2005 Obituaries; Surnames M : Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana Submitter Kathy Tell Date January 02, 2006 Source as noted with each obit LCAP indicates Lake Charles American Press ******** Legal Notice ******** Copyright. All rights reserved. Submitted to the LAGenWeb Archives http://theusgenweb.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm MANUEL, Ellen LCAP 12/23/2005 JENNINGS — Service will be at 9:30 a.m. today, Dec. 23, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Jennings, for Ellen Manuel, 87, who died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2005, at Jennings Guest Home. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. The Rev. Edward Brunnert, M.S., will conduct the service. Mrs. Manuel was a native of Elton and resident of Jennings. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society with Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, member of the Rosary Group, the Bereavement Food Committee, the Immaculate Conception Adoration Chapel. Special thanks to the Jennings Guest House and LA Hospice. Survivors include one son, Sidney Manuel and his wife, Katherine of Crosby, Texas; one daughter, Brenda Manuel Kay and her husband, David of Lake Charles; two brothers, Johnny Ardoin and Bobby Ardoin, both of Jennings; one sister, Mrs. Betty LeGros of Jennings; three grandchildren, Shaun Manuel, Sarah Manuel and Kimberly K. James; and one great-grandchild, Kelsey Kay. She was preceded in death by her parents, Valcour and Theotise Fontenot Ardoin; husband, Saday Manuel; one son, Jimmy Manuel; one brother, Maurice Ardoin; and three sisters, Evelyn Ardoin, Alice Rhodes and Effie Darbonne. The family has requested visiting hours be from 8 a.m. today. Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. MANUEL, Nelson, Sr. LCAP 07/12/05 Nelson Manuel, Sr., 63, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2005 in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Elton, he lived most of his life in Lake Charles. A talented painter and self-employed contractor, he attended LaGrange High School. He was of the Christian faith and loved his lord and his family. He was a member of Living Way Pentecostal Church. Survivors include his wife of twenty - nine years, Janet Vidrine Manuel of Lake Charles; son, Nelson Manuel, Jr. and wife, Connie of Moss Bluff; grandchildren, Alcia Kelly and Nelson James Manuel, both of Moss Bluff; brothers, Jerry Manuel of Sulphur, David Manuel of Lake Charles; sisters, Geraldine Perry of Lake Charles, Linda Johnson of Kinder, Lena Romero of Lake Charles; a Springer Spaniel puppy, "Beaux". He was preceded in death by his parents, Nixon and Ella Manuel; daughter, Sara Nicole Manuel; brother-in-law, Donald Perry. Graveside services and burial will be at 10 am, Wednesday, July 13, 2005 in Liberty Cemetery in Elton, Louisiana under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4 - 8 pm, Tuesday, July 12th in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made to the family MARCANTEL, Hillary LCAP June 20, 2005 Pg. A2 ELTON — Funeral services for Mr. Hillary “Pete” Marcantel, 73, will be held Tuesday, June 21, 2005, at 10 a.m. in St. Paul Catholic Church. Father Marshall Boulet will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Elton. Visitation will be today from 3-10 p.m., with a rosary at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue Tuesday from 8 a.m. to the time of service. Mr. Marcantel was a native and resident of Elton, and a member of American Legion Post 318. He died Sunday at 10:35 a.m. in his residence. Survivors include two daughters, Nikki Marcantel Miller and her husband, Darron, and Gloria Marcantel John and her husband, Manuel, all of Elton; stepson, Anthony (Tony) Gotreaux of Welsh; stepdaughter, Tina Gotreaux LaFleur of Houston; three sisters, Frances Planchard and Patsy Richand, both of Elton, and Louana Binkly of Summerset, Ky.; seven grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. Mr. Marcantel is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara (Bobbie) Marcantel. MARTIN, Ethel Mae LCAP 11/26/2005 Ethel Mae “Tinee” Martin, 63, died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005, in a Lafayette hospital. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 26, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Father Maxwell Okolie will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Elton under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Kinder. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today in the church. Born in Lafayette, she lived in Elton most of her life. