Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Billy Dumatrait
Mar 28, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Billy Joe Dumatrait, who left us on March 28, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on January 28, 1937, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Billy lived a full and vibrant life, spending his later years in Ragley, Louisiana.
Billy spent his career as an office manager in the...
Margie Dailey
Mar 28, 2025
We are heartbroken to share that Margie Jean Dailey, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on March 6, 1937, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Margie touched the lives of everyone she met with her warm spirit.
Margie proudly spent her career as an Account Representative in the...
Edwin Leo Tate
Mar 27, 2025
Edwin Leo Tate, infant son of Jason and Katy (Schultz) Tate of Bell City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 27, 2025 in a Baton Rouge Hospital surrounded by his family.
Edwin Leo’s short time on earth was filled with Love, Faith and Blessings. Leo was truly loved from the womb to his natural end.
He leaves to honor his memory his...
Letrecia Reeves
Mar 27, 2025
Letrecia "Bossy, Sassy, and Classy" Reeves, 90, passed away on March 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 4, 1935, to Estal and Marie Eggers in Covington, Indiana, and lived a life filled with strength, love, and unmistakable personality.
Letrecia was a woman who spoke her mind-if she loved you, you never doubted it, and...
Marjorie Mae Gray
Mar 27, 2025
Marjorie Mae Gray, 93, of Lake Charles passed away at 11:25 PM on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Gray was born on June 14, 1931, in Launs Meg, LA, and was raised in Eunice, LA, where she spent her formative years before setting off on an adventure that would shape her life. At the age of 16,...
Juanita Palumbo
Mar 26, 2025
Juanita H. Pepper-Palumbo, 94, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her daughters and beloved pets. She was born in Snyder, Arkansas to Ella Mae Malloy-Pepper and Pryor J. Pepper on February 23, 1931. They resided in the picturesque town of Lake Village. She graduated from Lakeside High School in 1950.
She married Julius T. Palumbo in 1951; they settled...
Cheryl Townsend
Mar 26, 2025
Cheryl Townsend, 76, of Denham Springs, formerly of Cameron Parish, passed away suddenly on Wednesday March 26, 2025, at her residence in Denham Springs.
Cheryl was a native of Ellisville, MS and a longtime resident of Cameron Parish. She enjoyed working with plants and was a florist. She was a homemaker and remembered for her love of Family and spending time...
Lex Martin
Mar 25, 2025
Lex Michael Martin, 63, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 surrounded by his family in Lake Charles, LA. He was born on May 8, 1961 to Joseph Harry Martin and Jeanelle Bertinot Martin on the Air Force Base in Sacramento, CA.
Lex loved sports from a young age as he played football in high school, and he became a...
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...
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...
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...
