Rose Gary Abshire

Misti Evylen Ahrens

Herman Ceasar

Margaret Novelle Davis Chiasson

Javid Dwayne Duhon

Wayne G. Franklin

Kenneth Guy Hermann

Infant Sawyer Jack
Hickman

Leslie Jane Hinton

Elva Gobert LeDee

Walter Lee McBride

Barry Laine McCall

Robert John Mehus

Sharon Renee’ Moore

Julia Lee Hollins Paige

Donnie Wohlert Richard

Shirley M. Sutherland

Robert Washington

Larry Paul Williams Jr.

Gladys Willis

Patricia Ann Duhon
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Rose Gary Abshire

Rose Gary Abshire, 83, died March 11. Memorial service will be 12:15 p.m. Saturday, March 16, in Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa.

Misti Evylen Ahrens

Funeral service for Misti Ahrens will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 16, at Rush Funeral Home, Kinder. Interment will be in Creel Memorial Gardens, Reeves.

Herman Ceasar

Herman Ceasar, 84, died March 11. Funeral service will be 11:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at Word Ministries, Eunice. Burial will be in St. Joseph Baptist Church Cemetery, Chataignier, under the direction of Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice.

Margaret Novelle
Davis Chiasson

Margaret Novelle Davis Chiasson, 88, of Lake Charles passed away at 1:10 PM on Saturday, March 2, 2019 in a Sulphur care facility.

Mrs. Chiasson was born on Aug. 18, 1930 in Bonifay, Fla., and moved to Lake Charles at the age of 10 where she was a graduate of Marion High School. In her earlier years she was an operator for South Central Bell and later became office manager for the Anesthesia Association working for Dr. McCauley where she retired. Following retirement, she was a home sitter for Home Health 2000 and privately sat for Mrs. Lorraine Hooks. Mrs. Chiasson was a very dedicated and involved member of Trinity Baptist Church where she volunteered her time and was active in church groups and organizations.

Those left to cherish her memory are a daughter, Ginni Chiasson Brady of Lake Charles; grandchildren, Joshua William Brady (Shayna Duplichan) of Sulphur, Jamye Vidrine (Ami) of New London, TX, and Melissa Smith (Kyle Dixon) of Hilo, HI; sister, Paula Sealy (Rudy) of Wildwood, Texas; brother Henry “Bo” Davis (Gayle) of Lake Charles; and great grandchildren, Maycee and Jayden Vidrine, Nathaniel and Alec Rios, and Sophia Dixon.

She was preceded in death by a son, Al Dean Chiasson; husband, Albert Chiasson; daughter, Danni Chiasson Smith; grandson, Brandon Kade Brady; brother, G.M. Davis; and her parents, Devilla and Paul Davis.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2019, in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Rick Ellis will officiate. Burial will follow in Prien Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday and will continue from noon until the start of the service Saturday.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family for outstanding expenses.

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

Javid Dwayne Duhon

Javid Dwayne Duhon, 34, was born Nov. 24, 1984, in Lake Charles, La., the youngest of three to David Sr. and Marsha Duhon.

Javid attended Peabody High School in Alexandria, La. He later began working with Turner Industries at the local Sasol Chemical plant in Sulphur, La where he worked in maintenance. Aside from his day job, Javid also had a love for music in which he started his own record label company “Big Dreamz Records.”

Javid “JD” leaves in God’s care to cherish his memory, his parents, David Sr. and Marsha Duhon; seven daughters, A’Brionna Sam of New Orleans, La., Ja’Lah Duhon, Marlee Augustus, Ladailyn Spears, J’viah Duhon, J’zaila Brown, and Jola Duhon of Lake Charles, La.; four sons, Jayvon White of Slidell, La., Ladarius and Javid Levier, and Jahtavin Galentine of Lake Charles, La.; one brother, David Duhon Sr. of Iowa, La.; two sisters, Shanna Duhon of Port Arthur, Texas, and Danielle Watson of Lake Charles, La. Javid also leaves his favorite aunt, Wilma Stovall who was like a mother to him; and aunts, Tammy (Steven) Gardiner of Dallas, Texas, and Marilyn Stovall of Lake Charles, La.; three uncles, Cedrick “Shine” Stovall of Houston, Texas, Jeffrey Stovall of Lake Charles, La., who was his role model, and his favorite great-uncle, Michael “Ticky” Galentine of Detroit, Mich. Javid was preceded in death by his daughter, Jamaria Mikel Jackson; his sister, Kimberly (Jack) Sarver; his paternal grandfather, Alvin Duhon; maternal grandfather, Wilbert Stovall; four uncles, Llewellyn and Jerome Duhon, Wilford Labbe, and Michael Stovall; one aunt, Vanessa (Donald Sr.) Landry; and his baby cousin, Shannon Gardiner who he cherished.

