Edward James Anthony Sr.
Dominika Nichole Jack Antoine
Joseph Arceneaux Sr.
Ella Mae Bertrand
Annie Mae Booker
Louise Jones Broussard
Edward Buck
Sandra Ann Farris Bullock
Clara Brown Coleman
Geraldine Fobbs
Tommy Joe Fontenot
Eta Guillory
Victoria Anne Heimbach
Alvin Eugene Jackson
Julia B. Joubert
Ronald Edward LaPrime
Larry B. Mallett
Mable Louise Migacz
Thiem Michael Huy Newell
John Robert Rubin
Tommy S. Thompson
Delores DeBlanc Turner
David Owen Watson
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Agnes Ruth Allen
Agnes Ruth Allen, 96, of Westlake, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, at home. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. today, March 1, at Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Westlake.
Edward “Bay Bay” James Anthony Sr.
Edward “Bay Bay” James Anthony Sr. was born on Aug. 4, 1957, in Lake Charles, La., to Anatole and Virda Lee Anthony. He passed away on Feb. 22, 2019, surrounded by his family.
He was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. In his pass time, Edward enjoyed “cutting a few corners,” listening to music, and talking on the phone. He was previously employed by Christus St. Patrick in the shipping and receiving department.
Edward is survived by his wife of 36 years, Francis “Goo” Anthony; mother, Virda Lee Anthony; daughters, Tiffany (Tamarde) Robinson and Shantell (Jeremy) Stevens; son, Edward Anthony Jr.; grandchildren, Brionna Lawson, Z’Tevion LeBlanc, Tia Anthony, Tyler Lawson, Breylon Stevens, Jerny Stevens, Tamaree Robinson, Tizionna Robinson, Tiaonna Robinson, Tamarde Robinson Jr., Eriyelle Anthony, and Xavier Anthony; close friends, Emmanuel Thomas Milan Murphy, Dwight McCarver, and Martin “Chip” Joseph Jr.; special cousins, Leary George and Rose May; guardian angel, Helen Bradley and a host of godchildren, nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his father, Anatole Anthony; and his brother, Peter Anthony.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019, from 9-11 a.m. with a funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. at Fondel Memorial Chapel located at 832 N. Lyons St., Lake Charles, LA 70601.
Dominika Nichole ”Nekie” Jack Antoine
Funeral for Dominika Nichole “Nekie” Jack Antoine, 27, will be 1 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Blake Street Church of Christ located at 103 N. Blake Street. Visitation will be Saturday from 9 a.m. in the church. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park.
Joseph Arceneaux Sr.
Joseph Arceneaux Sr., 79, died Feb. 24. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2, at St. Paul AME Church in Houston, under the direction of O.W. Wiley Mortuary, Houston, Texas.
Ella Mae Bertrand
Ella Mae Bertrand, 86, of Westlake, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, at Harbor Hospice. Ella Mae was born in Church Point on March 13, 1932. She was married to the love of her life, Heard J. Bertrand on June 3, 1951. They were happily married for 43 years. She was an active member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church for over 50 years. She retired from Westwood Elementary as a cook in the cafeteria after 25 years of service. She was strong in her Catholic faith, loved flowers, never met a stranger, family oriented, and proud of her Cajun Heritage. She loved to cook and was famous for her gumbo, pineapple upside down cake, sugar cookies, and pecan pralines. Ella loved to dance, especially to Cajun French music. Her family was the most important part of her life, and she loved them dearly.
Surviving to cherish her memory is her son, Ronald Bertrand and wife Luisa from Westlake; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Bertrand of Church Point; grandchildren, Tiffany Wasson and husband Rob, Amanda Guidry and husband Jerry, Damian Bertrand and wife Kateri, Kimberly Bertrand and Fiance Cory, Anthony Bertrand and wife Josie, Nicole Boudreaux and husband Zechariah, Caleb Bertrand, Hunter Bertrand; great-grandchildren, Ty, Emma, Blaise, Drake, Drewe, Kassidee, Ella, Jude, and Kayden.
Preceded in death by her husband, Heard J. Bertrand; parents, Joseph and Ernestine Hebert; two sons, Robert “Bob” Bertrand and Earl Bertrand; brothers, Joe Hebert Jr., Garland Hebert, Larry Hebert; and sister, Iris Richard.
