Obituaries

Apr 19, 2025

Jacquelyn Marie Hilliard Jubert was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on August 26, 1956, to Calvin and Almeta (Garrison) Hilliard as the sixth oldest of eight (8) siblings (Velma Jean, Carrie Mae, Tommy Lee, Mary Joyce, Rena Yvonne, Deborah Lynn, and Pamela).

Jackie was raised with her family as a member of Christian...

Apr 16, 2025

John Merrick Singleton October 21, 1948 – April 16, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John Merrick Singleton, age 76, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, who departed this life on April 16, 2025.

John was a devoted husband, father, grandfather,...

Apr 10, 2025

Geraldine Ann Lewis

Geraldine Ann Lewis, a woman who embraced life and cherished connections, was born on January 15, 1944, in Westlake, Louisiana. She was the beloved daughter of the late Louis Joseph Guidry and the Late Maria Carrier Guidry. Gerry's life journey led her to marriage with Nelson Lewis, and...

Apr 9, 2025

"Some souls are too radiant for this world—they burn bright and fast, leaving light behind for the rest of us." -Unknown

Amber Elizabeth Jackson, passed away in San Diego, California on April 9, 2025. She was born on March 20,1987 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the parents of Pamela and Alfred Jackson.  Mass...

Apr 8, 2025

Obituary Harold Clyde Allison, II July 7, 1960 -April 8, 2025

Harold Clyde Allison, II was born to the late Harold Clyde Allison, Sr., and Thelma Reder Allison on July 7, 1960 in Salina, Kansas. At the age of 17 years old, Harold was baptized at Rosedale Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership...

Mar 30, 2025

STACY GLENN GOODWIN

Stacy Glenn Goodwin, 62, entered eternal rest on Sunday, March 30th 2025 in his residence in Lake Charles, LA. He was born April 15th, 1962 in Sulphur, LA to Lester and Mae Willow Goodwin. Stacy grew up in the Mossville & Willow Spring Community. He played football and...

Mar 21, 2025

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Hilda Marie Thomas (Lake Charles, Louisiana), whose life came to an end on March 21, 2025 at the age of 76, leaving behind cherished memories.

Though Hilda has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of...

Mar 21, 2025

Johnny Cal Thibodeaux was born on April 9, 1956, in Lafayette, Louisiana to Irving(Bobby) and Joyce Thibodeaux. Johnny was a graduate from Boston High in 1975 where he participated in Football and Basketball. After high school Johnny joined the Army where he was promoted to Army specialist four while serving as a driver with the 396th Transportation...

Mar 17, 2025

Larry Charles Thomas, Sr.

Portrait of Life

On March 17, 2025, Larry Charles Thomas, Sr. peacefully entered eternal rest in his heavenly home. Larry, affectionately known as "Larry Tee," was born in Lake Charles, LA, on November 13, 1951. He was the third of four children born to the...

Mar 17, 2025

RICHARD CLARK SR.

Quietly, in the early afternoon of March 17th, the bounds of earth were broken, and God called one of His own home. Richard Clark, a beloved husband, father, and servant of the Lord, was 92 years old. He was born on August 29, 1932, in Rosa, Louisiana, to...

Mar 15, 2025

Laura Taylor Babineaux died peacefully at 91 on Saturday, March 15, 2025.

Laura Taylor Babineaux was born to Adeline and Gustav Taylor on May 12, 1933. She moved to Lake Charles in 1949 to care for her ailing sister and met and married the love of her life, Leo Babineaux. They built a...

Mar 12, 2025

Bessie Mae Forsythe Reed

Bessie Mae Forsythe Reed was born to the union of the late Willie Reginald and Nellie McCrea Forsythe on March 14, 1936, in Barbreck, Louisiana.  Who lived to be 89 years old, she was 88, her birthday would have been March 14.  She surrendered to the sovereign call of...

Mar 7, 2025

Thaddeus DeClouet, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025 at the age of 94.

He was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Rita Victorian DeClouet, his parents, Thaddeus DeClouette, Sr. and Monietean Sterling DeClouette, and his brothers, Latin Joseph DeClouet and Merrick DeClouette.

Mar 3, 2025

" The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just...

Mar 2, 2025

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Feb 26, 2025

Trudy Mae Thomas passed away on February 26, 2025, she was born on February 20, 1918, in a rural area known as Welsh, Louisiana, to the union of Gabriel Garland and Victoria White Garland.

Trudy was married to Lawrence Thomas for sixty (60) years. She lived in Port Arthur before moving to Lake...

Feb 23, 2025

On Sunday, February 23, 2025 Bernette (Frog) Durouso, 73, entered into his eternal rest. He was born in Lafayette, LA on September 23, 1951 to August Durouso and Alice Malveaux Durouso.

Upon completing his education from Washington High School in Lake Charles, LA, he worked at many companies and held down various jobs....

Feb 20, 2025

Alpha               Omega

February 2, 1944       February 20, 2025

Brother Murphy Fontenot was born to Sister Elnora Fontenot Stevens.  He was a Mossville native and resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana.  He was a proud 1964 graduate of Mossville High School.  He served his country in the United States Army from...

Feb 19, 2025

Tonya Rose Skipper-Thomas, 61 years old, was born on Saturday, November 30, 1963, in Lake Charles, LA, to Rosa S. Smith. While a resident at Harbor Hospice, she departed this life on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

Tonya graduated from W.O. Boston High School, Class of 1981. She briefly attended McNeese State University in...

Feb 15, 2025

Retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major James Larry Coley entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 8, 1937, he was the cherished son of Robert Coley and Helen Simmons.

James was blessed with a close-knit family, including his siblings, Dorothy Coley Geter, Alphonso...