2020_07_16_Obits
Published 5:00 am Thursday, July 16, 2020
Bonnie Francois Anderson
Debra Lynn Doucet
Kenneth Wayne Dupin
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Norris Joseph Dyson
Rudolph Fredrick Fanta Jr.
Verna Louise Gordon Hicks
Ethel LeMaire
Diane Louise Lockwood
Alice Herrin Penny
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Linda Faye Thibodeaux
W.C. White
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Bonnie Francois Anderson
Visitation for Bonnie Francois Anderson, 68, will be Friday, July 17, 2020, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. in Combre Funeral Home Chapel.
Debra Lynn Doucet
LEBLEU SETTLEMENT — Debra Lynn Doucet, born July 13, 1959, daughter of the late Lenton and Ada (LeBleu) Doucet, passed away in a local hospital, Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at the age of 61.
Debra was a graduate of Iowa High School and worked for CARC for many years. She participated in special Olympics and was member of the bowling club. Debra enjoyed watching wrestling, riding the side by side, loved going to church, she always had a smile and never met a stranger.
Survivors are her brother, Arthur “Buddy” Doucet (Mary); sister, Lottie Doucet LeBleu; nephews, Joey Doucet (Belinda), Terry LeBleu (Leslie); niece, Tammy LeBleu Trahan; and many great nieces. Debra was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral service is Friday, June 17, 2020, at 10 a.m. in Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa, the Rev. Roland Vaughn, officiant. Burial will follow in LeBleu Cemetery under the direction of Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a rosary at 6 p.m. and will resume on Friday from 8 a.m. until the time of service.
Due to new restrictions from the State of Louisiana, Governor John Bel Edwards, the gathering capacity will be limited to 50 people and face masks will be required.
Words of comfort may be shared at: www.johnsonandbrownfuneralhome.com.
Kenneth Wayne Dupin
Kenneth Wayne Dupin, 62, of Lake Charles, died Sunday after a brief illness.
He was born in Lake Charles, and spent most of his life in Westlake, graduating from Westlake High School. He was owner and Operator of KenWay Trucking Co., LLC. Mr. Dupin was a member of the NRA.
Kenneth loved to travel and had been in every state in the United States. He especially loved Airplanes and the music of George Jones “Choices.” The love of his life however was Alajiah Benoit who he loved as his own.
Mr. Dupin is survived by his mother, Ruth Mae Goss Dupin of Lake Charles; five sisters, Shirley Hawley (Bob) of Oregon, Jessie Pujol (Guy), Sybil Leger (Mike), Carolyn Fullington, all of Lake Charles, and Nancy Richard (Joe) of Sulphur ; also three brothers, Sidney Dupin (Minnie) of Moss Bluff, Michael Leonard Dupin of Lake Charles, and Patrick Gerald Dupin of Singer.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Dupin; a sister, Patricia Benoit; and a brother, James Dupin.
Funeral service will at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Richard Jimney officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until time of service on Saturday.
Norris Joseph Dyson
Norris Joseph Dyson, 84, of Moss Bluff, passed away at 2:15 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2020, in a veteran’s home in Jennings.
Mr. Dyson was born on Sept. 3, 1935, in Abbeville, La., where he was raised until moving to Orange, Texas, and moved to Moss Bluff 46 years ago. He served his country in the U.S. Army in Korea and Japan. Mr. Dyson began his career as a hardware wholesale salesman and later retired. He was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church where he was a third and fourth degree Knight’s of Columbus. Mr. Dyson also belonged to the VFW and was a member of the Senior Citizen Center of Moss Bluff.
In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and playing Bingo.
Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Felicia Manuel (Keith) of Ragley, Keith Dyson (Donna) of Lake Charles, Mike Dyson (Christine) of DeQuincy, and Nick Dyson (Michelle) of Many; 11 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren with 2 on the way.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Glenda Darlene Dyson; parents, Estelle and Felix Dyson; two brothers; and one sister.
