Lynwood Colbert Burkhalter Jr.

Jerrod Linden Carruth

Claude Lewis Edwards Sr.

Forest Freeman Jr.

Melvin Joseph Gallien Sr.

Larry Dean Hano

Vance Edward Iles

Robert Leon Lane Sr.

Catherine Sue Murphy

Vickie Marie Pinkard

Ellis Savant Jr.

John Nolyn Shaw

Kadynce Marie Stout

Dr. Duane James Sutton

Angel Renee Thomas

Megan Danielle Wilson

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Lynwood Colbert 
Burkhalter Jr.

Lynwood Colbert Burkhalter Jr., 64, died Saturday, July 20. Celebration service will be Noon Saturday, July 27, at Maplewood United Methodist Church under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.

Jerrod Linden Carruth

Jerrod Linden “JC” Carruth, 33, of Lake Charles, passed away July 22 in a New Orleans Hospital. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m.July 27 in the Chapel of Lakeside Funeral Home in Lake Charles. A second memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Aug. 3 in the chapel of Carmichael Whatley Funeral Home in Pampa, Texas.

Claude Lewis Edwards Sr.

Claude “Uncle Mutt” Lewis Edwards Sr., 91, a resident of Lake Charles, La., was born to Hardy and Anne Edwards on Oct. 19, 1927, and passed July 17, 2019. Claude is survived by his children, Pamela E. Fontenot, Larry V. Edwards, and Mitchell L. Edwards. His funeral service will be held at New Sunlight Baptist Church, Lake Charles, La., on July 27, 2019, with visitation starting at 9 a.m. and service to start at 11 a.m.



Forest Freeman Jr.

Memorial service for Forest Freeman Jr., 67, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 2019, at The Lord’s Outreach, 401 S. MLK Highway.

Melvin Joseph Gallien Sr.

Melvin Joseph Gallien Sr., 85, of Lake Charles, La., gracefully departed this life at 5:35 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2019.

He was born in Lawtell, La., on Aug. 22, 1933. Melvin was the oldest of nine children born from the union of the late Aaron and Elizabeth Riggs Gallien and he lived most of his life in Lake Charles.

For 62 years he was a faithful member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church where he served for 49 years in the Knights of Peter Claver Council #141, in addition to the Holy Name Society and Usher Department.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Aaron Gallien Jr.; two sisters, Joyce Doucett and Nelma Henderson; son, Willie Johnson; son-in-law, Illinois Thomas Jr.; paternal grandparents, Cleveland and Theresa Lavergne Gallien; and maternal grandparents, Felix and Lucia “Lucy” Bellard Riggs.

In 1997, Melvin retired from PPG Chemical Plant in Westlake, La., with over 27 years of service. He was a retired member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union Local Lodge 470, District 161 with 31 years of membership.

Melvin is survived and leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Elva Kennerson Gallien the love of his life for 62 years and to their union seven children, Rebecca Gallien-Thomas of Missouri City, Texas, Charlotte Ann Richards (Elliott) of Alvin, Texas, Virginia Jones (Sonny) of Fresno, Texas, Christine Walker (Eric) of Sugar Land, Texas, Faye Inez Red (Wilton) of Lake Charles, La., Ray Anthony Gallien (Yvette) of Manvel, Texas, Melvin Gallien Jr. (Jeryl) of North Hollywood, Calif.; 13 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; one brother, Welton Gallien (Margie) of Houston, Texas; four sisters, Genevia Fontenette (Roland) of Pacoima, Calif., Juanita Washington (Jeremiah) of Lancaster, Calif., Mary Lee Bushnell (Edward) and Velma Marie Gallien, both of Lake Charles, La.; three godsons, Daniel Guillory, Claude Gallien and David Alexander plus a host of brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Melvin was a caring person who loved all of his family dearly.

Visitation will be held Saturday, July 27, 2019, from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. with a rosary being recited at 10 a.m. at Johnson Funeral Home, 4321 Lake St., Lake Charles, La. 70605 and the funeral service will be at noon at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Opelousas Street, Father Tim Goodly, Officiating. Burial following in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.

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

Larry Dean Hano

Larry Dean Hano born Oct. 15, 1955, departed this life and went to meet His Lord and Savior on July 14, 2019, surrounded by family.

Left to cherish his memory is Nelda Lewis who in his words, “the love of his life who stood by his side when no one else would” while battling his illness.

Siblings are brothers, Noah Hano Jr. and wife Virgina from Springfield, La., Huck Hano from Odenville, Ala.; and sister, Daisy McCartney from Sulphur, La.

