Lake Charles, LA Obituaries

Geraldine "Geri" Langston, age 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 19, 2026, at her home. She was born in Greyburg, Tx. on June 20, 1930, to Lewis and Nettie (Dosier) Bass. The family move...

Gavin Blake Carlin passed away on October 18, 2026, at the age of 22, having been born on June 26, 2004, and residing in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Gavin will be remembered as a loving son who was alwa...

Geraldine Wilkinson "Gerry" Murphy passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026. She left this life and went to be with her Lord, very peacefully at her daughter's home, where she had lived for the last 13...

Allen James Chasey, age 76, passed on October 16, 2026, having been born on October 27, 1949, and residing in Iowa, Louisiana. A Committal Service will be held at Prien Memorial Park, 2220 Country ...

Aline M. Fontenot, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 15, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was a native of Lake Charles, LA and a longtime resident of Houma, LA. She was a...

Betty Ann Hoag Dartez, 79, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Grand Lake, Louisiana, on October 14, 2026. Born in Lake Arthur, Louisiana,...

Gwendolyn Fletcher passed on October 10, 2026, at the age of 75, having been born on March 21, 1951.

Ronald "Ron" James Miller, Sr. passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 5, 2026, at the age of 80. Ron was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles where he graduated from Lagrange High Sch...

Karen Sue Griffith Perkins affectionately known as “Mama Kay” was born August 22, 1953. She was the third of five children born to Othel Ray and Helen Empress Griffith. Learning early in life that sh...

Lillie Lorraine Carpenter passed on September 21, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on January 17, 1945, in Roanoak, Lillie Lorraine Carpenter was a resident of Katy, Texas.

Candace Doga, age 73, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. She was born on March 30, 1953. Candace was a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother and grea...

Deborah Sue Bellard Russ (69) passed on September 11, 2026. She was born on October 22, 1956 to Joseph and Gertrude Bellard. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Daniel Lee Russ; sisters, Jone...

A bright light dimmed with the passing of Michael David Bono on September 4, 2026. Mike D. was born in Lake Charles, LA, on December 21, 1934, and was a lifelong resident of the area. He attended McN...

Dana Ann Hymel Daigle, whose generous heart touched the lives of so many, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026. Born on November 20, 1959, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Dana was the cherished dau...

Lisa Suzanne Garcia, 65, of Lake Charles, LA passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones, on September 1, 2026. She is survived by her husband, Hector, and their children, Joseph and ...

Linda Roya Martin, 81, passed away Monday, August 31, 2026, following a courageous journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Linda was born March 5, 1945, in Gueydan, Louisiana, to Felix and Amelian Hargrave ...

Harry Victor Lottinger Jr., 64, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026. Born on June 24, 1962, in Houma, Louisiana, Harry was the son of Harry Victor Lottinger Sr. and Claudia Hebert Lottinger. Harry...

Charles Edward Pruitt passed on August 29, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on February 9, 1952, Charles lived in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Cynthia Marie Gauthier passed on August 27, 2026, at the age of 64.

Shannon James Duplechain passed on August 27, 2026, at the age of 59. Born on August 3, 1967, Shannon was a resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Shannon was a proud graduate of LaGrange High School, ...

Joyce Marie Webster passed away peacefully with her daughter, Pam, by her side on August 17, 2026, at the age of 87, having been born on November 11, 1938 to Morris and Elda Beard. Joyce worked as a...

Jerry Lee Mallet passed on August 10, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on August 22, 1940, in Elton, Jerry lived in Lake Charles, Louisiana. For 51 years, Jerry proudly owned and operated Jerry’s Body Sh...

Courtland Hale Monks (41) passed on August 9, 2026. He was the son of Steven Monks and Rachel Robertson.

Brenda Lynn (Bailey) McCall (formerly Fontenot) was born on October 20, 1939, and ascended into the loving arms of our Lord on August 4, 2026. She was a strong, faithful, loving, courageous, and loya...

Norma Jean Hebert, 85, of Humble, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026, in Houston, Texas. Norma was born and raised in Lake Arthur, Louisiana, on January 29, 1941, to John and Mary Brouss...

Fletcher Pierson passed on July 27, 2026, at the age of 79. Fletcher was born to parents Marcus Andrew Pierson Jr., MD and Gladys Daily Pierson on October 20, 1946, in Lake Charles, LA. Fletcher ...

