Obituaries

Dec 21, 2023

Bernice Antoine Young was born December 21, 1930, in Iowa, Louisiana to Eugene and Ella Antoine of Mamou, Louisiana. She departed this life December 21, 2023, at her home in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

At the age of thirteen, Bernice accepted Christ and was baptized at Mount Calvary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. D.J....

Dec 17, 2023

Mother Hazel West was born on October 10, 1927, to the late O'neal Bargeman and Mary Payton Bargeman in Grand Chenier, La.  God called her home on Sunday, December 17, 2023, while surrounded by family.

Mother West grew up in Grand Chenier and Creole, La.  She attended St. Paul C.O.G.I.C. in Grand Chenier.  She accepted Christ as...

Dec 16, 2023

His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant:

thou has been faithful, over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things:

enter thou into the joy of thy lord. Matthew 25:21

Katherine Ann Moore Perrodin was born on January 31,...

Dec 12, 2023

Kimberly Michelle Lemelle, MS L-SLP, CCC-SLP

Kimberly Michelle Lemelle was born September 18, 1967 in Lake Charles, La to Margaret Gallien Lemelle and Thomas Lemelle, Sr. She departed this life to meet our Lord and Savior, December 12, 2023, after a brief and untimely illness.

She leaves to mourn the joy and light...

Dec 11, 2023

Obituary pending.

Dec 6, 2023

Obituary pending.

Dec 5, 2023

Carol Bilbo-Anderson is the daughter of Thomas and Joan Bilbo of Lake Charles, Louisiana. She was born in Spokane, Washington. She was a daughter of a military father and so she lived in numerous states and countries. She had six sisters and four brothers.

After graduating from high school, she moved to Denver, Colorado to start her...

Dec 3, 2023

Obituary pending.

Dec 1, 2023

In loving memory of William "Man" Eugene Lonon, who passed away on December 1, 2023. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, godfather, uncle, great uncle, Air Force wingman companion, cousin, friend and mentor and will be remembered for his gift to bring joy to anyone who has crossed his path or had the opportunity to get to know...

Nov 29, 2023

On September 29, 1926, Rose Mary Chaisson-Fontenot was born to the late Adolph and Lauris (Comeaux) Chaisson in Opelousas, Louisiana. Rose Mary was one of ten children. She attended J.S. Clark High School. She soon met, fell in love and married Aaron Carrier. To this union Rose Mary and Aaron became parents to their daughter Lydia. Aaron passed and...

Nov 26, 2023

Obituary pending.

Nov 24, 2023

Margaret Anne was delivered to the care and safe keeping of Weldon and Clora Vital Mason in Sacramento, California. He appointed her arrival time as Sunday morning, February 17, 1952, as her parents prepared to attend Sunday School. Her mother often told others of hearing church bells ringing when she arrived at the hospital.

She accepted Christ...

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...