Service will be held at St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Westlake on Monday, March 4, 2019, at 10 a.m. with Father Mike Barras officiating. Visitation will be held at Hixson Funeral Home in Westlake on Sunday, March 3, 2019, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a Rosary (English/French) at 7 p.m. Visitation will resume at the funeral home on Monday, from 8 a.m. until the procession to the church. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Westlake. We would like to thank the staff at Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles, Dr. Jodi George in Westlake, and her wonderful caregiver Laura Stanfield.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.
Annie Mae Booker
Annie Mae was born June 11, 1929 in Mowata, La. to the late Isaac and Jency Gums Green, feet first and ready to go. At an early age the family moved to Opelousas, La. where Annie Mae was baptized at the Jerusalem Baptist Church in Opelousas, La. She later united with Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, where she served as a Senior Usher until 1992. In mid 1992, she moved her membership to Messiah Missionary Baptist Church where she was one of the founding members, under the leadership of Rev. Robert L. Owens, served as a faithful Usher for over 50 years until her death. She strongly believed in Psalms 84:10.
In October 1944 Annie Mae met the Love of her Life, Mr. Eugene Booker A Gentleman’s Gentleman. It was indeed Love at first sight because, two weeks later they were married on October 28, 1944. To this union, eight children were born, five girls and three boys.
Eugene and Annie Mae were married for 62 years until Eugene’s death on April 11, 2007. Annie Mae better known as “Mother” because of the many daughters and sons she has acquired throughout the years.
Mother was the “Rock” the “Matriarch” of her family. The glue that held everything together.
Because mother had to quit school in the 3rd grade to go to work, education became her #1 priority for her children and everyone she came in contact with. Mother’s moto was “you are never too old to improve.” So with that belief, mother attended night school at the Mount Calvary Baptist church where she earned her GED, which was an encouragement to her children, grandchildren and great grand children to obtain a higher education.
Mother enjoyed traveling with her family to California, Virginia, Ohio, Washington DC, New York, New Jersey, Texas, Arizona, Florida, Las Vegas, The Dominican Republic, as well as cruising to the Caribbean and Virgin Islands.
Mother Annie Mae was preceded in death by her father and mother, Isaac and Jency Green; brother, Joseph Green; sisters, Cora Morris, Alice Batiste, Delia Hollinger; daughters, Brenda Joyce Booker and Evelyn Booker-Landry; son, Shannon Booker Sr.; son-in-law, Jake Taite; three grand-daughters, Shanta Leday, Angel Tims and Alice Duhon; and two grandsons Anthony Kately and Julian Anderson.
Mother leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Lois Malvo, Larry (Rita) Booker, Samuel (Wilda) Booker, all of Lake Charles, La., Violet Taite of Long Beach, Calif., and Maciola (Ricky) Newman of Pickerington, Ohio; 49 grandchildren; 78 great-grandchildren; 21 great-great-grandchildren; God daughter, Sadie Jenkins and God son Willie Dejean Jr.; five special daughters, Betty Morris Bankhead, Brenda Owens, Eula Mae Hanchett, Patricia Hargrove and Adrienne Guillory; and three special sons, Reverend Robert Owens, Paul Wayne Griffin and Leonard Ray Williams.
Her Visitation will be Friday, March 1, 2019, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Messiah Baptist Church, also Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 10AM to 11 a.m. at the church with the funeral following Saturday at 11 a.m. Pastor Robert L. Owens will officiate. Interment will be at Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel.
Louise Jones Broussard
Funeral service for Louise Jones Broussard, 83, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at Cathedral of Faith Baptist Church under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Edward Buck
Edward Buck, 66, died Sunday, Feb. 24, at a local hospital. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2, at Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church, DeQuincy. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of King’s Funeral Home.
Sandra Ann Farris Bullock
Sandra Ann Farris Bullock, 78, of Westlake, passed away on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, at her residence. She was born to her late parents, Lloyd and Pearline Farris, on Nov. 2, 1940, in Bessemer, Ala. Sandra worked at Solar Supply as an accountant for a number of years. She enjoyed working in her garden, making flower arrangements, crafts, and loved cooking for her family. She was known for her caring heart. Most of all, she loved her grandchildren very much.
