Obituary Listing

Sep 25, 2016

Melinda Kaye "Lynn" Johnson Crosby, 53, of Lake Charles LA, was called home by her heavenly father Ahayah Ashar Ahayah (Exodus 3:14) on September 25 at 1:18 AM. Melinda was born on December 29, 1962. She was the first born child to Mayola Johnson Thomas and the late Handsome James Johnson Sr. She was a lifelong resident of...

Sep 21, 2016

Eddie James Thomas , was born September 9, 1952, to the late Artellus Thomas, Jr. and Ernestine Anderson Thomas. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. On September 21, 2016, God called him to his eternal home. He was united in holy matrimony to Jessie Allison. This union produced three...

Sep 15, 2016

Clarence Bertrand, Jr. 71, was born on March 4, 1945, to the late Clarence Bertrand, Sr., and Rose Lee Celestine in Opelousas, LA.  He was called home on Thursday, September 15, 2016, surrounded by his family.

Clarence was a member of Mill Street Church of Christ and worked for the city...

Sep 11, 2016

Kelly Sue Christopher, 51, departed this life on Sunday, September 11, 2016, in Houston, TX.  She was born November 29, 1964, to the late Allen and Beatrice Frank DeVille in Jennings, LA.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, her husband, Bramwell Larson Christopher and three children, Ahrielle and Jabari Christopher...

Sep 10, 2016

Curtis Morris Guillory, 41, departed this life on Saturday, September 10, 2016, in Welsh, LA.  He was born September 21, 1974, to Eula and Kenneth Guillory in Welsh, LA.  He worked at Oceans Behavorial Hospital as a transporter.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories, his wife, Erica Guillory,  and two  ...

Sep 8, 2016

Daniel Tezeno , 46, departed this life on Thursday, September 8, 2016, in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born on March 24, 1970, to the late Darrell Tezeno and Erma Mae Joubert Tezeno in Lake Charles, LA.  He worked at Christus St. Patrick Hospital until he became ill and resided at Lake Charles Care Center....

Sep 6, 2016

Louis Mitchell, 78, departed this life on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, in Lafayette, LA.  He was born April 3, 1938, to the late Joseph and Agnes Mitchell in Port Arthur, TX.  He worked at the Harris County Flood Control Department as a Dump Truck Foreman.

He leaves to cherish his memories,...

Sep 6, 2016

Alfred Henry Sr. , began life on August 13, 1931, to Tom and Louisiana Henry in Cankton, Louisiana.  "Shotgun," as he was known to many, was known for being a lover of people, always lending a helping hand and being a pillar of strength in the community and a mentor to many.  He was an...

Sep 5, 2016

Birdie Marie Bruce , 77, departed this life on Monday, September 5, 2016, in Phoenix, AZ.  She was born on June 25, 1939, to the late Eugene Hardy and Elmeda Marie Hebert Hardy in Abbeville, LA.

She leaves to cherish her memories her sister, Geraldine Hardy Scott, six nieces, two nephews...

Sep 4, 2016

Allen Frank , 90, departed this life on Sunday, September 4, 2016, at his residence in Lake Charles, LA.

He was born February 12, 1926, to the late Joseph Frank and Christine Myers Frank in Eunice, LA.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at...

Sep 3, 2016

On Saturday, September 3, 2016, at 2:00 p.m., surrounded by family, Rita Mae Taylor, at the age of 78, was granted her heavenly wings and entered into eternal peace.  God knew she was tired and freed her from all pain.

She was born January 5, 1938, and was the sole surviving sibling of...

Sep 3, 2016

Theresa Bordelon Lambert passed away peacefully on September 3, 2016, while surrounded by her loving family.  As a young woman in Iowa, LA, Theresa Bordelon met the love of her life, her soul mate, John Nathan Lambert.  On July 31, 1948, they exchanged their vows of Holy Matrimony and at this point they began their...

Sep 2, 2016

Rita Geraldine Butler , 72, departed this life on Friday, September 2, 2016, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA.  She was born June 21, 1944, to the late Billy and Beulah Harrison in Jennings, LA.  She was the fourth child of eleven children.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2016,...

Aug 25, 2016

Carrie Mae Love-King , "Cat", 62, departed this life on August 25, 2016, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Lake Charles, LA.  Carrie was born August 3, 1954, to the late Wylie and Mable Love.  She was the 6th child of eleven children.

She was a devoted Christian who accepted...

Aug 20, 2016

Marla Spring Johnson was born on September 15, 1963, to the union of the late Ben Johnson and Jennie Mae Lee Johnson. She was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles, La.

Marla believed upon the Lord Jesus Christ and received him as her personal Lord and Savior.  Marla was...

Aug 19, 2016

Sergeant Joseph Lee "Joe Joe" Adams , 73, was born in Eunice, Louisiana, on July 5, 1943 to Roosevelt Adams and Virginia Ceasar Adams. He departed this world peacefully at Landmark of Lake Charles in Lake Charles, LA on August 19, 2016.

He moved to Sulphur at the age of 9...

Aug 17, 2016

Ella Mae Frank , 82, departed this life on Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at Christus St. Patrick Hospital.  She was born on July 8, 1934, to the late Willie and Lillie Charles in Opelousas, Louisiana.

She leaves to cherish her memories, three sons, Dale "Blackie" Frank, Adam Frank, Jr., of Lake...

Aug 16, 2016

Dexter Simon, a very loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend was born on Tuesday, November 11, 1958, to the late Janie Simon (Albert) Pattum and Burnis Harmon in Lafayette Louisiana. He was the oldest of three children. Dexter was raised in Welsh where to everyone he was well known and to everyone he was...

Aug 12, 2016

Aaron Ja'Von Sam , 23, of Lake Charles, passed away suddenly on August 12, 2016. He was born January 29, 1993, in Ville Platte, Louisiana, but resided most of his life in the Lake Charles area. Aaron was the son of Marcus and Andrea Angelle Sam. He graduated LaGrange High School...

Aug 4, 2016

Queen Ester Sanders Combs, 91, departed this life on Thursday, August 4, 2016, in Lake Charles, LA.  She was born March 14, 1925, to the late Dewey Sanders and Nancy Bell in Tuscaloosa, AL.  She was baptized at an early age at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Mobile, AL, and in 1962, she united in...