James J. Boudreaux

Nyola Lynette Broussard

Richard E. Davis

Cathy Faye Dickens

J.B. LeDoux

Dr. Shirley Jean Mancuso, Ph. D.

David Manuel

Ruth Wiggins McDaniel

Ruth Luedecke O’Banion

Agnes Landry Prudhomme

Amos J. Welch

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James J. Boudreaux

James J. Boudreaux, 87, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020, in a local care facility.

Mr. Boudreaux was born on Sept. 7, 1932, in Opelousas, La., to A. J. “Mick” and Gladys Hohorst Boudreaux. In 1950, he graduated from Landry Memorial High School as Valedictorian. He attended the St. Louis College of Pharmacy, graduating in 1953. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

He and his brother Robert took over their father’s business, Boudreaux’s New Drug Co., where they served southwest Louisiana as pharmacists for many years before retiring. Among many honors, Jerry was named National Compounding Pharmacist of the Year in 1996. But his greatest professional honor was his service to the Calcasieu Parish community and the joy of finding treatments for those left behind by large pharmaceutical companies.

He, along with four other duplicate bridge players, organized the Lake Charles Bridge Studio in 1959, and he was active in the Studio for many years. In 1964, he and his Bridge partner participated in and won the 10-day Continent Wide Contract Bridge Championship, played simultaneously in 200 cities.

He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother and for his devotion to his Catholic faith.

Jerry loved, first and foremost, his family and friends. He also loved the night sky, laughter, sunsets, flowers, mysteries, opera, bridge and puzzles.

He has gifted those who know him with laughing stars.

“All men have stars, but they are not the same things for different people. For some, who are travelers, the stars are guides. For others they are no more than little lights in the sky. For others, who are scholars, they are problems… But all these stars are silent. You-You alone will have stars as no one else has them… In one of the stars I shall be living. In one of them I shall be laughing. And so it will be as if all the stars will be laughing when you look at the sky at night.” –Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Theresa Shaheen Boudreaux of Lake Charles, La.; daughter, Michelle Boudreaux (Toni Glassman) of Lake Charles, La.; grandson, Edward Boudreaux of Lake Charles, La.; twin sister, Jane Boudreaux Smith (the late Dr. William I. Smith) of Lafayette, La.; brother, Robert Boudreaux (Leneta Doucet Boudreaux) of Lake Charles, La.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Gladys Elise Boudreaux, Daughter of Charity; and three brothers, James O. Boudreaux, Charles Adam Boudreaux (the late Annie Louise Pavy), and Albert John Boudreaux (the late Ida Pavy Boudreaux).

In compliance with current state regulations, a private graveside service will be held at Consolata Cemetery for the immediate family.

The family honors and thanks the excellent andcompassionate staff of Harbor Hospice, Sr. Camille Martinez (Jerry’s loving friend and cousin), and his many family members and friends who offered support during his sudden and difficult final illness.

Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhome.net.

Nyola Lynette Broussard

SULPHUR — Nyola Lynette Broussard, 55, died at 9:47 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2020, in a Shreveport hospital.

She was a native of Orange, Texas, and had been a resident of Sulphur for the last 25 years. She was a member of First Pentecostal Church of Sulphur. She proudly served in the National Guard Reserve prior to a medical discharge. Nyola enjoyed crocheting and taking care of her animals. She received her Medical Office Degree from Delta School of Technology and worked for several years as a Medical Transcriptionist and was currently employed at CVS as a clerk, training to become a Pharmacy Technician.

Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Hugh Lambert Broussard of Sulphur; her daughters, Tasha Richard and husband Russell, and Brandi Broussard, all of Crosby, Texas; her sister, Anita Reed of Deweyville, Texas; her brothers, Richard Sonnier and James Sonnier, both of Bridge City, Texas; and her grandchildren, Hannah and Emily Richard, both of Crosby, Texas. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Joey Cole and Billy Cole.

A private funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Harlan Morgan will officiate.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.

Richard E. Davis

Richard E. “Sonny” Davis, 56, of Lake Charles, La., passed away to be with the angels Friday evening, April 17, while in hospice care at a local hospital.

