Georganne Aldridge 
Andrus

Gladys Brister

Hilda Stephens Broussard

Gertrude Royer Bellard Cummings

Mary Theresa Herr

Winnie Belle Quibodeaux McCall

Ruth Aimee Martin 
Ottenweller

William E. Reasoner Jr.

Paul Lane Reeves

Lee Comeaux Stine

Willis James Touchet

Mary Helen Pyle Whiteard

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Georganne Aldridge 
Andrus

Georganne Aldridge Andrus, 75, of Leesville, died Tuesday, May 26. Celebration of Life will be 11 a.m. today, May 30, in White Oaks Funeral Home, Oakdale. Committal service will be in Oakdale Cemetery.

Gladys Brister

Gladys Brister, 86, of Pitkin, died Thursday, May 28. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. today, May 30, at Rush Chapel, Oakdale. Interment will be in Marlow Cemetery.

Hilda Stephens Broussard

Hilda Stephens Broussard, 90, of Ragley, died Thursday, May 28. Funeral service will be 12:30 p.m. Monday, June 1, at Woodlands Church, Longville, under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Interment will be in Lafayette Memorial Park. Visitation Monday will be from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in the church.

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Gertrude Royer 
Bellard Cummings

IOWA — Gertrude Royer Bellard Cummings, born Feb. 17, 1931, daughter of the late Clophas and Amy Cormier Royer, passed away in her residence surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at the age of 89.

Gertrude was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She was a graduate of Rayne High School and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in LeBleu. She enjoyed spending time with family and always looked forward to the next family cookout. She loved putting together puzzles and playing “Words with Friends” with her children and grandchildren. She could be found daily sitting in the sun keeping watch of her grandson’s cows. She valued family time above all. Moments with her children and grandchildren were so special to her.

Gertrude is survived by her children, Gary Bellard and wife Debbie, Fanny Long and husband Clayton, Jo Walsh and husband Gerry, Jackie Bennett (Ernest Swire), Debbie Russ and husband Dan, Michelle Johnson and husband Charles; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, David Bellard and Gus Cummings; brothers, Gervis Royer and Gerdis Leger.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held Monday, June 1, 2020, at St. Raphael Catholic Church at 10 a.m. The Rev. Dismas Mauk, Celebrant. Burial will follow at Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa. Visitation is Sunday in Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. and will resume Monday in the funeral home from 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.

Words of comfort may be shared at www.johnsonandbrownfuneralhome.com or Facebook: Johnson & Brown Funeral Home.

Mary Theresa Herr

Mary Theresa Herr, 91, died Thursday, May 28. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, June 1, at St. Margaret Catholic Church. Visitation will be 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday at Johnson Funeral Home with a rosary being held at 6 p.m. Burial will take place following the service at Consolata Cemetery.

Winnie Belle 
Quibodeaux McCall

Winnie Belle Quibodeaux McCall, 92, was called to her heavenly home on May 28, 2020. Winnie Belle was born on Dec. 6, 1928, in Crowley, La., to Amelia and Forole Quibodeaux. She lived most of her life in Sulphur, La.

She is survived by one son, Ron McCall and wife Betty of Lake Charles; and one daughter, Shelia Rather of Sulphur; three grandchildren, Ron McCall of Austin, Texas, Dax McCall of Lake Charles, and Krystal Howard and husband Phillip of Cincinnati, Ohio; and two great-grandchildren, Keelan and Meredith McCall of Lake Charles.

She was preceded in death by her parents; five sisters; two brothers; her son-in-law, Doug Rather of Sulphur; and the lover of her life, Dorsey (Bull) McCall, her husband of 52 years.

Due to the circumstances of her passing, a private graveside service will be held for the immediate family.

We want to say “Thank You” to all those who took cared of her during these difficult times. God bless you all.

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

Ruth Aimee 
Martin Ottenweller

Ruth Aimee Martin Ottenweller, 91, of Lake Charles, died Thursday, May 28, at home. A Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, at Cathedral of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Private Interment service will be at Consolata Cemetery. Visitation Monday will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a rosary beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the funeral home.

