Obituaries

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,...

Oct 23, 2024

Carl "Nickie" Hall is the baby boy of seven children. Born to the late Clarence Sr. and Orelia Hall on August 1, 1959 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Married to Sybil Butler Hall on January 14, 1984 for 40 years and blessed with three children. Carl was called to Heaven by our Heavenly Father on October 23, 2024;...

Oct 17, 2024

Joseph Levy Citizen, Jr. was born to Joseph Levy Citizen, Sr. and Julie Harrison Lewis on April 12, 1934, in Church Point, LA. In 1956, he married Leola Mae Judge; six children were born to that union: John, Kevin, Donald, David, Curley, and Daphine. Joseph and Leola were married for 50 years.

Joseph...

Oct 15, 2024

Nellsa was born in rural Church Point, LA on February 19, 1949, to the late George (Sr) and the late Cecilia Pappillian LeCompte. She was one of 11 children and was preceded in death by 4 siblings; George Jr, Jacob, Joseph, and Linda Marie. The family moved to Lake Charles, LA where they became a member of...

Oct 14, 2024

Lafayette Miller Jr., was born in Marshallville, Georgia, Wednesday, November 24, 1937. He departed this earthly life on Monday, October 14, 2024, at the age of 86.

He retired from the Air Force in 1978 as a master sergeant with 22½ years of service. Lafayette worked for more than ten years with Consolidated...

Oct 14, 2024

Joseph Dallas Deville was born on May 19, 1944, in Elton Louisiana to Alexander Deville Sr. and Eugenie (Roberts) Deville. For the better part of his life he drove cement trucks for Concrete Pipe Co. for 18 years, where he retired. He then went on to become a Cement Finisher. He was also a well accomplished musician...

Oct 9, 2024

Roy Anthony Harris "TONY" was born on March 02, 1962, in Lake Charles, LA to Loretta Harris. He grew up with his siblings Lawrence "Larry" Harris and Carla Harris in a loving and supportive family.

Roy accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by the late Reverend W. J. Moore, Pastor...

Oct 4, 2024

Ramona Theresa Talley was born in Lake Charles, La. On May 9th, 1958 and her spirit departed on October 4th 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents Bertha LeBlanc (mother), Waston LeBlanc (father) and her brother Jerold LeBlanc Sr. Her husband Anthony Talley also preceded her in death.

Ramona graduated from Washington High school here...

Sep 23, 2024

Linda Gail Weber Arceneaux departed this life on September 23, 2024 in Houston Texas. Linda Gail Weber Arceneaux was born February 26, 1949, to the late Joe Weber Sr. and Minnie Bazile Weber in Lake Charles, LA. A native of Louisiana, Linda had been residing in Texas for the last five years. Linda was a graduate of...

Sep 19, 2024

Thomas AJ Batiste Jr. was born on July 16, 1945, in Lake Charles, La. to Thomas AJ Batiste Sr. and Mary Lee (Jones) Batiste.

Thomas attended Sacred Heart of Jesus Elementary School, then WO Boston High School.

He was drafted in the US Army in January 1969; after training,...

Sep 13, 2024

Melanie Dise-Victorian, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, entered her heavenly rest on September 13, 2024, with her husband and granddaughter by her bedside.

Melanie was born on August 6, 1963, in Lake Charles, Louisiana to the union of John and Elaine Dise. She grew up being the youngest of six siblings in Springfield, Massachusetts....

Aug 19, 2024

Therese (Gobert) Simien, 82, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on August 19, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Her life was a testament to the boundless love and selflessness she shared with all who knew her. Therese was renowned for her generosity, always ready to do whatever she could for those in need.

Aug 18, 2024

Bernice George was born May 18, 1926, to Eva Zeno and Phillip George, Sr.  She became Eva's third daughter alongside her sisters Cora, Millie and younger brother Walter.

Her family moved from Scott, Louisiana, to Lake Charles, Louisiana, in the mid-1930s.   The family joined Christian Baptist Church under the pastoral leadership of Rev. W. C. Clark.  In...

Aug 8, 2024

King Lee John was born on September 13, 2006, to Sheldon Lee John and Alana Ceasar-John in Jacksonville, Florida. Weighing just 3 lbs 14 oz at birth, King began life as a preemie, facing and overcoming early challenges, including hearing issues, with remarkable strength and resilience. He grew into an exceptional student, earning a 4.3 GPA and...

Aug 7, 2024

"The Celebration of Life"

On December 31, 1931 Eldry "Buck" Predium was born to Dan and Leona (Guillory) Predium in Welsh, LA. He transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly home on August 7, 2024 at his home.

He married the love of his life, Betty...

Aug 5, 2024

Kenneth Ray (Ken) Moore Sr. was born July 21, 1945 and entered into eternal rest on August 5, 2024. He was the son of Willie Moore Sr. and Ruth Moore of Iowa, Louisiana. His Christian parents were hard workers, staples of the community and the proud parents of 13 beautiful children. As a young kid Kenneth developed...

Aug 3, 2024

This is My Story

The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed; those who help others are helped Proverbs 11:25 MSG

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, Florence Jean LeBlanc Fontenot, peacefully entered eternal rest on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Florence was born in...