Jeremy James Biagas

Chip Burns

Leo Cormier

Merlin Jude Daigle

James Robert Doucett

Michael Todd Doucette

Darrell Ray Fontenot

William Porter Fuller

Wilson Fuselier Jr.

Diana Faye Granger

Megan Simone Jones

Judge Stuart S. Kay Jr.

Mary Gilpin Miller Parker

Loney Richard

Louis Rogers

Blake D’Quon Simien

Margie Bell Smith

Edward Trent Sr.

Amanda Lane Vincent

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Jeremy James Biagas

Jeremy Biagas departed his life on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020. Jeremy is survived by his mother, Regina Biagas; grandfather, Ernest Thibodeaux; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, James Biagas; grandparents, Augustine Thibodeaux, and Nathalie and Hyland Biagas.

Visitation will be Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Combre Funeral Home Chapel. Celebration for Jeremy Biagas will be Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, at 11 a.m. in Combre Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.

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

Chip Burns

Chip Burns passed away Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, with his family by his side.

He was born June 16, 1945, a Father’s Day present for his family in Durham N.C. After graduating from Durham High School, 1963, he attended NC State for 2 years before being drafted by the U.S. Army. He trained with the Medical Corps in Laboratory Science at Ft. Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. In Sept. 1965 he was posted to Ft. Polk Army Hospital, Leesville, La.

The next year, He met his future wife, Ann, when she went to work in the lab. They were engaged in Dec. 1966 and married Mar. 11, 1967. Over the next 40 years, Chip and Ann worked and lived in Orange, Beaumont, Houston, and Tulsa. He retired as a Medical Instrument Sales Rep for several large Medical Equipment firms. After retirement, he did volunteer work for Mended Hearts Foundation at Memorial Hospital and Abraham’s Tent.

Chip is survived by his wife of 53 years, LouAnn Miller Burns, Westlake, La.; daughter, Cheryl LeBlanc Bellard (Ian) Church Point, La.; grandchildren, Hunter, TJ and Lauren Sonnier; brother-in-law, Tommy Miller; Nephews Tommy (Tony) and Terry (Christy); nieces, Elizabeth Mobrey (Chris) and Ginnie Jones; Nephews Sherwood Jones and Crisman Jones and many Grand Nephews and Nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Burns Jr. and Virginia Rogers Burns, Durham, N.C., Sister Bonnie Burns Jones (Bob), Raleigh, N.C.; mother-in-law, Louise Miller, Lake Charles, La.; sister-in-law, Mary Downes Miller, Gillis, La.; And several Aunts and Uncles in N.C.

A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church, 812 Kirkman St., Lake Charles, on Jan. 18, 2020, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Weldon Bares will officiate. Visitation will be prior to the service at 9 a.m. at the church followed by interment at Consolata cemetery.

Thank you to all his friends and Christus St. Patrick Hospital, ICU Staff for your wonderful support and devotion to Chip and his family during this time.

Flowers may be sent to the church or donations made to Abraham’s Tent or Am. Heart Assoc.

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

Leo Cormier

Jan. 7, 1931 – Jan. 15, 2020

A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Leo Cormier will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in St. Pius X Catholic Church, Ragley with Father Jeff Starkovich officiating. Interment will follow in Liberty Cemetery, Elton, under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Kinder.

Mr. Cormier, 89, of Ragley, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, in Allen Parish Hospital, Kinder, La.

Leo loved watching football, gardening and dancing to Cajun music. He was a member of the CFMA and an avid supporter of Dixie Youth Baseball.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Theo and Annie Cormier; two sisters, Audrey Manuel and Jane Valdetero.

Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memory include his loving wife of 69 years, Nell Cormier of Ragley; four sons, Gable Cormier and his wife Thelma of Gillis, Al Cormier of Ragley, Chris Cormier and his wife Laura of Ragley, Ted Cormier and his wife Stacy of Moss Bluff; two daughters, Beth Finn and her husband Pat of Hornbeck, Tina Bertrand and her husband Mike of Moss Bluff; 19 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Friends may call at Rush Funeral Home, Kinder, on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation will reopen on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, at 11 a.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church Hall until time of service.

