Lenore Mae Husser Airhart

Mary Jane Belton

Anthony Juan Bennett

Joan Cangelosi Brierty

Sedonia Bobb Carroll

Lois Fruge LaFargue Cormier

Willie Mae Johnson

Neva Kimble

Bobby Joe LaFosse

J.D. Laughlin

Jimmy Dean Lovett I

Winston Randall Mader

Joyce Arabie McComb

Lillian Morris

Hilrae Mott Sr.

Patricia Ann Owens

Earl Rose Robinson Jr.

John Michael Rytkonen

Nola Saxby

Rose Blanchard Spell

Easter Juanita Jackson Troullier

Harold Lewis Vaughn Sr.

Mary Elizabeth Ware

Katherine Washington

Tina Rosita Wilkinson

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Lenore Mae 
Husser Airhart

Lenore Mae Husser Airhart, 90, of Moss Bluff, died Friday, July 24, at Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles. Service will be 10 a.m. Friday, July 31, at Johnson Funeral Home Moss Bluff. Burial will be at Creel Cemetery in Reeves. In compliance with current COVID 19 order, we respectfully request gatherings be limited and all attendants wear face masks.

Mary Jane Belton

Mary Jane Belton, 80, departed this life on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in Lake Charles, La. She was born Sept. 16, 1939, to Albert Pitre and Orelia Ardoin Pitre in Basile, La.

She leaves to cherish her memories her four children, Harold (Charlotte) Belton, Vanessa Belton, Robert (Lela) Belton and Russell (Rima) Belton; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Orelia Pitre; her husband, Paul Belton; brother, Jimmy Pitre; son, Samuel Belton; and great-grandson, Malicha Freeman.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 31, 2020, at 10 a.m. and a rosary at 10:45 a.m at King’s Funeral Home and funeral service at 12:30 p.m. at St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of King’s Funeral Home.

Anthony Juan Bennett

Anthony Juan Bennett, 53, was born Dec. 1, 1966, in Lake Charles, La., to the late Lawrence C. and Lavince Ackless Bennett Sr. A life long resident of Lake Charles, he departed this life Friday, July 24, 2020, in a local hospital. He leaves to cherish his memories, his sister, Shirley (Raymond) Payne; and two brothers, Marvin (Rebecca) Bennett Sr. and Darrell (Priscilla) Bennett Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents. He will have a visitation Friday, July 31, 2020, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in James Funeral Chapel.

Joan “Jody” 
Cangelosi Brierty

Joan “Jody” Cangelosi Brierty, 88, of Lake Charles, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020, at the Verandah. A native of New Orleans, she was born Dec. 15, 1931, the daughter of Frank H. and Mary H. (Gauthier) Cangelosi. She was married to Dr. Paul A. Williams Sr. of Rensselaer, Ind., in 1952. In 1984 she was married to the late Dr. Robert E. Brierty Jr. in Lake Charles. Early in their marriage, the Brierty couple were active members of the Lake Charles Racket Club, playing tennis and passing a good time with friends regularly. An established artist, Jody’s paintings have been featured in several galleries throughout the South in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida. In 1992, her son Troy preserved her likeness in a sculpture entitled “Love, Strength, and Beauty,” defining her true character. She was indeed a beautiful, strong, woman, loved by all, and her precious memory will live on in the hearts of many.

Survivors include four sons, Paul (Maxine) Williams Jr., Indianapolis, Ind., Thane Williams, Ocean Spring, Miss., Troy (Deborah) Williams, Jemez Springs, N.M., Avery (Racquel) Williams, Moss Bluff, La.; two daughters, Deni Helms, Ocean Springs, Miss., Gabrielle (Jody) Treadwell, Jacksonville, Fla.; two stepsons, Robert (Nelly) Brierty III, Houston, Texas, Timothy (Ashley) Brierty, San Antonio, Texas; five stepdaughters, Kathleen (Don) Dodson, Fort Worth, Texas, Colleen (Robert) Beasley, Aspen, Colo., Maureen (Peter) Boyce, Amarillo, Texas, Patricia Corsi, Plano, Texas, Margaret (Jason), Spring Branch, Texas; one sister, Dorothy C. Kramer, Chalmette, La.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Merlie Rose “Bunny” Douglass, Fort Myers, Fla.; and one son-in-law, Ernest J. Helms Jr., Ocean Springs, Miss.

