Obituaries

Sep 24, 2022

Brock Charles Clement was born January 19, 1981, to Josephine Weldon and the late Charlie Clement, Jr. Brock's birth was a blessing to his parents. At the age of 41, at Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA on Saturday, September 24, 2022, he was freed from his earthly tabernacle and the shepherds guided him home.

Brock...

Sep 24, 2022

Bro. Lawrence Isaac, "Mr. Ike", was born September 29, 1929, to the late Josephine Thomas and Alvin Isaac in Chatagnier, Louisiana. He accepted Christ as his personal savior and was baptized at an early age.

He was united in holy matrimony to the late Ruth Mae Davis Isaac on February 19, 1949, and now they are united...

Sep 20, 2022

Joseph Evans, Jr, lovingly known as "Moon" was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on September 6, 1963, to the late Joseph Evans, Sr and Juliet (Sue) Swarner.  Moon lived the majority of his life in Kinder, Louisiana; where he raised a beautiful family, Lelande Joseph Evans and Le'Ann Jones, with his previous wife Adrienne Evans.

Throughout his...

Sep 8, 2022

Ruby Nell Bellar passed away peacefully at home with her family.  She was 80 years of age.  Ruby was born to the late William Gallien and Ella Owens Gallien on January 10, 1942 in Opelousas, LA.  She and her family later moved to Lake Charles where she attended W. O. Boston High School.  Employed as a trainer and caregiver...

Sep 4, 2022

Maira Modesta Godwin Richard of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away September 4th, 2022. She was 65 years of age. Maira was born in Guantánamo, Cuba on January 12th,1957 to the late Carmen Miclin Godwin and Charles Godwin. She moved from Cuba to the US, Evanston, Illinois and later became a resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana in 1980.

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Sep 1, 2022

Craig Alexander Fontenot was born on September 2, 1977, in Lake Charles, LA to Barbara Fontenot. He departed this life on September 1 st , 2022. He is predeceased in death by his wife Raundea Elaine Guillory Fontenot, Grandfather Joseph Fontenot, and brother Ricky James Bushnell.

Craig was baptized on October 23rd, 1977, at the St. Jan...

Aug 31, 2022

Anthony Castille, 96, was born to Joseph and Mae Davis Castille in Loreauville, LA on May 31, 1926.

His family moved to Lake Charles, Louisiana when he was a young child, and he remained a native until his passing.  Anthony was the oldest of 2 brothers.  He enlisted in the Navy and served during World War II...

Aug 28, 2022

Joseph James Rubit was born on October 4, 1948 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, a God-loving family man born to proud parents Lester Rubit Sr., and Dorothy Plumber Rubit.

He grew up going to Catholic Mass and always serving God in the Catholic Church.

He worked for many years in Lake Charles for Halliburton Offshore and...

Aug 23, 2022

Harry Paul Roberts was born on October 26, 1941 in Plaisance, Louisiana to the proud parents Peter and Annise Roberts. He departed this life on August 23, 2022 surrounded by family. He was a dedicated worker for Local 207 for 22 years. He retired in 1987. He went on to open a small engine repair shop. He love cooking for...

Aug 16, 2022

Semonia Marie LeMelle-Hardy was born on July 24, 1944, in Lake Charles, LA to Telesphore and Lillian (Jones) Lemelle. She was youngest of the seven children, who grew up in "Car Shop" where she attended St. John Elementary School.

Semonia was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1962, where she was active cheerleader and she...

Aug 12, 2022

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose."

Romans 8:28

"She is clothed in strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future."

Aug 11, 2022

Thomas Kennedy "Kenny" Clemons II of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on August 11, 2022, at age 65. He was born in Lake Charles, LA, to the late Rupert Florence Clemons (Richardson) and James A. Clemons, Jr. on November 11, 1956, and was the fifth of eight children.

Thomas was a 1974 graduate of W.O. Boston High...

Aug 5, 2022

Joseph LaFleur was born on January 12, 1966 in Ville Platte, LA. He was one of six children born to Yourick and Mary Lee LaFleur. Joe, 56, passed away on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a 1985 graduate of Lake Charles Boston High School. Joe was a proud employee of Turner...

Aug 1, 2022

Obituary pending.

Jul 30, 2022

Mary Henrietta Collins Guillory's life journey ended on Saturday July 30, 2022. She was cared for by her loving granddaughter Alexa Ditcharo, who ensured that she was able to spend her final years, and moments, in her home, surrounded by loved ones. Her passing leaves a hole in the lives of all those who loved her that can never...

Jul 29, 2022

His Life, His Legacy

Michael Gerard Semien 53 was born December 21, 1968 to the parentage of Shelton Semien Sr. and Louvenia Semien of Lake Charles, LA. Michael graduated Iowa High School in 1986. After High School, he graduated from Sowela Technical College in Auto Mechanics in 1988. Michael met and married Jacqueline Jones of Many, LA...

Jul 24, 2022

Mark Stacy Dejean, 60, was called home on Sunday, July 24 in a local hospital. Mark was born to Audrey and Merric Dejean on December 17, 1961. He graduated from Lake Charles High School class of 1980. After high school he attended McNeese State University and later decided to move to Houston and attended Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Automotive Diesel...

Jul 23, 2022

Walman "Wyman" Ezeb Papillion

Walman "Wyman" Ezeb Papillion, age 87, went to be with our Lord on July 23, 2022. Wyman, as many called him, was born on July 28, 1934, in Mallet, Louisiana to Theodule and Hilda Guillory Papillion Sr.  He was the oldest of 13 siblings.  His first language was creole French.  As...

Jul 19, 2022

Matthew Neil Hardy was born August 16th, 1975 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, the second of Fredman and Geraldine Hardy's three children. Matthew was baptized and later confirmed in the Catholic faith at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, where he remained a life long member. From the very beginning, this mighty Leo's spirit was evident. Matthew was an extremely happy and...

Jul 13, 2022

Deloris Joseph Anderson was born on August 5, 1961, to the union of Mary Lee Frank and Elton Joseph in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Deloris accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized in the Baptist faith.  She was a long time member of Cathedral of Faith Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor Ernest...