William "Bill" Maddox Hastings
Jun 11, 2026
William Maddox Hastings, 79, departed this life on June 11, 2026, at Rosewood Nursing Center in Lake Charles, Louisiana, which was his home for the last eleven years. Bill, as he was commonly known, was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on August 27, 1946, to Lola Mae (Hebert) and Wiley Poynter Hastings, Sr. Bill worked as a Mortgage Investigator determining collections...
John "Ricky" Hillary Guillory
Jun 5, 2026
John "Ricky" Hillary Guillory, 67 of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away at home on Friday, June 5, 2026. He was born in Lafayette, Louisiana, on November 1, 1958, to the union of Wilfred Guillory Sr. and Theresa Jordan. On the first of May in 1982, Ricky married the love of his life, Margaret Ann Fontenot, with whom he shared forty-four...
Kindra Travis Adams
Jun 4, 2026
Kindra Travis Adams, “Kindy Lou,” 44, of Sulphur, Louisiana passed away on June 4, 2026.
Kindy Lou loved life and adventure. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, and working outside. She loved giving and receiving gifts, and she was always willing to help in any way she could. She was an avid collector and found pleasure in the simple things in life, including...
Shirley Simien Barnes
May 31, 2026
Shirley Mae Simien Barnes, 69, a cherished mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Born on March 31, 1957, in Nome, Texas, and raised in Sulphur, Louisiana, Shirley lived a life marked by love, resilience, and dedication to her family and community.
Shirley was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Hazel Guillory,...
Christopher Joseph Romero
May 22, 2026
Christopher Joseph Romero, age 73, known to many as Chris, departed this life on Friday, May 22, 2026, in the comforts of his home. He was born to Minos Joseph Romero and Loula Mae Landry Romero on December 4, 1952, into a very loving home.
A life-long resident of Lake Charles, Chris earned his BS degree from McNeese State University in...
Steven "Steve" Joseph Johnson
May 7, 2026
To everything there is a season. A time for every purpose under heaven, a time to be born, and a time to die. Ecclesiastes 3:12
On the morning of Thursday, May 7, 2026 a loving son, husband, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend was the perfect flower that God looked out into his garden and saw. As He plucked the flower,...
Stacie Margaret Richard
May 7, 2026
Stacie "Peanut" Margaret Richard, 55, passed away at home on Thursday, May 7, 2026. She was born on September 8, 1970 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to the union of Mary Eleanor Robinson and Terry James Richard Jr.
Attending Lake Charles Boston High School, graduating in the Class of 1988, Stacie played the flute and received a band scholarship to Texas Southern...
Lee Arion Thomas Sr.
May 5, 2026
Lee Arion Thomas, 74, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital with his devoted wife by his side. Lee was born on April 24, 1952, in Ville Platte, Louisiana, to the union of Lester and Essie Joseph Thomas.
Lee worked as a mechanic, but it was more than just a job to...
Monica Marie Gardner Harmon
Apr 30, 2026
Monica Marie Gardner Harmon, 75, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, surrounded by family but most importantly love. She was born on November 27, 1950, in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Thomas Gardner and Hazel Ewing. From a young age, she displayed a vibrant spirit, a kind heart, and a natural ability to bring joy to those around her. She...
Raphael "Rae" John Collins Sr.
Apr 27, 2026
Raphael "Rae" John Collins Sr., 73, of Lake Charles, Louisiana gave up the ghost on Monday, April 27, 2026 in his home. Rae was born in Church Point, Louisiana on October 25, 1952 to the union of Jacob and Sarah Guillory Collins.
Rae was a Military Policeman from 1972 until 1975 at Fort Ord National Monument on Monterey Bay in California....
Joshua "Smokey" Joseph
Apr 22, 2026
Joshua "Smokey" Joseph, 75, of Lake Charles, Louisiana departed this life on Thursday, April 22, 2026. He was born on July 7, 1950 to Albert and Gladys Joseph. He worked at Joseph Construction as well as served in the U.S. Army. Smokey enjoyed fishing, hunting, outside cooking, and gardening.
Joshua was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Gladys Joseph.
He...
Joseph "Joe" S. Pappion
Apr 14, 2026
Joseph Stephon Pappion, 64, departed this earthly life surrounded by the peaceful comfort of his home in Hendersonville, Tennessee, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. He was born, number six of nine, to Cornelius Pappion Sr. and Cecilia Guillory Pappion in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on December 10, 1961. Joe was a devoted father, son, brother, uncle, and friend whose presence brought...
Martha Ann Moore
Apr 13, 2026
Martha Ann Moore was born on June 21, 1964, in Creole, Louisiana, to the late Joseph Moore and Rosie Lee Martin Moore. At an early age, Martha accepted Christ into her life, a decision that shaped the compassionate and faithful woman she became. She was deeply rooted in her church, where she was an active and devoted member who especially...
Alonzo Forrest Jr.
Apr 12, 2026
Alonzo Forrest, Jr., 60, of Lake Charles, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, April 12th, 2026 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with his devoted wife of twenty-eight years, Thelma Prince Forrest, by his side. Alonzo was born on May 4th, 1965 to the union of Mattie Watson Forrest and Alonzo Forrest, Sr.
Alonzo was...
Rosa Breaux
Apr 12, 2026
Rosa Mae Dailey Breaux peacefully passed away on the 12th day of April 2026 with her daughter by her side. She was a previous resident of a local long-term facility, but she recently moved in with her daughter Sherry, who lovingly cared for her. Rosa was born on August 6, 1949 to the union of Agnes Guidry Dailey and Offord...
Emily Ann Bilbo
Apr 11, 2026
Emily Ann Bilbo lovingly known to some as “Big Mama” or “Aunt Em” passed away at the age of 66 on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Landmark of Lake Charles. She was born on January 29, 1960, in Jennings, Louisiana to the late James C. Bilbo and Mary Margaret Dartez-Bilbo, and remained a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Emily was...
Roy Lee Nelson Jr.
Apr 8, 2026
Roy "Roy Jr." Lee Nelson Jr., 54, of Lake Charles passed away at a local hospital surrounded by his devoted wife, Roselind Semien Nelson. Born on August 26, 1971 to the union of Sally Ann Cook and Roy Nelson Sr.
Honoring Roy Jr's wishes, a memorial service will be held in his honor on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00PM in...
Helen Augusta
Apr 4, 2026
Ms. Helen Augusta, 96, known to many as "Blue", departed this life on Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia, surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born on May 13, 1929 to Laura Thomas Augusta and Curtis Augusta, Sr. in New Iberia, Louisiana, but spent her formative years in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She recently moved to Augusta, Georgia...
