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Herman Verdine, Sr.

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.

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

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.

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Betty Jane Guillory

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

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.

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Charlsie Mae Rubin

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

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

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

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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Leola Landis

Leola Landis

Nov 13, 2018

Leola Landis , 90, departed this life on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at her residence in Lake Charles, LA. She was born November 5, 1928, to Woodson Butler Johnson and Roxie Ann Johnson in Winnfield, LA. She was a homemaker who loved cooking for her family, sewing, shopping and volunteering at...

Vorise Jimmy Edwards

Vorise Jimmy Edwards

Nov 4, 2018

Vorise Jimmy Edwards , affectionately known as "Jimbo" passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 4, 2018 surrounded by family and friends. He was born to the union of Walter Edwards, Sr. and Elouise Hill Edwards on August 26, 1956 in Lake Charles, LA.

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Inez Lezine Donato

Inez Lezine Donato

Nov 3, 2018

"Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful…" Matthew 25:21

Inez Lezine Donato was born November 1, 1923 to Ben and Maude Lezine in Chloe, Louisiana. She was the only girl with two over protective bothers (Ben and Mendon Lezine). She was introduced to her sweetheart by...

Ruth Ann Simien

Ruth Ann Simien

Oct 30, 2018

Ruth Ann Simien , 71, departed this life on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA. She was born October 16, 1947, to Leo Peter Motte, Sr. and Joyce Theresa Motte in Lebeau, Louisiana. She worked in administration with the Diocese of Lake Charles until...

Mary Jane Jones

Mary Jane Jones

Oct 27, 2018

Mary Jane Martin Jones

"When one finds a worthy wife, her value is beyond pearls. Her husband, entrusting his heart to her has an unfailing prize. She is clothed with...

Alice Marie Cofield

Alice Marie Cofield

Oct 16, 2018

Alice Marie Cofield , 66, departed this life on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA. She was born August 5, 1952, to Roy Cofield, Sr., and Betty Lee Office Cofield in Natchitoches, LA. She worked in healthcare as a certified nurses assistant.

Mitchell Jones

Mitchell Jones

Oct 6, 2018

Mitchell Jones , 86, departed this life on Saturday, October 6, 2018, at a local nursing home in Lake Charles, LA. He was born September 26, 1932, to Henry Jones, Sr. and Eva Lewis Jones in Iowa, LA. He worked in a steel yard until his retirement.

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Shenah Elaine Fountain

Shenah Elaine Fountain

Oct 5, 2018

Celebration of the Life of Shenah Elaine Fountain

Being true to yourself is the greatest gift you can leave to the world.

God gave us the gift of life; it is up to us to give ourselves...

Thelma Minor

Thelma Minor

Oct 4, 2018

Thelma "Dot" Minor , 85, gained her wings on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at her residence in Lake Charles, LA. She was born November 12, 1932, to the late John and Jane Chevalier in Lafayette, LA.

She was a devoted wife, a loving...

Pamela Jean Jefferson

Pamela Jean Jefferson

Sep 16, 2018

Pamela Jefferson , 65, departed this life on Sunday, September 16, 2018, at her residence in Lake Charles, LA. She was born February 12, 1953, to Clifford Joseph Simien and Amy Marie Guidry in Hempstead, TX. She worked in healthcare until her retirement.

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Veare Mae Melanson

Veare Mae Melanson

Sep 4, 2018

Veare Mae Melanson , "Mickey" 77, departed this life on September 4, 2018, at Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder, LA. She was born May 8, 1941, to the late Edgar and Orangale Brown Gatson in Moss Bluff, LA. She was a homemaker.

She...

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