Obituaries

Margaret Obey Simon

Margaret Obey Simon

Jul 31, 2017

Margaret Obey Seeley Simon, at the age of 89, died on July 31, 2017 at home with her family by her side.  Margaret was born June 21, 1928 in Jennings, Louisiana to the late Oscar Pogue Seeley, Sr. and Louise Newell. She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Fred Simon and Barbara Harris of Vacaville, CA., Clarence...

Dorothy Mae Perkins

Dorothy Mae Perkins

Jul 27, 2017

Mrs. Dorothy Mae Perkins, 88, was born to the late Aaron and Augustine Felix on November 30, 1928. Dorothy passed away at Camelot Brookside Center, located in Jennings, LA. on Wednesday, July 27, 2017. She was a member of Union Baptist Church of Jennings where Rev. Gerald Perkins was her pastor. Dorothy leaves to cherish her memories, six children; Joseph...

Deborah Ann Barker

Deborah Ann Barker

Jul 17, 2017

Deborah Ann Barker, age 61, passed away peacefully at Landmark of Lake Charles.  She was a native of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Deborah worked at Conoco Phillips as a security officer for a number of years. She graduated from Marion High School in 1975. Deborah loved to cook and entertain family and friends. She was a loving and caring...

Ronald Amest, Sr.

Ronald Amest, Sr.

Jul 12, 2017

Ronald Amest, Sr. was quietly called home to be with the Lord on July 12th, 2017, surrounded by family.

Ronald Amest Sr., 62 years old, was born on November 21, 1954 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. To Mary B. Amest and the late Joseph Amest. Ronald was a...

Lourine Magee

Lourine Magee

Jul 7, 2017

Ms. Lourine Magee, 78 was a native of Sumrall, MS and a resident of Lake Charles, LA.  Loraine passed away at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital on Friday, July 7, 2017.  She was born on September 25, 1938 to her parents, Lucille Barnes-Magee and John Magee.  She was a member of Blake Street Church of Christ pastored by Brother Tommy Jordan....

Hayward Prudhomme

Hayward Prudhomme

Jun 13, 2017

Mr. Hayward "Junior" Prudhomme, age 71 departed this life on June 13, 2017 after a battle with cancer.  Hayward was a native of Welsh, LA and a resident of Brooklyn, NY.  Hayward was affectionately known as Junior, was born on April 16, 1946 to the late Mr. & Mrs. Hayward Joseph and Leona Drake Prudhomme. Hayward attended Thomas...

John David Scott

John David Scott

Jun 6, 2017

?Mr. John David Scott Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the Word of Hope Worship Center, located at 3975 E. Prien Lake Road in Lake Charles, LA.  Visitation will be in the church from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.  Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery, located in Westlake, LA. under the direction of...

Lisa Lynette West-Solomon

Lisa Lynette West-Solomon

Jun 1, 2017

Mrs. Lisa Lynette West-Solomon , 49, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Kingwood Medical Center in Kingwood, Texas.  Lisa was a born on December 29, 1967 to her mother, Georgia Rose Fondel West and Allen West Rashada.  She was a 1986 graduate of Washington High School in Lake Charles, Louisiana and later moved to Spring,...

Orez "Pop" Ceasar

Orez "Pop" Ceasar

May 27, 2017

OREZ (Otis) CEASAR, age 75, passed away peacefully at the Jeff Davis Living Center in Jennings, Louisiana.  He was a native of Eunice, Louisiana and a resident of Jennings, Louisiana.  Orez retired as a Safety Manager with PPG Industries in Westlake, Louisiana after 35-years of service.  He was married to Linda Celestine Ceasar and they have one daughter,...

Darol Wayne Page, Sr.

Darol Wayne Page, Sr.

May 19, 2017

Mr. Darol Wayne Page, Sr., age 60, a native of Lake Charles, LA., and resident of Portland, Oregon passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017 at a local hospital.  Darol was born on October 11, 1956 to his mother Emma Gilbert Page and father, Ernest James Page, Sr., in Lake Charles, LA.  Darol was baptized at an early age...

Lorena Pete

Lorena Pete

May 9, 2017

Mrs. Lorena Carter Pete, age 105, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at the Jennings American Legion Hospital after a brief illness.  She was born on April 23, 1912 in Westlake, LA. to her parents, Otoll Rideaux and Noamie Carter Rideaux.  She was a resident of Jennings, LA. and a devoted member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic...

Ronald Douglas Hawkins

Ronald Douglas Hawkins

Apr 6, 2017

Ronald Douglas "BB" Hawkins, Sr. Mr. Ronald Douglas Hawkins, Sr. departed this life peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.  Hew was born in Lafayette, LA on March 10, 1951 to the late Murrell Lee Hawkins and Louisiana Thomas Hawkins.  He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He was a member of Our...

Warren L St Junious

Warren L St Junious

Apr 5, 2017

Rev. Warren L. St Junious,71 Funeral service for Rev. Warren L. St Junious 71, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday April 8, 2017 at Mt. Triumph Baptist Church. Rev. Carl Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Lake Arthur, LA., under direction of Semien-Lewis Mortuary.  Visitation will be in the church from 11 a.m. until time of...

Earline Catherine "Cat" Anderson

Earline Catherine "Cat" Anderson

Mar 16, 2017

Earline Catherine "Cat" Anderson was born on April 28, 1944 in Silverwood, LA. to the late Walford and Gloria Broussard. She departed this life on Thursday, March 16, 2017 in Lafayette, Louisiana. She is at peace with her Lord rejoicing at her new Heavenly Home. Earline is survived by her daughter, Carla Billups of Jennings, LA; four brothers,...

Joseph Anthony Landry

Joseph Anthony Landry

Mar 15, 2017

Funeral Services for Mr. Joseph Anthony Landry, 54 will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at 11:00 am in the New Wine Ministries Church, located at 300 4th Street in Rayne, LA 70578 with Pastor Shelton Clay officiating.  Visitation will be in the church from 8:00 am until time of funeral services.

Joseph Levi

Joseph Levi

Mar 11, 2017

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Gloria Mae Broussard

Gloria Mae Broussard

Feb 28, 2017

Sister Gloria Mae Barker Broussard , age 92, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 while in the Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.  Gloria was born in Port Arthur, Texas and lived most of her life in Silverwood, Louisiana. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a...

Beulah Ruth Morris

Beulah Ruth Morris

Feb 11, 2017

Mrs. Beulah Ruth Morris , 78, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 11,2017 at her residence.  She was  native of Lake Charles, LA, and a retired Direct Care Attendant. She was born on August 22, 1938 to Christella Frelot Thibodeaux and Joseph Thibodeaux, Sr.  She was a graduate of the historic W. O....

Albert Joseph Huntsberry

Albert Joseph Huntsberry

Feb 4, 2017

Albert J. Huntsberry, age 36 passed away on February 4, 2017 at Opelousas General Hospital in Opelousas, LA. He was born in Kaplan, Louisiana on October 10, 1980 to Mary Huntsberry and Ronnie Green. He is survived by his mother, Mary Huntsberry; father, Ronnie Green; one brother, Tyrone Huntsberry; one step-sister Nesha McClarty; two uncles, Ricky Huntsberry (Connie) and Claude...

Irene Dartest

Irene Dartest

Jan 28, 2017

Mary Irene Dartest was born on January 1, 1923 in Bellevue, LA. to the late Louis Chavis, Sr. and Ophelia Taylor Chavis.  She departed this life on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 3:05 a.m. at her residence.  Mary Irene Dartest, better know to all as "Mother."  She is at peace with her Lord rejoicing at her new Heavenly...