Obituaries published Jun 1998 in the Opelousas Daily World, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Don Johnson, DW9Johnson@aol.com ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** Note: Dates of Obituaries have been approximated. Actually date may vary by a few days. Jacob Arclese (pic), 8 Jun 1998 Funeral services for Jacob Arclese, 15 months, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Fresh Annointing Ministries in Opelousas. Burial will be in St. Matthew's Cemetery in Ville Platte. The Rev. McKinley Brown will officiate. Jacob died at 8:23 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 1998, in Children's Hospital in New Orleans. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Sam (Manwella) Arclese of Opelousas; two brothers, Johnathon Arclese and Joshua Arclese, both of Opelousas; maternal grandmother, Rose Burleigh of Opelousas; and his paternal grandmother, Mary Jane Arclese of Opelousas. Visitation will be held from 8 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. Saturday in Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements. Willis Bonner, 14 Jun 1998 Funeral services for Mr. Willis Edward Bonner, 91, will be held at noon Tuesday in Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Bill Youngblood will officiate. Mr. Bonner, a resident of Austin, Texas, died at 4:10 p.m. Friday, June 12, 1998, in St. David Hospital in Austin, Texas. A longtime employee of Texaco, Mr. Bonner was a member of Humble Cottage No. 19 in Opelousas. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and member of the Jerusalem Temple of the Shrine in New Orleans. Survivors include a daughter, Rosemary Bonner Lawrence of Verona, Wis.; and three grandchildren, Laura Lawrence of Austin, Texas, Kimberly Lawrence of Stanford, Conn., and Sgt. 1st Class Edward P. Lawrence of West Point, N.Y. Mrs. Bonner was preceded in death by his first wife, Antoinette Stagg; second wife, Selma Ray Kahn; and his parents, James Thomas and Mary Endsley Bonner. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. until the time of services Tuesday. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Highway, Opelousas, is in charge of arrangements. Raoul Boutte, 8 Jun 1998 ARNAUDVILLE - Funeral services for Mr. Raoul "Ram" Boutte, 87, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in St. Francis Regis Catholic Church with burial in the church mausoleum. The Rev. William Ruskoski, church pastor, will officiate. Mr. Boutte, a resident of Arnaudville, died at 6:50 a.m. Sunday, May 31, 1998, in Doctors' Hospital of Opelousas. Melancon Funeral Home of Arnaudville is in charge of arrangements. Henrietta Brooks, 8 Jun 1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Henrietta Brooks, 92, will be held at 7 p.m. Friday in Williams Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas with burial in the Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery. Dismissal will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday. The Rev. Woodrow Thompson will officiate. Mrs. Brooks died Tuesday, June 2, 1998, in Moosa Memorial Hospital in Eunice. Survivors include a son-in-law, Hershel Watson of Opelousas; a daughter, Jeanie Watson of New Orleans; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. She also leaves to mourn a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mrs. Brooks was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Louis Minor. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday in Williams Funeral Home of Opeousas, which is in charge of arrangements. Rena Brown, 8 Jun 1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Rena Brown, 64, are incomplete at this time. Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Linda Brunet, 8 Jun 1998 VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mrs. Linda Brunet, 56, of Basile, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Vandenburg Cemetery. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. Mildred V. Budd, 21 Jun 1998 OPELOUSAS - Funeral services for Mildred V. Budd, 82, will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday at St. Landry Catholic Church with the burial in the Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery in Opelousas. Mrs. Budd, a resident of Opelousas, died at 9:40 a.m. on June 19, 1998 at Doctors' Hospital of Opelousas. