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Wallen Leger

Tue, 02/21/2017 - 6:13pm
CROWLEY

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 23, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home for Wallen Leger, 83, who died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, at 6:40 a.m. at Southwind Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Crowley surrounded by his family.
Mr. Leger was a native of Church Point and lifelong resident of Crowley. He spent 40 years in retail clothing with Heymann’s Department Store, Nichols Department Store and was an avid coin and baseball card collector. He also volunteered with the Civil Defense here in Crowley. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Fr. Matthew Higginbothan, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, will officiate for the services. The family requests visiting hours Thursday from 10 a.m. to service time. Mr. Leger will be cremated following the services with inurnment in Woodlawn Cemetery at a later date.
Mr. Leger is survived by his daughter, Shelly Arnaud of Crowley; three grandchildren, Amanda Lyn Arnaud of Branch, Yvette Nicole Petty of Lafayette and Heather Renee Arnaud of Crowley; and three great-grandchildren, Jay Jacobs, Colt Jacobs and Kamryn Petty.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Edesse Theresa Leger; his parents, Wallace and Nita Domingue Leger; and his son-in-law, James “Sonny” Arnaud.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.geesey-ferguson.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home, 301 North Avenue F, Crowley, LA 70526, 337-783-3313.

James Fredrick Bolyard

Tue, 02/21/2017 - 2:13pm
PINEVILLE

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for James Fredrick Bolyard at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23, in Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church with Rev. Bruce Miller officiating, and under the direction of John Kramer & Son Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning on Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and will resume on Thursday, from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. A recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held on Wednesday, at 7 p.m. in the Kramer Chapel.
Services will continue on Friday, Feb. 24, with visitation at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home at 301 North Avenue F, Crowley, LA 70526 beginning at 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Graveside services will follow at 1:30 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery Mausoleum, Crowley.
James Fredrick Bolyard, 85, of Pineville, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, at Rapides Regional Medical Center.
He is preceded in death by Fredrick and Allie Bolyard; and his sister, Amy Bolyard Morgan.
James was a graduate of Egan High School. After graduation he entered the United States Air Force and served during the Korean Conflict. Upon returning home he attended USL and graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering. James worked most of his life for Cleco in the Alexandria area. He worked as an Electrical Construction Engineer in building the Teche #3 Power Station in Baldwin, LA; and in the builing of the Cleco Rodemacher Power Plants #1 and #2. James ended his career in 1993 in the Transmission Group where he retired. James was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of the local Ducks Unlimited Chapter.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 60 years, Shirley Bolyard of Pineville; one brother, Richard Bolyard of Crowley; and two nephews, Charles Lynn Morgan and his wife Michelle of Egan and Danny Morgan and his wife Nicole of Houston.
Pallbearers honored to serve will be Ed Desoto, Steve Gauthier, Gary Mathews, Walter Pastor, Kevin Switzer, and Dennis Westgate. Honorary pallbearers will be George Broussard, Frank Bejsovec, Rodney Tassin, Gerald Fontenot and Rubin Granado.
To extend online notes of condolence to the Bolyard Family, please visit www.KramerFunerals.com.

Dennis Breaux

Mon, 02/20/2017 - 11:03am
JENNINGS

A Memorial Mass for Dennis Breaux, 62, will be held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Mermentau on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 11 a.m.. Dennis will be laid to rest in the Mermentau Cemetery.
Dennis was born in Jennings on April 17, 1954, to Ogden J. and Rena L Breaux. Dennis grew up in Mermentau and graduated in 1972 from Midland High School. In 1974, he enlisted in the United States Army. Dennis married Connie Miller in Mermentau and they had one daughter, Bridget. Dennis was a kind and loving person he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Dennis went to Sutherland in 1990 for a three-month job and never left. On Jan. 15, 2005, he was united in marriage to Carrie Burrows, and the continued to live in Sutherland. He was employed by LU No. 464 until he retired in 2012.
Dennis enjoyed hunting, NASCAR, watching Nebraska football, and he especially loved his dogs.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Ogden and Rena Breaux.
Dennis is survived by his wife Carrie of Sutherland Nebraska; his daughter, Bridget Breaux (Angel Lopez) of Oviedo, Florida; the most beautiful granddaughter in the world, Gabby Lopez; his sister, Wanda (Don) Bonnie of Mermentau; his brother, Terry (Rosemary) Breaux of Port St. Lucie, Florida; as well as several nieces, nephews and other family members.
To extend online condolences, please visit our website at www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.

