Obituary Listing

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.

Feb 5, 2023

Anetha Marie Williams was born in Beaumont, Texas on May 14, 1949 to Letell Thomas and Leola Lavergne. She was raised in Elton, Louisiana and was the oldest of the couple's seven children and remained close to her siblings throughout her life.

She was raised in Elton, Louisiana by her grandparents until she was seven years old....

Jan 30, 2023

Larry James Singleton , "Loco" 68 departed this life on Monday, January 30, 2023, in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born September 23, 1954, to Herman Singleton, Sr. and Dorothy Mae Singleton in Lake Charles, LA. He was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Westlake, LA. He was a lifelong resident of...

Jan 23, 2023

Mary Alexander Johnson , 72, departed this life on Monday, January 23, 2023, at Christus St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, LA.  She was born February 22, 1950, to Stafford Alexander, Sr., and Hazel Alexander in Fenton, LA.  She worked in healthcare as a licensed practical nurse until her retirement.  She enjoyed praying, singing and...

Jan 22, 2023

Arthur Ray Williams , 70, departed this life on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Christus St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born July 6, 1952, to Arthur Williams and Flora Lee Williams in Alexandria, LA.  He was baptized at the age of six at Mt. Zion Baptist Church.  He graduated from Sulphur...

Jan 19, 2023

Aaron McNeal Sr ., 69, was born August 26, 1953, to his loving parents, Carl McNeal Sr. and Marie Duhon McNeal. He was raised by a caring couple, Leo and Geneva Stevens. He lived in Lake Charles where he attended Washington High School and graduated in 1973. Aaron served four years in the Marine Corps. Aaron married...

Jan 16, 2023

Edgar Jerome Faulk , 70, was born March 18, 1952, in DeQuincy, LA.  He was the 11 th of 12 children of Bessie Mae Daniels.

Edgar's strong educational foundation was built at Grand Avenue High School in DeQuincy.  He went on to graduate with honors from Starks High School.  Edgar continued...

Jan 10, 2023

Edith Marie Richardson, "Duck", 68, departed this life on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, in Monroeville, AL.  She was born November 11, 1954 to Robert Bartie, Sr., and Angelina West Bartie in Cameron, LA.  She worked at Brown's Grocery for many years in Cameron, LA.

She leaves to cherish her memories her...