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Lee Ivory Mcdaniel
Dec 22, 2020
Today we celebrate Mrs. Lee Ivory Bonner McDaniel. This ninth daughter of Mr. Erastus "Rassie" and Mrs. Lula B. Slaton Bonner was born in Ruston, Louisiana on March 23, 1930, the eleventh of twelve children in her family. She departed this life during the morning hours of December 22, 2020 in Lake Charles, Louisiana having dedicated her life to...
William Willie Smith Jr.
Dec 10, 2020
On December 10 th , 2020 God called down from heaven and Willie Smith Jr ., age 83 graciously and peacefully accepted God's call at MD Anderson Hospital. Willie Smith was born on October 19 th , 1937 to the late William Smith Sr and Dorothy Smith. He was joined in holy matrimony to Mae Belle Smith...
Sharon Ann Gilliam
Dec 6, 2020
Sharon Ann Nickerson Taylor Gilliam. She was born on July 3rd, 1951 in Lake Charles, LA and departed life on December 6th, 2020 in Crowley., LA.
She worked as a Cook for most of her life and loved it. She was the life of the party everywhere she went. Everyone who met her, fell in love with...
Ursula Marie Jones
Nov 26, 2020
Ursula Marie Jones was born to Rev. Earnest Ford Sr. and the late Sis. Mary Ida Ford on October 22, 1949 in Lake Charles, LA. Ursula retired from the Calcasieu Parish Public Library system after 25 years of service. Ursula was a faithful member of the Hillcrest Missionary Baptist Church, where she held numerous positions.
Ursula also...
Mae Ruth Johnson
Nov 26, 2020
Home-going celebration for the life of Mae Ruth Hagger Johnson who was the third child of the late Leroy Hagger and Lela Gray Hagger. She was born on July 16th, 1932 in Lake Charles and departed life for a spiritual domain on November 25th, 2020 in Seattle, Washington.
Mae Ruth accepted Christ at an early age and...
Leevice Bias
Nov 21, 2020
Leevice Bias was born on October 6,1940 in Whiteville, Louisiana to Martin Mose Bias and Lydia Bellard.
Leevice worked at Carboline for 32 years as a laborer. He was well know for his love for Zydeco.
Leevice was preceded in death by his parents} Martin Bias and Lydia Bellard Bias; his wife of 32 years}...
Lorene Hampton Toussand
Nov 17, 2020
On Tuesday, November 17, 2020, Lorene Toussand, age 86, affectionately known among family and close friends as "Coat", and the beloved wife of Frank Toussand, who preceded her in death to prepare a place for her, was called to join our Lord and Savior. Lorene was born on Saturday, August 18, 1934 to the proud parents Ira and Johnnie...
Clarence Pierre August
Nov 14, 2020
Clarence Pierre August, of Lake Charles, LA, joined our Heavenly Father on Saturday, November 14 th at the age of 86.
Clarence was born on August 13, 1934 as the 2 nd child to Sterling (Deuce) and Lena August in Ville Platte, LA. As a teenager, Clarence and his 7 siblings moved to Lake Charles, LA where...
Harry Joe Odom
Nov 13, 2020
Celebrating the Victorious Life of Sergeant Harry J. Odom
Retired 1 st Sergeant Harry J. Odom was released from his pain and suffering on Friday, November 13, 2020 at home with his loving wife Josephine by his side, led by the Angels into the waiting arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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Sandy Otis Walker
Nov 13, 2020
Sandy "Otis" Walker was born May 9, 1955 on Brick Street in Lake Charles, LA to Naomi Alma Jones and Sam Walker. Otis was raised in Lake Charles and was a 1974 graduate of W.O. Boston High School. After graduating high school, he enrolled in the United States Army where he served honorably for six years. Otis became employed...
Matilda Breaux Redfud
Nov 13, 2020
On November 13, 2020, Matilda Breaux Redfud went home to be with the Lord. During her 98 years on earth, Matilda lived a long and meaningful life which was filled with an abundance of blessings. Known to many as "Aunt Matil", she possessed a quick and sassy wit and was known for her hearty laughter. She was a strong...
Lois Bernice Duplechain
Nov 12, 2020
Lois Bernice Samuel-Duplechain was born on August 2, 1943 to Elder William Henry Samuel, Sr.,
and Mrs. Mary M. Johnson-Samuel, in Leesville, Louisiana. She was the first granddaughter of her maternal grandparents and became the apple of her grandfather's eyes and he spoiled her at every opportunity.
She was the second of eight children born...
Cynthia Jones Melanson
Nov 11, 2020
Cynthia Marie Jones Melanson was born on October 22, 1954 to Emily and Andrew Jones.
She transitioned to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, November 11,2020.
Her life revolved around outstanding cooking, making others happy and serving the Lord. Her favorite hobbies were going to bingo with her sister and adoring her grandchildren.
She...
Rodney Duhon
Nov 9, 2020
Rodney Duhon was born on November 11, 1929, in Jennings, LA and was a lifelong resident of Southwestern Louisiana. Rodney graduated from Jennings High School and later enlisted in the U.S. Army. Actually born on Veterans Day, he was a proud veteran and honorably served his country during the Korean Conflict. Rodney was a long-standing member of Pleasant Hill...
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