Obituary Listing

Nov 4, 2025

Clifton Senegal, Jr. age 76, passed from this life to eternal life on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in a local hospice facility. He was born on December 11, 1948, to Rosa Mouton Senegal and Clifton Senegal, Sr. in Rayne, Louisiana.

Cliff was a longtime resident of Lake Charles and had a love of muscle cars and music....

Oct 21, 2025

"To everything there is a season. A time for every purpose, under heaven. A time to be born, and a time to die." Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

Emelda "Black" Hardy Johnson, 67, of Lake Charles, was called home peacefully by her Heavenly Father on October 21, 2025. She was a lifelong resident of the Lake Charles area. Emelda was...

Oct 8, 2025

Herbert "Ken" Parker, Jr., 65, passed away at his home in Iowa, Louisiana on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. He was born April 11, 1960, to Rev. Herbert Dean Parker, Sr. and Blanche Juanita Miller Parker, in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Ken worked as a brick layer for Mr. Elrick Broussard. When not at work, his hobbies included playing cards...

Sep 23, 2025

Billie Gayle Jackson Geyen, 71, of Lake Charles passed away on September 23, 2025.  Born October 18, 1953, to the late LueBertha Patterson Lebine and William Jackson. Billie worked as a teacher's aide for the Calcasieu Parish School Board. She enjoyed gardening and making people laugh.

Left to cherish her precious memories are her three sisters, Reta...

Sep 17, 2025

Larry Redmond, 68, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 25, 1956, to the late Ray Toussaint and Rose Redmond.

Larry was honorably discharged from the United States Army, and then he dedicated 24 years to the Calcasieu Parish School Board, serving as a teacher and...

Sep 10, 2025

John Alex Villery, 70, passed away Tuesday September 10, 2025, peacefully and surrounded by his family. He was born on January 23, 1955, to the late John and Regina Villery. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church for many years.

John was a 1973 Lake Charles High School graduate and was honorably discharged from the...

Sep 9, 2025

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Sep 7, 2025

Jared DeMarcus Guillory, 35, departed this life on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. He was born on October 15, 1989, to John and Margaret Fontenot Guillory in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Jared was educated in the public school system of Calcasieu Parish and worked as a truck driver for First Source Trucking Company....

Aug 30, 2025

Louis LaVergne, 86, passed away on August 30, 2025 in Houston, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. Born on Christmas Day in 1938, in Basile, Louisiana, Louis was raised with humble beginnings that instilled in him the values of education, perseverance, and hard work. These lessons, taught early by his father, became the foundation for the life he built....

Aug 19, 2025

Sylvia Mary Washington Gallow, 85, of Lake Charles, La. passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Marksville, La. to Joseph and Eola Washington, with a spirited nature and heart full of love, she was a woman who lived unapologetically and on her own terms. She was 6th of 11 children. Though small...

Aug 10, 2025

Karen Collins-Shaw, 51, of Lake Charles passed away August 10, 2025. She was born on August 1, 1974, to Ann Reed Collins and Joseph Collins.

Early in her career she worked in the casino industry, where she met and fell in love with her husband, Robert Shaw. In the past decade, Karen was a stay at home...

Aug 4, 2025

On August 4, 2025, Kathleen Marie Duhon Mosely, known to everyone as Kat, departed this life at age of 69 in Lake Charles, Louisiana at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 3,1956, to Theresa Fontenot Duhon and Rodney Duhon.

She last worked at L'Auberge Casino for over five years. Everyone knew her as Ms....

Aug 2, 2025

Shelton Joseph Citizen, 69, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully under the care of Harbor Hospice on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025.

Shelton was born October 4th, 1955 in Lafayette to the late Lucille and Theodule Citizen. He worked as a warehouse operator for Coca-Cola and his hobbies included restoring vintage cars, cooking and spending time with his...

Aug 2, 2025

Georgiana Ross, known as "Big Momma", age 73, departed this earthly life on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at her home in Lake Charles. She was born on September 1,1951, to the late Angeline West Bartie and Robert Bartie Sr. in Grand Chenier, Louisiana.

She worked at the Local 207 as a chemical plant laborer, and also as...

Jul 29, 2025

Rita Mae Landry Etienne departed this life on July 29,2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and unwavering kindness. Her life was a testament to generosity, resilience, and deep devotion to both her faith and her family. Rita was born in Welsh, Louisiana on June 17, 1936, to the late Florence August and Levi Landry. She grew up...

Jul 26, 2025

Jose Paul Delafosse was born on February 17, 1963, to the late Earl James Delafosse, Sr. and the late Barbara Ann Delafosse. He went to meet his Lord, several family members, and loved ones at the age of 62 on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Jose was baptized as an infant at Sacred Heart...

Jul 17, 2025

Sally Leday Lemelle, 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17, at a local care center. She was born on September 13, 1952, to Odelia Guillory and Joseph Leday in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Sally worked at Robinswood School, and her hobbies included gardening, and roses were her favorite, cooking and baking for loved ones, watching television, and...

Jul 16, 2025

Being blessed with ninety-five years of life, Cora Morrow transitioned peacefully to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born in Basile, Louisiana, as Cora Pierre-Auguste to Etel and Denezia Cessaire Pierre-Auguste on May 24, 1930.

Cora was the youngest girl of ten children. She has survived all her siblings and...

Jul 9, 2025

Earl John Lemell, husband, father, and brother, peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the age of 85, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 13, 1940, to Clara and Joseph Lemell, Sr. in Welsh, Louisiana.

Earl enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family. He retired as an Operator...

Jul 4, 2025

Cortez "Tezzy Bhoo" Deshawn Boston, 26, departed this life on July 4, 2025. Cortez was born to Nataki R. Boyd and Eric Boston on May 5, 1999, in Louisville, Kentucky. Cortez loved life! He spent most of his time gaming with friends, playing basketball, football, and swimming. He also loved spending time with his family, traveling, and listening to...