Maxine Royer Andrus

Dr. D. Dale Archer Sr.

Matthew Frank Dossman

Anne Levonne Perkins Duhon

Aiden Joseph Duplechin

Monique Lynn Aucoin Graves

John O. Hebert Jr.

Ronald W. Hines

Eva Louella Miller Holmes

Glenda M Moss

Mark Stewart Jr.

Kenneth Lee Tarver Sr.

Betty Jean Warden

Annie Sue Perkins Willis

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Maxine Royer Andrus

Maxine Royer Andrus, 97, of Moss Bluff, died Monday, June 24, at home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. today, June 26, at First Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Ragley, under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.

Dr. D. Dale Archer Sr.

Dr. D. Dale Archer Sr., 95, of Lake Charles, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019, at a local hospital following an extended illness.

Dr. Archer was a native of Luttrell, Tenn., and a graduate of University of Tennessee Knoxville. Dr. Archer completed his residency in Ophthalmology at Tulane Medical School in New Orleans and practiced as an Ophthalmologist there for a year before moving to Lake Charles. In 1959, Dr. Archer founded the Eye Clinic on Oak Park Boulevard as the sole physician. Beginning with his vision and leadership, The Eye Clinic has grown to a multi-specialty practice with five locations, 12 physicians and over 100 employees serving southwest Louisiana.

While a dedicated physician, Dr. Archer decided to retire at the age of 65 and concentrate his efforts on his passion for golfing. He enjoyed playing golf and was an active member of the Lake Charles Country Club, where he served on the board until just recently. Dr. Archer and his wife shared the love of golf and traveled throughout the world sharing a round of golf with others as active members of People to People International. Besides his family, some of his most treasured awards are his “Hole in One” awards from the Lake Charles Country Club. He was also active in the Mardi Gras community, having been past king of the Krewe of Mystique.

Dr. Archer sponsored a scholarship in nursing for many years at McNeese State University and was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.

Dr. Archer was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey Wayne and Louise Smith Archer.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved wife of 62 years, Valerie Grode Archer; son, Dr. D. Dale Archer Jr.; and a daughter, Lee Ann Archer; grandchildren, D. Dale Archer III and Adrianna Archer Ross; and a great-granddaughter, Camilla Ross.

Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. Thursday, June 27, 2019, at Johnson Funeral Home. Private family services and inurnment will be at a later date.

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

Matthew Frank Dossman

Matthew Frank Dossman, 61, passed away in his home peacefully into the arms of his Father, his Savior on Father’s Day, June 16, 2019, after a week of service to the Father at his church’s Vacation Bible School. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Denise Lyons Dossman; and two brothers, Rick and Jeb Abshire. He is survived by his children, Heather Dossman Inman (Jeremy), Matthew Dossman II and Brittney Dossman; and his grandchildren, Jack, Anna Grace, Sutton, Aubrey Kate, Aizlee and Arrington. Matt had the blessing of deep friendships. Some have gone before, and those who remain: “best friends,” special friends, brothers and sisters in Christ, and his church “family” will be left to cherish his memory.

Matt was a lifelong resident of Welsh. He farmed rice and soybeans for several years and was most recently self-employed in grounds-keeping /maintenance. He was the kind of man with many talents, a servant in his church, community, and to all with a need he could ease or fill. He preached at Golden Age of Welsh in an early Sunday morning service for several years. For 21 years, his home was open as a gathering place to any and all for a bi-weekly Bible Study. He was recognized by his town for “outstanding and dedicated service,” a responder in crisis situations, a representative on town committees, a part of ministerial alliances in Roanoke and Welsh, a past reserve police officer in both Jennings and Welsh. He was a helper in many areas, including: encouraging young people to work at a local youth mission, getting people to drug treatment programs, doing home repair projects, mowing yards, bringing friends to fish and cooking for many businesses, organizations and for his family.

Matt was a skilled hunter, an avid fisherman and a gardener. His grandchildren will treasure the tradition of celebrating Christmas in February; going to the rodeo with all the cousins; riding 4-wheelers; and eating rice and gravy, fresh cucumbers and banana peppers at Paw Paw’s house.

Matt LOVED God, studied the Bible, and tried to live a life that reflected Christ’s Light, goodness and forgiveness. Matt’s new life only came by being transformed years back. He was a sinner saved by God’s grace alone, who would want the “praise, glory and honor” to be given to the Lord. He would want his “legacy” to be the telling of others how to go to heaven by confessing Jesus as their Lord and believing in their heart that Jesus was raised from the dead. See Romans 10:9.

In keeping with the schedule of the Friday night Bible Study, a Celebration of Life in memorial to Matt will be held on Friday, June 28, at his church, Roanoke Baptist Church. The church will open at 3 p.m. and service will begin at 6 p.m. Pastor Darrell Hieronymus and Evangelist Al King will officiate.

Anne Levonne
Perkins Duhon

Funeral service for Anne Levonne Perkins Duhon, 56, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 27, at Union Baptist Church, Jennings. Burial will be at Our Lady Help of Christians Church Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel.

Aiden Joseph Duplechin

Aiden Joseph Duplechin, 10 months old, died Thursday, June 20. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. today, June 26, at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Burial will be at Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.

Monique Lynn
Aucoin Graves

Monique Lynn Aucoin Graves, 45, a resident of Moss Bluff, passed from this life on June 24, 2019, in a local hospital due to complications of Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

Mrs. Graves will be remembered as a loving daughter, mother, wife and devoted friend. She never met a stranger. Her vibrant, friendly and sincere personality will be missed by all who knew her. Monique loved to dance. She was an avid race car fan and loved nothing better than going to a burnout contest. Monique was a secretary for the Calcasieu Parish School Board in the elementary special education department. She graduated from Sam Houston High School and later attended SOWELA. Monique was a “shift mother” and loved her law enforcement family dearly.

