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In The News

Welcome to "In the News" at Johnson Funeral Homes. Here, you'll find a collection of stories, articles, and headlines from various publications highlighting our commitment to the communities we serve. From business milestones and expansions to tales of resilience and family tradition, these features showcase the meaningful impact we've made over the years. Explore the coverage below to learn more about our journey.

LAKE CHARLES,LA—  For more than four decades, Johnson Funeral Home in Lake Charles, LA has steadily built their reputation on innovation and responsiveness. This summer, the family led firm took another meaningful step in their journey with the acquisition of Johnson & Brown Funeral Home in the neighboring town of Iowa, LA. The move might be described as “business as usual” for the firm, which added four new locations and a direct cremation brand to its roster in the space of 13 years. Yet it reveals much about how a family-owned firm can grow without losing its soul. <READ MORE>


LAKE CHARLES, La. – Johnson Funeral Home has announced the acquisition of Johnson & Brown Funeral Home in Iowa, Louisiana. This partnership, made official on Aug. 21, 2025, represents an opportunity to continue the proud tradition of care and service that Kelli and Joe Johnson Sr. established when they opened Johnson & Brown Funeral Home in 2010. <READ MORE>

Lake Charles, LA – Johnson Funeral Home is honored to announce the acquisition of Johnson & Brown Funeral Home, located at 505 US-90 East in Iowa, Louisiana. This partnership, made official on August 21, 2025, represents an opportunity to continue the proud tradition of care and service that Kelli and Joe Johnson, Sr. established when they opened Johnson & Brown Funeral Home in 2010. <READ MORE>

Johnson’s Funeral Home, a Lake Charles staple since its opening in October 1976, is finally operating at its Lake Street location nearly two years after Hurricane Laura caused more than $5 million in damages in August 2020. The family-run business, owned by 73-year-old Zeb Johnson, has returned to its main hub after being run for more than a year post-Laura out of its smaller Jennings location. <READ MORE>