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Priscilla Ann Joseph

Priscilla Ann Joseph

Nov 11, 2018

Priscilla Malbrew Joseph of Lake Charles, Louisiana accepted God's loving hand while her daughter, Joclyn and son-in-law, Daryl held her lovingly on Sunday, November 11,2018 - she was not alone.

Priscilla was born on October 4,1940 to Rosella and Nelson Malbrew in Chatainger, Louisiana. She was one of nine children, 4 brothers and 4 sisters.

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Irene Orsot

Irene Orsot

Nov 7, 2018

Irene Boyd Orsot, 82 died at 11:37 A.M., Wednesday November 7, 2018, in Los Angeles, California. She was born in New Iberia, Louisiana. At a young age, she moved to Grand Maris, Louisiana. She married Francis S. Orsot and moved to Lake Charles, Louisiana, to raise their family, and in 2014, she moved to Los Angeles, California, with her daughter,...

Maydelyn Johnson Miller

Maydelyn Johnson Miller

Nov 5, 2018

Madelyn J Miller's Portrait of Her Life

Born to the late Zora Johnson and Joe Walter Washington on July 23, 1944 in Bunkie, La. She received her calling from the Lord to come home on November 5, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

She received the Lord as her savior at...

Bernice Nash

Bernice Nash

Oct 31, 2018

Obituary pending.

Joseph Ernest Hebert Jr.

Joseph Ernest Hebert Jr.

Oct 28, 2018

Joseph Ernest Hebert Jr., born in Lake Charles, LA, July 3, 1959, son of  Hilda Johnson and the late Joseph Ernest Hebert Sr., passed away on Sunday October 28, 2018 at the age of 59.

Joseph was a graduate of W.O. Boston High School and he also attended Lake Charles High School. Joseph obtained an Associate degree...

Carol Schexnayder Sweet

Carol Schexnayder Sweet

Oct 28, 2018

Obituary pending.

Lionel Bickham Jr.

Lionel Bickham Jr.

Oct 21, 2018

Lionel Bickham, Jr, aka "Money" was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 22, 1976 to the late Lionel Bickham Sr. and Pamela West. He was the eldest of two children. Lionel finished his schooling in the Orleans Parish School District.

Throughout his adolescent years, he developed a multitude of friendships that he valued to the end...

Kenneth Ray Schexnider

Kenneth Ray Schexnider

Oct 17, 2018

Kenneth R. Schexnider, a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, died on Oct. 17, 2018, at St. Patrick Hospital. Kenneth was the seventh child of Alfred Schexnider and Ruth Mayfield Schexnider. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Alfred P. Schexnider; and two sisters, Lois C. Schexnider and Sandra R. Schexnider. He is survived by his wife of...

Henry Timothy Williams Jr.

Henry Timothy Williams Jr.

Oct 13, 2018

Coach Henry T. Williams 78, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away Saturday October 13, 2018 in a local rehab facility.

Coach was born January 15, 1940 in Port Arthur, Texas. He lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He served the Lord at his church, Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was employed by the Calcasieu Parish...

Verlia Mae Mcdonald

Verlia Mae Mcdonald

Oct 8, 2018

V e rl i a M a e M c Donald w a s b o rn S e ptemb e r 28, 1942 to Colb e rt Collin s, Sr. and V e tian J o ub e rt in Plai s an ce , L o ui s iana . S h e was bapti ze d...

Shirley Mae Banks

Shirley Mae Banks

Oct 7, 2018

Shirley Mae Banks passed on October 7, 2018 surrounded by family and friends in a local hospital at the age of 58.

She was born June 7, 1960 at Lafayette General Hospital located in Lafayette, Louisiana. Shirley attended WO Boston High School where she met the love of her life Ronald Banks. She loved spending time with...

James David August

James David August

Sep 29, 2018

James "Jimmy" August, 68, gained his heavenly wings on September 29, 2018. He graduated from W. O. Boston High School and obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from McNeese State University. James received his Master of Arts degree in Spanish from the University of Houston in Houston, Texas. He studied at Georgetown University, continuing his studies in...

Ella Hickerson-Lewis

Ella Hickerson-Lewis

Sep 24, 2018

Deaconess Ella H. Lewis, age 96, transitioned from this life to be with the Lord on Monday, September 24, 2018, at 11:41 pm in the presence of her family.

Ella Hayes Hickerson Lewis was born February 4, 1922. She was the fourth child born to Curley and Evilena Hayes in Bayou Current, Louisiana. Ella accepted Christ early...

Moses Malbrew

Moses Malbrew

Sep 24, 2018

Moses Malbrew was born December 5, 1937 in Ville Platte, LA to the parentage of the late Napoleon and Louise Freeman Malbrew.  He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by the late Rev. O. White, Greater Saint Mary Baptist Church.  He was united in marriage to Rosa Mae Malveaux.  Moses had six children – four daughters...

Lionel John Daniel

Lionel John Daniel

Sep 23, 2018

Lionel John Daniel was born on February 12, 1940 in Vinton, Louisiana. He was the ninth child of twelve children born to Marshall Daniel, Sr and Octavia Thierry Daniel. He quietly transitioned from his earthly home on Sunday, September 23, 2018 surrounded by family and friends. He was reared in a Christian home and was a faithful member of...

Kanela Elizabeth Piggee-Graham

Kanela Elizabeth Piggee-Graham

Sep 18, 2018

The Lord is My Shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. Psalm 23:1,2

On a bright and very hot summer Sunday afternoon, on July 6, 1980 at 1:55 p.m., a beautiful daughter was born to Shelton Jr. and Nancy Piggee at the St....

Laura Mae Lambert

Laura Mae Lambert

Sep 18, 2018

Laura Mae Bernard Lambert was the fifth child born to the union of Lawrence and Mary Daigle Bernard of Cameron, LA. Her family was drowned during Hurricane Audrey in 1957. She was reared by her grandmother Beatrice Mitchell Jones of Iowa, LA. She attended and graduated from school in Iowa, LA.

She was baptized at an earlier...

Gregory Vincent Manuel

Gregory Vincent Manuel

Sep 17, 2018

Gregory Vincent Manuel departed this life on Monday September 17, 2018 in Lake Charles, LA.

He attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Lake Charles High in 1968. In 1971 He fulfilled the desire to serve his country by joining the Army. He worked extensively for the National...

Mark Jenkins Jr.

Mark Jenkins Jr.

Sep 16, 2018

Mark Jenkins, 84, slipped into the arms of Jesus on September 16, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Mark was born on August 25, 1934 in Sunset, Louisiana to the late Mark Jenkins, Sr. and Ezolia Thomas Jenkins.

Mark lived in Opelousas for many years. As a provider and protector of his family, he worked in various...

Larry James Hebert

Larry James Hebert

Sep 14, 2018

Brother Larry James Hebert was born on December 10, 1950 to the late Lawrence Hebert and Isabelle Guillory Hebert. To this union were born three children. Shortly after graduating from W. O. Boston High School, he enlisted and served in the U.S. Navy for 4 years until he was afforded an Honorable Discharge upon learning his...

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