Obituary Listing

Feb 14, 2024

Terence Raoul Honore' 67 of Lake Charles, Louisiana, affectionately known as Terry, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 14, 2024, after an extended illness. His loss has profoundly saddened his family.

Terry was born on May 3, 1956 to Dorothy M. Honore' and Anthony R. Honore'...

Feb 11, 2024

Roosevelt Carter, Jr., 69, departed this life on Sunday, February 11, 2024, in Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA.  He was born October 4, 1954, to Roosevelt Carter, Sr., and Clara Mae Carter in Lake Charles, LA.  He was called June by family and friends.  He completed early education in Lake...

Jan 30, 2024

Albert Celestine was born June 11, 1938, to Adam and Lurden Campbell Celestine in Plaisance, LA. He was one of four children born in this union.

Albert married the love of his life, Martha Lee Fontenot, and they were faithfully married to each other on June 3, 1961, and the union lasted for 62 years. To this...

Jan 24, 2024

In Lake Charles, LA on January 24, 2024, Dwight Palmer, at the age of 75, went Home to be with our Lord and Savior.  Affectionately called "Tootie", he was a lively man who was known for his gift of gab. Dwight was born on September 20, 1948 in Lake Charles, LA, and his parents were Annie Mae Breaux and...

Jan 4, 2024

Steven John Bellard , 54, departed this life on Thursday, January 4, 2024, in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born May 27, 1969, to Alvin Bellard and Verlie Mae Riggs Bellard in Ville Platte, LA.  He worked construction at the local refineries.  He loved listening to music and spending time with family.

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Dec 30, 2023

Marqueta Shantell Jackson, 36, departed this life on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA. She was born June 2, 1987, to Frank James Tezeno and Shirley Marie Jackson in Lake Charles, LA.  She was a mortar to our family and was loved by many. From her loving spirit,...

Dec 29, 2023

Darian Denise "DeeDee" Watts, 65, departed this life on Friday, December 29, 2023, in Lake Charles, LA.  She was born June 26, 1958, to Freddie Watts and Sandra Hall in Gary, Indiana.  She worked for Calcasieu Parish School Board as a school bus driver in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Darian is a 1975 Horace Mann High School Graduate....

Dec 23, 2023

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Dec 15, 2023

Antoine Dexter Guillory , 63, departed this life on Friday, December 15, 2023, at his residence in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born January 5, 1960, to Michael James Guillory, Sr., and Theresa Guillory in Lake Charles, LA.  He worked as a bus mechanic for the Calcasieu Parish School Board.  He loved being outdoors, fishing,...

Dec 13, 2023

Georgia Lee Hayes Trahan , 104, departed this life on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at her residence in Moss Bluff, LA.  She was born May 7, 1919, to Rufus Hayes and Irene Lyons Hayes in Iowa, LA.  She was a member of Reeves Temple CME Church.  She enjoyed baking, cooking and spending time with family....

Dec 11, 2023

The Life and Legacy of

Harold Joseph Jones, Sr.

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall  not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's...

Dec 7, 2023

Calvin Randolph Royal, 74, departed this life on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at his residence in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born August 29, 1949, to Randolph Royal and Selena Short Royal in Lake Charles, LA.  He served his country in the United States Army with an honorable discharge.  He worked as an operator for...

Dec 3, 2023

Life Reflections

John Henry Daniels, Jr. , departed this life on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at the age of 48 in his home. Jon John as he was fondly called was born on December 21, 1974, in Kansas City, MO to John Henry Daniels, Sr., and Jo Ann Daniels....

Dec 3, 2023

Raymond Charles Lastrapes , born on October 3, 1990, left this world on December 3, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, selflessness, and compassion. Charles was a beloved husband, son, father, and brother. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Charles was the...

Nov 19, 2023

Mary Jane Newble, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, peacefully departed with loved ones by her side on November 19, 2023.  She was born on June 29, 1935, in Lake Charles to parents, Moses and Louise Edwards Joseph.  After attending Washington High School in Calcasieu Parish, she met her future husband, David Newble and later...

Nov 15, 2023

Elena Johnson Wallace, 87, departed this life on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, in Lake Charles, LA. She was born February 6, 1936, to Jerry Johnson and Helen Montigue in Melville, LA.

Mrs. Elena attended Southern University at New Orleans to become a teacher. She taught at James Lewis Elementary School. Because of her love for children, she...

Nov 12, 2023

Gwendolyn Small Wilson, 82, a loving mother and adoring wife to husband Edward Wilson, passed away in the early hours of November 12, 2023. Gwendolyn was born on December 26 1940 to John Small Sr. and Daisy Session Small in New York, NY. She is the youngest of seven siblings. She attended Charles Evans Hughes high school in Manhattan...

Nov 10, 2023

Oswald Philip James, Sr., 80, departed this life on Friday, November 10, 2023, at his residence in Lake Charles, LA. He was born August 3, 1943, one of 12 children to Willie James and Louise Guilbeaux James in Lawtell, LA. He worked at Hahn & Clay Fabrication Machining 41 years from 1968 to 2009. After retiring in 2009, Oswald...

Nov 2, 2023

Elaine Marie Plumbar, 84, departed this life on Thursday, November 2, 2023, in a local hospital in Lake Charles, LA. She was born February 4, 1939, to John Declouette and Enolia Landry in Lake Charles, LA. She worked in sales until her retirement. She loved playing Mausoleum pat, telling stories and doting on her grandchildren.

She leaves...

Oct 21, 2023

On Saturday, October 21, 2023, John Chavis departed this life at the age of 73 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital surrounded by family and loved ones.  He was born September 2, 1950, to John Merlin Chavis, Sr., and Ethel Marie Valarie.  John grew up in Prien Lake and graduated from Washington High School in 1968.  He worked...