Children are Larry Hano Jr of Tylertown, Miss., Joseph “Scooter” Lewis and wife Vickie of Westlake, La., Missy Stone of Hammond, La., Kimberly Dunaway and husband Jason of Lacomb, Miss., Leslie Merrick and husband Daryl of Denham Springs, La., Samatha Hardin and husband Mark of Tylertown, Miss.; 15 grandchildren, a whole host of nieces, nephews and cousins; numerous friends and family at Axiall Chemical.

Preceded in death are parents, Noah and Daisy Hano; brother, Eval Hano; brother-in-law, James M.McCartney.

A Celebration of life will be held for Larry on July 27, 2019, at Houston River Baptist Church in Sulphur, La., located at 110 W Houston River Rd., Sulphur, LA 70663, at 10 a.m. with fellowship to follow to honor his memory.

Vance Edward Iles

Vance Edward Iles, 42, of DeRidder, La., passed from this life on Monday, July 22, 2019.

Vance was a graduate of DeRidder High School. He attended McNeese State College, where he played football for four years. After graduating from McNeese State University, he worked for the DeRidder City Police Department. He later opened and operated Iles Insurance agency. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of eight years, Jaci Dyess Iles of DeRidder; sons, Kaleb, Blake, Jaxson, Drew Iles,and Luke Wray all of DeRidder; daughters, Lana and Alexis Iles, both of DeRidder; parents, Ricky and Cindy Iles of DeRidder; maternal grandfather, Jasper Moore of DeRidder; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Shane and Juistine Dyess of Merryville, La.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Nick and Season Vidrine of Lake Charles, La.; grandmother-in-law, Judy Slaydon of Merryville; nephews and nieces, Karah Trahan, Ava Trahan, Sawyer Vidrine and Whitten Vidrine, all of Lake Charles.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Leo and Anne Iles, and maternal grandmother, Darlene Moore.

A Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 2019, at River Church in Merryville. Brother Jason Fortenberry will officiate the service. Burial will be in Sugartown, La., at a later date.

Services are under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder.

Robert Leon Lane Sr.

Robert Leon Lane Sr., 45, of DeRidder, died Tuesday, July 23. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Sunday, July 28, at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Burial will be at Beauregard Cemetery.

Catherine Sue Murphy

Catherine Sue Murphy of Thayer, Mo., formerly of Salem, Mass., and Sulphur, La., died July 17, 2019. She was born Nov. 2, 1952, to LeRoy and Eunice Murphy of Sulphur.

She is predeceased by her parents and a son, Christopher Prudhomme. She is survived by her partner, Robert Pryor and his children, Keri Bagley and Jeremy Pryor; her children, Melissa and husband Tim Larabee and Kevin and wife Debbie Prudhomme, brother, Loren (Jimmy) and wife Sue Murphy; sisters, Ann and husband James Beatty, Donna LeBrun and Robin and husband Al Pryor; many grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. She will be missed by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Vickie Marie Pinkard

Vickie Marie Pinkard, 61, of Cleveland, Texas, died Monday, July 22. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Temple Baptist Church, DeRidder. Burial will be at Lewis Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home.

Ellis “Junior” Savant Jr.

Homegoing service for Ellis “Junior” Savant Jr. will be 10 a.m. Sunday, July 28, at Indian Village United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be at Indian Village Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Homes.

John Nolyn Shaw

John Nolyn Shaw, age 94, of Rosepine, La., passed away in his home on July 21, 2019, with his family at his side. He was born on Friday, Oct. 10, 1924, in Homer, La., to Simmie Gill and Effie Mae Shaw. He attended school there and upon graduation joined the U.S. Army. He proudly served in World Wall II in the European Theater.

Upon his return, he met the love of his life, Marion Love McKellar and began a marriage of 73 years on June 29, 1946. That union produced 4 children, John Gill, Ronnie Lanrick, Kathleen Louise and Marynm Elizabeth.

He began his work career with Magnolia Oil at a service station, and through hard work and intelligence worked his way up. Over a decorated 38-year career he advanced to a Regional Sales manager for all the Western Region for Mobil Oil. He was rightfully proud of his career accomplishments but most of all the many friends and colleagues he made along the way. He was responsible for seminars to train new employees the skills they would need to be successful in sales. This would lead to his employment with B.P. Oil, where as their Technical Advisor, he led the effort to establish their Marketing Division in the United States.

John Nolyn was more than a career man. He loved his family and the times they spent together. The family always enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping, and spent many happy hours on the bayou. John Nolyn and Marion relocated to Rosepine after retirement to return to their country lifestyle. They spent the next 25 years building a cattle business. At one time, they were managing a herd of over 100 head on more than 200 acres, – with very little help. He was an independent, competent man and determined to do it himself.