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Ricky Griffin of Elton; one daughter, Pamela (Ray) Bradley of San Antonio; two brothers, John L. Martin of Kinder and Gilbert Martin of Lake Charles; four sisters, Hazel Boulden of Kinder, Eva M. Jones of Grand Coteau, Mary Lou Gilbeau of St. Louis and Bettie Schiefield of Forest Hill, Texas; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. MARX, Carrie James LCAP 10/17/2005 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Mr. Carrie James Marx, 59, will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005, at 10 a.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel, with Monsignor Ronnie Groth officiating. Visitation will begin at 2:30 p.m. today, Oct. 17, and continue until the time of services on Tuesday. Deacon Mike Tramel will recite a rosary today at 8 p.m. Burial will be in Bertrand Cemetery of rural Jennings. Mr. Marx died Saturday, Oct. 15, at 9 p.m. in the Jennings American Legion Hospital. He was a native and lifelong resident of Jennings and worked as a derrickman and tool pusher for Cameron Construction. He loved to hunt and fish. He is survived by his wife, Genna V. Marx of Jennings; two daughters, Julie M. McDaniel of Iota and Erica Lynn Crochet of Jennings; one stepdaughter, Flavia Marie McGlothlin of Houma; three sons, David James Marx of Evangeline and Steven Codie Marx and Quentin Stelly Marx, both of Jennings; and one stepson, John McGlothlin of DeQuincy; two sisters, Martha Ann Reed of Crowley and Earline Benoit of Jennings; seven grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Marx was preceded in death by his parents, George and Eva Broussard; a son, Carrie James Marx Jr.; and a brother, Dave Broussard. MATTE, David LCAP 06/12/05 Born: December 18, 1946 Died: June 10, 2005 Memorialized by: Hixson Welsh, Welsh, LA David Matte, 58, died Friday, June 10, 2005, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Welsh and a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. He was a welder for 40 years and an avid fisherman. Survivors include his wife, Joan Matte of Welsh; mother, Genevieve Matte of Welsh; children, Melissa Legros and her husband, Lasson W., of Roanoke, Shelia Gotreaux and her husband, Joe Jr., of Lacassine and David O. Matte and his wife, Rhonda, and Richard Matte, all of Welsh; brother, Dana Matte and his wife, Dianne, of Welsh; sister, Betty Olmstead and her husband, Earl, of Welsh; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Etienne Matte; brother, Roger Daniel Matte; and grandson, Blake Conner Gotreaux. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 13, in Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in Ardoin Cove Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. MATTE, Roger Daniel LCAP Feb 17, 2005 Pg. A2 column 2 WELSH — Roger Daniel Matte, 60, of Ardoin Cove, died at 3:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, in his residence. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 18, in Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. The Rev. Augustine Mulanjany will officiate. Burial will be in Ardoin Cove Cemetery, with full military rites under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. Visitation is from 9 a.m. today until time of services Friday, in Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. He was a native and resident of Ardoin Cove. He loved fishing and growing all kinds of peppers. He also loved to read science fiction books. He served in the Army in the Vietnam War. He was a mechanic and donated a lot of his work. Survivors include his mother, Genevieve Ardoin Motte of Ardoin Cove; two brothers, David Matte and sister-in-law Joan, and Dana Matte and sister-in-law Diana, all of Ardoin Cove; one sister, Betty Olmsted and brother-in-law Earl of Ardoin Cove; four nieces; five nephews; and several great- nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Etienne Motte. Arrangements are under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. MAYS, Tammy D. LCAP 02/21/2005 Tammy D. Mays, 23, of Brookhaven, Miss died at 11:45 AM, Saturday, February 19, 2005 in a Brookhaven hospital. She had lived in Jennings prior to moving to Brookhaven one year ago. Survivors include her husband, Kelly J. Mays; one son, Hunter D. Mays both of Jennings, LA; mother and stepfather, Rose and Dwight Bourque of Brookhaven, Miss; two sisters, Angie Foster, and husband, William, of Boguechitto, Miss, and Kim Darling and husband, Eric, of Lake Charles; two brothers, Rob Courville and Stoney Courville both of Lake Charles; paternal grandmother, Idelle Courville of Hayes, LA and numerous nieces and nephews. Her father, Norman G. Courville and a brother, Charles "Chucky" Augustine, precede her in death. