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Barbara Ann Citizen
Apr 16, 2019
Barbara Landry Citize n, born in Lawtell, LA, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at the age of 72 surrounded by her devoted husband and loving daughters. Known for her quick wit, spirit of generosity, and serious cooking skills, Barbara left her mark on everyone who crossed her path. Her home and heart...
Doris Lee Fulton
Apr 6, 2019
Doris Lee Fulton, 84, departed this life on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA. She was born July 9, 1934, to Frank and Josie Gray in Clarksville, TX. She worked as a manager at the Salvation Army of Lake Charles until her retirement.
She leaves to cherish her...
John Howard Hein
Apr 4, 2019
John Howard Hein , 63, departed this life on Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Lake Charles, LA. He was born June 25, 1955, to David and Gladys Hennigan Hein in East Chicago, Indiana. He worked at Sunrise Inn for Victor and Pat Patel. He also lived and worked in various states across the country. He was a...
Charlie May
Mar 31, 2019
Charlie May, 80, departed this life on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at Holly Hill Nursing Home in Sulphur, LA. He was born July 22, 1938, to CD May and Irene Craft May in McComb, MS. He worked in transportation as a truck driver until his retirement.
He leaves to cherish his memories, five grandchildren, 11...
Joseph Courtney Semien, Jr.
Mar 24, 2019
Joseph Courtney Semien, Jr ., "Chico", 74, departed this life on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at his residence in Lake Charles, LA. He was born October 9, 1944, to Courtney Joseph Semien, Sr., and Mary Nola Delafosse Semien in Oakdale, LA. He was a veteran in the United States Army. He worked at S & M Food...
Georgia Frank
Mar 22, 2019
Georgia Frank , 91, departed this life on Friday, March 22, 2019, at a local nursing home in Lake Charles, LA. She was born July 21, 1927, in Opelousas, LA. She was a resident of Lake Charles, LA, most of her life and Houston, TX. She worked in housekeeping 34 years until her retirement. She was a...
Ida Mae Goodly
Mar 16, 2019
Ida Mae Goodly , 72, went home to rest on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at her residence in Lake Charles, LA. She was born March 5, 1947, in Elton, LA, to the late Walter and Elvia Comeaux Hilstock. She was the 6 th child of eleven children.
Ida attended and graduated from Katie B. Thomas...
Crystle Lynn Reed
Mar 11, 2019
Crystle Lynn Reed , 38, departed this life on Monday, March 11, 2019, in Houston, TX. She was born September 9, 1980, to Leona Reed in Lake Charles, LA. She worked as a safety operator until the time of her demise.
She leaves to cherish her memories her mother, Leona Reed; one son, Travarious Reed;...
Larry Paul Williams, Jr.
Mar 10, 2019
Larry P Williams Jr ., 49, was born on August 17, 1969, to Earline Haywood and Larry P Williams, Sr.
Larry attended Jackson Street Elementary School and Washington-Marion High School. After graduation he moved to Houston, Texas where he resided until his death. While in Houston he worked several jobs, including working at the Marrriot...
Dedrick Deondre Chantlin Cole
Mar 7, 2019
Everyone has a choice between leaving a positive legacy or a negative one. Most people never consciously choose one or the other — it just happens. But the goal for us is to make a conscious decision about the legacy we will leave. Legacy, by far, is not bound by age nor by time served. Instead, it...
Daniel Lavergne
Mar 4, 2019
Daniel Lavergne was the eldest son and third child born to the union of Adam and Ida (Nero) LaVergne in Church Point Louisiana. He went to the elementary school of our Lady of Mercy Catholic then to Guillory school. He left after the third grade to help with the work on the farm and to...
Donald Smith
Mar 1, 2019
On March 1, 2019, Donald Smith departed this life at the age of 59. Donald was born September 27, 1959, to the late Junius Smith and Patricia Pringle Smith in Lake Charles, Louisiana. As a lifelong resident, Donald worked for the City of Lake Charles Public Works Division for 38 years.
He leaves to mourn his wife,...
Hazeline Williams Edwards
Mar 1, 2019
Hazeline Williams Edwards , 79, departed this life on Friday, March 1, 2019, at Christus Lake Area Hospital in Lake Charles, LA following a brief illness. She was born October 30, 1939, to Ernest Williams, Sr., and Alice Lewis Williams in Ville Platte, LA.
Hazeline was dedicated to the Lord at...
Micca Fox Lachapelle
Feb 28, 2019
Micca Fox Lachapelle, "Bear", eight months, departed this life on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at his home in Jennings, LA. He was born June 4, 2018, to Roland Lachapelle and Natasha Synigal in Lake Charles, LA.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his parents, Roland Lachapelle and Natasha Synigal; two brothers, Zyan Serialle and Abraham Lachapelle both...
Rufus O'Neal Wilson, Jr.
Feb 25, 2019
Rufus O'Neal Wilson, Jr., 72, departed this life on Monday, February 25, 2019, at his residence in Lake Charles, LA. He was born September 9, 1946, to Rufus O'Neal Wilson, Sr., and Margaret Brown Wilson in Monroe, LA.
He leaves to cherish his memories his daughter, Yolanda Gibbs Harris, of Zachary, LA; his companion, Dorothy...
Dawn Kimberly Guillory
Feb 25, 2019
On February 25, 2019 Dawn Kimberly Guillory departed this life at the age of 50 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.
She was born in to the late Eula M. Guillory and Kenneth Guillory in Houston, Texas. She worked as an accountant for several years before settling on her passion teaching.
She leaves to morn her...
Edward Buck
Feb 24, 2019
Edward Buck , 66, was born January 26, 1953, to Willie and Elva Buck. The last of six children, he was nurtured and loved by his siblings.
Born visually impaired, Edward attended the LA State School for the Blind in Baton Rouge, LA. There he learned skills which aided in his level of independence. Edward...
Charles Thilmon Woods
Feb 18, 2019
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"
Philippians 4:13
Charles Thilmon Woods, "Bozo", 73, departed this life on Monday, February 18, 2019, at 12:58 p.m. at his home with his wife beside him. He was born August 11, 1945, to the late Edmond Carey, Nora Woods and Loretta...
Robert Lee Francis
Feb 18, 2019
Robert Lee Francis Sr., 72, was born in Ridge, LA, on November 10, 1946. He was one of eight children born to Nolan Francis and Leida Stevens Francis. Robert was united in marriage to Betty Delafosse and to this union two sons were born.
Anita Rochelle King
Feb 10, 2019
Anita Roshelle Tigner King was born September 28, 1972, to Willie S. King Jr. and Dorothy Tyler King in Lafayette, LA. A native of Louisiana, she resided in Houston, TX, for the past 17 years where she was a member of Golden Gate Baptist Church.
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