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Elbert Earl Smith Jr

Elbert Earl Smith Jr

Oct 8, 2014

Elbert Earl Smith Jr. was born on June 27, 1962, in Fayetteville, N.C., to the late Elbert E. Smith Sr. and Jura Jolene Smith. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1979, serving 23 years as a decorated Iraqi War veteran.

Elbert was preceded in death by his father, Elbert E. Smith Sr., and sister, Vanessa Lorraine...

Anthony Rosamore

Anthony Rosamore

Oct 7, 2014

Anthony Lee "Murdock" Rosamore was born on October 4, 1961 to Mr. and Mrs. Roy & Bessie Rosamore in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was the fourth born child to this union. He was called to rest on October 7, 2014 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.

He was a member of New Sunlight Baptist Church, but was baptized...

Ervin Joseph Guidry

Ervin Joseph Guidry

Oct 6, 2014

Mr. Ervin Joseph Guidry, 79, of Lake Charles departed this life to joinhis Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday October 6,2014 in hisresidence. Mr.Guidry was born August 5,1935 in Lake Charles, Louisianato the late Ethel Floyd-Guidry and Roy Guidry. He was a member of SacredHeart Catholic Church and served as an altar boy. He attended SacredHeart Catholic School...

Jeremy Anthony Olivier

Jeremy Anthony Olivier

Sep 27, 2014

Jeremy Anthony Olivier was the second son born to John R. Olivier Sr. and Gwen Chrétien Olivier on January 18, 1983. Jeremy departed this life according to God''s appointed time on September 27, 2014. He was a life long resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana whom after marrying the love of his life moved to Port Arthur, TX.

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Nathaniel Reynaud

Nathaniel Reynaud

Sep 25, 2014

Nathaniel Reynaud, a native of Lake Charles all his life. "Dirty Red" was a supportive husband, father, son, brother, cousin, uncle, and friend. He always liked helping others and making people laugh. He was loving and kind to all that he came in contact with. He worked for Coastal Staffing Services, LLC as a carpenter for four years. He...

Mary Lou Roberts

Mary Lou Roberts

Sep 23, 2014

Lake Charles - Mary Lou Roberts, 86, died at 2:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 23, 2014, at Lake Charles Care Center.

She was a native of Arnaudville, Louisiana and had lived in Lake Charles approximately 52 years. She was a hard worker raising 8 children and 6 grandchildren.

Survivors include two daughters, Bernita Roberts-Guillory (Michael) and...

Carolyn Lawdins Lazare

Carolyn Lawdins Lazare

Sep 14, 2014

Carolyn Lawdins Lazare, 65, passed away Sept. 14, 2014, in her residence with family at her side.

She was born on Jan. 3, 1949, in Welsh, to the late Julia Prudhomme and Osborn Lawdins.

Carolyn was a gracious mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. She resided most of her life in Lake Charles, La. She...

Sandra R Schexnider

Sandra R Schexnider

Sep 14, 2014

Sandra R. Schexnider passed away on Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, in Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Sandra earned a degree in psychology from Dillard University in 1975, was employed by the Calcasieu Parish CETA Program, Lake Charles public schools and the Lake Charles Housing Authority.

She was preceded in...

Alice Marie Ceasar

Alice Marie Ceasar

Sep 9, 2014

A Celebration of Life and Legacy Service honoring Mrs. Alice MarieCeasar of Lake Charles, LA. is scheduled on Monday, September 15,2014, 11:00am at Christian Baptist Church, 202 North Franklin Street,Lake Charles, LA. 70601, with Pastor Edward Alexander Jr. officiatingthe service. The Ceasar family invites family and friends forvisitation on Monday, September 15, 2014, between 8:00am thru 11:00am,at the Christian...

Betty Guillory

Betty Guillory

Sep 8, 2014

Betty Jean Jackson Guillory, 59 was called home on Monday, September 8, 2014 in her home.

