Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Morgan Nelson "Black" Faulk
Jul 14, 2023
Morgan Nelson “Black” Faulk, 88, passed away on July 14, 2023. He was born on December 6, 1934, in Grand Lake, Louisiana to Nelson and Lona Theriot Faulk.
Black grew up during tough times and learned a strong work ethic at an early age. He worked in the rice fields and construction before retiring from Calcasieu Parish Gravity Drainage as...
Shirl Ann Wade
Jul 14, 2023
On Friday, July 14th, 2023, Shirl Ann (Wuelfing) Wade passed away peacefully at home with her husband, Tom, at the age of 60 in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Born June 25th, 1963, to Shirley and Otto Wuelfing, Shirl was raised with her two siblings, Tammy and Eric, in and around St. Louis, Missouri. Shirl’s parents instilled in her a passion for travel...
Avelina Baltazar Johnson
Jul 14, 2023
Avelina "Mao" Baltazar Johnson, 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 14, 2023, as she went to her Heavenly home.
She was born on February 5, 1937, in Manila, Philippines to Claudia and Albert James Baltazar. She was married to late husband Ronald Royce Johnson. Avelina is survived by her children and their families, Olivia Baltazar and husband Salvador...
Gwendolyn Mcclelland Pierce
Jul 14, 2023
Gwendolyn McClelland Pierce 71, was born on November 29, 1951, in Deweyville, Texas. She passed away on July 14, 2023, peacefully in her home. She enjoyed cooking, plants, and watching western movies.Gwen is survived by her 3 children, Gayle Beeler (Scott) of Edgerly, Karrie Vining (Ryan) of Carlyss and Kaleb McClelland of Edgerly; one brother, Johnny McClelland (Diana) of Edgerly;...
Magdalene Marie Martin
Jul 13, 2023
Magdalene Marie Martin, 76, of Lake Charles died at 8:02 PM Thursday, July 13, 2023 at a local healthcare facility.
Mrs. Martin was a native and life resident of Lake Charles. She attended Rosteet Junior High School and St. Charles Academy. She was a beverage supervisor at local casinos for many years.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her...
Hallie Paige Cooley
Jul 11, 2023
Tiny Angel
For brief and fleeting moment, an angel touched the ground;With tiny wings and halo, and sweet, soft angel sounds.
Blessing the lives of others, in beauty and in grace;Those who saw the angel, knew God had kissed her tiny face.
The angel came for reasons we may not understand;A journey brief, with gifts so great, and guided by...
Colby Callaway
Jul 11, 2023
Cpl. Colby Callaway, 32, passed away on July 11, 2023.
He served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps for four years where he was meritoriously promoted to the rank of Private First Class at the conclusion of the Crucible. He was a decorated Combat Veteran who served in Afghanistan. His four year service concluded at the rank...
Ella "T-Mae" Booth
Jul 10, 2023
Ella Mae “T-Mae” Booth, went to her Heavenly home on Monday July 10, 2023. She was born on December 9, 1927, in Grand Chenier, Louisiana to Drozan and Clodia Miller. She had two beloved siblings whom she adored, Lee Miller and Corrine Miller Granger. T-Mae was a Queen from the second she was born. She loved her family and loved...
Catherine Polito "Kitty" Eccles
Jul 9, 2023
A Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM Friday July 14, 2023, at St. Margaret Catholic Church, 2500 Enterprise Blvd in Lake Charles. Father Matthew Cormier will officiate. Interment services will follow at Consolata Cemetery. Visitation Thursday will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a Rosary prayer service beginning at 6:00 PM at in the Chapel of Johnson...
Ruby Nell Rogers
Jul 8, 2023
Ruby Nell Rogers, age 98, passed away on July 8, 2023 in Lake Charles, Louisiana after dealing with a short illness.
She was born June 21, 1925 in Gibson Station, Virginia to the late Shelby and Nottie Britton. She attended Thomas Walker High School, then went on to attend Lincoln Memorial University for a year where she met the love...
Juli K. Papania Vallette
Jul 8, 2023
Juli K. Papania Vallette, 42, of Lake Charles, passed away on July 8, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family. A native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Juli was born on February 9, 1981 to David Papania and Tommie Gayle Townsley. She was a graduate of Sulphur High School, received a Bachelor of Science degree from McNeese State...
Yvonne Esther Adams Vives
Jul 7, 2023
Yvonne Esther Adams Vives, 61, of Iowa, LA., passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023 in Lake Charles. Yvonne was born on November 2, 1961, in New York City, NY., to Keith B. Adams of Windsor England and Ann M. Dray Adams of Kent England.
After graduating from Levittown Memorial High School, Yvonne served in the U.S Army as a...
Randalin Crain
Jul 7, 2023
Randalin Crain, 63, passed away on July 7, 2023.
To say she was “one of a kind” was an understatement. If you knew her, you quickly learned her free spirit, tell it how it is, personality was something you would love about her and respect. She enjoyed being outdoors with her family and telling stories of growing up in Grand...
Martha Lillian Armistead Mchale
Jul 7, 2023
Sadly, Martha Lillian Armistead McHale left us on Friday, July 7, 2023.
Martha grew up in Shreveport, LA, but lived for a time in New Orleans when her older brothers were in medical school. Martha graduated from C.E. Byrd High School in Shreveport with honors and then graduated from Newcomb College. After graduating from Newcomb, Martha married Robert M. “Bob”...
Genevive "Gen" Crain
Jul 7, 2023
Genevive “Gen” Crain, 89, was born on April 17, 1934 in Crowley, Louisiana. She died on July 7, 2023 at the age of 89 in Sulphur, Louisiana at Holly Hill Nursing Home. Gen was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on July 5, 1969 at the age of 35. She spent a number of years in nursing homes. Gen enjoyed...
Dorothy Johnson
Jul 6, 2023
Dorothy Johnson, 71, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023 in a local care facility.
She was born on August 16, 1951 in Oakdale, LA to Anley and Joan Rider. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed working in her yard, spending time with her grandchildren, and talking with her sister on her...
Vickie Benavidez
Jul 6, 2023
Vickie Benavidez 69, of Lake Charles, LA passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 6, 2023.
Mrs. Benavidez was born on February 5, 1954, in Kinder, LA, and lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a beautician since the age of 18 and loved to share her smile with everyone.
Those left to cherish her...
Eugene "Gene" H. Ammons
Jul 6, 2023
Eugene "Gene" H. Ammons, a beloved husband, devoted father, and accomplished Mechanical Engineer, peacefully passed away on July 6, 2023, at the age of 88.
He was born on November 26, 1934, in Robeline, Louisiana to Wiley and Liller Mae Ammons, and was the ninth of 10 children. Gene proudly graduated from Louisiana Tech University, where his passion for engineering...
Carolyn Sue Reon
Jul 6, 2023
Carolyn Sue Reon, 81, of Lake Charles passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023 in a Sulphur care center.
Carolyn was born in Lake Charles on August 24, 1941. She chose to live a simple but beautiful life. Although she may have been small in stature, she was a giant when it came to love and compassion. Whether it...