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William E. Reasoner Jr.

William E. Reasoner Jr., nine hours before his 95th birthday, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at the Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jennings, La.

He was born on May 28, 1925, in Orangefield, Texas. He was a life-long resident of Hackberry graduating from Hackberry High School. Following graduation, he joined the U. S. Navy and proudly served his country from 1942-1945 during World War II as an Aviation Machinist Mate Second Class. After an honorable discharge, he was employed by Olin Corporation and retired after 45 years as a plant operator.

As a young boy, he sold and delivered the Lake Charles American Press newspaper in Hackberry on his bicycle. At that time the American Press added subscriptions and distribution of the New Orleans Tribune by their paper carriers. The American Press instituted a contest among their area carriers. He was one of four boys in the area who added the most new subscribers (he obtained 125) for the Tribune. The boys were awarded a free trip to the 1939 World’s Fair in New York. An American Press executive and his wife drove them to the World’s Fair in an American Press automobile.

Through the years he enjoyed fishing, hunting and most of all, playing cards and dominoes.

He served on the West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital Board for ten years. He was a member of the first Hackberry Recreation Board, serving many years as Secretary-Treasurer. He was also a charter officer of the Hackberry Lions Club. He was of the Baptist faith.

Bill is survived by his wife of 73 years, Janell Prevost Reasoner; two daughters, Marlene (Molly) Richard and husband Roger of Hackberry; Gwendolyn Reasoner-Van Zile and husband Patrick of Hackberry; three grandchildren, William Aucoin and wife Regina of Hackberry; Marlon Holland and wife Sarah of Austin, Texas and Melissa Holland of Dickinson, Texas; one sister, Shirley Broussard and husband Willie of Sulphur, La; five great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren, and many cherished nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two children, Kenneth Reasoner and Darlene (Dolly) Reasoner Vincent; his parents, William and Ana Reasoner; his siblings, Alice Reasoner Smith, Lee Roy Reasoner and Robert Reasoner.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2020, at 1 p.m. at Johnson and Robison Funeral Home in Sulphur with Rev. Bradley Swire and Rev. Tim Harris officiating. Burial will be at the New Hackberry Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral homefrom 10 a.m. to the time of the service.

Pallbearers will be William Aucoin, Kevin Broussard, Aubrey Johnson, Edgar Lee Johnson, Julius (Butch) Johnson, Gerald Landry, Austin Moore and Patrick Van Zile.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home for the excellent and compassionate care given to Mr. Reasoner for the past two years.

Words of comfort and memories may be shared with the family at www.robisonfuneralhome.com.

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Paul Lane Reeves

Paul Lane Reeves, a resident of Singer, La., passed away May 29, 2020, at the age of 39. He loved music and playing his guitar. Most of all he loved being around his children and his family.

He is survived by his wife, Katherine Fast Reeves; his sons, Colton, Carter and Chord; and daughters, Denver and Drew; his parents, Wayne Reeves and Sasha Reeves; brothers, Dwayne “Tink” Reeves and wife Kellye and Greg Reeves and wife Kili. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lloyd “Snubbie” Reeves and Frances Ladell Reeves; and his maternal grandparents, Richard Gandy and Maurice Gandy.

The family will receive friends 5 – 8 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home, 1810 West Fourth St., DeQuincy, La. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home with interment to follow at Reeves Gardens, Gillis, La.

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

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Lee Comeaux Stine

Lee Comeaux Stine, of Sulphur, died Wednesday May 27, in Lake Charles. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. today, May 30, at Hixson Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery.

