Obituary Listing

Sep 27, 2023

George Alfred Rachal , 80, departed this life on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Christus St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born November 1, 1942, to John Nelson Rachal and Evangeline Balthazar Rachal in Natchitoches, LA.  He was an Army Vietnam Veteran.  He worked at the Sheriff Department and retired from Olin/Lyondell...

Sep 25, 2023

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His Beginnings

Our beloved John Odel Meche was born to the parents of Tilman and Loretta Meche on August 28, 1963, in Lafayette, LA.  On Monday, September 25, 2023, God in accordance to his sovereign plan called John...

Sep 20, 2023

David McClain Evans, 62, was known to some as "Duck" and others as "Cheesey." He was born November 18, 1960, in Lake Charles, LA to Samuel Evans and Loritha Richard Evans. David was a 1978 graduate of Lake Charles High School. In August of 1978, he joined the United States Air Force whereas he made...

Sep 17, 2023

Ernest Jack , 81, departed this life on Sunday, September 17, 2023, in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born October 2, 1941, to Rodney Jack and Gussie Frank Jack in Ville Platte, LA.  He was an air condition and refrigeration repairman until his retirement.  He loved fishing and watching his beloved Dallas Cowboys.

Sep 15, 2023

Terrance Tramaine Gordon, 47, departed this life on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Christus St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born September 29, 1975, to Austin Gordon and Mary Bellard Gordon in Houston, TX.  He worked at Fresenius Kidney Care.  He loved video gaming, reading, and spending time with family.

Sep 15, 2023

Betty Rose Stevens, 84, departed this life on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA.  She was born August 9, 1939, to Zack and Leona Richard in Opelousas, LA.  She worked at C.A.R.C. for 15 years until her retirement.  She accepted Jesus as her Savior at an early age...

Sep 12, 2023

Anita Jo Lyles , 67, departed this life on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA.  She was born November 30,  1955, to Charlie Jackson and Annie Ruth Jackson in Dayton, OH.  She worked as a nurse over 20 years.  She loved singing, laboring for God and going to...

Sep 5, 2023

Tracy Lee Carter, 61, departed this life on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at a local Hospital in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born July 16, 1962, to Willie Carter, Sr., and Josephine Landry Carter in Lake Charles, LA.  He worked construction at a local plant.  He loved football, dancing, and hanging with family and friends....

Sep 3, 2023

Leo Rideaux , 73, departed this life on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Calcasieu Community Care Center in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born January 26, 1950, to Lannis Rideaux and Elsie Simien Rideaux in Opelousas, LA.  He retired from St. David's Hospital in Austin, TX.  He loved football and was an avid Dallas Cowboys...

Aug 25, 2023

Bobby Ray Jenkins, 70, departed this life on Friday, August 25, 2023, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born August 5, 1953, to Vera Lee Jenkins in Lake Charles, LA.  He worked at Moss Regional Hospital as a laundry aide and was self-employed for several years.  He loved singing, playing...

Aug 23, 2023

Eddie Martin Ashley, 49, departed this life on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, in Corning, New York.  He was born December 17, 1973, to Albert Ashley, Sr., and Ruby Fontenot Ashley in Lake Charles, LA.  He worked at Corning Center for Rehabilatation & Nursing.  He loved working and visiting family and friends in Alabama and Louisiana....

Aug 18, 2023

Freeman Rodney Evans, 63,  of Cape Coral, Florida passed away on August 18, 2023.  He was born on January 1, 1960, to the late Samuel Evans Jr. and Loritha Richard Evans in Lake Charles, Louisiana.  He attended W.O. Boston High where he was known for being a multi-athlete in football, basketball, and track. In May...

Aug 15, 2023

Our beloved brother, Charles Wesley Robinson, Jr. aka "C.W." or better known as "Uncle C" or "Bobcat" was born November 26, 1929, in Beaumont, Texas to the parents of Charles Wesley Robinson Sr. and Laura Ann Aker Robinson. He was introduced to Christ at an early age at his home church, Douglas Memorial C.M.E Church. Hailing from...

Aug 8, 2023

Amanda Yvette Geter, 44, departed this life on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, in Lake Charles, LA.  She was born May 10, 1979, to Leonard Gilmore and Frances Ann Geter in Orange, TX.  She loved baking and spending time with family and friends.

She leaves to cherish her memories her daughter, Artisha...

Aug 6, 2023

Sarah Denise Nevills , 30, departed this life on Sunday, August 6, 2023, in Kansas City MO.  She was born July 22, 1993, to Dennis James Nevills and Lavinia Junius Nevills in Lake Charles, LA.  She loved photography, fashion and traveling.

She leaves to cherish her memories her parents, Dennis and...

Aug 2, 2023

Sister Camilla Savoie Carter was born in Sunset, Louisiana, on May 14, 1932, to John Easton Savoie and Elizabeth Domingeaux Savoie. On November 5, 1949, she united in Holy Matrimony to JC Carter. To this union, five children were born. She moved to Lake Charles and united with the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend DJ...

Jul 31, 2023

Mae Gloria Guillory, 89, departed this life on Monday, July 31, 2023, at her home in Manvel, TX.  She was born June 7, 1934, to Santon Thierry and Thomasine Guillory Thierry in Mallet, LA.  She was a domestic worker for Dr. George Schneider.  She loved reading, taking care of her grandchildren and attending church.

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...