Milton James Ardoin

Marie Guilbeaux 
Aubuchon

Gary Patrick Babineaux

George Robert Bancks

Boswell Deason

Richard M. Flynn

Agnes Jane Gadd

Helen Louise Bellon 
Gaspard

Mildred Calvin Guidry

Janice Hyatt

Brian Keith Keiser

Linda Carolyn Kinney

Tommy Luke LaBorde

Raymond Joseph Orgeron Sr.

Fred Zigler Oustalet

Lucy Nell Perkins

Monica Kay Russell

Gustavia Marie Simmons

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Milton James Ardoin

Milton James Ardoin, 81, of Lake Charles, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020, at Christus St. Patrick’s Hospital. He was born to his late parents, Leon and Aimee Ardoin on Aug. 18, 1938, in Iowa, La. He was a parishioner at St. John Bosco Catholic Church and a member of the American Legion. Also, he was a part of the National Guard for a number of years, and in his spare time, loved to hunt. Milton was a strong supporter of Life Share Blood Drives and would hustle people to donate.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Violet Ardoin; two sons, Larry Ardoin and wife Cricket of Iowa, La., Harold Ardoin of Baton Rouge; four daughters, Cheryl Matt and fiancé Ronald Smith of Lake Charles, Monique Burnett and husband Homer of Amarillo, Texas, Debra Kiser of Iowa, La., Sandra Martinez of Iowa, La.; three step daughters, Kitty Lamberth, Lynn Newman, Becki Conner; one sister, Bitsy Landry and husband Arthur of Vidor, Texas; 10 grandchildren; nine step grandchildren; along with 16 great-grandchildren.

Milton was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Charles Ardoin; one sister, Beatrice Oliver; along with a great-grandson, Abraham Sebastian.

Service will be held at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles on Friday, July 24, 2020, at 1 p.m. with Deacon Fred Reed officiating. Visitation will be at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles on Thursday, July 23, 2020, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will resume at the funeral home on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Westlake Memorial Park Cemetery.

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

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Elizador Marie Guilbeaux Aubuchon, 99, died Monday, July 20, 2020, in a local care center.

Born in Esther, La., to Thomas and Octavie Porter Marceaux, Mrs. Aubuchon loved to dance and celebrated life fully. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church.

She is survived by her children, Jeanette McCann of Lake Charles, Shirley Bordelon and husband Dave, also of Lake Charles, and Kenneth Guilbeaux and wife Patricia of Lafayette; and seven grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband and the father of her children, Frank Guilbeaux; her second husband, Leslie Aubuchon; and her grandson, Judson “Tripp” McCann III.

Cremation was entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home.

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

Gary Patrick Babineaux

Gary Patrick Babineaux, 69, departed this life on July 14, 2020 at his residence, with family by his side. Gary was born Nov. 10, 1950, to Leo and Laura Babineaux in Lake Charles.

He was a long-time member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where he also attended school. He graduated from Lake Charles High School.

He is preceded in death by his wife Jenelle Babineaux; and father, Leo Babineaux Sr.

Gary leaves to cherish his memory, his mother Laura Babineaux, his daughter Arpege Babineaux; stepchildren, Jason and Joy Davis; Sisters, Aleria and Lynette Babineaux; Brothers, Lynn Babineaux Sr. and Leo Babineaux II. He also leaves behind five grandchildren, as well as a host of family and friends.

Visitation is Friday, July 24, 2020 at Combre Funeral Home 11 a.m.-12:40 p.m., service is 1 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church.

George Robert Bancks

George Robert Bancks, age 62 of Ruston, La., passed away July 20, 2020, after a lengthy illness.

George was born Oct. 18, 1957, in Sulphur, La., and was formerly the Assistant Director of the Louisiana Tech Computing Center.

Mr. Bancks was preceded in death by his father, Robert William Bancks.

George is survived by his wife of 25 years, Donna Mathys Bancks; son, Jeremy Upton and wife Candice; daughter, Emily Warner and husband Billy; grandson, Bobby Warner; mother, Alene Bancks; brother, Will Bancks; sister, Brenda Head and husband Don; sister-in-law, Becky Warner and husband Dane; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, friends, and his Louisiana Tech family.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

Boswell “Lee” Deason

Boswell Lee Deason, 79, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020, in the comfort of his home in the presence of family. Most people knew him by “Lee.” He was born in Henderson, Texas, on July 15, 1941. He lived his life in Carlyss. Lee enjoyed fishing, western movies and the Dallas Cowboys.