A funeral service will be held for the family on Saturday. A viewing will begin on Friday, July 17, 2020, in Johnson Funeral Home in Moss Bluff from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a rosary being recited at 6 p.m. Burial will follow the service in New Ritchie Cemetery. Father Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Southwest Louisiana War Veteran’s Home, 1610 Evangeline Rd., Jennings, LA 70546.
In compliance with current COVID 19 order, we respectfully request gatherings be limited and all attendants wear face masks.
Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhome.net.
Rudolph Fredrick Fanta Jr.
A man of integrity, honest, dependable, trustworthy, faithful in his service to God and others. All words that adequately describe a man we will greatly miss. Fred Fanta moved to his heavenly home on July 12, 2020.
Rudolph Fredrick Fanta Jr. was born Dec. 8, 1934, in Shreveport, La., to Rudolph Fredrick and Lorraine Thompson Fanta. The family moved to Maplewood during the Second World War and later moved to Westlake. Fred graduated from Westlake High School in 1952 and was active in sports, participating in football, basketball and track. He excelled in track holding the parish record for the mile for several years.
Fred was a 1957 graduate of Northwestern State University with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration. He participated in ROTC and entered active duty in the U.S. Army as a Second Lieutenant upon graduation. He completed his eight years of service in the Army Reserve and was discharged with the rank of Captain.
On June 2, 1956 Fred married Alice Adams, his high school sweetheart and the forever love of his life. They were inseparable and shared 64 beautiful years of marriage. There was never a doubt how much Fred loved Alice. A picture of the couple in their high school yearbook captioned “Whatever Alice wants,” said it all and that remained true over all these years. Fred was devoted and lived out the example of a godly husband.
Fred loved his family well. He and Alice were blessed with three children, Sharon, David and Allen. They were always a source of great joy and pride to him. The added blessing of grandchildren brought a new level of pride and joy. And the circle of life continued with the birth of each new great-grandchild. Fred was a devoted father and grandfather and showed his love by spending time and being present in their lives. He attended countless athletic, dance, musical, theatrical events, swim meets and so on. If one of his children, grandchildren or great grandchildren were participating, he was there.
Fred and Alice determined that God would always be the head of their home and they would serve Him. They were very active in Westlake United Methodist Church, and it was an important part of Fred’s life. He served in any capacity needed and took any task that he was asked to take. He especially enjoyed sharing his financial expertise and served as the Chair of Finance and as Treasurer.
Fred and Alice made Westlake their home. Fred worked at Cities Service Refinery for a few years before joining First Federal Savings and Loan Association as Treasurer in 1963. He retired after 37 years of service as Chief Financial Officer.
Fred and Alice liked to travel. He took her to the beach and enjoyed being there, but he especially liked to visit in the mountains. He liked observing the wildlife and his very favorite animals to watch were the busy little chipmunks. Fred enjoyed two special hobbies, woodworking and fishing. He built many things for their home and especially liked working on his wood lathe. Fishing was his special relaxing time. He felt the stress relieve when he was out fly fishing for bass and many enjoyable hours were spent at the Adams family camp on Bundicks Lake.
Fred was a man of highest integrity in every aspect of his life. His was a life well lived.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws, Edward and Pope Adams; and an infant grandson, Daniel Edward Fanta.
He is survived by his wife, Alice Fanta; three children, Sharon and Jerry Barnhill, David and Diane Fanta and Allen Fanta; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Marjorie Ward; his brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Sandra Fanta; and a host of dearly loved nieces and nephews.
The family expresses our thanks to Reverend Joy Comeaux for her help as we move through this painful journey. We also give thanks to our many friends and loved ones for the outpouring of love, support and prayers.
A private graveside service will be held Friday, July 17, for family only. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Westlake United Methodist Church, Box 536, Westlake, La.
We invite you to sign his digital register book, leave a favorite memory or sentiment of condolences at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.
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Verna Louise Gordon Hicks
Verna Louise Gordon Hicks, 82, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020, following a courageous battle with a lengthy illness.
