Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Ltc John Ben Wright, Dds
Feb 19, 2021
LTC John Ben Wright, D.D.S., a.k.a., “Dr. J.B.”, passed away on February 19, 2021 at Saint Patrick’s Hospital in Lake Charles.
John Ben was born in Houston, Texas on August 5, 1941 to Harold Douglas Wright and Esther Duke Wright, both preceding him in death. He was also preceded in death by his two younger brothers, William Douglas “Billy Doug”...
Michael "Bubba" Hart
Feb 19, 2021
Michael “Bubba” Hart, 50, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 in his home.
Mr. Hart was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a 1988 graduate of LaGrange High School and continued his education at McNeese State University where he attained a Bachelor of Science in Business. Following graduation, he went on to study Process Technology...
Hayward Hebert, Sr.
Feb 17, 2021
Hayward Joseph Hebert, Sr., 83, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 4:00 AM on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 in his residence.
Mr. ebert was born September 29, 1937 in New Iberia, LA and has lived in Lake Charles for the past fifty-five years. He worked for Micelle’s Meat Market, Sunbeam and Guth before learning the pipefitter trade. He then began...
Lily Yvonne Doga
Feb 17, 2021
Lily Yvonne Doga, 78 of Lake Charles, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. She was born on February 21, 1942 to the late Seamon and Olga Benoit.
Lily was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She worked at the VFW Post 2130 in Lake Charles for many years.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Farral...
Arvel Bruce "A.B." West
Feb 16, 2021
Arvel Bruce “A.B.” West, 92, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 in a local hospital. Mr. West was born on December 28, 1928 in Hornbeck, La. to Estie and Hope Christie Chance West.
Arvel served his country in the United States Army as a truck driver during the Korean Conflict. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. ...
Forrest Peyton Youngblood, Jr.
Feb 16, 2021
Forrest Peyton Youngblood, Jr., 91, of Noble, LA, passed away on February 16, 2021 at his Family’s residence in Westlake, LA.
Peyton was born February 9, 1930 in Noble, LA to Forrest Peyton Youngblood, Sr., and Elaine Tatum Youngblood. He served his country honorably during the Korean War in the United States Army. He retired from Citgo in 1983 after...
Jimmy Carl Burk
Feb 15, 2021
Jimmy Carl Burk, 78 of Gillis, LA went to be the Lord on Monday, February 15, 2021.
He was born November 13, 1942 in Lawton, OK to his parents James and Ruby Burk.
Jimmy was a simple man who lived his life to the fullest, always find time to be the best husband, father and grandfather to his family. He...
Glenn J. Viator, Sr.
Feb 14, 2021
Glenn J. Viator, Sr., 71, of Westlake, passed into the loving arms of Jesus, on Sunday, February 14, with his loved ones at his side.
Glenn was a born in Lake Charles on February 6, 1950 and graduated from Marion High School in 1969.
Glenn joined the Lake Charles Fire Department on September 7, 1971 and rose through the ranks...
Terry Lee Marange Navarre
Feb 14, 2021
Terry Lee Marange/Navarre, 55, went to be with our Lord on Sunday February 14, 2021.
Terry was born on November 3, 1965 in Orange, TX to Cyril John Marange Sr. and Helen Jeanise. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She loved spending time with her family no matter the occasion and had a smile that could...
Gregory Wade Hampton
Feb 14, 2021
Gregory Wade Hampton, 65, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 in a local hospital following a brief illness.
Mr. Hampton was a native of Harlingen, TX and has lived in many areas throughout Louisiana, Texas and Tennessee as he followed his career path. In 2006 he returned to Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Haynesville High...
Scott Blake Gaspard
Feb 13, 2021
Scott Blake “Blake-O” Gaspard, 37, of Westlake, LA passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 in his home with his loving family by his side.
Blake-O was born on June 28, 1983 in Lake Charles, LA to Scott Graham Gaspard and Rhonda Manuel Dartez.
He was a sweetheart. He had an infectious smile. He loved cajun music, and especially loved...
Walter Louis Gardner
Feb 13, 2021
Walter Louis Gardner, 45 of Sulphur, LA was called Home on February 13, 2021. Walter was one of five children born to Robert Sr. and Cynthia Gardner. He was born on July 8, 1975 in Jackson, Mississippi. He was strong in his devotion to his family, his mother lovingly called him her little “Banty Rooster”. He was one they could...
Doyle David Cannon
Feb 13, 2021
Doyle passed away at home on February 13, 2021.
He was born April 25, 1936 in Sand Springs, OK. Doyle attended school in Sand Springs, received his BS from McNeese State University and his MS from Oklahoma State University. He retired as a Vocational Ag teacher after thirty-seven years. Doyle was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His career was...
Dixie Cowan Edwards
Feb 12, 2021
Dixie Cowan Edwards, 84, of Lake Charles, passed away suddenly on Friday February 12, 2021 at a local hospital.
Dixie was a native of Jasper County, Mo and longtime resident of Lake Charles. Dixie relocated to Lake Charles with her late husband, Donald. Together they established their home and raised their family in Lake Charles. She was an avid reader...
Roy Mervin Hicks
Feb 12, 2021
Roy Mervin Hicks, of Moss Bluff, LA, went to be with the Lord at 7:10 PM on Friday, February 12, 2021 in his residence.
Mr. Hicks was 89 years old, born November 5, 1931 in McCall, LA, and lived a number of years in the Reeves / Kinder areas before moving to Moss Bluff thirty-four years ago. He served his...
Jaimori "Mori" Jacobe Johnson
Feb 12, 2021
Jaimori JaCobe “Mori” Johnson, 22 of Lake Charles, LA was called Home on February 12, 2021.
Jaimori was born on July 24, 1998 in Lake Charles and was a life long resident of Southwest Louisiana and Texas.
When you look up the meaning of Jaimori; it stands for handsome and grace. In knowing Jaimori, you’d remember his infectious smile adorning...
Arthur Steven Fluitt
Feb 12, 2021
Arthur Steven Fluitt, 80, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 in the comfort of his home following a courageous battle with cancer.
Mr. Fluitt was born April 14, 1940 to Arthur Augustus Fluitt and Elvie Fletcher Fluitt in Dequincy, LA. He was a graduate of Dequincy High School where he played football and ran track. He was also a dancer...
Bonnie Jean Granger
Feb 11, 2021
Bonnie Jean Granger, 68, of Bell City passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 in a local hospital.
Ms. Granger was born in Lake Charles and proudly lived all her life on family land in Grangerville of Lake Charles. She was a 1970 graduate of Grand Lake High School and furthered her education to attain a Bachelor of Science and master’s...
Willie Lee "Billie" Owen
Feb 11, 2021
Willie “Billie” Owen, 86, of Lake Charles left this earthly world in the comfort of her own home with her husband by her side on Thursday, February 11, 2021. Mrs. Owen is survived by her devoted husband of 68 years, Richard Dale, their three sons, Richard Dale II (Jeri) of Sulphur, Alan Drew (Elizabeth) of Beaumont, TX, and John Christopher...
Fawn Nanette Davison Konieczny
Feb 11, 2021
Fawn Nanette Davison Konieczny, born August 19, 1947 in Staten Island, New York passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on February 11, 2021.
Upon marrying her husband of fifty-four years, Hans W. Konieczny, the couple moved to Westlake, Louisiana and started their family. From there, they began their business adventures that lasted for over twenty-nine years. First was...
