Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Brian Kelly Townsend
Dec 29, 2025
Brian Kelly Townsend, age 51, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025. Brian was born on March 29, 1974, in Lake Charles to the late Cornelius Carroll Townsend and Patricia Salsbury Townsend.
Kelly grew up in Southwest Louisiana, but lived a good part of his life in Kansas City, Missouri, and then in Ruston, Louisiana before...
Myrtis Kay
Jan 4, 2026
Myrtis Mary Kay passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and caregiver whose life was centered around love, family, and service to others.
Myrtis was a full-time mom, a cherished "Granny," and a caregiver in every sense of the word. She met the love of...
Bufford Henry LeJeune
Jan 3, 2026
Bufford Henry LeJeune, 86, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026. He was born on June 19, 1939, in Mowata, Louisiana, to Elie and Ursula Cormier LeJeune, and was raised on a rice farm where he learned the value of hard work, self-reliance, and faith.
A skilled carpenter by trade, Bufford was known for working with...
Mary Jane Smith Forestier
Jan 2, 2026
MARY JANE SMITH FORESTIER
JULY 25, 1935 – JANUARY 2, 2026
Mary Jane Smith Forestier, a woman of Catholic faith was born on July 25, 1935 to Paul Smith, Sr. and Mary Smith in Eunice, Louisiana. She was a graduate of Hathaway High School. Mary passed peacefully at Harbor Hospice of Lake Charles on January 2, 2026. She was a member of...
Janice Marie Maggio
Jan 1, 2026
Janice Marie Tillman Maggio was born on March 18, 1951, in Orange, TX. A resident of Vinton, she passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026.
She is survived by her children Kim Maggio (Kevin Augustine), Carlo Maggio (Kalli), her brother Clem Tillman (Kathy), sisters Gwen Romero and Tricia Bacon, her grandchildren Johnny Trahan, III, Samantha Ardoin (Christian), Honor, Charlee, Myles, Manny...
Roy Lee McCollough
Jan 1, 2026
Roy Lee McCollough, the second son of Bryce and Bertha McCollough of the Peason Community, was born May 29, 1949, and passed into the Arms of the Lord on January 1, 2026. Roy was raised in the Peason Community and attended school at Mount Carmel High School and at Florien High School where he graduated in the Class of 1968....
Darbina Hanks
Dec 31, 2025
Darbina Kay Hanks, 61, went to be with the lord on Dec 31, 2025. Darbina, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, was born on Aug 3, 1964, in Bremerhaven, Germany. where her dad served with the US Air Force, and later moved to Frankfurt, Germany. She later traveled with her family while her dad served in the Air...
Donald Eugene Vital
Dec 30, 2025
Donald "Duck" Eugene Vital was born on September 23, 1953, to Lee Sr. and Carrie Vital. He departed this life on December 30, 2025. Donald was baptized at ZTBC under Rev. Herman Weston, where he faithfully served as an usher and doorkeeper for the Lord.
Donald found joy in the open road. He began his career as a cross-country driver for...
Mary Jean Miller
Dec 29, 2025
Mary Jean Miller was a woman of unwavering faith, deep compassion, and unconditional love.
Born on October 3, 1942, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Melvin and Olevia Lubin, Mary’s life was firmly rooted in her devotion to God and her commitment to family. On December 29, 2025, she passed away peacefully at her home in Colorado Springs, Colorado, surrounded by loved...
Cora M. Arville
Dec 29, 2025
Cora M. Arville, of LeBleu Settlement passed away peacefully on Monday, December 29, 2025 at the age of 85. Cora was born in Lake Charles to Everett and Clara (LeBleu) Fruge on October 15, 1940.
Cora devoted her career to caregiving, providing compassion and support to those in need while working with the CARC healthcare team. Her nurturing spirit extended beyond...
Doris Mary "Pie" Boyett
Dec 27, 2025
Doris Mary “Pie” Boyett, 97, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She was born on December 15, 1928, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Adam “Pope” and Vivian Schexnailder Hebert.
Pie grew up in Plaquemine, Louisiana, with her parents and five siblings. She loved telling stories of how they would all walk home from Catholic school every...
Wilber Abshire
Dec 27, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wilber "Will" "Ducky" Abshire, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend, who left us on December 27, 2025 at the age of 78.
He was born on November 15, 1947, in Hayes, Calcasieu Parish. He lived most of his life in Calcasieu Parish.
He served in the U.S....
Armin Wolfgang Brahm
Dec 27, 2025
Armin Brahm passed away on December 27, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 5, 1934, in Duisberg, Germany to Elizabeth and Detlev Brahm. Much of his very early childhood was spent in Austria with his father, a teacher, who helped to shelter young children from the chaos of WWII. Armin was 11...
Marjorie "Margie" Touchet Beville
Dec 27, 2025
Marjorie “Margie” Touchet Beville, 90, of Lake Charles passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in her residence.
Born on July 1, 1935, in Duson, Louisiana, Mrs. Beville later made her home in Lake Charles, where she graduated from LaGrange High School. After raising her children, she devoted herself to running Touchet Grocery Store, the family business founded by her father.
A...
Shirley Celestine
Dec 26, 2025
On December 26, 2025, the world lost a vibrant soul, Shirley Marie Celestine, who departed this life surrounded by love and warmth, at the age of 68. Born on May 11, 1957, in Lafayette, LA, Shirley was a devoted mother, daughter, cherished sister, and beloved friend. She lived a life full of joy and connection, leaving an undeniable mark on...
Linda Faye Lognion
Dec 26, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Faye Lognion, who departed this life peacefully at her home on December 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 3, 1945, in Welsh, Louisiana, Linda was a cherished member of her community and lived a life filled with love, dedication, and joy.
Linda dedicated over 20...
James "JC" LeBleu
Dec 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James "JC" LeBleu, who left this world on December 25, 2025. Born on March 18, 1944, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, James was a beloved figure in our community, known for his passion for auto painting and the warmth he brought to everyone around him.
He is survived by his devoted...
Jessie Lee Hebert
Dec 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jessie Lee Hebert, a beloved son, brother, and friend, who left us on December 25, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on February 8, 1934, in Lacassine, Louisiana, Jessie lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a deep connection to his community.
A proud graduate of Lacassine High...
Clifford E. Bumpus
Dec 25, 2025
Clifford Erwin “Bump” Bumpus, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at his residence in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Clifford was born on May 4, 1931, in Hammond, Indiana, to Clarence and Helen Huntley Bumpus. He spent much of his youth in New Albany, Mississippi, years he often recalled with fondness and gratitude. He later made Lake Charles his home,...
Mark Veronie
Dec 25, 2025
Mark Wayne Veronie, 49, of Lake Charles, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, in his Grand Lake, Louisiana home. He was born on May 29, 1976, in Sulphur, Louisiana, to Joe and Linda Menard Veronie.
Mark and his beloved wife, Angel, made their home in Grand Lake, where they raised their three children and opened their hearts to many others,...
