Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Joseph Samuel Martin
Jun 28, 2025
Joseph Samuel Martin, 78, passed away on June 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on December 20, 1946, to Samuel Martin and Ezora Richard, Joseph proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1964 to 1970 during the Vietnam War, stationed in Korea.
After his military service, Joseph worked at Citgo Refinery and served as a Supervisor during his...
Tracy "Gabby' Haymon
Jun 28, 2025
Tracy Peavy Haymon, 58, passed away in Carlyss, Louisiana. She was born on May 8 in Sumter, South Carolina. She grew up in a close-knit family with four sisters. Her early years were spent moving often due to her father's construction work, but her mother kept the family grounded with love and care. Tracy had a magnetic personality and a...
Eugene Fontenot
Jun 28, 2025
Eugene “Gene” Fontenot passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025, in the comfort of his home with his family at his side at the age of 91 3/4. Gene was born on August 11, 1933, in Kinder (Edna), Louisiana, to Martin K. and Lillian Fontenot. He lived a life full of passion, purpose, and unwavering devotion to his family, his...
Anthony "AJ" Nocilla
Jun 28, 2025
Anthony John “AJ” Nocilla, 78, of Sulphur, passed away on June 28, 2025, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 26, 1947, in Lake Charles, LA, to Frank, Sr. and Frances Nocilla. AJ was a 1965 graduate of Lake Charles High and received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from McNeese State University....
Stanton Sisk
Jun 28, 2025
Stanton Sisk, 69, of Iowa, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Born on October 16, 1955, he was the son of the late Jack and Katherine Sisk. A graduate of Palos Verdes High School, Stanton went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Utah State University. He worked as a self-employed contractor and was affiliated with the Assemblies of...
George Williams
Jun 27, 2025
It is with profound sadness we announce the death of George E. Williams. His family knew him as “Bud,” professionally he was known as Junior Williams. Born in Hodge, LA on May 22, 1930, he was the beloved son of Ruben Daniel Williams and Ophelia Ferguson Williams.
His family moved to Lake Charles in 1944, where he graduated from LaGrange High...
Virginia Rose Moss Harvey
Jun 27, 2025
Virginia Harvey, 91, of Bell City, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025. She was born on June 18, 1934, in Bell City, Louisiana, to the late Jonathan and Rose Eve DeRouen Moss. Virginia spent her early years in Bell City before moving during her sophomore year of high school. She later graduated from New Iberia High School and...
Terrell Menard, Jr.
Jun 27, 2025
Terrell Menard, Jr., 49, of Baton Rouge, passed away on June 27, 2025, due to complications from surgery. He was born in New Iberia, Louisiana, on December 11, 1975, to Terrell Menard, Sr. and Patricia Runnels. A graduate of Iowa High School, Terrell built a career in the construction industry and served faithfully as a minister in the South Baton...
Anthony Hazel
Jun 26, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Anthony James Hazel, known to friends and family as "Buddy Crocker." Anthony was born on January 14, 1987, in Lake Charles, LA, and left us unexpectedly on June 26, 2025, at the age of 38.Anthony was a cherished husband to his wife, Maria Hazel, whom he met while...
Debra Ann Marie Dugar Simien
Jun 25, 2025
Debra Ann Marie Dugar Simien, 72, of Lake Charles passed away at 10:25 PM on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
Mrs. Simien was born on November 9, 1952 in Lafayette. She moved to Houston with her family before settling in Lake Charles to raise her own children.
A woman of unwavering faith, Mrs. Simien was an ordained minister and dedicated her life to...
Regina "Gina" Williams Baccigalopi
Jun 24, 2025
Regina “Gina” Marie Williams Baccigalopi, 58, of Iowa, Louisiana, passed away on June 24, 2025. Born on January 19, 1967, in Sulphur, Louisiana, Gina was a proud graduate of Sulphur High School, Class of 1985, and earned her degree in Education from McNeese State University in 2000. Gina touched countless lives during her years as a high school educator in...
Tommy R. Hymel
Jun 24, 2025
Tommy Richard Hymel, 95, of Lake Arthur, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in Lafayette. Born on June 23, 1930, in Lake Arthur, he was the beloved son of the late Willie and Melissa Richard Hymel. A proud graduate of Lake Arthur High School, Tommy furthered his education at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, receiving a bachelor’s...
Stanley "Tony" Hebert
Jun 23, 2025
Stanley Anthony “Tony" Hebert, 68, of Lake Charles, passed away in Metairie hospital on Monday June 23, 2025 with his family at his side.
Tony was a native of Crowley and graduate of Iowa High School. He enjoyed freshwater fishing, especially for Bass, as a younger man. He was a construction superintendent for Mallett Buildings in Iowa for the past 20...
Monsignor Charles J. Dubois
Jun 23, 2025
Monsignor Charles J. Dubois, 85, a priest of sixty years of the Diocese of Lake Charles, died Monday, June 23, 2025 at Harbor Hospice.
Monsignor Dubois was born November 5, 1939, the youngest of three sons to Andre “Simon” DuBois and Regina Brown DuBois in Erath, LA where he was raised, educated, and was forever proud of his family, their roots,...
Joan Johnson
Jun 23, 2025
Joan Works Johnson, born January 8, 1937, passed away June 23, 2025 at the age of 88.
Our mother, Joan Johnson, was a devout Catholic, a woman of substance and our mentor, role model and later our friend. She was a proud Texan but loved the culture of Southwest Louisiana. Her resilience through the ups and down's of her life was...
Leon Quebodeaux Jr.
Jun 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Leon Quebodeaux Jr."Papa Smurf," who left this world on June 23, 2025, at the age of 89. Leon was born on October 28, 1935, in Gueydan, LA, and he spent his later years in Lake Charles, LA, where he made a name for himself as the beloved "mayor of...
Patricia Ann Styron
Jun 23, 2025
Patricia Ann Styron, 77, passed away on June 23, 2025, in Hackberry, LA.
Patricia Ann Styron was born on March 17, 1948, in Lake Charles, LA, to Tansy Davis and Idel Davis. Patricia was best known for loving and spending time with her family and friends the most. She loved dancing and having a party with all who knew her. Patricia...
Cheryl Kay Mouton
Jun 21, 2025
Cheryl Kay Mouton, 70, of Sulphur, LA died-on June 21, 2025, in DeRidder, LA. Cheryl was born on October 4, 1954, in Sulphur, LA to Roy and Frances Mouton. She loved fishing, playing cards, and spending time with family, friends and her dog RuRu. Cheryl was a Sulphur High School Graduate in 1972 and attained an Associates Degree of Nursing...
Wenona Ewing Shearman
Jun 21, 2025
Wenona Ewing Shearman "Noni," 62, passed away on June 21, 2025 in a Lake Charles care center. She was born on September 28, 1962 in Lake Charles to Jennings T. Ewing, Sr. and Margaret Maggio Ewing.
Noni grew up in Lake Charles. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from McNeese State University. She served faithfully on the Vestry of St....
Barbara Ann Edigo
Jun 20, 2025
Barbara Ann LeBlanc Edigo, 89, of Moss Bluff passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025 in a local hospice facility.
Mrs. Edigo was born on April 16, 1936, in Mermentau, Louisiana, where she spent her early years before meeting the love of her life, Kenneth. They married and moved to Lake Charles shortly after, where they raised their three daughters. Mrs....
