Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Monsignor Charles J. Dubois
Jun 23, 2025
Full obituary pending:
Monsignor Charles J. Dubois, 85, a priest of sixty years of the Diocese of Lake Charles, died Monday, June 23, 2025 at Harbor Hospice. He had been in the comfort of his home until Monday evening.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM Wednesday July 2nd, 2025 in the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church....
Joan Johnson
Jun 23, 2025
Joan Works Johnson, born January 8, 1937, passed away June 23, 2025 at the age of 88.
Our mother, Joan Johnson, was a devout Catholic, a woman of substance and our mentor, role model and later our friend. She was a proud Texan but loved the culture of Southwest Louisiana. Her resilience through the ups and down's of her life...
Leon Quebodeaux Jr.
Jun 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Leon Quebodeaux Jr."Papa Smurf," who left this world on June 23, 2025, at the age of 89. Leon was born on October 28, 1935, in Gueydan, LA, and he spent his later years in Lake Charles, LA, where he made a name for himself as the beloved "mayor of...
Patricia Ann Styron
Jun 23, 2025
Patricia Ann Styron, 77, passed away on June 23, 2025, in Hackberry, LA.
Patricia Ann Styron was born on March 17, 1948, in Lake Charles, LA, to Tansy Davis and Idel Davis. Patricia was best known for loving and spending time with her family and friends the most. She loved dancing and having a party with all who knew her. Patricia...
Wenona Ewing Shearman
Jun 21, 2025
Wenona Ewing Shearman "Noni," 62, passed away on June 21, 2025 in a Lake Charles care center. She was born on September 28, 1962 in Lake Charles to Jennings T. Ewing, Sr. and Margaret Maggio Ewing.
Noni grew up in Lake Charles. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from McNeese State University. She served faithfully on the Vestry of St....
Barbara Ann Edigo
Jun 20, 2025
Barbara Ann LeBlanc Edigo, 89, of Moss Bluff passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025 in a local hospice facility.
Mrs. Edigo was born on April 16, 1936, in Mermentau, Louisiana, where she spent her early years before meeting the love of her life, Kenneth. They married and moved to Lake Charles shortly after, where they raised their three daughters. Mrs....
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 University...
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....
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,...
