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It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Cheryl Fontenot, 56, of Jennings announces her passing from this life into the arms of angels on Oct. 7, 2016, while surrounded by loving family. Cheryl was born in Jennings to Calvin Lee Dupont Sr. and Elda Lane LeJeune on July 5, 1960. Cheryl worked as a caregiver. She loved to read, take cruises and vacations. Cheryl was a lifetime fan of the New Orleans Saints. Above all else, Cheryl loved to spend time with her family. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Cheryl is survived by her fiancé, Leonard John Fruge of Jennings; two sons, Jerry J. Fontenot Jr. (Rhonda) of Jennings and Houston Lee Fontenot (Arianna) of Crowley; three daughters, Christina Fontenot (Luke Cormier) of Hathaway, Jennifer Ann Fontenot of Charenton and Jessica Brown (Matthew) of Farmerville; two step-daughters, Hollie Evans (John) of Jennings and Kami Mallett (Mike) of Lake Charles; three brothers, Mark Dupont of Crowley, Malcolm “Moose” Dupont of Jennings, and Calvin Lee “Bitsy” Dupont of Midland; 24 grandchildren; as well as five great-grandchildren, plus one more on the way.
Cheryl is preceded in death by her parents, Calvin Lee Dupont Sr. and Elda Lane LeJeune; her husband, Jerry Joseph Fontenot Sr.; her brother, Richard Dupont; and her sister, Natasha Patin.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Cheryl Ann Dupont Fontenot, 56, of Jennings will be held at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Jennings on Monday, Oct. 10, at 1 p.m. with Father Charles McMillin officiating. Visitation will be held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings on Sunday, Oct. 9, from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. with a rosary recited at 6 p.m. Visitation will resume on Monday at 9 a.m. until the time of her Funeral Mass. Cheryl will be laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery.
Carrying Cheryl to her final resting place in Greenwood Cemetery will be Cecil Gary Jr., Joshua Marceaux, Brennan Brown, Kurt “Daniel” Daigle Jr., Malcolm Dupont and Mark Dupont. Honorary pallbearers will be Howard Daigle and Calvin “Bitsy” Dupont Jr.
To extend online condolences, please visit our website at www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.

LAKE CHARLES - When it comes to district play, it’s a whole new ball game during football season. The pressure is on, every play matters, and teams are hungry for a district crown. That’s just what Friday’s 3-4A district opener between the LaGrange Gators and Rayne High Wolves was all about -- on all three counts.
A quick Gator defense and a few key Wolves banged up, the difference was just enough for LaGrange to pull out a 15-14 win over Rayne. The loss saw the Wolves suffer their first loss of the season, 5-1, and a 0-1 district start.
“In a tight game like this, every play counts,” stated Rayne Head Coach Curt Ware on his team’s first loss of the season. “We had a couple of opportunities in the first half, but we came up short with a couple of fumbles aand that really hurt. Against a quick, experienced team like this (LaGrange), they will make you pay.”
The Wolves opened the ballgame with a score on the opening drive of the night, a long series on runs by Trent Winbush, Darien Harmon and Johnny Deculit. A 23-yard touchdown pass from Donald Doucet to Johnny Deculit saw Rayne light up the scoreboard. The extra point was missed and Rayne held an early 6-0 lead midway through the first quarter of play.
The Gators’ first drive was a three and out with Rayne looking at a drive from midfield. A couple of key penalties and Doucet brought down by LaGrange defender behind the line, Rayne was forced to punt, leaving the Gators deep in their own territory.
Another three and out for the Gators saw another LaGrange punt, but this one was blocked by Rayne and recovered in the endzone for a safety and a 8-0 Rayne lead with the start of the second quarter.
 A successful LaGrange punt saw Rayne begin a drive at their own 20 yard line. Runs by Darrin Wilridge, Darien Harmon and Trent Winbush saw Rayne near the red zone. But, a Rayne fumble near the 38 yard line was scooped up by Devan Jack who sprinted into the endzone for the Gators’ first score of the night, compliments of their defense. The extra point split the uprights, but Rayne held a 8-7 lead with over six minutes remaining in the first half.
Another long drive by Rayne was halted by LaGrange, who assumed possession with just over a minute remaining. Rayne’s Zach Fontenot slapped away a pass attempt, halting the Gator drive, and ending the first half of play as the Wolves maintained a 8-7 lead.
The third quarter saw both teams exchange long drives, void of scoring, until LaGrange quarterback Colton Frank connected with Devan Jack, setting up a nine-yard touchdown run by Kameron Davis. A fake extra point saw Anthony Johnson find Jack for two points and a 15-8 LaGrange lead. as the third quarter ended.
Rayne answered midway through the final quarter with a long completion from Doucet to Winbush and a couple runs by Deculit, Harmon and Winbush, setting up a 20-yard TD pass from Doucet to Jaylon Reed. The extra point was wide left and Rayne trailed 15-14 at the five minute mark.
LaGrange’s last drive of the night was halted by a deflected pass by Fontenot and a quarerback sack by Tony Roberts, giving Rayne the ball at their own 36-yard line and a last chance for a score.
Runs by Harmon and Winbush set up a couple of pass attempts for Rayne, but fell short. A personal foul call against the Gators helped the Wolves past midfield, but a fourth and one run by Harmon saw Rayne come up just short, allowing LaGrange to run down the remaining 43 seconds for the one-point win.
“We ran the ball well,” continued Ware, “considering we played a fast, quick team tonight. Most of the time they would fill in wherever they needed before our guys could hit the slot. Considering the stats, our guys ran well but just couldn’t find the endzone.”
Despite out-numbering LaGrange 354 to 107 in total offensive yards, the Gators’ quickness was enough for quick scores and a fast defense for the district win.
Rayne was led in their rushing game by Darien Harmon with 166 yards on 32 carries. Trent Winbush had 22 carries for 103 yards, while Johnny Deculit recorded nine carries for 38 yards.
In the air, Donald Doucet recorded three completions for 55 yards and two touchdowns.
Rayne receiving corps included Deculit (1-for-23 yards, 1 TD), Reed (1-for-20, 1 TD), and a grab by Winbush for 12 yards.
Leading the Rayne defense were Deculit, Roberts and Antonio Gabriel each with three tackles and three solos. Tyreece Beverly, Zach Fontenot and Christian Svendsen tallied 2.5 tackles and two solos. Finishing up the Wolves on defense were Dylan Cormier, Tavares Poullard, Marlon Foreman, Carl Davis, Darian Richard and Jamian Evans.
Roberts, Beverly, Svendsen and Poullard each recorded tackles for a loss.
The Wolves will return home Thursday when they will attempt to even their district slate while hosting Leesville. Kick-off is at 7 p.m. at Wolf Stadium.

