenot, 33, of Iota will be held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings today, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at 11 a.m., with Rev. Kevin Colson officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at the funeral home beginning today, Thursday, Aug. 29, from 9 a.m. until the time of his service at 11 a.m.

Burial will follow in St. Jules Cemetery.

Scott was born in Lafayette on Sept. 11, 1985, to Marcus Fontenot and Tonya LeJeune Fontenot. He was called from this earthly life by his Heavenly Father on Aug. 23, 2019.

Mary Ann LeJeune Richard

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Mrs. Mary Ann LeJeune Richard, 77, passed away at 6:31 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, in Lady of the Oaks Retirement Manor in Lafayette.

Her body will be cremated as requested by her family. Arrangements are entrusted to Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings.

Mrs. Richard was a lifelong resident of Jennings and a retired secretary in agriculture. She loved going to church, reading her Bible, shopping and spending time with her family and friends.

Douglas Irvin Broyles

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Funeral services for Mr. Douglas Irvin Broyles, 77, of Jennings will be held Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, in Miguez Funeral Home at 10 a.m., with Sonny Childs officiating, assisted by

Priscilla Marie Charles

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Funeral services for Ms. Priscilla Marie Charles, 86, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in St. James Baptist Church in Roanoke, with Rev. Dr. Willie Maynard

Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Earl Coble

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Nicholas “Nicky” Earl Coble, 38, of Welsh passed away on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, in Odessa, Texas. A celebration of Nicky’s life will be held Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, at

Priscilla Marie Charles

Funeral services for Priscilla Marie Charles, 86, will be announced by Semien-Lewis Mortuary of Jennings. Ms. Charles entered into eternal rest Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, in Methodist Hospital in Houston,

Winter Michelle LaVergne

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A Mass of Christian burial for Winter Michelle LaVergne, 34, of Hathaway will be held at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Hathaway Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, at 4 p.m., with Father Bill Miller officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings today, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, from 4-10 p.m., with a rosary recited at 6 p.m. Visitation will resume Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of her funeral mass.

Winter will be laid to rest in Raymond/Hathaway Community Cemetery.

Robert Lee Marceaux

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LAKE ARTHUR - Funeral Services for Robert Lee Marceaux, 62, of Lake Arthur will be held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Lake Arthur Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, at 11 a.m., with Brother Jered Thomas officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at the funeral home beginning Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, from 1:30-8 p.m. Visitation will resume Thursday, Aug. 22, from 8 a.m. until the time of his service at 11 a.m.

Burial will follow in St. Anthony Cemetery.

Margaret ‘Margo’ Dunn Gillard Landry

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It’s with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Margaret “Margo” Dunn Gillard Landry of Welsh announces her passing from this life on Aug. 15, 2019, at the age of 73.

Memorial services will be held at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Welsh Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, at 1:30 p.m.

Following her service, Margo will be interned in Pine Island Cemetery located on Pine Island Hwy. in Jennings.