All Obituaries

Kendal Mikel Mose 23 departed this life on Sunday, May 19, 2019. A resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Kendal loved sports especially basketball, exercising and composing music and performing. He is survived by his parents, Kelcey (Keithrick) Mills Sr. of Houston, Tx.; father, Michael (Sherita) Mose of Lake Charles, La.; one brother, Keithrick Mills Jr. of Houston, Tx.; grandparents, Kenneth and Glenda Gay of Lake Charles, La.; grandfather, Michael Mose Sr.; uncle, Kenneth...

Joy Clark 70 departed this life on Sunday, May 12, 2019. Joy was a resident of Westlake, La. and the former First Lady of Good Hope Baptist Church for 34 years.  She was a member of the Mission Department, Choir, Deaconess, and Minister's Wives Fellowship.  She leaves to cherish her memories three children, Dana Clark (Jamol) Brocks of Heartland, Tx., Patrick (Marquetta) Clark of Wylie, Tx. and Tamara Clark of Lake Charles, La.; Freddie Harrison III who she raised of Lake...

Troy Christopher Guillory passed away at Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans on Friday, May 10, 2019 surrounded by family. He had an overwhelming love of computers, science, physics, astronomy, and the culinary arts.   Troy was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie Mae (Bushnell) and Matthew Jesse Guillory of Lake Charles, La. and his two brothers, Andre' and Herman Guillory. He is survived by his two sisters,, Jacquline Guillory Orsot  (Francis K.) and Shelia Guillory...

Joe A. Taylor departed this life on Saturday, April 27, 2019. He was born on February 24, 1946 in McGehee, Arkansas and was a resident of North Las Vegas. He is survived by his wife, Dianna Senegal Taylor; four children, Richard G. Shingleton, Madeline (Michael) James, Adriene Shingleton, and Jowanna Taylor-MIchelin; 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren; his mother, Missie R. Taylor; 8 siblings and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his...

Sister Patsy Braxton was born to Bessie Kelly and Dave Ross Sr. on June 9, 1949 in Winnsboro, Louisiana. Patsy joined Willow Springs Baptist Church in 1993, where she served faithfully as a usher for 25 plus years.  Patsy was also a member of the Women's Mission for 25 years.  Patsy was known for having the best potato salad that will truly be missed. She attended Mossville High School in Mossville, La.  Patsy worked for the Calcasieu Parish School Board for 18 years...

Tina Marie Kelly was the oldest of 3 children born to the late Gilda Davis Jackson and George Jackson Kr.  Tina was a loving mother who would help anyone in need.  She loved to go dancing and fishing. She is mourned and cherished by her two daughters, Keyonna Rosie Marie Mays and Jewel Nicole Corothers.  Grandchildren, Travon Ezra Mays, Griffin Collins III, Elijah Emmanuel Collins and beloved ex husband, Ralph Kelly as well as a host of family and friends.

Corine Dugas Clark departed this life on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. A resident of Jennings, Louisiana she was a member of Union Baptist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Connie Clark of Lake Charles, La.; one son, Jerry Clark Jr. of Jennings, La.; two sisters, Rosella Perrote of Kirby, Tx. and Octavia Dugas of Jennings, La.; two grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.  

Solomon Butler 63 departed this life on Monday, March 25, 2019. A resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana he was a Console Operator at Citgo Refinery for 39 years.  Solomon was a graduate of Grambling State University and an New Orleans Saints Fan. He is survived by his wife, Sherry Butler; one daughter, Sherronda Butler; one son, Sherrod Butler all of Lake Charles, La.;3 grandchildren; three sisters, Jessie Scott and Geraldine Butler of Dallas, Tx., Cynthia Woodfaulk of Monroe, La.; one...

Marvin Joseph 57 was born September 28, 1961 in Lake Charles, La. to Bobbie Patterson Joseph and the late Marvin Joseph Sr. Marvin lived in several states around the United States. He enjoyed Compton, Ca. the most. The last 5 years of his life he lived with the love of his life Veronica Guillory.  Marvin was the life of everyone's party.  He enjoyed sports, listening to music, dancing, watching cowboy tv shows, detailing cars, and cleaning aquariums.   He leaves to...