Billy Edward Page

Mon, 02/20/2017 - 11:01am
CROWLEY

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. at Woodlawn Mausoleum for Billy Edward Page, 92, who died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at Southwind Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Crowley.
Mr. Page proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marines during World War II.
Rev. Larry Evans, pastor of Parkerson Avenue Baptist Church of Crowley, will be officiating for the services. Interment will be in Woodlawn Mausoleum.
Mr. Page was survived by his daughter, Penelope Page Boulet and her husband Rusty of Crowley; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Flanagan Page; his parents, Eurban Brewer and Lou Cleatus Miller Page; one sister, Dolly Page Osburn; and three brothers, Cedric Page, Kenneth Page and Woodrow Page.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.geesey-ferguson.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

Gloria P. Hanks

Mon, 02/20/2017 - 10:23am
CROWLEY

Funeral Services will be held for Gloria P. Hanks, 73, at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 20, at Duhon Funeral Home - Crowley Chapel with Rev. Kerry Doucet officiating. Visitation will be held in the Duhon Funeral Home - Crowley Chapel beginning on Sunday, Feb. 19, at 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. and will resume on Monday at 8 a.m. until just prior to the time of service. Interment will follow the chapel service and will be in Indian Bayou Methodist Cemetery. Mrs. Hanks passed away on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017.
Gloria was a loving daughter, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and sweet friend who loved the LORD JESUS CHRIST and was not ashamed of it. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Mrs. Hanks is survived by her children, Jackie McCroskey and her husband Timothy of Port Arthur, Texas, Amanda Doucet and her husband Kerry of Crowley and Linda Marie of Kinder; grandchildren, Tyler McCroskey, Kristina Richey, Sarah Leger and Joshua Doucet; sisters, Geraldine P. Hanks of Crowley, Sharon Fontenot and her husband Wayne of Lafayette and Christine P. Kratzer of Crowley; great-grandchildren, Jazmine McCroskey, Amariah Suarez, Savannah Leger, Joseph Romero and Shantellle Romero.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Oural Hanks Jr.; daughter, Teri Miller; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Pilcher.
Pallbearers will be Chris Fontenot, Marc Fontenot, Jon Hanks, Gerami Hanks, Joshua Doucet and John Richey.
The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to the Staff of Southwind Nursing home for the care given to their Mother during her brief stay.
You may view the obituary, sign the guest registry and express condolences online to Mrs. Hanks’ family online at www.duhonfuneralhome.com.
Duhon Funeral Home, LLC - Crowley, (337) 783 - 1395, 1529 Crowley - Rayne Hwy., Crowley70526 is in charge of all of the arrangements.

Clara Mae Primeaux Roy

Mon, 02/20/2017 - 10:22am
IOTA

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iota, for Clara Mae Primeaux Roy, 73, who died Feb. 16, 2017, in Lake Charles.
Fr. Jude Thierry, pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church, will be officiating for the services. The family is requesting visiting hours to be held Monday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Monday. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Iota.
Clara’s life joys were her husband, children, grandchildren and her faith. She had a passion for nature especially gardening and fishing. Everyone called her friend and she never met a stranger; and as she would say, “It is what it is.”
She is survived by one daughter, Karla Roy Powell and her husband Sam of Lake Charles; one son, Kendall Roy of Carlyss; six sisters, Carrie Johnson of Crowley, Beulah Bertrand and her husband Wilbur of Crowley, Alice Johnson of Crowley, Eula Chase and her husband Mitch of Crowley, Doris James and her husband Ronnie of Crowley and Irene Richard and her husband Richard of Crowley; four brothers, Ovrilien Primeaux and his wife Marylena of Iota, Ernest Primeaux and his wife Yvonne of Crowley, Lyndras Primeaux and his wife Linda of Crowley and Minus Primeaux and his wife Carolyn of Crowley; five grandchildren, Amber Mihlbauer, Patrick Powell, Nicholas Powell, Leigh Ann Mihlbauer and Kolby Roy; and one great-grandchild, Jadyn Little.
Clara is preceded in death by her husband, Merlin “Bobby” Ray Roy; her son, Christopher James Roy; her daughter, Karen Faye Roy Mihlbauer; her parents, Amelia and Blaze Primeaux; and three brothers, Uray, Ora and Alfred Primeaux.
Pallbearers will be Patrick Powell, Nicholas Powell, Kolby Roy, Noah Guidry, Shannon Richard and Arthur Richard.
Condolences may be sent to the family by www.geesey-ferguson.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home in Iota.

