Obituary Listing

Dec 11, 2025

Oliver Darbonne, Jr., affectionately known as JuJune, Junior from Alaska, Stage Coach, Big Daddy Rabbit, and most proudly Poppa, was born on December 9, 1954, in Lafayette, Louisiana, to Oliver Darbonne, Sr. and Cecelia Frances Guillory Darbonne. He passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, in Anchorage, Alaska, surrounded by his loving family.

Oliver grew up in...

Dec 6, 2025

George Young, Sr., 85, departed this earthly life to the next on Saturday, December 6, 2025, it a local hospital. He was born on May 6, 1940, to Robert and Hilda Green Young in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and remained a resident of Lake Charles his entire life.

George worked at Firestone Rubber Refinery until his retirement. He...

Dec 5, 2025

Anna Mae "Nina" Robertson Richmond, 99, of Lake Charles, retired this earthly domain to rejoice in Heaven on December 5, 2025, one month shy of her centennial birthday. Nina was born January 12, 1926, to Ellen Sallier Robertson and Harold Robertson, Sr. in Lake Charles, where she remained her entire life. She met and married Adrien "Ed" Richmond, Jr.,...

Nov 30, 2025

Tamika Theresa Belton, age 39, of Lake Charles, entered into eternal rest on November 30, 2025, surrounded by the love of family. She was a devoted daughter, sister, niece,cousin, & friend. A believer whose life reflected love, strength, and faith.

Born on September 9, 1986, to her mother, Vanessa Belton and father, the late Charles Robinson. She...

Nov 26, 2025

Danyell Leron Turner, 49, departed this life on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. He was born February 14, 1976, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Lee Earl Turner and Marie Turner.

Known affectionately to everyone as "D-Turner", Danyell was full of life, laughter and had an infectious spirit that brightened any room he walked in. He adored his family...

Nov 20, 2025

Alfred Paul Caesar - Loving Husband, Devoted Father, Cherished Grandfather, and Valiant Patriot - a man whose life story was woven with threads of faith, family, hard work, and unwavering love. Born on May 1, 1944, in Lafayette, Louisiana to Ferdinand and Ledia Caesar, he began a journey that would leave an indelible mark on the hearts...

Nov 5, 2025

Lori Elise Cooper was called home to be with God on November 5, 2025, at the tender age of 39.   Lori was born to Gary Ronald Cooper and Wanda Ann Garrick Cooper on February 10, 1986, in Houston, Texas.  There are no words to say what a miracle her birth was to our lives.  Today, my heart aches with...

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...