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Sibille Funeral Home in Opelousas. It will continue at 8 a.m. on Monday until the time of service. Also, a rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. She was preceded in death by her husband Mr. Murphy John Foster Budd Jr. Survivors include: two sons, Foster Budd III of Opelousas and Dr. John Mason Budd of Columbia, Mo.; one daughter, Mary Budd of Opelousas; one brother, Woodrow Veillon of Chataigner; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Sherman Cormier, 8 Jun 1998 CARENCRO - Funeral services for Mr. Sherman Cormier, 36, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel with burial in the St. Peter Catholic Church Cemetery. Mr. Cormier died at 12:45 p.m. Monday, June 1, 1998, in Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette. Visitation will be held from noon Tuesday until the time of services Wednesday. Melancon Funeral Home, Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel, 4117 N. University Ave., Carencro, is in charge of arrangements. Charles Davis (pic), 8 Jun 1998 KROTZ SPRINGS - Funeral services for Mr. Charles W. "C.W." Davis, 75, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the First Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Brother Randy Bourgeois will officiate. Mr. Davis, a resident of Krotz Springs, died at 9:10 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 1998, in Opelousas General Hospital. He was a retired construction worker. Survivors include his wife, Edaise Hebert Davis of Krotz Springs; a son, Charles C. Davis and his wife, Alice, of Prairieville; two daughters, Frances D. Bannon of Gonzales and Iris Freeman and her husband, Walter, of Baton Rouge; a brother, Bobby Davis; a sister, Martha Williamson; a daughter-in-law, Sue Panek Davis; seven grandchildren, Brad Davis, Paul Davis, Carol Brannon Dupre', Nicholas Freeman, Dianna Tryon, Daniel Davis Jr. and Adam Davis; and four great-grandchildren. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by a son, Daniel G. Davis Sr.; a son-in-law, Mike Brannon; and four sisters. Visitation was held from 1-10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. until the time of services Monday. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Krotz Springs is in charge of arrangements. James Gamble, 8 Jun 1998 CHURCH POINT - Funeral services for Mr. James D. Gamble, 65, of Church Point, will be held (time and date pending) in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Monsignor Bienvenu Cemetery. Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements. Diana Guillory, 8 Jun 1998 MAMOU - Funeral services for Mrs. Dianne F. Guillory, 52, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in St. Ann's Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. Loycie Guillory, 21 Jun 1998 VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Loycie Guillory, 71, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Old Ville Platte cemetery. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of the arrangements. Rose Guillory, 21 Jun 1998 LAWTELL - Funeral services for Rose Guillory, 72, will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Guillory, a resident of Port Arthur, Texas, died at 10:40 p.m. on June 17, 1998 at Park Place Hospital in Port Arthur, Texas. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Malcolm O'Leary. She was preceded in death by her parents Ellis and Philomena Guillory and two brothers, Charles and John Guillory. Survivors include: four brothers, Adam Guillory of Springfield, Joseph Guillory of Port Arthur, Tx., Sterling Guillory and Ulysses Guillory, both of Lawtell. Louise Harmon, 8 Jun 1998 CHURCH POINT - Funeral services for Mrs. Louise David Harmon, 84, were held at 10 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial in the old church mausoleum. The Rev. Don Leger will officiate. Mrs. Harmon died at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 1998, in her New Orleans residence. She was a sixth grade teacher for 10 years at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Convent, now Our Mother of Peace School. Survivors include two daughters, Connie Harmon of New Orleans and Monica Powell of Bogalusa; a brother, Johnny David of Church Point; three sisters, Rita Parrott of New Orleans, Viola McBride of Bunkie and Theresa Brouillette of Marksville; and a grandson, Sammy Bonnette. Mrs. Harmon was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Harmon; two brothers, Francis Harmon and Donald David; and two sisters, Celia Parrott and Jeanette Guidry. Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. until the time of services Friday. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Thursday. Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point was in charge of arrangements. Joseph Jackson Sr., 8 Jun 1998 Funeral services for Mr. Joseph Jackson Sr., 87, were held at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church in Opelousas with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Jason Rubin, church pastor, officiated. Mr. Jackson died Tuesday, June 2, 1998, in his Opelousas residence. Survivors include four sons, Buster Jackson and Joseph Jackson Jr., both of Opelousas, Solomon Jackson of Lafayette and Rufus Jackson of Dallas, Texas. Visitation was held from 5-10 p.m. Thursday in St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church in Opelousas. Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Lonie Johnson, 21 Jun 1998 VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Lonie Joseph Johnson, 15, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the First Baptist Church here. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of arrangements. Ignatius Jones Sr. (pic), 8 Jun 1998 SUNSET - Funeral services for Mr. Ignatius "Nace" Jones Sr., 69, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Zion Travelers Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Aarin Thomas will officiate. Mr. Jones died Wednesday, June 3, 1998, in Lafayette. Survivors include four sons, Leroy Jones of Rayne, Desirie Jones and Ignatius Jones Jr., both of Houston, Texas, and Jude Jones of Sunset; two step-sons; three daughters, Dora Jones and Ruby Jones, both of Houston, Texas, and Cheryl Jones of Sunset; three step-daughters; three brothers, Bertman Hebert of Houston, Texas, Felix Hebert of Orange, Texas, and John Hebert of Bellevue; three sisters, Coreatha Richard, Essie Duplechain, both of Orange, Texas, and Mary Alice Mayfield of Grand Coteau; 30 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He also leaves to mourn a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bertha Jones; and sister, Bertha Charlot. Visitation will be held from 5-10 p.m. Friday in Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Hubert Lavergne, 14 Jun 1998 Funeral services for Mr. Hubert Lavergne, 64, will be held (time pending) Monday in St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Lavergne, a resident of Opelousas, died at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 1998, in Prompt Succor Nursing Home. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy C. Lavergne of Opelousas; his mother, Cecile H. Lavergne of Opelousas; two brothers, Russell Lavergne of Baker and Rodney Lavergne of Zackery; and a sister, Shirley L. Wetzel of New Iberia. Mr. Lavergne was preceded in death by his father, Russell Lavergne; brother, Jake Lavergne; and sister, Barbara Lavergne. Visitation will be held 4-10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. until the time of services Monday. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Highway, Opelousas, is in charge of arrangements. Leora LeJeune, 8 Jun 1998 Leora Jagneaux LeJuene, 86, a native of Church Point and resident of Lafayette for 35 years, died at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 1998, in the Evangeline Oaks Nursing Home in Carencro. Memorial contributions in Mrs. LeJeune's name may be made to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St., Suite 200, Lafayette, La., 70503. Martin & Castille Funeral Home Inc. of Lafayette was in charge of arrangements. Josephine Lyons, 8 Jun 1998 CHURCH POINT - Funeral services for Mrs. Vorise Lyons, the former Josephine Venable, 93, of Pineville, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial in the church mausoleum. Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements. Emilie Manuel, 8 Jun 1998 VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mrs. Emilie Manuel, 88, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial in Evangeline Memorial Cemetery. The Rev. Connely Bertrand will officiate. Mrs. Manuel, a resident of Ville Platte, died at 11:10 a.m. Monday, June 1, 1998, in Ville Platte Medical Center. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Murrel Manuel of Ville Platte; a son, Huey Manuel of Mamou; a brother, Delta Fontenot of Point Blue; two sisters, Rose Nezat and Lelma Manuel, both of Opelousas; five grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Mrs. Manuel was preceded in death by a son, Bruce Manuel; and two grandsons, James Bruce Manuel Jr. and Robert Paul Manuel. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. until the time of services Wednesday. A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. Willie McCoy, 8 Jun 1998 CROWLEY - Funeral services for Mr. Willie McCoy, 96, were held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Bethel CME with burial in the West Crowley Cemetery. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Carrie Milburn (pic), 8 Jun 1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie Bell Simmons Milburn, 86, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Marks United Methodist Church in Opelousas. Burial will be in the Green Chapel of Little Teche. The Rev. Davis W. Clark will officiate. Mrs. Milburn died at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 1998, in Shreveport. Survivors include three sons, Earl Milburn Jr. and his wife, Lou Ella, Curley Milburn and his wife, Joyce, and Lawrence Milburn, all of Opelousas; six daughters, Marilyn Williams and her husband, Mack, of Shreveport, Lula Chatman of Opelousas, Rose Hughes and her husband, Roosevelt, of Sacramento, Calif., Constance Stringfellow and her husband, Bill, of Moreno Valley, Calif., Carrie Hawkins and her husband, Richard, of Keithville and Dianne Milburn of Greensboro, N.C.; a brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Frankie Simmons of Aransaspass, Texas; a sister and brother-in-law, Leona S. and George Offord of Houston, Texas; 37 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Mrs. Milburn also leaves to mourn a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Earl Milburn Sr.; parents, Wilson and Trilby Simmons; brothers, Wilson