Obituaries

Jan 15, 2026

Joseph Jude Offord

Sunrise: 05-10-1957

Sunset: 01-15-2026

Born to the late Sullivan Offord and Willie Mae Doucet Offord. He was under the care of Harbor Hospice.

Deceased siblings include Calvin and Ray Offord, and Beverly Harrison. He is survived by three...

Jan 15, 2026

Cheryll Ann Wheaton Kennedy

Cheryll Ann Wheaton Kennedy was born on October 15, 1947, in Lake Charles, LA, to Myrtiel Leverton Wheaton and Henry Wheaton Jr. She was the oldest of 14 children born to that union. Cheryll graduated from Washington Marion High School in 1965 and pursued higher education at...

Jan 12, 2026

Obituary Pending

Jan 2, 2026

Roderick "Rocky" Joseph August, 64, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, entered eternal rest on January 2, 2026.

Born on April 24, 1961, in Lake Charles, to the late Clarence & LouAnna August. Roderick spent his life deeply connected to the community he loved. He was a graduate of Lake Charles High class of 1979, and a...

Dec 28, 2025

Pamela Marie Victorian Bryant was born on October 29, 1958, in Lafayette, Louisiana, to the union of Clarence Andrew Victorian and Annie Lee Victorian, née Babineaux. Pamela transitioned from her cherished earthly life and entered into eternal rest on December 28, 2025, at the age of 67.

Pam was born into the Catholic...

Dec 15, 2025

Harold James Daniel was born on January 26, 1947, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was the twelfth of twelve children born to the late Marshall Daniel, Sr. and Octavia Thierry Daniel. Harold transitioned from his earthly home on Monday, December 15, 2025.

Harold was reared in a loving Christian home and was a...

Dec 4, 2025

Marcus Guillory

Marcus Guillory, age 60, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on December 4, 2025, surrounded by the love and presence of his family.Born on March 22, 1965, in Lake Charles, Marcus lived a life filled with music, family, and a quiet, steady strength that touched everyone who knew him....

Dec 1, 2025

Lydia Wydette Johnson Edwards

Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die." John 11: 25-26

Lydia Wydette Johnson Edwards, named after her paternal grandmother,...

Nov 28, 2025

Audrey Leger Cormier was born in Lawtell, Louisiana, to the late Theodore Leger and Margaret Guilbeaux Leger. She grew up in faith and community, beginning her worship at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas before later moving to Lake Charles, where she became a dedicated member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.

Left to...

Nov 18, 2025

His Life, His Legacy

Shelton Frank Semien was born January 05, 1943, to the union of the late Zim and Theresa Semien in Edgerly, LA. He attended and was a 1961 graduate of Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Lake Charles, La. He met and married his high school sweetheart, who became the...

Nov 15, 2025

Laurence "Chummy" Lyons Darbonne was born on December 20, 1940 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to the late Clarence and Jennie Lyons. Laurence was a long time member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years Lionel Darbonne, Sr., two daughters Catherine (Ray) Malbrough and Barbara...

Nov 12, 2025

Private services for Spencer Washington were held on Monday, November 17, 2025 under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.

Nov 8, 2025

Mary Violet Theresa Honora Jones

Mary Violet Theresa Honora Jones was born October 19, 1935, in Opelousas, Louisiana to the union of Doris Thibodeaux and Thaddius R. Honora. She relocated to Lake Charles, Louisiana where she began a new chapter of her life. Sister Jones accepted Christ at an early age...

Nov 7, 2025

"Allow the healing presence of God to shine in your life."

Alvis Montgomery Golden 90 years old, peacefully passed away on November 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and caregivers, after over ten years of several serious medical conditions. She was born on August 24, 1935, in Bernice, LA to the parents...

Oct 26, 2025

Ronnie Winfrey was born on May 9, 1956, to the late Felix and Lillie Mae Winfrey in Kinder, Louisiana. He was the youngest male among seven siblings. A proud native of Kinder, he graduated as Valedictorian from W.O. Boston High School in Lake Charles, Louisiana, in 1974. He then attended Grambling State University on a four-year academic...

Oct 18, 2025

Johnny C. Thomas was born June 2, 1942 in Lake Charles, Louisiana and gained educational experiences in the public school system of Lake Charles, graduating from W. O.  Boston High School in the top 5 percent of the 1960 graduating class. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics from Grambling College (now Grambling State University)...

Oct 10, 2025

"Her kindness was her ministry. Her faith was her foundation. Her love was her legacy."

Leola Frazier, a beloved mother, grandmother, godmother, and friend, peacefully entered eternal rest on October 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 25, 1931, to Sir Walter and Alice Scott in Wisner, Louisiana,...

Oct 9, 2025

Arthur "Peewee" Sterling III, a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on October 9, 2025. Born on February 13, 1949 to Arthur Sterling II and Flossie Dervis Sterling, lived a life rooted in family, community, and service. Peewee graduated from W.O. Boston High School, home of the Mighty Panthers, in 1967, where he was a...

Sep 22, 2025

I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. Psalm 84:10b KJV

On May 28, 1931, in the city of Church Point, LA, a life was brought into existence. That life came in the person of Dorothy Carter, born to the parentage of Norris...

Sep 17, 2025

Louanna Durousseau, 86, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles, LA, where she received tender care in her final days.

Born October 3, 1938, in Lawtell, LA, Louanna, lovingly known as "Lou", moved to New York City at 17, married Ernest Robinson, and had one son. A...