Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Merlin Gremillion
Jul 29, 2025
Merlin James Gremillion Jr., 78, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in New Orleans to Merlin Gremillion Sr. and Lillian Agnes Schmidt Gremillion, Merlin was known for his playful spirit and quick wit. He loved to laugh, joke, and bring joy to those around him, never missing a chance to...
Dorothy Lee Hawkins
Jul 29, 2025
Dorothy Hawkins, 92 of Sulphur, La., passed away peacefully, July 29, 2025. She loved spending time with friends and family and enjoyed eating good food. She loved to go dancing and have a great time, she truly loved life and enjoyed living it to the fullest. Dorothy will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Those left to cherish her...
Glenda Joyce and Raymond Curtis Law
Jul 28, 2025
Raymond Curtis Law, 85, and Glenda Joyce Law, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by their loving family. Raymond entered eternal rest on Friday, July 25, 2025, and Glenda followed on Monday, July 28, 2025. Their unwavering love for each other and their family was evident in every aspect of their lives.
Raymond was born on October 31, 1939, to Winifred and...
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,...
Yvonne Marie Lognion
Jul 25, 2025
Yvonne Marie Lognion, age 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 25, 2025. She was born on July 3, 1952, in Lake Charles, LA, where she lived much of her life.
Yvonne was a proud graduate of LaGrange Senior High School, class of 1970, and spent many years working at Northrop Grumman. She was a fiery and vibrant spirit who loved...
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....