Service will be held at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. with Monsignor Jace Eskind officiating. Visitation will begin prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home, beginning at 10 a.m. until the Rosary at 11 a.m. The service will immediately follow at the funeral home. Interment will be at Consolata Cemetery.

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

Sedonia Bobb Carroll

SDLqI have decided, to follow Jesus, No turning back, no turning back.”

Sedonia Bobb Carroll was born June 30, 1922, to Joseph and Emma Bobb in Washington, La. She departed this life on June 24, 2020, in the comfort of her daughter and longtime caregiver’s home. She was a housewife and a lifelong resident of the state of Louisiana, living in Lake Charles most of her life. She was mother to nine children, and was a faithful member of Travelers Rest Baptist Church where her brother, Cunningham Bobb was the pastor. She later joined New Emmanuel Baptist Church, under the Pastorate of the Rev. Roland E Mouton Jr. until she became too ill to attend.

Sedonia loved many things, including gardening, taking long walks, preparing wonderful meals and caring for her grandchildren, but most of all, she LOVED the Lord as was evidenced by her desire to praise Him in Word and Song to all who would listen. In her latter years, when asked “how are you feeling today mama,” you would be greeted with a song such as “I woke up this morning with my mind, stayed on Jesus. Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah!”

She is survived by her children, Doris Miller (Tony), Columbus, Ohio, Lillie Rose Thomas (Johnny), Columbus, Ohio, Larry Carroll, Gail LeBlanc (Davis), Harvey Carroll, Linda Staves (Joseph), all of Lake Charles, La.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Lee Carroll; sons, John (Sonny), James and Donald Ray; both parents; six brothers, Brady, Gus, Joseph, Leroy, Cunningham and Abraham; five sisters, Helen, Pearlie, Joyce, Alice and Anna Belle.

She leaves to cherish her memory a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A private gravesite ceremony for immediate family is being planned, and a memorial service will be announced for family and friends at a later date.

Lois Fruge 
LaFargue Cormier

Lois Fruge LaFargue Cormier, 94, of Kinder, died July 29, in Kinder. Private funeral service will be today, July 30. Graveside service will be at Carter Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home.

Willie Mae Johnson

Willie Mae Johnson, 86, of Oakdale, died Sunday, July 26. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Friday, July 31, at Reed Cemetery, Oberlin, under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale.

Neva Kimble

Graveside service for Neva Kimble, 66, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, July 31, 2020, Perkins Cemetery in Westlake.

Bobby Joe LaFosse

Bobby Joe LaFosse, 79, died Monday, July 27. Graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. today, July 30, in Estherwood Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa.

J.D. Laughlin

J.D. Laughlin, 82, of Sulphur, died July 25, at home. A Celebration of Life Service will be 2 p.m. Friday, July 31, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery.

Jimmy Dean Lovett I

LAKE CHARLES — Jimmy Dean Lovett I born on May 18, 1960, went peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in his residence after a lengthy illness, at the age of 60.

Jimmy worked as an auto mechanic and enjoyed fishing and “tinkering” on things. Most of all, Jimmy loved being with family and enjoying special times together.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Dee Anna Peloquin; father, Joseph Lovett; sisters, Veronica and Connie Lovett; brothers, Robert and Joseph Lovett.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his mother, Carolyn Lovett; sons, James Dean Lovett, Jimmy Dean Lovett II; daughter, Hope Denis Lovett Watkins; siblings, C. W. Lovett (Cindy), Jessie Lovett (Crystal), Mary Camp, Angie Lovett, Frances Fontenot (David), Carolyn Lovett (Andy), Rose Lovett.

Visitation will begin on Friday, July 31, 2020, in Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and will resume on Saturday from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. A Celebration of Jimmy’s life is Saturday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Birdnest Cemetery under the direction of Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa.

Due to restrictions from the State of Louisiana, Governor John Bel Edwards, the gathering capacity will be limited, facial coverings will be required and no food will be allowed.