Lee is survived by his daughter, Dana Deason Babineaux and husband Shawn; his granddaughters, Mallory Deason and Sierra “Nikki” Babineaux; great-grandson, Cason Babineaux, all of Sulphur; two sisters, Juanita Vincent and husband Cecil and Joyce Coleman, all of Carlyss; and his nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, M. F. Deason and Ercle Leta Deason; and two brothers, Billy and Kermit Deason.

Services will be private.

The family would like to thank the personnel at Christus Hospice for their care and comfort during this difficult time.

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

Richard (Dick) M. Flynn

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Mr. Richard (Dick) M. Flynn at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2020, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church with the Rev. Dan O’Connor officiating. Interment followed in Alexandria Memorial Gardens under the direction of John Kramer & Son Funeral Home.

Visitation was held from 9 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2020, at the funeral home. Recitation of the Holy Rosary was held at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2020, at the funeral home.

Richard Flynn, 89, of Alexandria, passed away on Friday, July 17, at Christus Dubuis Hospital of Alexandria after a brief illness.

Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Ann Flynn; his grandson, Jack Flynn; his parents, Daniel C. and Anna Thiels Flynn; two sisters, Betty Flynn and Evelyn Flynn McKenzie; and two brothers, Daniel Flynn Jr. and Gerald T. Flynn Sr.

Richard was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and lived his entire adult life in Alexandria. He dedicated his life to caring for his family. He was a devout Catholic. Richard loved to farm, fish and tend to his garden. He could be found watching football with his children and grandchildren every Saturday and Sunday during the fall. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Dennis M. Flynn, Sherri Flynn Brewer and Joseph D. Flynn; his siblings, Anna Flynn Ryland, Jean Flynn Searcy, Phillip Flynn (Billie), Billy Flynn (Katie), John R. Flynn Sr., Martin Flynn (Patti) and Dorothy Flynn Vanderlick (David); and his three grandchildren, Laura E. Brewer, Logan T. Flynn and Sara E. Flynn.

To send online notes of condolence to the Flynn Family, please visit www KramerFunerals.com.

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Agnes Jane Gadd

Agnes Jane Gadd, 81, a resident of Sulphur, La., passed from this life on July 17, 2020 in a local care facility.

She will be forever remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved traveling with her husband and traveled all over the world. She was an avid reader and loved doing word search, cross word puzzles, putting together puzzles and spending time with the family she so loved.

Agnes was preceded in death by her parents, Percy and Mary Warrington Dando.

Mrs. Gadd is survived by her husband of 61 years, Claude Lewis Gadd; three children, Donald Gadd and wife Badeia, Jane Griffin and husband Nelson, and Michael Gadd; grandchildren, Ethan Gadd and fiance’ Sue Benoit, Nick Gadd, Savannah Gadd and fiance’ Jesse Fontenot, Cheyenne Griffin and Sierra Griffin and fiance’ Darren Dupre; great-grandchild, Sophia Dupre; sister, Carol Griffin; brothers, Bob Dando, Don Dando and Terry Dando.

The family will receive friends on Friday, July 24, 2020, from 2 p.m. until time of service in the chapel of Lakeside Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 6 p.m. Mrs. Gadd’s cremation has been entrusted to Lakeside Funeral Home of Lake Charles.

In accordance with current guidelines, mask are required for entry into the funeral home and attendance will be limited.

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

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Helen Louise “Lou” Bellon Gaspard

Helen Louise “Lou” Bellon Gaspard, 88, of Lake Charles, died Saturday, July 18, in a local care facility. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, July 23, in Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park. In compliance with current COVID 19 order, we respectfully request gatherings be limited and all attendants wear face masks.

