Obituary Listing

May 14, 2019

Rosa Babineaux, 66, departed this life on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at a local hospital in Lake Charles, LA. She was born December 24, 1952, to Raymond Payne, Sr. and Edna Mae Payne. She worked in retail at J.C. Penny until her retirement. She enjoyed going to church, playing with her grandchildren, and visiting her brothers and...

May 11, 2019

A Life Worth Remembering –A Fashionista!

Our beloved sister, Ruby Jane was born April 3, 1934 in Washington, Louisiana to the parents of Samuel and Julia Linton King. She was the fourth child out of eleven children born to this union.

Ruby Jane began her education at...

May 2, 2019

Adroin "Scott" Harper

On Thursday, May 2, 2019, Scott departed this life at the age of 52 in Lake Charles, LA. He was born on February 15, 1967, to the late Carlton Mitchell and Helen Neal in Lake Charles, LA. In 1970 Helen Harper married James Harper who adopted Scottie as his own.  He worked...

May 2, 2019

Laura Johnwell , 55, departed this life on Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA. She was born February 28, 1964, to Rapheal Johnwell and Lois Johnwell in Lafayette, LA. She attended Marion High School. She loved listening to music, being outdoors, playing with her nieces, nephews and great nieces and...

Apr 28, 2019

Alvin Jackson, Sr. , 80, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019.

Alvin was born Nov. 15, 1938 in Opelousas, LA and lived most of his adult life in Lake Charles, LA. He was a member of the Lake Charles Seventh Day Adventist Church and worked as a "greeter" at Walmart on the Bayou until...

Apr 16, 2019

Barbara Landry Citize n, born in Lawtell, LA, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at the age of 72 surrounded by her devoted husband and loving daughters. Known for her quick wit, spirit of generosity, and serious cooking skills, Barbara left her mark on everyone who crossed her path. Her home and heart...

Apr 6, 2019

Doris Lee Fulton, 84, departed this life on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA. She was born July 9, 1934, to Frank and Josie Gray in Clarksville, TX.  She worked as a manager at the Salvation Army of Lake Charles until her retirement.

She leaves to cherish her...

Apr 4, 2019

John Howard Hein , 63, departed this life on Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Lake Charles, LA. He was born June 25, 1955, to David and Gladys Hennigan Hein in East Chicago, Indiana.  He worked at Sunrise Inn for Victor and Pat Patel.  He also lived and worked in various states across the country.  He was a...

Mar 31, 2019

Charlie May, 80, departed this life on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at Holly Hill Nursing Home in Sulphur, LA. He was born July 22, 1938, to CD May and Irene Craft May in McComb, MS.  He worked in transportation as a truck driver until his retirement.

He leaves to cherish his memories, five grandchildren, 11...

Mar 24, 2019

Joseph Courtney Semien, Jr ., "Chico", 74, departed this life on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at his residence in Lake Charles, LA. He was born October 9, 1944, to Courtney Joseph Semien, Sr., and Mary Nola Delafosse Semien in Oakdale, LA.  He was a veteran in the United States Army.  He worked at S & M Food...

Mar 22, 2019

Georgia Frank , 91, departed this life on Friday, March 22, 2019, at a local nursing home in Lake Charles, LA. She was born July 21, 1927, in Opelousas, LA.  She was a resident of Lake Charles, LA, most of her life and Houston, TX.  She worked in housekeeping 34 years until her retirement.  She was a...

Mar 16, 2019

Ida Mae Goodly , 72, went home to rest on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at her residence in Lake Charles, LA. She was born March 5, 1947, in Elton, LA, to the late Walter and Elvia Comeaux Hilstock.  She was the 6 th child of eleven children.

Ida attended and graduated from Katie B. Thomas...

Mar 11, 2019

Crystle Lynn Reed , 38, departed this life on Monday, March 11, 2019, in Houston, TX. She was born September 9, 1980, to Leona Reed in Lake Charles, LA.  She worked as a safety operator until the time of her demise.

She leaves to cherish her memories her mother, Leona Reed; one son, Travarious Reed;...

Mar 10, 2019

Larry P Williams Jr ., 49, was born on August 17, 1969, to Earline Haywood and Larry P Williams, Sr.

Larry attended Jackson Street Elementary School and Washington-Marion High School. After graduation he moved to Houston, Texas where he resided until his death. While in Houston he worked several jobs, including working at the Marrriot...

Mar 7, 2019

Everyone has a choice between leaving a positive legacy or a negative one. Most people never consciously choose one or the other — it just happens. But the goal for us is to make a conscious decision about the legacy we will leave. Legacy, by far, is not bound by age nor by time served. Instead, it...

Mar 4, 2019

Daniel Lavergne was the eldest son and third child born to the union of Adam and Ida (Nero) LaVergne in Church Point Louisiana. He went to the elementary school of our Lady of Mercy Catholic then to Guillory school. He left after the third grade to help with the work on the farm and to...

Mar 1, 2019

On March 1, 2019, Donald Smith departed this life at the age of 59. Donald was born September 27, 1959, to the late Junius Smith and Patricia Pringle Smith in Lake Charles, Louisiana. As a lifelong resident, Donald worked for the City of Lake Charles Public Works Division for 38 years.

He leaves to mourn his wife,...

Mar 1, 2019

Hazeline Williams Edwards , 79, departed this life on Friday, March 1, 2019, at Christus Lake Area Hospital in Lake Charles, LA following a brief illness. She was born October 30, 1939, to Ernest Williams, Sr., and Alice Lewis Williams in Ville Platte, LA.

Hazeline was dedicated to the Lord at...

Feb 28, 2019

Micca Fox Lachapelle, "Bear", eight months, departed this life on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at his home in Jennings, LA. He was born June 4, 2018, to Roland Lachapelle and Natasha Synigal in Lake Charles, LA.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his parents, Roland Lachapelle and Natasha Synigal; two brothers, Zyan Serialle and Abraham Lachapelle both...

Feb 25, 2019

Rufus O'Neal Wilson, Jr., 72, departed this life on Monday, February 25, 2019, at his residence in Lake Charles, LA. He was born September 9, 1946, to Rufus O'Neal Wilson, Sr., and Margaret Brown Wilson in Monroe, LA.

He leaves to cherish his memories his daughter, Yolanda Gibbs Harris, of Zachary, LA; his companion, Dorothy...