Obituaries

Apr 1, 2012

Pastor Howard John DeJean Sr. born June 24, 1940 to the late John and Alvie DeJean; he departed this life on Sunday April 1, 2012 at his home and at the prepared age of 71.

Pastor Howard DeJean Sr. was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, La. He was employed as a chef at Holiday Inn, IMC,...

Mar 26, 2012

Lula Mae Thomas Senegal 84, passed away at her residence on, Monday, March 26, 2012 surrounded by her love ones.  She was preceded in death by her husband Roy Senegal, Sr.; two sons Lawrence "Dookie" Alexander Senegal and Tyrone Senegal; parents, Isaiah and Rececca Thomas; sisters and eight brothers.

Lula Mae was a native of Shady Side,...

Mar 22, 2012

Rossierio John (Ro) Weston died at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas after a lengthy illness. "Ro" lived in Lake Charles, LA all of his life.  He was an employee with the City of Lake Charles since 2001 and was later promoted to a General Maintenance Worker III and during the time...

Mar 22, 2012

Jessica was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on August 18, 1975.  After graduating from Redan High School in Stone Mountain, Georgia she went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in French and lettered in softball while attending the University of South Carolina Upstate.

Jessica has resided well over twenty years in the Metro Atlanta area.  ...

Mar 19, 2012

Allen "Tee Pop" Landry, 87 died at 2:30 a.m. Monday, March 19, 2012 at his residence.

He was a native of Opelousas, LA and he lived in Lake Charles for 53 years.  He worked for Gulfgate Marine Construction Co. until his retirement in 1987.

Survivors include his daughter, Lorena (Sidney) Royster of Lake Charlesm LA...

Mar 16, 2012

Mr. Nolan Isaac, 90, loving father, was born to Charles and Frances Isaac, September 27, 1921, in New Iberia, Louisiana.  He migrated to Lake Charles in his early 20′s where he resided until his death.  He departed this life March 16, 2012 around 12 noon.  He retired from local 1180 of the International Longshoreman's Association after 32 years of...

Feb 27, 2012

Eyola Semien Deville, 87 was called home on Monday, February 27, in a local hospital.

Eyola was born on December 21, 1924 in Lake Charles to parents Telesma (T.A.)  Semien and Valentine Marie Gradney.  She was a life long active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, belonging to several organizations.  She had an energetic personality and one...

Feb 22, 2012

Florence Savoy (Aunt Black) was born September 28, 1939, in Lawtell, Louisiana to Dave and Clemence (Lavergne) Henderson.  Florence was the sixth child of nine children.  Whitney, Wallace, Shirley, Orell, twin brother Floyd, Lawrence and Mathew.  Florence later gave birth to a daughter Laurie Ann.  In 1963 she married Sidney Savoy, Sr. and lived as a devoted and loving...

Feb 22, 2012

Austin Thomas, Jr. was called home to his eternal resting place on Wednesday, February 22, 2012.

He was born to Austin Thomas, Sr. and Lillian Johnson-Thomas on February 11, 1941 in Lake Charles, LA.

He was reared by his great aunt, Mrs. Rosa B. Smith (Aunt Bee) who inspired his love of cooking and cleaning.  ...

Feb 21, 2012

Lake Charles – Loubirta Jason, 91 was called home on Tuesday, February 21, at her residence.

Her funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 25 in Combre Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.  Visitation is from 12:3o p.m. in the funeral home.

Feb 18, 2012

On Saturday at 2:45 am, February 18, 2012 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, surrounded by the angels and her family, Marjorie (Mary Margis) Riggs Valerie, 82, was escorted by Jesus to enjoy "The place that has been prepared for her". Marjorie, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Eunice Riggs was born in Lawtell, Louisiana on December 6, 1929....

Feb 18, 2012

On February, 18, 2012, Betty Taylor passed away in a local hospital, surrounded by family and friends.  Betty Taylor was born in Lake Charles, LA in 1943, where she graduated from W.O. Boston High School in 1961.  She went on to graduate from Dillard University with a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Sociology.  She resided in New Orleans, LA...

Feb 18, 2012

Nancy T. Spooner, 56 passed away February 8, 2012 in a local hospital.

Funeral services will be held February 18 at 11 a.m. with visitation at 9 a.m. in Combre Funeral Home.

Feb 17, 2012

James A. Coleman was born on October 5, 1952 in Lake Charles, LA to the union of Sylvester and Agnes Milton Coleman.

On Friday morning, February 17th at 12:30 a.m. James departed this earthly life and went to join his Savior.

James was a 1970 Graduate of Washington High School in Lake Charles, LA. and...

Feb 15, 2012

LAKE CHARLES – Lora Beatrice Jones Buchanan was born in Lake Charles, LA on October 9, 1940 to the union of Casey Jones, Sr. and Willie Mae Hilbert Jones.

Lora was baptized on May 11, 1952 by the late Rev. W.C. Crowner at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church.  She was a 1959 graduate of W.O. Boston High School...

Feb 14, 2012

Lucille Jones Hancock, a devoted wife and mother, was born on August 23, 1922 in Ashton, LA to Henry and Alberta Jones.  She departed this life on February 14, 2012 at Christus St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, LA.

She was joined in marriage to Leroy Bennett, Sr. to whom three children were born, Gloria Bennett, Joann...

Feb 9, 2012

Funeral services for Beulah Guillory, 95, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church located at 2031 Opelousas Street in Lake Charles with Deacon Joseph Bushnell officiating.  Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Friday, February 17, 2012 at Combre Funeral Home located at 1200...

Jan 21, 2012

Lake Charles – Rosa Mae Victorian Huntsberry 83, was called home on January 21, 2012 in a local hospital. Rosa Mae Victorian was born October 20, 1928 in Holmwood, LA. She was born to the late Marteal Carin and Foster Victorian. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. She was known as the neighborhood "mom". She...

Jan 18, 2012

DeQuincy – Lorraine Smith Clark, 67 was called home on January 18, 2012. Deaconess Lorraine Smith Clark was born to the union of Louella Joshua and Rufus Smith in New Orleans on January 31, 1944. When her mother passed she was taken in at the age of 8 by her loving aunt and uncle, Lillie Joshua Marsland and MD Marsland...

Jan 9, 2012

Lake Charles – Grace Rigmaiden was called home at the age of 85 on Monday, January 9, in a local nursing home. She was born on May 24, 1926 to Martin and Theresa Malbrough in Grand Coteau, Louisiana. She was a faithful member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Christian Mothers. She...