Obituary Listing

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,...

Apr 1, 2023

Dedrick Davon Johnson , 22, departed this life on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born February 17, 2001, to John Butler, Jr., and Dranika Faye Johnson in Lake Charles, LA.  He worked at Dairy Queen and loved basketball, listening to music and dancing.

He leaves to...

Mar 31, 2023

Bernard Carrier , 46, of Lake Charles, La., departed this life on March 31, 2023. He was born on December 19, 1977, to Orelia M. Cezar and Lloyd Henry Carrier at Moss Regional Hospital. He was reared in Lake Charles, Louisiana and is the First-born child of four children. He attended school in Calcasieu Parish...

Mar 21, 2023

Anthony James "Jim" Pitre, 91, of Lake Charles, La, passed away on March 21, 2023 peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones.

Jim was born on January 4, 1932 to Houston Simson and Dolisk Pitre in Ville Platte, La. After he completed school he went on to study Carpentry and become a Master Carpenter.

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Mar 19, 2023

Donald "Mac" McKinnie , 65, departed this life on Sunday, March 19, 2023, surrounded by his family at Christus St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born October 20, 1957, to Walter Lee and Ethel Vidrine McKinnie.  He worked at Citgo Petroleum until his retirement.  He enjoyed fishing, playing words with friends, watching...

Mar 19, 2023

Mary Lee Simon, 91, was born February 25, 1932 in Ville Platte, Louisiana to the late Clemon and Amelia Guillory.  She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church of Lake Charles, LA. She was a loving wife, mother, care giver to her family, and a seamstress by profession.

On Sunday,...

Mar 18, 2023

Betty Jean Busby passed away in Cypress, TX on March 18, 2023, at the age of 85.  She was born on December 2, 1937, in Eunice, LA to Ned Toussaint and Louella Darby.  She was a Loyal, Baptized, Servant of Jehovah God and remained faithful until her death.

Betty loved hats and she collected them. ...

Mar 7, 2023

Darnell Marie Leday , 75, departed this life on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Christus St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, LA.  She was born November 2, 1947, to Batmas Leday, Sr., and Reetha Malveau in Lafayette, LA.  She owned and operated Darnell's Beauty Salon for many years.

She was quiet-spirited...

Mar 7, 2023

OBITUARY

YOU ONLY LIVE

ONCE…BUT IF YOU

DO IT RIGHT…

ONCE IS ENOUGH

HER BEGINNINGS

Our beloved Charlene Annette Frank was...

Feb 26, 2023

"Forever In Our Hearts"

"The clock of life is wound but once, no man has the power to tell when the clock will stop – at a late or early hour.  The present only is our own. Live, love, toil with a will. Place no faith in 'tomorrow' For the clock may then...

Feb 25, 2023

Philip Laurence Handy, Sr., was born in Jennings Louisiana on November 30, 1943, to Dewey and Georgiana Handy.  Philip Handy, age 79 went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 25, 2023, in San Jose, California, where he was a resident for over 50 years.

Philip "Peewee/James" as he...

Feb 18, 2023

Derrick James Thornton, a man of many talents and passions, departed this life on Saturday, February 18, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of creativity, community activism, and love. He was 43 years old.

​ Derrick was born on April 26, 1979, and was the only child born to the union of Albert (June) Ashley and Connie Thornton....

Feb 17, 2023

Falando Megale Simon, Sr., 48, departed this life on Friday, February 17, 2023, at his home in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born June 28, 1974, to Royla James Simon and Jewell Eva Simon in Lake Charles, LA.  He graduated from Washington-Marion High School and attended Southern University and A&M College.  He worked at the...

Feb 14, 2023

Fred Paul Victorian , 84, departed this life on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born April 29, 1938, to Edwin Lewis Victorian and Eugenia Ledet Victorian in Oberlin, LA.  He worked at Charles Miller Construction Company until his retirement.  He loved hunting, fishing and cooking for family and friends.