A Rosary will be held at Rush Funeral Home, Kinder, on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, at 6 p.m.

Friends may post online messages of condolence for the Cormier family by visiting www.rushfh.com.

Merlin Jude Daigle

Merlin Jude Daigle, 76, died Dec. 13, in Texas. Celebration of Life will be 3 p.m. Jan. 18, at the Daigle Carriage House, Iowa, under the direction of Johnson & Brown Funeral Home.

James Robert Doucett

James Robert Doucett, 82, a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, La., passed away on Jan. 11, 2020. James was born July 31, 1937, to the late Oliver and Aureila Doucett. He is a 1956 W.O. Boston graduate. He was drafted into the U.S. Air Force where he fought bravely in the Korean war. In 1975 he returned to Lake Charles and worked for LA DOTD where he retired after 39 years of service to the state. He was a prominent member of the American Legion and served as a faithful member of the Christian Baptist congregation.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver B Doucett and Aurelia Moss Doucett; two sisters, Delores Doucett Paige and Caroline Doucett; and four brothers.

He is survived by his four daughters, Rennie Doucett, Ursula Cooper, Phillison (Miyokeith) Harrell all of Houston, Texas, and Kelly August of Lake Charles; honorary son and nephew, Joseph Doucett Sr. of Lake Charles; goddaughter, Lashonda Guillory; step-daughter, Shantreal (Cory) Doucett Robinson; two sisters, Brenda Brumfield of Houston, Texas, and Lorraine Doucett of Lake Charles, La.; two brothers, Melvin Doucett of Houston, Texas, and Douglas Doucett of Lake Charles, La.; and seven grandchildren. He is further survived by a host of nieces, nephews, great-grandchildren, and cousins.

His service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, at Christian Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until time of service at the church, officiated by Pastor Edward Alexander. Burial will follow at High Mount Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel.

Michael Todd Doucette

Aug. 31, 1965~Jan. 13, 2020

Hebrews 11:1 “Faith is believing in what you hope for, not what you see”

Michael was born to Carolyn Doucette and Wayne Doucette in Orange, Texas. He was raised in Vinton, Louisiana, and graduated from Vinton High School. Michael’s construction interest began early in his life. He was often his father’s apprentice, learning the basic skills of construction at home. He held several colorful jobs, from milk delivery (resulting in his family and friends calling him “the milk man), to corn chip delivery. His first “official” construction job was when he moved to the Cayman Islands to work alongside his brother, Brent. There, he continued to “hone his skills” in construction. Michael enjoyed the great outdoors. He loved camping, hunting and cooking for family and friends.

He moved back stateside to be able to be near to his daughter, Taylor. Michael was a very proud daddy. He loved to share pictures of her with everyone he would meet. This was the method he used to eventually meet and begin his love story with Brenda. They were married at the Vinton First Baptist Church, the very same church we celebrate his memorial service. Michael became a loving stepfather to Brittney and Jordan, as a result of this blessed union. Their family was complete.

Michael is survived by his wife of 20 years, Brenda, his daughter, Taylor (Adam Matherson, fiancé), Brittney Palomino (Devin), and Jordan Barnes (Paulina), four grandchildren: Jaxon Barnes, Jovie Coleman, Rexie Palomino and Millie Barnes, Brent Doucette (brother), Carolyn Doucette-Hanks (Jerry) and a very large extended family.

Michael is preceded in death by father, Wayne Doucette and brother, Kevin Doucette.

Michael will be interred with his father and brother at Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly, Louisiana at a later date.

Michael’s memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 10:00 am at Vinton First Baptist Church, 1401 Center Street, Vinton, Louisiana 70668.

Michael’s passing, though unexpected and devastating, has given all of us who knew and loved him, the hope and confidence of knowing he will be our guardian angel, and that we will see him again one day.

Darrell Ray Fontenot

Funeral for Darrell Ray Fontenot, 61, will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, at Messiah Baptist Church. Pastor Robert L. Owens will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation will be Saturday from 9 a.m. in the church. Darrell departed this life Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020 in a local hospital.

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William Porter “Bill” Fuller

William Porter “Bill” Fuller passed away on Jan. 15, 2020, at his home in Kinder, La. He was born in Oakdale, La., on June 24, 1926, to Hester Porter Fuller and William Parrish Fuller.

Bill attended Culver Military Academy in Indiana and graduated high school in Oakdale. After graduating, he enrolled at Tulane University. At the end of his first semester, he enrolled in the Naval Flight Training program and was stationed at the Great Lakes Training Station. After being discharged, he enrolled at Louisiana State University in the School of Forestry. He became a part of Hillyer Deutsch Edwards and Hillyer Deutsch Fuller, both sawmill and lumber companies, in Oakdale. He moved to Thibodeaux in 1968, where he leased and operated a sawmill. He moved to Kinder in 1970, designed and built a sawmill, Fuller Forest Products, Inc. He served the Louisiana Forestry Association as Vice-President and served as President of the Southern Hardwood Producers Association.

His public service was vast. He served as president of the Oakdale Athletic Association, as a director on the USL (ULL) Foundation Board and was a charter member of the Louisiana Elementary/Secondary Education Title III program. In 1969, Bill was elected to serve on the First Commerce Corporation board in New Orleans. He continued on this board until 1998. He also served on the Public Affairs Research Council Board of Trustees and the Louisiana Cattleman’s Association as both vice-president and president. In 2011, he was named a member of the Louisiana Cattleman’s Association Golden Spur Club in honor of his more than thirty years of dedication to the Louisiana cattle industry.

Saw milling, cattle and agriculture were always a major part of his adult life. In the hope of keeping these interests alive, he donated his feedlot and some farm acreage to the McNeese State University Foundation in 2008.

Bill was a member of the Krewe of Comus in New Orleans, the oldest carnival krewe in the city, from 1970-1973. He was a member of the Mystick Krewe of Louisiananians in Washington, D.C. from 1985-1992. He was a member of the Krewe of Zeus in Lake Charles where he served as King in 2012.

In 1956, Bill became involved in car racing with the Sports Car Club of America. This career took him across the United States, the Bahamas and El Salvador. He followed the racing career for 42 years and was an avid Indy car fan, attending Indy 500 for 49 years.

Bill was a hardworking, fun loving man. When he wasn’t working, he loved to hunt and to spend time with his friends. He always had a smile, a handshake or a hug for everyone.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hester Porter Fuller and William Parrish Fuller; his sons, William P. Fuller Jr. and Patrick Dixon Fuller; his grandson, Max Parrish Martin; and his sister, Mary Margaret Fuller Voorhees.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Judy. He is also survived by his daughter, Ann Parrish Fuller Martin and her husband Max; granddaughter, Laurel Griffin; grandson, W.P. Fuller III; and his great-grandsons, Max William Griffin, Graham Harris Griffin and Harrison Dunn Griffin.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, at the Kinder Bible Church. Visitation will be followed by a Memorial service at 10 a.m. Officiating will be the Rev. Don Barrett and Dr. John F. Raggio.

Those honored to serve as pallbearers are: Dr. Herbert Nesom Jr., Dr. Gene Bacon, Tom Dixon, Scott Deshotel, Ray Romero, Johnny LaVergne, Jr., Lowell Keys and Drew Fontenot.

The family would like to offer special thanks and recognition to St. Joseph Hospice for their compassionate, efficient and professional care. The loving attention given by Paula S. McGee and her around the clock sitters brought joy and comfort to Bill. We deeply appreciate their tireless efforts and special attention.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Kinder Bible Church 702 4th Ave. Kinder, LA 70648 and McNeese State University Foundation P.O. Box 91989, Lake Charles, LA 70609.

Friends may post online messages of condolence for the Fuller family by visiting www.rushfh.com.

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Wilson “June” Fuselier Jr.

Funeral for Wilson “June” Fuselier Jr., 60, will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic in Sulphur. Visitation will be Saturday from 8 a.m. in the church. Burial will be in Farquar Cemetery. June departed this life Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in a Sulphur hospital.

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Diana Faye Granger

Diana Faye Granger, 69, of Lake Charles, died Jan. 13. Cremation has been trusted to Lakeside Funeral Home.

