Delores Vital Anderson

Carole Revelle Arnold

Martin James Bee

Richard Anthony Darcé

Doris Foreman

Paul D. Hebert

Cleary Yeatman Hinton

Ward Wayne Johnson

Rae M. Meier

Timothy Scot Neidigh

Margie Jewel Rush Powell

Jonas Schmidt

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Delores Vital Anderson

Delores Vital Anderson. a native of Lake Charles, La., passed on Friday, July 12. She is survived by her four kids, Tony Vital, Frankie Anderson, Claire Papillion (Charles Papillion) and Carla Vital. Her service will be at Fondel Funeral Home Saturday, July 20. The viewing is from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. followed by a Mass service at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St.Henry Catholic Church.

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Carole Revelle Arnold

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” Matthew 25:23

Carole Revelle Arnold, of Riverside, Calif., passed away peacefully on June 16, 2019. Carole was born on April 30, 1939, in Lake Charles, La., to the late Elmer (Tug) and Mabel Revelle.

The eldest of three children, Carole attended Lake Charles High School, graduating in 1957. She then continued her studies at McNeese State University where she became a charter member of the McNeese chapter of Chi Omega Sorority. After one year, Carole transferred to LSU where she earned a degree in Psychology and graduated Magna Cum Laude, the top graduate of the LSU class of 1961. She then was awarded a fellowship to Stanford University where she earned her Master of’ Science degree in Psychology in 1963. At Stanford she met Barry Arnold to whom she was married in 1964. Carole continued her studies at the University of Illinois and was awarded her Doctorate in Psychology in 1966.

After earning her PhD, Carole joined her husband in Ames, Iowa, where she taught Psychology & Child Development at Iowa State University for 10 years.

In 1968 when Barry accepted an international assignment in Mexico City, Carole accompanied him and taught at a university there. Both then resumed teaching at Iowa State until 1979 when Barry accepted a position at the University of California in Riverside, and Carole taught courses at California State University, San Bernardino, worked in clinics and hospitals, and had a private practice in Riverside.

Carole earned a degree in Library Science from the University of Texas in 1986 while Barry served on a special project for NASA. She then worked as a Reference Librarian at the Riverside Public Library for a time. She ended her career at California Baptist University, where she held a Psychology Professorship and taught courses in Psychological Testing and Developmental Psychology for 21 years.

An active member of the Methodist Church in Riverside, Carole taught Sunday School to preteens and sang in the choir. She also went on short-term mission trips to Mexico, Honduras, Venezuela, and Kenya, and she attended Bible Study Fellowship for many years. She and Barry lived in Mexico City twice and spent many additional summers in Texcoco, Mexico, where he taught classes and she did research. They also lived in Lima, Peru, and traveled frequently to places in Western Europe, China, and India. On several cruises to Alaska, they became Trivial Pursuit champs!

Carole is survived by her husband of 54 years, Barry Arnold of Huntington Beach, Calif.; two children, Terry McIlheney of Las Vegas, Nev., and Darrel Arnold (Lisa) of Huntington Beach, Calif.; two sisters, Nancy Newbrough (Carrol) of Houston, Texas, and Gaye Landry (Richard) of Lake Charles, La. She also has four grandchildren.

Carole will be laid to rest beside her parents at Highland Memory Gardens in Lake Charles, on July 20. An informal memorial service will be at 11 a.m. in the Highland Mausoleum. The Rev. Steve James will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the “Poorest of the Poor” mission fund, Trinity Baptist Church, 1800 Country Club Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605.

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”Marty” Bee

Martin James “Marty” Bee, 68, of Lake Charles, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019, in a local hospital.

Marty was born Dec. 22, 1950. He was raised in Minneapolis, MN by his parents, Rufus and Kathleen Bee. He attended San Diego City College and earned his bachelor’s degree from Long Beach State University. He earned his master’s degree in graphic design from Syracuse University. Marty served as a Navy Corpsman during the Vietnam War. He met and married the love of his life, Connie, at Lakewood First Baptist Church in Long Beach, Calif., in 1982.

They moved to Lake Charles in 1987, and Marty began his teaching career at McNeese State University in Graphic Design. He recently retired after 31 years. He was an extremely gifted artist and storyteller. He was an active member of Trinity Baptist Church of Lake Charles, where he spent countless hours helping wherever there was a need.

