Obituaries

Nov 7, 2012

Vivian Valerie, 77 died at 5:30am on Wednesday, November 07, 2012 in St. Patrick's Hospital.  She was a native of Belleview, La. and lived in Lake Charles, for 60 th years.

She was a bus driver for the Calcasieu Hope Center for several years.  She was a fourth degree lady of grace, a third degree ladies auxiliary...

Oct 29, 2012

Helen Rascoe Reliford, 89, passed away peacefully in her home on October 29, 2012.  She was born in Ringgold, LA on March 17, 1923 to N.R. Rascoe and Arettie Rascoe.  She was housekeeper and a caregiver for many years.  She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Springhill C.M.E. Church in Ringgold, LA.  She was...

Oct 27, 2012

Stella Broussard died on October 27, 2012 at her daughter's home in Lake Charles, Louisiana after 93 years of life. Stella was the 7 th of 9 children born to Pierre and Celestine Celest Broussard in Broussard, Louisiana. She spent her formative years in Lafayette, Louisiana. Stella moved to Lake Charles in 1940, and became a member of Sacred...

Oct 26, 2012

LAKE CHARLES — Jesic Cravens Jr. left this earth on Friday, Ocotber 26, 2012 at 7:30 at home. He was very much loved by his family.

He was born to Jesic Cavens Sr. and Mae Del Hebert on July 7, 1954, along with his twin Jessica. He was educated at Sacred Heart Elementary, Reynaud Junior High, and...

Oct 22, 2012

On October 22, 2012, our all wise and knowing father saw fit to call Mrs. Alma Lewis Mcwoodson Reed home. Mrs. Reed was a devoted wife and mother. She was one who put the interest of her family first. She saw to it that her children were given the best that she could provide she gave love, spiritual nourishment,...

Oct 10, 2012

Bernard Lane was the last surviving child born to the union of the late Willie and Lucille Giles Laine. He was born June 29, 1925, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Lillian Hunter Roan, Otis Ruth Lane, and Rosie Lane; five brothers, Elmo and Lloyd Hunter, Willie, Worder, and Doyle Lane; sister-in-law Juanita...

Oct 10, 2012

Moise Tezeno, Sr., 89, was born to the late Alcee and Julia Tezeno in Grand Prairie, Louisiana. He was the fourth child of ten children. He accepted Christ at an early age. Moise grew up in Grand Prairie and then moved to Plaisance, Louisiana where he attended St. Joseph Catholic Church. Moise met and married Theresa Guillory...

Oct 9, 2012

I am in Heaven, dear ones, all's so happy, all's so bright! There's perfect joy and beauty in this everlasting light. All the pain and grief are over, every restless tossing passed. I am now at peace forever, safely home in Heaven at last.

On Tuesday, October 9, 2012, the angel of silence appeared before our beloved...

Oct 7, 2012

On October 7, 2012, the heavenly angels carried Marjorie Craven Guillory to her heavenly home. She was born September 3, 1926 in Mallet, Louisiana to the union of John Marcel Craven and Odelia Simon. After her mother died at an early age, Marjorie was raised by her grandmother Monique Craven and her father.

Marjorie was a resident...

Oct 5, 2012

Barbara "James" Lewis

Proceeded in death by her mother Leatrice Ingram, her father Jasper Schade and her sister Daisy Poullard.

Left to Cherish her memories are her husband Lawrence Lewis Jr of Lake Charles LA, one sister Joycelyn Schade Guidry of Houston Tx

One Aunt Mattie Adams of Phoenix Az.

Two...

Oct 2, 2012

Dorothy G. Pete, 66, was called home on Tuesday, October 2,2012 at 8:30 pm, at Methodist hospital in Houston, TX. She was born in Colfax, Louisiana on November 8,1945 to the late Annie Lee Gray and Eli Jones both of Colfax. She was a graduate from W.O Boston. She continued her education at McNeese State University where she went ...

Oct 1, 2012

- Ruby Williams, 87, was called home to the Lord on Monday, October 1, 2012 with her loved ones by her side.  She was born December 27, 1924 in Welsh, Louisiana, but lived most of her life in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Ruby was called by many names: Momma, Grandmother, Aunt Ruby and Dear Friend. She gave herself...

Sep 23, 2012

Orville Flowers, Jr. 68, was born on April 5, 1945 in Lake Charles, LA to Rosa Rodgas and Orville Flowers, Sr.

He was baptized at an early age at Christian Baptist Church under the Leadership of the late Dr. W. C. Clark. He was a great worker as a young man growing up in the church diligently...

Sep 21, 2012

Marceline J. Perry was born to the late Caleb and Beatrice Johnson on July 10, 1927 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was the youngest of three children. She was united in holy matrimony to the late Theodore M. Perry on March 2, 1951. And to this union was born one son, Tony L. Perry. She departed this life on...

Sep 15, 2012

Vorise Guillory, Jr. was born September 6, 1923.  He is the oldest son of Bertha Bias and Vorise Guillory, Sr.  Vorise grew up in Opelousas, Louisiana and spent most of his life in Jamaica, New York.  He worked as a longshoreman and retired after thirty years.

While in New York he became a Free Mason.  He also...

Sep 15, 2012

Lauraline Ellen Orebo Guidry entered eternal rest at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at her home after a lengthy illness. Lauraline lived in Lake Charles, LA for the past 61 years.  She accepted her calling as homemaker, mother and wife and fulfilled that calling until she heard the words, "Well done, my good and faithful servant."  Lauraline...

Sep 9, 2012

Edward Taylor was born in Ragley,La., on August 1, 1921 to the late Henry and Dora Taylor.   He has been a resident ofLake Charles,La., for over 87 years where he attended the Second Ward Color School.   He was married to the late Hazel Caligan Taylor for over 59 years.

He was baptized at an early age and...

Sep 8, 2012

Marceline Vital Simon Thomas, 72, Lake Charles – departed this life on Saturday, September 8, 2012.  Born December 7, 1939, in Lacassine, LA, she lived in Lake Charles most of her life.

Those left to cherish her memory; one daughter Bristle Shenell Simon (Cedric) of Lake Charles; three sons, Lester Simon Jr. (Charlotte) of Viera, FL; Wayne...

Sep 1, 2012

Marion Anthony Villery, 86, of Lake Charles, LA, departed this life Saturday, September 2012, at his residence.

Marion was born on March 30, 1926 in Plaisance, La to Joseph Lazard Villery and Edolia Sam Villery. He married Nora Barker on August 31, 1952. He was employed by the Greater Lake Charles Water Company for forty-one years. He...

Aug 28, 2012

Herbert Hoover Morrow, 83, of Lake Charles, Louisiana was called home on Tuesday, August 28, 2012, at his residence. He was the son of Cresie Spikes Morrow and Matthew    Morrow Jr. of Moss Bluff, Louisiana. He was born in Moss Bluff, Louisiana.

He attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Lake Charles, Louisiana where he was...