Monique was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, LeRoy and Beulah Soileau; and paternal grandfather, Allen Ben Aucoin.

She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Captain James Graves of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Department; children, Alexis Aucoin, James A. Graves and Patryce Graves Abshire and husband George; parents, Ray and Ruth “Nell” Soileau Aucoin; grandchildren, Sierra and George “Beau” Abshire; brother, Monty Ray Aucoin and wife NaShonna; grandmother, Rita Aucoin; special niece, Morgan Ashley Williams; and dog, Jaxson.

A gathering of family and friends will take place from 4 p.m. until time of service Friday, June 28, 2019, in the chapel of Lakeside Funeral Home. A celebration of Monique’s life will follow the gathering at 6 p.m. Pastor Bart Leger will officiate. Mrs. Graves’ cremation has been entrusted to Lakeside Funeral Home of Lake Charles.

Memories and words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.lakesidefh.com.

John O. Hebert Jr.

Together again: On June 20, John O. Hebert Jr. was reunited with Bernadine Castille Hebert, his wife of 50 years, who pre-deceased him in 1998. He will be greatly missed, but it makes us smile to picture their joyful reunion.

John was born in Baton Rouge and raised in Grand Prairie. After serving in Italy during World War II as a reconnaissance pilot in his “Grasshopper” plane, he returned to LSU to finish his degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was recalled to the Army to serve in the Korean War in the Artillery Division.

John retired in 1982 after working for 30 years at Cities Service. He has since enjoyed 37 years of retirement — we should all be so lucky! He remained an LSU fan to the end. One highlight for him was attending the 2016 Homecoming game and watching his Tigers beat Ole Miss. He also became an avid golfer during his retirement. His trophy celebrating his hole-in-one at Mallard Cove Golf Course at the age of 79 never left his desk.

John loved traveling. He and Bernadine took several road trips throughout the U.S. and Canada and cruised to see much of the rest of the world. His favorite pastime was tending his flowers, roses being his favorite. No trip to his home was complete without a tour of his gardens. His yard was twice featured in the Lake Charles Rose Tour of Homes.

He is survived by four children, Carolyn, O’Neil (Marilyn), Castille (Elaine), and Leandre (Dawn); his sister, Jeanne Foreman; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren with one on the way. He was also pre-deceased by his second wife, Betty Chauvin.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday, June 28, at Johnson Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 29, at Our Lady Queen of Angels in Opelousas. He will be buried next to Bernadine in Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery.

The family requests that memorials be made to the Louisiana Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 10101 Siegen Lane Suite 2A, Baton Rouge, LA 70810.

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

Ronald W. Hines

Ronald W. Hines, 76, of Pitkin, died Sunday, June 23, at home. Funeral service was at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, in First Baptist Church in Pitkin. Committal service will be in Blue Branch Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home, Oakdale.

Eva Louella
”Lou” Miller Holmes

Eva Louella “Lou” Miller Holmes, 83, died June 22, at home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 28, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Iota. Interment will be at St. Jules Cemetery, Tee-Mamou, under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home.

Glenda M Moss

Glenda M Moss, 77, of Sulphur, died June 24. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, June 27, at Johnson and Robison Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Cremation will follow service.

Mark “Little” Stewart Jr.

Mark Stewart Jr., 4, of Lake Charles, died June 20. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. today, June 26, at Matthews & Son Funeral Home in Jennings. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

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Kenneth Lee Tarver Sr.

Kenneth Lee Tarver Sr., 70, of Lake Charles, La., passed away on June 22, 2019, at his home.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 27, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Sister Elsie Mae Sonnier. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Galveston, Texas, on April 8, 1949, he was the son of John Aaron Tarver and Eleanor Young. Kenneth worked as a self-employed computer technician. He enjoyed listening to good music and working with electronics Kenneth spent free time tinkering with things and could fix most anything. He was very kind hearted and was always there for those in need. Kenneth would give the shirt off his back. He will be dearly missed by his loving friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Eleanor Tarver; and his siblings, Johnnie Jones, Lloyd Tarver, Jerry Tarver, Robert Tarver, Carol Patton, Lula Mae Tapia and Phillip Tarver.

He is survived by his loving wife, Pat Tarver; his children, Christine Key and husband John of Sulphur, Sherry Tarver of Lake Charles, and Kenneth L. Tarver Jr. and wife Erin of Lake Charles; his grandchild, Anthony Key of Sulphur; and his brother, David Tarver.

Serving as pallbearers will be Kenneth Tarver Jr., John Key, Anthony Key, Todd Tarver, Jonathan Tarver, Cameron Tarver and Lonnie Rinehart.

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Betty Jean Warden

Betty Jean Warden, 74, of Lake Charles, was welcomed home and greeted by the loving arms of her daughter Kimberly Dawn on June 23, 2019.

Betty was born on Dec. 16, 1944, to Leah and Clifton J. Lejeune Sr. in Lafayette, La.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Timothy Russell; three sisters, Shirley (George E.) Duhon of Moss Bluff, Bernetta Sue (Larry) Parker of Lake Charles, and Peggy Lee (Claude Jr.) Bell of Lake Charles; one brother, Clifton J. (Kelly) LeJeune Jr.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Linda Fay McKay; and Betty’s late husband, Carl Warden.

Cremation has been entrusted to Hixson Funeral Home. We invite you to share fond memories or condolences at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.

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Annie Sue Perkins Willis

Annie Sue Perkins Willis, 79, of Oakdale, died Monday, June 24. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. today, June 26, in White Oaks Funeral Home, Oakdale. Committal service will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.