Obituaries

Jan 16, 2015

Mr Fobbs was born on June 22,1952, and passed away on Jan 16, 2015.

He was a Graduate from Boston High in 1971 where he played basketball. His love for baseball, basketball and football he share great conversation. He worked at St Patrick Hospital he started in Shipping and Recieving Department and moved in to Housekeeping Department...

Jan 15, 2015

On August 24, 1965, Judy Bias Thomas also known as "Dee Dee" was born to the late

Shirley Bias Sr. and Velma Bias in Pineville, Louisiana. She later moved to Lake Charles,

Louisiana where she has been a residence for over 40 years. Judy graduated from Marion High School and attended McNeese State University. A...

Jan 13, 2015

Sam Jones Jr. was born on June 26, 1929 to the union of Sam (Cora Lee)Jones Sr. In Port Barre Louisiana. Sam was united in Holy Matrimonywith Helen Buck and from this Union came four children. Later in life,Sam took a leap of faith and joined Zion Tabernacle Baptist Church,being baptized by Rev. Jimmy Stevens and he also remarried...

Jan 12, 2015

Rev. Louis Carroll Conway Jr., honorably discharged from the U.S. Army, departed this life on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, at the age of 64. He was born on Jan. 21, 1950, in Lake Charles, La., to Louis Carroll Conway Sr. and Rose Mary White. He was best known by "Butch." He was a 1969 graduate of W.O. Boston High...

Jan 9, 2015

Alias Pete, 84 years old, departed this life at the comfort of his godchild home of Lisa Antoine on Friday, Jan.9, 2015 at 10:00pm. He was born to the late Isaiah "Dego" Pete and Lydia Carrier on July 5, 1930 in Lake Charles, La. Alias worked for McNeese State in the farm department for many years until his retirement....

Dec 27, 2014

Leola Tanner departed her life on Saturday, December 27, 2014.

She was born May 25, 1934, in Westlake, Louisiana to Hazel and Willie Tanner.

Leola is survived by her children; Michael (Ruby) Chavis of Huffman, TX., Tina Chavis (Charles) Calhoun of San Diego, California, and Morris(Sherrie) Chavis of Lake Charles, La. Ten grandchildren; Jeremy Wayne...

Dec 17, 2014

Mary Geraldine "Jerry" Broussard Doucet, 76, was born on Sept. 5, 1938, to the late Wilfred Broussard Sr. and the late Augustine SampaBroussard. She was united in Holy Matrimony to Peter Calvin Doucet on Dec. 30, 1959. To this union five children were born. Three preceded her in death, including Jerome "Totsy" Doucet; her parents; one sister, Gustavia Edwards;...

Dec 14, 2014

Elrick DeJean Sr. was born on March 3, 1934 to Armeana and Alex DeJeanin Mallet La. He was a Faithful member of Immaculate Heart of Mary, andlater becoming a faithful member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of LakeCharles, La.Elrick retired from local 207 and began a life of enjoyment of hisfamily and friends, cooking and gardening among many other...

Dec 13, 2014

James Lee Mayo, beloved son of the late Robert and Irene Semien Mayo was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on April 21, 1962. He entered eternal life December 13, 2014. James was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Carolyn Mayo Boutte; maternal grandparents, Robert and Mary Semien and paternal grandparents, Emil and Aria Mayo. Left to celebrate James''...

Dec 8, 2014

Jack Lofton Jr., 81,entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 8, 2014.

He was the son ofJack Lofton, Sr and Laura Garrett-Lofton of St. Martinville, Lousiana. He is survived by his loving devoted wife, Lucy Lofton; two stepdaughters Brigette Ann Davis (Randall), Isabella Vital (Wayne); two stepsons Adam Malveaux and Arnold Malveaux (Beverly). He was grandpa to...

Dec 3, 2014

Rosa was born on October 22, 1948 to Heart and Alzena Simon. She wascalled home on December 3, 2014.

At an early age, she joined Zion Traveler''s Baptist Church in Iowa,Louisiana. She later became a member of Christian Baptist Church underthe leadership of Pastor Edward Alexander, Jr. She remained a faithfulmember of Christian Baptist Church until she...

Dec 2, 2014

Janet Marie Martin Delaine, 47, was called home in the early morning hours on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 in Meridian, Mississippi. She grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and later moved to Sulphur where she resided for over 20 years. She was employed at McNeese State University, having just received an award for 20 years of service. She was...

Nov 30, 2014

Shirley Mae Theresa Rosette Mayo transitioned from November her earthly life on November 30, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She resided in Lake Charles for over 60 years.

One spring day, May 20, 1935 to be exact, the Lord blessed the late Aimee Collins and William Rosette, Sr. of Opelousas with a dear jewel, that they...

Nov 26, 2014

Louise Orphey Kaough also known as Black Gal, Pat, Smokie, Gigi as wellas Granny B'', was called home on November 26, 2014 at Hospice of Austin,Christopher House, in Austin, TX.

Mrs. Kaough was born on February 14, 1939 in Black Bayou, LA to the lateGilbert & Ella Breaux Orphey.

She was a life long resident...

Nov 23, 2014

Nettie Agnelius Guillory Fontenot was born on September 30, 1928 to the late Macie Guillory and Ritha leDoux Guillory in Lawtell, Louisiana.

While most of her childhood was spent in the Lawtell and the Opelousas community, Nettie was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Irvin J. Fontenot on May 25, 1947 in Opelousas, Louisiana and they...

Nov 21, 2014

On Friday, November 21, 2014, John Benson Collins, departed this life.

Mr. Collins was a resident of Lake Charles, La where he worked for over 30 years at the Calcasieu Parish School Board. He was an United States Air Force Veteran. He was an active member of Omega Psi Phi Rho Chi Chapter, The Knights of St....

Nov 19, 2014

The Most Reverend Leonard J. Olivier, S.V.D., Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. died onWednesday, November 19, 2014 at the age of 91.

Bishop Olivier was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, October 12, 1923. He was the fifth of eight children. He attendedSacred Heart of Jesus School in Lake Charles, Louisiana, St. Augustine Seminary...

Nov 9, 2014

On Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014 at 8:05 pm, Clinton Fobbs Sr., 91, of LakeCharleswas called to his final resting place, in his residence.

Clinton Fobbs Sr. was born July 4, 1923 in Big Lake, Louisiana.After serving in the United States Navy for a short time, he became alocal truck driverfor Herrin Transportation, later to retire from McLean...

Oct 24, 2014

Jacqueline departed This life on Friday October 24, 2014. She was bornon March 28th, 1951 to Willie Marks Sr. And Mrs Geraldine Narcisse.She was a life long resident of Lake Charles where she attended W. O.Boston High School. She later went on to become an CNA and worked atthe Rosewood Nursing Home where she had to medically retire in...

Oct 11, 2014

Amanda Faye (Linda) Guillory was born October 27, 1945 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She was the daughter of the late Christina Fuller and Rodney Guillory. Linda managed a local hotel in the Lake Charles area for many years while her health permitted.

Linda was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Lake Charles.