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Megan Simone Jones

Megan Simone Jones, 29, of Lake Charles, died suddenly on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, at her home.

Megan was a native and life-long resident of Lake Charles. She was an honor student, All American Scholar Student of 2003 and attended Barbe High School. Although Megan was very private in her nature, she enjoyed taking care of children and elderly as well as writing poetry and painting.

She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Clement Brown Sr., Raymond Shelton and Andrew Jones; grandmother, Norma L. Reeder; and godbrother, Denzel L. Lampkin.

Those left to mourn her death and cherish her memories are parents, Felicia (Lisa) Brown Reeder and husband Kevin and Andre Jones and wife Farah, both of Lake Charles; her three-year-old daughter, Kierstan Penelope Byrd and her father Adagio Byrd, Lake Charles; sister, Chris Jones, Lake Charles; maternal grandmother, Eva Dugas Brown, Lake Charles; and paternal grandmother, Minnie Ruth Lewis Shelton, Lake Charles; godparents, the Rev. Kenneth Brown and Cheryl Barnes; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family of the heart.

Visitation will begin on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, at Starlight Baptist Church at 10 a.m. with a celebration of her life to begin at 11 a.m. The Rev. Kenneth Brown will officiate.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home.

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

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Judge Stuart S. Kay Jr.

Judge Stuart S. Kay Jr. passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, at the age of 80. Born on Aug. 17, 1939, he was a lifelong resident of DeRidder, La., where his family and community cultivated and encouraged his love of learning, instilled in him a strong sense of service, and nurtured his faith.

Judge Kay’s passion for learning fueled his accomplishments in school, from Valedictorian at DeRidder High School in 1957, to earning his Bachelor of Arts from LSU where he was President of Sigma Chi fraternity and Associate Editor of the yearbook and, finally, his Juris Doctor from LSU Law Center in 1964. This passion also sparked the discovery and development of his interests in culinary arts, music, and travel. He loved the arts and was a loyal patron of the Houston Grand Opera for nearly 50 years. He enjoyed traveling, and sharing many a good meal, with family and friends, where he might be overheard discussing the attributes of a good Bordeaux, Siegfried’s Funeral March in Wagner’s Götterdӓmmerung, how to make a good gumbo or LSU football. But, above all, it was the relationships and interactions with others that he most cherished.

Judge Kay lived a life dedicated to service. Following his graduation from LSU Law Center, he was commissioned as an officer in the Judge Advocate General Corps of the U.S. Air Force and served in Brindisi, Italy for four years before returning to DeRidder to begin practicing law with his father. After 15 years in private practice, Judge Kay embarked on a 25-year career of public service on the bench, serving first as DeRidder Municipal Court Judge, and later, for 18 years as 36th Judicial District Court Judge. Throughout his career, he also contributed his energy in service to Beauregard Parish through leadership roles in civic and governmental organizations to which he was devoted, including the DeRidder Lions Club, Beauregard Parish Library Board, Beauregard Chamber of Commerce, Beauregard Memorial Hospital Board, Beauregard Advisory School Improvement Committee, and the Southwest Louisiana Library Trustees. For his many years of distinguished service to the community, Judge Kay was awarded the Spirit of the Eagle Award in 2018 by the Calcasieu Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Judge Kay’s impact extended beyond local organizations, as his outspoken leadership on legal issues affecting juveniles led to his appointment to the Governor’s Children’s Cabinet, where he served for 8 years. Through this appointment, Judge Kay was instrumental in the creation of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of West Central Louisiana, an organization that advocates for the needs of abused and neglected children in the court system. He also contributed to the success and growth of his beloved alma mater by serving on the LSU Foundation Board.

Judge Kay was a man of faith and was devoted to his local church community at First United Methodist Church in DeRidder, where he served in countless leadership roles over his lifetime. He also taught Sunday School and was a local scout leader. His faith was most visibly expressed through his love of sacred music, as he belted tenor tracks from the back row of the Chancel Choir for nearly 50 years. His legacy of faith also informed his service on the bench, as he imparted his duties as judge with justice and compassion and a recognition of the humanity in all who came before him.