Betty Jean was born in Lake Charles, La on January 17, 1955 to Ernest and Willie Mae Green Jackson. She attended Washington High School. Betty Jean was formerly employed at Players and Harrah Casinos and Calcasieu Correctional Center.

Memories...

Frank W Thomas

Frank W Thomas

Sep 7, 2014

In search of the Heavenly home he long and passionately sought, Frank W. Thomas departed this life Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in the comfort of his home in Lake Charles, La.

Frank W. Thomas was bornApril 11, 1921, in Washington, La., to Beatrice Green and Frank W. Thomas. He was raised in Welsh, La., until he began...

Madora Pete Bryant

Madora Pete Bryant

Sep 6, 2014

Madora Pete Bryant, 89, passed away Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014, in a local care facility. She was born on March 15, 1925, to the late Pierre "Bud" and Mary Latour Pete in Lake Charles, La.

Madora was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles area, was married to the late Lennis P. Bryant, and together they parented two...

Mazie Parker Washington

Mazie Parker Washington

Sep 5, 2014

Mazie Parker Washington was born on July 18, 1918, to the late Rev. John Parker and Florence Narcisse Parker in Lake Charles, La. She departed from this life Nov. 5, 2014.

Mazie was a lifetime member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Society and the Immaculate Heart of...

Dorothy L Hill

Dorothy L Hill

Sep 4, 2014

Mrs. Dorothy L. Hill died Sept. 4, 2014, in a local care center.

Mrs. Hill was born Sept. 20, 1925, in Natchez, Miss., to the union of the late Henry L. Hornsby and Beatrice Dennis Hornsby. Sister Hill was a true believer for Christ, the Son of God, and while growing up was a member of Warren...

Jd Hamilton

Jd Hamilton

Sep 3, 2014

Mr. J.D. Hamilton departed this life on Sept. 3, 2014, in a local hospital, surrounded by family.

Mr. J.D. (as his friends called him) was born on Sept. 6, 1929, in Claiborne Parish to the late Melvin and Ethel Hamilton. He married Ms. Carrie Lee in 1946. To this union, three boys and one girl were born....

Mary Bernadette Bell

Mary Bernadette Bell

Sep 1, 2014

Mary Bernadette Bell, 71, died Sept. 1, 2014, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. Born in St. Landry Parish (Bellevue), she spent most of her life in Houston, Texas, before returning home to Lake Charles.

Bernadette will forever be loved and remembered by her devoted daughters, Tiffany Bell and LaSheika (Kelly)Bell-Victor of Lake Charles;...

Joseph Jones Jr

Joseph Jones Jr

Aug 23, 2014

Joseph "Lil Joe" Jones, Jr., 20 passed away Saturday, August 23, 2014.

He was the second child born to Joseph and Terri Washington-Jones born January 19, 1994 in Lake Charles, LA. He was a 2011 graduate of Westlake High School. He enjoyed spending time with his daughter, Jo''Leigh Marie. Lil Joe was into writing and making beats...

Mary Washington

Mary Washington

Aug 22, 2014

Mary Lou (Williams) Washington passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2014, in her residence surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Herman Washington, Jr., whom she married on November 22, 1947. Seven children were born as a result of their union. Loved by many, she welcomed all into her home for delicious home cooked meals...

Elaine Marie Deville

Elaine Marie Deville

Aug 21, 2014

Elaine Marie DeVille, age 67, died peacefully on August 21, 2014 at her new home in Bourg, La with a brief struggle with congestive heart failure. She was surrounded by family. Elaine was born on December 24, 1946 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Jimmy and Marion DeVille.

Elaine enjoyed cooking, baking and spending time with her grandchildren;...

Agnes Leger

Agnes Leger

Aug 21, 2014

Agnes Leger 96 entered into eternal rest Thursday August 21,2014 in Harbor Hospices Nursing Home in Lake Charles, Mrs. Leger was born in Moet Waters and she a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She love making flower arrangements for Muller''s Store Downtown Lake Charles, she love to cook for her...

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