Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Chase Griffiths
Jun 29, 2022
Chase Matthew Griffiths, 34, of Lake Charles passed away suddenly on Wednesday June 29, 2022 in Lake Charles.
Chase was a life-long resident of Lake Charles. He attended Barbe High School and worked at several places in Lake Charles. He had a true passion for cooking and most enjoyed working as a chef or cooking out at home with friends....
Morgan "Ben" Duhon
Jun 29, 2022
Morgan Benjamin “Ben” Duhon, 20, was called to his heavenly home on Wednesday, June 29, 2022.
Morgan was born on December 11, 2001 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was a 2019 graduate of Louisiana National Guard YCP and worked as a Disaster Relief Specialist for FEMA in Eugene, Oregon and in the Lake Charles area. He was determined, strong-minded, and...
Pamela Ann Baynard
Jun 29, 2022
Pamela Ann Baynard, 68, of Moss Bluff passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 in her residence. Pamela was born on February 1, 1954 in Fort Worth, Tx to George and Evelyn (Yakesh) Muckelrath. She loved her family and numerous friends who became family. She also loved plants and she never met a stranger.Â
Left to cherish her memory...
Judy Ann Harrington
Jun 29, 2022
The world lost a beloved soul on June 29, 2022, Judy Ann (Romero) Harrington, 71, may have lost her battle with cancer, but she never lost her fighting spirit.
Judy was born on September 10, 1950, in Orange, Texas to Murphy and Ruby (Menard) Romero of Johnson Bayou, Louisiana. As much as she loved to travel, she was a “Bayou...
Jamie Patricia Billiodeaux
Jun 28, 2022
Jamie Patricia Billiodeaux, 42 years old, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, June 28, 2022. She was born on March 4, 1980 to James Karl and Nancy Ann Miller Dintinger in Amarillo, TX.
Jamie grew up in Amarillo alongside her sister, Laura Dintinger Davis. She later graduated from Texas Tech. She completed a double masters in...
Maria Faye Mcqueen
Jun 28, 2022
Maria Faye McQueen, was born on December 22, 1974. She was carried to Eternity by her Angels on June 28, 2022. Maria was a free spirit that always held family and friends close to her heart. She was loved by everyone who was fortunate enough to cross her path. Maria had a huge heart that she openly shared with those...
Floyd Perkins Vincent, Sr.
Jun 28, 2022
Floyd Perkins Vincent, Sr., 86, of Lake Charles, LA passed away at 3:20 PM on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.
Mr. Vincent was born on September 24, 1935, in Mossville, LA and resided in Lake Charles, LA most of his life. He attended Washington High School and was a dedicated supervisor...
Henry Lee Fewell
Jun 27, 2022
Henry Lee Fewell, 93, of Lake Charles passed away at 11:20 PM on Monday, June 27, 2022 in a local hospice facility.
Mr. Fewell was born on October 6, 1928 in Ponchatoula, LA where he was raised. At the age of 16 he chose to fight for our country and joined the US Navy. He was a World War II...
Curtis Leday
Jun 27, 2022
Curtis LeDay, 81, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 6:39 AM on Monday, June 27, 2022 in a local hospital.
Mr. LeDay was born January 29, 1941 in Mallet, LA and was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, where he attended Washington High School. He worked in construction for Labor Local #207 and later retired from the Calcasieu Parish...
Robert "Robbie" Reed Fontenot
Jun 26, 2022
Robert Reed “Robbie” Fontenot, born August 14, 1963, son of John Floyd and Jo Ann (Corbello) Fontenot, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022 at the age of 58. Robbie, who recently returned from California, was a graduate of Lacassine High School. He enjoyed cooking, and computer work. He is preceded in death by his mother, Jo Ann (Corbello) Fontenot; sister,...
Grant Wade Gremillion
Jun 26, 2022
Grant Wade Gremillion, 47, was taken to his heavenly home on Sunday, June 26, 2022. Grant was born July 5th, 1974 in Sulphur, Louisiana to his loving parents Gail (Vincent O’Quinn) and Gordon Gremillion. He spent his early childhood growing up in Choupique, Louisiana where he learned the work ethic of a cowboy and the ways of a country kid....
Ricky Don Gregorie Sr
Jun 25, 2022
Iowa ~ Ricky Don Gregorie, Sr. born August 3, 1965, in Torrence, California, son of Julian Gregorie and Peggy (Putnum) Gregorie, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at the age of 56. Ricky worked in the construction business as a brick layer. His pet he leaves behind is JoBear. Ricky loved sports especially football, and playing fetch with JoBear....
John Randall "Buddy" Sartin
Jun 25, 2022
John Randall Sartin, 46 years old, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 in Lake Charles, LA. He was born on December 11, 1975 to John Riley Sartin and Betty Ann Meche Sartin in Naples, Italy.
He spent his childhood in Italy, Georgia, Massachusetts, Okinawa and Kentucky. He was a graduate of Bell City High School and a resident of Bell...
Vickie Elaine Benoit
Jun 24, 2022
Vickie Elaine Benoit, 67, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family on Friday, June 24, 2022.
She was born on January 16, 1955 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Richard Paul and Leitha Elaine Dixon. She enjoyed spending time with her family and listening to gospel hymns. She will be remembered as an excellent cook who loved preparing...
Margy Ann Fitzpatrick Smith
Jun 24, 2022
Margy Ann Fitzpatrick Smith passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on June 24, 2022 at the age of 92. Her loved ones are comforted knowing that she is now in the presence of the Lord.
Margy was born on March 18, 1930 in Coffeyville, Kansas to Henry Hess Fitzpatrick and Mary Martha Fitzpatrick. After moving from Kansas...
Walter Larry Jones
Jun 24, 2022
Born in Virginia in 1948, the 3rd child of Oscar and Lucile, Walter Larry Jones had a life filled with love.
Larry loved his girls. He knew he wanted to marry Linda the first time he saw her. They married younger than their parents wanted them to, but after 53 years their marriage sustained them both. Larry said that his...
Susan Lynn Retzlaff
Jun 23, 2022
Iowa – Susan Lynn Retzlaff, born in Lake Charles on November 22, 1945, daughter of the late Mitch and Elaine (Pugh) Retzlaff, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022, at age 76. Susan was a graduate of DeQuincy High School and Touro Infirmary School of Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse with various hospitals. Susan was also member of Westwego...
Audrey Marie Cormier Fontenot
Jun 23, 2022
Audrey Marie Cormier Fontenot, 68, of LeBleu Settlement passed away at 12:57 AM on Thursday, June 23, 2022 in her residence.
Mrs. Fontenot was born on January 23, 1954 in Jennings and was raised and was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a dedicated member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.Â
In her spare time, she...
Carol Ann (Hockey) Nunez
Jun 22, 2022
Bell City – Carol Ann Nunez was born January 25, 1937, to the parents of John B. and Alice Hockey. Carol Ann passed away in her home on June 22, 2022, at the age of 85 years, surrounded by her loving family. Carol Ann was the matriarch of a large and loving family. She, along with her husband Pat set...
Denzil Ralph "Jack" Young, Jr.
Jun 21, 2022
Denzil Ralph Young, Jr., 76, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in a local hospital.
Jack was born February 9,1946 in Burnet, Texas. He was a loving father, grandfather, and companion. He was most known for his smile and Big Bear Hugs!  He made friends instantly with his easy-going nature and great sense of humor. Jack enjoyed being an...
