Burdon Lawrence
Babineaux

Deborah Berwick

Joseph L. Broussard

Doris Lee Fulton

Charlene Guidry

Leola Mary Guillory
Jordan

Tina M. Kelly

Jerry Thomas Savoie

Vivian F. Scarborough

Edward Joseph Vaussine

Lisa Gail Floyd Haymark Young

l

Burdon Lawrence
Babineaux

Sept. 14, 1928 – April 8, 2019

Burdon Lawrence Babineaux of Lake Charles, La., passed away at the age of 90, on April 8, 2019.

Often referred to by his friends and family as “Burt” or “Tee,” Burt entered this world on Sept. 14, 1928, in Eunice, La., as the oldest of eight children born to Hiram and Lillia (Rogers) Babineaux. Like many born during the depression era, Burt wasn’t able to finish school because he had to help his family earn a living. However, his modest start in life only served to create a lifetime of remarkable work ethic, resilience and good humor, which Burt then instilled in his own family.

When he was a teenager, Burt moved to Lake Charles to work in the construction industry, where he later met and married Elder (Johnson) Babineaux. Together, they settled in south Lake Charles, where they raised three sons, Michael, Curtis and Perry.

In 1991, Burt retired from Cannon Sline Industrial Painters after 34 years of devoted employment in the commercial painting industry. After retirement, Burt and Elder moved to their camp, where they enjoyed many wonderful years of twice-a-day fishing trips on Toledo Bend Lake. Burt was also a skillful gardener, and spent countless hours growing all sorts of fruits and vegetables for his family’s enjoyment. Burt’s love for gardening kept him active, and even at 90 years old, he refused to let anything (including broken bones) keep him from tending to his plants.

In later years, Burt and Elder moved next door to their son, Perry. Due to the excellent care and loving attention given by Perry and his wife, Renee, Burt and Elder were able to live out their final years together, without having to sacrifice their independence or give up their hobbies. They were both deeply grateful for this wonderful blessing.

Burt was predeceased by his wife, Elder, in 2016 after almost sixty-eight years of marriage. He was also predeceased by his sons, Michael L. Babineaux and Curtis P. Babineaux Sr., and his grandson, Chad Babineaux.

Burt is survived by his son, Perry Babineaux and wife Renee; his daughter-in-law, Donna Babineaux; six grandchildren, Shelley Bouillion and husband Blake, Jill Robert and husband Ralph, Julie Richard and husband Ned, Cindi Gott and husband Aaron, Curtis (“Boogie”) Babineaux Jr., Jeremy Babineaux and wife Shyla, and Heith Babineaux; and thirteen great-grandchildren. Burt is also survived by one sibling, Tom George (“TG”) Babineaux.

Visitation will be held at Johnson’s Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, beginning at 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a rosary service at 6 p.m. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, April 10, beginning at 11 a.m. followed by a funeral service at Johnson’s Funeral Home at noon and burial at Consolata Cemetery.

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

Deborah Berwick

Deborah Berwick, 61, passed away Saturday, April 6. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, at Johnson and Robison Funeral Home. Cremation will follow under the direction of Johnson and Robison Funeral Home.

Joseph L. Broussard

Joseph L. Broussard, 87, of Sulphur, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019, in the Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home of Jennings.

Joseph was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church, The Knights of Columbus and American Legion. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Joseph retired from Olin Chemical where he was an operator. He loved gardening, cooking and working in his shop, but the sparkle of his eye were his great granddaughters Gracie and Chloe.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Monica Broussard, Mark Broussard, Connie Broussard Gamble and Marilyn Ford; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and sister Barbara Hill.

He was preceded In death by his wife, Martha Evelyn Broussard; son, Captain Alvin Broussard; and daughter, Mary Evelyn Broussard.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church, the Rev. Andrews Kollannoor, M.S. will officiate. Burial will follow in Mimosa Pines Cemetery of Carlyss. Visitation will held in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral home 3 – 8 p.m. Wednesday with a recitation of the rosary at 6 p.m. and resume Thursday, 8- 9:30 a.m.

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

Doris Lee Fulton

Doris Lee Fulton, 84, died Saturday, April 6, at a local hospital. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, at King’s Funeral Home. Burial will be in Orange Grove Cemetery.

