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Mymae Savoie

Mymae Savoie

Apr 2, 2025

Mymae Marie Savoie, 85, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She was born and raised in Creole, Louisiana, to Leva Duhon and Nita Broussard Duhon on March 22, 1940.

Mymae found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She loved gambling, especially at Coushatta, Isle of Capri, and the Golden Nugget. She also enjoyed sitting on...

Jackie Balfa

Jackie Balfa

Mar 30, 2025

Jackie Ann Balfa, 81, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, after a short illness. She was born to Beulah Granger and Marciel Manuel.

Jackie graduated from Mamou High School, where she met her husband, James. She was the heart of the family and a mother to anyone who needed one. As a young mother, she was a devoted homemaker and...

Rachel Sonnier

Rachel Sonnier

Mar 30, 2025

Rachel Ann LeBlanc Sonnier, 59, passed away on March 30, 2025 in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on March 18, 1966 in Lake Charles, LA to Daniel Oneal LeBlanc and Edna Hebert LeBlanc.

Rachel was a smiling face and a cheerful hello to all who met her. Rachel gave 31 years of service to First Federal Bank of Louisiana...

Laral Paul LaFleur

Laral Paul LaFleur

Mar 29, 2025

“FOR THE LORD LOVES THE JUST AND WILL NOT FORSAKE HIS FAITHFUL ONES: (Psalms 37:28)

On Saturday, March 29, 2025, surrounded by his daughter Karen and close friends, Laral gained his angelic wings and entered into his heavenly home.

Laral was born on November 12, 1938 to his parents Joe and Verdie Mae Lafleur. He attended Sacred Heart School. While there, he...

Ralph Broussard

Ralph Broussard

Mar 29, 2025

Ralph Hugh Broussard, Sr., 92, passed away peacefully at home on March 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 20, 1932, in Lake Arthur, Louisiana, Ralph proudly served in the U.S. Coast Guard before beginning a 43-year career with South Central Bell/AT&T. He married JoAnn McCabe Broussard in 1953, and together they built a life centered on...

Barry Bonin

Barry Bonin

Mar 29, 2025

Barry Bonin, 67 of Sulphur, La., passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025. Barry was born in New Iberia, La., on June 26, 1958.

Barry enjoyed a great camping trip and going fishing. He was very talented and loved working on vehicles. Spending time with his family and friends was very important to him. All those who knew him will miss...

Billy Dumatrait

Billy Dumatrait

Mar 28, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Billy Joe Dumatrait, who left us on March 28, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on January 28, 1937, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Billy lived a full and vibrant life, spending his later years in Ragley, Louisiana.

Billy spent his career as an office manager in the...

Margie Dailey

Margie Dailey

Mar 28, 2025

We are heartbroken to share that Margie Jean Dailey, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on March 6, 1937, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Margie touched the lives of everyone she met with her warm spirit.

Margie proudly spent her career as an Account Representative in the...

Edwin Leo Tate

Edwin Leo Tate

Mar 27, 2025

Edwin Leo Tate, infant son of Jason and Katy (Schultz) Tate of Bell City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 27, 2025 in a Baton Rouge Hospital surrounded by his family.

Edwin Leo’s short time on earth was filled with Love, Faith and Blessings. Leo was truly loved from the womb to his natural end.

He leaves to honor his memory his...

Letrecia Reeves

Letrecia Reeves

Mar 27, 2025

Letrecia "Bossy, Sassy, and Classy" Reeves, 90, passed away on March 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 4, 1935, to Estal and Marie Eggers in Covington, Indiana, and lived a life filled with strength, love, and unmistakable personality.

Letrecia was a woman who spoke her mind-if she loved you, you never doubted it, and...

Marjorie Mae Gray

Marjorie Mae Gray

Mar 27, 2025

Marjorie Mae Gray, 93, of Lake Charles passed away at 11:25 PM on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in a local hospital.

Mrs. Gray was born on June 14, 1931, in Launs Meg, LA, and was raised in Eunice, LA, where she spent her formative years before setting off on an adventure that would shape her life. At the age of 16,...

Juanita Palumbo

Juanita Palumbo

Mar 26, 2025

Juanita H. Pepper-Palumbo, 94, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her daughters and beloved pets. She was born in Snyder, Arkansas to Ella Mae Malloy-Pepper and Pryor J. Pepper on February 23, 1931. They resided in the picturesque town of Lake Village. She graduated from Lakeside High School in 1950.

She married Julius T. Palumbo in 1951; they settled...

Cheryl Townsend

Cheryl Townsend

Mar 26, 2025

Cheryl Townsend, 76, of Denham Springs, formerly of Cameron Parish, passed away suddenly on Wednesday March 26, 2025, at her residence in Denham Springs.

Cheryl was a native of Ellisville, MS and a longtime resident of Cameron Parish. She enjoyed working with plants and was a florist. She was a homemaker and remembered for her love of Family and spending time...

Lex Martin

Lex Martin

Mar 25, 2025

Lex Michael Martin, 63, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 surrounded by his family in Lake Charles, LA. He was born on May 8, 1961 to Joseph Harry Martin and Jeanelle Bertinot Martin on the Air Force Base in Sacramento, CA.

Lex loved sports from a young age as he played football in high school, and he became a...

Les Morkert

Les Morkert

Mar 24, 2025

Leslie Alfred Morkert, 76, passed away on March 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 25, 1948, in Oregon City, Oregon, and was the middle child of 12 siblings.

Les joined the United States Army at the young age of 17, which led to a distinguished 20-year career where he proudly served as a drill sergeant....

Jeannette Gale Granger

Jeannette Gale Granger

Mar 24, 2025

Jeannette Gale Girot Granger (69), born October 2nd, 1955, in Joppa, Illinois, went to be with Jesus on Monday March 24th, She passed peacefully surrounded by family.

Jeannette loved nothing more than spending time with her family and camping with her husband. You’d find her enjoying the back porch and loving on her animals any given day. She had a natural...

C. Johnette Ney

C. Johnette Ney

Mar 24, 2025

C. Johnette Ward Ney, of Lake Charles, passed away on the day following her 96th birthday on Monday, March 24, 2025 in a local care facility.

Born on March 23, 1929, in Rocky Branch, Louisiana, Mrs. Ney was raised in Epps, where she graduated from high school. She was married to Walter C. Ward for 14 years and blessed with three...

James Obry Vincent

James Obry Vincent

Mar 22, 2025

James O. Vincent, 71, of Carlyss, LA passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, surrounded with love and family. He was known for his heart of gold, sound advice and helping hand. He touched many lives with his kindness. James was a 1971 Sulphur High Graduate.

He is survived by daughter Jenny Vincent of Carlyss, son Jason Vincent of Dallas, Texas...

Kayleen Melissa Davis

Kayleen Melissa Davis

Mar 21, 2025

Kayleen Melissa Crawford Davis was born June 10, 1971, and passed away March 21, 2025, at the age of 53. Kayleen attended Community of Christ Church where she was a member all her life. She loved spending time with her family and friends more than anything.

Kayleen is survived by her daughter, Jessica (Brandon) Giles; daughter, Megan Davis (Alex) and son...

Joyce Johnson Pace

Joyce Johnson Pace

Mar 21, 2025

Joyce Merle Johnson Pace died peacefully at home surrounded by her family early morning, March 21, 2025. She was born January 28, 1931 to Audrey Merle Archer Johnson & Clifton Carlyle Johnson in Sonora, TX. She married Rev. Harvey Rudolph “Rudy” Pace at Munger Place Methodist Church on August 26, 1960 in Dallas, TX. She was a graduate of Sonora...

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