Born in Crenshaw County, Ala., Richard graduated from Dozier High School in 1983. He began his studies at Auburn University – Montgomery. He later entered the United States Air Force where he was honorably discharged as a Sergeant, a Data Systems Analysis Specialist and team member working on F-16 fighter jets. Following his discharge from both active duty and the reserves, he relocated to New Orleans, La., where he met his husband, Keith Greenlee, and fell in love with Keith’s hometown, Lake Charles, La. Richard then made Lake Charles his home, where he pursued a career in the medical profession. He received his Associate’s Degree in Nursing from McNeese State University in 1996 and his Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Lamar University in 2005. Working with and caring for his patients inspired him to advance his career. He began post-graduate studies at McNeese State University where he earned his Master’s Degree in Adult Nurse Practitioner in 2011. He also completed a second Master’s Degree in Family Nurse Practitioner from Maryville University of St. Louis in 2017.

Richard had a passion of not only caring for people, but for animals as well. He often adopted cats, dogs, tortoises and his bunny. He cherished his quiet time spent with his pets in his lovely backyard. He very much enjoyed cooking and baking.

Richard leaves to honor his memory his husband, J. Keith Greenlee of Lake Charles; his sister, Marilyn Campbell; and brothers, Douglas Davis (Jean), Donnie “Short” Davis, Ronnie Davis (Merle) and Morgan Davis (Jane), all of Crenshaw County, Ala., and Robert “Dick” Davis (Shirley) of Seminole, Okla., and Jeanne Davis, special sister-in-law of Crenshaw County, Ala.; nephews, Andy Campbell, Jody, Matthew and Adam Davis, Patrick Davis, Joseph Davis; and nieces, Gail and Kelly Davis. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson and Evie Davis; brother-in-law, Ed Campbell; and his in-laws, Frank and Lil Greenlee.

The family and friends would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the staffs of Heart of Hospice and Dequincy Memorial Hospital for their extraordinary kindness and compassionate care in the final days of Richard life. Richard also wished to express his gratitude to Ms. Diane Harris and Ms. Patsy Morgan, his second and fifth grade teachers, to whom he credited his inspiration for his life work.

Due to the current pandemic situation, a memorial service will be scheduled at a later date

Anyone wishing to honor his memory may make a donation to the care of animals through the ASPCA or any local animal shelter.

Cathy Faye Dickens

Cathy Faye Dickens, 63, of Pitkin, died Saturday, April 18. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. April 21, in Occupy #2 Cemetery Pitkin under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home Oakdale.

J.B. “Junior” LeDoux

J.B. “Junior” LeDoux, 83, of DeRidder, died Saturday, April 18. Service is under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder.

Dr. Shirley Jean 
Mancuso, Ph. D.

Shirley “Jean” Mancuso was born on January 10, 1940 and went home to her Lord and Savior on April 17, 2020.

Jean loved learning and teaching; she started school at the age of three at Academy of Immaculate Conception in Opelousas and graduated from University of Louisiana /Southwestern at the age of nineteen. She then moved to Lake Charles and started teaching. After teaching at middle and elementary schools for nearly twenty years, Jean went on to Louisiana State University to complete her education and obtain her Ph.D. in Early Childhood Development. She retired Principal at Barbe Elementary with thirty-three years of service to education.

While living in Lake Charles she met her soul mate, Bill. They were married on June 2, 1961 and were married almost 59 years. She created a life of love, proudly raising three children, David, Ken and Julie, and adoring her four grandchildren, Will, Lauren, Juliette and Grace, who she loved very much and who knew her as “Gigi”.

Jean loved her Cajun heritage and was so proud of “Coach O” and the LSU Tigers this past year!! She also loved cooking and was an excellent cook. As a Cajun, she learned to make an awesome Sicilian spaghetti sauce and meatballs that Bill says, was better than his Mom’s!! Jean also loved to travel with family and friends.

She was predeceased by her parents, Carlton Guillory and Lydia Ortego Lemoine.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, William “Bill” Mancuso of Lake Charles; three children, William David Mancuso and wife Lisa of Prairieville, Kenneth Alan Mancuso and wife Carolyn of San Geronimo, CA and Julie Christine Mancuso of Lake Charles; four grandchildren, William Daryl Mancuso, Lauren Elizabeth Mancuso, Juliette Claire Mancuso and Grace Ryan Mancuso. She also leaves a close family friend, Carla Venissat.

In addition to loving her family and her heritage, Jean loved her Catholic faith and served as a lector, Eucharistic Minister and would say her rosary very often even until the very end. The family would like to thank Dr. Ron Lewis, for his compassionate and professional care, along with Melinda Strickland, NPN and the rest of their staff, as well as heartfelt thanks to Dr. Michael Bergeron and the many doctors and staff of M.D. Anderson who helped her over the years with her Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Also, the family would also like to thank Del Marburgh who provided assistance to Jean and Bill during the past months.

