Obituaries

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...

Feb 15, 2025

In Loving Memory of Bobbie Jean Pitre Captain

Bobbie Jean Pitre Captain, born on September 19, 1960, to the proud parents Mildred and Wild Bill Pitre in Beaumont, Texas, passed away peacefully. Bobbie was primarily raised in Kinder, Louisiana, and was a 1978 graduate of Sam Houston High School. She proudly served in...

Feb 13, 2025

Lila Pearl Pickens Modest

August 23, 1943 ~ February 13, 2025

"The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me...

Feb 4, 2025

For I know the plans I have for you, "declares the LORD, "

plans to prosper you and not to harm you, …

Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

Toye Michelle Sterling entered this world on January 24, 1975.  The first child of Arthur Sterling III and Roma...

Feb 1, 2025

Sylvia Marie Thibodeaux Odom was born on August 6, 1941 in Parks, LA. She was the third child to Roger Thibodeaux and Helen Dugas Thibodeaux. She was called home to her glory on Saturday, February 1st, 2025. Sylvia was best known for being everyones kindergarten teacher, either at Sacred Heart Catholic School or at Head Start. Sylvia...

Feb 1, 2025

Obit pending

Jan 31, 2025

Albert, (aka "brother-in-law") Bradley, Jr. was born March 31, 1945, to Henry Henderson, Sr. and Mary Bradley in Monroe, Louisiana. He was the oldest of his parents' two children. Albert had a forever best friend in his younger brother, Henry Henderson, Jr.

On Friday, January 31, 2025, our Lord and Savior saw that...

Jan 28, 2025

John Wayne Porché was born on May 4th, 1949, to Joseph Walter Porché Sr and Mary Ella Porché nee' Fusilier in Lake Charles, La. A lifelong resident, he attended and graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School. After High School John attended McNeese State University and then went into the United States Air Force as an Electronics Warfare...

Jan 27, 2025

Celebrating the Eternal Life of

Helen Marie Semien Jones

Helen Marie Semien entered her life's journey into the world on July 29, 1942 in Opelousas, La. She was the sixth of eight children and the youngest girl born to the union of the late Mary LeBlanc Semien and Robert...

Jan 23, 2025

James Audrey Poullard

A Legend in His Time

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. In verdant pastures he gives me repose. Beside restful waters he leads me; he refreshes my soul. He guides me in right paths for his name sake. Even though I...

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...