Charlene “Sissy” Guidry

Charlene “Sissy” Guidry, 54, of Mittie, died Sunday, April 7, at home. Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, at Pentecostals of Mittie Church. Interment will be in Simmons Cemetery, Mittie, under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale.

Leola Mary
Guillory Jordan

LAKE ARTHUR — Mary as she was affectionately known by, was born in Lawtell, La., on July 11, 1930, to Theodile Guillory Sr. and Alzina Guillory. She was called to her Heavenly Father on April 5, 2019, while in the comforts of her home. Mary was a homemaker and dedicated her life to caring for her family. She loved cooking, canning, baking, and sewing. She loved the time she was able to spend with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mary was a kind and loving person and she will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Ms. Jordan is survived by her two sons, George Guillory Sr. (Mary Mae) of Iota, La., Stanford Jordan (Mernia) of Jennings, La.; her three daughters, Patricia January DeVille of Lake Charles, La., Juanita Jordan January of Lake Charles, La., Ella Higginbotham (Eddie III) of Thornwell, La.; her fifteen grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Lester Joseph Jordan; her two sons, Dalton Donald Jordan and George Hilton Jordan; her parents, Theodile Sr. and Alzina Guillory; three brothers; four sisters.

A Mass of Christian burial for Leola Mary Guillory Jordan, 88, will be held at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at 1 p.m. with Father Roland Vaughan officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the Bubba & Lena Mae Oustalet Center in Lake Arthur, La., on Wednesday, April 10, from 9 a.m. until the time of her service with a rosary recited at 11 a.m. Ms. Jordan will be laid to rest in the Thornwell Cemetery.

To extend online condolences, please visit our website at www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.

Tina M. Kelly

Funeral service for Tina M. Kelly, 52, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at Stevens’ Funeral Home. Visitation Wednesday 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Jerry Thomas Savoie

Jerry Thomas Savoie, 76, of Moss Bluff, La., died at 1:41 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, 2019, in a local hospital.

Mr. Savoie was born July 3, 1942 in Beaumont, Texas, and raised in Reeves, La., where he graduated from Reeves High School in 1960. He lived many years in the Dry Creek area until moving to Lake Charles in 1995. Mr. Savoie attended Kinder Bible Church. He began his working career at Holsum, where he met, Sue, the love of his life, while he was making a bread delivery. His career continued in the oil industry, where he retired as a Drilling Foreman for Conoco. Following his retirement, in 1993 Mr. Savoie took over as the owner and operator of Southwest Bar Needs with his son, Jason. Jerry was an avid golfer and loved watching basketball games, especially McNeese State University and Reeves High School.

Mr. Savoie is survived by his daughters, Carolyn Earp and husband Stephen of Franklin, Tenn., and Jeri Roberts of Pelham, Ala.; son, Jason Thomas Savoie of Moss Bluff; former in-laws, Mark Roberts Sr. and Cynthia McDougle; twin sister, Judy Savoie of Houston, Texas; sister, Kathy Savoie of Lake Charles; brothers, Jim Savoie and wife Ada of LeBlanc, La., Joe Savoie of Westlake, La., and J.W. “Buddy” Sweat and wife Glenda of Iowa, La.; and grandchildren, Mark Roberts, Kelsey Earp, Mallory Roberts, Madeline Earp, Blake Savoie, Bailey Savoie and Blaine Savoie.

He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-two years, Nettie “Sue” Savoie; parents, Ira and Ida Savoie; brother, Jack Martin Savoie; and sisters, Melba Carol Hungerford and Dolores Bankester.

His funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at Johnson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff. The Rev. Don Barrett will officiate. Burial will follow in LeBlanc Cemetery, where he served as a longtime board member. Visitation will be at the funeral home in Moss Bluff on Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and continue on Wednesday from noon until the start of the service.

Mr. Savoie was a longtime supporter of Camp Pearl. Donations in his memory can be made to Camp Pearl Ministries, P.O. Box 10, Reeves, LA 70658.

Jerry’s children would like to express a special word of thanks to all of his siblings for the support and care given throughout the years.

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

w/photo option 4 bw

Vivian F. Scarborough

Vivian F. Scarborough, 75, of DeRidder, La., entered into rest on Saturday, April 6, 2019, in DeRidder, La. Vivian, the daughter of George Riley and Vida (Bass) Shafer, was born on May 5, 1943, in Rosepine, La.