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Willis James Touchet

JENNINGS — The family and friends of Willis Touchet are mourning the loss of their loved one who was called from this life on May 28, 2020. Willis was born in Jennings, La., to James Dozia Touchet and Azema Allemand Touchet on Sept. 8, 1943. He enjoyed working on motors and was a member of the singles social club. Willis was an avid outdoorsman, especially when he was fishing and hunting. He loved spending quality time visiting with friends and family. Willis also loved dancing, which he was extremely enthusiastic about. He had an overall true love for life and lived it fully. Willis will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Willis is survived by his son, Patrick Touchet of Lake Charles, La.; daughters, Suzanna (Steven) Cox of Houma, La., and Jennifer Touchet of Jennings, La.; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; companion, Barbara Abshire of Sulphur, La.; brother, Don (Betty) Touchet of Hathaway, La.; sister, Margia (Lester) Barrilleaux of Andrus Cove, La.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Willis was preceded in death by his parents, James D. Touchet and Azema A. Touchet; brothers, Harold Broussard, Eddie Dean Touchet and Francis Adam Touchet; wife of 25 years, and the mother of his children, Mildred Trahan Touchet; and his long-time companion, Daisy Mae Billiot.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Willis James Touchet, 76, will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, in Jennings, La., on Monday, June 1, 2020, at 10 a.m. with Father Susil Fernando officiating. Visitation will be held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home on Sunday, May 31, 2020, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a Rosary recited at 6 p.m. by the Catholic Daughters. Visitation will resume on Monday, June 1, from 8 a.m. until the time of his Funeral Mass. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery following his Mass.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.

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Mary Helen Pyle Whiteard

Mary Helen Pyle Whiteard, 88 of Westlake, La., was called home on Thursday, May 28, 2020.

Mary was one of three children born to Everett and Frankie Pyle on Nov. 10, 1931. She was a dutiful mother, teacher, grandmother, so read her poem below for more.

Mary Helen Pyle graduated class of ‘49 from Shreveport’s Fair Park High;

Student at Northwestern State ‘til in ‘52 she said, “Goodbye”;

With a B.A. degree, to Westlake High she came

To begin a teaching career and through marriage to change her name.

Miss Pyle became Mrs. Whiteard when she married “Dub”.

Together they built a home in Westlake which became a hub

For teacher friends to gather and share “Education” talk,

To dream and set goals for students they taught.

Mary Helen and Dub had their own Children–four–

Greg, Janet, Billy and Donna–All proud of the family name they wore.

Mary Helen’s career spanned forty years;

She shared laughter with students and fellow teachers, and there were sometimes tears.

She taught fifth grade and first, third, fourth, and sixth;

And there’s just no telling the pots of coffee she fixed

When she worked nights and weekends earning two graduate degrees;

For studying and writing papers were really no breeze,

Because this teacher, wife, and mother still had lesson plans and chores;

But one thing’s for sure–life was certainly no bore!

In ‘63 she earned a Master’s; Education Specialist in ‘73.

Mary Helen’s tenacious and doing spirit just willed it to be.

In the year ‘79 Mary Helen entered a new role–

As elementary consultant, she gave body and soul

To the teachers she served so their students could learn.

Each achieving success was the goal for which she yearned.

Mary Helen, you’ve had a full career giving of yourself as an educator;

And now that retirement’s beckoned, to other fulfilling desires you can cater.

You’ll have more time to spend with family and friends,

Reading, cooking, spoiling grandchildren, just giving in to whims;

You’ll have more time to devote to church, community and travel,

Any maybe try something new–just to have fun and dabble.

Mary Helen Whiteard, your friends with you the best!

Enjoy your retirement. Live life with Zest.

She was welcomed into Heaven by her husband, William John Whiteard Jr.; parents; and a brother, Everett “Waymond” Pyle.

Those left to cherish her zest of life are her children, Greg (Pam) Whiteard, Janet W. Mhire, Billy Whiteard and Donna (Clint) Hudson; grandchildren, Robert William Mhire, Alicia Mhire, Danica Mhire, Callie Mhire, Miranda Whiteard, Blake Whiteard; great-grandchildren, Luke, Ella, Emma, Kase, Averie, Audrina, Mason; a sister, Evelyn Adams of Shreveport, La.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will welcome friends at Hixson of Westlake on Saturday, May 30, 2020, beginning at 9:30 a.m. until time of service. Funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. led by Pastor Jason Johnson with virtual services also offered. Virtual service may be viewed at www.facebook.com/HixsonWestlake, we also invite you to sign her digital register book, leave a fond memory or sentiment of condolences on our website www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com. She will be laid to rest at Highland Memorial Gardens

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