Obituaries

Mar 29, 2021

Patrick Guillory, 57, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021, at Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria, LA.  Patrick was born on August 30, 1963, to the late August & Edith Guillory, Sr.  He was a life-long resident of Welsh, LA.

Patrick is survived by his wife of 28 years, Natalie Guillory; together they have four children,...

Mar 18, 2021

" The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.  Psalm 23:1-3 KJV

David Banks, 80, entered into eternal rest at his residence...

Mar 15, 2021

Linda Gail Mouton-Bush, 66 , entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 15, 2021.  She was born on Monday, March 14, 1955, in Lafayette, Louisiana to Leroy Mouton and Dolores Chevis. She graduated from Jennings High School in 1973 and went on to attend McNeese State University. Through the years she had a career in...

Mar 11, 2021

Homegoing Celebration Services for Sherman Roy Cloman, Sr., 73, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 22, 2021, at New Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 4211 Opelousas St., Lake Charles, LA.  Apostle Amos Horton, Jr., will officiate.  Visiting will be in the church from 11:00 a.m. until the time of celebration services.  Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery...

Mar 9, 2021

Doraphene Washington Boudreaux, 82, departed this life on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at Jennings American Legion Hospital.  Doraphene was born to Willis and Rosa Washinton, Sr. on December 23, 1938, in Jennings, LA.  She accepted Christ at an early age at Mount Triumph Baptist Church in Jennings.  She was a graduate of Jeff Davis School on May 23, 1958.  Doraphene...

Mar 7, 2021

"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

On Sunday, March 7, 2021, "The eyes of the Lord were on Bessie and He delivered her out of all of her afflictions!"(Psalms 34: 15 and...

Feb 28, 2021

Leonard Malveaux, 81, a native and resident of Jennings, Louisiana, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at his residence.  Leonard was born on September 6, 1939, in Jennings, LA to the late Norland and Australia Netty Malveaux.  Upon completing his education, Leonard worked for the City of Rayne as a Truck Driver in...

Feb 27, 2021

Latricia Shawn Gant, 57, transitioned and left her earthly body on February 27, 2021.  Latricia was born on April 6, 1963, in Lake Charles, LA.  She was a graduate of Jennings High School.  Latricia accepted Christ at an early age and attended Union Baptist Church Pastored by Reverend Gerald S. Perkins, Sr. until her death.

Latricia leaves...

Feb 25, 2021

Antoine Semien, Sr., 93 , affectionately known as "Pop," was called from earthly labor to heavenly reward on February 25, 2021, while in Jennings American Legion Hospital.  Antoine was a native of Opelousas, LA and lived most of his life in Lake Charles, LA.  During the past thirteen years, he resided in Jennings, LA and was the Co-founder...

Feb 19, 2021

Deacon Ellvin "Mickey" Louis Love, 72, made his transition from earth to glory to be with his Lord and Savior on February 19, 2021, at his daughter's home surrounded by his loving family.  Mickey was born in Florence Alabama on January 17, 1949, to Wyle and Mable Macklin Love.  After graduating in 1969 from West End High School, Mickey...

Feb 17, 2021

Joseph, known as "Tangy" was born to Joseph and Julia Zachary Clark, Sr., on July 29, 1965 in Jennings, Louisiana.  He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by the late Dr. Jeff Peterson at Mt. Triumph Baptist Church in Jennings, LA.

Joseph worked for over 20 years as a Master Chef for Union International...

Feb 12, 2021

Shaneka Ann Williams, 43, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, February 12, 2021, in Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette, LA.  Shaneka was a native and resident of Jennings, LA.  She was born on January 26, 1978, in Jennings, LA. to Morgan Williams Sr. and Jeanette Pattum Williams.  Shaneka was educated in the Jefferson...

Feb 4, 2021

Israel Floyd Perrodin, 52, a life-long resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away suddenly on February 4, 2021, in Opelousas, Louisiana.  Floyd was born on July 19, 1968, in Lake Charles, LA. to Shirley Floyd and Betty Jean Perrodin.  Floyd worked the majority of career in the Offshore Oil Industry as a Cook and currently with Walmart Corporation as...

Feb 2, 2021

Carl Ray Williams, 62, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at Christus St. Patrick's Hospital in Lake Charles, LA following a brief illness.  Carl was born in Lake Charles, LA on October 20, 1958, to Jeanette Pattum and Morgan Williams, Sr. Carl was a well-known Disk Jockey and was referred to as the "Roman Knight."

Carl leaves to honor...

Jan 25, 2021

Sis. Olivia Mae Johnson Vallrie was born in Donaldsonville, Louisiana to Clarence, Sr. and Ethel Bell Johnson. She graduated from Lowery High School and graduated from The Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with B.A. in Social Studies and a minor in Library Science. She was also a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. She was...

Jan 24, 2021

Betty Jean Walker. 72, lived a full life as a devoted mother, a caring sister to her siblings, and loving aunt to her nieces and nephews. Betty passed away at home on January 24, 2021.

Betty was predeceased by her brother Walter, Jr. and both parents, Walter, Sr., and Geneva of New Orleans, LA.

Jan 23, 2021

Wilda Ann "Marie" Ceasar, 70, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021, in Lake Charles, Louisiana at her residence surrounded by her family.  Marie was born the tenth of eleven children to Earl and Rose Woods on January 13, 1951, in Elton, Louisiana.  She was formerly married to the late Willie Joseph Ceasar and to this union four girls...

Jan 22, 2021

Norwen Troy Francis, Sr., 57, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021, at Lakeview Regional Medical Center in Covington, LA.  Norwen was born on April 4, 2021, to Ristine J. Francis and Doris Francis in Jennings, LA.  He was educated in the Jefferson Davis.  Norwen was a member of Immanuel Worship Center in Jenning, LA., pastored by Terry Lee. ...

Jan 13, 2021

John Stafford Gordon, 89, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at Jennings American Legion Hospital.  Safford was born on August 27, 1931, to the late Mary Richard Gordon and Willie Roy Gordon in Jennings, Louisiana.  He was educated in the Jefferson Davis Parish School System and later attend Technical College.  Stafford enlisted in the United States Army on...

Jan 10, 2021

Gunnery Sergeant James Roy Redeaux, Sr., 61, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 in Harvey, Louisiana.  James was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana to the late Ralph Joseph Redeaux, Sr. and Elizabeth Smith-Redeaux.  He was educated in the Jefferson Davis Parish School System and was a 1977 graduate of Jennings High School where he was the football team's...