James G. Pappion
Mar 24, 2023
James G. Pappion, 68, departed this life on Friday, March 24, 2023 at 3:03 pm in Montgomery, Alabama surrounded by his loving family. He was born a twin on June 14, 1954, to the late John B. and Annie Guillory Pappion in Lake Charles, LA.
James graduated from McNeese State University (B.S., Accounting and Auditing) where he...
Elizabeth Simon
Mar 19, 2023
Elizabeth Simon passed away, Sunday, March 19th at Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Elizabeth was born May 8th, 1959 in San Francisco, California to the late Herbert Peter Simon and the late Mary Geraldine Richard Simon.
Her parents moved their Family to Lake Charles in 1963. Where the family owned several businesses including a grocery store. Elizabeth...
Minnie Scott Fontenot
Mar 18, 2023
Minnie Ola Scott Fontenot, 95, of Lake Charles, LA transitioned from this earthly life to her heavenly home at 5:44 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at her residence.
She was born on October 5, 1927, to the late Mack Luther and Annie Combs Scott of Homer, LA. She was one of the late eight children: five...
Larry James Bellard
Mar 11, 2023
Larry James Bellard, age 54, of Mansfield, Texas, passed away March 11, 2023, at Mansfield Methodist Hospital after a long battle with kidney disease.
Larry Bellard was born September 09, 1968, in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Joseph Tim Bellard and Eunice Marie Bellard (Vital) but lived in Iowa for most of his life. He attended Iowa Public...
Bernadette Nero Declouette
Mar 2, 2023
Bernadette Nero Declouette Bernadette "Merta" Nero Declouette was called to her heavenly home on Thursday, March 2, 2023. She was born on December 16, 1932, in Church Point, Louisiana. She moved to Lake Charles, LA where she resided for 70 years. She recently moved to Harvest, AL where she lived with her daughter, Monica (Julius) Heidelberg until her passing. Bernadette...
Russell James Williams
Feb 26, 2023
Russell James Williams, a loving father, grandfather, and retired Aircraft Mechanic, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2023, at the age of 65. He was born on December 13, 1957, in Lafayette, Louisiana, to Joseph Leroy Williams Sr. and Florine Jones Williams. Russell was a dedicated employee of Northrop Grumman for many years, working tirelessly as an Aircraft Mechanic. He...
Lindsey Raquel Fontenot-Lavergne
Feb 21, 2023
Lindsey Fontenot Lavergne was born April 21, 1986, to Herbert Fontenot and Joyce Leger Fontenot. On February 21, 2023 she entered eternal rest.
Lindsey Fontenot Lavergne was a beloved daughter, mother, wife, and sister. She was kind, generous, and loving to everyone. She never met a stranger. Her kids and her husband were her world. The reply...
Albert Joseph Malveaux
Feb 13, 2023
Albert J. Malveaux (73), of Lake Charles, Louisiana has passed away on February 13, 2023, surrounded with love. Albert was born February 22, 1949, to Ferdinand and Octavia Malveaux.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking, and being a grandfather. He is known for being a man of few words and loving on his best friend and wife, Brenda....
Deloris Faye Guillory
Feb 11, 2023
Deloris Guillory of Sulphur passed away on Saturday February 11, 2023. Deloris was born June 28,1945 in Beaumont, Texas to Maxie and Mary Davis. Deloris never met a stranger and had a heart of gold, always there when you needed her.
She loved family and doted on her grandchildren. She leaves to cherish her memory, son Charles...
Catherine Theodore
Feb 9, 2023
Celebrating the Life of...
Catherine Theodore was horn 'into this world: July 17, 1933, in Barbreck Louisiana to Clarence and Alma Thomas. The family moved to Lake Charles, Louisiana in 1950. Catherine joined the Zion Tabernacle Baptist Church in Lake Charles and was a cherished member until she met and married the love of her...
Da'Marcus Anthony Ardoin
Jan 31, 2023
Da'Marcus "Dee" Anthony Ardoin was born on June 9, 1997 in Lake Charles, La to Floyd Henderson and Tish Ardoin. Da"Marcus lived his entire life in Lake Charles, La and graduated from Parkview Christian School. The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Dee and his pleasant personality was contagious to everyone he met. His mother was the love...
Bertha Lee Johnwell
Jan 26, 2023
Bertha Lee Pipion Simon Johnwell departed this earth and gave birth to her soul on January 26, 2023 at 3:47 p.m.at home. She was born on March 21, 1935 in Memphis, TN to Curtis and Bessie Coward Pipion. The family moved to Lakes Charles when Bertha was a young child. Â She attended Sacred Heart School up through high school....
Hinder Joyce Weston
Jan 15, 2023
Hinder Joyce Weston was born November 9, 1950, to the parentage of the late Edward and Eloise Weston, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Hinder accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by Reverend V.E. Washington at New Sunlight Baptist Church, where she was a faithful member. At the age of 8 her parents passed away, and she was...
Clarence Arvie Sr.
Jan 7, 2023
Clarence Arvie Sr. was born Dec 8, 1940, to late Clem and Selina Alfred- Arvie. He was a member of New Covenant Faith Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Jimmy Steven's where he served as a deacon. Presently serve under Apostle Wendell Archie Sr and Bishop Leonard Wilson Sr of Refuge Temple Ministries. Bro. Clarence was serving on the...
Louvenia R. Semien
Jan 2, 2023
Her Life, Her Legacy Louvenia Reed Semien was born September 13, 1943, to the parentage of the late Gracie and Sanders Reed in Lake Charles, LA. She attended and was a graduate of W.O Boston High School class of 1963, in Lake Charles, La. She met and married Shelton Frank Semien on January 2, 1965, and to this union five...
Bernita Hartman King
Dec 24, 2022
Bernita Hartman King was born on February 9, 1952, to Andrew A. and Mildred Bailey Hartman in Lake Charles, La.
Bernita was christened and baptized by the late Dr. W. C. Clark. Later in life she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and continued serving under the leadership of Pastor Edward Alexander Jr. She served as...
Lizzie Joyce-Kately Syas
Dec 22, 2022
Born in Jennings, LA on Friday, March 24, 1939, the fifth child of seven children to Rivers Kately and Libby Robinson Kately. Deceased brother, Arthur James Kately, Sr.; five deceased sisters, Etta Pearl Kately Augustine, Audrey Jane Kately Capdeville, Bobbie Sue Kately Haley, Rose Marie Kately Adams, and Irma Marie Kately Day.
She attended James Ward Elementary...
Elizabeth Orphey Batson
Dec 13, 2022
Elizabeth Orphey Batson, "AKA" Christmas Baby was affectionately known as Mama, Liz, Tut, or Lizzy (given to her by her granddaughter, Candice, when she was upset because she wouldn't let her go outside and play, she saw a lizard and thought it was a Lizzy.)Â She was born on December 25, 1942 to Paul "Offitt" Orphey Sr. and Julia...
