All Obituaries

Floyd "Baby" Hanks was born October 14, 1933 in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana to  Henrietta and George Hanks. A resident of Lake Charles, Floyd was a lifelong member of Starlight Baptist Church for over 58 years. Under Reverend D.L. Carter, he was appointed  as a deacon and later ordained by Pastor Julian Woods. He married the love of his life, Evelyn Moss, in 1961 in Starlight Baptist. Floyd was the Sunday School Song Leader, Sunday School Teacher, Lead Cook and...

A Celebration of Life & Faith  of Hazel Fontenot Pete Hazel Fontenot Pete, 90, was born on November 1, 1929, to Walton and Olivia Rideaux Fontenot of Grand Prairie, Louisiana. Hazel was a devote Christian and faithfully served as a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Lake Charles, LA.  There she was an active member of the Christian Mothers, sang in the Eight O’clock Choir, and volunteered during the annual Parish Bazaar.  She was active...

Because I love you, Thressa, I invite you to find refuge in the shadow of My wings, and to drink from the river of My delights! Thressa Graham Coney was born on August 3, 1933 in Dodson, La. to Rosie and Daniel Graham.   A resident of Lake Charles, she was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.  Thressa  dedicated her life to the love of educating children.  Teaching was her passion  and she taught for over 30 years in Calcasieu Parish.  She was...

Annie B. Simien 84 departed this life on Friday, February 28, 2020 .   Annie was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana and a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. She leaves to cherish her memories three daughters, Sandra Edwards, Dana Simien and Denise (Terrance Stevens) Simien; one son, Joseph W. Simien Jr.; one sister, Elnora Granger all of Lake Charles, Louisiana; 7 grandchildren, 9 1/2 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Dallas Joseph Brignac Sr. 81 was born on July 27, 1938 in Eunice, La. to the late Earlis J. Brignac and Cecelia Goodly Brignac.  Affectionately, he was known and loved by many as "Soul".  He accecpted Christ at an early age. Although, his education didn't exceed ninth grade.  One wouldn't have known it.  Amazingly, Dallas had the ability to take a lawnmower completely apart.  Then, assemble it back in the least amount of time. In the early...

Delphine Louise Prejean was born October 4th, 1960 in Lake Charles, La. to the parentage of Austin Celestine, and Juanita Celestine. Delphine graduated from Iowa High School and receive her Cosmetology license at Stage 1 Hair School. She worked in Finances for many years until she stopped working due to health issues. Delphine loved watching Dallas Cowboys, dancing, eating seafood and being with family and friends. She was a very spiritual person who loved God and her new church family at...

Roland Rice 77 departed this life on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Roland was born on May 4, 1942 in Lake Charles to Freeman and Ida Thierry Rice. He is survived by one brother, Allen Rice and two sisters, Juanita Campbell and Patricia Labrie.

Dorothy J. Rankins 68 departed this life on Thursday, February 13, 2020.   A lifelong resident of Dequincy, Dorothy was born September 14, 1951 to the late Clarence Ball Sr. and Ola Ball. Dorothy was a member of Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church. She served on the Mission Department and was a member of the choir.  She was a Teacher's Aide for 25 years at Dequincy Middle School. Dorothy leaves to cherish her memories her husband, John B. Rankins Jr. of Dequincy, La.; one...

John David Tousaint, Sr., was born on September 21,1956, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to the union of Mr. and Mrs. Gus and Mary Eva Pete Tousaint. He was the oldest of four siblings. On May 28, 1982 he was united in holy matrimony to Loretta Faye Paul, and to this union two children were born. He attended LaGrange Middle and was a graduate of LaGrange Sr. High. He was a retired longshoreman of 47 years of service. He was a member of the International Longshoremen Association Local...