Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Sandra Matte
Jan 15, 2026
Cassandra Laurents Matte, passed away on January 15, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. What a wonderful mom. What a wonderful wife. What a wonderful friend. What a wonderful life. Known by many names—Casey, Buccee, Ca, Sandy, Sandra—she wore many hats and was many things to so many people. She gave birth to four daughters, but in truth, she had...
Carlos Blane McGee
Jan 14, 2026
Carlos Blane McGee, 59, of Lake Charles passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026 following an unexpected heart attack days prior.
Mr. McGee was born in Arnaudville, raised in Port Barre and lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Port Barre High School and McNeese State University where he attained a Bachelor of Science. He played...
Gwendolyn Gale Midkiff
Jan 14, 2026
Our beautiful mother has stepped from this life and into the loving arms of Jesus. She is now with her sweet Savior. Gwendolyn “Gendy Gale” Midkiff, age 78, left this Earth on January 14, 2026, from High Hope Care Center in Sulphur, LA. Gendy Gale was born on November 3, 1947, in Lake Charles, LA to Lawrence Earl and Lucille...
Robert Loomis
Jan 13, 2026
Robert Earl "Uncle Bob" Loomis, Jr., 87, of Sulphur, passed away on January 13, 2026, in Lake Charles, LA.
Bob or "Uncle Bob" as he was known to everyone, was born November 26, 1938, in Monroe, LA. to Robert Earl Loomis, Sr. and Mildred Clayton Loomis. Although he was born in Monroe, he was raised in Maplewood / Sulphur...
Susan McFillen Pierce
Jan 12, 2026
Susan Elizabeth McFillen Pierce, 73, of Lake Charles who died on January 12, 2026 would be the first to say, “God in His time…”.
Susan was born in Lake Charles to Osmer Douglas “Doug” McFillen and Nola Mae Ross. The family owned the McFillen airport, which is the first place she worked with her mom. Over the course of her life,...
Matthew Jacob Breaux
Jan 11, 2026
Matthew Jacob Breaux (“Matty”), 37, passed away on January 11, 2026. Matthew was born on March 5, 1988, to Tina Demarest Barrett and Gary Jean Breaux in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Matthew means “gift from God” and justifiably so.
Matthew attended Moss Bluff Elementary and Junior High before moving to Grand Lake High School his freshman year where he was an honor...
Johnny Morvant
Jan 11, 2026
Johnny Morvant, 91, passed away on January 11, 2026, surrounded by his family. Johnny loved playing guitar for various nursing homes and senior centers with musician friends. He also loved planting in his garden.
Johnny is survived by his wife of 70 years, Merline Morvant; his children, Rethna Morvant, Clay Morvant and his wife, Tonya, and Shane Morvant and his wife,...
Dean Rougeau
Jan 11, 2026
Anthony Dean Rougeau passed away leaving behind a legacy of hard work, service to others, and a life well lived.
An outdoorsman is truly an understatement when describing Dean. If it flew, swam, or walked, he hunted it in season. Raised as a farmer's son, he developed a strong work ethic early in life that guided him every day. Dean...
Linda Faye Stewart Breaux
Jan 11, 2026
Linda Faye Stewart Breaux, 77, of Lake Charles passed away at 3:45 PM on Sunday, January 11, 2026 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Breaux was born on April 21, 1948, in Jennings, Louisiana. She was a proud graduate of Jennings High School, Class of 1966. Following high school, she attended the University of Southwest Louisiana (now the University of Louisiana at...
Edward Frederick Runte
Jan 11, 2026
A faithful servant and devoted father, Freddie was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
Freddie was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and proudly played on the 1958 Lake Charles High School State Championship Football Team. His passion and talent for the game continued into his collegiate years, earning him All-American honors and induction into...
David Blanchard Newell
Jan 10, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Blanchard Newell, who left us on January 10, 2026, at the age of 62. Born on August 4, 1963, in Roswell, New Mexico, David spent his life as a beloved figure in the communities he touched, notably in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where he made his home. David was...
Jackie Marie Ellender
Jan 10, 2026
Jackie Marie Dugas Ellender, lovingly known as “Maw Maw” to her grandchildren, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, at the age of 94.
Jackie was born on December 20, 1931, in Ged, Louisiana, to Mary and Dallas Dugas. She was raised in Iowa, Louisiana, where she attended Iowa High School. She later relocated to Carlyss, Louisiana,...
Sandra Lee Scalisi
Jan 10, 2026
Sandra Lee Scalisi, 60, passed away in her Lake Charles, Louisiana home in the early hours of Sunday, January 11, 2026. She was born on May 25, 1965, in McAllen, Texas, to Ted and Billie Jean Branham.
Sandra was raised in El Paso, Texas, where she graduated from Eastwood High School. She devoted her life to her family as a loving...
Cynthia Marie Foreman
Jan 10, 2026
Cynthia Marie Foreman, 74, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 7, 1951, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Beulah Mae Miller Bellard and Melvin Brae Foreman.
Cynthia was a dedicated and hardworking woman who retired from CITGO after more than 30 years of service. She took great pride in her yard...
Larry Walter Nevius, Jr.
Jan 9, 2026
Larry Nevius was born on September 8, 1954, in Camden, New Jersey and passed on January 9, 2026, at the age of 71 in Sulphur, LA. From an early age, Larry developed a love for adventure, the outdoors, and living life fully—traits that would define him throughout his life.
Larry proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, enlisting...
Christina Taylor
Jan 9, 2026
Christina "Tina" Vincent Taylor, 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2026. Tina was born to Marida Ida Cain and Christopher Vincent on February 23, 1946, in Sulphur, Louisiana.
Christina (Tina) was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt who loved everyone unconditionally. She let her love for the Lord shine through her with a kind and loving...
Michael Julius Daigle
Jan 8, 2026
Michael Julius Daigle, 75, of Iowa, LA passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026 in a local hospital.
Mr. Daigle was born July 9,1950 in Jennings, LA to George Raphael Daigle and Frances Payne Daigle. He was a graduate of Lacassine High School and studied Business Agriculture at McNeese State University. He worked thirty years farming Rice and Soybeans on his family...
Eldon R. Bailey
Jan 8, 2026
Eldon Robert Bailey, age 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026, in The Woodlands, Texas. A native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Eldon was born on August 23, 1935, to Eldridge “Bo” Bailey and Willis “Bill” Fisher Bailey.
Eldon’s life was marked by faith, dedication, and a deep love for learning. A 1953 graduate of Lake Charles High...
Gene McClenith Augustine
Jan 8, 2026
We are sad to share that Gene McClenith Augustine, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on September 20, 1937, in Oberlin, LA, Gene was the son of Jessie James and Mary Usta Carrier Augustine.
Gene lived a full life, having grown up in Fenton where he developed a...
Deborah Kaye Baronet
Jan 6, 2026
Deborah Kaye White Baronet, 73, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. She was born on December 12, 1952 to Shelton E. and Cora Pourteau White in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Debbie was a lifelong resident of Southwest Louisiana and a proud graduate of East Beauregard High School. She later attended McNeese State...
