Local Obituaries

Helen Abshire Miller

Mar 29, 2025

Helen Abshire Miller, born in Kaplan on November 6, 1935, daughter of the late Gerald and Pearl Hargrave Abshire, passed away in a local care facility on Saturday, March 29, 2025. She was eighty-nine. A graduate of Lacassine High School, Helen was bus driver for the Jeff Davis Parish School Board. She enjoyed reading, sewing, and cooking for her family....

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...

Gerald "Shotgun" Lynn Miller

Mar 28, 2025

Gerald Lynn “Shotgun” Miller, born in Lake Charles on August 29, 1956, son of Arcade and Nell Jean Lognion Miller, passed away March 28, 2025, at the age of sixty-eight. Shotgun, as he was affectionally known, was a graduate of Bell City High School. He worked for many years with Whitaker & Webb as a surveyor, and later for his...

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...

Jane Pollack Oliver Augustine

Mar 26, 2025

Jane Pollack Oliver Augustine, born in Port Arthur, Texas on July 20, 1941, daughter of the late James Otis and Lucy (Savant) Oliver, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in the comfort of her home. She was eighty-three. Jane embodied the true definition of homemaker. Her home was filled with love for her family, and she excelled in taking care...

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...

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...