Local Obituaries

Apr 7, 2022

Surrounded by her family and at peace, Beverly Alice Hiatt took her last Earthly breath on April 7th, 2022.

She was born at home on May 31st, 1948 in the tiny hamlet of Horton, Kentucky, the twelfth of thirteen children. She was a graduate of Murray State University. Beverly was a nurse in both Hawaii and Kentucky before relocating to...

Apr 7, 2022

Gabrielle Ann “Dee Dee” Landry Pearce, 81, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away peacefully in her residence, with her son beside her on Thursday, April 7, 2022.

Born December 17, 1940 in Mamou, LA, Ms. Pearce lived most of her life in Lake Charles, where she attended Lake Charles High School and raised her family.  She worked as an operator...

Apr 6, 2022

George A. Wilkinson, 81, of Moss Bluff, LA, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in his residence.

Mr. Wilkinson was born April 5, 1941 in Jennings, LA and was a graduate of Sulphur High School.  He attended Louisiana State University and McNeese State University for two years in Agriculture.  He was a member of Moss Bluff United Methodist Church...

Apr 6, 2022

Mary Delores Spell, 78, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022. She was born on December 24, 1943 in DeRidder, LA to John and Audie May Lott Nichols.She grew up in Merryville, LA, and graduated from Merryville High School. She worked at Runte Lake Cleaners for many years. Mary enjoyed camping and gardening. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother...

Apr 6, 2022

Cheryl Annette Veillon Carrier, 45, of Sulphur passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in her residence.

Cheryl was born on May 8, 1976 in Lake Charles.  She was raised in Moss Bluff where she attended Sam Houston High School and was on the track team.  Cheryl moved to Sulphur and was a graduate of Parkview Christian School.  She worked...

Apr 6, 2022

Kent Michael Statum, born on February 19, 1982, son of Charles Ray and Sharon Reed Statum, passed from this life surrounded by his loving family on April 6, 2022, at the age of 40. Survived by his devoted wife of 13 years, Stephanie Boothe Statum, children, Ella Faith, Major Charles, and Arden Jane, mother, Sharon Reed Statum (Gerard Guimbellot), sister,...

Apr 6, 2022

Alva Kathleen LaPointe was born June 24, 1938 in New Orleans, LA to the late Joseph William and Dorothy (McDaniel) Reisgen.

She attended St. Mary Dominican High School, followed by Tulane University where she obtained a degree in education. She accepted a position at a United States Army base in Germany, it was here she would meet Percy “Pepe” LaPointe....

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...

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. ...

Apr 4, 2022

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”...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...