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, February 22, 2005 from the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Scott DeSormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 10:00 PM, Monday, and from 8:00 AM until time of services, Tuesday, in the funeral home. McGEE, Beatrice LCAP page A2 column 4 Beatrice Clues McGee, 95, died at 12:44 a.m. Thursday, May 5, 2005, in a Jennings hospital. Born in Arnaudville, she lived in Jennings most of her life. She was a member of Power House Church of God in Christ, where she was a licensed evangelist missionary and actively involved in auxiliaries such as the Bible Band. She taught holiness in the Church of God in Christ in many surrounding areas. Survivors include one daughter, Esther M. Harris Trent of Jennings; 17 grandchildren; 31 great- grandchildren; and 19 great-greatgrandchildren. She will be missed by nieces, nephews, fellow saints and friends. Her funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 14, in Power House Church of God in Christ. Elder Johnny R. Davis will officiate. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings. Visitation is from noon Saturday in the church. McGEE, Herman Joseph LCAP Jan 5, 2005 pg.A2 LAKE ARTHUR — Herman Joseph McGee, 71, died Monday, Jan. 3, 2005, in the Jennings hospital. His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. today, Jan. 5, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. McKELLER, Duncan Larry Funeral services for Duncan Larry McKellar, M.D., 75, of Willis were held on Wednesday, June 22, 2005 at 12:30 p.m. in Cashner Colonial Chapel with Rev. Jay Paul and Rev. Joyce Paul officiating. Interment was at Restland Cemetery, Dallas, Texas on Thursday, June 23, 2005 at 10 a.m. Visitation was scheduled for Wednesday prior 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Cashner Funeral Home, Conroe, TX. Dr. McKellar was born on June 7, 1930 in Jennings, Louisiana and passed away on June 20, 2005 in Willis, Texas. He graduated from the University of Texas in 1952 and received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School, Galveston in 1957. He was a 32nd Degree Mason. His daughter, Nita McKellar Bigger, and brother, Malcom McKellar, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Myrl McKellar of Willis; daughters, Susan McKellar Griffith and husband Reggie of Austin and Beth McKellar Wassom and husband Mitchell of Plano; son, Duncan Lawrence McKellar Jr., M.D. and wife Michele of Oakridge, TN; sister, Eleaner Foster of Longview; sister-in-law, Margie McKellar of Longview; and fifteen grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Sylvan, Dick Rogers, Jerry Tidmore, Don Riley, Steve Williams, Duffy Williams, and physicians and staff of Sadler Clinic. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his name to Lighthouse Hospice, 14011 Park Dr., Suite 201, Tomball, TX 77377 or to the charity of your choice. Houston Community Newspapers 2005-6-29 McLEAN, Lieselotte W. LCAP April 27, 2005 Pg. A2 Funeral services for Mrs. James H. ( L i e s e l o t t e " L i l o " W a n d e l t ) McLean, 78, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 28, in Immanuel Lutheran Church. The Rev. Gary Koopman will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. Visitation is 1:30-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mrs. McLean died at 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 25, 2005, in Jennings American Legion Hospital. A native of Braunsberg, Germany, Mrs. McLean was a high school graduate and a resident of Jennings for 41 years. She also was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Survivors include her husband, Mr. James H. McLean of Jennings; two sisters, Rosemary Bogdahn and Astrid Dierschon, both of Germany; and several nieces. MILLER, Adella Authement LCAP March 24, 2005 Pg. A2 column 3 LAKE ARTHUR — Funeral service for Mrs. Adella Authement Miller, 69, will be at 1 p.m. today, March 24, in Miguez Funeral Home of Lake Arthur. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation was Wednesday, March 23, with rosary led by the Catholic Daughters. Mrs. Miller died at 9:38 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2005, in the Jeff Davis Living Center. