Obituaries

Jun 16, 2016

"To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven." Ecclesiastes 3:1

On Thursday, June 16, 2016, Victor DeWayne Pea departed this earthly life. We thank God for the life and legacy of our beloved Victor.

Victor was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lee (Irma Jean) Pea on October 19,...

Jun 10, 2016

In my father''s house are many rooms. If it were not so would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? - John 14:2

Leon "Lee" Hampton was born November 9th, 1922 in Athens, Louisiana to the late Ira and Johnnie Essie Wilson Hampton. He was the fourth child of their seventeen...

Jun 9, 2016

Florce Joseph Floyd, Sr. was born January 27, 1923 in Loreauville, Louisiana to the late Edmonia Lawrence and Robert Floyd. Mr. Floyd departed this life and gained his heavenly wings on June 9, 2016.

He attended Sacred Heart School then later went on to serve his country through the United States Navy. He was a devoted member...

Jun 8, 2016

Pamela "Pam" Brown, died Wednesday June 8, 2016, at her Lake Charles home. She was born November 17, 1957, in Lake Charles, La., to the late Junius "Lee" and Marie "Mary" Brown. Her life was dedicated to her family.

Pam was preceded in death by her father, "Lee" Brown; mother, "Mary" Brown; both maternal and paternal grandparents,...

Jun 3, 2016

Amanda Cheri'' Ledet was born January 21, 1989 to Sandra Faye Goodly and Charles Ledet Sr. in Lake Charles, LA. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Living Word Christian Center. Amanda had one brother, Charles Ledet Jr. She was blessed with two lovely daughters, A''Mya Nicole and Miracle Angelle''.

Amanda was...

May 29, 2016

Irvin Kenwood Abraham, 94, died Sunday May 29, 2016, in his home. He was a native of Lake Charles, Louisiana. He served in the military for 3.5 years. Irvin was employed by the Calcasieu Parish School Board where he worked for over 40 years. During his time with the school board he served as principal of St John Elementary...

May 27, 2016

Rose Lee Arvie, 73, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016, surrounded by her husband, family and friends.

Rose Lee Arvie was born June 27, 1942, in Natchitoches, La., to the late Levi and Augusta Holmes Phillips. She married Clarence Arvie Sr. and moved to Lake Charles, La., in 1963. Rose and Clarence were married for 53...

May 26, 2016

Martin Anthony Guillory, Jr. departed this world on May 26, 2016.

He was born October 11, 1971, in Lake Charles, LA to Martin A. Guillory, Sr. and Joyce Faye Fontenot Guillory.

Martin graduated from LaGrange Senior School in Lake Charles, LA in 1989. He also attended McNeese State University. Martin was a police officer with...

May 25, 2016

LAKE CHARLES Rosa Duhon Paris, 94, was called home to her Heavenly Father at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2016, in a local nursing home.

She was born to the late John Duhon and Mary Henry Duhon in Elton, La., moving to Lake Charles, La., at a young age. At age 25 she moved to Port Arthur,...

May 23, 2016

Rena Theresa Rubin Collins, 84, was born on June 22, 1931 in Opelousas, Louisiana to the late Adam Rubin and Caroline Sias Rubin.

Rena was a devout member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church until she became weak. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was a prayer warrior. She prayed about everything....

May 18, 2016

Roy Lee Weldon, Jr., 68, died on May 18, 2016 in Jennings American LegionHospital. He was born April 1, 1948 and is a native of Lake Charles, LA.He is preceded in death by his father, Roy Lee Weldon, Sr. and his mother,Naomi Gauthier Weldon.

He served his country with distinction for more than 41 years (23 years...

May 15, 2016

Herbert Ceasar Sr. 76, passed from this life to eternal life on May 15, 2016.He was born on April 27, 1940 in Tyrone, LA to the late Adam and Lucy Leday Ceasar.He lived in LakeCharles for 68 years and retired from W R Grace after30+ years of working as a plant operator.

He leaves to cherish his...

May 12, 2016

Hazel Bishop, 87, of Lake Charles, Louisiana passed away on May 12, 2016. She was born and reared in Cameron, Louisiana and later moved to Lake Charles. Hazel was a loving and giving mother, grandmother and aunt. Family was first! She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Hazel retired from St. Patrick''s Hospital after 40...

May 6, 2016

Byron Keith January Sr., 47, of Lake Charles, La., passed away May 6, 2016.

Byron was born in Lake Charles, La., on Dec. 24,1968. He graduated from Washington Marion High School in 1986.He liked motorcycles, fast cars and living the dream. He was a people person; he would talk to anyone and everyone. He would go fishing...

May 4, 2016

Daniel J. "Grease" Chretien passed away in a local hospital on 5:26 p.m. on May 4, 2016 at the age of 61.

Daniel was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on December 2, 1954. He graduated from Marion High School in 1973.

He entertained crowds with his love for music as a DJ in the late...

May 1, 2016

Mary Margaret Ned Bosier was born June 21, 1954 in Eunice, Louisiana to the parents of Edward Ned, Sr. and Ida Matthews. Upon leaving Eunice, she moved to Houston, Texas and later took residency in Lake Charles where she became a lifelong resident. Mary attended Washington High School, LaGrange High School and McNeese State University.

Mary accepted...

Apr 29, 2016

It is with a heavy heart to announce Lori Hardy, 54, of Colorado Springs, Colorado has passed away in her home unexpectedly. She was born March 13, 1962 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Bernard and Maxine Evers. She departed this life on Friday April 29, 2016.

Although Lori was born and raised in Iowa, she spent most...

Apr 28, 2016

Nathalee Theresa Carrier, departed life on Thursday April 28, 2016Nathalee Theresa Carrier was born February 7, 1937 in Lawtell, La. to thelate, Willie Carrier and Mary Alma Duroussau Carrier. Msrs.Disnuke was alifelong member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. She lived inColorado Springs where she met and married Ira Disnuke Sr. She loved topreach and teach to everyone...

Apr 23, 2016

Columbus DeClouette, Jr., Jack of all trade, died at a local nursing home on Saturday, April 23 at the age of 69.

Columbus was born September 21, 1946 to Elizabeth and Columbus DeClouette Sr. He was a life long resident of Lake Charles, LA. He graduated from Washington High and went on to graduate from Southern University...

Apr 19, 2016

Sarah Gray Ballou Born October 18, 1933, Died April 19, 2016 in a localhospital.

Sarah was the 2nd born child of Toefield & Ola Mae (Alexander) Gray. Shewas born in Elton, LA, October 18, 1933. Her mother passed away when shewas only one (1) year old. Clovis & Lillian (Alexander) Soileau lovinglyraised her until the age of...