Marty was never ashamed of his Christian faith, and he gladly used his talents to further the kingdom. He took on the challenges of being a part of something bigger than himself, and was reluctant to take any credit for his generosity. He loved classic cars and model trains, but most of all, he loved Jesus, his precious Connie, and his boys.

Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 36 years, Connie Bee; two sons, Tyler Scott and Colin Anthony Bee; one brother, Michael Thomas Bee of Minneapolis, Minn.; and one sister, Rita Mary Gauger of Hays, Kan. He is preceded in death by his parents and siste Karen Bee Warnke.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2019, in the North Venue at Trinity Baptist Church. Reverend Jerry Parmentier will officiate. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Thursday in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service Friday at the church.

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

Richard Anthony Darcé

Richard Anthony Darcé, 86, of Jennings, died July 15 in Jennings American Legion Hospital. A funeral mass will be at 3 p.m. July 19 at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Jennings. Interment will be at a later date at the veteran’s cemetery in Jennings.

Doris Foreman

Doris Foreman, 93, of Sulphur, La., passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Doris was born on June 18, 1926, in Jesup, Ga.

Doris retired from Christus St. Patrick Hospital after 25 years of service as an ER Nurse. She loved gardening, fishing, and playing bingo, but especially spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Fordy Foreman; parents, Jesse and Eva Murray; and four sisters, Jessie Murray, Sue Lloyd, Burma Morris, and Hilda Ogden.

Survivors include daughter, Marsha Foreman Manard of Sulphur; son, Ben Foreman (Latrelle) of Kirbyville, Texas; son, Greg Foreman (Deanna) of Carlyss; grandchildren, Wayne Harrington, Jessica Benoit, Shane Foreman, Lee Taylor Foreman and Jayce Foreman; sisters, Gladys McCook of Bay St. Louis, Miss., and Jean Dufel of Reidsville, Ga.; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 5-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2019, at Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Chapel. Service will be led by Celebrant Jody Barrilleaux. Burial will follow in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hixsonsulphurmemorial.com for the Foreman family.



Paul D. Hebert

Paul D. Hebert, 76, of Lake Charles, passed away on July 16, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.

Paul “Danny” was born on Feb. 13, 1943, in Patterson, La., to Reiley and Eddie Hebert. He graduated from Kaplan High School in 1961, and then went on to earn his undergraduate degree in Agriculture where he was a member of the ROTC officer program at McNeese State University. After graduating college, he proudly served his country and was a Veteran of the Vietnam War receiving a Bronze Star as a member of the U.S. Army. Paul’s dedication and love for farming and ranching encouraged him to earn his Master’s in Environmental Science at McNeese State University. His love and dedication as an alumni of McNeese continued as a decades-long season ticket holder, past president of McNeese Alumni Agriculture Association, and past president of the McNeese Alumni Association. He continued to be involved in his community as a member of the Animal Control Advisory Board and past president of Calcasieu Cattlemen Association.

Paul was a loving husband, father, and grandfather “Poppy” to his family. He enjoyed instilling his hobbies of hunting and fishing with his girls, sons-in-law, grandchildren, and friends.

Paul was survived by his wife, Melanie “Doodle”; his daughters, Christi Nussmeier (Doug), Heather Hebert, and Ashley Marciante (Michael); 5 grandchildren, Garrett, Ashlynn, and Colton Nussmeier and John Michael and Dylan Marciante; his sister, Leona Moriarty; brothers-in-law, Ell Ray “Knute” Henry (Carol) and Mike Henry; an aunt, Betty Henry; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Reiley and Eddie Hebert; brother, Joseph “JD” Hebert; sister-in-law, Elaine Hebert; brother-in-law, Bill Moriarty; and mother and father-in-law, James and Hilda Henry.

A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 19, 2019, at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church. Monsignor Jace Eskind will officiate. Burial will follow in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will begin in the funeral home on Thursday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a rosary being recited at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will resume on Friday at 9 a.m. until leaving for the church at 10:30 a.m.

Those who are honored to serve as pallbearers will be: Doug Nussmeier, Michael Marciante, Garrett Nussmeier, Joe Hebert, Donald Moriarty, and Ryan Bufford as well as honorary pallbearers: Michael Henry Jr., Todd German, Colton Nussmeier, John Michael Marciante, Dylan Marciante, and Ashlynn Nussmeier.

Memorial donations in memory of Paul Hebert may be made to the McNeese Alumni Association, Box 90775, Lake Charles, LA 70609.

