Lee Arion Thomas Sr.
May 5, 2026
Lee Arion Thomas, 74, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital with his devoted wife by his side. Lee was born on April 24, 1952, in Ville Platte, Louisiana, to the union of Lester and Essie Joseph Thomas.
Lee worked as a mechanic, but it was more than just a job to...
Monica Marie Gardner Harmon
Apr 30, 2026
Monica Marie Gardner Harmon, 75, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, surrounded by family but most importantly love. She was born on November 27, 1950, in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Thomas Gardner and Hazel Ewing. From a young age, she displayed a vibrant spirit, a kind heart, and a natural ability to bring joy to those around her. She...
Raphael "Rae" John Collins Sr.
Apr 27, 2026
Raphael "Rae" John Collins Sr., 73, of Lake Charles, Louisiana gave up the ghost on Monday, April 27, 2026 in his home. Rae was born in Church Point, Louisiana on October 25, 1952 to the union of Jacob and Sarah Guillory Collins.
Rae was a Military Policeman from 1972 until 1975 at Fort Ord National Monument on Monterey Bay in California....
Joshua "Smokey" Joseph
Apr 22, 2026
Joshua "Smokey" Joseph, 75, of Lake Charles, Louisiana departed this life on Thursday, April 22, 2026. He was born on July 7, 1950 to Albert and Gladys Joseph. He worked at Joseph Construction as well as served in the U.S. Army. Smokey enjoyed fishing, hunting, outside cooking, and gardening.
Joshua was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Gladys Joseph.
He...
Joseph "Joe" S. Pappion
Apr 14, 2026
Joseph Stephon Pappion, 64, departed this earthly life surrounded by the peaceful comfort of his home in Hendersonville, Tennessee, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. He was born, number six of nine, to Cornelius Pappion Sr. and Cecilia Guillory Pappion in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on December 10, 1961. Joe was a devoted father, son, brother, uncle, and friend whose presence brought...
Martha Ann Moore
Apr 13, 2026
Martha Ann Moore was born on June 21, 1964, in Creole, Louisiana, to the late Joseph Moore and Rosie Lee Martin Moore. At an early age, Martha accepted Christ into her life, a decision that shaped the compassionate and faithful woman she became. She was deeply rooted in her church, where she was an active and devoted member who especially...
Alonzo Forrest Jr.
Apr 12, 2026
Alonzo Forrest, Jr., 60, of Lake Charles, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, April 12th, 2026 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with his devoted wife of twenty-eight years, Thelma Prince Forrest, by his side. Alonzo was born on May 4th, 1965 to the union of Mattie Watson Forrest and Alonzo Forrest, Sr.
Alonzo was...
Rosa Breaux
Apr 12, 2026
Rosa Mae Dailey Breaux peacefully passed away on the 12th day of April 2026 with her daughter by her side. She was a previous resident of a local long-term facility, but she recently moved in with her daughter Sherry, who lovingly cared for her. Rosa was born on August 6, 1949 to the union of Agnes Guidry Dailey and Offord...
Emily Ann Bilbo
Apr 11, 2026
Emily Ann Bilbo lovingly known to some as “Big Mama” or “Aunt Em” passed away at the age of 66 on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Landmark of Lake Charles. She was born on January 29, 1960, in Jennings, Louisiana to the late James C. Bilbo and Mary Margaret Dartez-Bilbo, and remained a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Emily was...
Roy Lee Nelson Jr.
Apr 8, 2026
Roy "Roy Jr." Lee Nelson Jr., 54, of Lake Charles passed away at a local hospital surrounded by his devoted wife, Roselind Semien Nelson. Born on August 26, 1971 to the union of Sally Ann Cook and Roy Nelson Sr.
Honoring Roy Jr's wishes, a memorial service will be held in his honor on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00PM in...
Helen Augusta
Apr 4, 2026
Ms. Helen Augusta, 96, known to many as "Blue", departed this life on Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia, surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born on May 13, 1929 to Laura Thomas Augusta and Curtis Augusta, Sr. in New Iberia, Louisiana, but spent her formative years in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She recently moved to Augusta, Georgia...
Wanda Faye Bryant
Mar 30, 2026
Wanda Faye Bryant, 67, of Lake Charles, LA passed away surrounded by loved ones on March 30, 2026. She was born to the union of Zula Mae Thomas and Charlie Bryant Sr. on January 29, 1959 in Kinder, LA.
Wanda’s hobbies included singing, dancing and spending time with family. She was most known for her good home cooking and always cooked...
Mary Ella Harmon
Mar 30, 2026
Mary Elle "Ella" Guillory Harmon, 68, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on March 30, 2026. Born on January 24, 1958 to the union of Edmond James Guillory Jr. and Irma Lee Orphey Guillory. As a native of Lake Charles, Mary loved her city and was an employee of City of Lake Charles. Her favorite...
Louisa "Peggy" Rene` James
Mar 25, 2026
It is with profound sadness and heartfelt reverence that we announce the passing of Louisa "Peggy" Rene` James, a cherished member of our community whose life was a testament to dedication, faith, and grace. Louisa was born in Ville Platte, Louisiana, on June 15, 1948, to John and Lydia Ardoin Rene'. Her earthly journey came to a peaceful close after...
Stella Bellard Guidry
Mar 18, 2026
Mary Stella Bellard Guidry, 93, passed away on March 18, 2026, just ten days shy of her 94th birthday. Stella, as she was commonly called and known as, was born on March 28, 1932, in Mallet, Louisiana, to the union of John Benjamin Bellard and Viola Bellard.
As a young lady, Stella moved to Lake Charles to begin her family and...
Charlene Arleia LeDeaux
Mar 14, 2026
Charlene Arleia LeDeaux, 80, originally of Moss Bluff, Louisiana, passed peacefully, with her children and grandchildren by her side. Charlene was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on October 8, 1945. She was raised by her maternal grandparents, who preceded her in passing; Jasper and Mary Tillman, of Moss Bluff, Louisiana.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Alice...
Maria "Marie" Luisa Collins
Mar 6, 2026
Maria Luisa Montez Collins, known to many as “Marie”, departed this earthly life on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the age of 64, at Harbor Hospice Inpatient Care Center. She was born on December 19, 1961, to Guadalupe and Elvira Montez in Hildalgo, Texas. She was raised in the San Juan/McAllen, Texas area, commonly called the Valley, near the border...
