Obituaries

Ray A. Boudoin

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Ray was born Aug. 16, 1938, to Arceneaux and Lillian Gary Boudoin and left his earthly life on Sept. 28, 2020.

Thelma Jean Conner Schexnider

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LAKE ARTHUR - A Mass of Christian burial for Thelma Jean Conner Schexnider, 84, of Lake Arthur was held at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020 at 2 p.m.

A gathering of family and friends was held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Lake Arthur Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, from 1:30-9 p.m., with a rosary recited at 7 p.m. Visitation resumed Saturday form 8 a.m. until the time of her funeral mass.

Thelma was laid to rest in Shell Beach Cemetery following her funeral mass.

David Shawn Authement

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Funeral services for David Shawn Authement, 32, of Jennings were held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. Visitation was held from 3-7 p.m. Saturday.

The family of Mr. Authement has decided upon cremation following his service.

He was called from this earthly life by his Heavenly Father on Sept. 23, 2020.

David was born in Jennings on Jan. 22, 1988, to Arthur Istre and Claudette Authement.

Ivy ‘Butch’ Walker, III

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Ivy “Butch” Walker, III passed away Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, at the age 62.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Quirk and Son Funeral Home of Eunice, with Pastor Tommy McManus officiating.

A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, from 8 a.m. until time of services.

Mary Ellen Fondel Semien

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A public viewing will be held today, Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, from noon until 9 p.m. in the church chapel at Semien-Lewis Mortuary, located at 819 N. State St. in Jennings. Funerals will be held Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Jennings at 11 a.m. in Union Baptist Church, and Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Lake Charles at 2 p.m. in Eastwood United Pentecostal Church, located at 2501 Opelousas St.

Loretha Jones

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It is with heavy hearts that the family of Loretha Jones announces her passing at the age of 93.

Shirley Jeanette Smith

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Funeral services for Shirley Jeanette Smith will be held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings today, Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, at 11 a.m.

Frederick Paul Miller

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A Mass of Christian burial for Frederick Paul Miller, 62, of Basile was held at St. Jules Catholic Church in Tee Mamou Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, at 1 p.m.

Bradford Lane ‘Brad’ Thibodeaux

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A Mass of Christian burial was held at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church for Bradford Lane “Brad” Thibodaux, 66, of Roanoke Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, at 3 p.m., with Father Keith Pellerin officiating.

Frederick Paul Miller

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A Mass of Christian burial for Frederick Paul Miller, 62, of Basile was held at St. Jules Catholic Church in Tee Mamou Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, at 1 p.m.

A gathering of family and friends was held at the funeral home Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, from 3-8 p.m., with a rosary recited at 6 p.m. The family requested that visitation resume Monday from 8 a.m. until the time of his funeral mass. Frederick was laid to rest in St. Jules/ Tee Mamou Cemetery.