Mark David Goode passed from this earthly life in Lake Charles on July 23, 2026, his pain and suffering over as he transitioned to his heavenly home. Mark was born to Arleen Schnaath Goode and Burton...

Linda was born in Lake Charles, La. to Leon C. Miller, Sr. and Peggy Lundy Miller. She married Mark Dillon Ferguson in 1977. Mrs. Ferguson, 72, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026. She graduated fr...

Jesse James Duhon, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026, in, Lake Charles, Louisiana born March 1, 2010, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was a resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Jesse completed the ...

Benjamin Robert Wood passed on July 15, 2026, at the age of 65; born April 15, 1961, Benjamin carried his years with a steady sense of humor and a lighthearted way of moving through life.

Patricia Marjorie Rayford passed on July 17, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on December 25, 1944, in Harrell, Patricia lived in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Patricia Sanders passed on July 12, 2026, at the age of 97. Visitation will be held at Hixson Westlake, 2409 Westwood Rd, Westlake, LA 70669, US, on July 15, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and aga...

Gus Stacy III, a lifelong environmentalist, sportsman, and public servant, passed away on July 11, 2026, at age 83. He was born in Lake Charles on January 12, 1943. A graduate of Lake Charles Hig...

Viola Marie Fontenot passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her children on July 9, 2026, at the age of 91. She was born on December 31, 1934, in Lake Arthur, Louisiana, to Adonis and Emily ...

Allen Lee Breaux, 74, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 6, 2026. He was born on June 8, 1952, in Lafayette, Louisiana, to Clifton and Flora Breaux. Allen se...

George "Kenny" Kenneth Cruze passed on June 29, 2026, at the age of 72, having been born on August 13, 1953. Kenny was a resident for most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a proud long distance ...

On the morning of June 26th, the sun came up as usual announcing the birth of a new day. But something was missing. At the same time, something far more profound was at hand. What was missing was t...

Mary Ann Wright, 98, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Born in Lake Charles on May 10, 1928, Mary Ann was the daughter of Alexander Tolson Darby and Alic...

Brenda Katheleen Conner passed on peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, June 22, 2026. She was born in Houma, Louisiana, to Hayes P. Picou, Sr and Velma Katheleen Rogers Picou. Brend...

Trentice "Dean" McSwain, 77, passed away on June 16, 2026, in a local care center, surrounded by family and friends. Dean was a native and lifelong resident of Beaumont, Texas. He dedicated many yea...

Fireman First Class (F1c) Joseph Ucline Conner passed away on December 7, 1941, defending his country aboard the USS Utah during the attack on Pearl Harbor at the age of 26. He was born on June 30,1...

Ann Elise Holcombe went to join her lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 10, 2026. She leaves behind her loving family, her sister Holly Holcombe Strapulos, her brother-in-law-George Strapulos, and he...

Today, we gather to honor and celebrate the life of our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Raymond Launza. Raymond was born on December 16, 1936, in Mexia, Te...

Randy Lavoi, 74, of Sulphur, Louisiana, passed away on May 30, 2026. Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on October 10, 1951, Randy lived a life marked by hard work, generosity, and a deep love for famil...

Heaven has smiled again on Friday, June 5, 2026 in the city of New Orleans, LA when God called one of his beloved children to be with Him. Joseph Newman was born on August 3, 1960 to Sarah and Willa...

Benny Bourg passed on June 2, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on August 13, 1929, Benny lived in Port O'Connor, TX. Benny was resident and native of Cameron Parish for the majority of his life up until...

Leonard “Lenny” Paul Allee, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026. Lenny was born on December 25, 1957, to James and Dorothy Allee. Lenny was happiest when he was outdoor...

Rosanne Breaux Howell passed on May 29, 2026, at the age of 88 and she was a resident of League City, Texas. Rosanne was born in San Francisco, CA and grew up in Lake Charles, LA. She graduated from M...

Donna Jean Goos (Gorham), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away at home, surrounded by family, on May 21, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on September 19, 1947, in Winnfield...

Lucia Faith Johnson passed on May 17, 2026, the same day as her birth on May 17, 2026. Those left to cherish her are her parents, Marcus and Jessica Johnson; siblings, Avery, Andi, Wade, Peyton and R...