Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Betty Lee Daigle
Jul 7, 2026
Betty Lee Daigle, 83, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Born on May 12, 1943, in Carencro, Louisiana, she was the daughter of Whitney, Jr. and Rita Frugé Matthieu.
Betty was raised in Lafayette, where she spent her early years before moving to Lexington, Kentucky, in 1962. Lexington quickly became a place she cherished and proudly...
Col. Wesley Ellzey Jackson, DVM
Jul 14, 2026
Obituary Pending:
Col. Wesley Ellzey Jackson, DVM, 91, of Lake Charles passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026 in a local healthcare facility.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Friday, July 17, 2026 in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home in Lake Charles. Karen Spencer will officiate. Visitation Friday will be from 10:00 AM until the time of service in the funeral...
Nelda Mae Bruce Monk
Jul 14, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nelda Mae Bruce Monk, 89, of Iowa, Louisiana, who left us on July 14, 2026. Born on October 25, 1936, in Moss Bluff, Louisiana, Nelda lived a life rich with love, dedication, and remarkable accomplishments.
Nelda made significant strides in the finance industry as a dedicated employee of Calcasieu Marine,...
Emma Jean Dupre
Jul 14, 2026
On July 14, 2026 Emma Jean Dupre passed away in peace at the age of 92. Emma was a devoted wife to Rawlond Dupre for 73 amazing years. Emma was affectionately known as Momma, Maw Maw, Jean, and Stew - the latter her siblings coined due to her love of Louisiana cuisine.
Emma was born on September 8, 1933 in Mamou,...
Troy Joseph Barks
Jul 12, 2026
Troy Joseph Barks, 51, of Starks, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Born on June 24, 1975, in Sulphur, Louisiana, he was the son of Elton and Barbara Barks.
A graduate of Starks High School, Troy devoted 30 years to a career in law enforcement. He faithfully served 17 years with the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and 13...
Phillip Ray Arceneaux
Jul 10, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Phillip Ray Arceneaux, a beloved father, brother, and grandfather, who left us on July 10, 2026. Born on October 9, 1953, in Welsh, Louisiana, Phillip spent his days immersed in the simple joys of life. A dedicated farmer, he took great pride in tending to the land and was...
William Raymond Chavanne
Jul 10, 2026
William "Will" Chavanne, 66, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Born on May 9, 1960, in Lake Charles, Will was a lifelong resident and was a graduate of St. Louis High School, Class of 1978, he dedicated many years of service as a mechanic at McNeese State University, where he earned the...
Peter Matti Vinn
Jul 9, 2026
Peter Vinn arrived in the United State with his parents, Juri and Els-Maj, from Gothenburg, Sweden, at the age of two. They would eventually settle down in San Pedro, CA in a beautiful home on the side of a hill overlooking the Vincent Thomas Bridge.
Pete often reminisced about evenings watching traffic move through the port while eating fruit from the...
William Barr Pharr, Jr.
Jul 9, 2026
William Barr Pharr, Jr. died on July 9, 2026, surrounded by the usual peaceful family chaos that he knew and loved so well.
He was born on October 30, 1931, in Orlando, Florida, to Louise Dickinson Pharr and William Barr Pharr, Sr. He grew up in Orlando, which he remembered as a boy's paradise of lakes, fishing, and endless outdoor adventures,...
Mark Anthony Khoury
Jul 9, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mark Anthony Khoury, who left us on July 9, 2026, at the age of 70. Born on September 27, 1955, in Sulphur, Louisiana, Mark was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend whose laughter and warmth touched everyone he met. Mark graduated from Sulphur High School in 1974 and...
Jerry Gillispie Jones, Sr.
Jul 8, 2026
Jerry Gillispie Jones, a respected Cameron Parish attorney, public servant, civic leader, and devoted family man, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, following a brief illness. He was 93 years old. Throughout his life, he remained steadfast in his commitment to his faith, his family, his profession, his community, and the people of Cameron Parish.
Born on March 27,...
Judy Mabile
Jul 8, 2026
Judy Mae Clopton Mabile passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was born on July 30, 1947, in Miami, Oklahoma, to Bobby Clopton and Juanita Beason Clopton.
Over the years, Judy became a familiar face in the community through her work at local banks and several area restaurants. She enjoyed...
Robert Earl Turner
Jul 7, 2026
Robert Earl Turner, 87, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. In a fitting and remarkable way, he entered his eternal home on his birthday.
Robert was born in Hodge, Louisiana, and was raised in Simpson, where he graduated from Simpson High School in 1957. He continued his education at Northwestern State University in...
Joseph Pete Natali
Jul 7, 2026
Joseph "Joe" Pete Natali, 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 26, 1942, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Stephania "Nada" and Gene Paul Natali.
Joe graduated from McNeese State University with a bachelor's degree in education. He worked as an operator for Westlake Petrochemicals, where he dedicated many years...
Brad Allen Barbery
Jul 4, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brad Allen Barbery, age 46, who left this world on July 4, 2026. Born on January 20, 1980, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Brad was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. He spent his formative years in Iowa, where he graduated from Iowa High School and continued to build...
James Mark Treme
Jul 2, 2026
James Mark Treme, 71, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026. He was born on January 25, 1955, in Sulphur, Louisiana, to Joann Koonce and Gerald Winston Treme.
Mark was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend whose greatest joy in life was his family. He was deeply involved in his children's lives, coaching their baseball and basketball teams and often...
Margaret Ann Thibodeaux
Jul 2, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Margaret Ann Thibodeaux, who left this world on July 2, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on August 30, 1951, in Louisiana, Margaret devoted her life to her family and her work, touching the lives of many as a waitress in the food service industry.
Margaret...
Michael Eugene Robinson
Jul 2, 2026
Michael Eugene Robinson, 72, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 2, 2026. He was born on October 26, 1953, in Monroe, Louisiana, to Fred Calhoun and Edith Johnson Calhoun.
Michael was happiest when he was busy. A hardworking man by nature, he never cared much for sitting still and was always looking for something to do. Whether spending...
Stella Marie Arabie Martin
Jul 2, 2026
Stella Arabie Martin, 73, of Buna, Texas, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Jefferson Nursing and Rehabilitation in Beaumont, Texas.
A memorial service honoring Stella’s life will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at Johnson Funeral Home in Lake Charles, Louisiana. A gathering of family and friends Tuesday will be from 1:00 PM until the time of service...
Jamie Lynn Iguess Langley
Jul 2, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jamie Lynn Langley, who left us too soon on July 2, 2026, at the age of 50. Jamie was born on June 20, 1976, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and spent her life bringing joy to everyone around her.
She was a devoted homemaker and had a knack for keeping everything...
