2006 Obituaries; Surnames M : Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana Submitter Kathy Tell Date 2007 Jan 02 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, Audrey LCAP 01/15/2006 WELSH — Audrey Anita Hebert Manuel, 69, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006, in her residence. She was born in Litton Springs, Texas, and lived in Welsh. She was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Welsh. She also hosted and was a member of the Assemblies of God women’s ministries. She owned and operated the Noah’s Ark Daycare in welsh for many years. Survivors include her husband, Merlin Manuel of Welsh; one daughter, Gisela Sheridan and husband John W. of Welsh; four stepdaughters, Tracy Trahan, Sheryl Howard, Carol Sarvaunt and Merline Marceaux, all of Welsh; two sisters, Jean Turner of Lampassas, Texas, and Pat Goldman of Corpus Christi, Texas; two stepsons, Dewayne Manuel of LeBleu Settlement and Michael Manuel of Welsh; two grandchildren, Ashley Kay Sheridan and Ginger Ann Sheridan; 18 stepgrandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, in Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. The Rev. Dennis House will officiate. Interment will be in Seven Dolors Mausoleum. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Monday. MANUEL, John L. LCAP 01/15/2006 Born: Sept. 15, 1942 Died: Jan.13, 2006 ELTON — The funeral for John L. Manuel, 63, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. M.G. Davis will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. today and remain open until the funeral on Monday. Mr. Manuel was a resident of Elton and an Army veteran. He died Friday, Jan. 13, in his residence. Survivors include his wife, Annie L. Manuel of Elton; sons, Randall and Tony Manuel, both of Elton; daughter, Heather Manuel of Elton; sister, Joann Gaines and husband Ronald of Shailimar, Fla.; son-in-law, Brady Hanks of Hathaway; brother-in-law, Hollis Bertrand of LeBleu Settlement; sister-in-law, Aline Marcantel of Oberlin; nieces, Angie Gaines, Hollie Bertrand, Selina Bertrand, Stacy Myers and Margaret Ann Jones; and nephews, Guy Gaines, Edward Bertrand, Freddie Jones, Waylon Paul Bertrand and Ernest Brian Bertrand. He was preceded in death by one son, John Lee Manuel; and his parents, Valcour and Loris Manuel MARCANTEL, Melba LCAP 2006 Oct 30 ELTON — The funeral for Mrs. Herman Marcantel, the former Melba Manuel, 85, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006, in Elton Methodist Church. The Rev. Ed Morgan will officiate. Burial will be in China Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Mrs. Marcantel died at 4:41 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, in Southwind Assisted Living in Crowley. A lifelong resident of the Elton area, she was a graduate of Elton High School and Lake Charles Business College. She was a homemaker and loved working with plants and doing genealogy. She was a past member of several genealogical and historical societies in the area, and she was a past member of Elton American Legion Auxiliary Post 318. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Allen (Karen) Welch of Crowley and Mrs. Rick (Debbie) Douglas of Kenner; three grandchildren, Tara Welch Hearn and Trent and Shannon Douglas; and two greatgrandchildren, Meghan Schendel and Nicholas Hearn; and her brother, Roy W. Manuel. She was preceded in death by her parents, Odom and Della Walton Manuel, and husband, Herman Marcantel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Louisiana Hospice, 522 N. Main St. in Jennings. MCCANN, Theresa Marie LCAP 09/09/2006 Theresa Marie McCann, 91, died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2006, at Golden Age of Welsh Nursing Home. She was born in Clyde, Kan. and moved with her family to Welsh, La. in the late 1930s. She was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolores Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Corine Saulnier; her father, Alfred Saulnier; her brother, Donald Saulnier of Lake Charles; her sister, Dorothy Fontenot of New Iberia; and her husband, David Harry McCann Sr. of Lafayette. Survivors include her son, David H. McCann of Ellicott City, Md.; her sister, Juliette Hicks of Welsh; her brother, Emery Saulnier of Welsh; her sister, Agnes Johnson of Tucson, Ariz.; and her grandsons, Christopher McCann of Stockholm, Sweden, Brian McCann of San Francisco, Calif. and Mark McCann of New York City, N.Y. A mass in her memory will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at Our Lady of Seven Dolores Catholic Church of Welsh, La. Family and friends will gather for a luncheon after Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Theresa’s name to Golden Age of Welsh Nursing Home. PHOTO included with article McGARITY, Robert American Press:2006 Dec 12 Robert Wayne “Shrimper” McGarity, 61, of Lake Charles, formerly of Sulphur, died at 5:50 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006, in a local hospital. Mr. McGarity was born Jan. 30, 1945, in Jennings and was raised in Sulphur, where he graduated from Sulphur High School. He was a member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 