She is survived by her grandchildren, Joshua Paul Bullock of Moss Bluff, Adam Paul Bullock and wife Bethany of Gillis, Jacob Harveston Bullock and wife Chelsea of Lake Charles, Devin Wayne Bullock (Shelby Jackson) of Westlake; great-grandchildren, Carson Lognion, Colten Bullock, Layken Bullock, Anthony Bullock, Shelbie Bullock; brother, Lloyd Farris Jr. and wife Addy of Natchez, Miss.; sisters, Jan Paro of Lake Charles, and Dean LaRue and husband Charles of Jena; sons, Jerry Eugene Bullock of Westlake, Steven Wayne Bullock of Westlake; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Sandra was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Billy Harveston Bullock Sr.; her parents; son, Billy Harveston Bullock Jr.; brother, Jerry Farris; two sisters, Barbara Lively, and Roxanne Bailey.
Service will be held at Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake, on Sunday, March 3, 2019, at 2 p.m. Bro. Jaceson Johnson will officiate. Visitation will be at Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake, on Saturday, March 2, 2019, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visitation will resume at the funeral home on Sunday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Westlake Memorial Cemetery.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.
Clara Brown Coleman
Clara Brown Coleman, 65, was born Aug. 14, 1953, in Lafayette, La., to the late Joseph Eugene and Mary Velma Brown. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church where she served in the Women’s Ministry. She was a resident of Baytown, Texas, at the time of her death. She departed this life Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in her residence surrounded by her family.
She leaves to cherish her memories one daughter, Varica Coleman Cotlong; four grandchildren, Jaylin Arceneaux, J’Vhary, Drelyn and Seriyah Coleman; three brothers, James (Cynthia) Brown Sr., David (Jeanette) Brown and the Rev. Leonard (Yuavanka) Brown Sr.; and two sisters, Janice Brown Marshall (David) Beverly Brown.
Her funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 3007 Enterprise Blvd., in Lake Charles. Pastor Braylon Harris will officiate. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. in the church under the direction of James Funeral Home.
Geraldine Fobbs
Geraldine Fobbs, 81, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Living Word Christian Center, 1639 Ryan St., Lake Charles, LA 70601. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. in the church. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. For the full obituary please visit www.combrefuneralhome.com.
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Tommy Joe Fontenot
Funeral for Tommy Joe Fontenot, 74, will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Mossville Truth Tabernacle Church. Pastor Lionel Thierry will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 9 a.m. in the church. Tommy departed this life Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, in a local hospital.
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Eta Guillory
Eta Auxiliartrice Guillory went home to God on the 21st of February, 2019 at 93 years of age.
She was born on April 10th, 1925 to Bartholomew and Bernadette Lacour in Iota, Louisiana. She was one of ten children, two of which passed away early in life.She entered into Holy Matrimony with Edward Peter Guillory, the love of her life, on November 26, 1950. They were married forty-nine years prior to his passing. This union and a subsequent relocation to Lake Charles, Louisiana blessed them with nine children, five daughters and four sons. With little formal education between them, eight of their children graduated high school save the tragic loss of the first son at a young age. These children achieved advanced degrees and retirements befitting both of their dreams.Eta was a longtime faithful member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and a member of the Christian Mothers Society.
She leaves her daughters: Lorena Guillory, Margaret Guillory and Ella Guillory, Mary Williamson and Barbara Guillory, her son Martin (Pauline) Guillory, her grandchildren: Elizabeth, Joseph (Michelle), Mary (Josh), Katrina, Kristina, Alfred (Danielle), Michael (Tasha), Kenneth (Kimberly), Edward, Kennetha (Miguel), Shaun, Dawn, Desiral (Jasmine), Derrick, Conique, Conmeather, thirty-six great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins to celebrate her life. She is preceded by her parents, her husband, her brothers: Bartholomew Jr., Gabriel and David Lacour, her sisters: Ora Lecompte, Vine Jordan, Rita St. Andre’, Eula Guillory and Ester Guillory, her sons: Edward Jr,, Calvin and Alfred Guillory, her granddaughter Kelly Williamson, her great granddaughter.
Visitation will be Friday March 1, 2019 from 5:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. in Combre Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be Saturday March 2, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Words of comfort may be shared at www.combrefuneralhome.com.
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Victoria Anne Heimbach
Victoria Anne Heimbach “Vicci”, 54, died Tuesday, Feb. 26. A gathering will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 4, at Johnson Funeral Home.
Alvin Eugene “Roach” Jackson
Alvin Eugene “Roach” Jackson, 48, of Oakdale, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, at home. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2, in Bread of Life Christian Center, Oakdale. Committal service will be in Oakdale Community Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home, Oakdale.
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Julia B. Joubert
Julia B. Joubert 78, passed away on Feb. 24, 2019, in a local hospital.
