David Davenport

Helen Marie Delaney

Iva R. Green

Eva Guidry

Brandon Todd Guins

Wilona Fontenot Henry

Dorothy Colletta House

Frank J. Micelle

Patti Elena Owen

Gail Reifsnider

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David Davenport

JENNINGS – A memorial visitation honoring the life of David Davenport, 75 will be held on Monday, March 8, 2021 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Miguez Funeral Home. Cremation arrangements were made through Miguez Funeral Home.

Mr. Davenport passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 4, 2021. He was born in Ponca City, Okla. on Feb. 9, 1946 to Dave and Frances Baustert Davenport.

Mr. Davenport had a BS degree and is a retired Deputy with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s department as well as a retired Trooper with the Louisiana State Police. His career in law enforcement spanned over 50 years. He also served his country honorably in the Air Force during the Viet Nam War.

Mr. Davenport was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed shooting, hunting, camping and politics. He was a lifetime member of the NRA. He also went to the gym everyday where he enjoyed weightlifting. He loved his two dogs and his grand dog.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Billie Jane Deshotel Davenport; a daughter, Laura Davenport of Lake Charles; son, Paul Davenport of Roanoke, LA; three sisters, Lynda (Gaston) Davenport-Evans of Lake Charles, Helen (Chris) Roberie of Baton Rouge, Mara (Mike) O’Carrol of Montgomery, AL; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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

Helen Marie Delaney

Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Marie Delaney will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 7, 2021, in the Chapel of Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale. Interment will follow in Oakhill Cemetery, Oakdale, under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale. Mrs. Delaney, 84, of Oakdale, died Friday, March 5, 2021, at Oakdale Community Hospital, Oakdale, La.

Iva R. Green

Iva R. Green, 82, entered peacefully into rest on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at her home in DeRidder, La. Iva was born to Ivy and Virgie Reed on July 23, 1938, in Oakdale, La.

Visitation will begin Monday, March 8, 2021, from 5 p.m, until 8 p.m., at First Baptist Church of DeRidder, 2030 Hwy 171, DeRidder, La. Funeral service will be Tuesday, March 9, 2021, 11 a.m., at First Baptist Church of DeRidder, with Rev. George Lee Glass officiating. Interment will follow at Beauregard Cemetery, DeRidder, La, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder.

Iva attended Louisiana College and received a bachelor degree in education from McNeese State University. She was an active member of Beta Sigma. Iva retired from Vernon Parish School Board where she taught 2nd grade and 7th grade in Pickering, Louisiana for 37 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of DeRidder and she also loved attending Grace Church. Iva was very active in her community and made it her passion to show “love” to everyone she knew. Iva was also selected by the Women’s league of DeRidder as the 2008 Mardi Gras Queen, where she received her title and special name of “Queen Iva”

Left to cherish her memories are her companion and caregiver, Kenny Higgs of DeRidder, La; four children, Lisa Sullivan of Lake Lure, N.C., Todd Green of Kinder, LA, Kirk Green and wife Kim of Natchitoches, La, Lana Pearson and husband Christopher of Lake Arthur, La; father of her children and constant faithful supporter, Wilbur “Bill” Green; six grandchildren, Reed Green, Peyton Green, Grant Armand, Jake Armand, Blake Pearson, Lance Pearson; and one great grandson, Paxton Green

Preceded in death by her parents, Ivy and Virgie Reed.

Those honored to serve as pallbearer are Grant Armand, Jake Armand, Reed Green, Fred Skeeto, Bob Benson, Chris Bandy, Blake Pearson and Lance Pearson.

Words of comfort to the family may be shared at www.labbymemorial.com.

Eva Guidry

Eva Benoit Phillips Guidry, 79, of DeRidder, La, died Wednesday, March 3, 2021 in her residence. Her funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 8, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff. Private burial will be at Benoit Cemetery.

Brandon Todd Guins

Brady Guins was born on Nov. 25, 1975 in Lake Charles, La. He died on March 3, 2021 in Denison, Texas after a brief illness.

Brady was a graduate of LaGrange High School and was employed in the automotive industry for many years.

He is survived by his wife, Jessica Guins and sons, Mason Guins, Rielly Guins, and Tomas Guins. He is also survived by his mother, Brenda Cupper; stepfather, Ralph Cupper; father, Tommy Guins; stepmother, Debbie Guins; brother, Shane Guins; and many additional loving family members.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Lake City Baptist Church under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. A gathering will begin at 11 a.m. until the start of the service. Cremation took place in Denison, Texas.

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

Wilona Fontenot Henry

Wilona Fontenot Henry, 87, of Lake Charles died Thursday, March 4, 2021 from the comfort of her daughter’s home. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday will be from 4:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. at University Baptist Church with memorial tributes beginning at 6 p.m. Visitation Wednesday will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at St. Martin.

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Dorothy Colletta House

Dorothy Colletta House Jones, 79 of Lake Charles passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 in the comfort of her son’s home in Florida. A Mass of Christian burial has been scheduled in the afternoon of Monday, March 15, 2021. Graveside services at Consolata will be Tuesday morning.

Frank J. Micelle

Frank Joseph Micelle, 89, died Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in a local hospital following a lengthy illness.

A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Mr. Micelle was the son of John and Angelina Truglio Micelle. He was a 1949 graduate of Landry High School, attended McNeese State University, and received his degree in Business Administration from St. Edwards University in Austin, Texas. Mr. Micelle served his country in the U. S. Army in Germany during the Korean Conflict. He operated Micelle Meat Packing Plant and Micelle Commission Yard, family-owned businesses, for more than fifty years, until they closed in 1986. He enjoyed all things with horses, cattle, and rodeos, especially calf-roping. He also enjoyed in his leisure time fishing, traveling, dancing, baking traditional fig cookies, and gardening.