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

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Cleary Yeatman Hinton

Cleary Yeatman Hinton died peacefully July 3, 2019.

Cleary was born at St. Patrick’s Hospital on Dec. 14, 1921, and lived most of her life in Lake Charles, La. She was preceded in death by her husband, James I. Hinton; her parents, Frank R. Yeatman and Pearl Cleary Yeatman; and her siblings, Helen Yeatman Taggart (Eugene), Louise Yeatman Ryan (George), Raymond Yeatman (Joyce), Stella Elizabeth Yeatman Fontenot (Curtis), and Richard Preston Yeatman (Christine).

She is survived by her children, James Michael Hinton, John Cleary Hinton (Shirley), Richard Allen Hinton (Jan), Christopher Scott Hinton (Jodi), Elizabeth Hinton, Jeannine F. Hinton (Marta), and Patrick Lee Hinton; her grandchildren, Alan Hinton (Bridget), John David Hinton, Michael Shawn Hinton (Lila), Jennifer Hinton Pearce (Matt), Kym Hinton, Brett Hinton, Holly Hinton Buteau (Thomas), Nicholas Shattuck (Ava), Amy Shattuck, Julie Martin Wilcox (Russell), Holly Martin, David Martin (May), and Rachel Hinton; in addition, seventeen great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Cleary lived as a child at 916 Broad St. until 1933, when her family moved to 1018 Nichols St. Lake Charles was very dear to her and she always championed the city as a very special place. She attended Central School and Lake Charles High School where she was a cheerleader. Cleary went to Stephens College in Columbia, Mo. After her freshman year, Cleary returned home and married James I. Hinton in January 1942, one month after Pearl Harbor. During this time, she was raised her children and worked while her husband served for the remainder of the war in the U.S. Coast Guard. She was active in the American Cancer Society and received a life membership in the organization. She was also active in her children’s school, Hamilton Elementary, where she served as President of the PTA. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Lake Charles. Upon returning from the service, her husband completed college and a degree in dentistry and then practiced in Lake Charles.

The remainder of Cleary’s life was spent raising her family, traveling to visit them from coast to coast from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico.

Cleary loved to write letters and made this a mode of connecting with her family and friends. She remained close to her family members both near and far. She had a beautiful smile, loved to tell a joke, and was an accomplished cook. Most of all she had a warm loving heart. She was “Mimi” to her own grandchildren, their friends, and the neighborhood. She provided safe harbor for many with much unconditional love.

Cleary lived in Harvest, Ala., with her son John and his wife, Shirley, who loved and cared for her, giving her a comfortable home in her last years. Her family wishes to express their love and appreciation to John and Shirley for their special care.

A memorial service will be held on July 20, 2019, at the First Presbyterian Church at 2525 Second Ave., Lake Charles, visitation will be 10 a.m. – noon to be followed by a service at noon. Donations in Cleary’s Remembrance may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Charles.



Ward Wayne Johnson

Ward Wayne Johnson, 72, of Westlake, died Friday, July 12, at home. Graveside service will be 11:30 a.m. today, July 18, at Magnolia Cemetery, Westlake, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake.

Rae M. (Gault) Meier

Rae M. (Gault) Meier, 84, of Moss Bluff, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019. She was born Dec. 12, 1934, in Duluth, Minn., to her late parents, Charles Raymond and Anna (Ruhnke) Gault. She was raised in Wrenshall, Minn. She married Kenneth Meier on June 7, 1958. Mrs. Meier moved to Moss Bluff in 1981. Rae was a wonderful wife, mother,and grandmother. She enjoyed the outdoors and watching sports. She was a devoted Minnesota Vikings, Twins and Atlanta Braves fan. She enjoyed volunteering time to local charities. Rae was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW post in Moss Bluff.

Rae is survived by her children, Craig (Debbie) Meier of Rutledge, Ga., Scott (Kim) Meier of Mahtowa, Minn., Stephan (Tammy) Meier of Moss Bluff; her sister, Joyce (Gault) Anderson of Minnesota; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Spencer.

Rae was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Meier; her parents; brothers, Charles, August, Otto and Walter Gault; sisters, Helen (Gault) Anderson and Anna (Gault) Olson; and a granddaughter, Megan Meier.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, July 19, 2019, at St. John Lutheran Church, with Pastor Charles Miller officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of service Friday at the church. Burial will follow at New Ritchie Cemetery. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.

