Coach Jack Walton Andre

Gloria Bertrand

Jerry Boudreaux

Albert J. Crain

Randall James Credeur Sr.

Josie Bruno Goff

Terry M. John

Emma Laura LeDoux

Ashton Logan

James Bennett Nichols

Donna I. Pickell

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Coach Jack Walton Andre

Coach Jack Walton Andre, 79, of DeRidder, died Tuesday, April 20. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, April 25, at Myers Colonial Funeral Home, DeRidder.

Gloria Bertrand

Gloria Nell Materne Bertrand, 92, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021. She was born on October 20, 1928 to the late Murphy and Dorice Bushnell Materne. Nell attended school in Lake Charles, graduating from Marion High School as Valedictorian in May 1948. On September 1, 1950, Nell married William Shirley Bertrand. They had six children.

Nell loved the Lord, and she loved her family. She showed her love by all the wonderful meals she prepared. Her church, Pine Grove Baptist of DeQuincy, was an important part of her life. She enjoyed the ladies in her Sunday school class, and the senior group, the “Elderberries.”

She is survived by her children, Mark Bertrand (Sally), Trudy Hancock (Ray), Donna Spence, Randy Bertrand (Joy), and Nate Bertrand (Lydia). Also, her brother, Donald Dean Materne, and her sister, Margaret Weber (Bob). She also leaves to cherish her memory, a legacy of eighteen grandchildren, and twenty-five great grandchildren.

Preceding her in death are, her parents; her brothers, Buster and Floyd Materne; her sisters, Marie Shively, and Lee Smith; also, her son, Timothy Arnold Bertrand, and her grandson, Mack David Hancock.

Visitation will be in the Johnson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff chapel on Friday, April 23, 2021 from 8:30 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow in McFatter Cemetery in DeQuincy, LA under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.

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

Jerry Boudreaux

Jerry Boudreaux passed away on April 18, 2020 in a local care facility. The family did not have a funeral Mass at that time due to then-current restrictions related to COVID-19.

A memorial Mass will be held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Lake Charles at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 24, 2021, with Msgr. Harry Greig presiding. Bishop Sam Jacobs will be present, and Rev. Bill Gearheard will serve as concelebrant.

Jerry’s family has established the James J. Boudreaux Endowed Scholarship to provide ongoing scholarships for Calcasieu Parish students attending the College of Pharmacy at University of Louisiana Monroe. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made at https://webservices.ulm.edu/give/ or to the ULM Foundation, 700 University Ave, Monroe, LA 71209, and referencing the James J. Boudreaux Scholarship.

Albert J. Crain

Albert John Crain, 58, of Lake Charles, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 in a Houston Care Facility. A gathering of friends in honor and remembrance will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at University Baptist Church under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.

Randall James Credeur Sr.

Randall James Credeur Sr., 62, passed away April 18, 2021 surrounded by his family.

He was born in Lake Charles on April 27, 1958 and resided in Reeves. He worked as a Radiology Tech for Christus St. Patrick Hospital. He graduated from Barbe High School in 1976 and San Jacinto College in 1991. He was an Alderman for the Village of Reeves and loved riding his Harley Davidson.

He is survived by his wife, Susan Credeur of Reeves; son, Randall James Credeur, Jr of Lake Charles; daughter, Alexandria Credeur of Lake Charles; father, Whitney Credeur of Woodward, OK; mother, Betty Credeur of Lake Charles; brothers, Barry Credeur of Pasadena, TX; Michael Credeur of Houston, TX; sisters, Brenda Moyer of Fenton, LA and Julie Johnson of Pasadena, TX.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Mitchell Credeur.

Visitation will be Thursday, April 22, 2021 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm and resumes Friday at 9:00am at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Funeral Services will be Friday at 11:00am. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com

Josie Bruno Goff

Josie Bruno Goff, 86, of Lake Charles, died Sunday, April 18. A Celebration of Life will be 1 p.m. today, April 22, at Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be at Highland Memorial Gardens.

