Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lonnie Beauxis
Jun 19, 2025
It is with heavy heart to announce passing of my brother Lonnie James Beauxis on 6/19/2025.
Lonnie was an extremely talented person, his imagination was limitless, always “find a way” attitude, had an ability to see things abnormal with the eye, and was an awesome artist. He enjoyed dressing nice. Fishing was his favorite hobby. And he could cook a tasty...
Wanda Ammons
Jun 19, 2025
Wanda Lee Stracner Ammons, 87, of Lake Charles passed away on June 19, 2025. Wanda was born in Scotland, Arkansas to Lonzo Stracner and Olive Lott Stracner, but moved at an early age to Pecos, Texas where she was raised through her childhood. Upon receiving her high school diploma, Wanda moved to Lake Charles to attend college at McNeese State...
Sharon Mulgrew
Jun 19, 2025
Sharon Ann Mulgrew passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She was surrounded by her loving family, who comforted her with treasured memories, songs, and many prayers until she was gently called home to her Lord.
Born on September 2, 1952, in Texas, but raised in Clayton, New Mexico, Sharon was the...
E.D. Perry Jr.
Jun 18, 2025
E.D. Perry Jr., 98, of Moss Bluff, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025. Born on February 10, 1927, to Robert Ed Perry and Charity "Annie" Edwards Perry, E.D. lived a long, full life defined by hard work, and a deep connection to the outdoors.
E.D. was the epitome of an outdoorsman. He found his greatest joy in hunting, fishing,...
Charles Jernigan
Jun 18, 2025
Charles Thomas Jernigan, 68, Sulphur, LA, passed away on June 18, 2025, due to health complications.
He is preceded in death by his parents Charles Ward Jernigan and Tommylee Racha Jernigan.
Charlie is survived by his 2 sisters: Leesa Crites, her husband Leon Crites and Brenda Reed; 2 daughters: Kristi Jernigan and Kristyl Rios; 5 grandchildren: Joseph Jernigan, Landen Swire, Makana Jernigan,...
Thomas Tuminello, Jr.
Jun 17, 2025
Thomas Tuminello, Jr., 75, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in a Lake Charles hospital.
Born and raised in Lake Charles, Tommy was the beloved son of the late Thomas Tuminello, Sr. and Delores Fertita Tuminello. A proud graduate of Landry High School, he was a member of the football team that captured the Louisiana...
Debra Louise Mott
Jun 17, 2025
Debra Louise Touchet Mott, died Tuesday June 17, 2025 at a local hospital surrounded by her family.
Debbie was born on September 8th, 1960 to Ernest and Rena Touchet of Welsh, LA. She was one of 11 children. She was a resident of Welsh, LA for 23 years then moved to Lake Charles were she resided for 41 years. She was...
Frank Carl Phillips
Jun 16, 2025
Frank Carl Phillips, 83, of Sulphur, LA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, June 16, 2025. He was born on October 7, 1941, in Baton Rouge, LA, to Charley and Ethyle Phillips.
Frank was a man of deep and steadfast faith, whose life was marked by kindness, humility, and an unwavering devotion to his family and friends....
Franklin Donald Miller, Sr.
Jun 16, 2025
Franklin Donald Miller, Sr., age 90, of Dry Creek, Louisiana, passed peacefully on June 16, 2025, at 12:18 p.m. on his beloved Miller Farm, surrounded by his loving wife, children, and grandchildren. As he quietly went to sleep in the place he cherished most, he awakened in the presence of Jesus. Franklin was born on November 6, 1934, in DeRidder,...
Jeremy Brian Manuel
Jun 15, 2025
Jeremy Brian Manuel, born in Lafayette on July 19, 1991, son of Kathy Manuel, passed away on June 15, 2025, at the age of 33. Jeremy was a graduate of Iowa High School. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, listening to music, watching drag races, working on lawn mowers and working out. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Jeff and...
Julia Gayle Tyler
Jun 14, 2025
Julia Gayle Tyler, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Born on July 11, 1941, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to the late Joseph Leo Gayle and Merle Blevins Gayle, Julie was the eldest of her siblings and grew up with a vibrant spirit and creative heart.
She was a devoted parishioner of Cathedral of Immaculate...
Robert "Jake" Johnson
Jun 14, 2025
Robert Jake Johnson, Jr., 86, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at his home on June 14, 2025.
Jake was born on February 10, 1939, in Winnsboro, Louisiana. He proudly served his country in The United States Marine Corp, serving in Okinawa. Jake retired from Picadilly after 30 years of service and was also the owner of Mary Ann's...
Charles Ricky LeJune
Jun 14, 2025
Charles Ricky LeJune, lovingly known to all as "Uncle Rick," passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, surrounded by the warmth and love of his family. Born on January 13, 1958, in Church Point, Louisiana, Rick’s life was a testament to joy, resilience, and unwavering love.
He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, JD and Pearl LeJune, and his...
Maria M. Tucker
Jun 13, 2025
Maria Gertrud Monika Neumann Tucker, 79, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, June 13, 2025 in Sulphur, LA.
Ms. Tucker was a native of Bad Polzin of Pomerania, Poland. She was born December 10, 1945 to Erich Franz Ferdinand Neumann and Martha Marie Magdalene Mundt Neumann and was raised in Berlin Germany following WWII. Following her first marriage to Manfred Johannssen...
Katherine Krause Blake
Jun 12, 2025
On what would have been her 71st wedding anniversary with the love of her life, William "Billy" Blake, Katherine Krause Blake, known affectionately as "Kaki" or "Kay" passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, at the age of ninety-one. She was born on March 22, 1934, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where she would go on to live a full and...
Larry Miller
Jun 12, 2025
Larry Wilfred Miller, 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He dedicated many years of his career to working as a supervisor with Cintas, where he was respected for his strong work ethic and commitment. Larry was also a talented musician and a member of the Cajun French band, The Midnight Ramblers, performing alongside...
William Dering
Jun 12, 2025
William “Willie” Paul Dering, age 74, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on August 27, 1950, to Peggy Paula Petit and William Clouet Dering, Willie was a proud Marine who served in the United States Marine Corps with distinction in the field of intelligence. Following his service, he pursued his passion for automobiles,...
Gloria Jean Morris
Jun 12, 2025
Gloria Jean Morris, 82, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025 in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on December 22, 1942 in Kaplan, LA to Joseph Boudreaux and Jeanne Monceaux Boudreaux.
Gloria was devoted to her family and friends. As a mother, she was always there for her sons, both as they were growing and as adults. As a friend,...
Dolores Duplechin
Jun 12, 2025
On June 12, 2025, our beloved mother, Dolores Dell McClelland Duplechin, 92, was called home to be with the Lord.
Dolores lived a life rooted in faith and devoted to Christ. She was a woman of unwavering belief who began each day with her Bible and journal, praying for all 66 of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren by name.
Dolores was...
Leroy Daigle
Jun 12, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Leroy Daigle, 67, of Iowa, LA, who went home to be with his Heavenly Father on June 12, 2025. Leroy was born on November 21, 1957 in Lake Charles, LA to Alvin and Rose (Trahan) Daigle. Leroy was a loving father to his two sons and an extremely proud pawpaw to four...
