Matthew Rideau
Oct 18, 2013
On Oct. 18, 2013, Matthew Rideau, 67, peacefully departed this life at 11:25 a.m. surrounded by his children and loved ones.
A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, La., he received Christ at an early age by baptism at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He later became a member of St. Henry''s Catholic Church where he was an usher...
Judy Ann Lewis Robertson
Oct 14, 2013
Judy Ann Lewis Robertson, age 71, passed away on October 14, 2013. A native of Lake Charles and long time employee of Dillard's Department Store, Thrifty way Pharmacy, and a retiree of Bell South, Lake Charles Division. She is a graduate of Sacred Heart Catholic School. Survived by two sons Patrick Charles Robertson, II of North Brunswick, NJ; Brian...
Essie S Hampton
Oct 7, 2013
Essie S. Hampton 84, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 7th, after a brief illness. Essie was born in Gibsland, Louisiana to loving parents, Albert and Jessie F. Shyne. Essie graduated from Coleman High School on May 26th, 1950. Essie married her husband, Leon Hampton in January of that year.
Essie has been a resident...
Leona Guillory-Espree
Sep 23, 2013
Leona Guillory-Espree, 76, departed this life September 23 2013.
Leona was born March 27, 1938 in Opelousas, LA. to the parents of Gilbert Guillory & Emma Bellard-Guillory. To this union two children was born, Leona and Lionel Guillory. Emma remarried Ned Carmouche, to this union ten children was born; Ollie, Bernice, Wilma, Annie, Ezia Mae, Sandra, Joseph,...
Albert Stevens Sr
Sep 20, 2013
Albert "Boy" Stevens Sr. age 74 went to his eternal rest on September 20, 2013 at Christus St. Patrick Hospital here in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was born on March 27, 1939 (1of 12) to Dave and Octavia (Victorian) Stevens in Lacassine, Louisiana. Mr. Stevens was a long time resident of Lake Charles for the past 71 years. He...
Joseph E "Jay" Austin Iii
Sep 20, 2013
Joseph E. "Jay" Austin III, 34, went to be with the Lordon Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013. He was a resident of Lake Charles, La.
Jay was a graduate of Lake Charles, Boston High School and later attended Sowela Technical Community College. He was an avid salesman for a local company. Jay was an excellent cook for his...
Raymond Dugar
Sep 19, 2013
Raymond Dugar of Lake Charles, La., passed away in his home on Sept. 19, 2013. He was born on Jan. 6, 1924, in Iowa, La., toIke Dugar and Ernestine ("Chile") Prejean. Raymond had a lifelong love of fishing and baseball, especially the Negro Leagues. He was an avid birdwatcher, a master chef at barbecuing, and he was a superb...
Alexander "Skip" Johnson Iii
Sep 11, 2013
Alexander Louis "Skip" Johnson, III, 52, died at 9:57p.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2013, at St. Patrick Hospital.
"Skip" ("Skipper" to most of his family and childhood friends), was born in Natchez, MS, October 21, 1960, to Alexander Louis Johnson, Jr. and Carolyn Clemons Johnson. He has lived in Lake Charles for most of his adult life. He...
Kaylon Norman Jackson
Sep 10, 2013
Kaylon Norman Jackson, 33, of Lake Charles entered into eternal life on Sept. 10,2013. He was a native of Iowa and graduated from Iowa High School. He was a member of Zion Travelers Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the Rev. Herman Weston.
Survivors include his wife, Christy Guillory Jacksonof Lake Charles; two sons, Kaiden Nicholas...
Houston Kaough
Sep 8, 2013
On Sept. 8, 2013, our Lord called Houston Kaough home.
On Aug. 10, 1925, God blessed the union of Idell and Elisha Kaough Sr., with the birth of Houston Kaough in Welsh, La. Houston would be nurtured in a loving family of seven children. Within that environment, he developed a strong sense and respect for family, hard...
