Lake Charles, LA Obituaries

Arnold Wayne Leblanc was born on March 5, 1945, in Rayne, Louisiana. He passed away on February 2, 2026, at the age of 80. He was a resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Wayne owned and operated Disco...

Kathleen Olive Woodard passed away on January 31, 2026, at the age of 77. She was born on February 29, 1948. Kathleen was a resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Anna Marie Greene, 73, was born on April 15, 1952 to Howard Ardoin and Lydia Franks in Mamou, LA. She passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026. She is survived by her daughter, Cathy Dean (Larry); t...

Cynthia Lorraine Maddox, born on June 21, 1945, passed away on January 22, 2026, at the age of 80. Cynthia was a resident of Hayes, Louisiana. Cynthia was a resident of Lake Charles and Bunkie for mo...

Lake Charles, Louisiana — Marsha Carter DiBartolo, born July 12, 1964, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, at the age of 61, surrounded by love, following complications from stage IV cancer. ...

Charles Travis Mallet, born on September 13, 1944, in Jennings, Louisiana, passed away on January 18, 2026, at the age of 81. He was a resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Charles proudly served in t...

Marilyn Sue Hargrave, aged 82, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. She was born on November 23, 1943 to Bernard and Beatrice Kimbro in Metairie, LA. She is survived by her son, Mark Hargrave; d...

Dewey Edward Patrick, a resident of Moss Bluff, Louisiana, was born on November 2, 1939, and passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 86. Dewey spent most of his life in Louisiana and Alabama, ...

Rodney Louis Smith, 73, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026. He was born on January 14, 1952 in Lake Charles. He is survived by his children, Edley Smith (Bridgett), Randy Smith (Angel), John Ric...

Pamela Jean Lewis, age 59, of Lake Charles, Louisiana died on January 11, 2026. Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted and Revelation 21:4 He will wipe every tear from t...

It is with incredibly heavy hearts that the family of Catherine Morris Mahony Robbins shares her passing on January 11, 2026, surrounded by her family. Cathy was born on October 15, 1940, to Cathryn ...

Dolores “Dee” Julia Williams McDonald, age 85, was born at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was a resident of New Orleans for 65 years and attended Homedale Elementary School, Gretna Mi...

Jeneral "Jack" Cleveland Chelette Jr. passed away on January 3, 2026, at the age of 84. He was born on September 23, 1941. Jack was a long-time resident of Lake Charles where he graduated from LaGran...

Iona Mae Bass Gouldin, 87, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on December 29, 2025 after a hard-fought lengthy battle of cancer. She was born on April 9, 1938 and lived a life marked by love, de...

A Celebration of Life for Yvonne Marie McLemore, age 77, will be held on Wednesday, January 7th at 1:00 p.m. at Hixson Funeral Home in Lake Charles. Yvonne passed away peacefully at her home on Friday...

James Harold “Jim” Boyette, age 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Moss Bluff, Louisiana, on December 23 at 6:02 p.m., surrounded by the love of his family. Jim was born in Winnsboro, Louisian...

Mary Frances Crader Breaux, born August 4, 1946, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025, at the age of 79, with her family by her side in Pride La. Mary Frances was ...

Margaret Brun Routt, aged 95, passed away on December 20, 2025. She was born on January 11, 1930 to Manuel and Josephine Brun in Koloa, HI. She is survived by her children, Don Routt (Sharon), Debbie...

John Darrell Thompson, born January 1, 1959, in Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, at CHRISTUS Ochsner Saint Patrick’s Hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana. John is survived b...

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved mother, Doris Clara “LeBleu” Duff. She passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, after her short battle with pancreatic cancer, at ...

William Odell Morris, 92, a resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on December 15, 2025. He was born on June 24, 1933 to George and Mae Miles Morris. He is survived by his children, Cindy C...

Elizabeth Jane Fuller, born on September 21, 1939, to parents Leo Allen and Lillie Gallien Allen in Lake Charles, LA. She passed away on December 10, 2025, at the age of 86. She was a graduate of W.O...

Jonathan David Deville, born December 16, 1991, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on December 7, 2025, at the age of 33. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Jonathan graduated from Alfred M. B...

Thomas Louis Colletta, Sr., 83, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on December 14, 1941, in Lake Charles to Tom P. Colletta and Josie Ma...

Margaret Ann Savoie was born on August 1, 1940, in Creole, Louisiana, and passed away peacefully in her home on December 7, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was a devoted wife, mother,...

Lloyd Cecil Nelson, 82, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025. Lloyd was born September 25, 1943, the son of Cecil Lloyd and Katie Boyter Nelson. Lloyd graduated from Col...