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Mildred Calvin Guidry

Mildred Calvin Guidry “Snook”, 86, was born Sept. 28, 1933, in Cheneyville, La., to the late Louis and Laura Alex Calvin. A native of Cheneyville, she was a resident of Lake Charles for most of her life, where she was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. She was a graduate of Peabody High School in Alexandria, La., and received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education from Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas. Mrs. Guidry was a retired educator and taught at several schools, namely, Mossville High School, Westwood Elementary School and Cherry Street Elementary School. She also was a CCD first grade teacher at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Mrs. Guidry was a member of several organizations; NAUW, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., Louisiana Retired Teachers, and National Women of Achievement, just to name a few.

She departed this life Monday, June 29, 2020, at 8:37 p.m. in Lake Charles. She leaves to cherish her memories, one daughter, Monica Guidry (Robert) Shelton Jr.; two grandchildren, Alexander Hayward Shelton and Blake Louis Shelton; niece, Terrie Lynn Booth; great-nephew, Brian Louis Booth; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Laura Calvin; sister, Leola Calvin; and brother, Louis Calvin. Her funeral will be 1 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2020, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Father Joby Mathew. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum.

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Janice “Sissy” Hyatt

Janice “Sissy” Hyatt, age 66, passed away at her residence in Singer, La., on July 20, 2020.

She is survived by her children, Jeffery Stampley and wife Heather and Tonia Stampley; grandchildren, Lazhia May and husband Mark, Marty Marcantel Jr., Scottlynn Marcantel, Tazman Stampley, Blaze Montagne, Destinee Stampley, Caedon Dyer and Kirsten Smith; along with four great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Senith Hyatt and Melba Powers; brothers, John Burch and wife Donna, Raymond “Bubby” Burch Jr. and wife Ina and Bryan Burch and wife Edna.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward W. Hyatt; son, Carl Lynn Stampley; and parents, Raymond Burch Sr. and Inez Burch.

The family received friends Tuesday, July 21, 2020, from 5 – 8 p.m. at Hargrove Pentecostal Church, 1079 Hwy 389 , DeQuincy, La., and the funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at 10 a.m. at Hargrove Pentecostal Church. Interment will follow at Oretta Cemetery, Singer, La.

Arrangements are being handled by Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home, 1810 West Fourth Street, DeQuincy, La.

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Brian Keith Keiser

Brian Keith Keiser, 55, of Baton Rouge, died Sunday, July 19, at home. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Monday, July 27, in Resthaven Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale.

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Linda Carolyn Kinney

CARLYSS — Linda Carolyn Kinney, 76, died Monday, July 20, 2020, in her daughter’s residence.

Carolyn was a native and lifelong resident of Carlyss and was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church. She enjoyed dancing and cheering on her grandkids at their rodeos. She spent her life supporting young cowboys and cowgirls through the sport of rodeo at her home in Choupique. She was an excellent cook and made the best gravy. Carolyn adored her grandchildren. She always had encouraging words to lift her family and friends, and always had something nice to say about everyone.

Survivors include her daughters, Shelly Mathews and husband Bart, and Kelly Izard and husband Dusty, all of Carlyss; her stepchildren, Cathy Kinney, Brenda Farr, Dena LeBlanc, Lee Kinney and wife Tressie, Mark Kinney and wife Elizabeth, all of Sulphur, Teresa Wood and husband Hal of Grand Lake, and Donna Gary and husband Mark of Holmwood; her sister, Shirley Price of Casitas Springs, Calif.; 17 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Lee Kinney.

Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 23, in St. Theresa Catholic Church. The Rev. Luke Krzanowski, M.S. will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery South in Carlyss, under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday with a rosary service at 6 p.m. in the funeral home. The family would like to give special thanks to her caregiver, Pam Hoffpauir.

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

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Tommy Luke LaBorde

Tommy Luke LaBorde, age 84, of Sulphur, La., passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Tommy was born Nov. 5, 1935, in Port Barre, La.

Tommy was a longtime resident of Sulphur, and retired after 33 years of service from LyondellBasell as a Shift Supervisor. He was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 3015. Tommy was a past coach of youth sports, an umpire of high school and college baseball, and an avid LSU and Saints Fan! Tommy also enjoyed duck hunting, carpentry and cabinetry.

