Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
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...
Floella "Flo" Marie Thibodeaux Ellender
Jan 6, 2026
Floella Marie Thibodeaux Ellender, age 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Flo was born on October 18, 1942, to Lula Richard Thibodeaux and Charley Thibodeaux. She was a devoted woman of faith who loved the Lord and her church dearly. Flo cherished time spent with her family and found joy in sewing, crocheting,...
Lee Donald Foley
Jan 5, 2026
Lee Foley, 77, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026.
He is survived by his sons, Ian Foley and his wife Heidi, and Colin Foley; his longtime companion, Tinnelle Dingler; and his siblings, Joan Foley, Joseph Foley, and Mary Melissa Covey.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Martha Foley, and his brothers, James Foley...
Angela Gail LeDoux Soileau
Jan 5, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Angela LeDoux Soileau, who left us peacefully on January 5, 2026, at the age of 61. Born on January 2, 1965, in Welsh, Louisiana, Angela spent her early years in Pine Island, where she developed a love for cooking and the nurturing spirit that would define her life.
Angela was...
Charles "Buddy" Larkin Bean
Jan 5, 2026
Charles "Buddy" Larkin Bean, 89, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 12, 1936, to Katherine Tate Bean and Vernon Hudson Bean Sr.
Buddy proudly served in the Navy. He worked as a welder at PPG, where he retired. He was an avid gun collector and loved the outdoors, especially deer hunting and...
Myrtis Kay
Jan 4, 2026
Myrtis Mary Kay passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and caregiver whose life was centered around love, family, and service to others.
Myrtis was a full-time mom, a cherished "Granny," and a caregiver in every sense of the word. She met the love of...
Bufford Henry LeJeune
Jan 3, 2026
Bufford Henry LeJeune, 86, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026. He was born on June 19, 1939, in Mowata, Louisiana, to Elie and Ursula Cormier LeJeune, and was raised on a rice farm where he learned the value of hard work, self-reliance, and faith.
A skilled carpenter by trade, Bufford was known for working with...
Mary Jane Smith Forestier
Jan 2, 2026
MARY JANE SMITH FORESTIER
JULY 25, 1935 – JANUARY 2, 2026
Mary Jane Smith Forestier, a woman of Catholic faith was born on July 25, 1935 to Paul Smith, Sr. and Mary Smith in Eunice, Louisiana. She was a graduate of Hathaway High School. Mary passed peacefully at Harbor Hospice of Lake Charles on January 2, 2026. She was a member of...
Acelynn Annette Moss
Jan 1, 2026
Acelynn Annette Moss, 1 ½, passed away on January 1, 2026. She was a loving little sister to Averi. They were best friends. Acelynn loved everyone.
Acelynn is survived by her loving parents, Bradley Moss and Kristin Bass; her sister, Averi; grandparents, Connie Moss and Benjamin Bass; great grandmother, Sherry Bass; and extended family.
Services for Acelynn will be held on Monday,...
Lisa Marie Solari Baggett
Jan 1, 2026
Lisa Solari Baggett
October 14, 1968- January 1, 2026
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lisa Solari Baggett, age 57, of Lake Charles, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026 in a local hospital. She was born on October 14, 1968 to James P. Solari, Sr. and Phyllis Crawford Solari in Lake Charles, LA. She graduated from St. Louis Catholic High School where she played...
Janice Marie Maggio
Jan 1, 2026
Janice Marie Tillman Maggio was born on March 18, 1951, in Orange, TX. A resident of Vinton, she passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026.
She is survived by her children Kim Maggio (Kevin Augustine), Carlo Maggio (Kalli), her brother Clem Tillman (Kathy), sisters Gwen Romero and Tricia Bacon, her grandchildren Johnny Trahan, III, Samantha Ardoin (Christian), Honor, Charlee, Myles, Manny...
Roy Lee McCollough
Jan 1, 2026
Roy Lee McCollough, the second son of Bryce and Bertha McCollough of the Peason Community, was born May 29, 1949, and passed into the Arms of the Lord on January 1, 2026. Roy was raised in the Peason Community and attended school at Mount Carmel High School and at Florien High School where he graduated in the Class of 1968....
