Obituary Listing

Jul 3, 2025

Diamonte "Dee" Juan Lafanette was born August 31, 2001, to Sylvester Gobert and Christa Lafanette, and tragically passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, at the age of 23 years old. Dee worked at Taco Bell for many years and enjoyed listening to music, playing his PS5, and spending time with family and friends,...

Jul 1, 2025

De'Marco R. Celestine Jr. was born in Houston, TX on Friday November 22, 2002, to Kenya Kibble and De'Marco Ray Celestine. De'Marco, affectionately called Ray Ray, attended and graduated from Hightower High School in 2022. During his remarkable 22 years of life, De'Marco embarked on numerous adventures and touched countless lives, he inspired his dad to take a leap...

Jun 21, 2025

Daniel Anthony Collins was born on November 22, 1959, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to the late Martell Collins and Elfie Papillion Collins. He was baptized as an infant at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Lake Charles. Also, he served as an altar server in the church. No matter what life threw at him, he was led to...

Jun 13, 2025

Michael Wayne Jackson, 50, departed this life on June 13, 2025, in Iowa, Louisiana. Mr. Jackson was born on September 12, 1974, to Darrow Jackson, Sr. and Esther M. Vital Pipkins in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Mr. Jackson enjoyed fishing, cooking and spending time with family and friends. He was loved by all that knew him.

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Jun 12, 2025

"For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." Philippians 1:21

On Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:18am, Elizabeth Ann Lewis Jones gained eternal life with her Lord and Savior. She was born on August 22, 1962, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Johnny (Ruby) Lewis in Lake Charles, Louisiana. On April...

Jun 11, 2025

James Darrell "Screaming Demon" Rogers departed this life on June 11, 2025, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was born on April 17, 1962, to Louis "Buster" Rogers and Catherine Trail Rogers in Lafayette, Louisiana.

With a thirty-year career as a truck driver, James loved traveling cross country. He was most recently employed with HD Trucking of...

Jun 7, 2025

To remember the man that Courtlin was is to be reminded that good people still do exist in this world. On June 7, 2025, Courtlin Joseph Greis departed this life at the age of 40 in Roanoke, LA. He was born on December 17, 1984, to Brian Alfred and Stephanie Arceneaux in Lake Charles, LA. From an early age,...

Jun 7, 2025

Lloyd Doucet departed this life on June 7, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Mr. Doucet was born on October 3, 1950, to Carlton Doucet and Elizabeth (Joyce) Deaureseau Doucet in Eunice, Louisiana.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Linda Lewis Doucet, his children: Everette (Donna) Thomas, Jejuan (Alexa) Doucet of Clera, Alabama, Anthony Doucet, Houston,...

Jun 1, 2025

Our dear mother Beaulah Jane Kerlegon Victorian, 86, departed this life on Sunday, June 1, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She was born August 8, 1938, to Caligone Anthony Kerlegon and Nolia Boutte Kerlegon in New Iberia, Louisiana. She worked as a housekeeper at Memorial Hospital and then Cintas until her retirement. She loved spending time with her family...

May 29, 2025

Alisa Marie Orphy was born on January 22,1970, to Allen and Aline Gobert Orphy. As the first born she was a joy to her parents. Born and raised in Lake Charles Louisiana, she graduated from Alfred M. Barbe Senior High School in 1988 and soon began a tenured career as a 411 operator for Bellsouth (later AT&T).

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May 29, 2025

Vickie Lynn Lewis Kennerson was born on January 16, 1955 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to the union of Clifton Lewis and Bernice Francis Lewis. She was called from labor to her reward on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at her home.

Vickie accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Evergreen Baptist Church in Lake Charles...

May 23, 2025

Donna Michelle Criner-John , 58, departed this life on Friday, May 23, 2025, at a local hospital in Houston, TX.  She was born August 7, 1966, to Donald Tyrone Criner, Sr., and Frances Marion Criner in Muskogee, OK.  She worked at Save The Children Headstart for many years.  She loved supporting her children, spending time...

May 13, 2025

Lisa Gail Batiste, 53, departed this life on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in a hospice facility in Lake Charles, LA.  She was born October 29, 1971, to David Lee Hines and Julia Lee Houston in Lake Charles, LA.  She worked at Resthaven Nursing Home until her retirement.  She loved singing, dancing and making memories with her family.

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May 12, 2025

Virginia Ann "Jean" Slaughter, 83, was born March 7, 1942, in Sulphur, Louisiana to the late John and Sadie Chatlin. She lived most of her life in Lake Charles, Louisiana and moved to Spring, Texas in her later life living with her son.  Mrs. Slaughter departed this life on May 12, 2025, at the Woodland...

May 12, 2025

Patricia Carthon Sanders , 76, a beloved figure in the Oberlin community, peacefully departed this life on May 12, 2025, after a life richly lived in service and kindness. Known for her lifelong missionary work, Patricia was a beacon of light and hope, touching lives through her gift of music.

Patricia...

May 10, 2025

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7

Darryl Douglas Harrison, Jr., 42, gained his wings on May 10, 2025, in Pearland, Texas, surrounded by his family. Darryl was born on August 22, 1982, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Marie Chenier and...

May 5, 2025

Shannon Marie Moore was born on December 20, 1995, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to the late Neal and Theresa Bowers. She later moved to Cleveland, Texas, with her parents, Rena Lambert Moore and Edward Moore Sr. She attended Sheppard High School before relocating to Louisiana. Shannon was known for her beautiful smile and loved her children with all her heart....

May 5, 2025

Darrell Wayne Poullard , 64, departed this life on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Dallas, TX.  He was born August 28, 1960, to Milton Poullard and Patricia Viones Poullard in Lafayette, LA.  He worked in banking as a transit deliverer and loved watching all sports.

He...

Apr 27, 2025

Irene (LaFleur) Guillory was born in Basile, LA, on March 8, 1928, to the late Adena and Elia (Deville) LaFleur. She departed this life on April 27, 2025, at her home.

She was united in marriage to the late Curlan Guillory on October 12, 1946, and resided in Kinder, where they raised four children. She was the...

Apr 26, 2025

LIFE REFLECTIONS

The sunrise of a beautiful life commenced upon the horizon of Port Arthur, Texas on August 30, 1954, when a bouncing baby boy was born to the union of Paul and Hilda Solarie. They named him Preston Paul Solarie. He was affectionately known as "Cocamo" by his family members...