Obituary Listing

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...

Oct 15, 2023

Kamryn Nicole Harmon, 16, departed this life on Sunday, October 15, 2023, in Lafayette, LA. She was born May 14, 2007, to Stephen Perrodin and Tiffanie Harmon Perrodin in Lake Charles, LA. She was a junior and basketball team captain at Sam Houston High School. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and previously attended St....

Oct 7, 2023

Christopher Michael Pattum , was a father, son, grandson, brother, and a friend. He was born to the union of Margaret McArthur and Adam Mingo on December 21, 1992, in Lake Charles, LA.

He was 30 years old who had his whole life ahead of him. Chris was a hard-working certified...

Oct 3, 2023

Maudry Mae Green , 78, departed this life on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, in Housto, TX.  She was born October 7, 1944, to Sherman & Felicia Francis in Ridge, LA.  She received her formal education from Katie B. Thomas High School in Elton, LA.  She lived her adult years in Lake Charles.   Maudry accepted Christ...

Sep 27, 2023

George Alfred Rachal , 80, departed this life on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Christus St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born November 1, 1942, to John Nelson Rachal and Evangeline Balthazar Rachal in Natchitoches, LA.  He was an Army Vietnam Veteran.  He worked at the Sheriff Department and retired from Olin/Lyondell...

Sep 25, 2023

Obituary

You only live once…but if you do it right, once is enough.

His Beginnings

Our beloved John Odel Meche was born to the parents of Tilman and Loretta Meche on August 28, 1963, in Lafayette, LA.  On Monday, September 25, 2023, God in accordance to his sovereign plan called John...

Sep 20, 2023

David McClain Evans, 62, was known to some as "Duck" and others as "Cheesey." He was born November 18, 1960, in Lake Charles, LA to Samuel Evans and Loritha Richard Evans. David was a 1978 graduate of Lake Charles High School. In August of 1978, he joined the United States Air Force whereas he made...

Sep 17, 2023

Ernest Jack , 81, departed this life on Sunday, September 17, 2023, in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born October 2, 1941, to Rodney Jack and Gussie Frank Jack in Ville Platte, LA.  He was an air condition and refrigeration repairman until his retirement.  He loved fishing and watching his beloved Dallas Cowboys.

Sep 15, 2023

Terrance Tramaine Gordon, 47, departed this life on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Christus St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born September 29, 1975, to Austin Gordon and Mary Bellard Gordon in Houston, TX.  He worked at Fresenius Kidney Care.  He loved video gaming, reading, and spending time with family.

Sep 15, 2023

Betty Rose Stevens, 84, departed this life on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA.  She was born August 9, 1939, to Zack and Leona Richard in Opelousas, LA.  She worked at C.A.R.C. for 15 years until her retirement.  She accepted Jesus as her Savior at an early age...

Sep 12, 2023

Anita Jo Lyles , 67, departed this life on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA.  She was born November 30,  1955, to Charlie Jackson and Annie Ruth Jackson in Dayton, OH.  She worked as a nurse over 20 years.  She loved singing, laboring for God and going to...

Sep 5, 2023

Tracy Lee Carter, 61, departed this life on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at a local Hospital in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born July 16, 1962, to Willie Carter, Sr., and Josephine Landry Carter in Lake Charles, LA.  He worked construction at a local plant.  He loved football, dancing, and hanging with family and friends....

Sep 3, 2023

Leo Rideaux , 73, departed this life on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Calcasieu Community Care Center in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born January 26, 1950, to Lannis Rideaux and Elsie Simien Rideaux in Opelousas, LA.  He retired from St. David's Hospital in Austin, TX.  He loved football and was an avid Dallas Cowboys...

Aug 25, 2023

Bobby Ray Jenkins, 70, departed this life on Friday, August 25, 2023, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born August 5, 1953, to Vera Lee Jenkins in Lake Charles, LA.  He worked at Moss Regional Hospital as a laundry aide and was self-employed for several years.  He loved singing, playing...