Arthur Davis Sr. was born in Washington, Louisiana, on March 19, 1929, to the union of his parents John Davis and Eva Lou Boyce Davis.
Arthur entered and served as a private in the United Stated Air Force unit 1947, and upon his departure he became a professional truck driver until his retirement, and enjoyed watching his favorite sports boxing, baseball and basketball.      
Arthur passed away on Oct. 3 at Acadia General Hospital in Crowley. He was 87 years old. He was preceded in death by his father, John Davis; mother, Eva Lou Boyce Davis; his brothers, Walter Bates, Howard Davis, Claytie Davis and Edmond Davis; his sisters, Mary Jane Davis; his sons, Cedrick K. Davis and David G. Davis; and his daughter, Debra Davis.  
Arthur leaves to cherish his memory his sons, Arthur Davis Jr. (Gloria) of Houston and Patrick Davis (Debra) of Baton Rouge; his daughters, Venette Davis Ardoin (Calvin) of Crowley and Stephanie Davis of Crowley; daughter-in-law, Gwen Davis of Port Arthur, Texas; sister-in-law Flordia (Tiny) Morgan of Crowley; brother-in-law, Warren Scott of Springfield, Massachusetts; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren and loving family and friends.
Arthur will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8, at Jerusalem Baptist Church; visitation starts at 8 a.m. and service will began at 11 a.m.
Final arrangements entrusted to Evins, Larry & Perry Family Funeral Home Inc. 617 West 4th St Crowley, La.
To view obituary or to send flowers please go to www.evinslarryperry.com.

Rayne--Funeral services for Marjorie Benoit Fisette, 83, of Rayne, will be held on Monday, Oct. 10, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in Gossen Funeral Home Chapel, Rayne. Father Samuel Fontana will officiate. Entombment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery No. 2 Mausoleum, Rayne.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, Oct. 9, from 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. at Gossen Funeral Home, Rayne, with a rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m.. Visitation will continue on Monday from 8:00 a.m. until service time in the funeral home.

Mrs. Fisette passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2016 in Rayne.

Mrs. Fisette was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She worked for many years as a ward clerk for Rayne Branch Hospital, and for Crowley American Legion Hospital. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Survivors include her daughter, Susan Gayle Fisette Stelly and husband, Benny of Rayne; sons, Robert James Fisette of Rayne, and Michael John Fisette and wife, Jen of Midland, Texas; brother, Norbert Benoit of Rayne; and grandchildren, Chelsea Fisette Istre and husband, Gervais of Rayne, Joshua Stelly of Rayne, Michael Fisette II, Cayden Fisette and Mason Fisette, all of Midland, Texas.

Preceding Mrs. Fisette in death were her husband, Harold Robert Fisette; parents, Despiler B. Benoit and Emma Guillory Benoit; and brothers, J.D. Benoit and Russell Benoit.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.

Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne has been entrusted with arrangements.