Scottie Witherwax Gary

Lisa Shelaine Greening

Lucille Pollard Griffin

Harold Joseph
Harrington Jr.

Ronald Hilbert Jones

Christopher Scott
Lagneaux

Melody Allison Wilson Lanier

Linda Fay Laviolet

Dr. George Mead

Eva Meyers Mooney

Betty Lynn O’Quain

Erick Perry Jr.

Roger Joachim Richard

Reverend Frederick F. Russi

Dianna Lois LeBlanc Semien

Roberta Spragis

Yvette Richard Thacker

Mike Troy Tullos

Betty Jane Vidrine

Hilda Kimsey Walker

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Scottie Witherwax Gary

Scottie Witherwax Gary, 90, of Woodlawn, died Sunday, May 26. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. today, May 30, at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Private burial will be at Pinehill Cemetery.

Lisa Shelaine Greening

Funeral service for Lisa Shelaine Greening, 51, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 31, in Combre Funeral Home. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park.

Lucille Pollard Griffin

Lucille Pollard Griffin, 86, of DeRidder, died Monday, May 27. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. today, May 30, at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Burial will be at Blue Branch Cemetery in Pitkin.

Harold Joseph
Harrington Jr.

Harold Joseph Harrington Jr., 71, of Sulphur, passed away Thursday, May 23, in Houston, Texas. A funeral service to honor Harold’s life will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 31, at Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Squyres Cemetery of Ragley.

Ronald Hilbert Jones

Ronald Hilbert Jones, 71, died Tuesday, May 28. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. today, May 30, at King’s Funeral Home.

Christopher Scott
Lagneaux

Christopher Scott Lagneaux, 51, of Duson, died Tuesday, May 28. Cremation was entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home.

Melody Allison
Wilson Lanier

Melody Lanier, 74, passed away in her home in Houston, Texas, on May 20, 2019, following a lengthy illness. She was born Nov. 3, 1944, in Lake Charles, and spent her childhood here. She graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1962. She was a member of the National Honor Society and played cymbals with the Kilties marching group. She attended McNeese State University majoring in math and was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority. She also was a member of Beta Sigma Phi International Sorority for most of her life. After her marriage to Walter Wilson and the birth of her son, Walter Kevin, the family moved to Houston in 1970. After her divorce from Walter, she later married Patrick Edward Lanier. They were very active in the Houston Farm and Ranch Club, enjoyed trail rides and traveling, and served on several Houston Rodeo committees; she was also an avid bridge player and undeniably the best cook in the family!

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cloyd Max Allison Sr. and Marie Brown Allison; and her husband, Patrick Lanier.

She is survived by her son, Walter Kevin Wilson; stepson, Ryan Lanier; grandson, Walter Kade Wilson; siblings, Sharilynn Allison Aucoin of Geismar, Cloyd Max Allison Jr. of Baton Rouge, and Melinda Allison Graham of Lake Charles; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family expresses heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to Bradley Jones, her longtime dear friend and caretaker, for his love, devotion and care during the final years of her life. A private service of inurnment of her remains into the First United Methodist Church columbarium will be held at a later date.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent by email to Sharilynn Aucoin, Aucoinjs@aol.com. or by mail to 12491 Debate Road, Geismar, LA 70734.

Linda Fay Laviolet

Linda Fay Laviolet, 67, Kokomo, went home to be with the Lord at 9 p.m. Sunday, May 26, 2019, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born May 22, 1952, in Lake Charles, La., to John and Jessie Lejuine.

Linda was a 1970 graduate of LaGrange High School in Lake Charles, La., and worked at IMMI in Westfield, Ind. She enjoyed puzzles, Zydeco music, birds and animals, fishing, crabbing, shopping, traveling, and watching football, especially Peyton Manning. She was an active member of Abundant Life Church where she will be deeply missed.

Survivors include her son, Charlie (Michelle) Riley; daughter, Melinda Porter; grandchildren, Whitney (Zach) Bentley, C. Michael Riley, Melvin (Casey) Hughes and Chad Porter; great-grandchild, Emmersyn Bentley; step-great-grandchild, Cayden Samuel; brothers, Mark (Trudy) LeJeune, Ronnie Lejuine and Eddie (Michelle) Lejuine; sisters, Tammy (Jeff) Hudgins and Ann Jones; step-sister, Patricia (Bill) Hunt; and great-uncle, Harry Lejuine.

She was preceded in death by her parents; step-father, John Whitney Constance; and sister, Shelby Jacobs.

Funeral service for Linda will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 31, 2019, at Abundant Life Church, 1025 E. 400 S., Kokomo, with her son, Pastor Charlie Riley, and Pastor Toph Elkins officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the church.

Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com.

Shirley & Stout Funeral Home, Kokomo, has been entrusted with arrangements.

