Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Ruth Aumiller Webb
Jan 13, 2022
Ruth Elaine Aumiller Webb, age 91, of Lake Charles, LA passed away peacefully on January 13, 2022 in her home at the Verandah. She was born on December 2, 1930 in Corpus Christi, TX to Benjamin Frank and Nora Inez Whittaker Aumiller.
She was predeceased by her parents, by her husband, George Fredericks Webb, Jr., by her son James Richard...
Mary Premeaux Pego
Jan 13, 2022
Mrs. Mary P. Pego, 90, passed away, Thursday, January 13, 2022, in a local care facility.
Mrs. Pego was a native of Gueydan and lived most her life in Sulphur. She is survived by one daughter, one son, and daughter-in-law: eight grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Beauford Joseph Pego; her parents, Arnold...
Dorothy Rodriguez
Jan 12, 2022
Dorothy Morrison Rodriguez
Dorothy Morrison Rodriguez, 79, gained her angel wings on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 after a long battle with leukemia. She was born on August 19, 1942, in Isaban, West Virginia to James Luther and Margaret Mildred Morrison. Dorothy was a lover of the Lord and was devoted to her prayer and spiritual life. She enjoyed Christian music...
Susan Patricia Ward
Jan 12, 2022
Susan Patricia Ward was born July 31, 1949 in Miami, Florida to the late Harvey H. and Carol J. Comfort.
She attended Clearwater High School, then began attending Belhaven College where she was captain of varsity cheerleading squad, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Education.
In her younger years she taught elementary, followed by middle school math. Upon welcoming...
Russell L. Hoffpauir Sr.
Jan 12, 2022
Russell Louis Hoffpauir, Sr., 82, of Lake Charles passed away unexpectedly at 9:05 AM on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 in his residence.
Mr. Hoffpauir was born on December 3, 1939 in Duson, LA. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School and attended McNeese State University before joining the US Marine Corps. Upon being honorably discharged, he began a career...
Sarah Hutton Speights
Jan 11, 2022
Sarah Hutton Speights, 81, passed from this life on January 11,2022 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born and raised in Mississippi to Percy and Myrtice Hutton on January 29,1940. Sarah met the love of her life, Jack while in Mississippi. They moved to Louisiana in 1964 eventually settling in Sulphur in 1970.
Sarah was a member of Henning...
James (Jim) Earl Hantz
Jan 11, 2022
Jim passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Methodist hospital in Baytown, Texas. Jim was born on February 14, 1947, in Moss Point, MS.
He was a lifelong resident of Baytown, TX and graduated from Gelana Park High School in Houston, TX.
He was a man that loved his family with all his heart, he loved to go visit...
Mary Burns Ledoux
Jan 11, 2022
Mary Burns LeDoux, 71, passed away on January 11, 2022, at M.D. Anderson hospital surrounded by her family. Mary was a coach, mentor, and umpire for many softball and basketball teams in Sulphur. Mary was a longtime bus driver for the Calcasieu Parish School Board and drove the St Louis sports teams. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and...
Leo Alfred Parker
Jan 10, 2022
Leo Alfred Parker, 90, of Lake Charles, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022, from the comfort of his home.
Mr. Parker was a native of Lexington, KY and has lived sixty-five years in Lake Charles. He served in the United States Air Force from Barksdale Air Force Base during and the Korean Conflict. He was a Kentucky Colonel (the highest...
Barbara Hill
Jan 10, 2022
Barbara Hill, 81, passed from this life to the loving arms of her Savior January 10, 2022. She was born August 18, 1940, to Edward and Tommie Fox.
Barbara was an avid reader who always kept her library card and kindle reader close by. Her love for reading translated into a love for learning that never stopped until the day...
Ray Allen Simon
Jan 10, 2022
Ray Allen Simon, 86, Sulphur, LA passed away on January 10, 2022. Ray was born on August 11, 1935, in Abbeville, LA to John and Yvonne Simon.
Ray proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Ray enjoyed crabbing and family time after his many years of services as a lifelong shoe salesman in the New Orleans area...
Billie Jean Dumas
Jan 10, 2022
Billie Jean Wilkins Dumas, 94, of Westlake, LA passed away peacefully on January 10, 2022 in a local care facility. She was born on September 27, 1927 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma to Jeff Richard and Grace Ola Thornton Wilkins.
Billie grew up in Vernon, TX. She moved to Lake Charles in the 40’s. She worked at Caraway’s Pharmacy in Westlake...
Linda R. Foreman
Jan 8, 2022
Linda Faye Foreman born on November 15, 1955. She passed on January 8, 2022, at the age of 66, parents were Jesse and Juanita Richard both preceded in death.
Linda had a huge heart and always tried to help anyone who needed anything. She was a wonderful mother who no matter how hard life was she never quit on...
Polly Jackson
Jan 8, 2022
Pauline Frances Gray Jackson, 88, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, January 8th, 2022 in a local healthcare facility.
Private Interment services with her husband will be at Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery in Groves, TX. Ms. Polly’s dear friends will lead prayer. Arrangements were trusted to the care of Johnson Funeral Home.
Alan Leland Hill
Jan 8, 2022
Alan Leland Hill, 71, passed away on January 11, 2022. He was a retired Human Resource Manager at Levingston Group of 23 years. He loved tinkering with his classic truck, being inventive in his shop, and spending time with his grandkids. Alan is survived by his family of Sulphur, wife Rene’ Gastinel Hill, son Jacob Hill and wife Tiffany; daughter...
Richard "Pete" Mckinzey
Jan 8, 2022
He was born Richard Lynn McKinzey but was known to family and friends as Pete.
Pete was born on October 8, 1946, in Amarillo TX to Millard Purvis and Alice Rosanna Milburn McKinzey. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by longtime companion Carolyn Sharp, his brother Clarence Daniel “Danny” McKinzey and wife Glenda, sister Kiana...
Sebastian "Roy" Reale
Jan 7, 2022
Sebastian “Roy” Reale, 78, of Lake Charles passed away on January 7, 2022 in a local care facility.
Sebastian was born in Sicily on March 22, 1943 and moved to the United States in 1967. He opened D &R Automotive in 1980 and owned it for 41 years. Sebastian was an avid player and legendary icon as a soccer athlete...
Donald "Sam" Benoit
Jan 7, 2022
Donald Lee “Sam” Benoit, 83, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022 in an Alexandria hospital.
Sam was born July 7, 1938 in Lake Charles, LA. He was a loving father, grandfather and companion. He is most known in Allen Parish as the Golf Pro at the Oberlin Country Club for many years. He made friends instantly with his easy-going...
Carmen Varela
Jan 7, 2022
Maria Del Carmen Diaz Varela, 75, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, January 7th, 2022 surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Varela was a native of Honduras where she learned to dance and enjoy life, resulting in a beautiful soul. Her love of dance and spirit followed her throughout her life.
Following graduation from Auxiliadora Institute in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Mrs....
