Lake Charles, LA Obituaries

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...

Mack Allen Solice passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in Lake Charles at the age of 56. He was born on April 10, 1970, to Huey Pete Solice and Deborah Sue Jones Solice. A lifelong resident of Lake...

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 passed on July 6, 2026, at the age of 74, having been born on June 8, 1952. Allen lived in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

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 30,19...

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...

Bonita Sue Prestridge Sandifer passed on May 18, 2026, at the age of 79. She was born on December 08, 1946 in Lake Charles to Eldridge "T-Model" and Fern Oglesby Prestridge. She is survived by her so...

It is with deep love and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Cassie Renée Brown Cook, who went to meet her Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 10, 2026, at the age of 55. Cassie was born on Septem...

On May 7, 2026, we lost another member of the Greatest Generation. Just two months short of turning 100, Byron Eugene Beck died peacefully in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was born on July 5, 1926, in M...

Robert (“Bobby”) Edward Sigler passed from his earthly life on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the age of 74. He was born on Friday, October 19, 1951, in Elizabeth, Louisiana, to Carlyss Clell Sigler, Sr. and...

Lucille Sepulvado Hebert, 95, passed into the arms of her Savior on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at her residence. She was born in Zwolle, Louisiana on June 2, 1930. Lucille was a devoted wife, mother and gr...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of a local treasure, E.C. Wilder Jr. A devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, neighbor, and friend. E.C. was born November 1, 19...

Memorial services for Peggy “Babb” Joyce Carman are 12p.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Calvary Baptist Church (2113 Nolan Trace, Leesville, Louisiana 71446.) Peggy, 69, died April 19, 2026, i...

John Robert Crawford, 68, passed away peacefully at home on April 8, 2026 with his loving wife and daughter by his side, after facing an aggressive form of cancer with incredible courage. He was born ...

Edwin Pittman passed away on September 4, 2006, at the age of 81.

Dad was born in Lake Charles, La on November 1st, 1931, to Leslie Dewey Flowers and Ruth Irene Chamberlain Flowers. He liked to say he was born in the old Sears parking lot on Division Street but in ...

Guessner Fults Jr., age 83, passed away on March 14, 2026. He was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on January 7, 1943, to his parents Guessner Fults and Thelma Hebert Fults. Guessner was raised in La...

Kathleen D'Water passed away on March 12, 2026, at the age of 64.

Claire Marie LeCarpentier Regan was born March 10, 1928 in New Orleans, Louisiana, and died at her home in Lake Charles on March 9, 2026. Claire attended high school at St. Joseph Academy, and got a...

Raymond Lee Atkinson passed away on March 8, 2026, in East Texas, at the age of 90. He was born in DeRidder on August 16, 1935 to Robert and Helen Atkinson. He was a resident of Lake Charles for over ...

Marian DiGiovanni Williams, age 81, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Marian leaves behind a legacy of warmth, creativity, and unwavering love. ...

Sylvia Lu Haines Parsons was born December 17, 1932. A native of Welsh, La., she lived in Lake Charles since 1948. She graduated from Lake Charles High School. Sylvia Lu Haines Parsons was born Decem...

Joseph "Joe" Roger Noe Cloutier passed away on February 24, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on December 29, 1938, Joseph was a resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Joe retired from Entergy Gulf States a...

Susan Marie Hollis Viator, 71, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026. Susan was born in Lake Charles. She was raised in Westlake then lived in both Moss Bluff and Lake Charles. She graduated ...

Alice Joyce Touchet, born on February 25, 1935, passed away on February 15, 2026, at the age of 90. Alice was a resident of Whitney, Texas. She is survived by children, Kris Greenwade (Johnny) and Ra...

Tracy Joe LeBleu, born October 3, 1961, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away February 17, 2026, at the age of 64. Tracy, known as “Pappy” by his beloved grandchildren, was a steadfast Christian. H...

Mary Clair Shortridge of Lake Charles Louisiana passed away on February 3, 2026 at the age on 91. She was born on April 16, 1934, and raised in Church Point, Louisiana. She most enjoyed her role in ...

Betty Getz Thompson age 85 of Phoenix, Arizona went Home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 13, 2026. Betty was born January 26, 1941 in Lock Haven Pennsylvania to John and Sara (Saltsman) Ge...

Carroll Gayle Labove passed away on February 12, 2026, at the age of 78. Carroll was born on September 24, 1947. He was a resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Carroll was a longtime resident of Camer...

Hilda May Ogea passed away on February 8, 2026, at the age of 88. She was born on August 20, 1937 in Fenton, LA to John and Mary Arabie and was a resident of LeBleu Settlement. She is survived by her...

Earl James Soileau, born on November 9, 1937, passed away on February 6, 2026, at the age of 88. Earl James Soileau was a resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Archie Harold Bridges, born on September 9, 1945 and passed away February 7, 2026. Harold was preceded in death by his wonderful wife Theresa Lynn Bridges and his mother Edith Cobb Bridges, his fath...

Mark Nick Adams, born on December 19, 1944, passed away on February 5, 2026, at the age of 81. Visitation will be held at J. E. Hixson & Sons, located at 3001 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA, 70601, on...

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...