Obituary Listing

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,...

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

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DO IT RIGHT…

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HER BEGINNINGS

Our beloved Charlene Annette Frank was...