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Thomas E Donald Sr

Thomas E Donald Sr

Jun 7, 2013

Thomas E. Donald Sr., better known as "Teddy," was born on December 8, 1947 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He was the fourth of nine children. He was preceded in death by his parents Eddie Frank Donald and Lillie Corrine Donald, and wife Marian Donald.

Teddy was born with an incredible thirst for knowledge and was a voracious reader....

Jules Phillip Francis

Jules Phillip Francis

Jun 6, 2013

Jules Phillip Francis 76, died on June 6, 2013 in his home. He was born in Mallet, Louisiana on January 23, 1937. He lived in Lake Charles, Louisiana most of his life and was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Jules worked as a construction laborer through Laborer''s international Union of North America Local 207 for...

Ivanhoe Terry

Ivanhoe Terry

Jun 5, 2013

Superintendent Ivanhoe Terry was born October 15, 1947 to the late Mr. Adolf Terry, Sr. and Mrs. Gary Terry in Pickens, Arkansas. He received his education in Dumas, Arkansas. After completing high school he joined the United States Army. While in the military he continued his education, as well as attended Pine Bluff Vocational Technical School and Seward County...

Wilda Malveaux-Francis

Wilda Malveaux-Francis

May 25, 2013

Wilda Mae Malveaux-Francis, 74, died on May 25, 2013 in a local nursing home. She was born in Opelousas, Louisiana on January 9, 1939. She lived in Lake Charles, Louisiana for 48 years and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She served as a member of the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary, St. Rita Court 31....

Calvin Malveaux

Calvin Malveaux

May 18, 2013

Calvin Joseph Malveaux was born on March 11, 1929 in Plaisance, LA. to the late Culver and Mable (Bertrand) Malveaux.

He was a very loving and caring person who never met a stranger. He served in the U.S. Army from January 4, 1951 to December 19, 1952. He was the owner and operator of Malveaux''s Barber shop...

Alvin J Cormier

Alvin J Cormier

May 18, 2013

Alvin J. Cormier, "Good Rockin Alvin," 87, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his wife of 59 years and his beloved children.

He was born June 23, 1925, to Jules and Marie Cormier of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. Alvin is survived by his wife, Audrey Cormier, son, Michael Cormier, of Lake Charles, and daughter...

Wallace Willmore

Wallace Willmore

May 16, 2013

One of seven children, Wallace was the youngest son of the late George and Mary Willmore. He was born February 10, 1946, in Mossville, La. Following his parents death, his sister Louise became his primary caregiver. Affectionately nicknamed "Poon," he was loved dearly and spoiled by everyone in the family. In his early years, he enjoyed getting out of...

Edward Minix

Edward Minix

May 14, 2013

I have fought a good fight, I have finishedmy course, I have kept the faith.II Timothy 4:7

On April 9, 1929 Eugene and Mary Smith Minix were blessed with a healthy baby boy they named Edward Minix. Edward was born in Sunset, Louisiana. He was the eighth in a family of nine children. He was a friendly...

Evelyn Marie Dumas Lewis

Evelyn Marie Dumas Lewis

Apr 29, 2013

Evelyn Marie Dumas Lewis (affectionately known at "T. T." to all who knew her) entered her life journey on September 30, 1934 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She was the youngest of three children and the only girl born to the union of the late Almeta Trahan Dumas and the late Horace James Dumas.

She was baptized into...

Paranell Bias Lewis

Paranell Bias Lewis

Apr 28, 2013

On July 22, 1967, Paranell Bias Lewis also known as "Nell" was born to the late Shirley Bias Sr. and Velma Ardoin Bias in Ville Plate, LA. At the age of three she moved to Lake Charles, LA., where she became a faithful member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Nell graduated from Washington Marion High School. She...

Mertais Lee Heard

Mertais Lee Heard

Apr 27, 2013

Mertais Lee Heard was called home on Saturday April 27, 2013 in Sulphur, LA. She was born December 31, 1932 to the late Robert Singelton and Albertha Harper Palmer in DeRidder, LA.

She was a faithful and devoted member of Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church where she was baptized at an early age by the late Rev...

Michael Jerome Armelin

Michael Jerome Armelin

Apr 24, 2013

Michael Jerome Armelin was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on December 26, 1957 to Theodore Joseph and Edwina Rita Booth Armelin. He went to be with the Lord on April 24, 2013, at the age of 55.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Edwina Rita Booth Armelin and brother, Glenn Joseph Armelin.

He...

Mckinley "Kenny" Jones

Mckinley "Kenny" Jones

Apr 21, 2013

On Sunday, April 21, 2013, at 9:35 pm the Lord called McKinley "Kenny" Jones home at the age of 82.

McKinley "Kenny" Jones was born January 22, 1931 to the late Eddie Jones, Sr. and Louisa Malone Jones in Plaisance, Louisiana. He was raised in a Christian home and was baptized at an early age at St....

James L Chavis

James L Chavis

Apr 15, 2013

Mr. James L. Chavis, 63, of Lake Charles went home to be with the Lord on April 15, 2013 at his residence.

James was born in Columbus, Tx to Dorothy Chavis (Fred) Walker. he retired from PPG Industries in 2010. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Natasha Guillory, 1 brother Fred Walker.

He...

James Ceasar

James Ceasar

Apr 14, 2013

His funeral will be at 12pm Saturday, April 20, in Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 am Saturday, April 20, in the Funeral Home.

George "Johnny" Walker Jr

George "Johnny" Walker Jr

Apr 6, 2013

George "Johnny" Walker, Jr. was born on July 22, 1939 in Elizabeth, Louisiana to his late parents George Walker, Sr. and Marie Solomon.

Johnny and his family moved to Lake Charles, Louisiana at an early age. He attended Boston High School and entered into the United States Army in his late teenage years. He was honorably discharged...

Hilda Theresa Harris

Hilda Theresa Harris

Apr 3, 2013

Hilda Theresa Leger Harris was born to the union of Amelina LeBlanc Leger and Henry Leger in Eunice, Louisiana on November 1, 1926. She was a longtime member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.

Hilda loved taking care of stray cats who she named all with president''s name, and she had a personal cat who was...

Betty Sue Green

Betty Sue Green

Mar 30, 2013

Betty Sue Green, 52, was called home on March 30, in her residence.

Betty Sue Green born on April 10, 1960 to the late Calvin and Beatrice Fetterson of Charolette, North Carolina. Betty moved to Lake Charles in the 1980 and married Willie "Pnut" Green she graduated from Bts School of nursing where she worked in nursing...

Bishop Joseph Elton Fobbs

Bishop Joseph Elton Fobbs

Mar 19, 2013

Bishop Joseph Elton Fobbs was born from the union of Joseph Fobbs and Idell Cook in Lake Charles, Louisiana, the forth of ten children.

Bishop Fobbs was married first to Mary Eva Guillory Fobbs and then to his loving and faithful wife of forty-seven years, Geraldine Thibodeaux Fobbs. This union joined together five children, Deborah Fobbs Collins,...

Virginia Simon Adams

Virginia Simon Adams

Mar 12, 2013

Virginia Marie "Jean" Simon Adams, 75, passed on to glory at 12:20 P.M. on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at St. Patrick Hospital while surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was a native of Loreauville, LA but lived in Lake Charies for the majority of her life. During her lifetime, she held employment at Piccadilly Cafeteria and Suffolk...

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