Obituary Listing

Dec 29, 2025

Mary Lee Antoine-Cox, age 83, of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Mary Lee was born on November 25, 1942, to Loicy and Matthew Antoine in Washington, Louisiana. She attended Washington High School and was a proud member of the Class of 1960. From her first union, she was blessed...

Dec 23, 2025

Kyzhel Zyaire Randell was born into Jesus' arms on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Women's Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to the parentage of Alexis M. Randell and Kevin D. Bell.

He was loved by his parents and sisters, Z'ylana and A'zory, who he leaves to mourn. Also missing him will be his grandparents, Bridgett A. Rosette...

Dec 19, 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

Rebecca Lee Gayden, 80, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family members on Friday, December 19, 2025, following a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease.

Dec 17, 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 3:1-2a

On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, God needed another Angel and He invited Alexis to join Him. Alexis gladly accepted the invitation at 1:05 pm. She walked in heaven and was greeted by...

Dec 11, 2025

Reverend Junior Victor Schlesinger departed this life on Saturday, December 11, 2025, at local nursing facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was born January 24, 1952, to Nealer Mae Walker and Junior Victor Schlesinger, Sr. and resided in Lake Charles, Louisiana, most of his life. He was ordained as Minister of the Gospel by the late Reverend King at...

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....