Rena Guillory
Sep 5, 2013
Funeral Services for Rena Guillory will be held at11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at Our Lady ofPerpetual Help Catholic Church in Jennings, LA with Rev.Father Celsius Offor officiating.She was a long time resident of the Jenningscommunity. Burial will be in St. Ann Catholic ChurchCemetery in Mallet, LA, under the direction of CombreFuneral Home in Lake Charles, LA.Mrs. Guillory...
Wilson Clayton Jr
Aug 19, 2013
Wilson Joseph Clayton Jr. was born on March 6, 1948 to Wilson and Ruby Lee Clayton in Lake Charles, LA.; On Monday August 19, 2013 the Lord called him home. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, LA.; He was employed by the Calcasieu Parish School Board for twenty-eight years. He was united in marriage to Linda (Lartigue)...
Lessie V Gallien
Aug 18, 2013
Lessie V. Gallien, age 97 died at 7:15pm Sunday, August 18, 2013 in her home.
She was a native of St. Landry Parish and she lived in Lake Charles, La. for 70 years. She has been a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church since 1943. She has been a member of Ladies of Auxiliary since July...
Junius Jefferson Iii
Aug 10, 2013
LAKE CHARLES Junius "T-June" Jefferson III, 61, was called home on Saturday, Aug. 10, in a local hospital.
On Sept. 5, 1951, Junius Jefferson III was born to the late Junius Jefferson Jr. and Mary Lee Avery Jefferson. Junius was the only boy with eight sisters. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, La. He was...
Audrey Gradney Delafose
Aug 6, 2013
Audrey Gradney Delafose, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, at 2 a.m. in a local hospital.
Audrey Gradney Delafose was born Dec. 19, 1931, in Oberlin, La., to the late Murphy and Alida Gradney. In 1950, she united with Mount Calvary Baptist Church where she remained a faithful member. She was involved in the...
Gretchen Shinnett-Hill
Jul 26, 2013
GRETCHEN SHINNETT-HILL 70, OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA PASSED AWAY ON Friday July 26th2013
She was born to the late Davis J Shinnett and CoraRoberts on Sept 23,1942, She was raised in Lake Charles Louisiana. She was a retired veteran of the Navy,Gretchen is survived by one Aunt Emma Brewster and one Sister Dalena M Shinnett, Nieces Ireahna...
Delma Mitchell Sr
Jul 25, 2013
SGT. DELMA JOSEPH MITCHELL, SR.UNITED STATES ARMY RETIRED"FRENCHIE"
Delma departed this life on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at the age of 91. He was born on June 6, 1922 to Elmus Mitchell and Agatha Harris in Lake Charles, LA and was affectionately nicknamed "Frenchie".
"Frenchie" grew up in Lake Charles and attended Second Ward Colored...
Aaron L "Pop" Joubert Sr
Jul 13, 2013
Aaron L. "Pop" Joubert Sr. died Saturday, July 13, 2013, at his home at the age of 86. He leaves to mourn his wife of 65 years, Beulah Charles Joubert, and seven children Mrs. Daisy Pitre (Anthony), Mr. Aaron Joubert Jr. (Valenti), Leatrice Joubert, Mrs. Janice Long (Thomas), Mrs. Agnes Boyd (Byron), Mr. Eric Joubert Sr. (Naomi) and Dr....
Henry Schlesinger Sr
Jul 10, 2013
LAKE CHARLES Henry "Tubby" Schlesinger Sr., 81, was called home on July 10, 2013, in a local hospital.
Mr. Schlesinger was born on September 1, 1931, in Creole, La., to Annie Miller, and Douglas Schlesinger. He joined the United States Air Force and served 10 years before being honorably discharged in 1961. He raised his family and...
Eva Deloach Russell
Jul 1, 2013
Eva Christina DeLoach Russell was born August 1, 1936, in Winnfield, La., to Sebron DeLoach Sr. and Cammie Dotson DeLoach.
Eva later married the late Stillwell Adam Russell. Eva was blessed with three children, Dr. Victor (Kathleen) DeLoach of Lithia, Fla., Carolyn Sanders of Baton Rouge, La., and Stillwell J. (Mary) Russell Sr. of New Orleans, La....