Jr. and Gerald Simmons; and sisters, Hazel Garriett and Mary S. Wright. Visitation will be held from 5-10 p.m. Friday in Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements. Dorsey Olivier (pic), 8 Jun 1998 ARNAUDVILLE - Funeral services Mr. Dorsey Olivier, 83, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Francis Regis Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. William Ruskoski, church pastor, will officiate. Phyllis Darby Stelly will provide musicial selections, including "Just A Closer Walk With Thee," "Amazing Grace," "Our Father," "How Great Thou Art" and "On Eagles Wings." Mr. Olivier, a native and lifelong resident of Arnaudville, died at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 1998, in Doctors' Hospital in Opelousas. A parishoner of St. Francis Regis Catholic Church and a member of the Holy Name Society, Mr. Olivier retired in 1988 after 32 years as the overseer on the Bordelon Plantation in Arnaudville. Survivors include his wife, Beulah Miller Olivier of Arnaudville; two daughters, Betty Dugas and her husband, Ashton, of Sunset, and Jean LeBlanc of Lafayette; a son, Charles Olivier and friend, Judy Taylor, of Arnaudville; two sisters, Germaine Lanclos and her husband, Alex, of Sunset and Bunice Miller of Arnaudville; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Mr. Olivier was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Olivier and the former Clothilde Lagrange, both natives of Arnaudville; and three sisters, Bertie Bertonet, Pearl Kidder and Merle Quebedeaux. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. until the time of services Wednesday. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Michael Dugas, Ronald Dugas, Chad LeBlanc, Coby LeBlanc, Joshua Olivier and Brandon Olivier will serve as pallbearers. Karlene Dugas and Tori Olivier will be honorary pallbearers. Melancon Funeral Home of Arnaudville will officiate. Renella L. Oncale (Pic), 21 Jun 1998 OPELOUSAS - Funeral services for Renella LeBlanc Oncale, 60, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Barre with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Port Barre. The service will be conducted by the Rev. Michael Hebert. Mrs. Oncale, a resident of Port Barre owned and operated Coonie's Bakery in Opelousas with her husband, died at 10:30 a.m. June 20, 1998 at Earl K. Long Hospital in Baton Rouge. She was a member of the American Business Women's Association. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas. A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. It will continue at 7 a.m. Monday until the time of service. She was preceded in death by her husband M.J. "Coonie" Oncale and her parents, Claude and Esther Autin LeBlanc and a sister Bertha Oncale. Survivors include: three sons, Patrick Joseph Oncale of Prairieville, Christopher James Oncale of Carencro and Ronald John Oncale of Krotz Springs; three daughters, Mrs. Patricia Soileau of Port Barre, Sandra Oncale of Port Barre and Mrs. Brenda Credeur of Port Barre; two sisters, Claudette Aguillard of Southhaven, Ms. and Imelda Fontenot of Welch; and 17 grandchildren. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Highway will be in charge of arrangements. Marie Ortego, 8 Jun 1998 WASHINGTON - Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Ruby Ortego, 70, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Ortego, a resident of Washington, died at 10:10 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 1998, in Opelousas General Hospital. Survivors include three sons, Paul Wayne Ortego of Opelousas, Danny Ray Ortego and Bobby Ortego, both of Port Barre; five daughters, Shirley Stephens of Washington, Rita Deshotels, Carolyn Devillier, both of Port Barre, Debbie Richard of Lemoyne, and Cathy Griffin of Ville Platte; four brothers, Emile Soileau and Wilson Soileau, both of Port Barre, Jessie Soileau of Opelousas and George Soileau of Mamou; a sister, Bertha Joubert of Opelousas; 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Ortego was preceded in death by her parents, Ludovi and Isaune Phillips Soileau; her husband, Paul Ortego; and a grandson, Todd Richard. Pallbearers will be Shannon Richard, Matt Stephens, Marcus Ortego, Ricky Richard, Ricky Wyble and Chad Breaux. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. Thursday until the time of services Friday. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday. Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Elaine Quirk, 8 Jun 1998 PINE PRAIRIE - Funeral services for Mrs. Roland (Elaine) Quirk, 70, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Resthaven Cemetery in Oakdale. Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Miracle Richard, 8 Jun 1998 BRISTOL - Graveside services for the infant Miracle Angel Richard were held at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Sunrise Baptist Cemetery. The Rev. Sonnier officiated. Miracle died at 11:55 p.m. Saturday, May 28, 1998, in Women's and Children's Hospital in Baton Rouge. Survivors include Carrie and Calvin Richard of Church Point; her paternal grandmother, Leonie R. Richard of Opelousas; her maternal grandparents, Samuel Wheeler and Mary Angelle, both of Church Point. Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point was in charge of arrangements. Viola Schexnailder (pic), 8 Jun 1998 ARNAUDVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Viola "Balo" Trahan Schexnailder, 88, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Francis Regis Catholic Church with burial in the church mausoleum. The Rev. William Ruskoski, church pastor, will officiate. Phyllis Darby Stelly will provide musical selections, including "Amazing Grace," "Hail Mary, Gentle Woman," "Prayer of St. Francis" and "Take My Hand, Precious Lord." Mrs. Schexnailder, a native and lifelong resident of Arnaudville, died at 4:25 a.m. Sunday, May 31, 1998, in Senior Village Nursing Home. She was a parishoner of St. Francis Regis Catholic Church. Survivors include a brother, Leopold Trahan of Westwego; and three sisters, Mrs. Edwin (Hilda) Willingham of Lafayette, Mrs. Blackie (Nola) Dohmann of Opelousas and Miss Genevieve Trahan of Arnaudville. Mrs. Schexnailder was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Schexnailder; parents, Pierre Trahan Sr. and the former Louisiana Roy, both natives of Arnaudville; three brothers, Louis Trahan, Pierre "Tip" Trahan Jr. and Harold Trahan; and two sisters, Etta Trahan and Mrs. Eric (Maggie) Miller. Visitation will be held from 4:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. until the time of services Tuesday. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Melancon Funeral Home of Arnaudville is in charge of arrangements. Gloria Skinner, 8 Jun 1998 EUNICE - Funeral services for Mrs. Gloria Skinner, 30, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in St. Luke Baptist Church with burial in the St. Mathilda Cemetery. Mrs. Skinner, a resident of Eunice, died Monday, June 1, 1998, in Eunice. Survivors include her mother, Thelma Skinner of Eunice; a son, Gerald Wayne Skinner of Eunice; two daughters, Alasha Mikel Skinner and Ladaysha Skinner, both of Eunice; six brothers, Walter Skinner of Texas City, Texas, Johnny Skinner and Phillip Skinner, both of Eunice, Carol Skinner of Lawndale, Calif., Joseph Skinner of Lamarque, Texas, and Danny Skinner of Los Angeles, Calif.; and eight sisters, Eula Mae Wilson, Helen Vallery, Carrie Ann Skinner, all three of Eunice, Mary Griffin of Oklahoma City, Okla., Bertha Skinner of Lawndale, Calif., Elizabeth Skinner, Brenda Clark, both of Los Angeles, Calif., and Judy Lee of California. Visitation will be held from 5-10 p.m. Thursday in St. Luke Baptist Church. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Alice Doucet Soileau, 21 Jun 1998 VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Alice Doucet Soileau, 87, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Sacred Heart Church in Ville Platte with the burial in B.J. Fontenot Cemetary. Mrs. Soileau, a resident of Ville Platte, died at 8:20 p.m. on June 19, 1998 at Ville Platte Medical Center. Visitation will be held on Saturday at 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Ville Platte. It will continue at 8 a.m. on Sunday until the time of service. Also, a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. on Saturday. She was preceded in death by her husband Millard Soileau. Survivors include: three sons, Verlas Soileau, Curtis Soileau and Kerry Soileau all of Ville Platte; one daughter, Bernita S. Fontenot of Grand Prairie; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. Betty Thibodeaux, 8 Jun 1998 EUNICE - Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Thibodeaux, 58, of Eunice, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel with burial in St. Louis Cemetery. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Orelena Thomas, 14 Jun 1998 VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mrs. Orelena Edwards Thomas, 50, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Thomas, a resident of Ville Platte, died Thursday, June 11, 1998, in Ville Platte Medical Center. Survivors include two sons, Roy J. Thomas and Terry Thomas, both of Ville Platte; six brothers, Dennis Edwards of Ville Platte, Jimmie Edwards, Russell Edwards, Morris Edwards, all three of Eunice, Cleny Edwards and Robert J. Edwards, both of Lake Charles; five sisters, Rosella Wilson of Crosby, Texas, Mercedes Domain of Amas, Texas, Barbara A. Edwards of Lake Charles, Renella Edwards of Eunice and Dorothy Thomas of Ville Platte; her best friend, Elsie Keys of Plaisance; and two grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 5-10 p.m. Sunday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Alice Williams, 8 Jun 1998 LAKE CHARLES - Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Elizabeth Williams, 49, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Greater St. Mary Baptist Church. Burial will be West Fork Cemetery in Moss Bluff. Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles is in charge of arrangements.