Terry M. John

Terry M. John, 39, of Kinder, died April 19. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. today, April 22, at Reed Funeral Home of Kinder. Burial will be at St. Luke’s Cemetery.

Emma Laura LeDoux

Emma Laura LeDoux, 82, passed away at her residence on April 21, 2021.

Emma was born on July 21, 1938, in Crowley, La., to Mayo and Carrie Morgan.

She loved spending time on the beach and flower gardening. She also enjoyed decorating for the Christmas Season, listening to all kinds of music, collecting Elvis memorabilia, traveling, shopping, and watching wrestling. She will be remembered as a loving and nurturing mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Those left to cherish her memory include her five children, James LeDoux (Nancy) of Lake Charles, La., Tammy Landry (Lovell) of Waggaman, Bridgette LeDoux of Church Point, La., Robert LeDoux (Amber) of Belle Chase, La., Reva “Lynne” Pourciau (Johnathan) of Roseland, La., and Shaney LeDoux of Boron, Ca.; as well as 25 grandchildren; and 26 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Michael LeDoux and Joseph LeDoux; her parents; brothers, Dallas Morgan and John Morgan; and sister, Deanna Mier.

Her funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on April 23, 2021 at the Vineyard in Lake Charles under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Rev. George Rodriguez will officiate. Visitation will be held at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Cremation will follow the service and has been entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home.

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

Ashton Logan

Jessie Ashton Logan, 84, of Sulphur passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021.

Ashton was born in South Carolina, and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was an owner/operator and retired after 40 years of driving 18 wheelers. Ashton was outgoing and never met a stranger; he thoroughly enjoyed his “retirement” job in customer service and loved his Kroger family. He lived life to the fullest, loved being the center of attention, and jumped at the chance to be included in photos. Ashton will be remembered for his contagious smile and laugh; but most of all, the great love he shared with his family.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 57 years, Alice Logan; four children, Michael Logan of Monroe, LA; Christy Tate (Tommy) of Scott, LA; Tonya Sonnier (Jessie) of Orange, TX; Jessica Badon (Richard) of Sulphur; grandchildren, Michael Logan, Jr., Anicia Logan, Brittney Logan, Justin Billiot (Jessica); Heather Billiot (Josh Daigle), Garett Billiot (Laken), Ashton Boudreaux (Maggie), Tabitha Harrington, Kevin Harrington, Blake Badon (Santana), Cade Badon, Logan Badon, Khloe’ Badon, and Jax Badon; great grandchildren, Eva, Cameron, Gavin, Hailey, Aubrey, Parker, Khourey, Elodie, Olivia, Marley, Amelia, Ridge, Karter, Tinsley and Genevieve; and his sister, Betty Bishop.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Blackwell, and Carolyn Winck; and his lifelong friend and “brother at heart”, Cecil Browder, Sr.

Ashton’s life will be celebrated at 10 am, Saturday, April 24, 2021 in Johnson and Robison Funeral Home. Cecil Browder, Jr. will officiate. Burial will follow at Mimosa Pines Cemetery South of Carlyss. Visitation will be 5 – 8pm, Friday in the funeral home and resume 8 am – 10 am. Words of comfort and memories may be shared with the family at www.johnsonfuneralhome.com.

James Bennett Nichols

Oct. 25, 1948 – April 18, 2021

James Bennett Nichols was born to Raymond C.R. Nichols and Margaret Elizabeth Bennett Nichols on October 25, 1948 in Texarkana, TX.

Jim married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Mary “Kay” Hardin Nichols, in December 1967. He got serious and graduated top of his class at Memphis State University with a BA in Accounting. He went to work for Arthur Andersen in Houston, TX. Finally relocating to Lake Charles, LA in 1972 with sons born to him and his lifelong partner in each of the cities. He worked for a large CPA firm in downtown Lake Charles before leaving for private practice doing taxes and financial advising at the Pathology Laboratory and later at The Eye Clinic until his retirement in 2019.

