Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
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...
Jayron Malik Roscoe
Mar 14, 2025
Jayron Malik Roscoe, 28, of Lake Charles, passed away unexpectedly on Friday March 14, 2025.
Jayron, a beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend, was born on September 30, 1996 to Tammy Roscoe & Dwight O’Neal. A native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a 2014 graduate of Barbe High School, where he played soccer. Following graduation from high...
Charlene "Charlie" O'Malley
Mar 14, 2025
Charlene “Charlie” O’Malley, 73, of Lake Charles passed away at 10:36 AM on Friday, March 14, 2025 in a local hospital.
Born and raised in Lake Charles, Mrs. O’Malley graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1969 before continuing her education at McNeese State University, where she earned an associate's degree in Secretarial Science. She went on to work as an...
Lois "Georgie" Stoddard
Mar 14, 2025
Lois "Georgie" Stoddard, 66, of Lake Charles, passed away on March 14, 2025. Born deaf and mute, Georgie never let her disability define or limit her. She lived life on her own terms, full of adventure, independence, and joy.
Georgie attended the Louisiana School for the Deaf in Baton Rouge and later returned to Lake Charles, where she became a local...
Robert Hermann
Mar 13, 2025
Robert "Bobby" Joseph Hermann, 80, of Lake Charles, passed away on March 13, 2025. Born and raised in Lake Charles, Bobby was truly the life of the party. Wherever he went, he was sure to be seen and heard.
Bobby loved spending time at the casinos, earning himself the nickname "The Godfather" among his friends. It was at Delta Downs...
Linda Marie Miller Conner
Mar 13, 2025
Linda Marie Miller Conner, formerly of Cameron, then Creole, left this world in her new home in Lake Charles, Thursday March 13, 2025.
Linda was a loving wife to her husband for 54 years, Bobby; a wonderful mother to her children, Todd (Michelle) and Lynsi (Patrick); a devoted grandmother to her grandchildren, Kallan, Ali, and John Conner, and Lily, Conner, and...
Edward Comeaux
Mar 12, 2025
With heartfelt sadness, we announce the passing of Edward Comeaux on March 12, 2025, at the age of 97. He was a loving and devoted husband, daddy, pops, and great pops to all whose lives he touched.
Edward was born in Welsh to Damond Comeaux and Ella Broussard Comeaux on February 15, 1928. Edward served his country honorably in the...
Sarah Alice Logan
Mar 12, 2025
Sarah Alice Logan, 81, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, March 12,2025. Alice loved cutting grass and planting her flowers, She enjoyed cooking and caring for all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Alice favorite holiday was Christmas and she was bound and determined to give each child, grandchild, and great grandchild a gift. She absolutely loved telling...
Lanson Vidrine
Mar 12, 2025
Lanson Vidrine, a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, passed away on his 99th birthday, March 12, 2025, in the comfort of his home. He was the last surviving sibling of ten children.
Born and raised in Lake Charles, Mr. Vidrine led a full and meaningful life, always dedicated to his family and community. He served his country as a member of...
Diana T. Duplantis
Mar 12, 2025
Diana T. Duplantis, born in Elton on January 21, 1949, daughter of the late Avery and Rita Granger Trahan, passed away March 12, 2025, at the age of seventy-six. A graduate of Fenton High School, Diana attended Sowela. She enjoyed cooking, reading, and playing cards with her sisters. She will be missed by all who know her. She is preceded...
