All Obituaries

                                                                        June 19, 1945-July 10, 2020 Melvin Carrier Jr. was born June 19, 1945 to Mr. and Mrs. Melvin and Mary Carrier Sr. in Port Arthur, Texas.  He was the first born of their five (5) children.  At an early age the family moved to...

REFLECTIONS OF LIFE Michael King was born on October 1, 1992 to Francis Cole and Foster Alfred. On Sunday, July 5, 2020, he entered rest surrounded by the love of his life, his fiancee' and his two children. Michael attended various schools in Lake Charles and Houston, Texas.  Michael loved to spend most of his time with his two children and his fiancee', Tendasha Turner.  He had a great love for his family in general.  He loved to cook and was great at...

Ruth Hadnot Hester 96 departed this life on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at her residence. Ruth was born December 19, 1923 in Westlake, Louisiana to Alberta and George Hadnot.  She was a long time resident of Mossville, Louisiana.  Ruth was a nurturer and loved family.  She loved taking care of her family. She leaves to cherish her memories four sons, Larry Hester of Sulphur, La., Nathaniel (Melanie) Hester of St. Louis, Mo, Van Norman (Kammie) Hester of Sulphur, La. and Marvin...

Cheryl Lynn Parks departed this world for heaven on June 14, 2020 in Lake Charles, Louisiana.  Cheryl was born in Leesville, Louisiana on August 31, 1958 to Aline Johnson and the late James Parks.  Cheryl grew up and spent most of her life in Cameron, Louisiana.  In 2005, she became a resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana where she lived until her passing. Cheryl was a graduate of South Cameron High School and McNeese State University.  While in high school, Cheryl played...

Jessie "Got" Leon Sowells kept his first appointment ordained by God on May 31, 2020 at the age of 67. Jessie was born January 4, 1953 in Lake Charles, La. to the union of the late John W. Sowells and Jestine Sowells of Lake Charles, La.  He was baptized and worked for the Lord at an early age. Jessie attended and graduated from elementary to high schools in Lake Charles, as well attended McNeese State University, LL Community College in Los Angeles studying music, computer...

John Frank, age 73 went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 29, 2020 in his residence.  Surviving to cherish his memory are his children, Terrell Williams, Derek Frank, Monique Frank, and Courtney Honore' all of Lake Charles, Louisiana; 13 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Frank Sr.; brothers, Shelton and Earl Frank Jr. and his beloved daughter, Danielle "Dani" Frank Lemon. John was born to parents, Mr....

Terry " Dirty Red" B. Richard 56 departed this life on Friday, May 29, 2020. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles , Terry was a graduate of W.O. Boston Class of 1983.  He enjoyed basketball, listening to music and being with family. He leaves to cherish four sisters, Darlene Richard, Delilah Paul, Brenda Roy, and Sandra Richard; three brothers, Rufus Daigle, Len Richard,and Larry Richard and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by...

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?  The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?  (Psalm 27:1) Jessie Mae Parsons, 87 passed away at home surrounded by family.  She was born September 1, 1932 in Mossville, Louisiana to the late Clara Edwards and Jackson Matthews.  She met and married Thomas Henry Parsons. Jessie Mae was a lifelong resident of the Mossville community and a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.  She was a former...

Shannon Keith Starlard was born on March 24, 1960 to the late Aubrey E. Starlard Sr. and Elva R. Starlard.  He was the 5th child of eight siblings. Shannon was baptized by the late Horace Allison of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.  He was a graduate of Washington High School and attended McNeese State University.  Shannon was an employee of LC Longshoreman and also worked as a security guard for Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.  Shannon loved writing and meeting people. He...

                                                                                                               Danny was born on June 4, 1940 in Santa Cruz, Trinidad, West Indies.  He was the oldest  of 8...