Obituaries

Shelby Ann Maris

A Mass of Christian burial for Shelby Ann Maris, 80, of Mermentau will be held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Mermentau today, Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at 10 a.m., with Father Randall Moreau officiating.

Visitation was held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings on Monday, June 3, 2019, from 3 p.m. until the time of her funeral mass, with a rosary recited at 6 p.m. Monday.

Shelby will be laid to rest in St. John the Evangelist Cemetery.

James Ronald Domingue

 

 

James Ronald Domingue

Funeral services for James Ronald Domingue will be held at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Jennings on Sunday, June 2, 2019, at 4 p.m., with Reverend Andy Buckley officiating. Visitation will

Carrol Lee Hebert

Funeral services for Carrol Lee Hebert, 88, of Evangeline will be held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings today, Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at 2 p.m., with Brother Chris Wells officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at the funeral home today, Wednesday, May 29, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of his service at 2 p.m.

Burial will follow at St. Jules/ Tee Mamou Cemetery.

Carrol was born in Evangeline on April 7, 1931, to Vorice Hebert and Mattie Gatte Hebert. He was called from this earthly life by his Heavenly Father on May 25, 2019.

Lester Charles Racca, Sr.

Funeral dervices for Lester Charles Racca, Sr., 65, of Lake Arthur were held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings on Monday, May 27, 2019, at 7 p.m., with Jimmy Broussard officiating.

A gathering of family and friends was held at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Monday, May 27, until his service at 7 p.m.

There will be no graveside service for, as per his wishes, Lester will be cremated.

Lester was born in Crowley on Feb. 21, 1954, to Onezime and Lillian Trahan Racca. He was called from this earthly life by his Heavenly Father on May 25, 2019.

Felicia Marie Fruge Conner

It’s with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Felicia Marie Conner announces her passing from this life on May 24, 2019, at the age of 50.

Funeral services for Felicia Marie Fruge Conner, 50, of Jennings were held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home Chapel in Jennings on Monday, May 27, 2019, at 3 p.m., with Father Susil Fernando officiating.

A gathering of family and friends was held at the funeral home Monday, May 27, from 9 a.m. until the time of her service at 3 p.m.

Burial followed in Andrus Cove Cemetery.

Stephen Dale Richard

The family and friends of Stephen Dale Richard are mourning the loss of their loved one who was called from this life on May 19, 2019, at the age of 65.

Funeral services for Stephen Dale Richard, 65, of Jennings will be held at First Baptist Church in Jennings on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at 10 a.m., with Dr. Jeff Cook officiating.

Visitation will be held Monday, May 20, at First

Baptist Church in Jennings from 5-9 p.m. and will resume Tuesday from 8 a.m. until the time of his funeral service.

Burial will follow his services in Greenwood Cemetery.

John E. Ortego, Jr.

Sept 27, 1934 – May 14, 2019

ELTON - It is with heavy hearts that the family of John E. Ortego, Jr. announces his passing on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at his home surrounded by family at the age of 84.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2019, in St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Elton.

At the request of family, visitation will be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice today, Friday, May 17, 2019, from 4-9 p.m. and will resume Saturday, May 18, 2019, from 8 a.m. until time of services.

Traevon Marquis Anthony

LAKE CHARLES - Funeral services for Mr. Traevon Marquis Anthony, 24, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2019, at Eastwood Living Center in Lake Charles, with Pastor L.J. Miller officiating.

Visitation for Mr. Anthony will be held Saturday, May 18, 2019, from 8 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. in the church.

Burial will be in Peterson Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings.

Mr. Anthony died Sunday, May 12, 2019, in his residence in Lake Charles.

Bobby ‘Tricky Tro’ Prudhomme

Bobby “Tricky Tro” Prudhomme, 61, of Welsh departed this life on May 7, 2019, in Jennings.

His funeral will be held Saturday, May 18, 2019, at New Jerusalem Baptist Church, with a viewing starting at 8 a.m. and services to begin at 11 a.m., with Rev. Nathan T. Stevens officiating.

Interment will be in Eastridge Cemetery under the direction of Ford and Joseph Funeral Home in Crowley.

He was a member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church of Welsh.