Obituaries

Thelma Dale Crochet Thomas

A Mass of Christian burial for Thelma Dale Crochet Thomas, 87, of Jennings will be held at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Jennings on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at noon, with Father Charles McMillin officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings on Friday, May 17, 2019, from 3-9 p.m., with a rosary recited at 6 p.m.

Thelma will be laid to rest in St. Anthony Mausoleum in Lake Arthur.

Thelma, our beloved and beautiful mother, was called from her earthly life by her Heavenly Father on May 10, 2019.

Gerald Marion ‘Tinker’ Presnull

Funeral Services for Gerald Marion “Tinker” Presnull, 73, of Jennings will be held at Pace Stancil Funeral Home in Cleveland, Texas, on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at 2 p.m., with Greg Presnull officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at the funeral home beginning on Saturday, May 18, 2019, from 11 a.m. until the time of his service at 2 p.m.

Burial will follow Ryan Cemetery in Tarkington, Texas.

Nadine Guillory Thibodeaux

Nadine Guillory Thibodeaux, 74, of Jennings passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019, at her residence.

A memorial service will be held at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at 11 a.m., with Father Whitney Miller officiating.

A Visitation will be held at the church prior to the church, beginning at 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Burial will follow at Bon Pasteur Cemetery in Welsh.

Traevon Marquis Anthony

Funeral services for Mr. Traevon Marquis Anthony, 24, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2019, in Refuge Temple Ministries Church in Lake Charles. Visitation 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.

Rev. Robert J. ‘Bob’ Bollich

Graveside services for Rev. Robert J. “Bob” Bollich, 87, of Jennings were held at 3 p.m. in Greenwood Cemetery on Sunday, May 12, 2019, with Dr. Jeff Cook officiating. Arrangements

Michael Joe Stewart

LAKE ARTHUR - A memorial service honoring Michael Joe Stewart will be held in First United Methodist Church of Lake Arthur on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at 3 p.m. Michael

Elizabeth A. Bollich

Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth A. Bollich, 83, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2019, in First Baptist Church, with Dr. Jeff Cook and Rev. Brian Wells officiating.

Visitation will be in First Baptist Church Friday from 5-8 p.m.

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

Mrs. Bollich died at 4:25 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 2019, in Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.

Betty Adams Chapman

It’s with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Betty Adams Chapman announces her passing from this life on May 6, 2019, at the age of 80.

Funeral services will be held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home Chapel in Jennings on Friday, May 10, 2019, at 11 a.m., with Jack Harris officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at the funeral home today, Thursday, May 9, from 4-8 p.m. Visitation will resume on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of her service at 11 a.m.

Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery in Iowa.

Wilbert Joseph Touchet

Wilbert Joseph Touchet was born on June 17, 1942, to the late Linus Touchet and Jane Vincent Touchet LaCombe of Kaplan. He departed this life on May 1, 2019.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Louisiana Funeral Services and Crematory of Broussard.

Wilbert was affectionately known as Willie. He served 20 years in the US Navy and 37 years with Auto Comm. Willie was an amazing man - hard working, dedicated to his family, wife, stepchildren, daughter, grand and greatgrandchildren.

Larry J. LaFargue

September 27, 1946 – May 6, 2019