All Obituaries

Desmarika (Desi) Chantel Simon was born on December 12th, 1989 to the late Keith and Thelma Simon. Desmarika lived most of her life in Iowa, La., in the loving care of her parents. She later moved to Lake Charles, La. Desmarika was a proud graduate of Iowa High School. (She loved her Yellowjackets!) Desi later enrolled in Stratford University and completed all courses and became a Certified Teacher's Aide. Desmarika was preceded in death by her parents Keith and Thelma...

Portrait of Mary's Life   Mary Edna Reed Duhon was born in Elton, La. on July 2, 1930 to Alice Chachere Reed and Bazile Reed. Mary attended Epps Beauty College and started a business.  She later worked for the Calcasieu Parish School Board where she served as both a cook and custodian.  Mary also worked for William and Gail Baggett helping to care for their children.  She also cared for the children of several other local families. Mary had a joy and love of...

   

On Saturday, December 17, 2023 at 3:43 a.m. God called our mother, Ruby Gertrude Andrus Gary to rest.  We accept God's will and pause to reflect on the beautiful life of our dear mother. Ruby Gertrude Andrus Gary was born October 14, 1941 to Aristle Andrus and Gustiva Broussard in Grand Coteau, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Gary Sr.; her brothers, Willie Andrus, Patrick Andrus, Aristle Andrus Jr. and her sister, Patsy Ruth Julien. She leaves to...

Virgie Marie Stevens, 70 entered her life on June 21, 1952 to Batson and Ophelia Stevens in Lake Charles, Louisiana.  She was the eighth child of 11 children.  She was a former member of the Greater Freeman Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Elder Darnold Catlon. Virgie was known throughout the community for her good cooking.  Her specialty was BBQ and laughing and she loved family gatherings. She was known to tell it let it is...Bro move around. She was...