All Obituaries

Jean Evelyn (Lewis) Amos, 85, the eldest of seven brothers and sisters was born August 27, 1937 in Lake Charles, La.  She departed this life on May 19, 2023, after an extended illness while living in Lake Charles, La.  Jean was predeceased by her parents, Inez Lewis-Golden and James (Jimmy) Lewis Sr. both of Lake Charles, La. Jean was married to William Amos Sr. of Columbia, SC to that union three children were born, William Amos Jr. (Katrina) and Sonja St. Julien both of VInton,...

Birth   11-19-1955                                                                                                                            Home-Going 05-12-2023 My...

The Lord is my sheperd; I shall not want.  He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:  he leadeth me beside the still waters.  He restoreth my soul:  he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name sake.  Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil:  for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.  Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:  thou anointest my head with...

Patrick "Pat" Joseph Winters was born on March 21, 1954 in Westlake, Louisiana to the late Annie Lee Winters Mallet. Pat was a native of Mossville, Louisiana and was an auto mechanic. He departed this life on April 27, 2023. He is survived by his daughter, India Malbrough and a host of other relatives and friends.

Freddie Dewayne Steele Sr. was born September 30, 1967 in New Augusta, MS and transitioned April 20, 2023 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Freddie was a graduate of Perry Central High School of the Class of 1985. Freddie worked at Hood Industries in Beaumont, MS for many years and at the time of transition, Freddie worked for Gilchrist Construction in Alexandria, LA. Freddie married the love of his life, Felicia Loray Steele on November 15, 2002 at Macedonia Church of God in Christ. Freddie...

Rachel Ann Chavis Holland 64, of Lake Charles, La. passed away peacefully on April 10, 2023.  This beautiful soul was born August 20, 1958 to R. James "Jimmy" Chavis and Mary Ruby Chavis.  Predeceased by her father, R. James "Jimmy" Chavis. Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her former husband, Ernest B. Holland and children, Benedict "B.J." Holland of Lake Charles, Danielle (Lowery) Lennix of Gonzales, La., Brandon Holland...

Christi Jayln Clemons Higginbotham was born December 25, 1994 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Frank and Selena Thomas Clemons. A native of the Moss Bluff/Lake Charles Community, Christi was a member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. She is survived  by her husband, Bryan Higginbotham; one son, Princeton Scott Hooker; her parents, Frank and Selena Clemons; her sisters, Ryan (Lee Daniel) Anderson and Aspen (Tarrence) Prince and nephew, Tyler and a host of other relatives and friends,  

Candace LaShay Wilson was born on July 2, 1982  to Elaine Marie Wilson and Jerry Lewis in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She attended Parkview High School and graduated in 2003.  She went on to attend Texas Career College in 2006 and became a certified Medical Assistant. Candace was a soft spoken person and always willing to help others.  Although she had no children of her own, she absolutely loved children and they loved her.  She also loved animals and left behind her...

Theola (Wilright) White, 79 of Westlake, Louisiana, quietly departed this life on March 2, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.  She was born September 14, 1943 to the late Ivory Wilright Sr. and Rosa Lee Wilright in Westlake, Louisiana and graduated from Mossville High School. She was united in holy matrimony to Frederick "June" White Jr.  Their union was blessed with two sons, Sederick and Brian. Theola was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church and served the city of New...

Kerney David Brown was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana to the union of Mildred H. Brown and Kerney Brown.  David was born on February 20, 1965 and departed this life on his birthday February 20, 2023.  David was 58 years old. At a young age David moved with his family to Houston, Texas, where his roots in the Baptist church began. The family moved back to Lake Charles when David was a teenager where he attended Straightway Baptist Church.  After graduating from LC Boston High...