Obituary Listing

Jul 30, 2023

In Lake Charles, LA on July 30, 2023, Paul Martin Redfud went Home to be with our Lord and Savior. Affectionately called "Johnny Paul", he was an immensely popular man who was known for his impeccable sense of fashion and the brightly colored clothing that he loved to wear.  "JP" was a charismatic man who was known...

Jul 27, 2023

Mercedes Renee' Guillory , "Sadie" 28 departed this life on Thursday, July 27, 2023, in Lake Charles, La. She was born January 27, 1995, to Shantel Guillory in Lake Charles, La. She was a resident of Sulphur, La for many years.

Mercedes had many hobbies that she loved. She was a...

Jul 24, 2023

Nehemiah Masami Temple arrived and departed on Monday, July 24, 2023, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women in Lake Charles, LA. He is survived by his parents, Clifford Ray Temple and Darlygold Kitang Eugenio; his siblings, Brittany Temple, Quenton Temple, Donavan Elender and Malichi Josef'-Mobel Temple and his grandmothers, Mildred Temple and Delma Delmel. A graveside service will...

Jul 15, 2023

Jimmy Randall Primes, 65, departed this life on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at his home in Sulphur, LA.  He was born January 16, 1958, to Estus Primes and Patsy Barber Primes in Tylertown, MS.  He worked construction and loved his church, football, playing his guitar and making people laugh.

He leaves to cherish...

Jul 11, 2023

Terance Eugene Harold , 34, departed this life on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in the comfort of his home in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born September 25, 1988, to Anthony Harold, Jr., and Bernadette Harold in Lake Charles, LA.  He worked at Golden Nugget as a lead steward.  He loved fishing and spending time...

Jun 24, 2023

Charles Damian Cole, 43, departed this life on Saturday, June 24, 2023, in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born February 18, 1980, to Charles Johnson and Linda Faye Cole Johnson in Kinder, LA.  He worked construction and loved playing basketball.  He also played T-ball when he was younger.

He leaves to cherish his memories one...

Jun 10, 2023

The Reverend George Spencer Sibley departed this life on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 1:50 p.m.  He was 90 years old.  He was born August 20, 1932, in Homer, LA, Claiborne Parish.  He was reared in Many, LA, Sabine Parish.  He was a retired school teacher and minister.  He was the son of Robert W. Sibley and...

May 25, 2023

John Landry Jr was born March 10, 1954, to Myrtis and John Landry, Sr, he passed on May 25,2023 at the age of 69. He has won the battle against cancer and is now resting with the Lord.

John was the epitome of what the Bible says about a man and his family; he was a provider...

May 24, 2023

On Wednesday, the 24th day of May, 2023, Peggy Alzenia Sturlese, "Decy" departed this life at the age of 64 at home with her son. She was born April 25, 1959, to Steve Surlese, II and Pauline Jones Sturlese in Orange, TX.  She was a full time caregiver for many years.  She loved spending time with her...

May 21, 2023

Brenda was born to the late Eddie and Gladys Slate on May 9, 1950, in Oberlin, La.

Brenda was called home Sunday, May 21, 2023, at her home, in Lake Charles, La.

Brenda graduated from Adams High in 1968.  She was employed many places throughout her life until she...

May 20, 2023

Mary Juanita Yokum (Tut), at the lovely young age of 92, departed this life on May 20th, 2023, surrounded by her family in Denver Colorado. Juanita was born September 24, 1930, in Church Point, Louisiana to the late Joseph Brown Sr and Leila Duplechain.  Juanita attended Lady of Mercy Catholic School and went on to marry Alvoid Yokum and...

May 15, 2023

Chester Leo Charles, Jr. , 74 departed this life on Monday, May 15, 2023,  in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born August 5, 1948, to Chester Leo Charles, Sr., and the late Margaret "Polly" August in Rayne, Louisiana.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 52 years, Sheryl Ann...

May 13, 2023

Arthur Lee Withers "Dickie" was born April 27, 1952, to the union of Ruth Lucille Sowell and Francis Lee Withers in Lake Charles, LA. He grew up in Mossville, LA.

In 1971 he married the love of his life, Christina J. Withers in Lake Charles, LA. To...

May 5, 2023

Letha Ann Lamb , 67, departed this life on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur, TX. She was born August 5, 1955, to Clifton Charlie Lamb and Cecile Lamb in Lafayette, LA. She worked at Potter's House Ministries as Assistant Executive Director until her retirement....

May 4, 2023

On Thursday May 4, 2023, Carolyn Pappion LaTour departed this life at the age of 66, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette.

She was born on April 25, 1957 to Bertha Goodly Pappion and the late Wilbert Pappion, Sr.

She began working at a...

Apr 24, 2023

Alicia Bellard , 56, departed this life on Monday, April 24, 2023, in Jennings, LA. She was born July 15, 1966, to Alvin Bellard and Verlie Mae Bellard in Ville Platte., LA.  She loved cooking, cleaning, playing cards, going to the casino and visiting with family and friends, especially her grandchildren and...

Apr 23, 2023

Celebration of Life for Martin James Guillory

Sunrise: March 25, 1962 Sunset: April 23, 2023

Martin was the fifth of nine children born to Eta and Edward P. Guillory Sr. Martin graduated from Washington High School. He went...

Apr 21, 2023

Shelia Marie Rankins Berard , 68, departed this life on Friday, April 21, 2023, at her residence in Lake Charles, LA. She was born July 17, 1954, in Lake Charles, LA to Frank Eugene and Nancy Lee Davis Rankins and raised by Edward Rankins after the passing of her mother and stepfather....

Apr 8, 2023

Devyn Keon Thomas , 20, departed this life on Saturday, April 8, 2023, in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born August 26, 2002, to Regonald and Vanessa Thomas in Lake Charles, LA.  He worked at Home Depot and loved fishing, swimming, playing basketball, dancing, singing/rapping, playing with his nieces, nephew and his dogs.

Apr 6, 2023

Leroy Frank , 67, departed this life on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at his residence in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born November 22, 1955, to Sidney Frank, Sr., and Lucinda Frank in Lafayette, LA.

He leaves to cherish his memories one daughter, Alexis Frank of Lake Charles, LA; one granddaughter,...