Emma Johnson
Feb 6, 2013
"And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them." Revelation 14:13
Sister Emma Bell Jacob Johnson blessed by God for 100 years spent her life working for...
Florence Floyd Fontenot
Feb 5, 2013
Florence Floyd Fontenot born March 2, 1925, of Lake Charles left this world on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 in a local hospital surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Houston Fontenot, Jr. to whom she was married to for 65 years; they resided in Lake Charles, LA.
Florence was born to Edmonia...
Curley Handy, Jr.
Jan 19, 2013
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the Righteous Judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing." II Timothy 4:7-8
On...
Michael Gallow
Jan 17, 2013
Michael Gallow was born to the late Rodney and Viola Gallow on August 26, 1951.
Michael was a member of At The Church Of Lake Charles where he served under the leadership of Pastor Fredrick LaFleur. Michael was employed by Turner Industries where he later retired due to illness.  He was preceded in death by his parents....
Semonia Broussard Taylor
Jan 17, 2013
Semonia Broussard Taylor was born in Carencro, LA, on Feb. 19, 1914 to Simon Broussard and Azeno Leblanc Broussard.
She has lived in Lake Charles, LA for many years. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and a member of the Christian Mothers.
She was united in holy matrimony to Elowishas...
Lisa Boutte
Jan 15, 2013
Lisa Boutte, a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, La., peacefully slipped into everlasting sleep and into the bosom of the heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at Christus St. Patrick Hospital. Lisa was born May 18, 1974, in Lake Charles, La. to the late Myrna Boutte.
She leaves to cherish her memories; her companion Terrell Cole...
William Leroy Coley
Jan 13, 2013
William Leroy (Bill) Coley, 77, was born to Robert and Helen Coley on January 12, 1935, in Charleston, S.C. They preceded him in death.
He was united in Holy Matrimony to Theresa Davis Coley who preceded him in death.
Bill as he was called had a love for horses which he trained and ran at...
Gloria Jean Pinkney Ambrose
Jan 12, 2013
Gloria Jean Pinkney Ambrose, 75, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013, with her family at her side. Born on December 31, 1937 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late William Raymond Pinkney and Sallie Fort Pinkney. She attended Ricard Elementary, St. Mary's Academy, Xavier University of New Orleans, Louisiana and Straight Business School of New Orleans....
Levander Hursey, Jr.
Jan 10, 2013
Levander Hursey, Jr. departed this life on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 5:00 PM at Winn Parish Medical Center, Winnfield, Louisiana. Levander Hursey, Jr. was born on April 13, 1936 in Lake Charles, LA to the late Levander, Hursey, Sr. and Mary Magdaline Lezine Hursey. He lived in Lake Charles, LA all of his natural life and was united...
Theresa Cormier
Jan 9, 2013
Theresa Cormier daughter of the late Carris and Leota LeBlanc 76 died at 1:15pm Tuesday, January 9, 2013 in DeKalb Medical Hospital in Decatur Georgia. She's preceded by her late husband Melvin J. Cormier Sr. and daughter Carline Hanney. She lived in Lake Charles, Louisiana for 55 years. She was a home-maker and a caterer. She was a faithful...
Leo Bradley, Sr.
Jan 6, 2013
Lake Charles- Leo "Deek" Bradley, Sr., 91  passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2013 in a local hospital. He accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age and was baptized in Gold Dust, La. In the 50′s he relocated to Lake Charles, La. and united with Christian Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. W.C....
Mark ChrÉTien Sr
Jan 1, 2013
Mark Anthony Chrétien, Sr. "Tootie/Redbird" was born on June 13, 1959 to the late Edward Chrétien Sr. and Lilly Deville Chrétien in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was the 5th child born of 6 to this union. He died December 19, 2013 at the age of 54.
Mark was a 1977 graduate of W. O. Boston High School...
Albertha Edwards
Jan 1, 2013
Homegoing Celebration for Sister Albertha Louise Tezeno Edwards will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday December 28, 2013, and visitation is from 9 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. at Greater St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Shelton Charles Dixon of Baton Rouge, LA and Rev. Samuel C. Tolbert Jr., Pastor will be officiating. Burial will be in the Combre...
Billy Ann Kennedy
Dec 29, 2012
Funeral services for Billy Kennedy will be held at United Christian Fellowship Ministries on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 11:00 am. Visitation will be held from 9:00am – 11:00am. Pastor Ronald L. Mayo will officiate. Burial will be at Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Billy Ann Kennedy was born March...
Gustavia Edwards
Dec 27, 2012
LAKE CHARLES — Gustavia Broussard Edwards, 80, passed through heaven's gates on, Thursday, December 27, 2012 at a local hospital.
Gustavia was born on December 7, 1932 in Lewisburg, La. to the late Wilfred and Augustine Broussard. She was devoted to her husband and children. She cherished the times she spent with her husband, children, grandchildren, and...
Irene Mayo
Dec 26, 2012
Our mother was a generous, gracious, proud and loving person who was always there to help anyone in need. She was our mentor, confidant, and friend. Irene was affectionately known by her husband, family and friends as "Rene".
Irene Mayo was the third of eight children born on June 19, 1931 in  Opelousas, Louisiana....
Horace Joseph Washington, Jr.
Dec 23, 2012
Horace Joseph Washington, Jr., 64, of Lake Charles, Louisiana died Sunday, December 23, 2012 at St. Patrick Hospital. He was the son of Ruthie Lee Washington and Horace Joseph Washington, Sr. of Natchez, Mississippi. He was born in Natchez, Mississippi.
Horace was baptized and joined Union Baptist Church at an early age in Natchez, Mississippi. He became...
Roderick "Rd" Davis
Dec 15, 2012
Roderick "RD" Davis, 52, passed away on December 15, 2012. He was born in Los Angeles, CA on November 5, 1960 to Daniel Davis and Helen Steele Davis. RD graduated from Banning High School and upon graduation enlisted in the United States Army. He retired early after 13 years of service as a Sergeant. He met Bernadette M. Singleton...
Elcid C. Ceasar
Dec 14, 2012
Elcid C. Ceasar, 36 died Friday, December 14, 2012 in his residence. - Elcid Ceasar, a native of Lake Charles, LA graduated from Lakes High School in Tacoma, WA in 1994. Upon graduation he relocated to Lake Charles, LA and attended McNeese State University. He was employed at Casa Manana for 17 years before opening his own restaurant Cid's...
Janet Blake Sias
Dec 14, 2012
Janet Blake Sias, 59, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, December 14,2012 at a local hospital.
Janet was born January 5, 1953 in Lake Charles, La to James and Margaret Blake. Janet was a long time resident of Lake Charles but also briefly lived in Lafayette, La, Dallas and Houston Texas, and Bowling Green, KY. Janet loved...
