Obituaries

Oct 2, 2023

On October 2, 2023, Jim Reed, Jr. left his earthly home for his heavenly home.

Jim Reed, Jr. was born on November 8, 1942, to the union of Jim Reed, Sr. and Roberta West, in Grand Chenier, Louisiana. At an early age Jim accepted Jesus Christ as his lord and savior. Jim was baptized by Elder, Ella...

Sep 29, 2023

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith…"

2 Timothy 4:7

Kirby was born on September 13, 1942, in Abbeville, Louisiana to the late Fredman Sr. and Irene Guidry Hardy. He transitioned peacefully on Friday, September 29, 2023, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital...

Sep 26, 2023

Elcie Joseph Guillory, 89, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, September 26th, surrounded by his loving family. Born in the small town of Mallet, Louisiana, he was a trailblazer in both Lake Charles and Calcasieu Parish. He was one of the first black Calcasieu Parish Police Jurors. He then went on to serve on the police jury for 17 years....

Sep 22, 2023

Charles Bernard Clement was born January 5, 1931, in Lake Charles, Louisiana to the union of Gertrude Williams and Bernard Clement. Charles was born in the middle of his four brothers, Matthew, Fred, Thomas, and Sidney.

The entirety of his childhood was spent in Lake Charles. Brother Clement later became an active member of Zion Tabernacle Baptist...

Sep 7, 2023

Ora Dean Olivier-Papillion, 73, was born June 21st, 1950 in Lafayette, LA to the late Gilbert and Bernice Olivier. She was a graduate of W.O. Boston, Class of 1968. Ora resided in Lake Charles, LA most of her life. She was married to Philip Papillion for 32 years and was a faithful and lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic...

Aug 24, 2023

"Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again,...

Aug 20, 2023

Antee Ledet Dugar was born to the late Joseph & Mary Ledet on January 24, 1934, in Ville Platte, Louisiana.  She departed this earthly life on Sunday, August 20, 2023.

Later the family moved to Eunice where she met the love of her Life Joseph Dugar and was married for over 71 years.  Three children; Debra, James...

Aug 8, 2023

Albert "Al" Foote Jr., was born in Lafayette, LA to the late Lucille and Albert Foote, Sr on November 19,1951. He attended Washington High School and graduated in 1969 and went on to attend McNeese State University. He began his career working in the refineries as an Operator until he retired in 2014 from Axiall Corporation.

Albert...

Aug 7, 2023

Chantell Marie Smith (January 27, 1970) born to Ella Slaughter Smith and the late Varice Smith Jr. She was the only child of that union. Chantell passed away on August 7, 2023.

Chantell was a dedicated member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and actively participated in various religious organizations. She was a member of the...

Jul 28, 2023

Obituary for Ragle "Joe" Celestine

On Thursday, July 28, 2023, Ragle "Joe" Celestine, 81, departed this earthy life at Harbor Hospice.

Ragle was born on February 10, 1942, to the late Raymond Celestine and Mary Jane Captain in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He attended Washington High School. After High School, he enlisted in the United States...

Jul 26, 2023

Margie Andrus was born on August 13,1944 to Justin and Ethel Lee Andrus. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents Justin and Ethel Lee Andrus; brother Nolton Andrus and sisters Zola Andrus Brignac, Georgia Andrus Henderson and Helen Ruth Andrus.

Her surviving siblings are brother,...

Jul 24, 2023

Mary Ella (Duhon) Augustus was born on April 27, 1927, to the late Myrtle (Ellis) Huddleston and Henry Duhon, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Her mother Myrtle later married David T. Huddleston, and under their union, Mary Ella was reared and spiritually guided with love and affection.

She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, having attended the...

Jul 13, 2023

Lionel Howard Taylor was called to his heavenly home on July 13, 2023. He was born on December 24, 1949, to the late Lenos Taylor and Catherine Aaron.

He was a graduate of W. O. Boston High School and attended Southern University. Lionel later served his country as a member of the United States Army for two...

Jun 27, 2023

Gerald Wayne Jones was born July 25, 1952, to the late Huey Paul Jones and Ella Mae Simpson Jones in Tacoma, Washington. He was the third of five children. Most of his life was spent between Lake Charles, Louisiana and Tacoma, Washington. Gerald was a man of God and lived his life that way from a very early age....

Jun 26, 2023

Remanuel Sam Hollier of Lake Charles, LA passed away on June 26th after a long illness.  She was born in a barn on May 23rd, 1936 to Tarlton Sam and Edna Joseph Sam in Plaisance, LA.

Remanuel attended Second Ward Colored School and W. O. Boston High School.  She was later educated at Grambling State College.

Jun 11, 2023

Verna Mae Howard Eggins was born on 4 February 1940, in Gold Dust, LA to the late Rose and Lloyd Howard. She was the oldest of 10 children. At an early age she learned the importance of hard work and virtuality while helping to take care of her siblings. Verna was educated in the Avoyelles Parish Public School System....

Jun 10, 2023

Lydia Ann Guillory-Lee was born on November 8, 1956 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Marie Armelda Jean and Joseph Bruce Guillory. She lived to be 66 years old and passed away on June 10, 2023 with her beloved children, Alex and Sydney, by her side. She had been anointed earlier that day before God welcomed her into the eternal...

Jun 9, 2023

Melvola Ardoin Jason, 87 was born on August 11, 1935, to the late T.B. & Ophelia Ardoin in Ville Platte, Louisiana. She was one of six children to this union. She departed from this life on June 9, 2023 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.

Melvola attended James Stephen Negro Elementary School with completion of the eighth grade....

Jun 9, 2023

Obituary pending.

May 29, 2023

Arthur Wesley Thomas Jr.  was born on October 2, 1979, to Bobbie Grant and Arthur Thomas Sr. in Carbondale, IL. His heavenly Father called him home and he transitioned on May 29, 2023 in Lake Charles, La.

Arthur was a faithful, hardworking man. He worked at LauBerge Casino Resort for approximately 10 years in the building and...