Obituaries

Jan 21, 2025

Love Joseph Martin Sr. 73, departed this life on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 in Lake Charles, LA . He was born January 4th 1952 to Gilbert Martin Sr. and Vircy Predium Martin in Lake Charles, LA. He was a graduate of W.O. Boston High School. He was a construction worker who did all crafts in construction. He...

Jan 18, 2025

Barbara was a very caring, loving and understanding mother, sister and auntie; who had a smile that would light up the world. She was a very determined woman conquering many highs and lows throughout her lifetime. Our mother will always be the sunshine and wind beneath our wings. We will forever carry your love and lessons taught that have...

Jan 16, 2025

Reverend Lionel Clifton Green

Reverend Lionel Clifton Green, a man of boundless love, unshakable faith, and an unforgettable smile, passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior on January 16, 2025 at the age of 73. Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Paul Young and Lucress Green, he was lovingly reared...

Jan 12, 2025

"Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure."

Celestine Julia Mason was born on January 11, 1943, in Lafayette, LA, to Rodney Joseph Carrier and Enola Lewis Carrier. She was the third child of four siblings. Celestine peacefully departed this life on January...

Dec 21, 2024

Hazel Marie Kennedy

April 3, 1947 – December 21, 2024

Hazel Marie Kennedy, 77 of Lake Charles, Louisiana passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024.

She was born on April 3, 1947 in Lake Charles to parents Gilbert and Ella Mae Kennedy, Hazel was a...

Dec 20, 2024

JOSEPH FOWLER JR.

Joseph Fowler Jr. was born on November 23, 1952, to the late Joseph Fowler Sr. and Beatrice Fowler in Lake Charles, LA. He was a proud graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1970. He moved to Houston, Texas in 1983. He was empoyed by Baker Concrete and...

Dec 17, 2024

ELLA MAE "NINEY" FONTENOT

Ella Mae "Niney" Fontenot was born on November 27, 1934 to the union of Maurice, Sr. and Mary Ellen Fontenot of Lake Charles, Louisiana. She is the second born of six children, Genevieve, Rena Faye, Roy, Juanita, and Maurice, Jr. She was a joyful and very active...

Dec 7, 2024

Gertie Lee Carriere, 83, of Hockley, Texas transitioned peacefully from this life on December 7, 2024, leaving a legacy of love, faith, and charity.

Gertie Lee Carriere was born October 27, 1941, in Lacassine, LA to the late Willie Sr. and Mary (Alma) Carrier, the fourth of twelve children and was preceded in...

Dec 6, 2024

Dr. Leonard Charles Breda III

September 29, 1958 - December 6, 2024

Dr. Leonard Charles Breda III, a beloved father, grandfather, and lifelong champion for his community, passed away on December 6, 2024, at the age of 66. Born on September 29, 1958, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Dr....

Dec 5, 2024

We called him "Papa Cob." He was a great stepfather, grandfather and uncle. He had a great since of humor and always had everybody laughing no matter what. He was a strong and determined man!!! He was very caring and loving and would always give his last to anybody. He was also a loving and caring husband....

Dec 3, 2024

On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, the Almighty God in His infinite mercy called Larry Clayton Knatt to eternal rest, granting him peace in a land free from sickness and pain.

Larry was born on September 8, 1951, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Wesley Knatt and Florence Carrier Knatt. He accepted Christ at an early age...

Dec 1, 2024

Cristina Lobato Quintana, una persona cuya bondad y cariño, tocaron la vida de todos los que la conocieron.

Cristina Lobato Quintana sera recordada por su inquebrantable generosidad y hospitalidad, reconocida tambien por su gran amor, compasion, par ser tan cariñosa, sencilla, y respetuosa. Siempre tenia una sonrisa y el mejor sentido de humor,...

Nov 28, 2024

On November 28, 2024, as the morning approached, God and God alone drew back the curtain and brought Brother Davis Lee Dominique home.

Davis Lee Dominique was born to the late Culver Dominick and Esther Bellard Dominick on March 28, 1950, in Ville Platte, LA. The late C.J. Jones baptized him at the...

Nov 27, 2024

Deborah "Maxie" Malvo, 72 transitioned peacefully from this life on November 27, 2024 at her home. She was born November 7, 1952 to the late Robert and Bertha Malvo in Lake Charles, La. Maxie was a lifelong member of New Light Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. Isiah Thibodeaux, Jr and current Pastor Dr. Troy Thibodeaux;...

Nov 20, 2024

Geraldine Theresa Narcisse, 95, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, transitioned peacefully from this life on November 20, 2024, leaving a legacy of love, faith, and community. Born June 15, 1929, to the late Juanita Boutte James and Stanley Jerome Vital, Geraldine embraced a life rich in family, service, and creativity.

Affectionately known as "Ms. Deanie," she...

Nov 3, 2024

Jason Christopher (Jas Chris) Young, 50 years old, born on Friday September 13, 1974, in Lake Charles, LA, to Rosa S. Smith and the late Alfred Young, Sr. While in Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital surrounded by family, the angels carried him home on Sunday, November 3, 2024.

At birth he was pronounced stillborn...

Oct 29, 2024

Dorothy Mae Duhon Sterling September 5, 1925 – October 29, 2024 Dorothy Mae Duhon Sterling was born on September 5, 1925, to Frank and Elnora Granger Duhon. Dorothy passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on October 29, 2024, at the age of 99. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, and devotion. She married...

Oct 27, 2024

Emmanuel A. Owusu was born on December 23, 1953, to the late Daniel Owusu and late Agnes Bentumaa in West Africa. At the time of his death, he was a member of Christ Bethel Fellowship Church, pastored by Joshua F. Mitchell, Sr. in Lake Charles, LA.

Emmanuel was proceeded in death by his...

Oct 24, 2024

Gloria Dean Hypolite, 79 of Lake Charles, La transitioned on Thursday, October 24, 2024 in a local hospital. She was born to the late Harry Hypolite Jr. and the late Agnes Skipper–Hypolite on September 6, 1945 in Lake Charles, La. Gloria was a lifelong member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, the Knights of Peter Claver,...

Oct 23, 2024

Clarence Stewart Sr., 63, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024. Clarence was born June 20, 1961 in Lake Charles, La. to the late Leroy and Betty Broussard Stewart. Clarence was reared in Lake Charles, La. and educated in the Calcasieu Parish school system.  Clarence leaves to cherish his memories his children, Alexandria Stewart, Clarence Jr., and Tyrone Stewart,...