Marvin A. Baggett

Wayne Allen Day

Velma T. Dugar

Helen Louise LeJeune 
Joffrion

Charles R. LeBouef

Eva Lee Manuel

Joseph Jimmie Marceaux

Roy Steve Norris

Foy Wayne Rhodes

Calvin Martwain Sandel

Gloria Joyce Valier

Charles Edward Ward

Marvin A. Baggett

April 11, 1929 – Dec. 8, 2019

KINDER — Homegoing service for Marvin A. Baggett, 90, will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, at Indian Village United Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Scott Benoit, the Rev. Terry Bushnell and the Rev. Delbert Herrin will officiate. Interment will follow at LeBlanc Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Homes.

The family will receive visitors from 1-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, at Indian Village United Pentecostal Church. Visitation will resume Wednesday morning from 8 a.m. until time of service.

First of all we give thanks for the gift God gave us in a husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend in the form of Marvin Albert Baggett. He was an unsung hero in his family’s eyes.

Marvin was born, April 11, 1929, to Luther and Hazel Baggett. He married his sweetheart, Earline “Sally” Baggett, on April 10, 1948. They were married for 66 years. After his wife, Earline passed away he was blessed again to find another sweetheart and married Ouida Baggett, June 26, 2015. He was self-employed all of his life. His work ethics were unparalleled. As a young man he joined his father in the logging and sawmill business. In the 1950s he began a long career of cross country trucking, contracting to Mayflower and United Van Lines. In 1974 he decided to quit the long distance haul to be at home with his family and the grandchildren that were on their way. He formed Baggett Trucking and operated that business, as well as, manager of Southern Silica until 1998 when he retired. He may not have had a business anymore but he never quit working. He was a faithful member of Indian Village United Pentecostal Church until his health began to fail, but his heart was always there. Marvin will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Those left to cherish Marvin’s memory include his wife, Ouida Baggett; son, Timothy Baggett and wife Sue of Moss Bluff; his daughter, June Savant and husband Tyrone of Kinder; five grandchildren, Jared Savant and wife Tanya, Ashley Marcantel, and Blake Savant, all of Kinder, Jill Mahoney and husband John of Pearland, Texas, Glyn Baggett and wife Rhesa of Brentwood, Tenn.; nine great-grandchildren, Lindsay Andreas and husband Cody, Abigayle Dodd and husband Cameron, Mallory, Sidney, Brynley, Makenzie, Josie and Cali; and two great-great grandchildren, Liam and Hayes.

Marvin was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Earline “Sally” Baggett; parents, Luther M. and Hazel Baggett; and one brother, Horace Baggett.

He was a great provider, encourager, counselor, advisor…a giant of a man! There will be a huge void in our lives. The impact he had on our lives will live on in us forever.

Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.ardoinfuneralhome.com and our Facebook page: Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Homes.

Wayne Allen Day

Wayne Allen Day, 81, of Lake Charles, passed away on Dec. 6, at a local hospital. A celebration of life will 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be at Consolata Cemetery.

Velma T. Dugar

On Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, at her home, surrounded by family, Velma Dugar, 92, implored the Lord to transition her from her earthly mortality to heavenly immortality. He did, and she entered the pearly gates of Heaven at 5:55 p.m.

Mrs. Dugar was born on Sept. 15, 1927, in Opelousas, La. She attended St. Mary’s Academy in New Orleans and graduated from Holy Ghost Catholic High School in Opelousas, La. After moving to Lake Charles, Mrs. Dugar graduated from Dunbar Lezine Business College in 1945. She also worked at Chennault Air Force Base, where she met her husband, Raymond. After marrying Raymond, four children were born, Michael, Phyllis, Hugh and Jeffery. She was a longtime parishioner of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, where she proudly served as one of the first lay lectors.

Mrs. Dugar worked for many years at Lighthouse Life Insurance Company. She was a member of the Doretha A. Combre Business and Professional Womens’ Club and the Silhouettes Civic and Social Club.

She was known to many as “Ms. Velma,” “Ma Ma,” “the food police,” or simply “Ma.” She was also known to her family and friends as an excellent provider and outstanding cook, who perfected any dish she created.

Her life was enormously enriched by the love she had for her extended family, the Warren H. Combre family, the J.C. Syas family, and the L.C. Breda family. This love and connection was exceeded only by the immeasurable love she had for her immediate family.

Ms. Velma was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond; her son, Michael; her parents, Arthur and Eva Dartez; and her brother James. Her only surviving sibling at the time of her death, Andrew Harold Dartez, joined her in their heavenly home twelve hours later. She is survived by one daughter, Phyllis Thibodeaux (Gene); sons, Hugh A. (Huey) Dugar of Lake Charles, La., and Jeffery Dugar (Judith) of New Orleans, La.; granddaughter, Danica Royster of Washington, D.C.; grandson, Jared of New Orleans, La.; two great-grandchildren, Devin Royster and Danice Rosario of Washington D.C.; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. in Combre Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Interment will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery under the Direction of Combre Funeral Home.

