Donnal Wayne Askew Sr.

Sue Jones

Dr. Robert Cleveland 
Looney Jr.

Justin Thomas Newton

Kenneth Lynn Reeves Sr.

Anita Noel Taylor

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Donnal Wayne Askew Sr.

Donnal Wayne Askew Sr., 56, of DeQuincy, died Saturday, March 21, at home. A private Celebration of life will be today, March 26, at Hixson-Snider Funeral Home in DeQuincy. Burial will be at Miller Annex Cemetery in Starks.

Sue Jones

Sue Jones was born in Welsh, La., in 1925 to Lloyd and Katherine Johnson. In high-school, under the coaching of her father, Lloyd Johnson, she was a three-time Louisiana state tennis champ, claiming first place in three categories- singles, doubles, and mixed doubles- all in the same year.

She had three professions in her lifetime. First, during World War II, soon after she became 18, she worked as a riveter on the wing-section for B24 bombers at Ford Motor Co. plant near Detroit, Mich., donning work clothes like Rosie the Riveter pictures. She worked 9 hours a day, 6 days a week and was proud of her contribution to the war effort.

After being in Michigan for less than a year, jobs became available at the petrochemical plants back home. She got a job in Lake Charles at Cities Service at the chemical lab testing viscosities- her second profession. She called herself the “viscosity queen.” She met her husband through a friend in the lab who arranged a crabbing outing for the two to meet.

Her third and longest profession (27 years) was a teacher. She taught second grade for many years at Central, Hamilton Elementary, and Fairview Elementary- all in Lake Charles. She was much beloved by her students.

She was also an excellent cook as well as a good seamstress-sewing dresses for both young daughters. She always had a real love of gardening with a small garden on the side of the family’s first house and then more expansive gardens with more variety at the second home.

Her role in later life evolved in that of care-giver in providing care for her mother-in-law, her mother, father and husband- all that spanning a 20+ year period.

She was very generous, supporting many causes. After retirement, she gave generously of her time by volunteering at Memorial Hospital as a Pink Lady.

The family is grateful to the staff at Villa Maria and Brookdale for their care ad attention to her in her later years of dementia.

Love of family marked her essence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert F. Jones; father, Lloyd Johnson; mother, Katherine Johnson; sister Virginia Holiday; and brother, Lloyd Johnson Jr.

Those left to cherish her memories of her include daughters, Karen Boudier, Cheryl LeBlanc and husband Dr. Richard LeBlanc; grandchildren, Lisa Hindmon and husband Josh Hindmon, Cindy Chava and husband Dr. Pavan Chava and Richard LeBlanc Jr. PhD and wife Lindsay.

Helen will be laid to rest at Prien Memorial Gardens. We invite to sign the digital register book, share favorite memories or sentiments of condolences at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.

Dr. Robert 
Cleveland Looney Jr.

Dr. Robert Cleveland Looney died on March 25, 2020, after a brief battle with renal cancer.

He was a beloved Family Practice physician and also practiced Occupational Medicine. He was the first physician in the area to be MRO (Medical Review Officer) certified by the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. He loved his patients, was friends with many of them and prayed for them. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing bridge.

He is survived by 5 children, Bobby and Janet from Mississippi, Linda from Norway, Ben from California, and Emma from Baton Rouge. He is also survived by his wife and best friend of 33 years, Veronica (Ronnie); and canine companions, Julie and Gabriel.

A private inurnment service will be held at Sardis Cemetery in Converse, La., at a later date.

Special thanks go to the staff of 4 Tower at LCMH and Drs Bryan Barootes, Tiffany Dufrene of LSU Family Medicine, Ahad Lodhi of The Kidney Clinic, Stacey McBroom of Urology Clinic and especially Dr Mohammed Sarwar and his family. The family is deeply grateful for the staff at Harbor Hospice: Lorraine, Freddie, Stacy, Kari, Jessica and Lindsey.

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

Justin Thomas Newton

Nov. 16, 1982 – March 23, 2020

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing from this world of our dear brother. Justin was a lover of motorcycles from the time he could walk. Riding was his passion, his community, and his way of life. He cherished his time on the highways and byways, making new friends who became family. He was a loving father, a friend to all, and a genuinely kind person. He was always ready to help someone out; willing to fix your car, mow your grass, paint your house, or even give you the shirt off his back.

He attended LaGrange Senior High and Sowela Technical Community College. Over the years he worked in a few different fields, but his fascination with cars, motors, and engines always brought him back to the automotive industry. He loved riding and building custom trucks.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory 3 beautiful daughters, Michelle, Madeline and Amelia Newton. He also leaves behind his parents, David Newton, Rhonda Benoit (Glenn); two siblings, Dean Newton (Sarah), Laura Hiatt (James); five nephews and nieces; and his girlfriend, Sarah Pilcher. He was preceded in death by his step-mother, Marcia Newton; and his grandparents, Leon (Yeola) Newton, Esther Newton and Edward T. and Verdie Hebert.

Visitation will be at Johnson Funeral Home on Friday, March 27, 2020, beginning at 11 a.m. A graveside service for family and friends will be held at Pujol Cemetary, Big Lake Road, at 4 p.m.

Tragically, Justin took his last ride on March 23, 2020.

It’s all about the journey

It’s the part that counts

Even when he gets there

He may just turn around.

He rides like an eagle, flying

All along the stars

It’s all about the journey

Safe now from any harm.

Too soon he left to travel

Beyond where we can see

But it’s all about the journey

Forever riding free.

By Joe Eliston

Kenneth Lynn Reeves Sr.

Kenneth Lynn Reeves Sr., 77, of Moss Bluff, died Monday, March 23. His cremation was entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff.

Anita Noel Taylor

Anita Noel Taylor, 91, took her last earthly breath at 6:48 p.m. on March 22, 2020, in a local hospital. She was born Jan. 3, 1929, in Sweetlake, La., to Ferdinand and Ida Victorian Noel. She was the last of nine children to transition from this life. She married Joseph Arthur Taylor on Jan. 23, 1949. They remained united until his untimely death in 1984. In 1962, they lovingly agreed to adopt and raise their infant great-nephew, Carl Vincent Taylor, as their own.

Anita, affectionately known as Aunt Chebek, was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. She is survived by Carl; as well as her grandsons, Ian Alexander (Whitney) Taylor of Alvin, Tx., and Elijah Paul Taylor of Lake Charles, La.; as well as, a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Three very special ladies, Elizabeth R. Collins, Jackie Hardy and Sonia Simpson, assisted her son to care for this precious angel.

Her body has been entrusted to Fondel Memorial Chapel where private visitation will be held on Friday, March 27, 2020, from 9:30 – 10 a.m. and her Celebration of Life begins promptly at 10 a.m. She will take her final rest in Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Cemetery immediately following.