Lady Wolves breeze through first round

Fri, 02/17/2017 - 1:16pm
Lisa Soileaux, Rayne Acadian-Tribune
Friday, February 17, 2017

RAYNE - Right out the gate, the No. 10-ranked Rayne High Lady Wolves took charge and never looked back as they claimed a 74-55 first round win over Morgan City during the 2017 state 4A basketball playoffs.
“The game went pretty much like we expected,” stated Rayne Coach Chester Randell on the first round win. “But, I was not expecting to give up that many points at the end. We’ve been having this problem all season -- gotta learn how to finish games.”
The Lady Wolves maintained a distant lead throughout the quick-pace contest, including a 36-17 halftime score, mainly led by seniors Keysuana Moore and Tajané Butler combining for points at the half.
Moore finished the game on top with 27 total points including three 3’s, followed by Butler with 20.
Wrapping up the Rayne scoring were Tiesha Young with nine, eight by Atari Collins, Paige Figaro with four, and a bucket by Kelsey Kelly, Devin Sias and Kacelyn Dugas.
In the second half of play, Morgan City stayed closer in the third quarter, but broke loose with 27 points in the final stanza due to a few Rayne turnovers and clutch three’s by MC point guard Alisha Singleton. She led Morgan City scoring with 18 points on the night, 17 in the second half.
“We let things get a little out of hand at the end despite having a good lead,” Randell continued. “We could have wrapped this up earlier but we were making a bunch of little mistakes.”
“The farther you get at this level, the more you have to tone things down at the end for a contolled win,” Randell concluded. “We will see what next week brings.”
Rayne will take a long trip to Shreveport on Monday where they will face No. 7-ranked Huntington High School. The Raiders defeated Leesville, 62-48.

Rayne Mayor to DOTD: ‘Show me the money’

Fri, 02/17/2017 - 1:12pm
Steve Bandy, Rayne Acadian-Tribune
Friday, February 17, 2017

Mayor Charles “Chuck” Robichaux told members of the city council Monday night that he is reluctant to sign the final agreement with the state Department of Transportation and Development accepting Zaunbrecher Road into the city street system.
Besides a large crack that has appeared in the road surface in front of Hebert Machine Shop, Robichaux said there is a concern that the city may not receive the $313,000 it was promised as part of the deal.
That “deal” had DOTD repairing and upgrading Zaunbrecher Road from Second Street to U.S. Hwy. 90. In return, the city would accept that portion of Zaunbrecher Road that is within the corporate limits into the city system and would henceforth be responsible for it’s maintenance.
Part of the agreement, according to Robichaux, is that the city would receive $313,000 from the state that could be used for road maintenance where needed.
The parish would “take over” that section of the roadway outside the city limits.
The council voted a couple of months ago to authorize the mayor to sign the agreement and “they want us to sign off really bad,” the mayor said.
Robichaux said he has been “going back and forth” with DOTD District Engineer Administrator via emails concerning both the fault in the road and the city’s promised funding.
Concerning the fault, Robichaux said he was informed by Oliver that “there is no warranty on the contractor’s work.”
In other words, he continued, “if we accept it, we have to fix it.”
Concerning the promised $313,000, Robichaux said that, while Oliver never came right out and admitted it, “I kind of read between the lines and, flat out, the state is broke and we may not see that money for a long time ... if ever.”
The mayor said that funding was earmarked for any of a number of road repair projects including:
• West Jeff Davis from its intersection with The Boulevard to the waste water treatment plant;
• Oak Street and Reynolds Extension in the area of the youth baseball fields;
• East E Street from Polk to Windsor streets;
• Edgewood, where Robichaux said he was told by engineers that “if we don’t repair that road in the next two years, we’re going to have to totally reconstruct it,” a project he said would triple the cost.
“Any of these projects would be something we would already have done in 2021 when we finish paying off the bonds for the last major street overlay and begin again,” he said.
Councilman Jimmy Fontenot explained, “When we voted to authorized you to sign the agreement with DOTD, it was giving you the authority to sign or not to sign, as you see fit.”
“I feel that as long as we don’t sign, as long as the road is technically their’s, we hold the cards,” Robichaux said. “Fix the road and show me the money and I’ll sign.”
Robichaux said he is scheduled to meet with Oliver Friday and will report back to the council following that meeting.
In other action, the council set a public hearing for March 13 to hear comments on a plan to sell property not needed for public use.
The property is located adjacent to and west of Landry’s Feed Store on U.S. Highway 90.
Robichaux was authorized to sign and submit a cooperative endeavor agreement between the state and the city for the Martin Luther King Community Center Improvements Project.
Robichaux said the state funding — which the city must match on a 10 percent basis — “is moving up in levels” and “it looks good, getting better.”
The city already has more than the projected 10 percent match “set aside” for the project, according to the mayor.
The council also upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Committee concerning the building at 810 W. South First, upholding the “stop work” order and mandating that the owner obtain all necessary permits before continuing any work on the structure.
More on the February city council meeting will be carried in the Feb. 23 edition.

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