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Arthur and a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Della Broussard and husband Keith of Hathaway, and Margie Dufrene and husband Daniel of LaRose; eight sons and daughters-inlaw, Ursin "Popeye" and Mary Miller, Roy Lee and Cheryl Miller and Jimmie and Wendy Miller, all of Lowry, Leonard "Peanut" and Kathy Miller of Lake Charles, Harold and Edmona Miller of Jennings, Reed "J.J." and Evette Miller of Hathaway, and Sammie Petie and Willie DeFelice, both of Cut Off; one stepson and daughter-in-law, John Paul and Elaine Miller of Lowry; four sisters, Ella Vincent and Viola Authement, both of Lake Arthur, Anna Althonso of Galliano, and Bridgette LeBlanc of Nederland, Texas; three brothers, Wilson Authement of Lake Arthur, and Paul Authement and Felix Authement; 33 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Leonard Miller, Jimmie Miller, Reed Miller, Roy Lee Miller Jr., Harold Miller and Keith Broussard Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Ursin Miller, Roy Miller, Leonard Scott Miller, Ursin Miller III, Bert LaCoste and Keith Broussard Sr. MILLER, Claude P. (WELSH) LCAP 08/11/05 Claude P. Miller, 84, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2005. He was born Aug. 13, 1920, in Welsh, to Henry and Melise Miller. Moving from Texas, he resided in Singer for the past 34 years. Survivors include one son, Peter Miller of Fields; one stepson, John Boyd of DeQuincy; one stepdaughter, Mae James of Deer Park, Texas; one sister, Virgia Greener of Angleton, Texas; one grandson; three stepgrandsons; seven stepgranddaughters; three great-grandchildren; and 17 step- great-grandchildren. Claude Miller enlisted into the Army on Oct. 31, 1940, and served until June 24, 1945. He served his country during World War II as staff sergeant with the 39th infantry under General Eisenhower and participated in the First Wave of the Normandy Invasion. Claude took great pleasure in his hobbies, which included playing Cajun music on his fiddle, woodworking, fishing and hunting. He loved the outdoors, until his illness hindered this, you could find him on the river camping or sitting outside his home watching his great-grandchildren play. Claude Miller was employed by Brown and Root as a blacksmith for 27 years, also with Fire Safety of Southwest Louisiana as a fire-safety specialist. His funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, in Hixson-Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. The Rev. T.D. Cardwell will officiate. Burial will be in Oretta Cemetery. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday MILLER, Edith LCAP 10/30/2005 FENTON — Edith Miller, 92, died Friday, Oct. 28, 2005, in a Jennings hospital. She was a native and lifelong resident of Fenton. She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Fenton, where she was active in the Altar Society and the Rosary Club. Edith had been the owner and operator of Miller’s Café for many years. She enjoyed cooking and baking. Survivors include one son, Cyrus N. Miller Jr. and wife Wanda of Gretna; and one stepgrandson, Brandon P. Regan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Cyrus Miller Sr.; four brothers, Marion, Earl, Ray and Charlie McNabb; and one sister, Bertha Arabie. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31, from St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. The Rev. Augustine Mulanjanany will officiate. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery in Fenton under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Monday in the church. MILLER, Eunice T. LCAP 07/28/05 JENNINGS — Eunice T. Miller, 76, died Tuesday, July 26, 2005, in a local hospital. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, July 28, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. MILLER, Eva B. LCAP 07/31/05 JENNINGS — Eva B. Miller, 86, died Wednesday, July 27, 2005, in a local care center. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 1, from St. Jules Catholic Church. Burial will be in Tee-Mamou Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings MITCHELL, Boyd K. Boyd K. "Mitch" Mitchell, 56, died May 13, 2005. Full obit in LCAP May 15, 2005 Pg. A2 column 3 MONCEAUX, Eula Lee LCAP 11/17/2005 Funeral service for Mrs. Eullie “Nick” (Eula Lee Myers) Monceaux, 72, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 18, from of the Lake Our Lady Catholic Church. The Rev. Clyde Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Lake Arthur. Visitation is from 10:30 a.