Obituaries

Rodney Alan Fruge

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Funeral services for Rodney Alan Fruge, 59, of Welsh were held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, at 11 a.m., with Father Charles McMillin officiating. A gathering of family and friends was held at the funeral home beginning Monday, Sept. 2, from 3:30-9 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 6 p.m. Visitation resumed Tuesday, Sept.r 3, 2019, from 8 a.m. until the time of his service at 11 a.m. Burial followed in Andrus Cove Cemetery. Rodney was born in Jennings on Sept. 1, 1959, to Leonard Fruge and Leona Dupuis Fruge.

Willard Smith

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Funeral services for Mr. Willard Smith, 87, of Jennings will be held Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, at 2 p.m. in Miguez Funeral Home in Jennings ,with Bro. Jack Harris officiating.

Visitation for Mr. Smith will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 30, 2019, and continue until time of service.

Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.

Linda Meche Blanchette

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CROWLEY - Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel for Linda Meche Blanchette, 70, who passed away Aug. 28, 2019,

Scott James Fontenot

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Memorial services for Scott James Fontenot, 33, of Iota will be held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings today, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at 11 a.m., with Rev. Kevin Colson officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at the funeral home beginning today, Thursday, Aug. 29, from 9 a.m. until the time of his service at 11 a.m.

Burial will follow in St. Jules Cemetery.

Scott was born in Lafayette on Sept. 11, 1985, to Marcus Fontenot and Tonya LeJeune Fontenot. He was called from this earthly life by his Heavenly Father on Aug. 23, 2019.

Mary Ann LeJeune Richard

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Mrs. Mary Ann LeJeune Richard, 77, passed away at 6:31 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, in Lady of the Oaks Retirement Manor in Lafayette.

Her body will be cremated as requested by her family. Arrangements are entrusted to Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings.

Mrs. Richard was a lifelong resident of Jennings and a retired secretary in agriculture. She loved going to church, reading her Bible, shopping and spending time with her family and friends.

Douglas Irvin Broyles

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Funeral services for Mr. Douglas Irvin Broyles, 77, of Jennings will be held Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, in Miguez Funeral Home at 10 a.m., with Sonny Childs officiating, assisted by

Priscilla Marie Charles

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Funeral services for Ms. Priscilla Marie Charles, 86, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in St. James Baptist Church in Roanoke, with Rev. Dr. Willie Maynard

Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Earl Coble

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Nicholas “Nicky” Earl Coble, 38, of Welsh passed away on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, in Odessa, Texas. A celebration of Nicky’s life will be held Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, at

Priscilla Marie Charles

Funeral services for Priscilla Marie Charles, 86, will be announced by Semien-Lewis Mortuary of Jennings. Ms. Charles entered into eternal rest Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, in Methodist Hospital in Houston,

Winter Michelle LaVergne

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A Mass of Christian burial for Winter Michelle LaVergne, 34, of Hathaway will be held at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Hathaway Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, at 4 p.m., with Father Bill Miller officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings today, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, from 4-10 p.m., with a rosary recited at 6 p.m. Visitation will resume Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of her funeral mass.

Winter will be laid to rest in Raymond/Hathaway Community Cemetery.