In compliance with state order, her services will be a private family gathering. Graveside services will be held at Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Father Whitney Miller will officiate. A Memorial Mass will be held at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church when circumstances permit.

In lieu of flowers, the family would request memorial donations be made to Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.

Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhome.net.

David “Louis” Manuel

Graveside service for David “Louis” Manuel, 68, will be 2 p.m. today, April 21, at Green Oak Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home.

Ruth Wiggins McDaniel

Private graveside service for Ruth Wiggins McDaniel will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 23, 2020, in the Beaver Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home, Oakdale.

Ruth, 95, of Oakdale, entered eternal rest on Monday, April 20, 2020, in Lake Charles. She was born Oct. 5, 1924, in Oakdale, to the union of James Addison Wiggins and Dovie Ballard Wiggins. She spent most of her working career as a teacher in Oakdale schools and retired as the librarian of Oakdale High School in 1994.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Dovie Wiggins; her husband, Jake McDaniel; her brother, Guy Wiggins; and son-in-law, Alex Haas.

Those left behind to cherish her memory are her son, John (Debbie) McDaniel of Hineston; two daughters, Jean Haas of Marietta, Ga., and Joanna (Jeff) Walker of Moss Bluff; grandchildren, David (Whitney) Haas, Katherine (Petey) Peters, Jake (Christen) McDaniel, Dylan (Lauren) McDaniel, Matthew Walker and Jennifer Walker; great-grandchildren, Marshall and Piper Haas, Roslyn and June Peters and baby McDaniel on the way; two brothers, Darrell Wiggins of Lake Charles, and Shelly (Pat) Wiggins of Many; one sister, Joyce Lynn (Lloyd) Ponder of Natchitoches; along with a host of family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations to be sent to the building fund of First Baptist Church, 117 South 12th Street, Oakdale, LA 71463.

Ruth Luedecke O’Banion

Private graveside service for Ruth Luedecke O’Banion will be Wednesday, April 22, at Oakdale Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale.

Agnes Landry Prudhomme

Private graveside service for Agnes Landry Prudhomme will be today, April 21, at Peniel Cemetery, Calcasieu, under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale.

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Amos J. (Mutt) Welch

Amos J. (Mutt) Welch, 87, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020, in a local hospital. He was the last surviving sibling of Amos R. and Orelia Gautreaux Welch born on July 13, 1932.

He was born and raised in Hackberry and lived all his life there, Mutt was a hardworking man and a jack of all trades, if he could not find something he needed, he made it himself. His working years included the oil field, plant worker, construction worker, fisherman and shrimper on a boat he built with his own hands. In his younger years he was an avid fisherman in the local waters around Hackberry and Cameron Parish. Later in life he became a passionate deer hunter spending hours in the woods in search of the perfect buck. He enjoyed visiting with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and making blackberry wine.

Mutt is survived by his four sons and spouses in which he took great pride, James (Doug) Welch Sr. and wife Clara, Kenneth (Kenny) Welch and wife Ann, Michael (Mike) Welch and wife Tammy, Daniel (Danny) Welch and wife Lawana, all of Hackberry. He also leaves to cherish his memory, eight grandchildren, James Welch Jr., Christopher Welch, Travis Welch, Eric Welch, Cory Welch and wife Misty, Kara Welch Pitre and husband Brandon, Curtis Welch and wife Kacey, and Steven Welch and wife Kristen. Along with 16 great-grandchildren, Bryce and Kenzie Welch, Peyton Delome, Tucker and Kale Welch, Press and Kyle Welch, Mela Welch, Tripp and Briggs, Everett, Lacie and Avalee Pitre, and Nevaeh, Kristina and Mason Welch; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by one sister-in-law, Cecile Welch. Last of all, his faithful companion for the past several years his dog, Gabby.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Annie Welch; his parents; three sisters; and three brothers; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at 2 p.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church Cemetery in Hackberry with Father Arvind Minz, HGN officiating under the direction of Johnson and Robison Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 22, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. with a rosary at 11 a.m. at Johnson and Robison Funeral Home.

Please note that the gathering capacity will be limited to 10 people at a time, as per state compliance.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.robisonfuneralhome.com.

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