Obituary Listing

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...

Apr 25, 2025

Laura Belle Hanchett was born April 25, 1954 to the union of Elton and Mary Lee Frank Joseph in Opelousas, LA . She was the oldest of nine children. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a long time member of Cathedral of Faith Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor Hearnest Arvie....

Apr 20, 2025

Linda Joyce Leblanc was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on September 28, 1957.  She was the youngest of Joseph and Mildred Richard's four children.  She gained her wings on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Avoyelles Hospital in Marksville, Louisiana.

Linda was christened early at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.  She...

Apr 12, 2025

May Dell Blaney , formerly Frank was born on January 15, 1941, in Washington, LA, to the parentage of Dallas and Elzina Frank and was the fourth of ten children.  The family moved from Washington, LA, to Mossville, LA, where May would go on to graduate from Mossville High in 1960 and attend McNeese State...

Apr 9, 2025

Julia Ann Savoy , 80, departed this life on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles, LA.  She was born December 16, 1944, to Hazel Richard Mitchell in Houston, TX.  She was a supervisor in the custodial industry and worked various jobs until her retirement.  She loved talking about her Lord and...

Apr 8, 2025

Brent Lane King was born on April 4, 1970, in Lake Charles, LA, to the late Raymond "Tee" King and Pearl Thierry King.

He was baptized early at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Lake Charles, LA, where he was a member until his passing.

While living in Grand...

Apr 1, 2025

Dwight Steven Dartez, 79, departed this life on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born August 7, 1945, to Leford Dartez and Georgia Dartez in Lake Charles, LA.  He worked as an auto mechanic and loved turning wrenches.

He leaves to cherish his memories...

Mar 29, 2025

In Loving Memory

Ernest Williams Jr aka Uncle Boy

February 16 1943 - March 29, 2025

Our beloved Dad departed his life on March 29, 2025 at a local nursing home. He leaves to cherish his memories his children, Bridgette Williams,...

Mar 14, 2025

Patricia Ann Bartie , "Fine" 64, resided in Houston, TX, where she was called home on Friday, March 14, 2025. She was born June 28, 1960, in Lake Charles, LA to the late Leonard and Viola Praylor.  She attended Lake Charles Boston High School.

She is survived by her husband, Till...