Obituary Listing

May 31, 2017

Julia Ruth Webb , 56, departed this life on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at her residence in Lake Charles, LA.  She was born on April 18, 1961, to John and Eula Mae Webb in Lake Charles, LA.

She leaves to cherish her memories, three children, Charles Williams, Tammy Pennywell, and Tangela...

May 20, 2017

Our Dear Mother, Dora Lee Guillory , 79, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at the Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas.  A native of Mallet, Louisiana, Dora was born January 26, 1938, to Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Guillory.  She married and lived in Lake Charles...

May 19, 2017

Karen Renae' Gardiner-Thomas , 55, departed this life on Friday, May 19, 2017, at Christus St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, LA.  She was born on May 23, 1961, to Chester and Dorothy Gardiner in North Fork, Virginia.

She worked as a nurse in many facilities until she became too ill...

May 18, 2017

Matthew Chaisson Bashay , 63, departed this life on Thursday, May 18, 2017.  He was born on September 3, 1953, to the late Henry and Gertrude Bashay in New Iberia, Louisiana.

He attended New Iberia High School and was a 1973 graduate of Lincoln High School in Tacoma, Washington.  He served...

Apr 27, 2017

Howard Hardy departed this life on Thursday, April 27, 2017, at the age of 79 in Sulphur, Louisiana at home surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born on September 17, 1937, to the late Artiste Hardy, Sr and late Hazel Pappion Hardy in Hackberry, Louisiana.

Howard worked for Billy Navarre...

Apr 23, 2017

Doris Malveaux Readore, 86 , departed this life on Sunday, April 23, 2017, in Houston, TX.  She was born on December 12, 1930, to the late Walter Malveaux and Orelia Thierry Malveaux in Opelousas, LA.

She was a homemaker who loved cooking.  She loved her sons and granddaughter.  She...

Apr 23, 2017

Rosalie Thomas Hill , 89 years passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017 in her home in Lake Charles, LA. She went to meet the Lord our God on Divine Mercy Sunday. Mrs. Hill was a native of Opelousas, LA; however she lived the majority of her life in Lake Charles, LA. Rosalie was born to...

Apr 21, 2017

Reflection of Life

Linda Victorian Boutte was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on October 21, 1952 to the late Houston Victorian and Irene Richard Victorian of Iowa, LA. She is nine of ten children – Clifford (Florence) Victorian, Lora Gene  (Andy) Anderson, Bernice (Elray) Bushnell, all of Lake Charles,...

Apr 20, 2017

Rose Mae Clark Charles was born October 25, 1934, to the late Willie Clark and Julia Celestine Clark. She lived most of her life in Mossville and later moved her resident to Lake Charles. She was born and raised in Iowa, Louisiana. She was married to the late Edward Charles for over 50 years and...

Apr 16, 2017

Zelia 'Maw Maw-Lila' Simien-Bohanan, 74

Resurrection Sunday no doubt the highest day of honor for anyone seeking eternal life. What a blessing and a peaceful end to her journey as she arose with the Risen one. How appropriate for a woman of God, our mother and friend to all.

April 16,...

Apr 16, 2017

Reverend Charles Laregous Redding , 70, of Lake Charles, Louisiana was born to the late Johnnie Mae Youngblood Redding and Bennie Redding on August 31, 1946 in Panama City, Florida, and answered the Master's calling on Sunday, April 16, 2017. Reverend Redding completed early childhood education in Bay County, Florida. He attended and was a...

Apr 15, 2017

Beulah Guillory , 94, departed this life on Saturday, April 15, 2017, in the family home in Lake Charles, LA, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on January 9, 1923, to the late Maurice and Marie Rougeau in Mallett, LA.  She was a homemaker and loved cooking and spending time with her family....

Apr 14, 2017

Glenella Mae Malbrough , 59, departed this life on Friday, April 14, 2017, at MD Anderson in Houston, Texas.  She was born September 13, 1957, to the late Alexis and Annie Bell Malbrough in Westlake, Louisiana. Glenella was the 8th child of 13 children born into this union.  She worked for Gulf Coast Hospital, San...

Apr 13, 2017

Gabrielle Renee Grays was born on September 30, 2016. She was called to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 13, 2017, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA.  She was 6 months old.

Baby Gabrielle brought great joy unto our hearts. She was a very happy baby in...

Apr 12, 2017

Patrick Paul Prince received his wings on April 17, 2017, at the age of 44, in Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA, with his family and close friends by his side.  Pat was born March 17, 1973, in Lake Charles, LA to Mr. Moses Coleman Prince Sr., and the late Mrs. Velma Jean...

Apr 6, 2017

Cody DeShawn Lastrapes , 22, departed this life on Thursday, April 6, 2017, in Lake Charles, LA. He was born on October 2, 1994, to Mary Lastrapes LeDoux in Lake Charles, LA. He has gone to be with his stepfather Donald LeDoux.

Those...

Apr 4, 2017

LC Robinson , 78, departed this life on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was born on June 12, 1938, to the late Charles Robinson and Zora Mouton Robinson in Crowley, LA. He worked for MI Drilling as a welder until his retirement....

Mar 31, 2017

Mildred Goodwin LeDay , 75, departed this life on Friday, March 31, 2017, in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on April 11, 1941, to the late Willis, Sr. and Evia Goodwin in Church Point, LA. She worked at Woodard Investments until her retirement. She was a lifelong member of Immaculate...

Mar 28, 2017

Earl Ray, Jr., 73, departed this life on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA. He was born on September 12, 1943, to the late Earl Ray, Sr. and Ida Bell Syas Ray in Lake Charles, LA. He worked at Firestone Polymers until his retirement....

Mar 23, 2017

Emma Lee Pete , 86, departed this life on Thursday, March 23, 2017, in Houston, TX. She was born on March 4, 1931, to the late Elijah Sowell and Elizabeth Cox Sowell in Natchitoches, LA.

She leaves to cherish her memories, five sons,...