Obituaries

Dec 28, 2023

Donald Ray George, 66, was born on March 19, 1957, to the union of the late Beulah Simon and Clarence P. George of Crowley, LA.  He had two sisters and four brothers.

As a young man he quickly followed in the footsteps of his father by developing a love for carpentry, cooking, fishing, and hunting.  Affectionately known...

Dec 27, 2023

Gwendolyn Dale Vickers, 67, a native and resident of Welsh, Louisiana entered into eternal rest in the comfort of her residence on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.  Gwendolyn was born on August 22, 1955, to the late Della Lee Vickers-Eaglin and Vincent Jackson.  She was educated in the Jefferson Davis Parish School System and upon graduating high school she worked...

Dec 19, 2023

Ella Marie Savoie, 74, entered into eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, with her family by her side.  Ella was born on May 31, 1949, to the late Nace Savoie and Ida Marie Eaglin Savoie in Lafayette, LA.  She was educated in the Jefferson Davis Parish School System and she accepted Christ as her Lord...

Dec 17, 2023

Ivory Lane Simon, 61, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Sunday, December 17, 2023.  Ivory was born on August 27, 1962, in Welsh, LA. to Clarence and Doris Brown Simon.  He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and was a faithful member of Jones United Methodist Church.  Ivory was educated in the...

Dec 6, 2023

Funeral services for Kathryn Malveaux, 94, will be at 12:00 noon, on Friday December 15, 2023, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 610 Louisiana Avenue, Lake Charles, LA. Pastor Rev. Joby Mathew, HGN will officiate.  Visiting with family and friends will be in the Church from 10:00 until the time of the funeral.  Interment will follow in the...

Dec 4, 2023

James Gale Tyler, 74, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023, in St. Gabriel, LA.  James was a native of Welsh, Louisiana and was born on November 25, 1949, to the late Marvin Joseph Tyler and Leona Lockett.  James accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Welsh, LA.  He completed his...

Dec 4, 2023

On Monday, December 4, 2023, the Angel of Death and a beautiful white dove bounded Rayne, Louisiana, where a faithful servant awarded his Master's call.  Darren Seth Senegal was born on July 16, 2003, to Naomi Racheal Senegal and Dwayne Joseph Domingue in Crowley, Louisiana. Darren was loved by so many people and had the best of both worlds...

Nov 28, 2023

Carlton Rufus Barker, Sr, 77, passed away on November 28, 2023, at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas.  Carlton was born on March 9, 1946 in Jennings, LA.  Carlton accepted Christ at an early age.  Carlton served his country in the United States Army from May of 1964 to May of 1970.  Carlton was married...

Nov 13, 2023

Mary Ann Matthews Levine, 64, a resident of Jennings, Louisiana passed away peacefully on Monday, November 13, 2023, in Lake Charles, LA.  Mary was born on March 24, 1959, in Sacramento, California to the late Calvin U. Matthews Sr. and Josephine J Brown.  Mary accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and previously held memberships...

Nov 10, 2023

Sister Ruth Ann Broussard Davis, 78, transitioned from earthly labor to heavenly reward on Friday, November 10, 2023, in Lake Charles, LA.  Sister Davis was born in Welsh, Louisiana on September 24, 1945, to the late Sarah V. Broussard and Horace Broussard.  She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was a member of...

Nov 7, 2023

Mother Shirley Landry Fuselier 97, passed away on November 7, 2023 at home in Hollywood, Florida. She will be greatly missed by her children: Connie, Catherine, Carl, and Frankie. Her Pastor and Son-in-law, Pastor Carl McFarland. Mother Fuselier will also be missed by her Grandchildren, Great Grand Children, other family members and her church family at House of God...

Oct 23, 2023

Ervin "Toy" Malveaux, Sr., 86, a native and life-long residence of Jennings, LA passed away at his residence on Monday, October 23, 2023. Brother Malveaux was born on June 10, 1937, to Norland Malveaux and Australia Netty-Malveaux.  Brother Malveaux accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and loved singing in the church.  He was a...

Oct 12, 2023

Jerald Keith Handy, 64, transitioned from earth to heavenly reward on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Golden Age of Welsh Nursing Home.  Jerald was born in Jennings, LA on November 28, 1958, to Ida Mae Simon-Handy and Allen Handy Sr.   Jerald was educated in Jefferson Davis Parish School System and later was employed as a laborer in the Industrial...

Oct 8, 2023

On Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 8:48am the Lord called Mrs. Jean Ethel Leopold Stevenson home to Glory.  She was the daughter of Lou Wilda and Phillip Leopold in Jennings, Louisiana.  She was a member of Our Lady Perpetual Help Catholic Church.  Jean worked as a beautician and nurse aid for many years.  She resided with her daughter Bennie...

Oct 6, 2023

Sister Barbara Ann Wright, 63, a long-time resident of Jennings, LA entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 6, 2023, in Lake Charles, LA.  She was born on September 10, 1960, to Anna Mae Davis-Wright and Earl Wright.  Barabara accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was a devoted member of Mt. Triumph Baptist...

Sep 27, 2023

Margaret Jolene Reed, a long-time resident of the Jennings area, passed away Wednesday, the 27th of September 2023 at the Acadia Extended Care Hospital in Crowley, LA.

Born in 1960 in Lafayette, Margaret loved good food and socializing with friends and family.  In her early years she enjoyed going to plays with friends and church revivals and...

Sep 25, 2023

Life Story

Arthur White Jr. was born on May 16, 1953, to the late Arthur White Sr, and Ethel Cretchan White in Lafayette, LA.  Arthur resided in Jennings, LA.  He departed life on September 25, 2023, at Ochsner University Hospital in Lafayette, LA.  Arthur was introduced to Christ at a young age at New Hope...

Sep 17, 2023

Pamela "Pam" Marie Vital was born September 8, 1963, in Welsh, LA to the late Roberta Lowdins and Russel Vital.  Pam attended school in Welsh, LA.  In 1992 Pam moved to Lake Charles.  Pam worked many jobs as a Caretaker.  She was even a Certified Nursing Assistant Supervisor at St. Martin de Porres.  In 2010 Pam moved to Panama...

Sep 15, 2023

Lula Mae Sanderford, 97, was born to the late Elix McZeal and Elvenia Leopaul McZeal on November 12, 1925 in Silverwood, LA. She departed this life on Friday, September 15, 2023.

Lula Sanderford was married to the late Felix Sanderford, Sr.  Lula was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She was a lifelong member...

Sep 8, 2023

Andrea Jean Robinson, 70, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023, in Slaughter, LA.  Andrea was born in Galveston, Texas and later moved to Jennings, LA.  She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age.  Upon completing High School, she attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA and the University Southwest Louisiana in Lafayette, LA.  Andrea...