Obituaries

Aug 25, 2012

Mr. Bilbo was called home on Saturday, August 25, 2012 in a local hospital.

A native of Kinder and a longtime resident of Lake Charles, he retired from Cit-Con. A member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife Carmen Bilbo of 35 years; one son Stephen J. Bilbo of Lake Charles;...

Aug 23, 2012

Tammy Lynn Guillory, daughter of Edolia Brown Dartez and the late Alton Dartez, Sr. was born September 2, 1970 in Jennings, LA and departed on August 23, 2012 in Shreveport, LA.

Tammy accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at OLPH Catholic Church, later joining St. Paul Baptist Church.

She was a graduate...

Aug 19, 2012

MOSS BLUFF—Bonny Mott Simon, 65, was called to eternal rest at his residence on Sunday, August 19, 2012.

He was born on April 2, 1947 to Lillian Macy Simon in Moss Bluff, La. Bonny accepted Christ at an early age. He was a member of Midway Baptist Church for most of his life, where he enjoyed teaching...

Aug 9, 2012

Jennings- Edolia Richard Gordon, 77, was called home on Thursday,  August 9, in her home in Jennings.  Her funeral will be at 11am Saturday, August 18,  in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in  Jennings.  Burial will be in Our Lady of Perpetual Help cemetery under  the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday,  August 17,...

Aug 7, 2012

On March 6, 1945 Frankie Mae Simon was born in Lake Charles,Louisiana to Letha Jones Simon and Talton Simon. At an early age she was baptized at Old Emmanuel Baptist Church. Later in life she became a member of United Christian Fellowship under the leadership of Pastor Ronald L.Mayo until death.

She was a devoted wife to...

Aug 6, 2012

On August 6, 2012 the death angel came knocking on the door. Isiah Morris, Sr. was called home to rest. On that day Eligah Morris and Ethel Gradney were awaiting at the heavenly doors. Isiah Morris was a hard worker for the Calcasieu Parish School Board. He worked as a Janitor until retirement.

Isiah Morris was born in Opelousas,...

Aug 2, 2012

Elnora Mary Carrier Burke 82, of Iowa, Louisiana, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2012 in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Elnora was born in Welsh, Louisiana to the late Joe Carrier and Stella Jones Carrier on March 16, 1930.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Joseph Burke, Jr. and sisters, Eula Johnson,...

Aug 1, 2012

Lake Charles – Funeral service for James A. "Bull" Beloney, age 85, will be held on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 11:00 am at United Christian Fellowship Church.  Pastor Ronald L. Mayo will officiate. Visitation will be held from 9:00am-11:00am.

James was a native of Gueydan, LA and moved to Lake Charles, LA in 1952.  He was...

Jul 28, 2012

Joseph Burke, Jr., 87, of Iowa, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2012 in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Visitation will be held at Combre Funeral Home on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at 9:00am to 10:30am.

Funeral service will be held at St. Henry Catholic Church on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at 11:00am with Reverend Bryan...

Jul 28, 2012

Josephine White was born in Leonville, LA to the late Joseph and Regina (Vallien) White on October 13, 1927.  She originally lived in Opelousas, LA then moved to Lake Charles, LA where she lived the remainder of her life.  She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.  She was a retired Cosmetologist and Seamstress.  She loved...

Jul 28, 2012

Lake Charles – Rodney (Paw Paw) Guidry was called home surrounded by family and friends, Saturday, July 28, 2012.  He will lovingly be remembered for his devotion to his family and his faith.

Mr. Guidry was born on January 8, 1929 as the 4 th of seven (7) children to Spencer and Bernadette Thomas Guidry. Rodney was...

Jul 22, 2012

LAKE CHARLES – God sent home an angel Doris Cecile "Lil Doris" Blanchard.  She died at 1:00 AM, Sunday, July 22, 2012 at her home.  Doris was born on March 1, 1987 in Lake Charles, Louisiana.  She had lived in Lake Charles for 23 years. For the past two years, she resided in Cypress, TX, where she was teaching...

Jul 18, 2012

Lake Charles- Gerald Wayne "June" Fondel Jr., 30, departed this life on Wednesday, July 18, 2012.

Gerald was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. On March 7, 1982, he was born to the union of Gerald Sr and the late Sandra Faye Fondel.  Gerald accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by the late Rev....

Jul 10, 2012

Willie Mae Provost Vallean, 67, departed this life on Tuesday July 10, 2012 in a local hospital.

She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a faithful lifelong member of Christian Baptist Church, where she was a part of Circle number three and the Gospel Choir.

She was preceded in death by her...

Jun 30, 2012

Lake Charles – Stella Thierry, was called to her heavenly home on June 30, 2012.

She was born January 7, 1931 to the late Alcide LeDay and Ida Mae Edwards – Thomas.

Stella leaves to cherish her memory, one son, John Grant (Sharon) Thierry, Jr., four daughters, Verna (Leonard) LeBlanc and Rachel Thierry both of...

Jun 27, 2012

IOWA-Eunice Vital Bellard, (68) was born on July 27, 1943 to June 27, 2012.  She passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2012 in a Houston, Texas Hospital.

Mrs. Bellard was a retiree after 27 years employed by Calcasieu Parish School Board.  She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph T. Bellard, Father Lee Vital, Sr., Mother...

Jun 24, 2012

Jessie Dixson Jr. age 80, died, Sunday, June 24, 2012, in Lake Charles Memorial Hospital extended care facility. He was born in Meeker, LA on October 26, 1931 and lived in Lake Charles, La. for 55 years. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. Upon moving to Lake Charles he joined Pleasant Hill Baptist Church...

Jun 20, 2012

Lake Charles- Dawn P. Jackson Jones, 55, died at 1:35 p.m .E.T Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, KY.

She was a native of Independence, LA, and lived in Lake Charles for 30 years. She was a registered nurse for 22 years. She was working as a clinical advisor for Humana...

Jun 16, 2012

Mildred Hicks Bellard was born on June 27, 1929 in Deweyville, Texas to the late Clara Edwards and Will Hicks.  She was married to the late Milton Bellard, Sr. in 1948.  To this union, one daughter and eleven sons were born.

Mildred accepted Christ at an early age.  She became a member of Sacred Heart Church in...

Jun 10, 2012

Hammond Brooks DeJean, Sr., 86, departed from his earthly home at 12:50 a.m. Sunday, June 10, 2012 in a local hospital.  He was born to the late Adolph and Lucy Brooks DeJean on June 26, 1925.  He was a lifelong native of Lake Charles, LA.

He served in the U.S. Army and received an Honorable Discharge in...