Lennis James Chretien

Sylvia Rae Deshotel

Olivia Jane Doyle

Paul Juan Juneau

Adrienne Marie Martin

Henry Myers Jr.

James Leland Self

Mary Louise Sibley

Scotty Winegeart

Frances Carolyn Appleby Young

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Lennis James 
”Pete” Chretien

A Mass of Christian Burial for Lennis James “Pete” Chretien, 52, will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be at Chretien Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Homes.

Sylvia Rae Deshotel

Sylvia Rae Deshotel, 89, of Elizabeth, died Sunday, Sept. 15. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oakdale. Committal services will be in Hampton Memorial Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home.

Olivia Jane Doyle

Olivia Jane Doyle, infant girl, left this earth and gained her angel wings at 6:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, in a Baton Rouge hospital.

Those left to mourn her loss are her parents, Shyla Hardesty-Doyle and Austin Doyle of Lake Charles; sisters, Blair M. Doyle, Nickole R. Doyle, and Olivia’s twin sister, Sophia Doyle; maternal grandmother, Kristie Qualls of Lake Charles; paternal grandmother, Chasity Conley of Westlake; maternal great grandfather, Gary Hardesty of Lake Charles; aunts, Kendra Moreno and Alidia Doyle; and godparents, Kelsey Qualls and Jayda Soileau.

She was preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Blair Hardesty; and maternal great-grandfather, Martin Telger.

Cremation was entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home.

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

Paul Juan Juneau

Paul Juan Juneau, 82, died Sunday, Sept. 15, in a local hospital. Private memorial service will be held by the family at a later date under the direction of Hixson Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.

Adrienne Marie Martin

Adrienne Marie Martin, 78 of Ragley, La., died Sept. 14. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Hixson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff. Burial to follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley.

Henry Myers Jr.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Henry Myers Jr., 88, of Jennings, will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, in St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery with graveside military honors under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.

James Leland “Lee” Self

James Leland “Lee” Self passed away Sept. 14, 2019, at his home surrounded by family as they began the fifth decade of the Rosary.

Lee was born in Homer, La., to Jimmie Hudson and Ora Lee Matthis Self on June 25, 1927. His family moved to Lake Charles in 1936 and he graduated from LaGrange High School in 1944. Lee enlisted in the Merchant Marines at the age of 17 and was drafted into the Army Air Corps a year later. He received an honorable discharge in 1947 and enrolled in McNeese Junior College on the GI Bill, and then went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana State University. While attending McNeese, he met the love of his life, Jackie Richert, and to quote his memoirs, “made me a very happy man and the father of 6 terrific children.”

Lee answered to many names; Dad, Daddy, Pop, Grandpa Self, Great Paw Paw, Hero, and at Citgo he was referred to as the “Jump Over King” and a great boss. Our dad was the smartest man we have ever known. He patented a shrimp de-heading device and the Ultra Jack jack plate, and had many other ideas and “inventions” that were never patented. Dad always told us, “I can fix anything but a broken heart”.

On his application for employment at Cities Service Refinery, Dad listed “hunger” as the reason for seeking employment with them. (He was always known for his great sense of humor.) After starting as a draftsman, 41 years later he retired from Citgo as General Manager of Engineering and Tech Services. Those that knew and worked with Dad knew that he was an engineer with common sense and was a “hands-on” boss that stayed humble throughout his career.

Dad was an avid golfer with an amazing short game. He had a standing date with his golf buddies three days a week for as long as they could enjoy the game. He passed his love for fishing and hunting down to his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He was the Weigh Master at our annual Self Family Fishing Tournament, and always wanted us to share our fishing and hunting stories with him even after he was no longer able to participate.

Preceded in death by his parents and wife of 66 years, Jacqueline Richert Self, Lee will be missed by his 6 children: Linda Self Husers and husband Denis, James Randall “Randy” Self (faithful daily visitor and coffee buddy) and wife, Carol Wilkerson Self, Paula Self Michalko and husband Paul, Barbara Self Brashear and husband, Robert “Bobby”, Richert “Ricky” Leland Self and wife, Catherine Drez Self, Robert “Robby” Warren Self and wife, Elizabeth “Beth” Fontenot Self all of Lake Charles; grandchildren, Todd Husers (Gabrielle), Ashley Husers Daigle (James), Jennifer Husers McNab (Scott), Bonnie Self, Adam Self (Lindsay Queenan, fiancé), Faye Pousson, Becky Fontenot (Beau), Boyd Pousson (Jill), Emily Byrd (Casey), Brett Pousson (Katelyn, fiancé), Jordan Brashear (Haylee), Landan Brashear, Conlon Brashear, Caroline Self, James David (JD) Self, Hunter Self (Emily), Anne Marie Self LaBiche (Wesley), Elizabeth Self, Gracie Self, Jolie’ Self; great-grandchildren, Andrew Daigle, Elisabeth Daigle, André Husers, Amélie Husers, Jacques Husers, Luke Husers, Hudson McNab, Harrison McNab, Kayleigh McAnulty, Madeline McAnulty, Emma Pousson, Abbey Rougeau, Lilly Ferreyra, Mary Jane Darbonne, Julian Darbonne, Brennan Stutes, Bailey Stutes, Sam Fontenot, Drake Pousson, Fisher Pousson, Bella Pousson, Edie Byrd, Grady Byrd, Charlie Byrd, Eloise Byrd, Kinley Brashear, Keller Brashear, Drew Self and baby LaBiche. Lee is also survived by his sister, Gerald Dean “Jeri” Self Wiedmer along with her children and grandchildren.

