Obituaries

Sep 19, 2025

Miss Kiauna Ja'-net Pouchie, 24, a native and resident of Lake Charles, LA transitioned from earthly labor to eternal rest.  Kiauna was born on September 13, 2001, in Lake Charles, LA to Jennifer Ann Guillory and Kendall Pouchie.  Kiauna accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was a member of Saints Cathedral Church of...

Sep 9, 2025

Albert Lee Caswell, 85, affectionately known as "Bud" by his family and friends.  He was a resident of Jennings, LA and entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in the comfort of his home while surrounded by those he loved most.

"Bud" was born on October 15, 1939, in Jennings, LA to the late Robert...

Sep 7, 2025

Gregory Banes Gotte, 48, a resident of Lake Arthur, LA passed away at his residence while surrounded by his family.  Gregory was born in Jennings, LA on October 26, 1976 to Clarence Gotte and Lorraine A. Breaux-Gotte.  Gregory served in the United State Army from November of 2001 to October of 2004.  He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal...

Aug 4, 2025

Mr. Shirley Floyd Perrodin was born to the late Freddie and Elvie Clavier Perrodin on May 25, 1937. He lived his younger years with 9 brothers and 2 sisters on a family farm around the Opelousas, LA area. He did not complete his formal education, but his life was full of more knowledge than many. He moved to Lake...

Jul 30, 2025

Baby Ma'kyri Loyal Phillips was stillborn on July 30, 2025, at Ochsner American Legion Hospital in Jennings, LA.  Ma'kyri's parents are Javokia Deshaye Williams and Michael Louis Phillips, Jr., both of Jennings, LA.

Ma'kyri is survived by his parents, Javokia D. Williams & Michael Louis Phillips, Jr; two sisters, My'kerria Byers and Micalyn Johnson; one brother, Kikeveyon...

Jul 13, 2025

Mr. Paul Charles, Jr., 70, affectionately know called "PC" by co-workers and "Bro" by his family.  Paul was a resident & native of Jennings, Louisiana and entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 13, 2025.  Paul was born on August 20, 1954 to the late Paul Charles, Sr. and Maude Handy-Charles.  Paul was baptized at an early age at...

Jun 21, 2025

"Well done, good and faithful servant: you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things.  Enter into the joy of the Lord." Matthew 25:23 NLV

On Saturday, June 21, 2025, Reverend Craig Douglas Sams entered eternal rest with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 65.  Craig...

Jun 18, 2025

Mary passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Mary was born in Galveston, Texas on November 23, 1949, to the late Watt Golden and Amelia Yokum Golden. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the family church, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Branch, Louisiana. Mary graduated from Ross High School in 1967...

Jun 15, 2025

Brian Keith Williams, 51, entered into eternal rest on June 15, 2025. Brian was born in Houston, TX on January 13,1974, to his loving parents, Lena Bell Ben and Adam Frank. Brian attended Sowela Technical Community College earning an Associate Degree. Brian then began working for Lyondell Basell as an operator for the past 17 years.

Brian...

Jun 11, 2025

Sister Theodora "Tee" Dubone Cade, 92, of Lake Arthur, Louisiana transitioned from earthly labor to heavenly reward while surrounded by her family. "Tee" was born on October 13, 1932, in Jennings, LA to the late Bula Ruth Dugas and Timothy Dubone, Sr.  She was educated in the Jefferson Davis Parish School System and later earned her Bachelor's Degree in...

Jun 6, 2025

Henry "Buit" Jones Jr., 83, of Mermentau, Louisiana. transitioned to his heavenly home on June 6, 2025, at Camelot Brookside Nursing Home in Jennings, LA.  Henry was born on November 28, 1941, in Lake Arthur, Louisiana to Henry Jones Sr. and Alice Duncan Jones.

On April 30, 1966, Henry married the love of his life, Marie Andrew;...

May 31, 2025

Nelson Wane Nixon, 61, of Jennings, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at St. Christina Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pineville, LA.  Nelson was born on March 5, 1964, in Lake Charles, LA to Rose Marie Bias-Sinegal.  He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and was a member of St. Paul Baptist...

May 25, 2025

Dawn Daryl Perossier, 44, a life-long resident of Mermentau, Louisiana passed away at her home on Sunday, May 25, 2025, with her mother and caregiver, Vikki Crochet by her side. Dawn was born on July 2, 1980 to Pamela Perossier.  She was a devoted member of Little Sunlight Baptist Church, pastored by Reverend Craig Sams. Dawn loved all of...

May 16, 2025

Ulis Avery" Capdeville of Jennings, Louisiana.  He departed this life peacefully on May 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.  Avery was born on September 23, 1938 in Duson, Louisiana to his loving parents, Mary Capdeville and Acy Capdeville.  He shared a close bond as one of seven children with his parents. He was married to his beloved wife...

May 15, 2025

Jimmy Russell Catlon was born February 23, 1955, to Thelma S. Catlon and the late Alvin Catlon in Lake Charles, LA.  He was the third of seven children.  He was reared in the Christian Faith and was a member of the Greater Freeman Church Of God In Christ.

Mr. Catlon lived a full and enjoyable life.  He...

May 1, 2025

Brother Lindbergh Kaglear, 89 of Woodville, MS,  transitioned to his heavenly home on May 1, 2025, at 7:45 pm while surrounded by his loving family.

Lindbergh Kaglear was born February 17, 1936, to the late John and Ellen Sago Kaglear.  He was baptized at an early age and later in life, he became a member of Chapel...

Apr 20, 2025

Ruby L. Charles, 89, affectionately known to her family and friends as "Red," entered eternal rest at Christus Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 7:30 a.m.

Ruby was born on November 27, 1935, in Roanoke, Louisiana in Jefferson Davis Parish to the late Foster Charles and Earline Livingston Charles.  She resided in Roanoke...

Mar 31, 2025

Linda was born on April 29, 1948.  She wast the fouth child born to Ella Mae Clark and reared by Tennessee Fields II.  Her early years of life were spent in Jennings, LA.  As a child she was christened by the late Dr. G.C. Chaney of Union Baptist Church where she attended.

Although...

Mar 29, 2025

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.  2 Timothy 4:7-8 KJV

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Mar 24, 2025

James Melvin Carrier, 85, of Welsh, Louisiana passed away peacefully at his residence while surrounded by his family.  James was born in Welsh, Louisiana on March 15, 1940, to the late Agnes Cretchen and Melvin Carrier.  James was educated in the Jefferson Davis Parish School System and later was employed as an 18-Wheeler Truck Driver and was a member...