Local Obituaries

Jul 14, 2023

Jul 14, 2023

Gwendolyn McClelland Pierce 71, was born on November 29, 1951, in Deweyville, Texas.  She passed away on July 14, 2023, peacefully in her home.  She enjoyed cooking, plants, and watching western movies.Gwen is survived by her 3 children, Gayle Beeler (Scott) of Edgerly, Karrie Vining (Ryan) of Carlyss and Kaleb McClelland of Edgerly; one brother, Johnny McClelland (Diana) of Edgerly;...

Jul 13, 2023

Magdalene Marie Martin, 76, of Lake Charles died at 8:02 PM Thursday, July 13, 2023 at a local healthcare facility.

Mrs. Martin was a native and life resident of Lake Charles.  She attended Rosteet Junior High School and St. Charles Academy.  She was a beverage supervisor at local casinos for many years.  

She leaves to cherish her memory, her...

Jul 11, 2023

Tiny Angel

For brief and fleeting moment, an angel touched the ground;With tiny wings and halo, and sweet, soft angel sounds.

Blessing the lives of others, in beauty and in grace;Those who saw the angel, knew God had kissed her tiny face.

The angel came for reasons we may not understand;A journey brief, with gifts so great, and guided by...

Jul 11, 2023

Cpl. Colby Callaway, 32, passed away on July 11, 2023.

He served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps for four years where he was meritoriously promoted to the rank of Private First Class at the conclusion of the Crucible. He was a decorated Combat Veteran who served in Afghanistan. His four year service concluded at the rank...

Jul 10, 2023

Ella Mae “T-Mae” Booth, went to her Heavenly home on Monday July 10, 2023. She was born on December 9, 1927, in Grand Chenier, Louisiana to Drozan and Clodia Miller. She had two beloved siblings whom she adored, Lee Miller and Corrine Miller Granger. T-Mae was a Queen from the second she was born. She loved her family and loved...

Jul 9, 2023

A Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM Friday July 14, 2023, at St. Margaret Catholic Church, 2500 Enterprise Blvd in Lake Charles. Father Matthew Cormier will officiate. Interment services will follow at Consolata Cemetery. Visitation Thursday will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a Rosary prayer service beginning at 6:00 PM at in the Chapel of Johnson...

Jul 8, 2023

Ruby Nell Rogers, age 98, passed away on July 8, 2023 in Lake Charles, Louisiana after dealing with a short illness.

She was born June 21, 1925 in Gibson Station, Virginia to the late Shelby and Nottie Britton. She attended Thomas Walker High School, then went on to attend Lincoln Memorial University for a year where she met the love...

Jul 8, 2023

Juli K. Papania Vallette, 42, of Lake Charles, passed away on July 8, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family.  A native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Juli was born on February 9, 1981 to David Papania and Tommie Gayle Townsley.  She was a graduate of Sulphur High School, received a Bachelor of Science degree from McNeese State...

Jul 7, 2023

Yvonne Esther Adams Vives, 61, of Iowa, LA., passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023 in Lake Charles. Yvonne was born on November 2, 1961, in New York City, NY., to Keith B. Adams of Windsor England and Ann M. Dray Adams of Kent England.

After  graduating from Levittown Memorial High School, Yvonne served in the U.S Army as a...

Jul 7, 2023

Randalin Crain, 63, passed away on July 7, 2023.

To say she was “one of a kind” was an understatement. If you knew her, you quickly learned her free spirit, tell it how it is, personality was something you would love about her and respect. She enjoyed being outdoors with her family and telling stories of growing up in Grand...

Jul 7, 2023

Sadly, Martha Lillian Armistead McHale left us on Friday, July 7, 2023.

Martha grew up in Shreveport, LA, but lived for a time in New Orleans when her older brothers were in medical school. Martha graduated from C.E. Byrd High School in Shreveport with honors and then graduated from Newcomb College. After graduating from Newcomb, Martha married Robert M. “Bob”...

Jul 7, 2023

Genevive “Gen” Crain, 89, was born on April 17, 1934 in Crowley, Louisiana. She died on July 7, 2023 at the age of 89 in Sulphur, Louisiana at Holly Hill Nursing Home. Gen was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on July 5, 1969 at the age of 35. She spent a number of years in nursing homes. Gen enjoyed...

Jul 6, 2023

Dorothy Johnson, 71, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023 in a local care facility.

She was born on August 16, 1951 in Oakdale, LA to Anley and Joan Rider. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed working in her yard, spending time with her grandchildren, and talking with her sister on her...

Jul 6, 2023

Vickie Benavidez 69, of Lake Charles, LA passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 6, 2023.

Mrs. Benavidez was born on February 5, 1954, in Kinder, LA, and lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a beautician since the age of 18 and loved to share her smile with everyone.

Those left to cherish her...

Jul 6, 2023

Eugene "Gene" H. Ammons, a beloved husband, devoted father, and accomplished Mechanical Engineer, peacefully passed away on July 6, 2023, at the age of 88.

He was born on November 26, 1934, in Robeline, Louisiana to Wiley and Liller Mae Ammons, and was the ninth of 10 children. Gene proudly graduated from Louisiana Tech University, where his passion for engineering...

Jul 6, 2023

Carolyn Sue Reon, 81, of Lake Charles passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023 in a Sulphur care center. 

Carolyn was born in Lake Charles on August 24, 1941.  She chose to live a simple but beautiful life. Although she may have been small in stature, she was a giant when it came to love and compassion. Whether it...

Jul 6, 2023

“Kim” Kimberly Thibodeaux, 52 passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023, in Ochsner’s Medical Center of New Orleans.  

Kim was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and resided in Moss Bluff.  Raised in a military family, she experienced traveling and living throughout the world. Kim enjoyed photography, scrapbooking, and was exceptionally gifted in organization; often organizing homes for others.  She was...

Jul 5, 2023

Gary Wayne “Joe” Goudeau, Jr, 58, of Moss Bluff passed away at 6:47 AM on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 in the comfort of his home.

Mr. Goudeau was born on September 20, 1964 in Topeka, KS and lived all of his life in the Lake area where he was a graduate of Sulphur High School.   Following graduation, he enlisted in...

Jul 5, 2023

Sandra Ann (Ducky) Breaux, 60, of Lacassine, passed away suddenly on Wednesday July 5 in Lake Charles.

Ducky was a native and life-long resident of the Lake area. She proudly served as a department manager at the Wal-Mart Super Center on the Bayou. Previously she was a representative at Insurance Unlimited. Ducky will be most remembered for her positive outlook...