Obituaries

Nov 24, 2023

Melores Vallair Richard transitioned this life and entered eternal rest on Friday, November 24,2023 with family in  Opelousas, LA.  Melores Vallair Richard was born on November 24,1943, to Carlton Vallair and Julia Kennerson Vallair in Leonville, LA.

Melores accepted Christ at an early age, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church. She attended school in Arnaudville, LA. She moved...

Nov 24, 2023

James Patrick Sam, 74, was called to his heavenly home Friday, November 24, 2023, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.

He was born August 28, 1949, to the late Andrus and Nellie Sam in Opelousas, La. He was the third of four children.

James took pride in being in the military. He...

Nov 13, 2023

Obituary pending.

Nov 13, 2023

Life and Legacy of Adam B. DeBoest

Mr. Adam B. DeBoest, affectionately known as AB was the 8" child born to the union on the late Almeter Wilson DeBoest and the late Willie DeBoest. He was baptized at an early age at Evergreen Baptist Church. He converted to the Catholic faith in the early 1970s...

Nov 10, 2023

Born August 10, 1952, in Eunice, La passed away at the age of 71 on Thursday November 10, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, La.

Joshua Common Sr. is survived by his wife Angela Common, his son Joshua Common Jr., and grandson Tylan Brown, his siblings, brothers Freddie Common, Preston Common, and Larry Common, sisters Lerrie...

Nov 8, 2023

Obituary of Herbert Joseph Johnson

Herbert was born on January 26, 1942 in Port Arthur, Texas to the late Sidney and Hilda Chavis Johnson.  He received Christ in his life at an early age and was a member of Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Lake Charles, Louisiana.  The name, Bubba, was a nickname given to...

Nov 2, 2023

obituary pending.

Oct 31, 2023

Lonnie "Slim Pickens was born June 9, 1945 in Homer, Louisiana. He was called to eternal rest on October 31, 2023.

Lonnie worked for Gulf Coast Aluminum Plant for many years, and also assisted his late father in their family carpet  business that was well known in Lake Charles.

Lonnie's family and friends called him...

Oct 27, 2023

Collie William Thomas was born August 7, 1933, in Winn, Alabama to the late Shelly & Tennie Thomas. He departed this life on October 27, 2023.

Bro. Thomas was joined in Holy matrimony to Velma Darrington Thomas of Choctaw Bluff, Alabama on June 6, 1954. To this union seven children were born: Collie Jr., Calvin, Gloria, Emmanuel,...

Oct 24, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Reginald Curly Syas Sr. on October 24, 2023, at the age of 81. He was born on August 07,1942 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to the union of the late Edward Syas and Fannie Mae Syas.

Reginald was a proud resident of Lake Charles and was...

Oct 23, 2023

Obituary Pending.

Oct 19, 2023

In Lieu of an obituary, the family wishes for all to meditate on the following:

Scripture

1 Corinthians 15:50-57

What I am saying, dear brothers and sisters, is that our physical bodies cannot inherit the Kingdom of God. These dying bodies cannot inherit what will...

Oct 18, 2023

Mary Jane Thomas 88 was born on September 3, 1935, in Plaisance, La.to the union of the late Lucis Malveaux Sr. and Alice Young Malveaux. She departed her earthly life on Wednesday October 18, 2023 in a local hospital surrounded by family.

Mary Jane was a devoted catholic. She was a faithful member of Sacred Heart of...

Oct 15, 2023

Ruth Mae Gobert was born to Roosevelt and Cecilia Gallow Gobert on May 2, 1941, in Glenmora, Louisiana. Ruth was the 5th of 9 children born. Ruth was baptized at St. Mathilda Catholic Church in Eunice, Louisiana, and was a current member of St. Henry Catholic Church in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where she received the Sacrament of First Holy...

Oct 7, 2023

In Memoriam

Katherine ("Kat") was born to Franklin and Lena Guillory Rougeau on August 11, 1947. She graduated from Washington High School, then attended University of South Louisiana (now known as University of Louisiana at Lafayette).

Discovering her path in life, Kat tried her hand as a Dental Assistant but fainted at the...

Oct 5, 2023

Theodore Retell Leger, 91, made his final rest on Thursday, October 5, 2023 in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Retell Leger was born on September 22, 1932 and grew up in Lawtell, Louisiana. He had a zest for life and a loving personality that was unforgettable. He would speak about his younger years working in the fields and the...

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...