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m. led by the Catholic Daughters and prior to services Friday in the funeral home. Mrs. Monceaux died at 5:57 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005, at the Jennings American Legion Hospital. Survivors include her husband, Mr. Eullie “Nick” Monceaux of Lake Arthur; seven daughters, Mrs. Wilsie (Carolyn) Cormier of Welsh, Patsy Mapel, Mrs. Merlin Lee (Charlene) Corbello, Mrs. Ron (Pamela) Thibodeaux and Brittnay Monceaux, all of Lake Arthur, Mrs. Keith (Susie) Henry of Gueydan, and Mrs. Mike (Margaret) Lachney of Kinder; three sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Claudia Monceaux, Mickey and Tina Monceaux and “Boo” and Dana Monceaux, all of Lake Arthur; one aunt, Lottie Duprie of Lake Arthur; 20 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cliff and Anna Duprie Myers; two sisters, Zora Blanchard and Dorothy Delcombe; two brothers, Fred Myers and Cliff Myers Jr.; and two grandsons, Nicky Cormier and Cody Cormier. MONCEAUX, Joseph C. LCAP 12/21/2005 Lifelong resident of Lake Arthur, Joseph Chester Monceaux, 86, died at 7:40 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, 2005, at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Acadiana, Lafayette. Mr. Monceaux was a retired grocer, businessman and property owner and was a respected figure in the local community. Born in 1919, to Fred and Evelyn Monceaux, Mr. Monceaux, the eldest son in a family of eight children, grew up on the family farm in the Klondike area south of Lake Arthur. After marrying Marie Joyce Broussard on Nov. 4, 1939, he served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and was stationed in Japan during the occupation prior to being discharged in 1946. After his discharge, he returned to farming, hunting and trapping the banks of the Intracoastal Waterway near his birthplace. In 1954, he left farming and opened Monceaux’s Grocery Store, which he and Mrs. Monceaux owned and managed until 1969, when it was destroyed by fire. Never one to retire, he continued managing real estate properties, lawncare and fur businesses for years after leaving the grocery store. A devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather, Mr. Monceaux was an avid gardener, cook and winemaker, often blessing friends and neighbors with small packages of his produce and wine during his frequent morning walks through Lake Arthur. Mr. Monceaux was an active member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Parish, and received recognition as Father of the Year in 1990. Ever present to those in need, he will be missed by his family, friends, church and community. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Marie Joyce Monceaux; two sons, Herman and wife Michelle of Lake Charles, and Dale and wife Anne Louise of Loveland, Ohio; two daughters, Jenelle Thibodeaux and husband Bobby of Lake Arthur, and Jacqueline Valdetero and husband John of Abbeville; 11 grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; two brothers, Clyde Monceaux of Pitkin, and Fred Monceaux Jr. of Klondike; and four sisters, Esther LeBlanc of Jennings, Hilda Crochet of Hathaway, and Clara Dugas and Beatrice Maynard, both of Lake Arthur. He was preceded in death by two sons, Norman and Bennett; his parents; and one brother, Irvin. Pallbearers will be Adam Monceaux, Alex Monceaux, Bennett Monceaux, Brandon Monceaux, Nicholas Valdetero and Carl Cormier. Honorary pallbearers are Burnell Broussard, Sterguen Broussard, McNeal Broussard, Douglas Broussard, Harold Broussard, Melvin LaCombe, Edward LeBlanc, Kenneth Dugas, Elzie Maynard Jr. and Roger Monceaux. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Clyde Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Shell Beach Cemetery, with military graveside honors, under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Lake Arthur. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, with rosary at 7 p.m. by Catholic Daughters, and from 8 a.m. Friday, at the funeral home. MONCEAUX, Thea LCAP 10/14/2005 Pg. A5 JENNINGS — The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at Victory Light House. formerly Jennings Full Gospel, for Thea Monceaux, 85, who died Thursday, Oct. 13, 2005, at Jeff Davis Living Center. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. The Rev. Fred Hill will conduct the service. Mrs. Monceaux was a native of Church Point and a resident of Jennings. She was co-pastor of the Jennings Full Gospel Church. Her church affiliation was United Gospel Tabernacle. She was a youth director in the church and a church educator. She was co-founder of the Lake Arthur Youth Camp. Survivors include one son, Joe Serrin and wife Barbara of Jennings; four grandchildren, Tammy S. Rish of Jennings, Jody S. Racca of Westlake, Darla S. Crochet of Iota and Leonard Kent Serrin of Sulphur; and four great-grandchildren, Kevin Johnson of Jennings, Tyler Crochet of Iota and Aaron Racca and Ryan Racca, both of Westlake. