Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Les Morkert
Mar 24, 2025
Leslie Alfred Morkert, 76, passed away on March 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 25, 1948, in Oregon City, Oregon, and was the middle child of 12 siblings.
Les joined the United States Army at the young age of 17, which led to a distinguished 20-year career where he proudly served as a drill sergeant....
Jeannette Gale Granger
Mar 24, 2025
Jeannette Gale Girot Granger (69), born October 2nd, 1955, in Joppa, Illinois, went to be with Jesus on Monday March 24th, She passed peacefully surrounded by family.
Jeannette loved nothing more than spending time with her family and camping with her husband. You’d find her enjoying the back porch and loving on her animals any given day. She had a natural...
C. Johnette Ney
Mar 24, 2025
C. Johnette Ward Ney, of Lake Charles, passed away on the day following her 96th birthday on Monday, March 24, 2025 in a local care facility.
Born on March 23, 1929, in Rocky Branch, Louisiana, Mrs. Ney was raised in Epps, where she graduated from high school. She was married to Walter C. Ward for 14 years and blessed with three...
Joseph "Joejoe" William Bourque
Mar 24, 2025
With hearts full of love and sorrow, we celebrate the incredible life of Joseph William Bourque (JoeJoe) who at just 26 years young, made an unforgettable impact on everyone he met. His laughter was contagious, his energy unmatched, and his love for life absolutely limitless. To know JoeJoe was to experience pure joy-he was the person who could turn any...
James Obry Vincent
Mar 22, 2025
James O. Vincent, 71, of Carlyss, LA passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, surrounded with love and family. He was known for his heart of gold, sound advice and helping hand. He touched many lives with his kindness. James was a 1971 Sulphur High Graduate.
He is survived by daughter Jenny Vincent of Carlyss, son Jason Vincent of Dallas, Texas...
Julia Fontenot Miller
Mar 22, 2025
Julia F. Miller, born in Kinder on January 17, 1936, daughter of the late Elton and Laura Landry Fontenot, passed away in a local care facility on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the age of eighty-nine. Julia worked at Imperial Health Clinic for seventeen years and was a member of Lighthouse Tabernacle in Sulphur. She enjoyed needle work, sewing, and...
Kayleen Melissa Davis
Mar 21, 2025
Kayleen Melissa Crawford Davis was born June 10, 1971, and passed away March 21, 2025, at the age of 53. Kayleen attended Community of Christ Church where she was a member all her life. She loved spending time with her family and friends more than anything.
Kayleen is survived by her daughter, Jessica (Brandon) Giles; daughter, Megan Davis (Alex) and son...
Joyce Johnson Pace
Mar 21, 2025
Joyce Merle Johnson Pace died peacefully at home surrounded by her family early morning, March 21, 2025. She was born January 28, 1931 to Audrey Merle Archer Johnson & Clifton Carlyle Johnson in Sonora, TX. She married Rev. Harvey Rudolph “Rudy” Pace at Munger Place Methodist Church on August 26, 1960 in Dallas, TX. She was a graduate of Sonora...
Paul Clifford Gary Sr.
Mar 21, 2025
Paul Clifford Gary, Sr., 89, of Hayes, Louisiana passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 in his residence surrounded by his loving children. Born to the late Ferdinand and Rose Gary on July 2, 1935, he devoted his life to his country and family.
After graduating from Grand Lake High School, Paul married the love of his life, the late Agnes...
Don Milton Stewart
Mar 20, 2025
Don Milton Stewart, 87, passed away on March 20, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was born at home on October 15, 1937, in Montalba, Texas to Alsia Marion Stewart and Laura Thompson Stewart. He attended Palestine High School where he was a three-sport athlete – football, basketball and track. He attended Southern Methodist University on a football and track...
Jean Miller
Mar 20, 2025
Elsie Jean Miller, 84, passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at her home in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on December 3, 1940 in Roanoke, LA to Armand Lavergne and Ella Courville Lavergne.
Jean worked for Resthaven Nursing Home before choosing to be a private caregiver to the elderly. She was...
Michael W. "Mickey" Hart
Mar 20, 2025
Michael W. "Mickey" Hart, 83, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Mickey was born on August 13, 1941, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Earl Webster and Inke Burns Hart.
In 1967, Mickey married the love of his life, Gail Faver Hart, sharing 57 years of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Together, they created a home...
Constance Shuff
Mar 20, 2025
Obituary for Constance Ann Shuff
Connie Ann Shuff, born on October 7, 1953, in Jennings, Louisiana, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025, on the first day of Spring. She would not want you to be sad, but to embrace the beauty and rebirth that follows.
Raised in Lacassine, Connie graduated from Lacassine High School, and throughout her life,...
John Window
Mar 19, 2025
John Joseph "JJ" Window III, born August 4, 1939, was welcomed home on March 19, 2025. So many loved ones have passed before him and with enthusiasm, greeted JJ upon his arrival, gleefully waiting for him to retell a story or two. JJ was a fabulous storyteller for his memory was vivid and he loved telling his own stories. JJ...
Jackie Zerangue
Mar 19, 2025
Jacquetta "Jackie" Gaspard Zerangue, 70, passed away on March 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 29, 1954, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to JC Gaspard and Betty Lou Graham.
Jackie was a true servant at heart, always putting her family and friends first. She was a devoted wife, loving mom, adoring Meme, and a cherished friend....
Carl Ardoin
Mar 19, 2025
Carl Bennett “Sleepy” Ardoin, 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 12, 1943, to Rose Mae Duplechin and Dominque Ardoin.
Carl was a graduate of LaGrange High School and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Navy for six years. Following his military service, Carl...
Wesley Anthony Mallett
Mar 19, 2025
Wesley Anthony Mallett, born in Iowa on January 7, 1939, son of the late Wesley and Essie Mae Prudhomme Mallett, passed away in a local care facility on Thursday, March 19, 2025, at the age of eighty-six. A graduate of Iowa High School, Wesley worked for the PPG Paint Store for many years. He was of the Catholic faith. An...
Greg Richard
Mar 17, 2025
Gregory Evan Richard, 67, of Moss Bluff, Louisiana was called home at 6:00 PM on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Christus Oschner St. Patrick Hospital. He was born April 27, 1957 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was one of four children born to the late Eugene Richard, and Carolyn Richard of Moss Bluff, LA.
Greg was an Operator for...
Maura Cassia
Mar 15, 2025
Maura Dea Cassia, 64, of Moss Bluff, LA was called Home March 15, 2025 following her courageous battle with cancer.
She was born July 12, 1960, in Mamou, LA. She was one of eight children born to the late Georgia Helen Bondick and Jesse Lee Richard.
Maura’s love of family started as a child, being one of eight children, she grew up...
Hwa Ok Perry
Mar 15, 2025
Hwa Ok Perry, 74, passed away on March 15, 2025 at her residence with her children by her side. Born in a small rice-farming community in rural South Korea, she was the second of seven children. As a young girl, she moved to the big city of Seoul, where fate led her to Michael Lynn Perry, an American soldier. Their...
