Obituaries

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...

May 27, 2023

Stephen Christopher "Big Stephen" Ayers, Sr., 58, affectionately known as "Chris", passed away suddenly on the morning of May 27, at home. A loving and cherished husband, father, and physician, Stephen spent his last days caring for patients, as well as providing counseling and guidance to friends and colleagues who knew and trusted his judgement.

Stephen grew...

May 24, 2023

Stephen James Gardiner has gained his wings at the age of 54. He was called home after battling Cancer for a few years he has finished the race. He was born in Lake Charles, LA on February 18,1969 to the Late Georgia Morris and "Rockin" Sideny Simien. Stephen enjoyed spending time with his wife Tammy of 40 plus years,...

May 19, 2023

Sandra was born on July 29, 1954, in Lake Charles, Louisiana to the union of Catherine Dorothy Leblanc and Wilson Fontenot.

She grew up in Lake Charles Louisiana and graduated from Marion High School. After several years of working and financially helping her parents she joined the United States Army. After completing her term in the service,...

May 16, 2023

Mr. Michael Victorian, 53, entered eternal rest on May 16, 2023, at home in Lake Charles, LA. He was a dearly beloved son, born March 21, 1970, to Clifford Victorian and the late Florence Victorian, both of Lake Charles. His father was a soldier in the U.S. Army at the time of his birth at Fort Hood, Texas. Mike...

May 16, 2023

Clarence Edward Wilson Jr. was born July 7, 1940, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Clarence was the only child of the late Sally Mae Carmon and Clarence Edward Wilson Sr. On May 16, 2023, God called him home in a local hospital.

At an early age, Clarence enlisted in the United States Air-force. While stationed at the...

May 13, 2023

Life Reflections

On December 19, 1940, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Lawrence Edward Sweet blessed his parents, Eddie and Gladys Sweet, with his arrival. Lawrence and his siblings, Tim, Pauline, and David began their education at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School, and he graduated high school from W.O. Boston. During...

May 7, 2023

Our beloved son , brot h er , uncle , grandson , cousin , and friend , Darian Wayne Roberson , passed away une x pectedl y at the age of 28 on Sunday , May 7 , 2023 . Darian was born in Lake Charles ,...

Apr 26, 2023

Deborah Ann White- Dobbins was born September 14, 1960, to Linkie B. White and the late Shelton Dixon, Sr. Deborah entered into eternal rest Wednesday, April 26, 2023. She was born in Lake Charles, La and graduated from W.O. Boston High School in 1978 and attended McNeese University. She was an extremely devoted and dedicated employee...

Apr 25, 2023

Obituary pending.

Apr 21, 2023

Louis Gabe Guillory, 79 of Lake Charles, LA was called home to be with his heavenly father on Friday, April 21, 2023.

Louis was born on April 15, 1944 in Lake Charles, LA where he was a lifelong resident. He was a construction worker for several years and a member of the local 207. He spent his...

Apr 17, 2023

Czarevna Juaria Christian to David Christian and Carolyn Christian (Fuller). She was blessed she was raised in the Baptist Church. Czarevna was educated in the Calcasieu Parish School System. She was a part of the Top Teens of America. She graduated from Washington Marion Magnet High School in 1992. She then went on to  further her education at McNeese...

Apr 12, 2023

Sis. Dorothy Mae Green fought the fight of a committed and dedicated soldier; she kept the faith and now she has gone on to heaven to be with God. Sis. Dorothy Green was born in Whiteville, LA, on December 25, 1926, to the late Leon Murray and Loney Harris. Dorothy Green departed this life...