Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Ricardo Antonio "Ricky" Jerez, Jr.
Jul 27, 2025
Ricardo Antonio “Ricky” Jerez, Jr., 77, of Lake Charles passed away at 10:16 AM on Sunday, July 27, 2025 in a local hospital.
Mr. Jerez was born on September 11, 1947, in Guatemala City, Guatemala. He later moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, where he attended Loyola University.
Mr. Jerez began his professional career with Crowley Maritime, a path that eventually led him...
Joni Smith
Jul 26, 2025
Joni Kay James Smith rode into the sunset on July 26, 2025, in Lafayette, Louisiana, surrounded by love, stories, and a lifetime of laughter. Born on October 12, 1966, to Karen Lavens James and Jerry Callen James, Joni was raised with grit, grace, and the good earth of southern Idaho.
She wore many hats and wore them all well: Daughter, Sister,...
Wallace Fuselier
Jul 24, 2025
Wallace Ray Fuselier, born June 20, 1951. Died peacefully on July 24, 2025 watching western movies in his chair. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife of over 50 years, Lisa Reed Fuselier. his sisters, Ruth Langley, Ellen Edigo, Helen Arterberry, Kathy Jane Fuselier, and Theresa Baronet. He is survived by his daughter, Leah Fuselier, her wife,...
James Luther Dickerson
Jul 23, 2025
James Luther Dickerson, 54, of Carlyss, departed this world for his Heavenly home on Wednesday, July 23, while surrounded by his loved ones.
He is survived by his loving wife, Nadine; children, Michael Henry (Josie), Meghin Dickerson, Ryan Henry, John Dickerson (Hannah), Lauren Dickerson; mother, Peggy Miller Dickerson; sister, Jennifer Hernandez (Danny); brother, Jason Dickerson (Bernadine); and many other loving family...
Jerry Dartez
Jul 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerry Duanne Dartez, 55, who left this world to be with the Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, surrounded by his family following his battle with liver cancer. He was an amazing husband, wonderful father and grandfather, cherished son, loyal brother, and a true friend to many.
Born...
Dr. James Jancuska
Jul 22, 2025
Dr. James Jeffrey Jancuska, 64 passed away on July 22, 2025 in his Lake Charles, Louisiana home. He was born on September 27, 1960 to John A. Jancuska, Sr and Jean Platt Jancuska Thomas in Ridley Township, PA.
Dr. Jancuska attended Mount Pleasant High School in Wilmington, Delaware and studied medicine at Washington and Jefferson College. Dr. Jancuska served as a...
Gregory Troy Fontenot
Jul 21, 2025
Gregory Troy Fontenot, 62, of Lake Charles, Louisiana passed away Monday, July 21st, 2025. Troy was born December 9th, 1962 to father, J. Roderick and mother, Frances Fruge Fontenot of Ville Platte.
Troy was a loving father and grandfather. He was an avid outdoorsman and cook. A perfect day for Troy would have been a morning hunt followed by cooking a...
Leontine Patterson Jones
Jul 20, 2025
Leontine Patterson Jones, 94, passed away on July 20, 2025 in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on September 13, 1930 in Eldred, Illinois to Dennis Patterson and Angeline Rathgerber Patterson.
Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Gerald Jones (Gaylyn) and David Jones (Sandy); her grandchildren, Regan David Jones (Anne), Katherine Jones, Jody Jones, and Cody Jones; and four...
Sandra Lou Richard Myers Taylor
Jul 18, 2025
Sandra, better known as Sandy, left this world at the age of 77 to be with Jesus on July 18, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones in Montana. She was born on October 3, 1947, in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Sandy lived an extraordinary life. A longtime resident of Ragley, Louisiana, Sandy spent her younger years there and raised her children there....
Michael Elton Bertrand
Jul 18, 2025
Michael Elton Bertrand, 68, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025. He was born on March 29, 1957, to Nelda Joy Oliver Holt and Kenneth Joseph Bertrand Sr.