106. He worked for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office for more than 17 years as a narcotics detective supervisor and field training officer. In July 2000, he began working for the Iowa Police Department as the captain in charge of narcotics. Mr. McGarity was a member of the U.S. Government Joint Drug Enforcement Task Force, the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association, the U.S. Custom’s Blue Lightning Task Force and the National Association of Narcotics Officers. He was also a member of Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Mr. McGarity is survived by his wife, Carlene Mazilly McGarity of Lake Charles; four daughters, Lisa McGarity of Katy, Texas, Amy McGarity of Lake Charles, and Bethany McGarity and Roberta McGarity, both of Sulphur; mother, Ethel Champagne McGarity of Sulphur; sister, Karen Fills and husband Mike of Sulphur; nephew, Kevin Fills of Moss Lake; niece, Melissa Painter of Keller, Texas; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Vester McGarity. His funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, in Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. The Rev. Jack Myers will officiate. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday in Johnson Funeral Home. Photo included with article MCMILLIN, Genevieve “Gen” LCAP 02/13/2006 WELSH — Genevieve “Gen” McMillin, 87, died at 7 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, 2006, in her residence. She was born Feb.15, 1918, in Franklin, but was a life-long resident of the Welsh area. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved fishing, hunting, music, poetry, traveling and playing cards. She is survived by her four children, Philip McMillin and his wife, Sharon, Michael McMillin and his wife, Kay, Carole McMillin Doucet and her husband, Wayne, and Shirley McMillin McNabb, all of Welsh; two sisters, Agnes Bray of New Orleans and Olga Wirhanowicz of Cudahy, Wis.; one brother, Charles Champagne and his wife, Inez, of Houma; 18 grandchildren; and 19 greatgrandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eldridge Hunter McMillin. Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Welsh. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Entombment will be in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Mausoleum under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. today, with a rosary service at 7 p.m., and from 9 a.m. until service time on Tuesday. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Hunter McNabb, Brett McNabb, Shane McNabb, Bobby Cormier, Chad McMillin and Justin McMillin. Honorary pallbearers will be Wade Watkins, Clay Watkins, Tim Wild, Tony Wehner, David Hebert, Greg Mahoney, Madison Watkins and Regan Watkins. MECHE, Maxie Crowley post signal RAYNE – Maxie Meche, 74, died Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at the Veterans War Home in Jennings. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 16 at Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne. Duhon Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements MELANCON, Frances Primeaux LCAP 06/19/2006 Frances Primeaux Melancon, 81, of Lake Charles, died at 11:25 p.m. Friday, June 16, 2006, in a local hospital. Mrs. Melancon was born May 9, 1925, in Jennings and had lived in the Lake Charles area for 37 years. She was a graduate of Hathaway High School and McNeese State University, with a bachelor’s in education. She taught elementary school for 20 years with the Cameron Parish School Board, where she was awarded teacher of the year. Mrs. Melancon was a member of the Louisiana Teacher’s Association, the Calcasieu-Cameron Retired Teacher’s Association, the Cajun French Music Association, and she played in the Deep South Cajun Band. Mrs. Melancon is survived by her three sons, Gene Primeaux and wife Carolyn of Lake Charles, Earl Primeaux and wife Brenda of DeRidder, and Robert Primeaux and wife Jean of Sweetlake; sister, Mildred Gay of Temple, Texas; stepchildren, Michael Melancon of Lake Charles, Pamela Lechtenbert and husband Patrick of Plano, Texas, and Tonda Lynn Bartek of Fort Worth, Texas; 16 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Phillip and Rosa Thibodeaux; her first husband of 50 years, H. D. “T-Boy” Primeaux; and her second husband of nine years, Sidney J. Melancon. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. today, June 19, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne LeBleu will officiate. Burial will follow in Chenier Perdue Cemetery in Creole. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Sunday. Photo included with article. MENARD, Billie Sue LCAP 05/27/2006 WAPPEPELLO, Mo. — Billie Sue Menard, 73, died Friday, June 23, 2006, in her residence. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, June 27, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery MIRE, Mary Martin LCAP 07/08/2006 JENNINGS — Mary Martin Mire, 85, died Friday, July 7, 2006, at her residence. Her funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. today, July 8, at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church of Jennings. Burial will be in Tee-Mamou Cemetery under the directions of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. MENARD, Debra Anne American Press:2006 Nov 08 LAKE ARTHUR — The funeral for Debra Anne Menard, 47, will be at 2 p.m., today, Nov. 8, 2006, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. MERCER, James “Brad” LCAP 04/26/2006 IOWA — James Bradley Mercer, 38, passed away Friday, April 21, 2006, in his residence. He was a native of Lake Charles and a longtime resident of Lacassine. He was a 1985 graduate of Lacassine High School. He enjoyed fishing and training for aircraft mechanics, and he was an avid crossword puzzler. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He loved his children very much. He received several certificates from Boeing and Northrop Grumman and did training for the Air Force at Hurlbert Field in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Survivors include his parents, Lillian and Ed Hargrave of Iowa; wife, Vicky Mercer of Mobile, Ala.; two sons, Casey Scott Mercer and Kyle Austin Mercer, both of Iowa; one stepdaughter, Christy, and one stepson, Alex, both of Mobile; two brothers, Kenneth Mercer and wife Robin of Moss Bluff and Ed Hargrave Jr. and wife Jaime of Lacassine; one sister, Nikki Cavenah and husband Scott of Reeves; paternal grandmother, Cloma Racca of Iowa; and one grandson, Logan Lewis. He was preceded in death by his father, James L. Mercer. Honorary pallbearers are Brian Breaux, Roland Guillory, Dustin Guillory, Corey Northrup, Trevor Benoit and Scott Cavenah. A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 27, in Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. The Rev. Scott Coon will officiate. A memorial gathering will be 6-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Photo with article MICHON, Paul Sr. LCAP 07/04/2006 CARLYSS — A graveside service for Paul Michon Sr., 88, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, in New Hackberry Cemetery. Paul Michon, Sr., 88, died Monday, July 3, 2006, in his daughter’s Grand Lake residence. He was a native of Lake Arthur and had lived in Carlyss for the last 12 years. Mr. Michon was a World War II Army veteran. He enjoyed playing dominos and going fishing. Survivors include one son, Paul Michon, Jr. and wife, Debora of Sulphur; two daughters, Ginger Backlund and husband David of Grand Lake, and Mona Vest of Lake Arthur; 11 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Benoit Michon. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday. MIER, Edward Lawrence LCAP 09/13/2006 The funeral for Mr. Edward “Ed” Mier, 84, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Visitation is 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. A rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. today. Mr. Mier died Monday, Sept. 11, 2006, in his residence. A native of Rayne, he moved to Welsh in 1946. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 3244 in Lake Arthur and Knights of Columbus Council 2855 and was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. He was also in the Air Force Reserve as a staff sergeant and was a past manager of Welsh Auto Supply for 25 years. Mr. Mier also worked for 10 years at Welsh Equipment. Mr. Mier was married to Elizabeth Marie “Betty” Dyke. Survivors include his three sons, Charles “Eddie” Mier and wife Barbara and Lawrence “Bugger” Mier and wife Allie, all of Welsh, and Thomas “Tommy” Mier and wife Valerie of New Iberia; one sister, Bertha Mier Ancelet of Lafayette; eight grandchildren, Elizabeth “Liz” Michelli, Kallie Mier and Hannah Mier, all of Welsh, Cecilia Mier of Jennings, Melanie Mier of New Iberia, Stacy Touchet and Shannon Touchet, both of Lacassine, and Adrias Mier of Slidell; six greatgrandchildren, Celeste and Stratton Michelli of Welsh and Dakota, Kynadee and Lane Touchet and Clayton Sharp, all of Lacassine. Mr. Mier was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Marie “Betty” Dyke; his mother, Marie Leger Mier; his father, Calice Mier; and his daughter, Claudia Touchet. Pallbearers will be Eddie Mier, Tommy Mier, Lawrence Mier, Shannon Touchet, Stacy Touchet and Adrias Mier. Honorary pallbearer will be Jacob Touchet. PHOTO included with article MILLER, Esther LCAP 09/23/2006 JENNINGS — Esther Miller, 85, died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006, in a local care center. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 23, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home MILLER, Judge Minos D. Jr. LCAP 07/04/2005 JENNINGS — Judge Minos D. Miller Jr., 85, of Jennings, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2006, at the Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home of Jennings. The funeral with full military rites will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, at the Jennings United Methodist Church. The Rev. Josh Milliron will officiate. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings, 337-824-4420. Miller was born in Jennings on Sept. 9, 1920. He graduated from LSU and... full obit can be found in the LCAP July 4, 2005 Pg. A2 Miller, longtime judge, dies at 85 STAFF REPORTS LCAP 07/04/2005 JENNINGS — Judge Minos D. Miller Jr., an ex-POW who desegregated Southwest Louisiana courthouses during a long career on the bench — and who spent free time scrutinizing the authorship of Shakespeare’s works — has died. He was 85. Miller died Saturday at the Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home. He was elected judge of the new 31st Judicial District Court in 1953 and promptly ordered the desegregation of the Allen and Jeff Davis parish courthouses — a move that came a year before the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on race. He elected to the Third Circuit Court of Appeal in 1968. Miller also joined his wife, Ruth Loyd Miller, in her scholarly pursuit of the true authorship of the works of Wiliam Shakespeare. Whether speaking at a symposium or a high school classroom, the Millers put forth the case that the real writer was Edward de Vere, the 17th Earl of Oxford. The Millers were also active in civic and church circles. He was a charter member of the American Legion Hospital’s board of directors. Miller flew Hellcat fighter planes during World War II. He became a prisoner of war when he was shot down over Formosa in 1945. After the war, he returned to school to earn a law degree from LSU in 1947. MILLER, Worth H. LCAP 08/17/2006 JENNINGS — Worth Harrell Miller, 81, died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2006, in her residence. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 18, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. MITCHELL, Carl Patrick LCAP 05/12/2005 Carl Patrick Mitchell, 35, died Monday, May 8, 2006, in L.B.J. Hospital in Houston. Born in Lafayette, he lived in Elton most of his life before moving to Baytown, Texas. He was a 1990 graduate of Elton High School, where he played football and ran track. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was formerly employed by Delta Downs as a trainer and by Exxon Refinery as a construction worker. Survivors include his father, Alex Jack Jr. of Elton; mother and stepfather, Annie and George Woods, both of Elton; one son, Dylan Mitchell of Vinton; seven sisters, Ursula R. Mitchell of Alma, Ga., Yolanda Lewis and Anna Bell Mitchell of Baytown, Christa Mitchell and Felicia Johnson of Houston, Tina Lavan of Lake Charles and Stacy Mitchell of Elton; and two brothers, Joseph Mitchell of Houston and Christopher “Shawn” Mitchell of Lake Charles. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 13, from St. Joseph Catholic Church of Elton. The Rev. O. Maxwell will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Saturday in the church. Photo included with article. MONCEAUX, Dallas LCAP 05/09/2006 LAKE ARTHUR — The funeral for Mr. Dallas Monceaux, 86, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 10, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Clyde Thomas will officiate. Burial with military graveside honors will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. led by Catholic Daughters, and from 8 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mr. Monceaux died at 4:47 p.m. Sunday, May 7, 2006, in St. Patrick Hospital of Lake Charles. He was a native of Lake Arthur and was a resident of Lake Charles for three years, moving there from the Lake Arthur-Lowry area. Mr. Monceaux served in the Army during World War II. He was a retired fisherman and shrimper and formerly worked in the plants. He loved music and played the accordion in his younger days. He was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Roy (Patsy) Crysel and Hilda Hebert, both of Lake Charles; one son, Robert LaCombe of Evangeline; two sisters, Norma Jean Broussard of Lake Arthur and Russie Morine of Sulphur; and one brother, Nick Monceaux of Lake Arthur. He is also survived by his former wife, Betty Jean Monceaux of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Etulia Gary Monceaux; one brother, Melton Monceaux; one sister, Marie Spell; and his longtime companion, Frances Monceaux. Photo with article MONTEAUX, Verda Mae LCAP 01/15/2006 JENNINGS — The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16, 2006, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home for Verda Mae Monteaux, 75, who died Thursday, Jan. 12, in her residence. The Rev. Charles McMillin will conduct the service. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Monteaux was a native of Evangeline and a resident of Jennings. She was a people person, and she loved to cook, fish and garden. She was retired with the health unit after 23 years. Survivors include one daughter, Sharon Monteaux of Jennings; and one brother, Allen Fontenot and his wife, Carolyn, of Jennings. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Marie Young Fontenot; her husband, S.P. Monteaux; and two brothers, Cleveland and Jimmy Fontenot. Visitation is 3:30-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Pallbearers will be Jarod Gary, Brandon Johnson, Damien Johnson, Aaron Johnson, Kolby Johnson and Joe Fontenot. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Fontenot Jr., Bryon Fontenot, Craig Hudson, Kirk Hudson and Carley Marceaux. MOORE, Georgianna F. Georgianna Fontenot Moore, 89, of Hayes, died at 5:54 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, 2006. Mrs. Moore was born June 15, 1916, in Welsh. She had lived in Hayes since 1946. She was a faithful member of Hayes Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school. Mrs. Moore was a fabulous cook, and she loved gardening. She is survived by one son, Gordon L. Moore and wife Janet of Lake Charles; three daughters, Audra Andrus of Hayes, Nita Crader and husband Emile of Iowa, and Georgia Mae Crader and husband Layne of Bell City; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, George Fontenot of Hayes and Claude Fontenot of Lacassine; and one sister, Effie Hubbard of Welsh. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix Moore; two sons, Calvin and Virgil Moore; and one grandson, Kevin Crader. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 22, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Jason Hartis and Claude Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Hayes Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. MOORE, Willa “Dell” LCAP 06/07/2006 Dell Moore, 72, of Lake Charles, died at 5:07 a.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2006, in a local care facility. Ms. Moore was born on Oct. 10, 1933, in Lake Arthur. She lived most of her adult life in Lake Charles, residing in Resthaven Nursing Center for more than 31 years. She was very active in community events at the nursing home. She attended Mass, participated in the rosary and received Communion every Sunday while at the nursing home. She enjoyed being a part of the Resthaven staff family, but her greatest joy was her sister’s children and grandchildren. She is survived by her sister, Dolores Chapman and husband Ted of Lake Charles; two nephews, Stephen Chapman and Michael Chapman and wife Shawna, all of Lake Charles; great-niece, Madison Rae Chapman; and greatnephew, Bryce Lee Chapman. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Thelma Ortega Moore, and by grandmother Colastie Moore and aunt Harriet Moore, both of whom raised her and her sister because of their mother’s early death. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 8, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Rommel Tolentino will officiate. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in St. Anthony Cemetery in Lake Arthur. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 7 p.m. and a rosary at 7:30 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Thursday. The family would like to express a special thanks to Odyssey Hospice and everyone involved with Resthaven Nursing Center Photo included with article. MOTT, Leona Mallett LCAP 07/26/200 Leona Mallet Mott, 80, passed away in Lake Charles. She was a native of Lacassine, and she lived in Lake Charles. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Maplewood and Boulevard Baptist Church of Lake Charles. She was retired from Lincoln Big 3 and was a Mary Kay sales director for a number of years through the late ’70s. Survivors include her husband, Wilson of Lake Charles; her son, Dan Mott of Lake Charles; a sister, Thelma Tritico of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Judith Mott Johnson, and two sons, Thomas Mark Mott and Glenn Wade Mott. Her funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday, July 27, in Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. The family would like to thank the staff of The Guardian House nursing home for all of the love and care throughout the years. MYERS, Anna Jenese LCAP 01/03/2006 Born: June 11, 1942 Died: January 2, 2006 Anna Jenese Lognion Myers, 63, died Monday, January 2, 2006, in a local care center. She was a native and lifelong resident of the Welsh and Lacassine area and was a member of St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church in Lacassine. She worked for several years for the Calcasieu Parish School Board, Market Basket in Iowa, and for the Jennings Sewing Factory. Survivors include two sons, Terry Myers and wife, Karen, and Guy Myers, all of Lacassine; one daughter, Michelle Whitfield and husband, Steve of Carlyss; one sister, Judy and husband, Larry "Pete" Petersen of Lake Charles; six grandchildren, Todd Myers, Brandi Myers, Amanda Myers, Raeleigh Whitfield, Seth Myers, and Andi Whitfield; and three Godchildren, Sue Cary Guidry of Iowa, Bonita Broussard of Lake Charles, and Donna Christian of Carlyss. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, in St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church. The Rev. Augustine Mulanjanany will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Visitation is from 2-9 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a rosary service at 7 p.m. and from 9 a.m. Wednesday. MYERS, Hillias Ivy LCAP 2006 Nov 07 JENNINGS — Services will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 7, in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Jennings for Hillias Ivy Myers, 84, who died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006, in Golden Age Nursing Home of Welsh. Interment will be in Iota Cemetery. The Rev. Jude Brunnert will conduct the service. He was a native of Estherwood and a resident of Jennings. He