Local Obituaries

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Paul Clifford Gary Sr.

Mar 21, 2025

Paul Clifford Gary, Sr., 89, of Hayes, Louisiana passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 in his residence surrounded by his loving children. Born to the late Ferdinand and Rose Gary on July 2, 1935, he devoted his life to his country and family.

After graduating from Grand Lake High School, Paul married the love of his life, the late Agnes...

Jean Miller

Mar 20, 2025

Elsie Jean Miller, 84, passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at her home in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on December 3, 1940 in Roanoke, LA to Armand Lavergne and Ella Courville Lavergne.

Jean worked for Resthaven Nursing Home before choosing to be a private caregiver to the elderly. She was...

Michael W. "Mickey" Hart

Mar 20, 2025

Michael W. "Mickey" Hart, 83, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Mickey was born on August 13, 1941, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Earl Webster and Inke Burns Hart.

In 1967, Mickey married the love of his life, Gail Faver Hart, sharing 57 years of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Together, they created a home...

Constance Shuff

Mar 20, 2025

Obituary for Constance Ann Shuff

Connie Ann Shuff, born on October 7, 1953, in Jennings, Louisiana, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025, on the first day of Spring. She would not want you to be sad, but to embrace the beauty and rebirth that follows.

Raised in Lacassine, Connie graduated from Lacassine High School, and throughout her life,...

John Window

Mar 19, 2025

John Joseph "JJ" Window III, born August 4, 1939, was welcomed home on March 19, 2025. So many loved ones have passed before him and with enthusiasm, greeted JJ upon his arrival, gleefully waiting for him to retell a story or two. JJ was a fabulous storyteller for his memory was vivid and he loved telling his own stories. JJ...

Jackie Zerangue

Mar 19, 2025

Jacquetta "Jackie" Gaspard Zerangue, 70, passed away on March 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 29, 1954, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to JC Gaspard and Betty Lou Graham.

Jackie was a true servant at heart, always putting her family and friends first. She was a devoted wife, loving mom, adoring Meme, and a cherished friend....

Carl Ardoin

Mar 19, 2025

Carl Bennett “Sleepy” Ardoin, 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 12, 1943, to Rose Mae Duplechin and Dominque Ardoin.

Carl was a graduate of LaGrange High School and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Navy for six years. Following his military service, Carl...

Greg Richard

Mar 17, 2025

Gregory Evan Richard, 67, of Moss Bluff, Louisiana was called home at 6:00 PM on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Christus Oschner St. Patrick Hospital. He was born April 27, 1957 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was one of four children born to the late Eugene Richard, and Carolyn Richard of Moss Bluff, LA.

Greg was an Operator for...

Maura Cassia

Mar 15, 2025

Maura Dea Cassia, 64, of Moss Bluff, LA was called Home March 15, 2025 following her courageous battle with cancer.

She was born July 12, 1960, in Mamou, LA. She was one of eight children born to the late Georgia Helen Bondick and Jesse Lee Richard.

Maura’s love of family started as a child, being one of eight children, she grew up...

Hwa Ok Perry

Mar 15, 2025

Hwa Ok Perry, 74, passed away on March 15, 2025 at her residence with her children by her side. Born in a small rice-farming community in rural South Korea, she was the second of seven children. As a young girl, she moved to the big city of Seoul, where fate led her to Michael Lynn Perry, an American soldier. Their...

Jayron Malik Roscoe

Mar 14, 2025

Jayron Malik Roscoe, 28, of Lake Charles, passed away unexpectedly on Friday March 14, 2025.

Jayron, a beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend, was born on September 30, 1996 to Tammy Roscoe & Dwight O’Neal. A native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a 2014 graduate of Barbe High School, where he played soccer. Following graduation from high...

Charlene "Charlie" O'Malley

Mar 14, 2025

Charlene “Charlie” O’Malley, 73, of Lake Charles passed away at 10:36 AM on Friday, March 14, 2025 in a local hospital.

Born and raised in Lake Charles, Mrs. O’Malley graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1969 before continuing her education at McNeese State University, where she earned an associate's degree in Secretarial Science. She went on to work as an...

Lois "Georgie" Stoddard

Mar 14, 2025

Lois "Georgie" Stoddard, 66, of Lake Charles, passed away on March 14, 2025. Born deaf and mute, Georgie never let her disability define or limit her. She lived life on her own terms, full of adventure, independence, and joy.

Georgie attended the Louisiana School for the Deaf in Baton Rouge and later returned to Lake Charles, where she became a local...