Dr. George Mead

Funeral service for Dr. George Mead, 72, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2019, from Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Monsignor Jace Eskind will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation at the funeral home will begin with a rosary being recited at 6 p.m. and will continue following the rosary until 9 p.m.

Dr. Mead died at 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Harbor Hospice.

He taught for over 30 years at McNeese State University and volunteered for many organizations in the community. During his years of service, he received many awards which he attributed to the amazing people that surrounded him. He would have wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of the wonderful people with whom he had the honor of working.

Survivors are his wife of 41 years, Donna; children, Thomas Mead (Maegan), DeAnn Rosteet (Daniel), and Rachel; and six granddaughters.

In lieu of flowers, Dr. Mead would be honored that you pray for the repose of his soul.

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

Eva Meyers Mooney

VINTON — Eva Meyers Mooney was born in Louisiana on Feb. 2, 1927, and, after a relatively short illness, died in College Station, Texas, on May 28, 2019.

Eva was the youngest of six children born to Azana and Treffley Meyers. After graduating from Sulphur High School, she worked in Texas, before marrying Charles Shea Mooney and moving to Vinton, Louisiana. As St. Joseph’s parishioners in Vinton, Eva served as a Catholic Daughter, while Shea was a Knight of Columbus. Serving over 75 years as a Catholic Daughter, Eva began her journey with Sulphur Court at the age of 16 and continued service in the Vinton Court.

Eva and Shea also served together in the Lake Charles Mended Heart Chapter #18 beginning in 1987 and Eva continued as a member until 2019.

Mother of ten children and nurturer of numerous others, Eva cherished her Catholic faith and gifted her children with that love. Because she also valued learning, she sacrificed to ensure that all her children obtained an excellent education. During her 90-plus years, she kept family-members and friends in touch by writing or typing countless letters, birthday cards, and holiday cards.

Eva is survived by one son, Patrick; by five daughters, Monica, Theresa, Aimee, Annie and Marilyn; and by 15 grandchildren and six great-grands. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Shea; and by her sons, Damian, David, Craig and Lawrence.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Lake Charles Mended Heart Chapter #18. Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton will have viewing on Friday, May 31, from 4-8 p.m. with rosary at 6 p.m. and will resume on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Funeral Mass will be Saturday, June 1, at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vinton. Interment will be in Mimosa Pines South Cemetery in Carlyss, with reception following at St. Joseph Hall after the graveside service.

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

Betty Lynn O’Quain

Betty Lynn O’Quain, 72, of Sulphur, passed away at 3:10 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, in a local hospital.

Mrs. O’Quain was born on Oct. 19, 1946, in Oakdale, and lived all of her life in Sulphur. She was devoted to her family and considered everyone she met as a family member and treated them as such. Mrs. O’Quain never met a stranger and will be remembered by many for her giving heart and kind soul. She will be missed by all who were blessed to have crossed her path.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband who she knew since the age of 2, Rodney O’Quain; daughters, Lori LeDoux and Lisa Shank; son, Rodney “Skipper” O’Quain; her mother, Pearl Johnston Turner; sisters, Barbara Pettypool and Jan Suydam; six grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Louis “RL” Turner; sisters, JoAnn Caudo and Sandra Gail Suydam; brother, Robert Louis “Butch” Turner; and two great-grandchildren.

Cremation was entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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

Erick Perry Jr.

Erick Perry Jr., 59, was born Jan. 1, 1960, in Lake Charles to the late Erick and Norma Lee Perry.

He departed the life on Monday, May 20, at Lake Charles Care Center. He was a graduate of Lake Charles High School, where he played and enjoyed football. He loved going to games with his friends. He was employed at Advantage Tires.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Donna Perry; brother, Kenneth Perry; grandparents, Julius and Essie Charles and Nancy Liggins and Aunt Leena Perry.

He leaves to cherish his memory, a son John Kirk; three sisters, Cynthis Duffy of Cameron, Texas, Deborah P. George of Lake Charles, and Cheryl P Chatman of Houston, Texas; aunts, Gloria (Sidney) Clements Sr. of Lake Charles, and Clara Joubert of Fort Worth, Texas. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and good friends.

Visitation will be Friday, May 31, from 9-11 a.m. at Messiah Missionary Baptist Church with funeral service beginning at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel.

Roger Joachim Richard

Roger Joachim Richard, 64, of Lake Charles, died Tuesday, May 28, in a local hospital. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, May 31, at Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Orange Grove Cemetery.

Reverend Frederick
F. Russi

Reverend Frederick F. “Fred” Russi, 78, native of Lafayette, died Thursday, May 23. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 2 p.m. today, May 30, in Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Burial will be in New Bethany Cemetery at Saint Charles Center in Moss Bluff under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.