John Nolyn is survived by his wife of 73 years, Marion; daughter, Marynm Shaw Martin (Herb) of Edmond, Okla.; their children, Sallie Sells (Josh), Samuel Martin (Chelsea), Wade Martin (Anna); daughter-in-law, Phylis Shaw of Gulfport, Miss.; children, Amy Lewis (Shannon), Lisa Killebrew (John), and Matthew Shaw; and 12 great-grandchildren; and extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Marynm Shaw Bassett; and his children, Gill, Ronnie and Kathleen; and great-grandson, Matthew Gill Shaw Jr.

We will always remember him for his famous saying: “IT ONLY HAPPENS IF YOU MAKE IT HAPPEN.”

Paw Paw always did it “His Way.”

Serving as pallbearers are Sam Martin, Wade Martin, Shannon Lewis, John Killebrew, Josh Sells and Matthew Shaw.

Visitation will begin Monday, July 29, 2019, from 9 a.m. until Funeral Service begins at 10 a.m. in Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder, La. Interment will follow at Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, Leesville, La.

In lieu of flowers the family request you make a donation to your church or charity.

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

Kadynce Marie Stout

Graveside service for Kadynce Marie Stout, infant daughter of David and Braylon Braxton Stout, will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Combre Memorial Park.

Dr. Duane James Sutton

Dr. Duane James Sutton, 90, of Denton, Texas, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 19, 2019, at Good Samaritan Retirement Village. He was born to his late parents, Carl A. Sutton and Gertrude Reppert Spohr in Youngstown, Ohio, on Jan. 4, 1929. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church of DeQuincy, La. His hobbies included: golfing, wood working and coffee with friends at McDonald’s.

Before entering the ministry, he was a building contractor in Ohio and Pennsylvania and a sales representative for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.

He became licensed to preach the Gospel by Faith Temple Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, on Sept. 2, 1964. Dr. Sutton was ordained to the Gospel Ministry by Fostepco Heights Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas, on Jan. 29, 1967. He taught Seminary Extension classes for the Seminary Extension Department of the Southern Baptist Convention for 6 ½ years. He served as an adjunct professor for New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary at the Southwest Louisiana Center in Lake Charles and as the General Director. Dr. Sutton served on the Missions Committee of the Carey Baptist Association and served on the Executive Board of the Louisiana Baptist Convention from 1980-1983. He served in Bold Evangelism III as a Director of Enrollment/Survey and served as a Director for Lay Evangelism School for the Louisiana Baptist Convention.

Dr. Sutton had a B.A. from William Carey College in Hattiesburg, Miss., along with an Associate of Divinity Degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth, Texas. He also had a Master of Divinity Degree and a Doctor of Ministry from Luther Rice Seminary in Lithonia, Ga.

He pastored the following churches in Louisiana: Green Oak Baptist Church in Merryville, Northside Baptist Church in DeQuincy, and Eastern Heights Baptist Church in DeQuincy. In Texas, he pastored Calvary Baptist Church in Freeport.

He is survived by a daughter, Crystal Winnick and husband Eddie of Arlington, Texas; son, Paul Sutton and wife Shirley of Argyle, Texas; sister, Joyce West of Bedford, Texas; grandchildren, Nicole and Greg Pitre, Blair and Landon Sides, Blake and Sara Winnick, Jared and Stephanie Sutton, Jeff and Kim Sutton; along with great-grandchildren, Grant and Gavin Pitre, Grace and Ethan Sides, Elijah and Isaiah Sutton, and Riley Sutton.

Dr. Sutton was preceded in death by his loving wife, Margaret (Peggy) Sutton; his parents; grandson, Jonathan Winnick; and a sister, Doris Meek.

A Celebration of Dr. Sutton’s life will be held at New Hope Baptist Church in DeQuincy, on Sunday, July 28, 2019, at 2 p.m. with Bro. Roland Hebert officiating. Visitation will begin prior to the service on Sunday starting at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Masonic Cemetery. Service entrusted to Hixson-Snider Funeral Home in DeQuincy.

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

Angel Renee 
”Tinkerbell” Thomas

Funeral for Angel Renee “Tinkerbell” Thomas, 18, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 2019, at First Community Baptist Church, Pastor A.C. Jefferson. Pastor Leona Benoit will officiate. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Angel departed this life Saturday, July 13, 2019, in Lake Charles.

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Megan Danielle Wilson

Funeral service for Megan Danielle Wilson, 25, will be 2 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at Northside Baptist Church. Burial will be at Cryer Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Homes.

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