Obituaries

Ethel Broussard Seagraves

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LAKE ARTHUR - A Mass of Christian burial for Ethel Broussard Seagraves, 78, will be held at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church today, Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at

Dolores V. Schoultz

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It’s with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Dolores V. Schoultz announces her passing from this life on Nov. 12, 2019, at the age of 79.

Funeral services will be held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home Chapel in Jennings on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at 2 p.m.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at the funeral home beginning Thursday, Nov. 14, from 4:30-8 p.m. Visitation will resume Friday, Nov. 15, from 11 a.m. until the time of her service at 2 p.m.

Burial will follow in Gatte Cemetery.

Patricia ‘Pat’ Reviea Bowers

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Patricia “Pat” Reviea Bowers, 78, of Beaumont, Texas, went to be with her Lord on Nov. 11, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at Woodland Baptist Church in Beaumont, with Reverend David Cross officiating. A graveside service and burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Welsh at 3 p.m. Friends are welcome to attend a small gathering afterwards. Visitation will be held prior to the service starting at 10 a.m. at Woodland Baptist Church in Beaumont. Born in Orange, Texas, on Nov. 21, 1940, Pat was the daughter of Arthur Reviea and Irma Sapp Reviea.

Sherry Lynn Morrison

The family and friends of Sherry Lynn Morrison are mourning the loss of their loved one who was called from this life on Nov. 9, 2019, at the age of 61. Sherry was born in Harlingen, Texas, to Lloyd and Barbara Harrell O’Keeffe, Sr. on July 19, 1958.

Graveside services will be held at Restlawn Memorial Park in La Feria, Texas, on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019 at 2 p.m.

Ronald ‘Ronnie’ Robicheaux

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Ronald “Ronnie” Robicheaux, 82, of Welsh passed away Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019.

The family will welcome friends Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, from 3-9 p.m., with a Rosary beginning at 6 p.m. Visitation will resume Monday beginning at 8 a.m.

Funeral services will be led by Father Alan Trouille at Our Lady of Seven Dolors beginning at 11 a.m.

Ronnie will be laid to rest in Oaklawn Cemetery.

Hattie Mae Monroe-Simien

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Funeral services for Hattie Mae Monroe-Simien, 75, of Jennings were held Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at Semien-Lewis Mortuary, 819 N. State Street in Jennings, with Reverend Edward Alexander, Jr., officiting.

Visitation with family and friends was held from 8 a.m. until time of the funeral.

Burial was in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Semien-Lewis Mortuary.

Helen Cary Schwab

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Helen Louise Cary Schwab of Lafayette passed away Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. She was born Jan. 31, 1925, in Deweyville, Texas, to Clinton Bryant Cary (son of S.L. Cary and

John W. Louviere, Jr.

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John W. Louviere, Jr, 85, was born Aug. 2, 1934, in Lacassine to John Whitney Louviere, Sr., and Mary Richard Louviere.

John met his Savior on Nov. 3, 2019. after spending his last few months in residence at Southwest Louisiana Veterans’ Home.

Funeral services for Mr. Louviere will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, with Rev. Charles McMillin officiating.

Funeral home visitation will be held from 4-9 p.m. Friday and will continue from 8 a.m. until time of services on Saturday.

Vernon Lee Bergeaux

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The family and friends of Vernon Lee Bergeaux are mourning the loss of their loved one who was called from this life on Oct. 30, 2019, at the age of 84.

Funeral Services for Vernon Lee Bergeaux, 84, of Jennings will be held in Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, at 10 a.m., with Father Charles McMillin officiating.

Carl Quinn Sonnier

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Funeral services for Carl Quinn Sonnier, 50, of Tee-Mamou will be held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings today, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, at 10 a.m., with Pastor Gary DarDar and Brother Doug Doyle officiating.

A gathering of family and friends was held at the funeral home Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, at 3 p.m. and continue d until the time of his service.

Burial will follow in St. Jules/ Tee-Mamou Cemetery.

Carl Quinn Sonnier was born in Lafayette on March 8, 1969, and was called from this earthly life on Oct. 26, 2019, at the age of 50.