Obituary Listing

Sep 7, 2014

Frank W. Thomas departed this life Sunday, September 7, 2014, in the comfort of his home in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Frank was born April 11, 1921 in Washington, Louisiana to Beatrice Green and Frank W. Thomas. He was raised in Welsh, Louisiana until...

Sep 1, 2014

Joseph Fontenot, Jr., 60, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2014. He was born in Opelousas, Louisiana, on May 1, 1954, to the late Joseph Fontenot, Sr., and the late Mary Fontenot. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was married to the late Judy Fontenot. He was a longtime employee for D&W Drilling. Joseph loved fishing...

Aug 31, 2014

Brandon Bell departed his life at the early age of 15 on Sunday August 31, 2014. He was born on august 12, 1999 to William and Tanya Bell in Lake Charles, La. Brandon was a member of the Christian Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Edward Alexander Jr. He was. During his early years he attender Poise'N Ivory Preschool...

Aug 29, 2014

Alton Jack was born to the parentage of the late Clifton and Lucy Jack on October 10, 1954, in Mamou, La. He began his heavenly journey on Friday, August 29, 2014 at the age of 59. He was previously the Warden at South Louisiana Correctional Facility for several years. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving mother, Lucy T....

Aug 23, 2014

John Merrick Malveau departed this life on Saturday, August 23, 2014 in his residence at the age of 49. He was born in Lafayette to Mr. and Mrs. Lucius Malveau. He was a graduate of Lagrange High School and worked for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Department for many years. He leaves to mourn his memories; his fiancee, Elma Jenise of...

Aug 8, 2014

Wilma Lee Grant was born on April 13, 1936 in Port Allen, La, to the late Scott Grant, Sr and Josephine Button Grant. She was affectionately called "Tunie" by friends and family. Wilma was called to rest on Friday, August 8, 2014. She accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age in Eunice, LA. She later joined the Evergreen...

Jul 31, 2014

Louise House Aaron was born on January 16, 1926 to the late Ollie House and Georgianna Sansom Price in Heildelberg, MI. As a child she united with Shady Grove Baptist Church. She later moved to Lake Charles, LA in 1957 and united with New Sunlight Baptist Church where she served faithfully until her health failed her. She resided in Bradenton,...

Jul 27, 2014

William "Juju" Brown departed this life at the age of 64 in Houston, Texas. William was a Veteran of the Air Force. He was a long time native of Lake Charles, La. Survivors include, his wife Sylvia Brown and 5 children and one sister, Mary Brown January and a host of family and friends.

Jul 13, 2014

Leon Edward "Bear" Larce Sr. departed this life on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at the age of 79. He was born to the union of Willie and Betty Larce on September 26, 1934 in Saint Joseph, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. In 1952 Leon achieved Grambling State Football College history by being named the...

Jul 11, 2014

Ryan LeDay, 22, passed away Friday, July 11, 2014 in his hometown of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Ryan was a skilled motorcyclist who enjoyed spending time with friends and family. He was a very hard worker, employed with Coca-Cola and his family's rental property business. He graduated from Barbe High School, class of 2010. He was studying to be a medical...

Jul 6, 2014

Joseph Smith Sr. departed this life on Sunday, July 6, 2014 in the comforts of his home at the age of 82. He was born January 13, 1932 to the late Rev. James A. Smith Sr. and Leona T. Smith of Waxia, La. He was married to the late Pearlie Mae Williams Smith. He leaves to mourn3 sons; Joseph (Deborah)...

Jul 6, 2014

Peyton Kyle Rolax age 15, died Sunday, July 6, 2014 at his residence at the age of 15. He was born in Lake Charles, La. on September 9, 1998 to Nneka and Felton Sonnier. Peyton was a part of the Socastee Braves family as well as the Westgate Resort family. He leaves to mourn his death his parents; Nneka &...

Jul 6, 2014

Alma Barrow Owens departed this life on Sunday, July 6, 2014 in Houston, TX. She was born in Opelousas, La; on May 23, 1927 to the union of Ernest and Edna Barrow. At an early age Alma gave her life to Christ under the leadership of Rev. Winbush in Opelousas, La. After moving to Lake Charles, she became a member...

Jul 2, 2014

Alice Noel LaFleur Gradney, 100, of Lake Charles, La., passed away on July 2, 2014. She was born in Basile, La., on Dec. 25, 1913. She was married to the late Jessie Gradney. She was the mother of the late Marie (Rayfield) Lavan of Lake Charles,La., Maryann (Elsie) (Johnny) Stewart of Westchester, Ill., Jessica (Jack) Keuper of Beavercreek, Ohio; sister...

Jun 30, 2014

Alice Boutte passed away on Monday, June 30, 2014 at the age of 58. She was a member of Mohorn Missionary Baptist Church of Plaisance, LA. She was born September 19, 1955 to the late Melvin and Mary Randle Boutte. She leaves to mourn her daughters Louise Boutte and Deneatry Boutte of Lake Charles, LA; 5 sisters; Leona Stoot of...

Jun 17, 2014

Loria LeDay Guillory, 51 of Lake Charles, LA was called home on June 17, 2014 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Eunice, LA and resided in Lake Charles, LA. She was a Sargent, Supply Specialist in the army Reserves. Loria was a member of the St. Luke Baptist Church. She enjoyed singing, being around family and...

Jun 9, 2014

Manuel Fontenot departed this life on Monday, June 9, 2014, in his residence. He was 79 years old. He was born on June 6, 1935, in Ville Platte, LA, to the late Euzebe and Camila Fontenot. He retired after working many years at a local chemical plant. He was a jubilant,...

Jun 9, 2014

Manuel departed this life on Monday, June 9, 2014 in his residence. He was 79 years old. He was born on June 6, 1935 in Ville Platte, LA to the late Mr. and Mrs. Euzebe (Camila) Fontenot. He retired after working many years at a local chemical plant. He was a jubilant, fun loving and genuine person with a heart...

May 31, 2014

George Dixon Jr entered into rest on Sunday, May 31, 2014 at the age of 46. at Landmark of Lake Charles, La. while fishing. He was born to George and Beatrice Dixon in Lake Charles, La on November 2, 1967. He attended Washington Marion High School in Lake Charles and graduated from Eldorado High School in Las Vegas, NV. George...

May 23, 2014

Mahogany Abigail Guillory was born on July 10, 2013 in Lake Charles, LA to the late Kimberly Danielle Gordon and the late Michael Guillory. Mahogany was given the Sacrament of Baptism on February 2, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mahogany was a joyful, beautiful baby who loved smiling and being held by her Mother and Father. The family would...