Margaret Marie Bertrand

Olton Billedeaux

Sandra Dumatrait Dugan

Lana Marie Dinger Eakin

Thomas Autry LeMaire

Edward McWhorter

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Margaret Marie Bertrand

Margaret Marie Bertrand, 67, of Iowa, died Oct. 10, at Harbor Hospice surrounded by her loved ones. Cremation has been entrusted to Simple Traditions by Johnson Funeral Home.

Olton Billedeaux

SULPHUR — Olton Billedeaux, 94, died Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in his residence.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Sulphur. Olton was a World War II and Korean War U.S. Army veteran. He was of the Catholic faith. He enjoyed taking care of his dog, “Duke” and spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Patsy Billedeaux of Sulphur; his son, Jeff Billedeaux and wife Elaine; his niece, Carolyn Matney and husband James of Lake Charles; six grandchildren, Jared Billedeaux, Dustin Billedeaux, Greg Billedeaux Jr., Stoney Billedeaux, Tanya Billedeaux White and Tracey Harrington; twelve great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two sons, Greg Billedeaux and Keith Billedeaux; his siblings, Mary LeBlanc, Violet LeBrun, Pete Billedeaux and Adolus Billedeaux; and two granddaughters, Summer Billedeaux Trahan, and Marley Billedeaux.

A Celebration of Olton’s Life will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home, led by Jody Barrilleaux, Celebrant. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Sunday with a rosary service at 6 p.m. and from 8:30 a.m. until the time of service Monday in the funeral home.

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

Sandra Dumatrait Dugan

Sandra Dumatrait Dugan, 77, of Lake Charles, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in a local hospital. Sandra loved life and all of those around her. Her grandchildren where the love of her life and she enjoyed their companionship. Nonnie, as she was known by them, never had a dull moment and was famous for “Telling it like it is”. The life of the party, she never met a stranger and they never forgot her name.

Sandy was born on March 6, 1942, in Lake Charles, where she resided all of her life. She was a graduate of St. Charles Academy and also of Sowela Technical Institute with a nursing degree. Sandy was a private duty LPN.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Henry Mayes of Walker, La.; two sons, Dohn LaBiche (Angie) of Beaumont, and Scott LaBiche (Janet) of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren, Drew LaBiche (Emily), Wesley LaBiche (Anne Marie) and Emily LaBiche.

She was preceded in death by husbands, Frank Dugan and Donald LaBiche; a son, Dalton Landry; granddaughter, Ashley LaBiche; her parents, Thelma and Henry Dumatrait; and sister, Charlotte Sibley.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Nathan Long will officiate. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will begin on Sunday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a rosary being recited at 6 p.m. Visitation will resume on Monday from 8 a.m. until leaving for the church at 9:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 3939 Lake St., Lake Charles, LA 70605 or Family Services of Southeast Texas, 3550 Fannin St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

Words of comfort may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhome.net.

Lana Marie Dinger Eakin

Lana Marie Dinger Eakin, 69, of Grand Lake, died Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, at her residence. She was born to her parents, Henry and Joyce Dinger on Nov. 25, 1949, in Morgan City, La. She enjoyed jewelry making, gardening, spending time with her grandchildren, playing Pokeno with her girlfriends and singing Karaoke.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, William “Tommy” Eakin; her mother, Joyce Dinger of Lake Charles; one son, Billy Jay Eakin and wife SarahJane of Carlyss; two daughters, Daphne Marti and husband Brent of Lake Charles, Jillian McBride and husband Jason of Westlake; two brothers, Henry “J-Boy” Dinger Jr. and wife Sherry of Lake Charles, Eric Dinger and wife Claudette of Grand Lake; along with nine grandchildren, Andrew and Lauren Eakin, Lyndi, Landon and Lane Marti, Emily, Hannah, Olivia and Kate Marie McBride.

Lana was preceded in death by father, Henry Joseph Dinger Sr.

Service will be held at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles on Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, at 2 p.m. with Bro. Monty Jones officiating. Visitation will be at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visitation will resume at the funeral home on Monday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ethel Precht Foundation or the charity of your choice.

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

Thomas Autry LeMaire

Thomas Autry LeMaire, 81, of Grand Lake, died Wednesday, Oct. 16, at home. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. at LeMaire Cemetery, Kaplan, under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.

Edward “Ted” McWhorter

Aug 23, 1938 – Oct 17, 2019

EUNICE — It is with heavy hearts that the family of Edward “Ted” McWhorter announces his passing on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, at Courtyard Manor in Lafayette at the age of 81. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice with Canon John Bedingfield, officiating.

Edward, known as Ted by all who knew and loved him, was a true outdoorsman who enjoyed fly fishing and hunting. He was a Colorado transplant but his heart was always in Louisiana. Ted was a 1960 graduate of Belloit College in Wisconsin where he received a Bachelor of Biochemistry. His early careers were in medical and pharmaceutical sales and then he entered the oilfield industry as a chemist for various companies throughout the south. In 1986, he joined his wife, Deanie in the healthcare business, founding Evangeline Home Health until his retirement. In 2015, he and Deanie were inducted into the Home Care Association of Louisiana Hall of Honor. With Ted’s biochemistry education and understanding of business along with Deanie’s clinical expertise, they illustrated the family theme that has resonated across the early decades of home health in Louisiana and guided Evangeline Home Health. Ted was also a critical member in the formation of HomeSight®, a national paradigm for assisting the visually impaired with Occupational Therapy at home which has been included in many profounding studies, publications, and presentations.

Ted was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be missed by his wife of 53 years, Deanie McWhorter of Lafayette; son, Dennis McWhorter of Lafayette; daughters, Lisi Coleman and husband Bryan of Lake Charles, Margaret DeStout and husband Paul of Lake Charles, and Maddie Miller and husband Lucas of Eunice; 11 granddaughters; and six grandsons; six great-grandsons; and one great-granddaughter; as well as extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cedric and Genevieve Blincoe McWhorter; and sister, JoAnn “Jody” Tiffany.

At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice on Monday, Oct. 21, from 8 a.m. until time of services.

Family and friends may view this obituary and sign the guestbook at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com.

Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Eunice, 1301 West Laurel Ave, (337) 457.3371 is in charge of arrangements.