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Earl Spain

Earl Spain

Oct 16, 2021

Earl "Nip" Spain, 79, was born April 5, 1942, to the late Jules and Liza Spain.  He departed this life October 16, 2021, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. He lived a simple life.  He was a farmer by trade.  He enjoyed being outside, gardening or just gazing.  His favorite sport was baseball, "Go Braves". His favorite shows...

Woodrow Miller Jr.

Woodrow Miller Jr.

Oct 10, 2021

Obituary pending.

Stella Bea Williams

Stella Bea Williams

Oct 2, 2021

O n S atu r da y, October 2, 2 0 2 1 , the a n ge l of silence ca m e and deli v er e d St e lla B e a W illi a m s soul from a plac e of pain to a plac e of e t ern al rest ....

Andrea Reina Thomas

Andrea Reina Thomas

Sep 28, 2021

Andrea Reina Thomas passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 surround by her family. She was 53 years of age.

Andrea was born on December 26, 1967 to Paul and Mary Jane (Malveaux) Thomas in Lake Charles, LA. She was the only girl among her five brothers.

Andrea loved...

Gregory Joseph Malveaux

Gregory Joseph Malveaux

Sep 22, 2021

Gregory Joseph Maleveaux departed life on September 22, 2021. He was born on September 17, 1969, in Lake Charles, LA to Merid Dean Malveaux and the" late Rodney Joseph Malveaux,

Gregory attended Washington Marlon High School and graduated in 1987. After high school he attended Acadiana Technical College for one year and later enlisted in...

Ethel Victorian Simms

Ethel Victorian Simms

Sep 21, 2021

Obituary pending.

Herbert Hoover Lewis Jr.

Herbert Hoover Lewis Jr.

Sep 19, 2021

Herbert Hoover Lewis Jr., 68, of Lake Charles,  went into eternal rest September 19, 2021. Born December 1, 1952,he was the devoted son of Rena Dronet and Herbert Hoover Lewis Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Mark W. Dronet.

Known as "June" and "Skeeter,' he had a special bond with sisters Linda and...

Kenneth Sweetwater Gradnigo Sr.

Kenneth Sweetwater Gradnigo Sr.

Sep 16, 2021

Kenneth Martin Gradnigo, Sr. was born on July 18, 1951 to the late Wallace and Brigitte Beulah Leday Gradnigo of Lake Charles, LA. Kenneth began his educational journey at Sacred Heart Catholic School and went on to high school at W. O. Boston.

Kenneth left high school and joined the U. S. Army where he received his...

Martin Luther Haywood Sr.

Martin Luther Haywood Sr.

Sep 11, 2021

Martin Luther Haywood Sr. was born November 23rd, 1970 in Lafayette La, to Willie(Carol)Dejean and the late Maggie Haywood.

Martin was baptized at early age at Warren Methodist Church He graduated from Washington Marion High Class of 1991. Later, in life, he joined Union Mission Baptist Church , under the leadership of Pastor Lionel Jones.

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Phillip James Victorian Sr.

Phillip James Victorian Sr.

Sep 10, 2021

Philip was born in Soileau, LA on January 10, 1937, to the late Louis Edwin Victorian and Eugenia Lawrence (Leday) Victorian. He married Theresa Mae Gradney on August 18, 1956 and was blessed in this union with 6 children.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Theresa Mae Victorian, his children; Karen (Marshall Amos) Hall of...

Elarita Johnson

Elarita Johnson

Aug 24, 2021

Obituary pending.

Henry Huey Jackson

Henry Huey Jackson

Aug 24, 2021

The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want. Psalm 23

Henry H. Jackson was born August 11, 1943 in Alexandria, La. to Clarence and Rachel Hilbert Jackson. Henry was the youngest of 18 children. He was a graduate of W.O. Boston High School, Class of 1962. He als attended McNeese...

John Matthews

John Matthews

Aug 19, 2021

John Matthews 91 pass on Thursday August 19 th 2021 in his home. He was a native of Jennings, La. He served in Air Force over 20 years and work for Continental Airlines as a mechanic over 25 years.

He is survived by Three daughters Jennifer Toussaint of Sulphur, La. Gwendolyn Brown of Lake...

George Jackson

George Jackson

Aug 15, 2021

Master Chief Petty Officer George Wayne Jackson III, United States Navy (Retired), passed away peacefully on August 15, 2021, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. He was 79 years old. George was a decorated veter- an who served both the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm and dedicated 31 years of service to the United States Navy, rising to the...

Barbara Ann Tousand

Barbara Ann Tousand

Aug 13, 2021

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. . ." 2 Timothy 4:7.

Reverend Barbara Ann Hayes Tousand held an unwavering faith in God (following Jesus's lead) so when Jesus beckoned her home, she gladly embraced his open arms.

Thus, Barbara Hayes Tousand completed her...

Juanita Inez Vercher

Juanita Inez Vercher

Aug 12, 2021

Juanita Inez Grimes Vercher was a vibrant and fun-loving individual. She was definitely a light that always shined. "Nita" or "Ms. Y" as she was called, always had something humorous to lend to any conversation.

Juanita was the third daughter born to Eunice Allison and Henry Lee Grimes, Sr. and would have celebrated her 81st birthday on...

Alfred Jerome Sanchez Jr.

Alfred Jerome Sanchez Jr.

Aug 10, 2021

Alfred Jerome Sanchez, Jr. was born in Tampa, Florida on January 8, 1953 to the late Alfred Jerome Sanchez, Sr. and Emma Wilcox Sanchez.

Sanchez was a 1971 graduate of Middleton High School in Tampa, Florida.  He was an outstanding athlete and lettered in varsity football.  He accepted a football scholarship from Southern University and A&M College...

Ella Mae Gistaff

Ella Mae Gistaff

Aug 8, 2021

Obituary pending.

Mary Edna Joseph

Mary Edna Joseph

Jul 31, 2021

Mary Edna Jolivet Joseph was born October 24, 1936, in Grand Coteau, Louisiana to Freddie & Sylvia Jolivet. She was the oldest of three children, at the age of 11 her family moved to Lake Charles, LA where she enter public school.  She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where she accepted Jesus Christ, then at the...

Evelyn Cecilia Milburn

Evelyn Cecilia Milburn

Jul 29, 2021

Evelyn Gobert Milburn

Mrs. Evelyn Cecilia Milburn was born January 9, 1944 in Elizabeth, La. to the late Roosevelt and Cecilia Gallow Gobert. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.

She was united in marriage to the late, Ivory Milburn Sr. and to this union six children were born,...

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