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Larry Sargent

Larry Sargent

Mar 4, 2025

Larry J Sargent Sr, 85, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 4, 2025 with his family at his side.

Larry was born to Densel and Fedora Whittekind Sargent in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. While he was still young, his family was transferred to Lake Charles and then to New Orleans, where he met the love of his life, Gail.

When...

Anthony Johnson

Anthony Johnson

Mar 1, 2025

On March 1st, 2025 Anthony "Bubba" Johnson, of Lake Charles, left this world to dance in the streets of heaven with Our lord. He was surrounded until the very end by those he loved the most.

Bubba was a dedicated husband, a loving father, and the best pawpaw. Those left to cherish his memory are the love of his...

Wayde Fontenot

Wayde Fontenot

Feb 26, 2025

Wayde Scott Fontenot, a beloved father & brother passed away on February 26, 2025, at the age of 56. Born on July 23, 1968, Wayde lived a life filled with passion, creativity, and love, leaving behind a legacy that will be celebrated by all who knew him.

Wayde was a talented painter in the automotive industry, known for his dedication to...

Gail Ann Sargent

Gail Ann Sargent

Feb 26, 2025

Gail Sargent, 83, of Lake Charles, passed away Wednesday February 26, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Gail was born in New Orleans to Henry and Lola Marie Lengendre Strain. When she was 16, a charming young man walked up to her in their high school gym and said “you are the girl I’m going to marry.” Just two short years later,...

Johnny Vincent

Johnny Vincent

Feb 8, 2025

Johnny Vincent age 83 passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025. He was born February 24, 1941 to Walter and Margaret (Maggie) Vincent. He was married to Mary O'Quain Vincent for 66 years.

Known as the Mayor of Todd Street, Johnny loved to be outside from sun up to sun down. Johnny worked running drag lines and when he wasn't...

Elsie “Heather” Mae Ramos

Elsie “Heather” Mae Ramos

Jan 27, 2025

 Wife, mother, grand and great-grandmother passed peacefully surrounded by family on January 27, 2025. If you don’t recognize the name listed, it’s because her inner hippie changed it to Heather in the “flower power” 70’s. 

 She was born in Manhattan, not NY, but Kansas, to the late James David and Margaret Ray with two surviving siblings, David Ray and Evelyn Spell....

Rhonda Kaye Dufrene

Rhonda Kaye Dufrene

Jan 20, 2025

Rhonda Kaye Dufrene, 45, passed away on January 20, 2025, surrounded by family in Sulphur, La. She was born on August 23, 1979 in New Orleans, La.

Rhonda had a passion for reading, fishing, shopping, playing games, and spending time with her loved ones. She especially treasured playing Scrabble with her Mawmaw Bunch. Known for her sweet nature and radiant smile...

Nancy LeBlanc

Nancy LeBlanc

Jan 12, 2025

Nancy "Nan" Catheryn LeBlanc, 56 of Sulphur, LA passed away January 12, 2025.

No matter what obstacles came her way, Nancy never allowed it to keep her from spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed having a good time, but also found comfort in the quiet corners of life. To know her was to love her and if she...

Katherine Jane Fuselier

Katherine Jane Fuselier

Dec 26, 2024

Katherine Jane Fuselier, age 74, passed away on December 26, 2024. 

Kathy Jane was a long time resident of Lake Charles and spent her life as a bookkeeper., recently retiring from Keith’s Paint and Body. She loved her Saints football, Christmas and Mardi Gras. 

She is preceded in death by her father, her mother Hattie Moreau, and her sister, Theresa. 

She is survived...

Bernice Duhon

Bernice Duhon

Dec 13, 2024

Bernice Louise Touchet Duhon, 96, of Westlake passed away Friday December 13, 2024 in the comfort of her home.

Mrs. Duhon was born August 7, 1928 in Abbeville, LA to Joachin and Evella Marie Gaspard Touchet. She lived most of her life in Lake Charles. During her younger years she worked in the family Cotton fields and learned the Louisiana French...

Carilee Wigg

Carilee Wigg

Dec 12, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Carilee Marie Reedannounces her passing at a hospital in Alexandria, Louisiana, on December 12, 2024, at the age of thirty-seven.

Carilee was born in New Orleans, LA in 1987 to Robert "Bob" and Wendy Reed, but lived most of her life in Sulphur, Louisiana. Shewas a proud graduate of the Sulphur High...

Fernando T. Soriano

Fernando T. Soriano

Dec 11, 2024

At 2:36 pm on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, peacefully had his last deep breath. 

He started working at a very young age to help support his Mama as a single mother. He was a hardworking trustworthy person to be entrusted a huge responsibility at the Mabuhay Brokerage, Philippines. He started at Manese Dental Laboratory, Philippines as a transporter, with his gift...

Leroy Trahan

Leroy Trahan

Dec 7, 2024

Leroy Joseph Trahan, Jr, 76 of Lake Charles, LA passed away December 7, 2024.

Leroy was a graduate of LaGrange High School. His favorite pastime was fishing, woodworking, and taking time each day to read his Bible. 

He was employed and recently retired from Calcasieu Parish School Board.

He was preceded in death by his father, Leroy J Trahan Sr.; mother, Juanita Miller;...

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