Words of comfort may be shared at www.combrefuneralhome.com.

Helen Louise
LeJeune Joffrion

Helen Louise LeJeune Joffrion, 88, of DeQuincy, died Dec. 8. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at Riley Smith Funeral Home. Interment will be in Perkins Cemetery.

Charles R. LeBouef

CREOLE — Charles R. LeBouef, 77, died Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in his residence.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Creole. He worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator for the Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge. He enjoyed participating in and judging rodeos and also enjoyed dancing. Charles was a member of the National Rodeo Association and the Louisiana Rodeo Association.

Survivors include his children, Quentin LeBoeuf and wife Crista, and Yvette Richard and husband Eric, all of Creole; five grandchildren, Cody Benton and wife Megan, Kassie Benton and Brandon, Christin and Jace LeBoeuf; and four great-grandchildren, Gracie, Kohl and Dax Benton, and Jozie Hampton.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elvin and Rena LeBoeuf; and his grandparents, Dorcelie and Artemise Boudoin.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. D.B. Thompson will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery in Creole, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Tuesday with a rosary service at 6 p.m. and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.

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

Eva Lee Manuel

Eva Lee Manuel, 79, of Iowa, died Dec. 8. Funeral service will 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be at LeBleu Cemetery.

Joseph Jimmie Marceaux

Joseph Jimmie Marceaux, 83, died Saturday, Dec. 8. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 10. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Crowley.

Roy Steve Norris

JENNINGS — The family of Mr. Roy Steve Norris, 78, of Jennings, wishes to announce his passing on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at his home after a lengthy illness. Mr. Norris moved here from Houston, Texas, in 1976. He served his country during peacetime in the U.S. Army. He worked as a trucker in the transportation industry.

Mr. Norris leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Gail Laughlin Norris; sister, Louise Wright of Houston, Texas; and brother, Bob Norris of Morris, Okla.; and his beloved dog, Sport

He was preceded in death by his parents, Samual P. Norris and Jewel Leasure Norris; and four brothers, Tommy, Daniel, John and Jerry Norris.

In accordance with his wishes, Mr. Norris and his family have entrusted his cremation to Miguez Funeral Home.

Words of comfort may be expressed to the family at www.miguezfuneralhome.com.

Foy Wayne Rhodes

Foy Wayne Rhodes, 82, of Merryville, died Saturday, Dec. 7. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at First Baptist Church in Merryville. Burial will be at Merryville Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home.

Calvin Martwain 
”Mark” Sandel

Calvin Martwain “Mark” Sandel, 93, of Ragley, La., died at 4:25 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in his residence.

Mark was born April 6, 1926, in Noble, La., and was a graduate of Florien High School. He served his country during World War II in the U.S. Marine Corp at Okinawa and was a Purple Heart recipient. After his honorable discharge from the Military he attended Northwestern University, where he met the love of his life, Billie. They married and moved to Westlake, La., where he began his career at Citcon, retiring as a shift supervisor after 38 years of service. He has lived in Ragley, La., for the past 36 years. Mark was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Westlake, where he was very active with the youth, taught Sunday School and was a Deacon and Gideon. Later, he served as a deacon at Magnolia Baptist Church in Ragley. More recently, he was a member of First Baptist Church of Moss Bluff. Mark had a love of hunting, fishing and gardening, which he did up until his final years. He also enjoyed playing the harmonica and listening to Blue Grass music, but his true passion was for the Lord. He loved sharing Jesus with those he met and always had a smile and a witty word that sparked joy in all around him.

Mr. Sandel is survived by his wife of 72 years, Billie Sandel of Ragley; daughter, Markie Sandel Casebier and husband Lee of Marble Falls, Texas; granddaughter, Courtney Casebier of Bandera, Texas; sister, Clothilde Hebert of Hornbeck, La.; sister-in-law, Gail Nettles and husband Dwain of Baton Rouge, La.; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Zelma Sandel; and sisters, Carolyn Knippers and Jo Ella Chandler.

A remembrance of Mark’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, at Johnson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff. Brother Mike Sanford will officiate. Burial will follow in Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley, La. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and continue on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the start of the service.

The family would like to express a special word of thanks to Dr. Adrienne Breaux, Dr Richard Gilmore, Ralph Hayes, APRN and Heart of Hospice for the excellent care given.

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

Gloria Joyce Valier

Gloria Joyce Valier, 59, of Lake Charles, passed away Dec. 4 in a local hospital. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Charles Edward Ward

Charles Edward Ward, 86, of Oakdale, died Wednesday, Dec. 4, at home. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, in Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale. Interment will be in Community Cemetery, Oakdale.