Mr. Micelle had a compassionate and loving heart, especially where his family was concerned. His nieces and nephews were the children Mr. Micelle never had himself. He was especially close to his nephew, Mark Reeves, whom he cared for from childhood to adulthood. In the last years of Mr. Micelle’s illness, Mark returned that love and care to his Uncle Frank as Mark cared for him in the last years of his life. Mr. Micelle attended the Immaculate Conception Cathedral.

Those left to cherish his memory are his brother, Jerry Micelle; his sister, Mary Jane Smith and husband Jack; sister-in-law, Sherry Micelle, all of Lake Charles; and many beloved and loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Rose Anna Louviere; and brothers, Victor R. Micelle, John Paul Micelle, and Morris Micelle.

A mass of Christian burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Father Paul Jussen will officiate. Interment will be at Consolata Cemetery. Visitation will be at University Baptist Church on Monday from 5 until 8 p.m., with a Cursillo rosary to be recited at 6:30 p.m., and will resume at University Baptist on Tuesday at 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimers Association in memory of Mr. Micelle.

The family would like to express their grateful appreciation to Tim Montgomery for the compassionate care he gave to their brother during his illness. They are also forever grateful to nieces and nephews Susan, Gayla, Deena, Cooper, Raymond, and Jason for the love, time and devoted attention showered over their Uncle Frank through the years of his illness.

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

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Patti Elena Owen

Patti Elena Owen, 79 of Sulphur, La was called Home on March 3,2021.

Patti was the third of six children born to James and Bonnie Foster. She was born in Quanah, Texas on Jan. 26, 1942.

She attended and graduated from Quanah High School where she enjoyed Home Economics and social outings. When she was fifteen, it was a trip to the fair that led her to the gentleman she would enjoy 62 years of marriage with. Randal says it was love at first sight.

They were married on June 14, 1958 and together welcomed two daughters, Vicky and Suzanne.

She was a true Sassy Southern Lady, who led by example teaching that family is the root to which you grow from and lean on. She enjoyed nothing more than spending time with them, spoiling them with carefully prepared meals, especially around the holidays. Throwing a party was a common thing for her, she loved how they brought her family and friends around. She loved parties so much that she even threw a surprise “Puppy Shower” for Randal’s favorite pooch, Breaux.

She worked hard along side her husband, earning her Real Estate License, and together they formed their own Real Estate Agency and Property Management Company, Owen and Associates.

You best believe she threw a party when she discovered she was becoming a grandmother, NaNaw as she was known doted on her grandchildren and great grandchildren all the time.

She was welcomed into Heaven by her parents; a son in-law, W. Larry Hood; her siblings, Mark Foster, Phil Foster, Sandy K. Sanders, and Marsha Wertz.

Those left to cherish her memories and carry on the family traditions are; her husband Randal Morris Owen; daughters, Vicky Hood and Suzanne (Terry) Fong; Grandchildren, Amy Hood Perez, Jeremy (Heather) Hood, Joshua (Brittany) Hood, Jacob (Jamie) Hood, Amanda (Justin) Keller, and Stephany Fong; great grandchildren, Elena, Tyler, Izzy, Timmy, Andrew, Kara, Rowen, William, Dani Lynn; her siblings, Oma Nell Foster, Adelle Foster, and Kay Owen McClain; as well as lots of extended family.

The family will welcome friends on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 beginning at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Johnson and Robison Funeral Home. Visitation to resume Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 3 p.m. with a funeral service beginning at 4 p.m., led by Brian Wood. Cremation has been entrusted to Johnson and Robison Funeral Home.

In keeping with her Sassy Southern Spirit, you are invited to wear your best pearls.

We invite you to sign her digital register book, leave a fond memory or sentiment of condolences on our website www.robisonfuneralhome.com.

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Gail Reifsnider

Gail Reifsnider, 84 was called Home on Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

Gail was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was born on September 12, 1936 to Elray and Lucina Foreman.

She attended and graduated from St. Charles Academy, she was a loving wife and mother to her three children. Spending time with her family was important to her, especially when she was hosting a family get together. She was a member of First Baptist Church, also a past historian and treasurer for American Legion Post 1, and was a Red Hat Lady. She always loved to travel and upon retirement she and her husband enjoyed traveling to wherever the road may take them.

In her later years, she looked forward to her “Sara Sundays”, when her aunt Sara Brasher would always come to visit bringing her fresh flowers.

The family would like to give special thanks to Amedisys and St. Joseph Hospice for their dutiful care of Gail over the years.

Those left to cherish her memory are; her children, Charles E. “Chuck” and Debra Reifsnider and Kathy Ainsworth; grandchildren, Charles J. “Joey” (Jeanne) Reifsnider, Michelle Dugas, and Todd Ferstl; great grandchildren, Hayleigh, Gavin, Zachary, Carson, Kade, Gunner, Kopen, Joshua; a great grandchild, Maddox.

She was welcomed into Heaven by her husband, Charles J. “Chuck” Reifsnider; her father, her mother and her step-father Eugene Ory; son Michael D. Reifsnider; and grandson Gary Ferstl.

The family will welcome friends on Monday, March 8, 2021 at Lake City Baptist Church located at 3940 Holly Hill Rd. Lake Charles, LA 70601 from 10am to 2pm. A funeral led by Chuck Norwood will begin at 2pm with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens.

We invite you to sign her digital register book, leave a fond memory or sentiment of condolences on our website www.johnsonfuneralhome.net.

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