Obituaries

Jan 24, 2024

Bridget Ann Actlis, 33, a resident of Kinder, Louisiana entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.   Bridget, affectionately known by many as "Booh" was born on June 16, 1990, in Mamou, LA. to the late Willie Actlis and Mary Ann Douglas Actlis.  Bridget was a member of Faith Deliverance Church in Elton, LA. pastored by Rev. Milton...

Jan 7, 2024

Darrell Lynn Zeno, Sr., 63, a life-long resident of Welsh, LA., passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 7, 2024, in Plaquemine, LA.  Darrell was born on July 18, 1960, in Welsh, LA to the late Harry Zeno Jr., & Beatrice Riggs Zeno.  He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and was a member of...

Jan 6, 2024

Dorothy Marie Harvey, 94, transitioned from earthly labor to heavenly reward with her family by her side on Saturday, January 6, 2024.  Sister Harvey was born on January 18, 1929, in Ruston, Louisiana to John Earl Manuel and Mamie Williams Manuel.  She accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of Union Baptist Church in Jennings,...

Jan 3, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Julie Marie "TeeDee" Lowdins Bennett. Julie was born in Lake Charles, LA to Bertha Lowdins Eaglin on October 31, 1967. Julie grew up in Welsh, LA. She later moved to Jennings, LA. where she resided until her passing. Julie loved her family...

Jan 2, 2024

Sister Josephine Simon, 92, passed away peacefully at her residence with her family by her side.  She was born on July 12, 1931, in Welsh, LA., to Ivy Cretchan and Elijah Jackson.  She was married to the late John W. Simon, Sr.  Sister Simon accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was a faithful...

Jan 2, 2024

Audrey Mae Martin, 80, was born on July 6, 1943, in Eunice, Louisiana to the late Willie Clark, Jr. and Olevia Bias Clark.  She was called from this life on January 2, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family.  Audry worked at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for 35 years.

She was a woman of faith and a...

Dec 31, 2023

Andrew Keith Richmond, Sr., 63, of Lake Charles, LA., made his departure on December 31, 2023, in the comfort of his home.

He was born in Lake Charles, LA., on October 16, 1960, to Mr. Adrien "Ed" and Mrs. Anna Mae Richmond. As a young boy, he loved playing neighborhood football and following his father around faithfully....

Dec 30, 2023

Brother Joseph Broussard, Jr., 84 a resident of Jennings, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023.  Brother Broussard was born in Jennings, LA., on December 15, 1939, to Jack Broussard and Lena Bernice Booth Broussard.  He received his formal education at Jefferson Davis High School, Grambling State University, Golden State University, and Baylor University.  Brother Broussard served honorably...

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...