Words of comfort may be shared at www.johnsonandbrownfuneralhome.com or Facebook: Johnson & Brown Funeral Home.

Winston Randall Mader

Winston Randall Mader, 78, of Lake Charles, died Wednesday, July 29, at home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simple Traditions by Johnson Funeral Home.

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Joyce Arabie McComb

Joyce Arabie McComb, 93, of Moss Bluff, passed away at 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, in a local care facility.

Mrs. McComb was born on March 19, 1927, in Elton. She was a lifelong resident of the Lake Charles/Moss Bluff area and a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Mrs. McComb had many hobbies including gardening, camping, cooking and raising animals. Most importantly, she loved her family and treasured the time spent with them.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Jeanette Gaspard (LeRoy), June Ann Bailey (Kenneth), Helen Parker (Jimmy), Janie LaCasse (Luther), Karen Duhon (Howard), Rod McComb (Tammie) and Cynthia Mathieu (Max), all of the Lake Charles/Moss Bluff area; a sister, Juanita Thibodeaux of Lake Charles; 17 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rodney McComb; parents, Maria and Antoine Arabie; grandson, Jason Howard Duhon; and siblings, Elward Arabie, Harold Arabie, Lois Elliott, Frances Lognion and Ruth Arabie.

A funeral Mass will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2020, in St. Henry Catholic Church. The Rev. Matthew Cormier will officiate. Burial will follow in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will begin on Thursday at 10 a.m. until leaving for the church at 1:30 p.m. with a rosary being recited at 1 p.m.

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

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Lillian Morris

Lillian Cecile Gobeil Morris, 89, of Lake Charles, died Wednesday, July 29, at home. Funeral service will be 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.

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Hilrae Mott Sr.

Hilrae Mott Sr. passed away at New Orleans UMC on Monday, July 27, 2020. He was 84 years old. He was born in Lacassine on Feb. 23, 1936. He lived most of his life in Lake Charles, La., with his loving wife, Della Margaret Pelly Mott.

In his early years, Mott was a boxer, including Golden Glove champ with more than 30 fights undefeated and at least 30 won by knockout. Hilrae served in U.S. Army. He laid track for Southern Pacific and loved riding and training horses. He later became a transmission specialist and assisted with drag races at Chenault in the 70s (seventies). Hilrae was also a musician and is the Cajun Music Hall of Fame as the first electric bass player in Cajun music. Mr. Mott played with several notable bands in this area. He worked hard for his family his entire life and loved to read a good western book in his spare time.

Hilrae is survived by his children, Hilrae Mott Jr. and his wife Sharon Trahan Mott of Crowley, Willie Stephen Mott and his wife Myra Carriere Mott of Rayne, Kenneth Paul Mott and his wife Sharon Bailey Mott of Carlisle, Ark., and Denise Marie Perez and her husband Rico Perez of Eugene, Ore. He had nine grandchildren, Jeff Mott, Jason Mott, Tori Lynn Mott, Kerry Kidder, Brittany Theriot, Christopher Smith, Breanna Smith, Olivia Mott and Benjamin Mott; and nine great-grandchildren, Brianna, Brendon, Nathanial, Gabriel, Mia, Valerie, Ellie, Ayda and Kaisen.

He is survived by his siblings, sisters Jean, Wilma, Wilda and Marjorie; and brothers, Stanford, Raymond, Randy, Dallas.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Alida Pousson Mott; and father, Valentine Mott Sr.; his stepmother, Ruby; his wife, Della Margaret Pelly Mott; his son, Donald Wayne Mott; his grandson, Alexander; his brothers, Curtis, Curley, Lee, Wilton, Junior and Curley Mott; and his sisters, Viola, Hazel, Melva and Bernadine.

In honor of Hilrae’s wishes, the family will not be holding a funeral service.

Condolences may be sent to the family by www.geesey-ferguson.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home.

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Patricia Ann Owens

Patricia Ann Owens, age 84, of Sulphur, La., went to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully and surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Patricia was born on March 25, 1936, in Lexington, Miss.

