Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lonnie Daniel Reisner
Apr 5, 2022
Lonnie Daniel Reisner, 78, of DeQuincy LA, went to be with his Lord and savior on April 5, 2022. He was born on January 22, 1944, to the late August Charles and Marie Rosella Reisner. Lonnie worked alongside his twin brother as his helper, a handyman for apartment complexes and auto mechanics. He loved riding horses and looked forward to...
Ramona Jenkins Miller
Apr 5, 2022
Ramona Jenkins Miller, 90, of Westlake passed away at 3:13 PM on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 in her residence.
Mrs. Miller was born on February 4, 1932 in Wichita, KS and lived in Westlake all of her life.
She cherished her family and loved to have visitors to cook for and feed. In her spare time, she enjoyed crocheting. ...
Brenda Lanell Phillips Lavergne
Apr 4, 2022
Brenda Lanell Phillips Lavergne, 78, of Lake Charles passed away at 9:43 PM on Monday, April 4, 2022 in a local hospice facility.
Mrs. Lavergne was born on May 13, 1943 in Abilene, TX and was raised in Dallas before moving to Lake Charles in 1960. She was a member of Oak Park United Methodist Church.
Affectionately called “Momma Brenda”...
James "Ray" Cannon, Sr.
Apr 4, 2022
James Ray Cannon, Sr., 80, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 2:45 AM on Monday, April 4, 2022 in a local care facility.
Mr. Cannon was born August 19, 1941 in Lake Charles, LA, where he lived all of his life. During his younger years, he played football and ran track for Lake Charles High School. Ray began his...
Gary Floyd
Apr 3, 2022
Gary Lee Floyd, 70, of Sulphur, passed from this life surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Gary had many jobs, but he loved training and teaching most of all. His hobbies included woodworking, Star Wars, and playing World of Warcraft. He loved his animals, and his family most of all. Gary was loved by all who...
Timothy Gene Jones
Apr 3, 2022
Timothy Gene Jones, 53, left this world on April 3, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. He was an incredible father, pawpaw, son, brother, and friend. Timothy was born to Eugene and Betty Jones on March 27, 1969. After leaving school, he began working in construction starting his passion for carpentry. He could build a home from scratch with beautiful custom...
Jill Welborn Harmon
Apr 3, 2022
Jill Welborn Harmon was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, sister-in-law, and friend. She left this world on April 3, 2022, to run into the arms of Jesus. Her battle with serious medical issues most of her life showed her fortitude as she remained joyful during all the challenges.
Jill was born July 8, 1969, to Dr. Robert...
Allen G. Johnson, Jr.
Apr 2, 2022
Allen George Johnson, Jr., 65, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, April 2nd, 2022 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Johnson was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of the A.M. Barbe High School class of 1975. Shortly thereafter, he began his career as a Pipe Fitter in Industrial Refinery and his membership...
Marlene Duplechin Manuel
Apr 2, 2022
Marlene Duplechin Manuel, 73, of Many, LA passed away at 2:15 AM on Saturday, April 2, 2022 in a local hospice facility.
Mrs. Manuel was born on January 23, 1949 in Lake Charles where she lived all of her life. She was a daycare worker for many years, and she loved the children she took care of.
She will...
Jessie James Duhon
Apr 2, 2022
Jessie James Duhon, 76, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022, in a local care facility.
Jessie, a lifelong Sulphur resident, worked as a machinist and retired from R & L Overflow Machine Shop. He loved a good cup of coffee and fishing but spending time with his family brought him the greatest joy. Jessie was the family jokester; he loved...
Paul Edwin Swartz
Apr 2, 2022
Paul Edwin Swartz passed away peacefully at home on April 2, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. Born in Berkley, Michigan on June 14, 1952 to Carl and Phyllis Swartz.
He is survived by his wife, Sylvia; two sons, Jason (Faith), and Jeremiah; two stepdaughters, Scarlet (Joe) King and Gina (Harvey) Gonzalez; his grandchildren, Caleb, Korey, Kole, Sophie Berard,...
Allimay Corbello
Apr 1, 2022
Allimay Barnett Corbello, 104, of Kemah, TX, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022 in a League City, TX care facility.
Mrs. Corbello was born October 7, 1917 in Lake Charles, LA. She lived most of her life in the Lake Charles / Moss Bluff areas, until recently moving to Texas to be closer to family. She was a past...
Justin'E' Joseph Caillouet
Apr 1, 2022
Justin’e’ Joseph Caillouet originated from what is considered the heart of Louisiana, New Orleans- where the color black and gold are as celebrated as Mardi Gras. He was born June 16, 1981 to Robert A. Caillouet and the late Wendy Marie Reed.
There are many things that could be said of Justin; he was multifaceted, brilliant, and possessed a heart...
Vernette "Net" Leger
Apr 1, 2022
Vernette “Net” Ann Leger was born January 14, 1941 in Sulphur, LA to Vernice J. and Alice Derouen.
She attended Sulphur High School and was a member of the dance line. Even in school, she enjoyed attending a good dance-it was a school dance that she met Harry Leger, a visitor from their rival school, Lake Charles High. She overlooked...
Cyo Clyde Miller
Apr 1, 2022
Cyo Miller of Bell City, son of the late Alfred and Cecile Trahan Miller on January 22, 1935, in Grand Chenier, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022, at the age of 87. Cyo was the name that everyone knew him by. He worked in the Oilfields his whole career. He raised cattle in his younger years, shrimped for the family...
Ann Works
Apr 1, 2022
Ann Works, 73, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, April 1st, 2022 in a local hospital following a brief illness.
Mrs. Works was born September 22, 1948, one of thirteen children to Robert B. Pearce, Sr. and Edna Pearl Claypool Price. She was raised and educated in Orlando and shortly after graduation moved to the Lake area. Upon travels by...
Dorothy Swire
Apr 1, 2022
Dorothy Swire, 76, of Lake Charles passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022 in a Lafayette hospital.
Dorothy was born on October 26, 1945 in Lake Charles where she resided all of her life and attended Marion High School. She was a homemaker in her earlier years and beginning in 1979 she worked as a healthcare sitter until 2004.
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Bonnie H. Smith
Mar 30, 2022
Bonnie Honeycutt Smith, 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, with her son and daughter at her bedside.
Mrs. Smith was born on Oct. 28, 1931, in Choudrant, La., and lived in Westlake, La., for more than 60 years. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School in Lake Charles, La.
Mrs. Smith began her career as a...
Jerry Micelle, Sr.
Mar 30, 2022
Jerry Anthony Micelle, Sr. (79) of Lake Charles, Louisiana died March 30, 2022 in a Lake Charles hospital. Born October 8, 1942 to John and Angelina (Truglio) Micelle, he was a 1960 graduate of Landry High School (St. Louis). Jerry received a bachelor’s degree in political science from Loyola University in New Orleans in 1964 and a master’s in history...
