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Elsee Joseph Zackery

Elsee Joseph Zackery

May 29, 2021

On Saturday the 29 th day of May, 2021, Elsee departed this life at the age of 73, in St. Patrick Hospital.  He was born on February 22, 1948 in Mamou, Louisiana to the late Nolan Zackery and Rosa Bell Shillow Zackery. He worked at Carboline Industries for 35 years as an Operator. He later retired to...

Bellinice Buckley

Bellinice Buckley

May 28, 2021

Bellinice Buckley , 56, departed this life on Friday, May 28, 2021, at her residence in Lake Charles, LA.  She was born June 12, 1964, to Preston Buckley and Shirley Williams Buckley in Baton Rouge, LA.  She worked in housekeeping.  She loved her family and enjoyed visiting with them.

She leaves...

Mary Ann Deruso

Mary Ann Deruso

May 23, 2021

Mary Ann Jackson DeRuso , 79, of Iowa, La, departed her earthly home on May 23, 2021, in her residence. Mary Ann was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on May 2, 1942 the first born of 12 children to Mr. Neal H. Jackson, Sr. and Mrs. Gertrude Stevens-Jackson.

Mary Ann was...

Mary Lee Gordon

Mary Lee Gordon

May 19, 2021

Mary Lee Bellard Gordon, 75, passed away on May 19, 2021, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Mary was born on December 24, 1945, to Benjamin and Viola Thomas Bellard in Church Point, Louisiana.  She graduated from Ross High School in Crowley, Louisiana in 1965, and attended McNeese State University.  She met the love of her...

Zachary Lee Simon

Zachary Lee Simon

May 14, 2021

Zachary Lee Simon, 34, departed this life on Friday, May 14, 2021, in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born August 14, 1986, to Johnny Baglio, Jr., and Melony Simon in Lake Charles, LA.  He worked as a roofer at Quality Roofing Company in Lake Charles, LA.  He loved his family and playing with his children....

Dianna Coleman

Dianna Coleman

May 13, 2021

Dianna Marie Perry-Coleman was born on March 18, 1948, to Georgiana and John Perry in Lake Charles, LA.  She attended Washington High School and Grambling State University.  Her love for cooking brought her to the field of food service.  She was a cafeteria manager for Calcasieu Parish Schools for 20 years.  She later greeted patrons...

Moses Prince, Sr.

Moses Prince, Sr.

May 12, 2021

Moses Coleman Prince, Sr., 80, departed this life on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at his residence in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born March 17, 1941, to Moses Prince and Corine Jolivette in Palmetto, LA.  He worked at Hebert Lumber Company until his retirement.

He leaves to cherish his memories his...

Shaketta Ranee Livings

Shaketta Ranee Livings

May 2, 2021

Shaketta Ranee Livings "Sketta" 49, departed this life on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at Christus St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, LA.  She was born December 20, 1971, to Harry James Livings and Idell Marie Robertson Livings in Houston, TX.  She worked in childcare over 15 years and became a caregiver for Comprehensive Care where...

Wilfred Clophus, Sr.

Wilfred Clophus, Sr.

May 1, 2021

Wilfred Clophus, Sr., 65, departed this life on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born November 5, 1955, to Johnny Clophus and Viola Freeman Clophus in Sulphur, LA.  He worked at Alcoa Primary Metals until his retirement in 2016.  He was a lifelong coach and mentor...

Margaret Virginia Thomas

Margaret Virginia Thomas

Apr 29, 2021

Margaret Virginia Thomas , 78, departed this life on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at her residence in Lake Charles, LA.  She was born June 24, 1942, to Martin Miller and Alice Brown Miller in Lake Charles, LA.  She worked at the Calcasieu Parish School Board as a paraprofessional in Adult Education over 25 years until...

Charlene Lois Dartez

Charlene Lois Dartez

Apr 28, 2021

Charlene Lois Dartez , 73, departed this life on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles, LA.  She was born June 11, 1947, to Noel Allen Hurlbut and Eula Mae Sonnier Hurlbut in Lake Charles, LA.  She was a homemaker.

She leaves to cherish her husband, Dwight Steven...

Magdalene Orelia Mcneal

Magdalene Orelia Mcneal

Apr 27, 2021

Magdalene Orelia McNeal , 71, departed this life on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at a local hospital in Lake Charles, LA.  She was born November 14, 1949, to Clemon Gobert and Mary Jane Boutte Gobert in Lake Charles, LA.  She worked as a cook for Piccadilly Cafeteria over 40 years and also a cook at La'berge Casino...

Will Author Jackson

Will Author Jackson

Apr 23, 2021

"Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life:                                                                                                                         he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:                                                                                                                      And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.                                                                                                                                                    Believest thou this?"                                                                                                                                                                                         John 11:25-26

Will Author Jackson, 71, of Lake Charles, La., was born to the...

Bernadette Denise Harold

Bernadette Denise Harold

Apr 20, 2021

Bernadette "Mrs. Bernie" LaSalle Harold, 61, departed this life on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in New Orleans, LA.  She was born October 7, 1959, to Charles LaSalle, Sr., and Catherine Regina Jackson LaSalle in Creole, LA.  She worked at Kroger in the bakery department for 19 years until her retirement. She was a faithful member...

Claudette Johnson

Claudette Johnson

Apr 18, 2021

Claudette Carolyn Amos Johnson, 87, departed this life on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at Camelot Brookside Nursing Home in Jennings, LA.  She was born October 27, 1933, to Leslie Theodore Amos and Violette Ward Amos in Crowley, LA.  She worked at her family-owned store, Amos Grocery Store,  Ross Headstart as a foster grandparent and was...

Russell Edward Antoine Sr.

Russell Edward Antoine Sr.

Apr 18, 2021

Russell Edward Antoine, Sr., 82 departed this life on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at his residence in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born September 19, 1938, to Eugene Antoine, Sr., and Ella Goodly in Lake Charles, LA. He served his country in the United States Navy and worked at local industries.

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Hillary Arvie

Hillary Arvie

Apr 13, 2021

Hillary Arvie , 50, departed this life on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, in Clear Lake, TX.  He was born May 7, 1970 to Ellery Arvie and Louisa Thomas Arvie in Ville Platte, LA.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Shavon Hebert-Arvie; children, Hillachel Arvie, Asia Arvie-Richard, Ty'rek Bellard, Jaylon...

Raymond Harris, Jr.

Raymond Harris, Jr.

Apr 10, 2021

Raymond Harris, Jr., 67, departed this life on Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Memorial Herman Hospital in Katy, TX.  He was born September 15, 1953, to Raymond Harris, Sr., and Mary Emma Fontenot in Lake Charles, LA.  He worked at McNeese State University until his retirement.

He leaves to cherish his...

Michael Wayne Adams

Michael Wayne Adams

Apr 10, 2021

Michael Wayne Adams, 60, affectionately known as "Buggs", departed this life on Saturday, April 10, 2021, in New Orleans, LA.  He was born October 17, 1960,  to Clarence Buggs and Vietta McBride in Lake Charles, LA. He worked at the Port of Lake Charles as an International Longshoreman, Local 2047, since 1970 until his retirement...

Cynthia Clophus

Cynthia Clophus

Apr 1, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Cynthia Regina Fontenot Clophus announces her passing on Thursday, April 1, 2021, at the age of 61.

Cynthia will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Wilfred, of 43 years and her children, Wilfred, Jr. (Tiffany), Elridge (Tatiana), Phillip (Lydia), 14 grandchildren and seven siblings,...

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