Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
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,...
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....
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,...
Gloria Jean Morris
Jun 12, 2025
Gloria Jean Morris, 82, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025 in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on December 22, 1942 in Kaplan, LA to Joseph Boudreaux and Jeanne Monceaux Boudreaux.
Gloria was devoted to her family and friends. As a mother, she was always there for her sons, both as they were growing and as adults. As a friend,...
Dolores Duplechin
Jun 12, 2025
On June 12, 2025, our beloved mother, Dolores Dell McClelland Duplechin, 92, was called home to be with the Lord.
Dolores lived a life rooted in faith and devoted to Christ. She was a woman of unwavering belief who began each day with her Bible and journal, praying for all 66 of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren by name.
Dolores was...
Stuart Biven
Jun 11, 2025
Stuart Thomas Biven, 68, passed away on June 11, 2025, in Geismar, Louisiana. Born on May 31, 1957, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Stuart was the beloved son of Wilbur Biven and Ruth Broussard Biven.
A proud graduate of Barbe High School, Stuart was part of the school's very first four-year graduating class. During his high school years, he played trumpet in...
Dr. Thomas Bryan Ford
Jun 11, 2025
Dr. Thomas Bryan “Tom” Ford, 72, of Lake Charles, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday June 11, 2025, at his residence.
Tom was born February 28, 1953, a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He graduated in 1971 from Lake Charles High School and attended McNeese State University, before being accepted into the LSU Medical School in New Orleans under the...
Manuel Omero Garces
Jun 11, 2025
Manuel Omero Garces, 75 of Sulphur, LA passed away on June 11, 2025.
He was the eldest son of Roque & Paula Garces and was born March 20, 1950, in Mercedes, TX.
He was a graduate of Mercedes High School. His love of travel started at an early age, secondary to his knowledge and skill of construction, which allowed him to work...
Sally Ann Wilson Mondella
Jun 10, 2025
Sally Ann Wilson Mondella, 85, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 10, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 29, 1940 to parents Sally Mae Greene and Vernon Leroy Wilson.
Sally graduated from Texas University with a Bachelor’s Degree in History and with a Minor in English. Her favorite past times included playing the piano, reading, watching her beloved...
Sherman J. Solari, Jr.
Jun 10, 2025
Sherman J. Solari, Jr. passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, the 10th of June, 2025. It was a blessing to have his three children caring for him together through his last day in this earthly life. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, the 13th of June, in the Cathedral of the Immaculate...
Bryan Charles Higginbotham, Jr.
Jun 9, 2025
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born, I set you apart.” – Jeremiah 1:5
A Brief but Beautiful Life
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son, Bryan Charles Higginbotham Jr., who was born on June 9th, 2025, and passed on the same day. Though his time with us was brief, his...
Gwen Huggs
Jun 9, 2025
Wanda Gwen O’Neal Huggs, 73, passed away on June 9, 2025, in Conroe, Texas, surrounded by her family. Gwen was a 1970 graduate of Sulphur High School. She enjoyed bowling and won many trophies in her earlier years. Gwen was happiest being a stay at home mother with her girls. She loved being with her grandchildren whom she called her...