Visitation will begin Monday, April 8, 2019, from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April, 9, 2019, at 10 a.m. at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder, La., with Franklin Moses officiating. Interment will follow at Lewis Cemetery, DeRidder, La.

Vivian was loving daughter, sister, mother, aunt and grandmother. She was a graduate of DeRidder High School and a member of Beta Sigma PI, women sorority. She married William H. “Bill” Scarborough in 1960, as a military spouse for 20 years. She traveled the world with her husband while he served in the U.S. Navy; they returned to DeRidder in 1981 when he retired. Formerly employed by Ben Franklin as store manager until closing, she then managed Kmart in DeRidder. She later served as night manager at the War Memorial Civic Center. Following that she was a representative for Hallmark at DeRidder Walmart, while serving as manager of Lewis Motors of DeRidder.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Lesia Casanovas and husband James of DeRidder, La., Brenda Lee and husband Glenn of DeRidder, La.; brother, Elmo Shafer of DeRidder, La.; sisters, Georgia Burnett and husband Jeff of Baton Rouge, La., Jo Etta Richardson of DeRidder, La.; sister-in-law, Barbara Bond of DeRidder, La.; three grandchildren, Danielle Hanchey and husband Collin, Anthony Lee and William Perkins, all of DeRidder, La.; and numerous well-loved nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her husband, William H. “Bill” Scarborough; parents, George and Vida Shafer; brothers, Robert, Harold, Leo and Jiles Shafer; sisters, Thelma Lewis and Sandra Moses.

Words of comfort may be expressed to the Scarborough Family at www.labbymemorial.com.

LABBY LOGO

w/photo option 4 bw

Edward Joseph Vaussine

Dec. 27, 1930

April 6, 2019

KINDER — Edward Joseph Vaussine, was born Dec. 27, 1930, to Alfred “Fred” Vaussine and Cecile Landry Vaussine. He passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019. A man with a servant’s heart always wanting to help and serve everyone. A great husband, father, stepfather, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved spending time with his family, whether he was working on a project, fishing or playing baseball.

He is survived by his wife, Rose Mary McDaniel Vaussine of Kinder; four children, Susan Doumite and husband Jerry of Kinder, Raymond Vaussine and wife Jane of Hemphill, Texas, Colleen Unkel Morgan and husband Bobby of Lake Arthur, and Calvin Vaussine and wife Ruth of Lake Charles; three siblings, Bernice Vaussine Davis, Roy Vaussine, Theresa Vaussine Adams; 19 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his first wife, Martha Lyons Vaussine; 2 siblings, Leona Vaussine Peveto and Joyce Vaussine Gray.

Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at 11 a.m. at St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church. Father Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will be at Mimosa Pine South Cemetery in Carlyss at 3 p.m. Visitation will be Tuesday at Reed Funeral from 4 p.m.-9 p.m. with a Vigil at 6 p.m. and a Rosary will follow. Visitation will continue Wednesday at 8 a.m. until time of service.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.reedfuneralhomeofkinder.com.

REED LOGO

w/photo option 3 bw

Lisa Gail Floyd Haymark Young

Lisa Gail Floyd Haymark Young, 62, of Grand Lake, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 5, 2019, at approximately 4 p.m. in a local hospital.

Lisa was born on July 22, 1956, in Sulphur, to William Grant Floyd and Joy Leigh Willard and was later adopted by Francis Whitney Haymark. She was a registered nurse having received her degree from Harford Community College in Bel Air, Maryland. Her most recent job was with Christus St. Patrick Hospital where she worked as a cardiac nurse.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a loyal friend. She was a devoted daughter of Christ reading and studying her Bible daily. She will be remembered as a proud, engaged, unapologetic American who embraced and boldly promoted the conservative, Christian values that she held so dearly. She was also a co-administrator of the Facebook page “A Daily Dose of Conservatism.”

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Martial Young; son, Adam Young (Dolores); daughter, Tiffany Young Vinson (Dane); step-daughter, Eva Marie Young Migues; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one aunt, Kathy Willard; and sister, Wanda Murphy (Frankie).

She was preceded in death by her father, mother, adopted father, and sisters, Karen Haymark Fontana, and Linda Floyd Miller.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2019, in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Andrew Martin and the Rev. C.M. Kelly will officiate. Burial will follow in Grand Lake Community Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Wednesday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and will resume on Thursday at 10 a.m. until the start of the service.

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

JOHNSON LOGO