Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Gayle Carr
Sep 9, 2026
Virginia Gayle Carr, 83, of Lake Charles passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026 following a brief illness.
Ms. Carr was born in Mercedes, TX, raised and educated in Mission, TX and has lived most of her adult life in Lake Charles. She was proud of her longtime career as a claims adjuster with State Farm, where she worked diligently for many...
Dianna White
Sep 9, 2026
Dianna White, 77, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, surrounded by her loving family.
Dianna was born on December 24, 1948, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Ernest and Lucy Reeves. She was a 1967 graduate of Marion High School.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest...
Judy Ellen Ewing
Sep 9, 2026
Judy Ellen Stokeld Ewing, 76, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026.
Judy lived her life with a genuine love and care for the people around her. She was often described as a mother to everyone-a steady presence, a source of peace, and the glue that held her family together. She was one of the most selfless women her family...
Frank Heape
Sep 6, 2026
Frank Eugene Heape, 67, passed away on September 6, 2026. If you knew him, you either loved him or you didn't-there was no in-between, and he really didn't care what you thought! Frank was a straight shooter who spoke his mind, but at his core, he was a fantastic father who raised his son, Christopher, to have a strong work...
David Joseph Foreman
Sep 4, 2026
David Joseph Foreman, 79, a native of Berwick and longtime Lake Charles resident, passed away peacefully at a local hospice facility with his family at his side.
He moved to Lake Charles with his family at an early age and attended Central School in Lake Charles. Following his education, he honorable and faithfully served our nation in the United States Navy....
Janice Esthay
Sep 4, 2026
Janice Esthay, 77, of Lake Charles, died on Friday, September 4, at her residence.
Janice was a native of Kinder and a graduate of Kinder High School and attended McNeese State University. She lived in Lake Charles for the past 42 years and retired as Office Manager at Johnson Funeral Home and Dr. Robert E. Welborn, DDS.
Janice is survived...
Bertha Jean Barrow
Sep 4, 2026
Bertha Jean Barrow, 81, passed away on September 4, 2026. She was born December 21, 1944, in Westlake, Louisiana, to Sylvan and Jewell Hennigan.
On February 10, 1961, at just 16 years old, Bertha married the love of her life, Lloyd Thomas Barrow. Together they began a family and later moved to Lake Charles, Louisiana, where they made their home and...
Caleb Ashton Thomas Pettefer
Sep 3, 2026
Caleb Ashton Thomas Pettefer "Izzy"
Caleb Ashton Thomas Pettefer, 23, passed away on September 3, 2026. He was born February 16, 2003, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to James Michael Pettefer and Jennifer Arlene Thomas McNabb.
Caleb graduated from Barbe High School in 2021 and attended McNeese State University. He was an incredible artist who loved painting and digital art. He also enjoyed...
Sherman Lee Hicks
Sep 3, 2026
Sherman Lee Hicks, 85, passed away Friday, September 4, 2026, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was born April 7, 1941, to James and Maggie Rivers Hicks.
Sherman was a graduate of Leesville High School and continued his education at McNeese State University, where he earned a degree in Business Administration. He later graduated from Northeast Louisiana University, now the University of...
Gloria Gail Bagwell
Sep 3, 2026
Gloria “Gail” Bagwell, 78, passed away on September 3, 2026, in Sulphur, Louisiana. She was born April 13, 1948, in Shreveport, Louisiana, and raised in Big Woods. She later made her home in Sulphur, where she raised her family. After retiring, Gail spent several years enjoying life at Toledo Bend with her husband before recently returning to Sulphur to be...
Carolyn Faye Primeaux
Sep 3, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carolyn Faye Simpson Primeaux, who left us on September 3, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on October 8, 1945, in Lewisville, Arkansas, to Durwood and Sybil Marie Morton Simpson.
Carolyn filled her life with love, laughter, and a passion for education that touched countless lives throughout her...
Willa Dean LeBoeuf
Sep 3, 2026
Willa Dean LeBoeuf, 90, passed away on September 3, 2026.
Willa Dean was a wonderful cook who loved to joke around and visit with others. She was never one to keep her feelings to herself, and you never had to wonder what was on her mind. She grew up in Hackberry, Louisiana, where she made many memories that stayed with her...
Robert G. Anderson
Sep 3, 2026
Robert G. Anderson, 70, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was born in Lake Charles on May 13, 1956, to Robert and Zelda Rawls Anderson.
A lifelong Lake Charles resident, Robert graduated from Barbe High School in 1974. Following graduation, he proudly served in the United States Army. After completing his military service, he attended McNeese...
Betty Ann Sartin
Sep 2, 2026
Born July 22nd, 1950, passed into Heaven's embrace on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026. She was born in Columbus, Georgia to Elton and Mary Meche, of Sulphur, La. Those preceding her in passing are both her parents, her brothers Michael, Joe and David Meche, her husband John Riley Sartin, and her son, John Randall Sartin. She is survived by her sister...
Irvin Lee Nugent Sr.
Sep 2, 2026
Irvin Lee Nugent Sr., 81, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026. He was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on April 15, 1945, to Leo Henry and Curley Marie Nugent.
Irvin proudly served in the Marine Corps and the Army for several years. He served as Fire Department in Moss Bluff for several years before going on to work as a...
Earl Keith Tate
Sep 2, 2026
Earl Keith Tate, 75, of Amarillo, TX passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2026 in a healthcare facility in Amarillo.
Mr. Tate was born and raised in Lake Charles, LA. He was a 1969 graduate of LaGrange Senior High School. Following high school, he moved to Cameron, Louisiana, and continued his education while commuting to McNeese State University. He earned his Bachelor...
Joseph "Johnny" Myers
Sep 1, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph John Myers, affectionately known as Johnny, who left us on September 1, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on December 27, 1944, in Rayne, Louisiana, Johnny grew up with a deep sense of community and family, which stayed with him throughout his life.Johnny was a proud graduate,...
Wayne Andrew Gros
Sep 1, 2026
Wayne Andrew Gros, 85, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family.
Wayne was born on May 28, 1941, in Morgan City, Louisiana, to Wilfred “Fred” Gros and Pearline Wilford Gros. He grew up in Cameron, Louisiana, where he developed a lifelong love for the water and the outdoors.
Wayne served his country honorably in the United States Navy. Following...
Raymond James Sullivan Jr.
Sep 1, 2026
Raymond (Sonny) James Sullivan Jr., age 90, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on September 1st, 2026 surrounded by family.
Ray was born on March 28, 1936 in Orange, TX to Raymond J Sullivan, Sr. and Medora Bourgeois Sullivan. He was a loving Son, Husband, Father, and Grandfather.
Ray loved the Lord. His response to others when they were concerned about something,...
Bonnie Jane Cormier
Aug 29, 2026
Bonnie Jane Cormier, born March 30, 1936, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on August 29, 2026, at the age of 90, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of faith, family, love, and service to others. Jane spent a lifetime taking care of the people around her and loving her family with her whole heart. She...