Born in Bunkie, La., to Henry and Lois Gordon, Mrs. Hicks enjoyed many pursuits in her teens including playing the trumpet in the school band and participating on the basketball team at Morrow High School. She married the sweetheart of her youth, Lewis G. Hicks, in 1956. A mother of five, Mrs. Hicks balanced her family and career by working nights in the emergency room so that she could attend her children’s school functions during the day. She had a long career as an LPN, retiring from CalCam Emergency Room in Sulphur after more than eighteen years there.
Mrs. Hicks loved sports and was an avid fan of the New Orleans Saints, the LSU Tigers, and all the teams of the many children she knew and loved. She loved music and often played the piano at church, sang in the choir and sang duets with L.G. Her favorite thing to sing, however, was lullabies to her grandchildren. The highlight of her musical career was starring in the music video, Ain’t No Short Way Home with the Oak Ridge Boys. She loved to travel. She visited Mexico, Europe, Brazil, Hawaii, Iceland, Canada, and most of the United States. Mrs. Hicks served the Lord faithfully as a pastor’s wife and finished her church service as a devoted member at First Baptist Church, Longville. At FBC-Longville, she enjoyed her Sunday School Class, her membership in the Jolly Elders, and participating in the Helping Hands Ministry. She frequently played Spinners with her friends and attended L.I.F.T meetings. One of her favorite things to do was to shop, most especially, to shop for others. She loved Secret Santa, gift exchanges, and holidays.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Ricci Hicks and wife Kimberly, of Longville, La., Rebecca Hammond and husband Vince of North East, Md., Patricia Wiley and husband Fred of Longville, La., Alisa Lowrey of Hattiesburg, Miss., and Karla Thompson and husband Alan of Mannford, Okla.; grandchildren, Kathryn Habetz (Derek), Jessica Mead, Wyatt Lowrey (Tyler), Walker Lowrey (Alex), Mykal Chapman and Andrew Hammond; and great-grandchildren, Carter and Ashley Delaine.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Lois Gordon; her husband of 51 years, Reverend Lewis Hicks; and her sister, Delaine Gordon.
Visitation will be held at Johnson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff, Thursday, July 16, 2020, from 5 – 8 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. July 17, 2020, at Longville Baptist Church, in Longville, La. The Rev. Corey Townsley will officiate. Interment will be at Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley, La.
Memorial donations may be made to the Helping Hands Ministry at Longville Baptist Church, PO Box 88, Longville, LA 70652.
The family would like to express their grateful appreciation for all those who have prayed and cared for their mother.
In compliance with current COVID-19 mandates, we respectfully request that gatherings be limited and all attendants wear face masks.
Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhome.net.
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Ethel “Tot” LeMaire
Ethel “Tot” LeMaire, 88, of Sulphur, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, July 14, 2020. She was born in Henry, La., on June 7, 1932. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters, Eucharistic Minister and Greeter and loved Wednesday Bingo at Our Lady of Prompt of Succor Catholic Church in Sulphur. She loved everything her family took part in and was an avid fan of all their sports and activities and always made sure everyone was fed.
She is survived by her daughters, Faye Jarnagin (Jim) of Lake Charles, Charlene “Shorts” LeMaire of Sulphur, and Tanna Moses (Mark) of Baton Rouge; son, Chad LeMaire (Lisa) of Baton Rouge; nine grandchildren, Matt (Lisette), Jake (Rebecca), Brad (Megan) Moses, Jennifer (Billy) Jarnagin, Jimmy (Kathryn) Jarnagin; Lakyn, Blaine, LeeAnn and John Michael LeMaire; nine great-grandchildren, William, Caroline, Madeline , John David, Anne Marie, Mary Katherine, Brody, Reid and Nate; one sister, Mildred Lee of Abbeville; one sister-in-law, Kelly Broussard of Lafayette; and one brother-in-law, Evans LeMaire of Delcambre.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, John L. LeMaire Jr.; and son, John Lee LeMaire III; her parents, Isaac and Enella; sister, Vernola; and two brothers, Isaac and Harold.
A great big special thank you to her caregiver, Angela Freeman of Home Instead. She was an angel on earth.
