Obituaries

Charles E. Smith, Sr.

Charles E. Smith, Sr.

Sep 2, 2018

Mr. Charles "Boilermaker Black" Smith, Sr. passed away peacefully at his residence while surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 2, 2018.  Charles was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 24, 1949 to the late Munson Smith, Sr. and Mahalia Johnson-Smith.  He was a resident of Church Point, Louisiana and was married to Lisa J. Daniels-Smith.  Charles worked for...

Floyd Smith

Floyd Smith

Aug 26, 2018

Mr. Floyd Smith, 78, a resident of Lake Charles, LA entered into eternal rest in a local hospital on August 26, 2018. Floyd was born in Pascagoula, Ms. on July 15, 1940, and lived in Lake Charles, LA. Floyd was self-employed as a Painter. Floyd also served his country in the United States Army.

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Walter James Manuel

Walter James Manuel

Aug 5, 2018

Walter James Manuel, 89, passed away peacefully at his residence while surrounded by his loving family.  Walter was a native of Mowata, Louisiana and a resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana.  He was born on March 10, 1929 to his loving parents, Mary Manuel and August Manuel.  Walter was married to the love of his life, Mrs. Georgiana Manuel of 63...

Lee Andrew Willis

Lee Andrew Willis

Aug 3, 2018

Mr. Lee Andrew Willis, 59, passed away peacefully at his residence in Jennings, Louisiana on Friday, August 3, 2018.  Lee was a native of Tallulah, Louisiana and resident of Jennings.  He was born on September 7, 1958 in Tallulah, Louisiana to his proud parents, the late Cremolia Levy-Willis and Samuel Willis, Sr.  Lee accepted Christ at an...

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Curley Ray Thomas

Curley Ray Thomas

Jul 22, 2018

Mr. Curley Ray Thomas, 52, a native of Lake Charles, LA and resident of Sulphur, LA passed away at his residence on July 22, 2018.  Curley was born on June 19, 1966 in Lake Charles, LA to his loving parents, Wilton Thomas and Veozia Berdell.  He was baptized at an early age and was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church...

Ethel Semien Sam

Ethel Semien Sam

Jul 21, 2018

Ethel Semien Sam, 84, a resident of Lake Charles, LA., was born on August 13, 1933 and passed away on July 21, 2018 at a local hospital.  Ethel was a faithful and devoted member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church until the time of her passing.  She was a member of the Lady Auxiliary Court Number 141, Christian Mothers,...

Constance Lorraine Charles-Savoie

Constance Lorraine Charles-Savoie

Jul 4, 2018

" I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." 2 Timothy 4:7-8 (KJV) Mrs....

Mary Margaret Richmond

Mary Margaret Richmond

Jul 4, 2018

Mary Margaret Richmond, 63, passed away peacefully at her residence while surrounded by her loving family and friends.  Mary was born on February 17, 1955 to Joseph Richmond and Mary Magdalene Richmond.  Mary was a graduate of Westlake High School and Baytown Technical College as a Certified Nursing Assistant.  Mary loved her family and enjoyed helping others in any way...

Lovenia "Mo Tin" Pattom-Thibodeaux

Lovenia "Mo Tin" Pattom-Thibodeaux

Jul 3, 2018

Lovenia "Mo Tin" Pattom-Thibodeaux, 73, passed away peacefully at her residence while surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, July 3, 2018.  Lovenia was a native and life-long resident of Welsh, Louisiana.  She was baptized at an early age and was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Welsh, LA. pastored by Reverend Jude Fernando.  She was born...

Willie Dean Jones, Jr.

Willie Dean Jones, Jr.

Jul 2, 2018

Willie Dean Jones, Jr., 44 passed away at his residence on Monday, July 2, 2018.  Willie was a native and life-long resident of Jennings, Louisiana.  He was born on September 12, 1973 to his loving parents, Joyce Jones and the late Willie Dean Jones, Sr.  Willie was educated in he Jefferson Davis Parish School System and was a 1991 Graduate...

Maudry Mae Simon

Maudry Mae Simon

Jul 1, 2018

Mrs. Maudry Mae Duhon Simon, 87 , passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on July 1, 2018 in the Jeff Davis Living Center in Jennings, LA.  Maudry was a native of Mermentau, LA and a resident of Jennings, LA.  She was born on January 7, 1931 to her loving mother, Cora Lee Barker & father,...

Amelia Brown

Amelia Brown

Jun 14, 2018

Mrs. Amelia Simon-Brown, 88 passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at the Jeff Davis Living Center.  Amelia was a born in Lacassine, Louisiana on February 26, 1930 to Lilly and Eddy Simon.  She was a resident of Jennings, LA and a faithful member of Union Baptist Church, pastored by Reverend Gerald W. Perkins, Sr.  She served on the...

Connie Michelle Strauss

Connie Michelle Strauss

May 16, 2018

Connie Michelle Strauss, age 59, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, May 16, 2018.  Connie was a native and resident of Jennings, Louisiana.  She was born July 19, 1958 to her loving parents, Robert and Louise Rubin in Jennings, Louisiana.  Connie was educated in the Jefferson Davis Parish School System and was a graduate of Jennings High School. ...

Reverend Melton Alfred

Reverend Melton Alfred

Apr 13, 2018

Reverend Melton Alfred, born on May 28, 1930, left his earthly vessel and entered eternity with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 13, 2018.  As a young, country boy born to the late Cleo and Mattie Tizeno Alfred, Melton knew his dreams were much larger than his home, Fenton, LA, and birthplace, Opelousas, LA.  Thus, he began his...

Duane Drake

Duane Drake

Apr 11, 2018

Duane Drake, 42, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 in Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans, LA.  Duane was born in Lake Charles, LA. on December 6, 1975 to Walter Drake and Lucrtia Ann Nixon. Funeral services will he held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Semien-Lewis Mortuary in the David J. & Rosa W....

Verma Ann Lafleur-Gloston

Verma Ann Lafleur-Gloston

Apr 5, 2018

Verma Ann LaFleur-Gloston, 68, a native and life-long resident of Welsh, LA passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Golden Age Nursing Home of Welsh.  Verna was born on February 22, 1950 in Welsh, LA to her loving parents, Delbert LaFleur and Velma Lewis-LaFleur.  She was a graduate of Bethune High School in Welsh, LA., Class of 1968...

Lee Allison Bias

Lee Allison Bias

Mar 22, 2018

Lee Allison "QweeK" Bias, 63, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2018.  Lee was a native and resident of Jennings, LA.  He was well known in the community and loved helping people and local businesses.  Lee was a 1972 graduate of Jennings High School where he excelled in academics, baseball and basketball.  He attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA...

Denise Vitatoe Palmer

Denise Vitatoe Palmer

Mar 9, 2018

Denise Vitatoe Palmer, 64, a resident of Lake Charles, LA. passed away on Friday, March 9, 2018 at Christus St. Patrick Hospital.  Denise was born on February 15, 1954 in Beaumont, Texas to her loving parents, Jessie Wallace Sheridan Vitatoe and Hillery Vitatoe.  She later moved to Lake Charles, LA in 1964 and was a 1972 graduate of Washington High...

Enola Stevens

Enola Stevens

Feb 28, 2018

Evangelist Enola "Reed" Stevens, 76, a native of Grand Prairie, LA and resident of Lake Charles, LA. departed her earthly home and entered her heavenly home on February 28, 2018.  Evangelist Stevens was a faithful member of Shiloh Baptist Church, pastored by Reverend Barry Thomas.  She was a 1995 graduate of Charles Harrison Mason System of Bible Colleges. Evangelist Stevens...