Obituaries

Jun 20, 2019

Sherman Charles Gilmore, 78 departed this life June 20, 2019.  He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Shields (Ollie Mae Olivier) Gilmore of Lake Charles.

Sherman attended Sacred Heart Catholic School for 12 years. He played saxophone in the band, was class president, and was an outstanding basketball player.  After high school graduation, he played varsity...

Jun 17, 2019

Albertha "Miss Sugar" Brown passed away June 17, 2019 at DeQuincy Care Center at the age of 101. She was preceded in death by her husband Abner Brown in 1961. Sugar Brown was born in Gurley, Louisiana 1917 and at a young age she moved with her family to DeQuincy. She was a proud graduate of Rosenwald School. She...

Jun 10, 2019

Obituary pending.

Jun 1, 2019

Hazel Augustine Williams, age 89, passed away peacefully at her daughter's residence on June 1, 2019. She was born December 27, 1929 in Biloxi, Mississippi.  She was baptized at Our Mother of Sorrows Church in Biloxi, Mississippi. She attended and graduated from Sacred Heart High School. She went on to receive her BA degree from Xavier University, BS Degree...

Jun 1, 2019

Willie Yvonne Thomas was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana to the late Sylvia Davis Paul and Albert Paul.  She attended Second Ward W.O. Boston. She furthered her education by attending McNeese State University, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

She was united with Christian Baptist under of the pastorage of the late W.C.Clark and the current...

May 28, 2019

John Arthur "Tubby" Broussard, 66, died at 12:15 pm Tuesday, May 28, 2019, in Harbor Palliative Care facility.

As a young boy, Tubby, attended Sacred Heart Elementary and Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where he often served as an altar boy during masses.  He also attended Washington High School and later obtained his GED and began working at...

May 25, 2019

Mary "Twig" Duncan a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother departed this life Saturday, May 25, 2019.  She was born October 16, 1946 to the late Joseph England and Edith Braxton.  She grew up in Pineville, Louisiana then moved to Lake Charles, Louisiana.  She met her late husband Harold Duncan whom she was married to for 20 plus years. ...

May 23, 2019

Lisa Shelaine Greening was born to Gordie Jr. and Julia Greening on Tuesday November 7, 1967 in DeRidder, Louisiana. Lisa was the oldest of seven siblings. God called Lisa home on Thursday, May 23, .2019 at Lafayette General Hospital.

She was a Member of DeRidder High school class of 1985. she also attended Delta School of Business...

May 21, 2019

Annie Mae Henry, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 21, 2019.

She was born on April 28, 1928, in Welsh, Louisiana, grew up in Kinder and has been a resident of Lake Charles for the past 71 years.  A woman of great faith and devotion to Christ, she attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and was...

May 17, 2019

'Brian Keith Brooks, aka Pokey, "Big Daddy", Mr. Brooks and most recently "Old Bald Head Pokey", departed this life on Friday, May 17, 2019.

He had a peculiar but very personal relationship with God. He was employed by Calcasieu Parish School Board until an unfortunate accident forced him into retirement after 30 years of faithful and dedicated...

May 10, 2019

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth . ... (Psalm 121: 1-2)

Theodore R. (Sonny) Alfred, Jr. passed away Friday, May 10, 2019 at 12:53 p.m. at home. He was born to the union of the late Theodore R....

May 9, 2019

Obituary pending.

May 6, 2019

Obituary pending.

May 3, 2019

Leonara James Castille, 56, was bom to Anthony and Susie Castille in Lake Charles, Louisiana on October 28, 1962. In 1998 Leonard relocated to Greencastle, Indiana. He worked at Chiyoda USA Corp. as a supervisor in shipping and receiving.

He is survived by his wife, Rhonda (Shoemaker) Castille, of Greencastle, IN; four sons, Demond Landry, Leonard James...

May 1, 2019

Leroy "Boodoo" Perkins, dearly beloved father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather, departed this life Wednesday, May 1, 2019.

He was born July 3, 1925 to the late Edith Braxton and Augustine Perkins in Carson, Louisiana.

On March 6, 1951 he married the love of his life, Genevieve Marie Perkins, his wife of 59 years. From...

Apr 27, 2019

Theresa Mary Lazard was born August 9, 1930, to the late Toussaint Lazard and Anna Durousseau Lazard, Opelousas, LA. The eldest of 14 siblings, she learned at an early age that dedication to God and prayer created a solid foundation for life and love. She was a praying, Christian woman, who loved the Lord and diligently served Him. She...

Apr 27, 2019

On Saturday, April 27, 2019, Miriam Daniels Brown, at the age of 93, peacefully went to rest in the arms of the Lord, while at Christus Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital. She was surrounded by angels, loving family members and friends.

Miriam Daniels Brown, 93 was born November 23, 1925 in Grant, La to the union of the...

Apr 26, 2019

Mickeal was born March 12, 1952 to Lawrence Isaac and Ruth Mae Davis Isaac in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was baptized at an early age at Mount Calvary Baptist Church under the leadership of late Rev. Horace C. Allison. He participated in the Junior Choir and served as a Junior Usher. He is a graduate of  Washington High...

Apr 23, 2019

On August 12, 1950, our Heavenly Father decided that earth needed another angel in its midst. So He looked around and chose one of His best! God sent His little angel to earth to a loving couple, Frank Calvin and Alice Batiste. The overjoyed couple named their little bundle of blessing, "Gaynell Margaret Batiste." She would be the first...

Apr 17, 2019

Georgianna Mitchell, Matriarch was born August 16, 1922 in Carencro, LA to the late Victoria Hebert Woods and Herman Woods.  On April 17, 2019 she was called home to be with the Lord.

She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.  She was a devoted and loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister...