Obituaries

Jun 20, 2015

Mr. Vincent Charles, Jr. died Saturday, June 20, 2015 at the age of 78 in Lake Charles, Louisiana.He leaves to mourn his daughter, Maria Antoinette Charles, of Lake Charles, Louisiana and threesisters: Beulah Joubert of Lake Charles, Annie Mae Miller of Houston, Texas, and Ann LeBlancof Oakland, California; two sisters-in-law: Mae Tezeno of Oakland, California and Yvonne Frelowof San...

Jun 17, 2015

Mr. Jones died Wednesday, June 17, 2015 in his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He graduated from W.O. Boston High School and Sowela Technical Institution. He was employed as an I&E Designer by Furmanite (Sasol site).

Left to Cherish his loving memories are his wife of 35 years, Florence Pitre Jones;...

Jun 14, 2015

Rodney Burton Ware was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on July 27, 1954 to Mrs. Mildred SimonWare and the late Dennis C. Ware II. He passed into the loving arms of the Lord at MethodistLeBonheur Germantown Hospital in Germantown, Tennessee, Sunday, June 14, 2015. He was a twinand the fifth child. He was a proud graduate of Lake Charles...

Jun 12, 2015

THELMA AOLA (BORN) HARRIS, ALLEN, ANSWERED THE MASTERS CALL AT 12:45 PMJUNE 12TH 2015 AND STEPPED FROM EARTH TO GLORY WHILE AT LANDMARKCARE-FACILITY, LAKE CHARLES, LA.

THELMA WAS BORN MARCH 2ND 1920 IN CHACAHOULA, LA., TO THE LATE ROBERTHENRY HARRIS AND MARY ANN ELORA ROBERTA (COOK) HARRIS. SHE WAS BAPTIZEDAT AN EARLY AGE, IN THE WATERS THAT...

Jun 10, 2015

Ramona Ann Guillory departed this life on June 10, 2015. She was the ninth child of eleven children born to Bertrand and Bernadette Richard on September 25, 1941 in Church Point, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers (Ray Richard, Herbert Richard, and Emory Richard), and two sisters (Bonnie Malveaux and Velma Lambert).

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Jun 9, 2015

Irma Jean Babineaux, loving wife, sister and aunt went to be withthe lord on June 9, 2015. She was born on May 31, 1940 in Opelousas,Louisiana. Irma Jean was preceded in death by her parents; Mary Landryand Sidney Richard, four brothers;Remi Richard, Willis Richard, Lee Oren Richard and Clifton Richard, twosisters; Anna Louise Miller and Emma Lois Broussard.

Jun 9, 2015

Elrene Gallo Handy was born to Paul and Alice Gallo in Opelousas, LA on April 25, 1928. She married Morris Handy, Sr. and resided in Westlake, LA most of her life. They raised three sons together. Elrene was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church where she attended regularly until her illness required that she relocate with family...

Jun 4, 2015

James Charles Thomas., 63, was called into eternal rest on Thursday, June 4, 2015, in the local hospital. He was a native of Lake Charles, La. He retired from the Calcasieu Parish School System after working 16 years as a Cafeteria Technician and previously working numerous years for Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include wife, Cynthia Thomas of Lake...

May 22, 2015

Alverta B. Rachal, 87, while home and surrounded by her loved ones, the Angel of the Lord carried Alverta to be with the Lord, Friday, May 22, 2015.

"Bit" as she was known by, was a native of Church Pointe, Louisiana and at the time of her death, resided in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She was a retired...

May 17, 2015

Rose Marie "Sims" Jackson, 72, died Sunday, May 17, 2015, in a local hospital

She was born Aug. 4, 1942, in Melville, La., to Freeman And Ardria Net Sims. Rose was a 1961 graduate of Grand Avenue High School. She furthered her education at Prairieview A&M University in nursing. Rose married Leroy Jackson Jr. on Sept. 28,...

May 8, 2015

Dominic Wiltz 41, died on Friday May 8,2015 at his home in Reserve, La. He was a native of Lake Charles, La. was born on February 19, 1974.

He was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School, where he spent some of his happiest days hanging out with family, friends, and playing football. He also attended McNeese...

May 8, 2015

Deadra departed this life on Friday, May 8, 2015 at 11:30 AM at Lafayette General Hospital, Lafayette, Louisiana. Deadra Ann Valerie-Logan was born on October 28,1964 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Willie and the late Vivian Valerie. She lived in Lake Charles, Louisiana for 50 years. Deadra was united in holy matrimony to Kenneth "Tony" Logan, Sr. on June...

May 7, 2015

Ernestine Nero, 99, died on May 7, 2015, in her residence.

She was born on May 4, 2015, in Church Point, La., to Lucien and Edmonia Citizen. She later moved to Lake Charles, La., in 1960. She was a nurturing person filled with wisdom and to anyone she came in contact with, she was a positive influence...

Apr 28, 2015

Janet Elizabeth Powell, 56, died Wednesday April 28, 2015 in a local hospital.

Janet was born on January 26, 1959 to Henry Powell and Ella Louise Thomas and lived in Lake Charles, La. where she attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church all of her life. Janet attended First Ward Elementary, Cherry Street Elementary, Second Ward Elementary...

Apr 22, 2015

Joseph Sidney Cross Jr. was born in Iowa, La on April 12, 1939 to the lateJoseph Sidney Cross Sr. and Feleman Carrier. Mr. Sidney Cross, 76 died at 7:10am, April 22, 2015 at a local hospital. He moved to Lake Charles, La in 1964and retired after working 50 years in the trucking industry. His last place ofemployment was Enterprise Trucking...

Apr 13, 2015

Pinelle Sias Spain was born December 28, 1945, to the late Walter Sias, Jr. and LouBertha Sam Sias. She was called to her heavenly home on April 13, 2015.

Pinelle was born in Opelousas, Louisiana and lived her entire life in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She received elementary education at St. John Elementary and secondary education at Washington...

Apr 8, 2015

Ardell Goodly was born June 1, 1940 to the late Ardiol and Leze Goodly in Mamou, La. In the early evening hour on April 8, 2015, God called his son home. Despite the ravages of his ailments, he fought valiantly to the end. He was very outgoing, full of life. He enjoyed spending time with his family, going to...

Apr 6, 2015

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is farabove rubies. Her children arise up, and call her blessed;her husband also, and he praiseth her.Proverbs 30:10, 28

In obedience to the Lord''s command an Angel descended from heaven and arrived in Lake Charles, Louisiana on July 19, 1952 and blessed Jesse Dixon, Sr. and Alberta Barker...

Mar 30, 2015

Brenda Joyce Love, 67, departed this life on Monday March 30, 2015, at 11:30 am in a local hospital. Brenda Love was born October 1, 1947 to the late Eddie and Gladys Kemp. She was preceded in death by her husband LaVaughn Love to whom she was married to for eighteen years.

She was a native resident...

Mar 29, 2015

Surrounded by family, Debra Denise (Lavergne) Hardaway was granted her angel wings on Sunday, March 29, 2015, in her residence.

Debra Denise, a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and daughter of Juanita Lavergne was born on July 14, 1962 in Lake Charles.

Baptized at an early age, Debra Denise was a faithful member of Christian...