Louis Lavergne
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....
Sylvia Washington Gallow
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...
Karen Marie Collins-Shaw
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...
Kathleen "Kat" Mosely
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....
Shelton Joseph Citizen
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...
Georgianna Ross
Aug 2, 2025
Georgiana Ross, known as "Big Momma", age 73, departed this earthly life on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at her home in Lake Charles. She was born on September 1,1951, to the late Angeline West Bartie and Robert Bartie Sr. in Grand Chenier, Louisiana.
She worked at the Local 207 as a chemical plant laborer, and also as...
Rita Mae Etienne
Jul 29, 2025
Rita Mae Landry Etienne departed this life on July 29,2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and unwavering kindness. Her life was a testament to generosity, resilience, and deep devotion to both her faith and her family. Rita was born in Welsh, Louisiana on June 17, 1936, to the late Florence August and Levi Landry. She grew up...
Jose Paul Delafosse
Jul 26, 2025
Jose Paul Delafosse was born on February 17, 1963, to the late Earl James Delafosse, Sr. and the late Barbara Ann Delafosse. He went to meet his Lord, several family members, and loved ones at the age of 62 on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Jose was baptized as an infant at Sacred Heart...
Sally Lemelle
Jul 17, 2025
Sally Leday Lemelle, 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17, at a local care center. She was born on September 13, 1952, to Odelia Guillory and Joseph Leday in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Sally worked at Robinswood School, and her hobbies included gardening, and roses were her favorite, cooking and baking for loved ones, watching television, and...
Cora Morrow
Jul 16, 2025
Being blessed with ninety-five years of life, Cora Morrow transitioned peacefully to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born in Basile, Louisiana, as Cora Pierre-Auguste to Etel and Denezia Cessaire Pierre-Auguste on May 24, 1930.
Cora was the youngest girl of ten children. She has survived all her siblings and...
Earl John Lemell
Jul 9, 2025
Earl John Lemell, husband, father, and brother, peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the age of 85, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 13, 1940, to Clara and Joseph Lemell, Sr. in Welsh, Louisiana.
Earl enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family. He retired as an Operator...
Cortez Deshawn Boston
Jul 4, 2025
Cortez "Tezzy Bhoo" Deshawn Boston, 26, departed this life on July 4, 2025. Cortez was born to Nataki R. Boyd and Eric Boston on May 5, 1999, in Louisville, Kentucky. Cortez loved life! He spent most of his time gaming with friends, playing basketball, football, and swimming. He also loved spending time with his family, traveling, and listening to...
Diamonte "Dee" Juan Lafanette
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,...
De'Marco Ray Celestine
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...
Daniel Anthony Collins
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...
Michael Wayne Jackson
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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Elizabeth Ann Jones
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...
James Darrell Rogers
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...
Courtlin Joseph Greis
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,...
Lloyd Doucet
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,...
