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Laura Belle Hanchett
Apr 25, 2025
Laura Belle Hanchett was born April 25, 1954 to the union of Elton and Mary Lee Frank Joseph in Opelousas, LA . She was the oldest of nine children. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a long time member of Cathedral of Faith Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor Hearnest Arvie....
Linda Joyce Leblanc
Apr 20, 2025
Linda Joyce Leblanc was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on September 28, 1957. Â She was the youngest of Joseph and Mildred Richard's four children. Â She gained her wings on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Avoyelles Hospital in Marksville, Louisiana.
Linda was christened early at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Â She...
May Dell Blaney
Apr 12, 2025
May Dell Blaney , formerly Frank was born on January 15, 1941, in Washington, LA, to the parentage of Dallas and Elzina Frank and was the fourth of ten children. Â The family moved from Washington, LA, to Mossville, LA, where May would go on to graduate from Mossville High in 1960 and attend McNeese State...
Julia Ann Savoy
Apr 9, 2025
Julia Ann Savoy , 80, departed this life on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles, LA. Â She was born December 16, 1944, to Hazel Richard Mitchell in Houston, TX. Â She was a supervisor in the custodial industry and worked various jobs until her retirement. Â She loved talking about her Lord and...
Brent Lane "Heavy" King
Apr 8, 2025
Brent Lane King was born on April 4, 1970, in Lake Charles, LA, to the late Raymond "Tee" King and Pearl Thierry King.
He was baptized early at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Lake Charles, LA, where he was a member until his passing.
While living in Grand...
Dwight Steven Dartez
Apr 1, 2025
Dwight Steven Dartez, 79, departed this life on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA. Â He was born August 7, 1945, to Leford Dartez and Georgia Dartez in Lake Charles, LA. Â He worked as an auto mechanic and loved turning wrenches.
He leaves to cherish his memories...
Ernest Williams, Jr.
Mar 29, 2025
In Loving Memory
Ernest Williams Jr aka Uncle Boy
February 16 1943 - March 29, 2025
Our beloved Dad departed his life on March 29, 2025 at a local nursing home. He leaves to cherish his memories his children, Bridgette Williams,...
Patricia Ann Bartie
Mar 14, 2025
Patricia Ann Bartie , "Fine" 64, resided in Houston, TX, where she was called home on Friday, March 14, 2025. She was born June 28, 1960, in Lake Charles, LA to the late Leonard and Viola Praylor. Â She attended Lake Charles Boston High School.
She is survived by her husband, Till...
Larry James Washington, Sr.
Mar 13, 2025
Larry James Washington, Sr., 79, was born December 28, 1945, in Welsh, LA to the late Adam Prudhomme, Jr., and Laura Lewis. Â Larry departed this life on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at his residence in Welsh, LA.
Larry was married to Anna Lou Washington for 48 years. Â From this marriage three...
Warren Joseph Landry
Mar 2, 2025
Warren Joseph Landry, 79, departed this life on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles, LA. Â He was born November 11, 1945, to Alex Landry, Sr., and Porena Narcisse in St. Martinville, LA. Â He was a great roofer for many years. Â He enjoyed cooking, fishing and visiting with family.
He leaves to...
Dominic Michael Mitchell
Mar 1, 2025
Dominic Michael Mitchell departed this life on March 1, 2025, in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dominic, affectionately known as "Nick", was born on January 14, 1973, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. As a young child, he moved to California with his mother, Carol Mitchell, where he spent his early years. He later returned to Lake Charles as a preteen, where...
Ezola Willams
Feb 26, 2025
Ezola "Frutti" Williams, 83 was born March 17, 1941. She met Victor J. Ledet Sr., and together they had three children, Victor J. Ledet Jr., Ryan O. Ledet, and Cynthia D. Ledet. The family later moved to Houston, TX, where they became devoted members of Emmanuel Church of God in Christ.
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Ophelia Collins
Feb 15, 2025
On Saturday the 15th day of February 2025, Ophelia Thomas Collins departed this life at the age of 75 years old, in a local care facility. She was born on December 18, 1949, to Renis Thomas and Ezolia Malbrough Thomas. During her years of employment, she worked as a housekeeper. Her hobbies included sitting down and enjoying...
Pamela Marie Harrison
Feb 12, 2025
Pamela Marie Harrison, 44, departed this life on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, in Lafayette General Hospital in Lafayette, LA. Â She was born September 25, 1980, to James Parker, Sr. and Petina Ann Jones in Lake Charles, LA. Â She was a certified nurse's assistant and a member of Power Shift International Church. Â She loved traveling, cooking...
Niesha Nicole Green
Feb 8, 2025
Niesha Nicole Green, 42, departed this life on Saturday, February 8, 2025, in Lake Charles, LA. Â She was born December 7, 1982, to Ivory Jackson and Frantina Green in Lake Charles, LA. Â She worked as a nursing assistant at Sage Oaks Nursing Home and Y2K. Â She loved bingo, listening to music, shopping and visiting with...
Leroy Joseph Victorian
Feb 3, 2025
On Monday, February 3rd, 2025, Leroy Joseph Victorian went to be with the Lord in the comfort of his home with his wife of 63 years by his side and surrounded by family.
Leroy was born March 27, 1942 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to the late Anthony and Lillie Mae Victorian.
George Dixon, Sr.
Jan 31, 2025
George Dixon, Sr., 89, departed this life on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Resthaven Nursing Home in Lake Charles, LA. Â He was born June 8, 1935, to Richmond and Bertha Washington Dixon in Eunice, LA. Â He worked as an electrician at Local 872 in Tonopah, NV. Â He loved playing dominoes, cards, dancing, listening to blues...
Joseph Earl Winters
Jan 27, 2025
Joseph Earl "Big Money" Winters was born February 8, 1956, in Lafayette, LA, to Joseph Alton Winters and Shirley Ann Winters. He was the oldest of three children. The Lord called him home on January 27, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Earl "Big Money" graduated from Washington High School in 1975. He met and married his high...
Sheryl Ann Charles
Jan 25, 2025
Sheryl Ann Charles was born on August 30, 1951, to the late Roberta and Andrew Gallien, Sr. Â She was a life-long resident of the "Carshop" area of Lake Charles.
She was married to Chester Charles, Jr., for 53 years. Their union produced three children: Temikia (Jimmy) Strout, Natasha (Michael) Guillory, and Omar Charles....
Parris Donnell Duhon
Jan 24, 2025
Parris Donnell Duhon was born to the late Orelia Duhon Toussant and Richard Paul, Jr., on May 28, 1971, in Lake Charles, LA. Â On Friday, January 24, 2025, at the age of 53, Parris surrendered to the angels that brought him to his heavenly home.
Parris was a graduate of Washington Marion Class...
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