His first job was a paper route at 10 years old —- 60 years of paid employment. His work and life dovetailed in that he exemplified the values of honesty, integrity, confidentiality, independence, diligence and frugality (as a basis of building relationships and wealth) which he spread to his children and others who crossed his path, though he was not one to suffer fools.

He was a boomer. He went from Mother Earth News to Popular Science, National Geographic to Conde’ Nast, talk radio to CSPAN and from a Volkswagen Beetle to a Nissan station wagon, to a Pontiac, to a Chevy Van to a Toyota Prius. He spent a weekend solving the Rubik’s cube with his brother; he was among the first to own a PC in Lake Charles, he and his 3 sons logged many hours playing the text-based adventure game Zork. He was an avid stargazer and made sure that the grandkids all had star charts; he also enjoyed birdwatching. His shirts had to have a chest pocket and his jeans always carried the same pocketknife. Billiards was his top sport, whatever the kids were playing was his second, scuba diving and sailing were all a part of his life as well.

He was a regular handyman, could fix anything, and the only one that could find anything in his workshop. He was a dedicated videographer of holidays, important life moments, and traveling. Travel arrangements made by Kay was his most consistent pastime; they took the kids all over the USA on summer vacations and once the kids were out of the house, they followed their youngest to Greece, Japan, and China. By the end they had visited dozens of countries spanning all seven continents and he managed to keep his pocketknife (though he had to mail it home once from airport security). The last few decades of his life his oldest son introduced him to the world of craft beer and gulf coast music festivals. He and Kay planned summer vacations including the whole family and some taggers along every summer and enjoyed celebrating holidays together as often as possible. His plans for travel were cut short as ALS began to ravage his body and led to complication after complication which ended his journey on April 18, 2021. He outlived all his pets.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Kay Hardin Nichols of fifty-three years; their three sons, Dr. Christopher Nichols and wife Monique of Lake Charles, LA, John Nichols and wife Jennifer of Ft. Worth, TX, and Dr. Brian Nichols and wife Jame Hui of Calgary, Canada; two brothers, Ray Allen Nichols and wife LaDonna, Robert William Nichols and wife Mina of Little Rock, AR; cousin, Charles Gale Gardner of Atlanta, TX; nephews, Mike Nichols and wife Laurie of Memphis, TN and Thomas Nichols and wife Abbie of Little Rock, AR; sisters-in-law, Carolyn Meredith, Charlotte McClory and husband Fred of Texarkana, AR and Barbara Ramey and husband Robert of Baton Rouge, LA; along with numerous other nieces and nephews; and the treasures of his life, his seven grandchildren, Tyler, Isabella, Adelaide, Ruby, Nola, Charles and William Nichols.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; and his nephew, David Anthony Nichols.

His funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at St. Margaret Catholic Church. Monsignor Harry Greig will officiate. Cremation was entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home. A gathering of family member and friends will be at the church from 10:00 AM until the start of the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the UF Foundation, 1938 W. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32603 and please reference James Nichols, F017933.

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

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Donna I. Pickell

Donna Joyce Istre Pickell passed away April 19, 2021 in a local hospital.

Donna was born July 3, 1959 in Lake Charles, LA to Alvin Leon and Helen Marie Henry Istre. She will be remembered as a generous, caring mother and wife who loved cooking and taking care of her family and friends.

Those left to cherish her memory are, her husband of 44 years, Eugene “Pat” Patrick Pickell of Sulphur, LA; her children, Brian Pickell (Cochetta) of Henderson, TN, Bruce Pickell of Sulphur, LA, Britney Sawyer (Chris) of South Bend, IN, Patricia Istre of DeRidder, LA, Sara O’Banion (William) of Leesville, LA, Jaqueline Alberado of Lake Charles, and Amber Bordelon (Michael) of Lake Charles, LA; her grandchildren, Austin Keith, Tessa, Avah, Brian, Alexander, Hannah, Stephanie, James, Ethan, Austin Blake, Dallas, Aaron, Andre, Levi, Dillon, Jayden, Laikyn; and 10 fur-grandbabies. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Cremation was entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles.

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