Also a great big thank you to Brighton Bridge Hospice, a true answer to our prayers!
The family will have a private service to celebrate her life. Thank you for your prayers.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.robisonfuneralhome.com.
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Diane Louise Lockwood
Diane Louise Lockwood, 67, of Baton Rouge, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at The Crossings of Clarity Hospice.
Diane was born at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Lake Charles, La., to William Elliott Godwin Jr. and Marjorie Erline Godwin. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School and later studied at McNeese State University. She will be fondly remembered by many as Diane, Dinah or DL. She loved her family and family gatherings, was known for having those unique Christmas presents and for being sooo funny/witty/feisty. She loved her music and going to concerts which recently included The Doobie Brothers with some high school friends. For many years, she could be found at the CMA Festival with another group of friends. She loved her class reunions, beach trips with work friends and was a huge fan of the New Orleans Saints and LSU Tigers.
Diane worked with Faulk & Winkler for 11 years, before retiring in December of 2017.
Survivors include her sons, Will Lockwood and Thomas Lockwood of Baton Rouge; her brother, Elliott Godwin (Lori) of Whitehouse, Texas; and sister, Molly Fiems of San Antonio, Texas; nieces and nephews, Christina Godwin Brookshire (Garnett), Brooke Godwin and Jeff Curry; great-nieces, Peaches and Poppy Brookshire; and many cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Will and Erline Godwin; and her brother-in-law, David Fiems.
Her memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to The Crossing at Clarity Hospice, 9191 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 or University United Methodist Church, 3501 Patrick Street, in Lake Charles, LA 70605.
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Alice Herrin Penny
Alice Herrin Penny entered heaven the morning of July 15, and was greeted by her husband, Ted; and her son, Darrel; and all of her siblings and parents. What a glorious reunion she experienced.
Alice loved children and was the cook at Sale Street Baptist Church Day Care for 30 years. She taught the 3year old class in Sunday School for 25 years. She will be remembered for her kindness and always making cookies, brownies, soup or gumbo for those in need. With Alice you never had to guess what she was thinking, because whatever popped into her head, popped right out of her mouth. She was funny and what made it funnier, is that she didn’t know how humorous she really was.
Those left to miss her uncanny humor are her daughters, Lynn Randall (John), Pam Iatesta (Henry) and Julie Reina (Paul); and her granddaughter she raised, Lesli Hartley (Matt). She adored her seven grandchildren and her seven great-grandchildren and will be watching from the best seat when the eighth one is born in November.
The family would like to thank Dr. Kahn and the compassionate and overworked staff at Memorial Hospital 9th Floor ICU and the caring staff at Resthaven Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Due to COVID regulations and the rise in cases, there will be a private family service at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to East Ridge Baptist Church Building Fund, 5400 Hwy 397, Lake Charles, LA 70607.
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Linda Faye Thibodeaux
Linda Faye Thibodeaux, 69, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 15, 2020, in her home with her family by her side.
Linda was born Sept. 7, 1950, in Ville Platte, La., to Jimmie and Mary “Bertha” Reviere Fontenot. She graduated from Ville Platte High School, and moved to Lake Charles in her early 20s. Linda loved children. She was an aid on a school bus for special needs children. She will be fondly remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed reading, and crocheting, and taking care of everyone. Above all, she loved her family more than anything.
Those left to cherish her memory are, her loving husband of 46 years, Herbert J. Thibodeaux; her daughters, Brandy Williams (Scott) of Lake Charles, and Shandi Thibodeaux of Lake Charles; her brother, Johnny Fontenot (Pam) of Dallas, Texas; grandchildren, Michael Thibodeaux and Abigail Williams; and one great-grandchild, Aurora Roussell. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2020, at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Deacon Harold Nixon will officiate. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until leaving for the cemetery.
Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhome.net.
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W.C. “Bill” White
W.C. “Bill” White, 84, of Pitkin, died Tuesday, July 14. Graveside funeral service will be Friday, July 17, at Old Cypress Cemetery, Rosepine, under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder.