Patricia was a graduate of Sulphur High School, Louisiana College, and McNeese State University where she received her Master’s Degree in Education. Patricia was a teacher and a school counselor for Calcasieu Parish School Board for over 28 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Sulphur and the Agin Cajun Choir. Her pastime was playing cards and dominos with her friends. Patricia was loved and cherished by her children and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by parents, Edward Lee Brock Sr. and Nellie Ferguson Brock; brother, Edward Lee Brock Jr.; sister-in-law, Myrtle Brock; and nephew, Donnie Brock.

Those left to cherish her memory are her two daughters, Lynn Hardy and husband Larry, and Laine Reeder and husband W.D.; son, Larry Owens and wife Tara; grandchildren, Jamie, Tricia, Joey, Monica, Chad, Jeremy, Heather, Ashley, Tyler, Zack and Audie; 15 great-grandchildren and two on the way; three nephews and their families, Mark, Randy and Anthony Brock; and a long time friend, Faye Robinson.

Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2020, at Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will resume at 8:30 a.m. Saturday until time of service.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Tom Bruce will officiate. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Burial will follow in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Sulphur.

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

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Earl Rose Robinson Jr.

Earl Rose Robinson Jr., 87, died on July 28, 2020 in a local hospital.

He was a native of Crowley, La., and lived in Lake Charles, La., most of his life. He was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist where he was a member of the Evangelistic Outreach Ministry.

Survivors include his daughters, Joann Francis (James) of Lake Charles, La., and Rebecca Tarawally (Alhaji) of Miramar, Fla.; two sons, Harold Robinson Sr. (Leeida) of Lake Charles, La., and Alvin Robinson of Houston, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Robinson; his parents, Earl and Olivia Spenser Robinson Sr.; his sons, Earl David, Curtis and Charles Robinson.

Visitation will be Friday, July 31, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Combre Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be Friday, July 31, 2020, at 11 a.m. in Combre Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. Elmore Garner will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.

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

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John Michael Rytkonen

John Michael Rytkonen, 68, of Sulphur, died Saturday, July 25, in a local hospital. A celebration of life will be 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, in Johnson & Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur. Visitation will be Saturday 4 p.m. until time of service at 6. On Monday, Aug. 3, at 10 a.m. his graveside service with full military honors will be at Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery of Jennings.

Nola Saxby

Nola Lee Greer Saxby, 87, died July 28. A small private graveside service will be 10 a.m. today, July 30, at Highland Memory Gardens under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. In compliance with current COVID-19 mandates, we respectfully request that gatherings be limited and all attendants wear face masks.

Rose Blanchard Spell

Funeral service for Rose B. Spell will be 2 p.m. Friday, July 31, at Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

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Easter Juanita Jackson Troullier

Easter Juanita Jackson Troullier, 83, of New Orleans, La., passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Easter was a graduate of W. O. Boston High School class 1959 where she serve as queen of her class. Her parents are the late Clarence O. (Rachel Hilbert) Jackson. Her only surviving sibling, Henry H. (Joyce) Jackson of Lake Charles, La., with two sons, Marcus and Luke of New Orleans, La. Celebration of life will be Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Funeral starts at 10 a.m. at New Zion Baptist Church, 2319 3rd St., New Orleans, La. Pastor C.S.Gordon officiating. We respectfully request all attendants to wear mask with social distances.

Harold “Bucky” Lewis Vaughn Sr.

Harold “Bucky” Lewis Vaughn Sr., 82, of Moss Bluff,died Tuesday, July 28, in Lake Charles. There will be no service under the direction of Heritage Funeral Home.

Mary Elizabeth Ware

Mary Elizabeth Ware, 63, of Oberlin, died Tuesday, July 28. A Mass of Christian Burial will be noon today, July 30, in Rush Funeral Home, Oberlin. Interment will be in Oakhill Cemetery.

Katherine Washington

Funeral service for Katherine Washington, 63, will be 2 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2020, Stevens’ Funeral Home. Visitation Noon.

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Tina Rosita Wilkinson

Tina Rosita Wilkinson, 62, of Lacassine, died Monday, July 27. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 1 p.m. today, July 30, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lacassine. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh.