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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.
Charles Wayne Johnson
Feb 6, 2019
Charles Wayne Johnson , 69, departed this life on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles, LA. He was born December 7, 1949, to Willie Johnson, Sr., and Geneieve Bobb Johnson in Lake Charles, LA. He was employed at McNeese State University until his retirement. He loved fishing, playing dominoes...
Shelton Dixon, Sr.
Feb 2, 2019
Shelton Dixon, Sr ., 82, departed this life on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at his residence in Lake Charles, LA. He was born July 27, 1936, to Richmond and Bertha Washington Dixon in Eunice, LA.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife,...
Anna Bell Critian
Jan 26, 2019
Anna Bell Critian (Aunt Do), was born in Washington, La. On Aug. 15, 1928. She was received into the loving hands of the Lord in the comfort of her home with family on Jan. 26, 2019.
She was a resident of Port Arthur for 68 years. Her job was most important in that she was a superlative...
Deidre Rosita Ceasar
Jan 25, 2019
Deidre Rosita Ceasar, 51, departed this life on Friday, January 25, 2019, at a local hospital in Lake Charles, LA.
She was born April 29, 1967, to Nathaniel Saxon and Daisy Mazique in Seville, Spain. She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband,...
Wesley Compton, Jr.
Jan 19, 2019
Wesley Compton, Jr., 78, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 19, 2019. He was born March 1, 1940, in Port Barre, LA., to the late Wesley Compton, Sr., and Nellie Osborne Compton. Wesley loved to dress as a cowboy and was fondly known as "Cowboy Wesley,"....
Herbert Lee John
Jan 18, 2019
Herbert Lee John, 67, departed this life on Friday, January 18, 2019, at his residence in Lake Charles, LA. He was born July 26, 1951, to Adam John and Ada Frank John in Lake Charles, LA. He loved fishing, crabbing and playing dominoes. He was a big Saints fan.
Herman Verdine, Sr.
Jan 10, 2019
Herman Verdine, Sr., 91, departed this life on Thursday, January 10, 2019, at Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles, LA. He was born February 11, 1927, to Roosevelt Verdine and Evelyn Burrell Verdine in Orange, TX. He was married to Ethel Grogan in 1947.
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Henry David Jones, Sr.
Dec 7, 2018
Henry David Jones, Sr., "Big Henry", 64, was born on June 30, 1954, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to the late Mary Lewis and William Jones, Sr. He departed this life on Friday, December 7, 2018.
Big Henry was a lifelong resident of Lake...
Marilyn Nicole Tutson
Dec 7, 2018
Marilyn Nicole Tutson , "Goofy", 40, departed this life on Friday, December 7, 2018, at Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles, LA. She was born July 15, 1978, to Mikah Stevens and Veronica Valentine in Lake Charles, LA. She worked as a security guard in Houston, TX.
Betty Jane Guillory
Nov 25, 2018
Betty Jane Green Guillory , 62, was born January 13, 1956, to the late Aaron and Elizabeth Green in Ville Platte, LA. On Sunday, November 25, 2018, the angel of silence came to seal the lips of Betty Jane Green Guillory, a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She is now...
Ralph Hawkins
Nov 23, 2018
Ralph Hawkins aka Hawk or Hawkeye passed on to meet his wife in heaven at the young age of 68, in Orange, Texas. Ralph battled and fought with his health along with dealing with the heartbreak of losing his true love, Glenda Hawkins, his wife.
Charlsie Mae Rubin
Nov 21, 2018
On a Beautiful Sunday morning in an exclusive community of Palestine, Texas delivered by a midwife, the oldest child of Lonzo McGriff and Gertrude Berry came into this world, Charlsie Mae was born August 26, 1929. Charlsie completed her Pilgrim's Journey on November 21, 2018, at 7:30 a.m. in Stockton, California.
As a...
Sheldon Anita Morrison
Nov 20, 2018
Sheldon Anita Morrison , 87, departed this life on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at a local nursing home. She was born May 8, 1931, to Jimmy Wolfe, Sr., and Velma Austin Wolfe in New Orleans, LA. She was an artist for Webb Studio in Houma, LA and retired from Walmart as...
Genevieve Edward
Nov 16, 2018
Genevieve Edward, 82, departed her earthly life on November 16, 2018. She was born in Palmetto, LA, on April 23, 1936, to Theodule and Edna Duruisseau. The family was blessed with 15 children and Genevieve was the baby girl. She was a very active young lady and became a strong and...
Austin Malveaux
Nov 14, 2018
Austin Malveaux, 85, departed this life on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at his residence in Lake Charles, LA. He was born December 31, 1932, to George Malveaux and Charlotte McClenan Malveaux in Palmetto, LA. He worked in the construction industry as a supervisor and became self employed until his retirement.
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