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Mr. Rudy Viltz, age 63 a resident and native of Sorrell, La. passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at his residence in Sorrell, La.
Visitation will be observed on Saturday, August 4, 2018, St. Moses Baptist Church, 20315 La. 182, Jeanerette, La. from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and funeral services also at St Moses Baptist Church starting at 12 p.m..
The interment will take place in Sorrell Community Cemetery, Sorrell, La.
Mr. Viltz, is survived by two sons, Rudy T. (Shanna) Viltz and Tronvan R. Viltz both of Lafayette, La.; three daughters Misty L. Viltz of Baker, La.; Nai B. Brent and Navota R. Brent both of New Iberia, La.; five brothers: Woodrow Viltz of Franklin, La.; Cleavland Viltz, Jr., Richard Viltz, David Viltz, and Joey Viltz all of Sorrell, La.; five sisters: Gloria Viltz and Sue Viltz both of Sorrell, La.; Helen (Ivory) Armelin of New Iberia, La.; Margaret Shepard Viltz and Jolene Viltz both of Houston, Texas; eight grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Officiating Minister: Rev. Arthur Alexander. The Otis Mortuary, Inc. of Franklin, La. is in charge of arrangements.

James Lyons, Jr., 82, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, La., passed away peacefully at 7:25 a.m. on Sunday, July 29, 2018.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 3, 2018 at Residence Baptist Church, 2605 Isaac St. in Houma. Burial will follow in Union Benevolent Cemetery.
He is survived by his sons, James Lyons, III., Eric Lyons, Andre Lyons and Cordell Lyons of Houma; daughter, Katherine Sims of Franklin, Mrs. Phillip ( Carla L.) Joseph of Morgan City and Mrs. Ernest (Lucretia L.) Carter of Houma; brother, Gerald Lyons of Houma and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, parents, brother, and a sister.
Arrangements entrusted to Jones Funeral Home of Houma-Franklin-Morgan City-Jeanerette.

Betty Lee Johnson Jackson, 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, La., passed away peacefully at 11:50 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 2018.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Dularge Community Baptist Church, 524 Andrew St. in Houma. Burial will follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray, La.
She is survived by her nine sons, Kevin Johnson, Isaac Green, Gerald Butler, Vernell Johnson, Ronald Johnson, Donald Johnson, Samuel Jackson, Germaine Johnson and Isaac Ricks of Houma; six daughters, Mrs. Louis (Michelle) Walker of Franklin, Mrs. Nolan (Sharon) Perio of Morgan City, Mrs. Alton (Cynthia) Newman, Mrs. Tony (Tina) Taylor, Latasha and Shawand Moore all of Houma; seventy-two grandchildren; thirty-one great-grandchildren; brothers, Herbert Johnson, John Johnson, and Kevin Johnson all of Houma; sisters, Barbara Harris, Mrs. Angelo (Eula) Vickers, Mrs. Daniel (Letha) Johnson and Mrs. Allen (Yvette )Butler of Houma; godchild, and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her sons, three great grandchildren; parents, brothers, sisters, godchild, companion.
Arrangements entrusted to Jones Funeral Home of Houma-Franklin-Morgan City-Jeanerette.

Corey L. Bonin will be the guest speaker for the Young-Sanders Center for the Study of the War Between the States in Louisiana on Saturday, Aug. 18 at 1:30 pm.
Corey is the Captain of the 18th Louisiana/ 114th New York Volunteers Infantry re-enactment organization. Captain Bonin’s lecture will bring us back to the years of the War Between the States and speak on what camp life was like for the soldier. He will also speak about the uniforms worn by the men for both the Confederate and the Union soldiers. Four of Captain Bonin’s men in his organization will also be in uniform to demonstrate the uniforms and the weapons. His unit will have various artifacts of the war period to view.
The 18th La. 114th N.Y.V.I. Civil War re-enactment unit was started by Col. Thomas J. Flynn in 1968. They are celebrating their 50th year anniversary of being an active unit, and have participated in events from Charleston S.C. to Texas, and many, many events in between. Including Shilo, Tennessee and Vicksburg, Mississippi. This re-enactment unit represents an actual Confederate unit that was formed here in this area, the 18th La. Inf.
They also at many events represent the Union 114th NYVI which fought in this area against the 18th La. in many battles all through south LA. After the passing of Col. Flynn in 2003, this unit has been commanded by Captain Corey Luke Bonin and Officers Sgt. M. Richard Buie, 2nd Sgt. Troy Chandler, and Cpl. Edward Landry Sr.
The Young-Sanders Center for the Study of the War Between the States in Louisiana is located at 701 Teche Drive in Franklin, Louisiana. The Center is located one block from the St. Mary Parish Court House on Bayou Teche.
Captain Bonin’s lecture is open to the general public with no admission fee. Refreshments will be served. For further information contact the Center at ysc1861@aol.com or call us at 337-413-1861.