Special thanks to caregivers he affectionately called his “gals”, Bobbie Kelley, Kim Moore, Kallie Jones, Vicky Jones, Cathy Nunez and Sandra Bill for their compassionate and loving care. The family would also like to thank Christi, Erin, Charlotte, Lisa, and Jennifer with Heart of Hospice for their guidance through this journey.

Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, at Hixson Funeral Home Chapel of Lake Charles with a Scripture Service held at 6 p.m. Visitation will resume at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home until time of service.

Funeral service will be at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church in Lake Charles on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 2:30 p.m. with Monsignor Daniel Torres officiating. Burial will follow in Consolata Cemetery in Lake Charles. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.JEHixson.com for the family.

“In Conclusion…All good things must come to an end. I have had a charmed life. Good things have happened to me throughout it. I don’t know of anyone that I would even consider swapping lives with. I came from a family that loved me dearly. What more could a person ask for? We have not lived lavishly, but adequately. I sincerely hope that all of you will fare as well as we have or better. I hope that you can live out your lives and continue to be as close to each other as you are today.”

James Leland Self

Mary Louise Sibley

Mary Louise Sibley, 89, departed this life on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, in Lake Charles, La. She was born May 13, 1930, to Herfner Cutliff and Louise North Cutliff in Shreveport, La.

She worked in Education as a teacher for 30 plus years in Calcasieu Parish. She attended Second Ward and W.O. Boston High School. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Grambling State University and received two Masters Degree in Education from McNeese State University. She was a member of New Emmanuel Baptist Church, Beta Kappa Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, National Association of University Women and was active in many other organizations as well.

She leaves to cherish her memories her daughter, Deidre Sibley Rachal and son-in-law, Sylvester Rachal; eight brothers, Herfner Cutliff, Jr. (Irene), Eddie Lee Cutliff, Isaac K. Cutliff, Randy Cutliff (Victoria), Lionel Cutliff, Toby Lyles, Lawrence Dudley (Carolyn Ann), and Charles Dudley; three sisters, Matte Magnolia Lyles, Odelia Lyles Hayes (David) and Donnie R. Cutliff; five grandchildren, Eric Rachal (Sommer), D’Jenia Rachal, Armand Rachal, Kennari Rachal and Ryan Rachal; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herfner and Louise Cutliff; and her brother, Larry Cutliff.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, at 9 a.m. and funeral service at 11 a.m. at New Emmanuel Baptist Church, The Rev. Roland E. Mouton Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Orange Grove Cemetery under the direction of King’s Funeral Home.

For words of comfort, please visit www.kingsfuneralhomela.com.

Scotty Winegeart

MOSS BLUFF — Scotty Winegeart, 74, passed away suddenly in Leesville, La., on Wednesday, Sept.11, 2019.

He was born on Oct. 20, 1944, in Alexandria, La., to Jehu and Eldina Winegeart.

He will be remembered as a loving family man and a hard-working man who enjoyed woodworking and always had a passion for the railroad industry in which he worked as a conductor for many years. He was a generous and honest man and a dedicated Christian.

He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Wood Winegeart; stepchildren, Tom Knapp (Becky) and Lori Jones (Craig); grandchildren, Elizabeth Knapp, Cheyenne Bass (Forest), Stephanie Knapp and Brittney Knapp; great-grandchildren, Landon Bass and Brantley Bass; sister, Cathy Davidson (Andy); and favorite niece, Kathy Fontenot (Louis).

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Steve Winegeart; and stepson, Kevin Knapp.

His funeral service will be at noon Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, at Johnson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff. The Rev. Wayne Dartez and Rev. Mike Richardson will officiate. Burial will take place in Creel Memorial Gardens following the service. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Johnson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff and will continue from 11 a.m. until the start of the service Thursday.

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

Frances Carolyn
Appleby Young

Frances Carolyn Appleby Young, age 92, was born in Westlake, on April 30, 1927, to Harman Lee and Laura Grout Appleby. She went to meet Harold Hill and the rest of her family on Sept. 12, 2019.

She graduated from Westlake High School and attended McNeese. During that time she went to work as a legal secretary for John A. Patin. In the fall of 1948, she met her beloved Harold Hill Young, and they married March 1949. Together they were blessed with over 70 years of marriage, and still held hands wherever they went.

Carolyn was a member of the Order of The Eastern Star for more than 60 years, and was a member of Westlake chapter 228. As a very active member she held many offices on the local, district, and state levels, and received many honors. She had friends all over the country who still corresponded with her. She held a Gold Proficiency for knowing the Ritualistic Work. She was previously a member of Daughters of the Nile and the Social Order of the Beauceant. She worked for many years with the International Order of Rainbow for Girls and DeMolay International of which her children and grandchildren were active members. She was honored for her work with Rainbow with a Grand Cross of Color.

She traveled all over with Harold for his multitude of Masonic duties, and she joined several Masonic auxiliary orders. She was also a longtime member of the Ancillary Committee of the Jennings War Veterans Home and Military Order of the Purple Heart Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harold Hill Young; eldest son, Mitchell Young; parents, and three brothers, D.C., Harman “Pete” and Lewis Appleby.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Kathleen, Lewis Howard and Karen; three grandchildren, Elisabeth Anne, David Reed (Elena), Andrew “Drew” Joseph (Nadine); two great-granddaughters, Jessica and Courtney; two precious nieces, Shelly Appleby and Margaret Christopherson; and two loving nephews, Bernd Appleby (Christine) and Daren Appleby; numerous great nieces and nephews and many cousins.

Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Westlake United Methodist Church, and will resume at 10 a.m. Wednesday until time of service.

Eastern Star service will begin at 1:30 p.m. and funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. at the church with the Rev. Joy Comeaux officiating. Bro. Oliver McGuire will read the eulogy. Burial will follow in Westlake Memorial Park Cemetery.

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