was a retired farmer and dairyman. He loved working with swine and was the King of the Swine Festival in Basile in 1971. He organized the Jeff Davis Parish farmer’s co-op and received the Balanced Farm and Home Award. He was a former Third Degree Knight of Columbus. He is survived by his loving family, six sons, Calise “C.J.” Myers of Jennings, Clifford Myers of Jennings, Lynn Myers and wife Dot of Jennings, Jerry Myers and wife Pat of Houston, Hillary Myers and wife Brenda of Jennings, and Michael Myers and wife Darlene of Eudora, Ark.; one daughter, Hilda Burnett and husband Loyd of Jennings; two brothers, C.D. Myers of Jennings and Phil Myers of Estherwood; three sisters, Laura Myers of Jennings, Sister Monica of Duson and Margaret Broussard of Lake Arthur; he was blessed with 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and four great- greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Olide and Donatile Myers; his wife, Bertha Sensat Myers; his second wife, Essie Singleton Myers; his son, Lawrence Myers; grandson, Byran; his brothers, Luke and Mark Myers; and sisters, Cora Baker and Hilda Myers. The family has asked that visitation begin at 6:30 a.m. A French rosary was recited Monday by Lonnie Sonnier; Deacon Bennett McNeal recited a rosary afterward. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren, Coy, Larry, Matt, Steven, Chris and Glenn Adams Honorary pallbearer will be Erin Myers. Arrangements are by Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings MYERS, Hillias Ivy American Press:2006 Nov 08 JENNINGS — Services were Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Jennings for Hillias Ivy Myers, 94. He died Sunday, Nov. 5, in Golden Age Nursing Home of Welsh. Interment was in Iota Cemetery. The Rev. Jude Brunnert conducted the service. He was a native of Estherwood and a resident of Jennings. He was a retired farmer and dairyman. He loved working with swine and was the King of the Swine Festival in Basile in 1971. He organized the Jeff Davis Parish Farmer’s co-op and received the Balanced Farm and Home Award. He was a former third- degree Knight of Columbus. He is survived by his loving family: six sons, Calise “C.J.” Myers, Clifford Myers, Lynn Myers and wife Dot and Hillary Myers and wife Brenda, all of Jennings, Jerry Myers and wife Pat of Houston and Michael Myers and wife Darlene of Eudora, Ark.; one daughter, Hilda Burnett and husband Loyd of Jennings; two brothers, C.D. Myers of Jennings and Phil Myers of Estherwood; and three sisters, Laura Myers of Jennings; Sister Monica of Duson and Margaret Broussard of Lake Arthur. He was blessed with 17 grandchildren, 24 greatgrandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Olide and Donatile Myers; wife, Bertha Sensat Myers; second wife, Essie Singleton Myers; son, Lawrence Myers; grandson, Byran; brothers, Luke and Mark Myers; and sisters, Cora Baker and Hilda Myers. Visitation was Monday and Tuesday, and a French rosary was recited Monday by Lonnie Sonnier followed by a rosary 7:30 p.m. by Deacon Bennett McNeal in the funeral home. Pallbearers were his grandchildren, Coy, Larry, Matt, Steven, Chris and Glenn Adams. Honorary pallbearer was Erin Myers. Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. MYERS, Rev. Mike LCAP 02/14/2006 The Rev. James Michael Myers, 56, went to be home with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2006, in his residence. His greatest legacy is his love for God, family and others. One of Mike’s greatest joys in life was spending time with his grandchildren. His unique sense of humor will be greatly missed. He was born in Shreveport, and had lived in the Welsh area. He had been pastor of First Baptist Church of Welsh for 12 years. He was past president of the Greater Lake Charles Rotary Club. He was chief deputy for the tax assessor’s office. He was ordained at 12th Street Baptist Church in 1990. He was a 1967 graduate of Lake Charles High School; he earned a bachelor’s degree from McNeese State University in 1977. He received a Master of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 1990 and a Doctor of Ministry from Lake Charles Bible College in 1998. Survivors include his loving wife, Patsy Langton Myers of Welsh; one daughter, Jennifer Myers Roberts and husband Russell of Lake Charles; one son, Jacob Dale Myers and wife Natasha of Maxwell, N.M.; his mother, Mrs. James S. “Myra” Myers of Lake Charles; three sisters, Sharon Myers Watson of Pottsboro, Texas, and Nancy Myers Johnson and Brenda Myers Dowden, both of Lake Charles; three brothers, Tim Myers of Sulphur and Eddie Myers and Phil Myers, both of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren, Meghan and Sydney Roberts and Zachariah and Isabel Myers; 11 nieces; and 14 nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, James S. Myers. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, in Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. The Revs. Don Johnson and Claude Fontenot will officiate. Burial will in Beech Grove Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. A graveside service will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday.