Obituaries

Jun 11, 2026

Comell Gobert, 83, of Elton, Louisiana, was born to the late Lydia Gobert & Amos Gobert in Opelousas, LA, on July 29, 1942.  He departed his earthly life during the early morning hours of June 11, 2026, at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Hospital in Lafayette, LA.  

Comell was married to the late Patricia Gobert.  During their union, four daughters...

May 30, 2026

Mrs. Ruby Jane Barker-Smith, 74, transitioned from earthly labor to eternal rest on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on September 3, 1951, in Lake Charles, LA, to the late Will Barker and Florence Guillory Barker. Ruby was educated in the Calcasieu Parish School System and graduated from the historic W. O....

May 30, 2026

Mr. Terry James Achane, 62, of Welsh, LA, entered into eternal rest on May 30, 2026, at his residence in Welsh, LA.  Terry was born on January 8, 1964, in Lake Charles, LA, to Mildred Achane and Earnest Viney.  He was a lifelong resident of Welsh, LA.  He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age...

May 24, 2026

Charles Tyler Fletcher, born on December 17, 1992, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, at the age of 33. He will be deeply missed by his parents, Allegra M. Richard and Charles M. Fletcher, his brother, Chandler James, and his extended family and friends.

Charles was known for his warm spirit and his love for people....

May 22, 2026

Mr. Jerry Louis George Sr., 70, of Dequincy, LA. passed on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Christus Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, LA. Jerry was born on August 2, 1955, in Lafayette, LA, and was a resident of Dequincy, LA. Upon completing his education, Jerry enlisted in the United States Army in 1972 and received an honorable discharge...

May 19, 2026

Crisita Lashawn Lewis, 61, born Crisita Green on October 21, 1964, in the quiet town of Lake City, Florida, departed from this life on May 19, 2026, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. She was affectionately called "Shawn" by her family and friends. Her passing leaves a profound stillness in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. From her...

Apr 26, 2026

Joyce Ann Prudhomme, 82, transitioned from earthly labor on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Camelot Brookside Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Jennings, LA.  Joyce was born on March 1, 1944, to the late Anna Lee Gordon Prudhomme and Adam Prudhomme.  She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized at an early age.  Joyce loved Jesus...

Apr 11, 2026

Linda Mitchell Loyd, 79, transitioned from earthly labor on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Lafayette, Louisiana.  Linda was born on July 10, 1946, in Lafayette, Louisiana, to the late Mae Hilda Guillory Mitchell and Joseph Mitchell, Sr.  Upon completing her secondary education, Linda attended college and later became certified as a Surgical Tech and worked in the Surgery Department...

Mar 31, 2026

Mrs. Edna Harmon Robinson, 86, transitioned from earthly labor on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at a local hospital in Crowley, LA.  Edna was born in Branch, Louisiana, to the late Woodrow Harmon Sr. and Alzina Minix Harmon.  She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized at an early age.  She was a faithful member of...

Mar 18, 2026

David Monroe Pitts was born January 6, 1941, in Bernice, LA.  The 5th child of James Monroe Pitts and Ruth McGee Pitts, David grew up in a loving Christian environment that merged home and church, where he saw love in action.  David graduated from Elliott High School in Bernice, LA, in 1959.  He enrolled at Southern University A&M College...

Mar 16, 2026

Rho Chi Chapter

Deacon Raymond Louis Segura, Sr., 85, transitioned from earthly labor on Monday, March 16, 2026, in Lake Charles, LA.  Deacon Segura was born on December 24, 1940, to the late Jonas Raymond Segura and Ouida Odessa Booth Segura in Jennings, LA.  He received his primary and secondary education in the Jefferson Davis...

Mar 12, 2026

Allison Matthew Green, Jr., 64, of Church Point, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026.  Allison was born in Crowley, Louisiana on February 16, 1962, to Allison M. Green Sr. and Eva Benjamin.  Allison accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and was baptized at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Crowley, LA.  He was educated in the Acadia...

Mar 6, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that the family of little Journee Johnae Prudhomme, announces her passing.  Little Journee was born on March 28, 2025, and passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 28, 2026, in the Church...

Feb 23, 2026

Lillie Mae Davis Black was born April 5, 1936, to the late Matthew Davis and Josephine Lewis Davis.  Lillie accepted the Lord Jesus Christ at a young age. Lillie worked as a Wal-Mart receiving manager until she retired. Lillie loved to help other people and most of all, she loved her family and church family. Lillie leaves to cherish...

Feb 18, 2026

Arnold Wade Charles, Sr., affectionately known as "Hots", 70, of Jennings, Louisiana, entered eternal rest peacefully at his residence on February 18, 2026. He was born on July 29, 1955, in Lafayette, Louisiana, to the late Leonard Charles and Ira Bell Jones-Charles. At an early age, he was baptized at Mount Triumph Baptist Church in Jennings, Louisiana, by the...

Feb 15, 2026

Anna Lee Cretchen-Duplechan, 73, a former resident of Silverwood, LA, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 15, 2026. She was born in Lake Charles, LA, to Margie Leopold-Cretchen and Douglas Cretchen Sr.

Anna enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and she especially loved reading and singing. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt,...

Feb 14, 2026

David Lartrell Daniel, 26, a native and resident of Jennings, LA  passed on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at a local hospital.  David was born on July 31, 1999 in Jennings, LA to Sharon Capdeville-Daniel and Larry Daniel.  David was a 2017 graduate of Jennings High School where he was a member of the Football and Baseball Teams.  David loved...

Feb 8, 2026

Nichole Raye Levi, 51, a resident of Iowa, LA entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 8, 2026.  She was born in Lake Charles, LA to Sheila Levi and Joshua Levi Jr.  Nichole enjoyed spending time with her family and friends; she especially enjoyed spending time with her father and grandchildren.  She was a loving mother and grandmother.  She...

Feb 1, 2026

Moses Paul Poullard, 65, a resident of Jennings, LA entered in eternal rest on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.  Moses was born in Elton, LA to the late Calvin Poullard and Hazel Balket-Poullard.  Moses was a Professional Truck Driver and enjoyed working on cars and would lend a helping hand to anyone, no matter what. ...

Jan 26, 2026

Mr. Joe Nixon, 89, a life-long resident of Jennings, Louisiana entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 26, 2026, in Jennings, LA.  Joe was born on March 3, 1940, to the late Nathan Nixon and Edna Marie Bias-Nixon.  He was educated in the Jeff Davis Parish School System and later worked as Fork Lift Operator.  He was married to...