Lynn Syas
Oct 6, 2012
Lynn Bernard Syas, 53, passed away on October 6, 2012. He was born on July 17, 1959 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, he was the only child of the late Bobby and Jacquelyn Jones Syas. The long time Eagle Scout was a 1977 graduate of Lake Charles High. He attended Southern University on a football scholarship, graduating in 1982 with a...
Clifton Shorty Lewis
Sep 30, 2012
Clifton "Shorty" Lewis, 88, passed away on September 30, 2012. He was born on February 17, 1924 in Gold Dust, Louisiana, to the late Jack and Mary Lou Atilee Lewis. He eventually moved to Lake Charles where he met and married the love of his life, Bernice Francis on October 7, 1949. They raised six children and served as surrogate...
Ruby Lee Guidry
Sep 26, 2012
Ruby Lee Guidry, 68, entered into the Golden Gates of Heaven on September 26, 2012 at 4:30AM while a patient at MD Anderson Cancer Center. She held on to her loving daughters hands very tightly. When the Lord called her name they gently released her hand and let her go to be with her heavenly father. Ruby was a kind...
Joseph Reed
Sep 14, 2012
Joseph Reed Jr., 55, passed away on September 14, 2012 at St. Patrick's Hospital. He was born on June 10, 1957 in Lake Charles, LA to Joseph Reed and Helen Johnson Reed. He graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1976, and later joined the Lake Charles Fire Dept in 1977. He was preceded in death by his wife Eva...
Marie Deneva Pettefer
Sep 12, 2012
Marie Deneva Keller Pettefer of Lake Charles died on September 12, at age 83. Marie married her sweetheart, Clay Pettefer in 1948, and they have 5 children, all of whom live in the area. Clay passed away last year on Good Friday, April 22. Family and friends fondly remember Marie's great smile along with her joyful laughter and positive, encouraging...
Evon Ramirez
Sep 5, 2012
Funeral service for Evon Manuel Ramirez, 63, will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at Enterprise Blvd Church of Christ. Minister, Paul Franks will officiate. Visitation will be at 9:00AM - 11:00AM in the church. Ms. Evon Manuel Ramirez died on September 5, 2012 in a local hospital. She leaves to cherish her memories seven children; Bernie...
Eugene Frank, Jr.
Sep 1, 2012
Eugene Frank Jr, 70, of Raywood,Texas, died on September 1, 2012 at 10:22 am (Lake Charles Memorial Hospital). He was employed as a truck driver by J.B. Hunt for over 15 years until he retired. He recently worked part time at Walmart in Lake Charles, LA. He was born to David and Vernice Fontenot in Eunice, LA on February 20,...
Priscilla Lyons Landers
Aug 30, 2012
Priscilla Landers was born March 16, 1944 in Jennings, Louisiana to the late Earl and Gladys Davis Sr. She departed this life August 30, 2012 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette, Louisiana. Priscilla was a graduated of Jefferson Davis High School and later attended McNeese State University. She Retired from Jefferson Davis Parish School Board as...
Alfred Junius Day
Aug 29, 2012
Alfred Junius Day was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana to the late Furline and Raymond Day. He was a 1966 graduate of W.O. Boston High School and went on to Southern University where he completed three years. He was soon to unite in holy matrimony with Lynn (Nazie) Bellard on July 6, 1968. To this union there were two children...
Georgia Joubert
Aug 28, 2012
Georgia Thibodeaux Joubert, 101, passed away on August 28 at her home. She was originally from around Plaisance, Louisiana but has been a resident of Lake Charles for 56 years. She is survived by her daughter; Bernice Pitre, her son; Joseph Edward Thibodeaux both of Lake Charles, LA, 16 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, 15 great, great grandchildren, and a host...
Joyce Vickers-Miller
Aug 22, 2012
Joyce Vickers-Miller, 64, passed on Wednesday, August 22 2012 at 4:10 AM at a local nursing home. She enjoyed cooking and retired as a prep-cook. She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband; Woodrow Miller, Jr.; two sons; Donald Prudhomme of Welsh, LA and Dexter (LaToya) Prudhomme of Houston, TX; two daughters; Rhonda Prudhomme of Houston, TX and Shontell Prudhomme...
Sandra R. Dixon
Aug 22, 2012
Sandra Dixon, 48, passed on Wednesday, August 22 2012. She leaves to cherish her memories, her parents; Shelton and Avelia Dixon of Lake Charles, LA; three sisters; Brenda (Jeff) Simien and Sharon Garrick both of Lake Charles, LA, Carolyn (Clarence) Nance of Riverdale, GA; four brothers; Byron (Nanette) Dixon, Sr, Christopher Dixon, Shelton (Valerie) Dixon, Jr, all of Lake Charles,...
Rayvan J. Achane
Aug 15, 2012
Rayvan Jarel Achane, 11, departed his life at an early age on Wednesday, August 15 2012 in a local hospital. Rayvan was born on March 26, 2001 to Kevin Achane and Latisha Gibson in Lake Charles, LA. Rayvan was a native of Lake Charles, Louisiana until his death. He attended Pearl Watson Elementary School. He loved the outdoor and being...
Catherine Marie Latour-Jones
Aug 12, 2012
Catherine Jones, 58, was born on June 14, 1954 to Celestine Latour and Louise Jones Latour in LaKe Charles, LA. She was the second of three siblings. She departed this earthly life on August 12, 2012. She was reared and educated in Lake Charles, LA. Catherine was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was known by many and...
Shawntae Janay Randolph
Aug 11, 2012
Shawntae Randolph, 19, was born on August 5, 1993 to Gregory Minefield and Ora Randolph in Crowley, LA. She departed this earthly life at a young age to be with the Lord on August 11, 2012. Shawntae was a graduate of Lake Arthur High School Class of 2011. She graduated from Unitech. She loved meeting and hanging out with family...
Howard Burks
Aug 9, 2012
Howard Burks, 86, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2012 in his residence. Howard was born on September 9, 1925 to the late Homer and Eunice Hammock Burks in Ruston, LA. Howard joined The United States Army at a very young age, he served 21 years and retired in 1964. Howard then went to work for The Federal Aviation Administration...
Samuel Freeman
Aug 7, 2012
Samuel Freeman, Sr, 65, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 in St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, LA. Samuel was born on November 11, 1946 to the late Freddie and Olivia Roberts Freeman in Ville Platte, LA. He was married to the former Lou Ella Williams Freeman. He was preceded in death by his parents; Freddie and Olivia Freeman;...
Lawrence Gobert
Aug 6, 2012
Lawrence Gobert, 75, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2012 in his residence. Lawrence was born on April 24, 1938 to the late Paul and Felicia Rougeau Gobert, Sr. in Mallet, LA. Lawrence was united in marriage to Mary Lee Brignac on May 27, 1961. In his teenage years he worked as a Rice Farmer. He worked over 25 years...
George Bb Washington
Aug 4, 2012
George Washington, 68, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 4, 2012 early in the morning at his residence. George was lovingly known as BB or Papa BB, he lived a life of service to his Lord, his family, and his church. George was born on July 27, 1944 to the late Joseph and Eola Jacobs Washington in Marksville, LA. George...
Clarence Man Lewis
Aug 4, 2012
Obit for Clarence "Man" Lewis Clarence "Man" Lewis, 103, passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2012. Clarence was born on June 30, 1909 to the late John and Susie May Lewis in Elton, LA. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Berry Lewis, of 79 years. He is survived by four daughters.