Judge Kay adored, and was adored by, his family and is survived by his wife of 50 years, Judy Shields Kay; sister and brother-in-law Lynn Kay and Douglas Bates of Phippsburg, Maine; sons and daughters-in-law Geoffrey and Tiffany Kay of Austin, Texas, and David and Rebekah Kay of Dallas, Texas; and four grandchildren: Lily, William, Jackson and Thomas Kay. He is preceded in death by his parents Judge Stuart S. Kay, Sr. and Pearl Marie Dunlap Kay.

Visitation will be held Friday, January 17th, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., and funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 18th, at 10:00 a.m., both at First United Methodist Church in DeRidder. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to First United Methodist Church in DeRidder http://fumcderidder.org/, Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home https://www.lmch.org/, or Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of West Central Louisiana https://www.casawestcenla.org/.

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

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Mary (Molly) Gilpin Miller Parker

Mary (Molly) Gilpin Miller Parker passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at her residence.

Born Mary Martha Gilpin n May 1, 1928 in Brownwood, Texas to Thelma Faye Evans and Virgil Arthur Gilpin.

Her father Virgil was a plant manager for Swift & CO. They transferred and lived in many cities across the nation with Swift & Co, Ft. Worth, Denver, Chicago, Atlanta, Lake Charles, and San Antonio.

While living in Atlanta, her 4th grade best friend said her name “Mary Martha” was too long and she needed a nickname. She called her Molly and she has been Molly ever since. Her parents were not real pleased.

Molly graduated from Lake Charles High in 1945 and was a member of the Kilties. She attended McNeese College for 2 years. She transferred to L.S.U. and graduated in 1949.

She married Albert (Bubby) Martin Miller on July 22, 1950 in San Antonio, TX. After her third son was born, she went to work full time as a social worker with Social Services and later a supervisor until her retirement from the state. She has always been an avid reader and enjoyed bridge and mah-jongg. She was a member of the Krewe of Mystic and the Pioneer Club. She was also a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority.

Bubby passed away on Oct. 11, 1988. She remarried to Marion H. Parker on September 9, 1992. Marion passed away on December 6, 1999.

In Feb 2010, Molly was awarded the “Purple and Gold” award for her philanthropic endeavors to the Lod Cook Alumini Center and the Cook Hotel by the LSU Alumni Association. She has also funded an endowed scholarship. Geaux Tigers.

She is survived by her three sons Michael G. Miller Sr. and wife Joyce of Houston, TX, William A. Miller and wife Joyce of Orange, TX, and Jack M. Miller and wife Pam of Lake Charles, seven grandchildren, Lauryn Drennan of Richmond, TX, Michael Miller Jr. and wife Sherry of Clearlake, TX, Ryan Miller and wife Carra of Corpus Christi, TX, Emily Harrell of Lake Charles, Madeline Miller of Lake Charles, Morgan Miller Willis and husband Andrew of Carlyss, LA, and William (Will) Miller of Lake Charles, five great grandchildren, Miller Drennan, Parker Drennan, Molly Mae Miller, Lilly Grace Miller and Robert Miller.

Molly was preceded in death by husbands Albert (Bubby) M. Miller and Marion H. Parker, one brother Jack Evans Gilpin, her parents Thelma Evans Gilpin and Virgil A. Gilpin, and granddaughter Lauryn Drennan’s husband James (Jim) Drennan.

Pallbearers are Michael Miller Jr., Ryan Miller, Will Miller, Miller Drennan, Parker Drennan, Johnny Miller, Max (Boo) McFatter and Andrew Willis.

The Family thanks care givers: Mary Nix (9 years of service) and Andrea Robinson, Heart of Hospice nurses and aids.

Visitation will be held on Saturday January 18, 2020 from 10am till time of service at Hixson Funeral Home in Lake Charles. Funeral Services will be held at 11am at Hixson Funeral home in Lake Charles on Saturday January 18, 2020. Revered Charndler M Willis of First Presbyterian Church will be officiating. Burial will follow at Consolata Cemetery. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com

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Loney Richard

Loney Richard, 92, died in Atlanta, Ga., where she moved to be near her children.