He was preceded in death by his grandson, Jason Thomas Corbin; granddaughter, Lani Morgan LaBorde; parents, Henry and Amy Nell LaBorde; and a brother, Henry Ashton LaBorde.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 63 years, Rachael Lemoine LaBorde; four children, Drew LaBorde and wife Regina, Luke LaBorde, Tommie Gayle Townsley and husband Rex, and Jude LaBorde and wife Nicole; a brother, Burton James LaBorde; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2020, with a rosary held at 7 p.m. at Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will resume at 11 a.m. on Friday at St. Peter Catholic Church Hall in Bordelonville, La.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 24, 2020, in St. Peter Catholic Church in Bordelonville, La. The Rev. Shouraiah Ramji will officiate. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery Mausoleum.

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

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Raymond Joseph Orgeron Sr.

Raymond Joseph Orgeron Sr., 83, of Glenmora, died Monday, July 20. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, July 23, at Glenmora United Pentecostal Church. Interment will be in Turkey Creek Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale.

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Fred Zigler Oustalet

1/12/1963 – 7/17/2020

Fred was exceptional, in more ways than one. Born Jan. 12, 1963, he was the tenth child of the late A.J.M. “Bubba” Oustalet Jr. and Lena Mae Oustalet of Jennings, La. His radiant spirit and supportive family offset his disabilities. Fred made it clear from the beginning: he would not live his life on the sidelines.

With his smile, Fred never met a stranger. He loved the simpler things in life: hunting, family gatherings, and fishing. He survived dozens of hurricanes and decades of Saints’ losses. Fred never missed a Catholic mass or Christmas bingo at the VA Home.

Fred attended Chinchuba School for the Deaf and Louisiana School for the Deaf. He then followed his heart into the family business at Bubba Oustalet Automotive Family. For more than 40 years, he wore many hats at the dealerships as quality control officer, test drive companion, and his favorite roles: customer relations and Honorary CEO.

Fred’s extraordinary life spanned states and communities. He left his mark on every city he called home, including Lake Arthur, La., Pass Christian, Miss., and his beloved hometown of Jennings, La. Fred loved the Jennings Bulldogs and was always ready to attend Jennings Quarterback Club meetings. Like his namesake, Fred Zigler, his legacy and love for Jennings will live on.

Fred’s biggest passion was for the LSU Fighting Tigers. No game went unwatched or article unread. From his shirt to his socks, there were only two colors for him: purple and gold. Fred’s legendary hoot-n-holler roar could be heard for miles when his beloved Tigers scored a touchdown. He truly loved purple and lived gold.

As he went home to his parents in Heaven, we know that Fred was welcomed with a rousing rendition of the LSU Fight Song, which for the first time in his life, didn’t fall on deaf ears.

Fred is survived by his nine brothers and sisters, A.J.M. “Butch” Oustalet III (Andi), Ricky C. Oustalet (Kathy), Connie O. Byrne, Ronnie R. Oustalet (Andra), Jimmy B. Oustalet (Michelle), Lance R. Oustalet, Roxanne O. Oustalet (Jules), Michelle O. Lyons (Jimmy), Joel P. Oustalet (Lisa); 27 nieces and nephews, and more than 36 great-nieces and nephews.

A private family Mass of Christian Burial was held on July 21, 2020, at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, followed by burial at Greenwood Cemetery in Jennings.

Fred was carried to his final resting place by his six brothers and two brothers-in-law, Jules A. Lagarde and Jimmy F. Lyons. The family wishes to thank Honorary Pallbearer Kirt Simon, who took special care of Fred for many years.

Our family wishes to thank everyone for their outpourings of prayer and for showing us the unconditional love that Fred shared on a daily basis. In lieu of flowers, if you choose, the family asks that you make a donation to the charity of your choice in his honor.

Please wear a mask for Fred.

To extend online condolences, please visit our website at www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.

Lucy Nell Perkins

Lucy Nell Perkins, 80, of Oakdale, died Sunday, July 19. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Oakdale First United Pentecostal Church. Interment will be in Cryer Cemetery, Oakdale, under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale.

Monica Kay Russell

Monica Kay Russell, 71, of Sulphur, died Sunday, July 19. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, July 23, at Rush Funeral Home, Pine Prairie. Interment will be in Turkey Creek Cemetery.

Gustavia Marie Simmons

Gustavia Marie Simmons, 73, of DeRidder, died Saturday, July 18. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, July 23, at Chaddick Funeral Home.