Dianna Lois LeBlanc Semien

Dianna Lois LeBlanc Semien, 70, of Lake Charles, died Wednesday, May 22, in a local hospice facility. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at Throne of Grace Fellowship under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery in Lake Charles. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until the start of the service in the church.

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Roberta Spragis

Roberta Spragis, 92, of Moss Bluff, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019, in her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born Dec. 31, 1926, in Maringouin, La. She was a member of St. Theodore’s Catholic Church where she taught CCD, served on the Alter Society, and was a Eucharistic Minister for many years.

She leaves to cherish her memory one sister, Betty Mullen; two sons, Gilbert Russo and Alvin Spragis Jr.; two daughters, Cynthia Kay Powers, husband Barry, Tricia Price, husband Matt – her earthy guardian angel; seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Spragis; and son, Barry Spragis.

Visitation will be held 10 a.m. Friday, May 31, at Heritage Funeral Home, 1315 Parish Rd., in Moss Bluff, until time of service. Mass will be held at 2 p.m. at St. Theodore’s Catholic Church. Father Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Internment will follow at Consolata Cemetery.

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Yvette Richard Thacker

JENNINGS — It’s with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Yvette Richard Thacker announces her passing from this life on May 28, 2019 at the age of 34. Yvette was born in Lake Charles, La., to Gerald J. Richard and Theresa Hanks Richard on Feb. 26, 1985. Yvette was a homemaker. She loved listening to music and dancing. Yvette also loved her dogs, Cena and Lucius. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Yvette is survived by her parents, Gerald J. Richard and Theresa Hanks Richard of Westlake, La.; her husband, Danny Lee Thacker of Westlake, La.; her stepson, Scott Thacker of Westlake, La.; her sister, Jennifer Williams of Lake Charles, La.; her godchild, Megan Fontenot; her nephew, Cameron Fontenot; her great-nephew, Malachi Johnson.

Graveside service will be held at Istre Cemetery at a later date.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.

Mike Troy Tullos

Mike Troy Tullos, 58, of Lake Charles, died Tuesday, May 21, at home. Memorial service will be 4 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at Heritage Funeral Home.

Betty Jane Vidrine

Funeral service for Betty Jane Vidrine, 53, of Iowa, will be 2 p.m. Friday, May 31, in Miguez Funeral Home.

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Hilda Kimsey Walker

Hilda Kimsey Walker was born April 10, 1924, in Gainesville, Ga., to Eva Bell Kimsey and Mark Kimsey. On Sunday, May 26, Hilda, then 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As had been her recent custom, she took a nap after breakfast, but on that day she awoke in heaven.

Hilda was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, John William Walker; her afore-mentioned parents; and her sister, Mary Carreker. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy McDonald (husband Mickey) of Shreveport, La.; son, Johnny Walker (wife Ceresa) of Lafayette, La.; son, Kim Walker (wife Kimi) of Houma, La.; sister, Carolyn Griffith of Athens, Ga.; seven grandchildren; and sixteen great grandchildren.

Hilda lived her early life in Gainesville. She graduated from Gainesville HS and Brenau College, where she was President of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. After graduation, she married her high school sweetheart, John Walker, who had just returned from serving in World War II. They continued to live in Gainesville while John attended Georgia Tech majoring in electrical engineering. During those years, Hilda was employed by WDUN radio where she wrote, produced, directed and performed five radio shows per day, the most well-known of which was Breakfast with Hub and Hilda.

Following John’s graduation, the couple moved to Houma, La., where John began a long career with Schlumberger. That career eventually took them to Lake Charles, La., where Hilda made a home for John and their three children.

In Lake Charles in 1961, Hilda started her own business, Happyland Kindergarten, in their home. For 26 years, she taught and loved countless young lives, many of whom stayed in contact with her, a testimony to the influence she had on them.

Hilda and John attended Oak Park United Methodist Church for many years where she taught Sunday School classes for the youth. She loved her Lord Jesus and was bold in sharing her faith with anyone who would listen (and even some who did not want to listen!) Every morning when her children would awaken, they would see their mother in the living room reading her Bible and praying. Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) began its Lake Charles chapter with a prayer group that met in that very same living room.

It is fitting that Hilda be returned to her beloved Gainesville to be buried beside John at this time of the year. She loved spending her summers there canning beans, picking and eating peaches, and making biscuits for the family. Summers also included an annual trip to the beach at Destin where Maw (Hilda) and Papa (John) would rent a house for the whole family to gather.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 31, at 11 a.m. at Alta Vista Cemetery in Gainesville under the direction of Memorial Park North funeral home. Hilda’s Nephew, Ft. Michael Carreker will officiate.

Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel 989 Riverside Drive Gainesville, GA 30501 www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.