Julia Joubert was born on July 12, 1940, to Audrey and Pearl Bellow in Swords, La. She later met the love of her life, Walter J. Joubert Jr, whom she married. Julia had so much love to share with everyone. She raised more than just her children. She worked for Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Stockwell as a caretaker for 15 years. She was a member of Local 207 and also worked for Grand Cove Nursing Center until she was unable to work due to health issues and became disabled. She was also a member of Saint Henry Catholic Church for over 40 years, where she was also a member of Ladies of Auxiliary. She also enjoyed attending 4 p.m. Mass on Saturdays.
In their union, they had eight children: Gary (Stephanie) Joubert, Retell Joubert, Stephanie (James)Simon, Gayla Joubert, Walter (Delores) Joubert III, Pamala (Earl) Deruso, Greer Joubert, and Audrieun Joubert. They also had 19 Grandchildren, 17 Great Grandchildren, 5 Godchildren, Jimmy Valmont, Devena Guillory Frazier, LaTasha Bellow, Krystal Bellow Rainey, and Helen Renee’, 4 sisters, Ornadell Valmont, Mary Guillory, Catherine Papillion, Ophelia Collins, and 1 brother, Ferman Bellow. She was preceded in death by parents, Mr. and Mrs. Audrey Bellow, daughter Gayla Joubert, and her brothers Whitney Bellow, Lunzy Bellow, Wilmon Bellow, Allen Bellow, Henry Bellow, and Phillip Bellow.
Visitation will be Saturday, March 2, 2019, from 7 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. in Combre Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be Saturday, March 2, 2019, at 9 a.m. at Saint Henry Catholic Church. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Words of comfort may be shared at www.combrefuneralhome.com.
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Ronald Edward LaPrime
Ronald Edward LaPrime, 57, of Lake Charles, died Sunday, Feb. 24. Cremation entrusted to Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles.
Larry B. Mallett
Funeral service for Larry B. Mallett, 90, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2, at Braxton Funeral Home. Burial will be in Botley Cemetery.
Mable Louise Migacz
Mable Louise Migacz, 82, of Hineston, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, at home. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at Rush Funeral Home, Hineston. Interment will be in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
Thiem Michael Huy Newell
Thiem Michael Huy Newell, 27, died Monday, Feb. 25. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 2, at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
John Robert Rubin
John Robert Rubin, 94, died Sunday in a local care center. Funeral service for John Robert Rubin, 94, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2, in Mt. Triumph Baptist Church. Burial will be in Benevolent Cemetery under direction of Semien-Lewis Mortuary of Jennings.
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Tommy S. Thompson
IOWA — Tommy S. Thompson, born in Lake Charles on July 28, 1953, son of Junior Thompson and Yvonne J. Turner, passed away Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, in his residence, at the age of 65.
Tommy was a graduate of Glenmora High School and attended 1 year of college while serving in the U.S. Army. He was a deputy with the Cameron Parish Sheriff Department. Tommy loved riding his Harley Davidson with his son, Cody and spoiling his grandchildren. Tommy was Paula’s knight in shining armor and he will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Paula Thompson; sons, Cody Thompson (Kayla), Michael Thompson (Sue), Jerry Thompson, Patrick Clement (Brandi), David Clement; daughters, Angela Thompson, Selena Thompson, Stephanie Kingham (Bobby), Meghan Constance; brothers, Dennon Strange (Debbie), Van Thompson; sister, Melinda Dale Strange; 18 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Tommy was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Dale Strange; nephews, D. J. Strange Jr. and Ben Davis; mother-in-law, Annie Belle Schwark.
A Celebration of Life is Saturday, March 2, 2019, at 1 p.m. in Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa, with Pastor Hoye Folks officiating. Cremation is under the direction of Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa. Visitation is Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of service.
Words of comfort may be shared at www.johnsonandbrownfuneralhome.com/Facebook: Johnson & Brown Funeral Home.
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Delores DeBlanc Turner
Memorial service for Delores DeBlanc Turner, 70, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2019, at New Covenant Faith B.C.
Those left to cherish her memory three children, Adarienne (Tristan) DeBlanc-Wilson and Jamaica, James (Jerrilynn) DeBlanc II and Elvin Troy (Chrisalynn Bradford) Turner Sr.; 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; five sisters, Barbara Johnson, Toni Eaglin, Evelyn (Donald) Broussard, Janice (Gregory) Banks, and Sylvia (Leroy) Cole and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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David Owen Watson
Funeral service for David Owen Watson, 62, will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2, at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Kinder. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery.
