Obituaries

Mr. Robert Lee “Bobby” Cooper, 51, passed away Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Lafayette following a brief illness. His family has honored his wishes of cremation. Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews and Son Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held at 5 p.m.Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, at the residence of his brother, Billy Cooper, located at 19584 Monnic Drive in Jennings.

WELSH — Rolland James McCown, 90, of Welsh, died peacefully at Cornerstone Hospital on Jan. 8, 2022.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held for Mrs. Lucille Johnson Matthews, 81, of Welsh at 10 a.m. today, Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Welsh, with Father Pradeep Gali of St. Joseph Catholic Church officiating.

Mrs. Vivian Griffith Fontenot, 101, of Jennings passed away peacefully on Dec. 28, 2021, in Jennings.

The family and friends of Reneé Fruge Smith are mourning the loss of their loved one who was called from this life on Dec. 25, 2021, at the age of 67.

Donna Lee Reeves Cox, 75, passed away peacefully on Dec. 26, 2021, surrounded by her family.

Shawn Keith Johnson, 53, passed away Dec. 23, 2021, in Jennings American Legion Hospital surrounded by his family.

Shawn Keith Johnson, 53, passed away Dec. 23, 2021, in Jennings American Legion Hospital surrounded by his family.

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you that John A. Duhon passed away on Dec. 17, 2021.

Funeral services for Mr. Paul De La Croix, Jr., 96, of Jennings will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, at Our Lady Help of Christians, with Rev. Keith Pellerin officiating.