Visitation will be Saturday, March 16, 2019, 9-11 a.m. at New Life Church International. Funeral service will be Saturday, March 16, 2019, at 11 a.m. at New Life Church International, 3000 E. Gauthier Rd. Burial will be in Combre Memerial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.

Words of comfort may be shared at www.combrefuneralhome.com.

Wayne G. Franklin

Wayne G. Franklin, 76, of DeRidder, died Wednesday, March 13. Funeral service will be held at a later date under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home.

Kenneth Guy Hermann

Memorial service for Kenneth Guy Hermann, 73, of DeRidder, La., will be 2 p.m. Sunday, March, 17, at Wesley United Methodist Church, DeRidder. Burial will be in Whitaker Cemetery, DeRidder, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder.

Infant Sawyer
Jack Hickman

Sawyer Jack Hickman, 9-month-old son of Matthew and Laken Snider Hickman, passed away at 7:07 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in a local hospital.

Sawyer Jack loved being held, and nothing made him happier than being rocked while sucking on his nunu or strawberry baby bottle pops. He was quite fond of bath time, and getting his hair brushed was his favorite. He was named Sawyer, but he was affectionately called Sawman, Tator Tot and Bubba, just to name a few.

Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Matthew and Laken of Moss Bluff; maternal grandparents, David and Angelia Snider of Lake Charles; paternal grandparents, Donald and Melanie Hickman of DeRidder; maternal great-grandparents, Don and Sherry Snider and Harry and Bonnie Sommers, all of Moss Bluff, and Ike and June Davis of Mena, Ark.; paternal great-grandparents, Marie Doyle and Lillianne Hickman both of DeRidder; uncles, Hunter Snider of Moss Bluff and Michael Hickman (Kourtenay) of DeRidder; and aunt, Brandi Logan of Porter, Texas.

Heaven’s Rocking Chair

Are there rocking
chairs in Heaven

Where little babies go?

Do the angels hold you closely

And rock you to and fro?

Do they talk silly baby talk

To get a smile or two,

And sing the sleepy lullabies

I used to sing to you?

My heart is aching for you,

My angel child so dear.

You brought such
joy into my life,

The short time you were here.

I know you’re
in a happy place,

And in God’s loving care.

I dream each night
I’m rocking you

In Heaven’s rocking chair.

– Ron Tranmer

Dear Sawyer,

We love you with all our hearts. You were loved by so many. You were only in our arms for a short time but will always be in our hearts. You brought so much joy, love and laughter to our lives.

Love and miss you always,

Mom and Dad

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2019, at First Pentecostal Church. Pastor Jeff Ralston will officiate. Burial will follow in New Ritchie Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday in the church and will resume from noon until the start of the service Saturday.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. Juan Bossano, Dr. Jamal Saqer and Dr. Fernando Stein, as well as their nurses and staff, for the wonderful care given to Sawyer and his family these past months.

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

Leslie Jane Hinton

Leslie Jane Hinton, born July 31, 1944, and long-time resident of Lake Charles, passed away March 3, 2019, in Santa Fe, N.M., where she lived the last four years. Leslie attended LaGrange High School where she was a majorette and Homecoming Queen. She attended McNeese State University where she earned her Masters in Education. In 1967, she married Ray Spencer Lake Charles. They moved to DeQuincy where she taught at the high school for three years. The following years were spent teaching English at both LaGrange and Barbe High Schools. With an interest in travel, Leslie moved to Denver, Colo., in 1976 where she enjoyed the mountains and the outdoors. She taught on the college level and also worked in women’s health care. In 1981, Leslie moved to Anchorage, Alaska, where she continued her work in women’s health care and helped to open Alaska Women’s Health Care Center. Leslie returned to Lake Charles in 1992 to open a private counseling practice. She continued to travel with her many friends and during these travels, she discovered Santa Fe, a town she loved.

Leslie is survived by her sister, Dayna Houston of Lake Charles; and her two children, Buffy Spencer Mutti (Duane) of Norwalk, Ct.; and Lance R Spencer of Colorado. Leslie has four grandchildren, Elizabeth, Samantha and Ethan Mutti of Norwalk, Ct., and Addison Spencer of Lafayette. A celebration of life gathering will be held on a future date.

Elva Gobert
”MaDee” LeDee

Elva Gobert “MaDee” LeDee, 85, of Lake Charles, died Sunday, March 10. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial to be at Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles.

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Walter Lee
”Wall Lee” McBride

Walter Lee “Wall Lee” McBride was born March 1, 1935, to the late Walter and Lillian White McBride. He moved from Texas to Louisiana in his early years. He worked in railroad construction for most of his life. He had a passion for hunting and fishing in his younger years. He loved the outdoors and he was an inspiration to people in his community. He was married to the late Evelyn McBride and to this union were ten children. He was a devoted husband and father. He became a member of First Church of God in Christ in the seventies where he was a born again child of God. He was a usher and also president of the usher board for many years until his health failed. He was a deacon and a janitor at the church.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Evelyn McBride; four of his children, Larry, Walter Wayne, Carolyn, and Wendell McBride; one son-in-law, James Lee Ceril; his parents; and four siblings.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his children, Deborah McBride, Gloria McBride Ceril, Joyce Jones, Edward McBride, Shurman (Celest) McBride, and Patrick McBride; his siblings, Martha Jane (Ray) Ervin, Shirley Steele, Robert Earl (Earlene) McBride, Patricia Van Buren, and Gene Howard (Dorothy) McBride; his legacy continues with twenty seven grandchildren, fifty three great grandchildren, one great great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

His funeral will be noon Saturday, March 16, 2019, at First Church of God in Christ, Pastor Clifton E. David. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation will be Saturday from 11 a.m. in the church.

Barry Laine McCall

Barry Laine McCall, 62, of Lake Charles, died March 11, at home. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. today, March 15, at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Burial will be at Prien Memorial Gardens under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.

Robert John Mehus

Robert John Mehus, 50, died Tuesday, March 12. Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 16, at Johnson and Robison Funeral Home. Burial will be at Westlake Memorial Cemetery.

Sharon Renee’ Moore

Sharon Renee’ Moore, 60, of Lake Charles, died Tuesday, March 12, at home. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16, at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, Lake Charles. Burial will be at Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.

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Julia Lee Hollins “Toby” Paige

Julia Lee Hollins “Toby” Paige was born and raised in DeQuincy, La. She was married to the late Joseph Edward Barnes and to this union a son was born, Johannis Edward Barnes who preceded her in death. In 1950, she married Robert Fuller Paige Sr., who also preceded her in death and to this union two sons were born: Robert Jr. “Baby Face” Paige (Harlem Globetrotter/Educator) and Kendal Reggie Paige (Manager Train Operations/Union Pacific Railroad). She also has eight grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Joudeh and staff; and Home Health Agencies.

Her funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Evergreen Baptist Church in DeQuincy, La. Pastor James Harris will officiate. Burial will be at Paradise Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 8 a.m. in the church.

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Donnie Wohlert Richard

Donnie Wohlert Richard, 64, passed away on March 12, 2019.

Donnie served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a fellow biker with his numerous friends and mentored young teenagers. Donnie also served in Cameron Parish EMS as a paramedic.

He is survived by his wife, Denise; daughter, Rachel Boutte; two grandchildren, Quinton Cross, Lea Cross; brother-in-heart, John McKay; mother, Mary Ann Wohlert; sister, Debbie Chaney; brother-in-law, Gerald Richard; and in-laws, Leroy and Mary Frances Richard.

He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Wohlert.

A gathering of friends and family will be at Johnson Funeral Home on Saturday, March 16, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Following the gathering, cremation has been entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home.

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

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Shirley M. Sutherland

Shirley M. Sutherland, 96, died Monday, March 11. Service will be 10 a.m. today, March 15, at Hixson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens in Lake Charles.

Robert Washington

Memorial service for Robert Washington, 68, will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 15, at Fondel Memorial Chapel, Lake Charles.

Larry Paul Williams Jr.

Larry Paul Williams Jr., 49, died Sunday, March 10. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. today, March 15, at King’s Funeral Home. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery.

Gladys Willis

Gladys Willis, 77, of DeRidder, died Friday, March 8. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 16, at Sunrise Missionary Baptist Church, DeRidder. Burial will be at Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home.

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Patricia Ann “Red” Duhon Wolford

Patricia Ann “Red” Duhon Wolford was born July 25, 1953, in Lake Charles, La. A native of Lake Charles, she was a graduate of Washington High School. She departed this life Sunday, March 3, 2019, in Houston, Texas, where she was living at the time of her death. She leaves to cherish her memories one daughter, Lashonda Renee Samuel; two sons, Kevin Paul Samuel and John “Ency” Samuel Jr.; six sisters, Gladys Chretien, Sybil Davis, Dorothy Melanson, Mary Wesley, Orelia Marie Duhon Toussand and Mary Duhon; three brothers, Lawrence Duhon Jr., Peter Duhon and Carl A. Duhon.; and a host of grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Her funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Saints Cathedral Church of God in Christ, Pastor Michael Cuba Jr. Pastor Clarence Narcisse will officiate. Visitation will be Saturday from 9 a.m. in the church

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