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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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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...
Frederick Edwards
Sep 7, 2018
Frederick Edwards, 79, was born to Mr. Hosea and Ellen Stephen Edwards in Grand Prairie, Louisiana on October 27, 1938. He accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age. He later moved to Lake Charles, Louisiana in 1957. He worked as an 18 Wheeler Truck Driver for forty plus years. Frederick retired from Prax Air/Liquid Carbonic in 1996....
Betty Lutcher Smith
Aug 30, 2018
Betty J. Lutcher Smith
Lake Charles – Betty J. Lutcher Smith, 77, died at 1:00P.M. Thursday August 30,2018 in her home.
She was born in Franklin, La. but was raised in Lake Charles. She worked at St. Patrick Hospital as a dietary aide, she then chose to become a stay at home mother.
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Suzanne Rubin
Aug 28, 2018
Suzanne Rubin, age 58, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2018 at St Patrick's Hospital. Â She is affectionately known as Sue. She was a life long resident of Lake Charles, LA. She is best known for her lively stories and spunky personality. Suzanne enjoyed reminiscing, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Those who knew her loved...
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