She and her husband, Lincoln, raised 7 children. Her children and family will miss her, but have many fond memories, messages and stories to cherish. She loved much, worshiped hard and cared plenty.

Service will be 1 p.m. Jan. 18, at St. Henry’s Church. Repass at the chruch hall immediately following.

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Louis “Buster” Rogers

Louis “Buster” Rogers, 85, departed this life on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, at Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles, La. He was born Dec. 19, 1934, to Mary Murrell Rogers and Willis Rogers in Church Point, La.

He leaves to cherish his memories, two sons, James Darrell Rogers and Leon (Yeshika Chevis) Rogers; one sister, Corrina Rogers; two grandchildren, Marcus (Gwendolyn) Lorden and Kenneth (Aubrey) Lorden; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Trail Rogers; his parents, Mary Murrell Rogers and Willis Rogers; five sisters, Alice Rogers Johnson, Mable Ann Rogers, Eva Chavis, Mary Rogers and Amy Rogers; and six brothers, Edgar Shanette, Jolane Rogers, Ennis Rogers, Jessie Rogers, Willie Rogers and Daniel Rogers.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, at 8 a.m., at King’s Funeral Home and funeral service at 10 a.m., at St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King’s Funeral Home.

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

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Blake D’Quon Simien

Blake D’Qoun Simien, 25, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, at a local hospital.

Blake was a native of Lake Charles and was a member of Greater St. Mary Baptist Church. He was a 2012 graduate of LaGrange High School where he played football.

Blake leaves to cherish his memories, parents, Sakeithsha (Phillip Jr.) of Lake Charles; his father, Alphonse Williams Jr. of Baton Rouge, La.; two beautiful twins, Blake Jr. and Brylee Simien; along with three sisters; and five brothers.

A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, at Greater St. Mary Baptist Church, located at 1801 2nd Ave., in Lake Charles, La. The Rev. Dr. Samuel C. Tolbert will officiate. A visitation will be at 9 a.m. in the church until time of the service. Interment will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Semien-Lewis Mortuary of Jennings, La.

Words of comfort can be expressed at www.semien-lewismortuary.com.

Margie Bell Smith

Margie Bell Smith, 92, died Jan. 13. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at Reed Funeral Home in Kinder. Burial to be at Green Oak Cemetery, Kinder.

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Edward Trent Sr.

Edward Trent Sr., departed this life on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, at his residence in Lake Charles, La. He was born March 28, 1943, to Ulous Trent and Alice Turner Trent in Washington, La. He worked as a laborer at PPG Refinery until his retirement. He loved music and played several instruments. He was a bass guitarist with Cookie and the Cupcakes for many years.

He leaves to cherish his memories his children, Deborah Trent-Battle, Edward Trent Jr., Sabrina Trent, Erica Trent and Patricia Daigle Trent, all of Lake Charles, La.; two sisters, Albertha (Marion) Siverand of Lake Charles, La., Lucinda Anders of Chicago, Ill., and Chester Trent of Houston, Texas; 21 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, at 1 p.m. and funeral service at 2 p.m. at King’s Funeral Home, Pastor Dwayne Pete, officiating. Burial will follow in Combre Memorial Park, under the direction of King’s Funeral Home.

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Amanda Lane Vincent

Amanda Lane Vincent, 49, of Westlake, died Wednesday, Jan. 15. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. today, Jan. 17, in White Oaks Funeral Home. Committal service will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.

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John Watson (Johnny) Wooten

John Watson (Johnny) Wooten passed away Jan. 15, 2020, in his hometown of DeRidder, La. He was born Feb. 2, 1946, to John and Bernice Wooten. Johnny never married and was preceded in death by his parents.

He was a graduate of DeRidder High School and attended both McNeese State University and Houston Baptist University. He was employed for several years by Wooten and Johnson, CPA’s.

Johnny was a founding member of the DeRidder Jaycees and a member of the Lions Club for more than forty years and was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church of DeRidder.

Visitation will be at the First United Methodist Church sanctuary at 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, followed by a memorial service at 10 a.m. The service will be conducted by Reverend Laraine Waughtal.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the First United Methodist Church or the charitable organization of your choice.

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

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