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Doucet; and husband, the Rev. Leonard Monceaux. The family requested that visiting hours be observed noon-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. There will be a wake service at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings, (337) 824-4420. MOORE, Clifton R. LCAP 03/03/05 JENNINGS – Clifton Ray Moore, 53, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2005 at Lafayette General Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, March 4 at Matthews and Son Funeral Home Chapel. (Crowley Post-Signal March) MOREAUX, Mary L. LCAP 07/28/05 IOWA — Mary Linda Moreaux, 69, died Wednesday, July 27, 2005, in her residence. She was a native of Ville Platte and had been a resident of Lacassine for 21 years. She enjoyed cooking, baking, dancing and spending time with her family. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother and a devoted Catholic. She was a friend to everyone and was affectionately known as “Momma,” “MawMaw” and “Nanny” to many. Survivors include her husband, Sylven Moreaux of Lacassine; two sons, Robert Smith of Hayes and Larry Smith of Iowa; three daughters, Peggy Arceneaux, Shelia Droddy and Sandra Rahmaty, all of Lacassine; one brother, John LaFleur of Bell City; three sisters, Joycelyn Spears and Mary Lou Leger, both of Hayes, and Marion Lopez of Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many friends and extended family. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 29, from St. John Vianney Catholic Church. The Rev. Albert Borel will officiate. Burial will be in Broussard Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today, with a Cursillo rosary at 6 p.m. and rosary service at 7:30 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home MYERS, Dorothy LCAP 05/26/05 JENNINGS — Mrs. Henry "Junior" (Dorothy "Dot" Gary) Myers, 72, died Tuesday, May 24, 2005. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 27, in Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. MYERS, Essie Singleton LCAP April 5, 2005 Pg. A2 column 3 MITTIE — Funeral services for Mrs. Essie Singleton Myers, 86, will be at 3 p.m. today, April 5, in Cherry Grove Baptist Church in Mittie. The Revs. Ron Butler and Sydney Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Cherry Grove Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. Visitation is prior to service, in the church. Mrs. Myers was a resident of Jennings. She died at 9:30 p.m. Sunday, April 3, 2005, in Jennings. Survivors include her husband, Hillias Myers of Jennings; four sons, Chester Marcantel of Oberlin, Terry Marcantel of Houma, Walter Vincent of Mittie, and Carroll Marcantel of Oberlin; six daughters, Anna Pitre of Mittie, Judy Dowies of Grant, JoAnn Mahaffey of Mittie, Cathy Cloud of Pitkin, Patricia Flores of Liberty, Texas, and Dennie Reeves of Sugartown; one stepson, Wayne Singleton of Mittie; one brother, LC Fontenot of Beaumont, Texas; one sister, Esther Morrow of Sulphur; 35 grandchildren; 29 greatgrandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Jerry Vincent and Charles Marcantel; and one daughter, Birdie Shuff. MYERS, U.R. "Roy" LCAP April 14, 2005 Born June 25, 1921 Died April 12, 2005 U.R. "Roy" Myers Mr. U. R. "Roy" Myers, 83, of Lake Charles died at 11:20 PM, Tuesday, April 12, 2005 in a local hospital. He was a native of Jennings and lived in Lake Charles over fifty years. Mr. Myers was a Veteran of WW II serving in the U.S. Army. He worked as a Supervisor for the Iron Workers at Hercules until his retirement. He was a member of Iron Workers Local #678. Survivors include one son, Earl Myers and wife, Shirley of Lake Charles; one daughter, Sharon Chesson of Lake Charles; three grandchildren, Karen Frey, Dena Breaux, and Jason Myers; five great grandchildren, Kristin Hollier, Kacey Frey, Kelsey Frey, Devin Breaux, and Riley Breaux; one brother, Earl Myers of Baytown, TX and one sister, Sadie Suydam of Lake Charles. His wife of fifty-nine years, Edna D. Myers, precedes him in death. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, Friday, April 15, 2005 at the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Harold Bryant will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 Pm until 10:00 PM, Thursday, and from 8:00 AM until time of services, Friday, in the funeral home.