Obituaries

Apr 17, 2016

Barbara Ann Coleman was born on April 15, 1939 to late Hollin and Laura Coleman in Vinton Louisiana. At an early age she gave her life to Christ at St. James Baptist under the leadership of Rev. M. M. Cuby.

She graduated from Mossville High School there proceeded to and graduated from Southern University in Baton Rouge,...

Apr 14, 2016

Vincent "Big Wheel" Green was born January 23, 1924 in Lawtell, Louisiana to the late Seriak and Amelia Duplechin Green, Sr. He resided in Lawtell, Louisiana until he met and married his loving wife, Mable Fontenot Green of Mallet, Louisiana. To this union one child was born during their sixty years of marriage.

After serving in the...

Apr 10, 2016

Doritha Lewis Kimbrough died on April 10, 2016 in a local nursing home.On the twenty-first day of January in 1935 a baby was born to Warren andBeaulah Lewis in Sunset, Louisiana whom they named Doritha Lewis. Dorithareceived Christ at an early age. She was married to the late RobertKimbrough. Doritha''s life was full with raising twelve children. Shewas a...

Apr 3, 2016

James Arthur Harris Jr was born Feb. 25, 1983, and passed away April 3, 2016, at 3:48 a.m. at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. His wake and service will be at Combre Funeral Home, 1200 Mill St., Lake Charles, LA 70601.

Mar 31, 2016

Dianne Margaret August Simon, 69, was born January 11, 1947, in Ville Plate, Louisiana to the late Sterling J. August, Sr. and Lena August. She departed this life on Thursday, March 31, 2016 in a local hospital.

Although she was a native of Ville Plate, Louisiana, Dianne lived in Lake Charles for 60 years. She was a...

Mar 31, 2016

Stephanie was born June 1, 1950 in Lake Charles, La., She gained her heavenly wings on March 31, 2016. Stephanie was an active, devoted member of Christian Baptist Church serving in Sunday School, as a youth worker, a long-time member of WMU Circle #5, the Food Pantry and over 30 years in Vacation Bible School.

"Sally Ann"...

Mar 28, 2016

Maudrey Lee Handy McCarthy, 83, departed this life on Monday, March 28, 2016, in the care of Heart of Hospice. She was the wife of George McCarthy. They shared nearly sixty years of marriage together.

Born in Lawtell, Louisiana, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Handy, Sr. and Semonia Semien Handy. She attended Biagas Colored...

Mar 26, 2016

Adam Predium Jr., 60, of Lake Charles, La., was called home at 1:15a.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2016, at a local nursing home.Mr. Predium was born April 2, 1955, in Lake Charles, La. He was the11th child born to the Late Adam and Hazel (Gallow) Predium.Adam was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He loved playing withcars and keys;...

Mar 22, 2016

Herman B. Fusclier, of Lake Charles, died Tuesday, March 22, at home. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 2, at Combre Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Mar 16, 2016

"His Master said to him. Well done, good and faithful slave, you were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charged of many things, enter into the joy of your Master."

Matthew 25:21

Mr. Reid Elliot Chapman, 3008 S. Gen. Wainwright, Lake Charles, La., entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 16,...

Mar 8, 2016

Mary Ella Pete, 86, died Tuesday, March 8, 2016, in a local hospital.

She was a native of Lake Charles, La., and lived in Sulphur, La., for 36 years. She was the owner/operator of the Star Cleaners in Lake Charles for 20 years, also owner/operator of Pete''s Day Care Center in Lake Charles for 15 years. She...

Mar 6, 2016

Houston, TX- Marcus DeJean, 23, died at 2pm, March 6, 2016 at the localhospital.

Personal information: Marcus was born on November 2, 1992 to TommyDeJean and Martha Thierry. Marcus worked as a carpenter. He attendedDobie High School. Marcus played baseball from t-ball to junior highschool league. He received his truck driver certification from HCC inHouston, TX.

Mar 4, 2016

We loved her dearly but God saw that she was suffering and called her home. Mrs. Verna Lee Sinegal gained her heavenly wings on March 4, 2016. She was born to the late Ben and Stella LaGrange Hall on November 1, 1928, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She never met a stranger and was very generous to every one that...

Feb 28, 2016

James Phillip Vallier, 69, passed away peacefully in a local hospital Feb. 28, 2016. Phillip was born to the late Clarence Vallier and Modest Richard Vallier in Opelousas, La., on March 21,1946. Phillip was baptized of the Catholic faith at an early age. He was a native of Beaumont, Texas, but lived in Lake Charles, La., for 49 years....

Feb 27, 2016

Werlin Joseph Leday died on Feb. 27, 2016, in a local hospital.

Werlin Joseph Leday was born Jan. 11, 1932, in Chataignier, La., to the Late Fred and Edna Leday. He lived in Lake Charles, La., for most of his life. Werlin was united in marriage to the late Sayretha B. Leday for over 50 years. Their...

Feb 22, 2016

On Monday, February 22, 2016, at her residence, the Lord called Tina Louise Tizano to come home and rest.

Tina, 46, was born to Edmond "Shorty" and Joann Hamilton Tizano on October 13, 1969 in Jennings, LA. Tina was employed with The Home Depot in Missouri City, TX for twelve years. She was a loving mother, daughter,...

Feb 18, 2016

God called His angel, Joyce James Malveaux, home on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 11:30 am. She was born on August 20, 1937 to Paul and Azalea Bellard James in Opelousas, Louisiana. Joyce met her soul mate, Calvin Joseph Malveaux, and were joined in Holy Matrimony November 30, 1957. They were blessed with three daughters and three sons. Joyce...

Feb 17, 2016

Lucy was born on December 16, 1937 to the late Willie and Celestine Bushnell in Soileau, LA. Lucy was known to her family and friends as Lucille. Lucille was a faithful member of St. Henry Catholic Church until the time of her illness.

Lucille enjoyed planting flowers and making flower arrangements and listening to Zydeco music. Her...

Feb 17, 2016

Herbert Joseph Carrier was born on June 27, 1925 in Lawtell, Louisiana to the union of Walter and Alphonsine (Bellard) Carrier. The family relocated to Lake Charles after the birth of his sister, Mary affectionately known to the family as "Tut."

Herbert was called to glory at the age of 90 on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at...

Feb 15, 2016

Otis Brooks, Jr was born on December 29, 1930 to the union of Otis Brooks, Sr and Luriene Ziegler Brooks in Bronx, New York.

He graduated from Morris High School in the Bronx, New York and Community College in Westchester, New York. He served honorably in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War.

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