Michael graduated from McNeese State University with a bachelor’s degree in technology. He dedicated 35 years of his career as a safety professional at Conoco, where he proudly retired. He loved to...
Daniel Joseph Webre
Jul 17, 2025
Daniel "Dan" Joseph Webre, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in the comfort of his home. He was born on March 19, 1946, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Mary Evelyn Sellers and Robert Webre, Jr.
Dan proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, where he spent two years on active duty in...
Billy Ralph "Poppy" Callens
Jul 17, 2025
Billy Ralph "Poppy" Callens
Billy Ralph "Poppy" Callens, 81, of Sulphur passed away at 6:55 AM on Thursday, July 17, 2025 in his residence.
Mr. Callens was born on June 19, 1944 in Belmont, LA where he was raised and graduated from Belmont High School in 1962. He began his academic journey at Northeastern University, later graduating from Northwestern University in 1967...
Sybil Geneva McCrosky
Jul 16, 2025
Sybil Geneva Davis McCrosky, 95, a former resident of Woodlawn, Louisiana, passed away on July 16, 2025, at Autumn Care of Waynesville in Waynesville, North Carolina.
Sybil was born on August 20, 1929, in Toro, Louisiana, where she spent her early years before graduating from Pisgah High School. At the age of 18, she moved to Lake Charles, Louisiana, and...
Barbara Ann Perry
Jul 16, 2025
Barbara Ann Ray Perry, 69, of Sulphur, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, in Lake Charles, surrounded by her family.
Daughter of Jack and Norma Ray, Barbara was born on November 8, 1955, in Lake Charles. She lived a full and vibrant life, remembered best as the life of the party and never without her camera.
Barbara spent 21 years as...
Carol Castille Burleson
Jul 16, 2025
Carol Castille “Monk” Burleson, 79, of Sulphur, passed away on July 16, 2025, in the comfort of her home with her family by her side. Carol was born on February 26, 1946, in Jennings, LA, to Henry “Pontoon Castille and Mildred LeJeune Castille. She grew up in Edgerly until her marriage brought her to Sulphur. Carol loved to watch game...
Tiffany Romero Webb
Jul 15, 2025
Tiffany Webb, 52, of Sulphur, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family.
“My wife, Tiffany Webb, was a force of nature in so many lives. Never a coward, always a hero. Never evil, always conscience of what words mean and their impact on a heart. Loyal to a fault and giving beyond measure....
Gregory Keith Gary
Jul 15, 2025
Gregory "Greg" Keith Gary ,72 passed away Tuesday July 15, 2025 peacefully. He was born to Arvie Joseph Gary and Patsy Ruth Bergeron on November 2, 1952,
Those left to cherish his memories are children, Beau Gary and Ashley Cooper; sister, Cindy Middleton; grandchildren, Grifin Turner, Grant Cooper and Gracelyn Gary.
He is preceded in passing by his parents.
Cremation...
Craig S. Fontenot
Jul 14, 2025
Craig S. Fontenot, 55, of Lake Charles passed away unexpectedly at 5:45 PM on Monday, July 14, 2025 in a local hospital.
Born on October 14, 1969, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Craig was a lifelong resident of the city he proudly called home. A graduate of Barbe High School where he played football, Craig went on to attend McNeese State University...
Barbara Nan Smythe
Jul 13, 2025
Barbara Nan Smythe, 67, passed away on July 13, 2025 in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on February 28, 1958 in Lafayette, Louisiana to Robert Marck Smythe and Anne Bonham Smythe.
She spent her early years in Lafayette then moved to New Orleans where her mother became the alumni director of Tulane University. She attended Sacred Heart and Saint...
Donna Louise Hanks
Jul 12, 2025
Donna Hanks, age 65, of Sulphur, LA., passed away on Saturday morning, July 12, 2025, at her residence. In her final days, before making her way to her eternal home, Harbor Hospice provided excellent service for keeping her peaceful and comfortable. She was born August 31, 1959, in Crowley, LA. Although her physical presence may no longer grace our lives,...
