Gerald Michael Batiste Sr.
Jan 11, 2018
Gerald Michael Batiste, Sr was born on September 1, 1955 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was the 5th child born to the union of Frank Calvin Batiste and Alice Green. Gerald    graduated from W.O. Boston High School and attended Grambling State University. After attending Grambling, Gerald joined the U.S. Army. During this time he married his high school sweetheart,...
Rita Glenda Gilliam
Jan 9, 2018
Rita (Glenda) Knatt Gilliam was born June 13, 1950 in Loreauville, Louisiana. Rita was the youngest of four children born to the late Foreman and Mary (Davis) Knatt.
Rita was called home to meet the Lord on January 9, 2018 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.
She graduated from Jonas Henderson High School in 1968. Rita...
Floyd Allen Doucet
Jan 8, 2018
Floyd Allen Doucet Sr., was born on July 19, 1954 in Lake Charles, LA to the late Clarence and Mary (Slaughter) Doucet. He gained his wings on January 8, 2018.
He was a 1973 graduate of Washington High School and employed by Northrop Grumman as an Aircraft Inspector. He was an avid New Orleans Saints fan, enjoyed...
Rodney Louis Lazare
Jan 6, 2018
Rodney Louis Lazare (Jimmy) 65 years old  A resident of Lake Charles Louisiana passed away on January 6, 2018 and a local hospital surrounded by his family and loved ones Rodney Louis Lazare (Jimmy) was born December 15, 1952 in Lake Charles La Rodney a 1971 Graduate of Marion High School where he was a dynamic football player Upon graduating...
Mary Francis Reed
Dec 28, 2017
Mary Francis was born on October 18,1933 in Church Point La to the late Joseph & Elnora Lewis. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Rose Bellard. As a teenager her family moved to Pine Island La. They later moved to Lake Charles La.
Mary Francis met and married Cleveland Reed Sr. on February...
Mercedes Thibodeaux
Dec 24, 2017
Mercedes DeVille Thibodeaux, "Mama Merce" was born July 8, 1924 to the union of Arthur DeVille and Maude Berry DeVille in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Her hobbies included cooking, occasional casino outings, watching the news, talking on the phone and spending time with family. Mama Merce was a loving and devoted wife to Adjuston Thibodeaux for 42 years. Mercedes was preceded...
Harry Peter Victorian
Dec 21, 2017
On November 20, 1945 Harry p. (Candyman) Victorian was born to the late Edwin and Eugenia Victorian. He is survived by his companion, Jonnie Mango, and children Edward(Andrea) Victorian, Arlanna Victorian, Troy Marks, Amanda(James) Johnson, and Janet Morgan. He was a devoted grandfather to eleven grandchildren, and two great grandchildren and brother to Phillip(Theresa)Victorian, Fred (Beaulah)Victorian, Elray(Kay)Victorian, Laura(late Nolton)Goodly, Loretta...
Roy Rosamore
Dec 20, 2017
In need of another Angel, on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, God decided to call one of his most beloved sons home. Roy Anthony Rosamore, 90, the son of the late Peter Rosamore and Lena Woods Rosamore, was born on June 3, 1927 in Lake Charles, LA. Roy was born a twin to Leroy Rosamore, and together they were named the...
Lovey Ophelia Dejean
Dec 19, 2017
The Legacy of the Matriarch
L ovey O phelia A rbuthnot D eJean Lovey Ophelia Aruthnot DeJean was born in Centreville, MS to the late James Posey Arbutnot, Sr. and Sarah Dennis Arbuthnot on April 25, 1933. She was a longtime resident of Lake Charles,...
Yvonne Bonnie Jones
Dec 17, 2017
Yvonne (Bonnie) Jones, was born July 27, 1954 to the late Annie Bell and Clement Jones Sr. in Lake Charles, La.
She was a life long resident of Lake Charles and a faithful member of St. Henry's Catholic Church. She served the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary Court 168 as, Grand Lady and Jr. Daughter Counselor...
Shirley Ruth Mcknight
Dec 14, 2017
Lake Charles, La – Shirley Ruth Peters McKnight, 77, transitioned from her earthly home at 7:40 am Thursday, December 14, 2017, in a local hospital.
A native of Lake Charles, La, she was born to Emile and Maud Peters, Sr. She lived in Wheatley Heights, Long Island, New York for 38 years and was a foster mother...
Jesse Vincent Collins
Dec 11, 2017
Honoring The Life and Legacy of Jesse Vincent Collins
March 17, 1945 - December 11, 2017
God saw you getting tired. A cure was not to be, so He put His arms around you and whispered, "Come with Me." With tearful eyes and much admiration, we witnessed your faith, strength and...
Dolores Beaco
Dec 7, 2017
Dolores was born in the rural village of Parks, La. (located between St. Martinville and Breaux Bridge) to the union of Wesley and Helen Berard. She was the first child, and only girl in this family. She had three brothers, Alexander, Wesley, Jr. and Roland.
She attended Parks Elementary School and Holy Rosary Institute in Lafayette, La.  ...
Robert Lee Tucker
Dec 6, 2017
A Celebration
HONORING THE Life AND Legacy of
Pastor Robert Lee Tucker, Sr.
Pastor Robert Lee Tucker, Sr. was born on October 6, 1942, to the late Mr. Michael Tucker and Mrs. Annie Hess Tucker in Natchez, Mississippi. He so proudly attended Brumfield Elementary School and Brumfield...
Anna Belle (Dutch) Bazile
Dec 5, 2017
Anna Belle (Dutch) Bazile was born on January 4, 1920 to the late William and Virginia Jefferson in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She was educated through the Calcasieu Parish Public School system where she excelled academically. Anna Belle (Dutch) loved the Lord and began her Christian walk at an early age. She was baptized at Zion Tabernacle Baptist Church under...
Annie Marie Deruso
Nov 29, 2017
Annie was born in Lacassine, Louisiana to Lucille Robertson and Felix Carrier. She was called to Glory November 29, 2017 in a local nursing home at the age of 94. Annie was united in marriage to Willis DeRuso and to this union one son was born.
Annie retired from St. Patrick Hospital in the...
Dennis Joseph Kennerson Jr.
Nov 27, 2017
Dennis Joseph Kennerson Jr. was born November 29, 1947, in Lafayette, LA, to the late Mr. & Mrs. Dennis (Elnora) Kennerson Sr. He was known to many of his CB friends as Six Double Deuce (622) and Mr. Roots.
Dennis graduated from Dunbar High School in 1968, in Washington, LA. During his high school...
