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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...

Thomas Roy West, Jr.

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

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

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.

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Madeline Ann Trail

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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