Obituary Listing

Aug 26, 2015

Lucille Otis Jones, 86, departed this life on Wednesday, August 26, 2015, at 6:15 p.m., in Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 3, 1929, to the late Rev. James Otis and Lucille Johnson Otis Thomas in Franklin, Louisiana. She worked as a domestic worker and in housekeeping at St. Patrick Hospital. She leaves to mourn...

Aug 20, 2015

Leola VanWright Rougeaux , 81,  Sunrise January 5, 1934 - Sunset August 20, 2015 She leaves to mourn her children, Emma Handy (Darrell) and Betty Rougeaux; one sister, Elsie Durgan; six grandchildren, Bettina Rougeaux (Joshua Guidry), Darrell Rougeau (Kristene), Adrian Handy (Jodi), Barry Handy, Taneesha Etuk and Tawanna Etuk; nine great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews,...

Aug 18, 2015

Joseph "Cezo" Guidry was born on January 12, 1931 in Church Point, LA to Ceasar Guidry and Marcella Bellard Guidry. As a young man he moved to Lake Charles and began his life with his family. He married Stella Bellard Guidry, and to this union was born eleven children. "Cezo" was self employed as a Cement Finisher constructing...

Aug 17, 2015

James Charles Ray, Jr. was born on March 3, 1974 to the late James Charles Ray, Sr. and Mattie Elaine Ray in Lake Charles, La. His devotion to his family and belief in God supported him throughout his life. He accepted Christ at an early age at Reeves Temple C. M. E. Church in Lake Charles, La. James also known...

Aug 12, 2015

Obituary John James Vital, 61, transitioned to eternal rest on Wednesday, August 12, 2015, at his home surrounded by his wife and family. He was born in Welsh, La., on September 18, 1953, to the late Russell Vital and Roberta Vital. John later moved to Lake Charles and married Darlene Thomas Vital. He proudly served in the United States Army...

Aug 7, 2015

Gilbert Joseph Thomas "Cool Jewel", 67 Gilbert Joseph Thomas passed away at his home in Lake Charles, LA on Friday, August 7, 2015 at the age of 67. Gilbert was born in Lake Charles, LA on May 4, 1948. He is preceded in death by his parents, Russell (Pete) and Agnes Thomas; paternal grandparents, Pierre "Bud" and Mary Eva Pete;...

Aug 4, 2015

Obituary Jeremy Joseph "J-Dogg" Daniels died on Tuesday, August 4, 2015. He was a gift from God who was given to Christine Daniels and Mervin "Pop" Levy on July 16, 1988 in Lafayette, LA. Jeremy was a long time resident of Lake Charles, LA and a graduate of LaGrange High School. He is survived by his mother Christine Daniels of...

Aug 4, 2015

Pastor Madison Clark, Jr. , 68, transitioned to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at Lake Area Medical Hospital. He was born to the late Madison Clark, Sr. and Bertha Ceasar Clark in Eunice, La. Pastor Clark graduated from Washington High School in 1966 and joined the United States Air Force, completing four years of...

Aug 1, 2015

Obituary John Nelson Rachal, Sr. July 16, 1923 - August 1, 2015 John, a WWII Veteran, departed this life while living at the Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jennings, La. Born in Natchitoches Parish, La., to Marsalee Cox Rachal and Victor Rachal, he married Evangeline Balthazar in February, 1942, to which 12 children were born. A welder by trade,...

Jul 29, 2015

Obituary Ms. Georgie Mae Eaglin, 83, departed this life on July 29, 2015. She was a resident of Lake Charles, LA for more than 60 years. Georgie spent her life's career working at the Calcasieu Parish Health Department, and after more than 20 years of dedicated service she retired to do her favorite thing; sewing and shopping. Georgie was a...

Jul 24, 2015

Doris Gobert was called home on July 24,2015, at 6:33pm,at the age of 75. Doris was born on March 2,1940 to the late Marion Gobert Sr. and Aimee Fontenot Gobert, in Mallet, La. She worked as a Certified Dietary Manager at St. Martin DePorres Nursing Home in Lake Charles, La. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and...

Jul 23, 2015

Obituary Crystal Strawder Baker, 50, departed this life on Thursday, July 23, 2015, at her residence in Lake Charles, La. She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, Freddie Baker; two sons, Frederick (Irma) Strawder and Dederick Strawder; one daughter, Jessica Strawder, all of Lake Charles, La., and two sisters, Sylvia Brown and Ivy (James) Anderson. Crystal will be fondly...

Jul 23, 2015

Obituary Eugene Adam Clark (Precious), 65, was born August 10, 1949, to the late Madison Clark, Sr., and Bertha Ceasar Clark in Lake Charles, La. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by the late Rev. D. J. Jones at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Lake Charles, La. He was married to the late Shirley Spurell. He...

Jul 22, 2015

The Lord called and Marilyn Rochelle Bilbo-Joseph answered on July 23, 2015. Mrs. Joseph was born in Orange, Texas March 22, 1978. Marilyn Rochelle Bilbo graduated from West-Orange Cove High School in 1996.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday. August 1, 2015 at Word of Hope Family Praise Center, 3975 Prien Lake Road, Lake Charles, LA,...

Jul 12, 2015

Anita Griffith Singleton was born on July 17, 1924 to the late William Ferdinand Granger and Eunice "Old Mom" Delahoussaye in St. Martinville, Louisiana. Even with all the joy she brought to them they knew one day she must return to the Gift Giver, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. On July 12, 2015, the angels called Anita home at...

Jul 11, 2015

Gladys Semien, 91, of Lake Charles, La., was granted her angel wings on Saturday, July 11, 2015. Born in Lawtell, La., she was the daughter of Victor and Anna Victorian. She was predeceased by her two sons, Roland and Raymond Rideau. Gladys is survived by two sisters, Ella Mae Dargin and Lucille Jordan; Her children, Wilbert Rideau (Linda), Pearlene Kelly...

Jul 10, 2015

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Jul 7, 2015

Margaret Chatman Joyner, 70, departed this life on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna, TN. She was born on November 26, 1944, to Francis and Ruth Withers in Natchitoches, La. She leaves to mourn her children, 7 daughters, Mary August, Virginia Harris, Sadie (Richard) Watts, Linda (Shaahid) Mustafa, Johnnie (Ronald) Guidry, Francis (Michael) Cormier, Rebecca (Robert)...

Jul 4, 2015

EVER MAE GUIDRY 69, departed this life on July 4, 2015 at Harbor Hospice Facility. Visitation will be held at King's Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 from9:00AM and funeral will follow at 11:00AM. Rev. Craig Sams will officiating.

Jul 3, 2015

Harold Marcus LeBlanc, 62, departed this life on Friday, July 3, 2015, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 8, 1953, to Harris and Mary Pearl LeBlanc in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Harold graduated from W. O. Boston High School and Was employed with L'Auberge Du Lac Casino until he became disabled. He enjoyed spending time with his...