Local Obituaries

Jan 10, 2022

Billie Jean Wilkins Dumas, 94, of Westlake, LA passed away peacefully on January 10, 2022 in a local care facility.  She was born on September 27, 1927 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma to Jeff Richard and Grace Ola Thornton Wilkins.

Billie grew up in Vernon, TX.  She moved to Lake Charles in the 40’s.  She worked at Caraway’s Pharmacy in Westlake...

Jan 10, 2022

Barbara Hill, 81, passed from this life to the loving arms of her Savior January 10, 2022. She was born August 18, 1940, to Edward and Tommie Fox.

Barbara was an avid reader who always kept her library card and kindle reader close by. Her love for reading translated into a love for learning that never stopped until the day...

Jan 8, 2022

Alan Leland Hill, 71, passed away on January 11, 2022. He was a retired Human Resource Manager at Levingston Group of 23 years. He loved tinkering with his classic truck, being inventive in his shop, and spending time with his grandkids. Alan is survived by his family of Sulphur, wife Rene’ Gastinel Hill, son Jacob Hill and wife Tiffany; daughter...

Jan 8, 2022

Linda Faye Foreman born on November 15, 1955. She passed on January 8, 2022, at the age of 66, parents were Jesse and Juanita Richard both preceded in death.

Linda had a huge heart and always tried to help anyone who needed anything. She was a wonderful mother who no matter how hard life was she never quit on...

Jan 8, 2022

Pauline Frances Gray Jackson, 88, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, January 8th, 2022 in a local healthcare facility.

Private Interment services with her husband will be at Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery in Groves, TX.  Ms. Polly’s dear friends will lead prayer.  Arrangements were trusted to the care of Johnson Funeral Home.

Jan 8, 2022

He was born Richard Lynn McKinzey but was known to family and friends as Pete.

Pete was born on October 8, 1946, in Amarillo TX to Millard Purvis and Alice Rosanna Milburn McKinzey. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by longtime companion Carolyn Sharp, his brother Clarence Daniel “Danny” McKinzey and wife Glenda, sister Kiana...

Jan 7, 2022

Sebastian “Roy” Reale, 78, of Lake Charles passed away on January 7, 2022 in a local care facility.

Sebastian was born in Sicily on March 22, 1943 and moved to the United States in 1967.  He opened D &R Automotive in 1980 and owned it for 41 years.  Sebastian was an avid player and legendary icon as a soccer athlete...

Jan 7, 2022

Donald Lee “Sam” Benoit, 83, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022 in an Alexandria hospital.

Sam was born July 7, 1938 in Lake Charles, LA.  He was a loving father, grandfather and companion.  He is most known in Allen Parish as the Golf Pro at the Oberlin Country Club for many years.  He made friends instantly with his easy-going...

Jan 7, 2022

Jan 7, 2022

Maria Del Carmen Diaz Varela, 75, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, January 7th, 2022 surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Varela was a native of Honduras where she learned to dance and enjoy life, resulting in a beautiful soul.  Her love of dance and spirit followed her throughout her life.  

Following graduation from Auxiliadora Institute in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Mrs....

Jan 6, 2022

Ira B. Vinson, 68, died Thursday, January 6, 2022, in Amarillo, Texas, following a sudden illness.

Born to Odell Lee Vinson and Mildred Augusta Neal Vinson in Port Sulphur, Louisiana, Mr. Vinson was reared in Lake Charles and was a 1971 graduate of Lake Charles High School.  He and his family moved to El Lago, Texas in 2000, where he...

Jan 5, 2022

Bro. Dwayne Anthony Rider, 51, was called home to the Lord on January 5, 2022.

Dwayne was born July 6, 1970 in Lake Charles, LA and was a graduate of Barbe High School.  Upon graduation, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps.  He had a thirty-year career in law enforcement, first with the Lake Charles Police Department, where he was...

Jan 4, 2022

Aulpheda (Freada) M. Powell Bonner, 77 went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 in a local hospital. She was born on November 18, 1944, to Dewitt C. and Iretha Corkran Powell in Lake Charles, LA.

She attended LaGrange High School, and after graduation went on to pursue a career in nursing as a dedicated Labor and...

Jan 4, 2022

Larry Joe Coleman, 67, of Sulphur was called to Heaven on January 4, 2022, surrounded by his family.  Larry was born on June 15, 1954, in Hodge, LA, to Marvin and Vonice (Hinton) Coleman.  He was a 1972 graduate of Sulphur High School and retired from Firestone Polymers after 23 years.  Larry loved spending time with his family, listening to...

Jan 3, 2022

Katharine Lassiter Butte Barbier, 93, passed away on January 3, 2022, surrounded by her family.  Katharine was born on November 8, 1928, in Lincolnton, North Carolina, to her late parents, I. Harding Butte and Roberta Sutton Crews Butte. 

Katharine’s early education was in Asheville, N. C. She attended Highland Park Junior High in Highland Park, TX. She was a...

Jan 2, 2022

Kathleen Ford-Wilson, 74 passed away in a local hospital on Sunday, January 2, 2022.  She was born on November 15, 1947 to Samuel and Faye Spell Bourgeois in Crowley, LA.

She was born in Crowley, LA but raised in Lake Charles.  She moved to Houston in her 30’s where she began her love for travel and adventure.  She worked in...

Jan 2, 2022

Marsha Trahan DeMary, 57, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 2:32 AM on Sunday, January 2, 2022 in a local hospital.

Mrs. DeMary was born January 24, 1964 in Lake Charles, LA, where she was a lifelong resident and a 1983 graduate of Lake Charles High School.  She was raised Catholic and Baptist and held on to her belief...

Jan 2, 2022

Paul Clayton Boudreaux was born November 17, 1938, in Youngsville, Louisiana to Dennis and Noelee Boudreaux.

He grew up in Lake Charles, and at age nineteen he enlisted into the United States Army. He was stationed in Germany following World War II where he rebuilt military bases. He received an honorable discharge, returning home after three years of service.

He...

Jan 1, 2022

Maudell Langley was born on February 7, 1935 to Dexter and Doris Sargent. She passed into glory on January 1, 2022, surrounded by her beloved family. She was a graduate of Marion High School and Faith Bible Institute, and was a long-time member of Friendship Baptist Church of Lake Charles.

Maudell enjoyed hosting widows’ dinners in her home every month....

Jan 1, 2022

Dr. Lofton passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 after a year long battle with ALS.  He died at home surrounded by family and friends.

Robert  was the oldest of three boys born to Matt and Frankie Lofton.  He was born in Alexandria, Louisiana and raised in Ball, Louisiana.  By the age of 16 he knew he wanted to be a...