Timothy Scot Neidigh

MOSS BLUFF — Sometimes language does not possess the words to describe a person. Timothy Scot Neidigh was one such man. He didn’t have friends, instead, he had life-long, deep relationships. He touched not only the people he met. He touched their souls, their hearts, their entire lives.

Born on July 22, 1969, in Ephrata, Pa., Tim, as he used to say about himself, was a “straight C-D student in High School,” although every report card said he “could be a straight A student if he applied himself.” It might have not happened in high school, but he did apply himself, so much so that he became an A+ human being.

Today, at noon on July 16, 2019, after a difficult battle with cancer, Tim left our world and the world lost a loving, principled, honorable man who knew how to love and live.

Tim was a Black Belt in karate; he was a mortar man in the Army; he once jumped rope 1,000 times in his basement, without stopping, just to see if he could; he loved to hunt, he was a nurse, a Family Nurse Practitioner, and started a business that took heart and love—Health Smart House calls, a business and career he adored, and that will now continue on as his legacy.

In his much too short life, he was a husband, a son, a brother, an uncle, and most of all an adoring father to his daughter Molly—he said she was the “best part” of him and “the greatest thing he had ever done in his life.”

Tim loved to laugh and his friends described him as jovial and boisterous. His memory, his stories, his life, his successful business will continue to live on in the hearts of others. His friends admired his principles and his loyalty, yet his courage, especially in the last days, was remarkable. Yet that is not surprising. A close friend once said Tim was the first man who was not a family member who said, “I love you, bro,” and he meant it. He made his friend realize it was OK and not “unmanly” to say I love you to another man. Tim was the man who opened his heart to all and shared every piece of himself with others. He gave every ounce of himself to help others—through his career, his friendships, his laughter and his eternal love of mankind.

He was spiritual but private about his relationship with God. He attended an ACTS Retreat several years ago that he always described as “life changing.” He used to say, “Better to be in the woods thinking about God than to be in a church thinking about the woods.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson is quoted as stating, “It is not the length of life but the depth of life.” While we lost Tim much too soon, his depth of life, his instinctive nature to love everyone and to give of himself was deeper, more genuine and authentic than the lives of others who could live lifetimes over. In that respect, Tim did live a long life and will continue to live in the hundreds, perhaps thousands of hearts he impressed with the mark of his love.

Tim is survived by his daughter, Molly Neidigh; his mother, Avis Gingrich; his father, Terry Neidigh; his brother, Ronald Neidigh (wife Jenny); his sister, Elena Neidigh; his nieces, Brittany Neidigh and Avery Santoro; his nephews, Austin Neidigh and Jonathon Steff; his wife, Brandie Neidigh; and his stepson, Jacob Young.

His funeral will be held at Johnson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff on Friday, July 19, 2019, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Rocky Istre will officiate. A graveside service will immediately follow at Prien Memorial Park on Country Club Road. Visitation will be at Johnson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff on Thursday, July 18, 2019, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Friday, July 19, 2019, from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers or monetary gifts, please donate to the Harbor Foundation.

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

Margie Jewel Rush Powell

Margie Jewel Rush Powell, 88, of Moss Bluff, died July 14in a local care facility. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 19, in the chapel of Lakeside Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Old Ritchie Cemetery.

Jonas Schmidt

Jonas Schmidt, 90, of DeRidder, La., entered into rest on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at home in DeRidder, La. Jonas, the son of Sam T. an Alice (Koehn) Schmidt, was born on Oct. 16, 1928, in Cimarron, Kan.

Visitation will begin Thursday, July 18, 2019, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Highland Mennonite Church in DeRidder, La. Service will be held Friday, July 19, 2019, at 10 a.m. Highland Mennonite Church in DeRidder, La. Interment will follow at Highland Mennonite Cemetery, DeRidder, La.

Dad took special interest in making pecan and pumpkin pies. He also enjoyed making peanut brittle, buying peanuts in bulk and syrup by the gallon.

Left to cherish his memory are children, Maxine and husband, Russell Smith of Star City, Ark., Verna and husband Keith Schmidt of DeRidder, La.; ten grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; his brothers, Allen Schmidt of Buhl, Idaho, Raymond Schmidt and wife Velma; sister-in-law, Lillian Schmidt of DeRidder, La.

Preceded in death by his parents; his wife; four sisters, one of which died in infancy; two brothers; two brothers-in-law; and one sister-in-law.

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

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