Charles "Glenn" Hebert, 90, was born on September 27, 1935 to Charles Walker Hebert and Elaine Blanchard Hebert in Lake Charles, LA. He entered his eternal life into Heaven on December 4, 2025 to be w...

Myrajean Scott, 74, was born on August 22, 1951 to James Stanley Franklin and Barbara Ann Franklin in Dallas, TX. She passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025. She is survived by her sons, Logan Jame...

Mary Ann Rougeau, born on October 21, 1948, in Beaumont, Texas, and passed away on November 27, 2025, at the age of 77. She was a resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Mary Ann was known for her lovin...

Monica "Monkey" Anne (Smith) Trahan was born on October 1, 1942, in Lake Charles. She passed away on November 25, 2025, at the age of 83. Monica was a woman of many talents, with a special gift for ...

Jeffrey Bryan Yerkey was born on March 19, 1963. He passed away on November 26, 2025, at the age of 62. Jeff is survived by his dad, Ray Yerkey; nephew, Alex Yerkey and son, Nathan Ransbottom. He is...

Claren "Paul" Jones, born on July 27, 1956, passed away on November 21, 2025, at the age of 69. Paul was born in Groves, TX. to Clarence Gene Jones and Barbara Eldridge Jones. Paul dedicated more tha...

John Cecil Reon, 94, was born on August 13, 1931 and was called to Heaven on November 19, 2025. He was born to Anderson and Blanche Reon and was raised in Big Pasture. He joined the Army in 1949 and ...

Nelda Wynell Foster, age 91, of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Nelda was born in Petersburg, TX on September 4,1934 to Lillard Linden McGuire and Vivian Valeria Smit...

Joseph Walter Doxey, Jr. who resided in Orange, Texas passed away on November 13, 2025 at the age of 90 years. He was born on February 12, 1935 in Grand Chenier, La where he grew up and flourished th...

John Edward Duhon, born on November 19, 1950, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on November 14, 2025, at the age of 74. John Ed was a man with a rough and tough exterior, but a warm and loving ...

Ivan Joseph Harmon, who resided in Lake Charles, Louisiana was 35 years of age. He was born on November 20, 1989 in Beaumont, Texas and peacefully departed this life on November 12, 2025 at Lake Charl...

Iva Chustz, age 92, of Lake Charles, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Iva was born in Newport News, VA. on May 24, 1933 to Edward Ivy Williams and Mary Elizabeth Moore Williams. Tho...

Jimmy Lee Poole of Big Lake, Louisiana has entered God’s Kingdom surrounded by his loving family on November 5, 2025, at the age of 83. Jimmy, also affectionately known as “Pawz” by his grandchildren,...

Mattie Belle Weaver Richardson, age 87, of Westlake, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025. She was born to John Gaston and Nola Adelle Weaver on November 11, 1937 in Lufkin, TX. She was ...

Belle M Richardson, age 87, of Westlake, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Grave details

Justin Carter Ramsey, age 42 passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Justin will be laid to rest in Forest Park -The Woodlands Cemetery, 18000 Interstate 45 S, The Woodlands, TX 77384; SECT 19 - G...

John Pierre Fontenot, age 92 passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. He was born on September 23, 1933 in Chataignier, LA. to Zachary Fontenot and Alta Fontenot. John was a lifelong resident of Ho...

Edward Wayne Corbello, age 70, of Sugartown, Louisiana passed away in his home on Friday, October 17, 2025. Wayne was born on February 21, 1955 in Jennings, Louisiana. Wayne enjoyed riding his motorc...

Michelle Lynn Hesse, age 54, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. She was born on August 10, 1971, in Cranston, Rhode Island. Michelle earned her bachel...

Juanita Gaspard Ardoin, age 87, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. She was born on October 27, 1937, in Gueydan, Louisiana, to Oday Gaspard and Georgia...

Doris Yvonne Williamson, age 81, of Lake Charles, Louisiana passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025. Yvonne left behind a life lived entirely on her own terms. She was known for her independent spir...

Sereitha Mae McGee, a beloved sister and aunt, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at the age 69. Sereitha was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on December 6, 1955 to Clevis and Lee Anna...

Shirley Willis, age 73, of Sulphur, Louisiana passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025. Shirley was born in Elizabeth, Louisiana on November 3, 1951, where he grew up. He grew up simply on the family...

Linda Scimemi Juranka, age 82, of Houston, Texas passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Linda was born in Mamou, Louisiana. A native of Mamou, she resided...