Obituaries

Aug 19, 2014

Leo Rideaux, Sr. was born to the late Nathan (Lovenia Linton) Rideaux on September 28, 1930 in Washington, Louisiana.

Leo loved fishing, cooking, making people laugh, just never a dull moment. However, his favorite past time was barbecuing and watching the family enjoy his barbecue, especially his barbecued ribs. He was a People''s Person and home was...

Aug 14, 2014

Mary Maudra Wiley (maiden name Laffinet), aged 75, died early Thursday morning, August 14th, 2014 in Lake Charles.

She was a native of Lake Charles, Louisiana. She was an Army veteran. She was a nurse at the prestigious Kansas University Medical Center located in Kansas City, Kansas. After moving back to Louisiana, Mary lived out the rest...

Aug 10, 2014

Ethel Lee Savone, 87, of Lake Charles, LA entered into rest on Sunday, August 10, 2014, in a local hospital. She was born on January 12, 1927 in Youngsville, LA to the late Willie and Rose Parker Lee.

She was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church where she was a member of Food Ministry, Sunday School...

Aug 8, 2014

Henry Randle, 82, of Lake Charles, LA, passed Sunday, August 3, 2014 in alocal hospital. Mr. Randle was a native of Opelousas, LA, and lived most of his life in Lake Charles, LA. He began his career in law enforcement as one of the first black deputies in the Marshall''s Office, later becoming a deputy with the Calcasieu Parish...

Jul 27, 2014

Mrs. Plumber departed this life in the early morning hours as she slept July 27, 2014, in St. Patrick Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born in Washington, La., raised in Ville Platte, La., and moved to Lake Charles, where she met and married her husband of 53 years, Joseph K. Plumber. To this union, five children were...

Jul 26, 2014

Joyce "Madear"Marie Landry Easton, 84, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2014 peacefully in her home. She was a born January 1, 1930 in Lake Charles, LA to the late Flora Bell Ryan and Satisfiel Landry married to the late Willie H. Easton I and to that union 8 children were born.

She was a lifelong resident of...

Jul 26, 2014

Judy Riggs Valmont, 58, entered peacefully into the pearly gates of heaven on July 26,2014 at 5:30pm. She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, and sister who always put the interest of her family first. The example she lived day by day will forever be a goal her family will strive to reach.

Judy was born in...

Jul 20, 2014

On February 19, 1930 a son was born to Northern and Grace Jenkins in Westmoreland, Virginia. Al, as he was affectionately known to family and friends, graduated from High School in Westmoreland, Virginia at the age of 15 years. He studied some technical Engineering classes which prepared him to serve and enter the United States Air Force at seventeen...

Jul 7, 2014

Paula Faye Broussard Hanchette, 54 was called home on Monday, July 7, 2014 in a local hospital after a sudden illness. Funeral service will be Saturday, July 12, 2014 at 2:00 pm. Visitation will began at 9:00 am at Cathedral of Faith Baptist Church. Pastor Arthur Cullivan, Officiating and Rev. Carl Joseph Sr. Eulogist.

Paula Faye was...

Jun 30, 2014

Kevin Renard Dejean passed away on Monday June 30, 2014 surrounded by his family and friends after a lengthy illness.He attended W. O. Boston High School and ITT Tech.He worked as an Electrician.He was preceded in death by his parents Willie Joseph Dejean Sr. and Elmer Lee Dejean; maternal grandparents Mitchell Guidry and Cora Lee Morris; paternal grandparents Adoff...

Jun 29, 2014

LAKE CHARLES - Harold James Winfrey, 67, died at 6:00am Sunday, June 29, 2014.

He was a native of Kinder, Louisiana and had lived in Lake Charles for many years. Harold was a Navy Veteran. After retiring from Arch Chemicals, he was currently employed as a Process Technology Instructor at Sowela Technical Community College. He was a...

Jun 22, 2014

Mr. Earl Lawrence Ringo Jr. was born May 1, 1927, in Lake Charles, to the parents of Earl Lawrence Ringo Sr. and Evelyn Alexander Ringo.

He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at new Emanuel Baptist Church, under the leadership of the late Pastor Goins.Earl Ringo joined the U.S. Army in 1945 in San...

Jun 12, 2014

Samuel W. Hypolite "Mr. Sam", 67, was called home on June 12, 2014 in a local hospital. Mr. Sam grew up in St. Martinville La., and graduated from W.O. Boston High School in 1964. Upon his graduation, Mr. Sam served in the U.S. Army. Upon completion of serving his time in the Army, he met and married Patricia A....

Jun 9, 2014

On Monday, June 9, 2014 God called from the Garden of Life Irma Ann Chavis Cade. God called her above to the everlasting sanctuary prepared for them who die in the Lord, so that they can rest from their labor. Words need not be expressed to explain the emptiness that our hearts now feel at the departing of our...

Jun 3, 2014

CLIFTON ANTHONY "MR. PAL" HARMON JR.

LAKE CHARLES - CLIFTON ANTHONY "MR. PAL" HARMON JR., 33, DIED AT 10:50 PM TUESDAY JUNE 3RD, 2014, IN LAKE CHARLES, LA.

HE WAS A BORN AND RAISED IN LAKE CHARLES, LA. WHERE AS A CHILD HE ATTENDED THE INSTITUTE OF THE DIVINE METAPHYSICAL RESEARCH INCORPORATED - (I.DM.R.) BIBLE...

Jun 1, 2014

Robert Jean was born to the union of Roosevelt and Mary Earlene Jean on June 23, 1943. He went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 1, 2014. Robert was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. He accepted the Lord at an early age and remained a faithful believer in God.

Robert...

May 28, 2014

Shirley Williams was born May 14, 1940, to the union of Preston Macon and Ethel Woods.

She went into eternal peace on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, in Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Preston Macon and Ethel Woods; andher husband, Marshall L. Williams.

She is survived by...

May 22, 2014

Linus Bellard, Sr. was born July 28, 1938 to the late Jack and Alphonsine Bellard in Church Point, Louisiana. He was the 5th child born to this union. Linus came to know the Lord at a very young age at Mother of Mercy Catholic Church of Church Point, La. He was raised in Church Point, Louisiana and attended Mother...

May 8, 2014

Rosa Bea Hagger Lewis, the oldest of six children of the late Leroy and Lela Hagger was born March 1, 1928 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She departed this life for the spiritual domain on May 8, 2014.

She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at New Emmanuel Baptist Church and remained a faithful and...

May 4, 2014

Laura Lee Gobert, of Lake Charles, Louisiana departed this life on Sunday, May 4, 2014. Mrs. Gobert was born in St. Landry Parish and raised in Lake Charles. She was born on December 21, 1947 to Cleo Jones and Helen Guillory Jones.

She was christened and raised in the Catholic faith. Laura was a member of Immaculate...