Captain James Garth “Red” Bumpers Sr.

Steven Foster

James “Jimmy” Harold Jones Sr.

James “Jim” Karr

Dorothy Bustion LaCaze

Greg Alfonso Marchie

Ensley William “Dub” Merchant

Charles “Charlie” Williams Shaffer

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Captain James Garth “Red” Bumpers Sr.

Captain James Garth “Red” Bumpers Sr., 76, of Lake Charles, passed away at 9:17 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in a local hospice facility.

Mr. Bumpers was born on Dec. 30, 1942, in Ratcliff, Texas. He served eight years in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the American Legion Post #401. Mr. Bumpers was a retired tugboat captain after 50 years of service.

He took pleasure in rebuilding machines, including his truck, and also watching old westerns.

Those left to cherish his memory are a daughter, Rena Sue Bumpers; son, James Bumpers Jr.; stepchildren, Michael Vidrine and husband Gerald and Michelle Bergeron and husband Kris; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom he loved dearly.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Bumpers.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 22, 2019, at Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Pastor Tony Bourque will officiate.

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

Steven Foster

Steven Foster, 60, passed away July 19. Arrangements are being handled by Riley Smith Funeral Home in DeQuincy.

James “Jimmy” Harold Jones Sr.

Funeral services for James “Jimmy” Harold Jones Sr., 83, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 27, in Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. A graveside service will follow at Consolata Cemetery.

James “Jim” Karr

James “Jim” Karr of DeQuincy passed away July 20. Arrangements are being handled by Riley Smith Funeral Home in DeQuincy.

Dorothy Bustion LaCaze

Funeral services for Dorothy Bustion LaCaze, 93 of DeRidder, La., will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2019. The funeral will be conducted at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder, with the Rev. Jerry Masters officiating. Burial will follow at Beauregard Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour before the funeral service. Dorothy was born March 28, 1926, in Lewisville, Ark. Her parents were Alford and Gladys Bustion. She has lived in DeRidder since 1945. Dorothy passed away Friday, July 19, 2019, at the Westwood Manor Nursing Home in DeRidder.

Dorothy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. She leaves to cherish her memory, two daughters, Elizabeth (Tannie) LaCaze Helms and husband Howard of DeRidder and Sue LaCaze Miller and husband G.T. of Austin, Texas; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, A.J. LaCaze; son, Gary Wayne LaCaze; and twin brother, Donald Bustion.

Dorothy was a member of the First Baptist Church of DeRidder and taught both Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for early childhood classes. She also served as the Church Secretary for over 30 years. In addition, she was a member of the Beauregard Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Dorothy was a devout Christian woman who steadfastly believed in family, hard work, honesty and serving the Lord until her final days.

The family would like to thank Dr. Granger, the staff of Beauregard Memorial Hospital, Westwood Manor Nursing Home and Brighton Bridge Hospice for their care during her final years. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dorothy’s memory can be made to the First Baptist Church, the Agape Clinic or to the charity of one’s choice.

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

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Greg Alfonso Marchie

Greg Alfonso Marchie, 62, of DeRidder, passed away Friday, July 19. Services are under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder.

Ensley William “Dub” Merchant

Ensley William “Dub” Merchant, 93, died July 17. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. today, July 21, at Hixson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff. Burial will be at Old Ritchie Cemetery in Moss Bluff.



Charles “Charlie” Williams Shaffer

Charles “Charlie” Williams Shaffer, 71, of Lake Charles, passed away July 18 in his home. Services will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, in the chapel of Lakeside Funeral Home. Burial with military honors will be at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.