Obituary Listing

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...

Jan 8, 2023

On January 8, 2023, Anthony Joseph LaVergne, "Bo" as he was known by many, passed away peacefully in his home with family members surrounding him.

Bo was born November 26, 1961, to the late Honary LaVergne and Mary Papillion LaVergne in Eunice, LA.  He lived his early and teen life in the towns...

Jan 5, 2023

Shareca Marie Stanley , 30, departed this life on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles, LA.  She was born October 19, 1992, to Reginal Dean Marshall, Sr., and Charlene Denice Marshall in Lake Charles, LA.  She worked at Raising Cane's.

She leaves to cherish her memories her mother, Charlene Denise Marshall...

Jan 5, 2023

Clarence Edward Charles, 64, departed this life on Thursday, January 5, 2023, in Kinder Retirement Rehabilitation Center in Kinder, LA.  He was born July 3, 1958, to Edgar Charles and Ledoshia Charles in DeQuincy, LA.  He worked for Sabine River and Northern Railroad Company in Orange, TX.

He leaves to cherish...

Jan 2, 2023

Dorothy Miller , 87, departed this earthly life on Monday, January 2, 2023, after losing her battle with Cancer.

The life of Dorothy began in Iowa, Louisiana on July 4, 1935, third child, and first daughter to the late John Miller and Odelia Carrier Miller. Dorothy met and married the late Rickie Allen Gundrum who...

Jan 1, 2023

On August 5, 1941, God gave Melvin Doucett the "breath of life" and he became a living soul.  On Sunday, January 1, 2023, he went to his eternal home.  He was one of eleven (11) children to the union of Oliver and Aurelia Moss Doucett.

Melvin attended school in Louisiana and graduated from...

Dec 28, 2022

Pharmacist and civic leader Robert O'Neal Boudreaux died on Wednesday, December 28th, 2022, at the age of 93.  Born on May 19, 1929, in Opelousas, LA, he was a graduate of Opelousas High School.

Robert enlisted in the Navy and served as a corpsman with the 1st Marine Division during the Korean War.  On December 26, 1952,...

Dec 24, 2022

Theresa Popillion Ledet was born on November 22,1948, to Banard Popillion and Sylvester Popillion Sr. Theresa worked for Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for approximately 30 years until her retirement when she became a private caregiver for several individuals. She also owned and operated a booth at a local flea market for many years upon her death.

Dec 17, 2022

Doris Guillory , 89, departed this earthly life on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at his home in Lake Charles, LA.

The life of Doris began in Sweetlake, LA, on September 17, 1933, to the parents of Preston Joseph Guillory, Sr., and Irene Fontenot Guillory.  On June 8, 1957, he was joined...