Obituary Listing

May 13, 2021

Dianna Marie Perry-Coleman was born on March 18, 1948, to Georgiana and John Perry in Lake Charles, LA.  She attended Washington High School and Grambling State University.  Her love for cooking brought her to the field of food service.  She was a cafeteria manager for Calcasieu Parish Schools for 20 years.  She later greeted patrons...

May 12, 2021

Moses Coleman Prince, Sr., 80, departed this life on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at his residence in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born March 17, 1941, to Moses Prince and Corine Jolivette in Palmetto, LA.  He worked at Hebert Lumber Company until his retirement.

He leaves to cherish his memories his...

May 2, 2021

Shaketta Ranee Livings "Sketta" 49, departed this life on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at Christus St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, LA.  She was born December 20, 1971, to Harry James Livings and Idell Marie Robertson Livings in Houston, TX.  She worked in childcare over 15 years and became a caregiver for Comprehensive Care where...

May 1, 2021

Wilfred Clophus, Sr., 65, departed this life on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born November 5, 1955, to Johnny Clophus and Viola Freeman Clophus in Sulphur, LA.  He worked at Alcoa Primary Metals until his retirement in 2016.  He was a lifelong coach and mentor...

Apr 29, 2021

Margaret Virginia Thomas , 78, departed this life on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at her residence in Lake Charles, LA.  She was born June 24, 1942, to Martin Miller and Alice Brown Miller in Lake Charles, LA.  She worked at the Calcasieu Parish School Board as a paraprofessional in Adult Education over 25 years until...

Apr 28, 2021

Charlene Lois Dartez , 73, departed this life on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles, LA.  She was born June 11, 1947, to Noel Allen Hurlbut and Eula Mae Sonnier Hurlbut in Lake Charles, LA.  She was a homemaker.

She leaves to cherish her husband, Dwight Steven...

Apr 27, 2021

Magdalene Orelia McNeal , 71, departed this life on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at a local hospital in Lake Charles, LA.  She was born November 14, 1949, to Clemon Gobert and Mary Jane Boutte Gobert in Lake Charles, LA.  She worked as a cook for Piccadilly Cafeteria over 40 years and also a cook at La'berge Casino...

Apr 23, 2021

"Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life:                                                                                                                         he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:                                                                                                                      And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.                                                                                                                                                    Believest thou this?"                                                                                                                                                                                         John 11:25-26

Will Author Jackson, 71, of Lake Charles, La., was born to the...

Apr 20, 2021

Bernadette "Mrs. Bernie" LaSalle Harold, 61, departed this life on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in New Orleans, LA.  She was born October 7, 1959, to Charles LaSalle, Sr., and Catherine Regina Jackson LaSalle in Creole, LA.  She worked at Kroger in the bakery department for 19 years until her retirement. She was a faithful member...

Apr 18, 2021

Claudette Carolyn Amos Johnson, 87, departed this life on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at Camelot Brookside Nursing Home in Jennings, LA.  She was born October 27, 1933, to Leslie Theodore Amos and Violette Ward Amos in Crowley, LA.  She worked at her family-owned store, Amos Grocery Store,  Ross Headstart as a foster grandparent and was...

Apr 18, 2021

Russell Edward Antoine, Sr., 82 departed this life on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at his residence in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born September 19, 1938, to Eugene Antoine, Sr., and Ella Goodly in Lake Charles, LA. He served his country in the United States Navy and worked at local industries.

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Apr 13, 2021

Hillary Arvie , 50, departed this life on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, in Clear Lake, TX.  He was born May 7, 1970 to Ellery Arvie and Louisa Thomas Arvie in Ville Platte, LA.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Shavon Hebert-Arvie; children, Hillachel Arvie, Asia Arvie-Richard, Ty'rek Bellard, Jaylon...

Apr 10, 2021

Raymond Harris, Jr., 67, departed this life on Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Memorial Herman Hospital in Katy, TX.  He was born September 15, 1953, to Raymond Harris, Sr., and Mary Emma Fontenot in Lake Charles, LA.  He worked at McNeese State University until his retirement.

He leaves to cherish his...

Apr 10, 2021

Michael Wayne Adams, 60, affectionately known as "Buggs", departed this life on Saturday, April 10, 2021, in New Orleans, LA.  He was born October 17, 1960,  to Clarence Buggs and Vietta McBride in Lake Charles, LA. He worked at the Port of Lake Charles as an International Longshoreman, Local 2047, since 1970 until his retirement...

Apr 1, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Cynthia Regina Fontenot Clophus announces her passing on Thursday, April 1, 2021, at the age of 61.

Cynthia will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Wilfred, of 43 years and her children, Wilfred, Jr. (Tiffany), Elridge (Tatiana), Phillip (Lydia), 14 grandchildren and seven siblings,...

Mar 23, 2021

Mitzi Michelle Fontenot , 52, departed this life on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA.  She was born July 18, 1968, to Nelson Louviere and Ruby Louviere in Colorado Springs, CO.  She worked as a sales clerk until her retirement. She loved animals, singing and crocheting.

Mar 21, 2021

Ray Anthony Papillion , 42, departed this life on Sunday, March 21, 2021, in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born June 1, 1978, to Daniel Papillion and Jeanetre Pappillion in Opelousas, LA.  He loved dancing, fishing, raising dogs, cooking and spending time with his family.

He leaves to cherish his memories...

Mar 19, 2021

Shawn Mark Babineaux , 51, departed this life on Friday, March 19, 2021, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born March 19, 1970, to Joseph Hubert Babineaux, Sr., and Janet Cecilia Bartie Babineaux in Houston, TX.  He worked at National Networks of Lake Charles, LA.

He leaves to cherish his...

Mar 16, 2021

Francisco Javier Lopez, 55, departed this life on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born August 24, 1965, to Francisco Lopez Martinez and Vicenta Romo in Allende Coahuila, Mexico.  He was a self-employed carpenter and a very hard worker.  He loved to eat, family gatherings and being outside working in his...

Mar 12, 2021

Derek "DJ" James Ogea , 40, departed this life on Friday, March 12, 2021, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born April 30, 1980, to Timothy Ogea and Jacqueline Reyes in Lake Charles, LA.  He worked construction and was self-employed.

He leaves to cherish his memories his parents, Timothy Ogea...