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Thomas Roy West, Jr.
Sep 3, 2018
Thomas Roy West, Jr ., "Big Head" 56 was born on November 23, 1961, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He is the son of Barbara Smith-West and the late Thomas Roy West, Sr.
Early in his life he enjoyed playing many sports and was...
Leon Raymond, Jr
Sep 2, 2018
Leon Raymond, Jr., "Mooney" gained his heavenly wings on September 2, 2018, surrounded by his family at Houston Methodist Hospital.
Leon, 72, was born January 9, 1946, to the late Annie Bailey and Leon Raymond, Sr., in Lake Charles, LA. He was a...
Robert Tushone Lawson
Aug 11, 2018
Robert Tushone Rice Lawson , also known as Robert T, 60, was born on September 23, 1957, to Jessie Broom, Jr., and Fannie Lee Rice in Aliceville, AL. The Lord called him home on Saturday, August 11, 2018, at his residence in Lake Charles, LA.
Madeline Ann Trail
Jul 25, 2018
Madeline "Tut" Ann LaVergne Trail , 75, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on December 8, 1942 to the late Wilson and Mary LaVergne. She grew up in Opelousas, LA, and graduated from Plaisance High School. She later...
Catherine Arvie
Jul 23, 2018
Catherine Arvie , 68, departed this life on Monday, July 23, 2018, in Lake Charles, La. She was born on March 27, 1950, to Harmon Charles and Mildred Thomas in Washington, La. She worked in healthcare.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, August...
Bettie Jean Wilkins
Jul 11, 2018
Bettie Jean Wilkins, 74, a life-long resident of Westlake, Louisiana, was born on January 19, 1944 to Zadie Watkins and Lemon Watkins in Washington, Louisiana. She passed from this life into her heavenly home on July 11, 2018.
Mrs. Wilkins was a loving...
Junelvna Buckley
Jul 10, 2018
June Buckley was born July 14, 1960, in Koonce, TX to Imelda Thomas and Cleo Price, Sr. She was a 1980 graduate of DeQuincy High School. On August 24, 2000, June married Ander Buckley of San Augustine, TX. She spent much of her life serving others through her work with Calcasieu...
Harrison Ardoin
Jul 8, 2018
Harrison Ardoin , 76, departed this life on Sunday, July 8, 2018, at Holly Hill House Nursing Home in Sulphur, LA. He was born on December 24, 1941, to Sam Ardoin and Lillian Arvie Ardoin in Ville Platte, LA.
He leaves to cherish...
Elnora Henry
Jul 8, 2018
Elnora H. Henry , 76, departed this life on Sunday, July 8, 2018, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on September 13, 1941, to Richard and Ella Louise Davis Haile in St. Francisville, LA. She worked at Harrah's Casino until her retirement. She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband of over...
Catherine Mildred Rogers
Jun 26, 2018
Catherine Trail Rogers , 80, departed this life on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at her residence in Lake Charles, La. She was born on April 3, 1938 to John Trail and Annie Valarie Trail in Church Point, La.
She leaves to cherish her...
Rudolph Malbrough, Jr.
Jun 16, 2018
Rudolph Malbrough Jr., 72, was born June 22, 1945, in Opelousas, LA, to the union of the late Rudolph Malbrough, Sr. and Edna Culligan. On June 16, 2018, at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans, LA, he was called home. He feared no evil as he passed on to meet his...
Wanda Lee Johnson
Jun 16, 2018
Wanda Lee Guidroz Johnson , 80, departed this life peacefully on Saturday , June 16, 2018, at home in Lake Charles, LA. She was born March 23, 1938, to the late Leotha and Wallace Guidroz in New Orleans, LA, raised in Lockport, LA , and lived her adult life in Lake...
Henry Vernon Griffin
Jun 12, 2018
Henry Vernon "Coach" Griffin , passed away on June 12, 2018, surrounded by his family. Coach leaves behind a remarkable legacy because of the many lives he led through his years of coaching, teaching, community involvement, church life, friendship, and mentoring young boys and men. His passion for education and good...
Albert Hayes
Jun 9, 2018
Albert Hayes , 63, departed this life on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA. He was born on May 12, 1955, to the late Michael Hayes, Sr., and LouBertha Mingo Hayes in Cottonport, LA. He worked in the Construction Industry as an iron worker...
Mary Marva Blue
Jun 8, 2018
Mrs. Mary Marva Blue , 76, departed this life on Friday, June 8, 2018, at her residence in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on November 1, 1941, to the late Raleigh Ford, Sr., and Florence A. Jackson Ford in New Roads, LA. She worked as a school teacher and with...
Ethel Pitre Broussard
May 19, 2018
Ethel Pitre Broussard , 84, departed this life on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at a local hospital in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on February 21, 1934, to the late Hosea Pitre and Bessie Willis Pitre in Basile, LA.
She leaves to...
Rosa Anderson
May 17, 2018
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day. (2 Timothy 4:7-8)
Missionary Rosa...
Alice J. Barnes
May 16, 2018
Alice J. Barnes , 77, departed this life on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at her residence in Lake Charles, La. She was born May 24, 1940, in Whiteville, La., to Ivory Johnson, Sr., and Pearl McElroy Johnson. She worked in hospitality at New Orleans Hilton Riverside Hotel in New Orleans until...
Wade Joseph Morehead, Jr.
May 13, 2018
Wade Joseph Morehead, Jr., 17, departed this life on Sunday, May 13, 2018, in Kinder, La. He was born August 8, 2000, to Wade Morehead, Sr., and Felicia Captain in Lake Charles, La. He was an honor student at Kinder High School where he played basketball and football. He loved dancing,...
Celeste Monroe Simien
May 13, 2018
Celeste Monroe Simien , 83, departed this life on Sunday, May 13, 2018, at her residence in Lake Charles, La. She was born on July 20, 1934, to the late Joseph Irvin Monroe and Loren Aplon Monroe in Rayne, La. She was a retired cook, housewife and a great mother.
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