Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

Dec 8, 2024

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;...

Nov 27, 2024

Ted Elmer Langley, age 72, passed away at his home on November 27,2024 with his life partner, Jesse Mealer by his side. Ted graduated from Kinder High in 1972, then worked different jobs until he found his passion as a detailer for All Star Buick. Ted was an avid grill master and comedian. He loved riding motorcycles and spending his...

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Nov 14, 2024

Ralph Jacob Babineaux Sr., 76, of Lake Charles, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at his residence in Gueydan, Louisiana. Ralph was born on April 22, 1948, in Lafayette, Louisiana, to Sostan Babineaux Sr. and Ruth Ada Carpenter.

Ralph lived a life full of passion for fishing and was an avid painter. His best companions were his two beloved dogs,...

Nov 12, 2024

Roger J. Whatley, Jr., 87, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2024, in a Lake Charles, LA hospital. Roger was born to Roger J. Whatley, Sr. and Margaret (Murphy) Whatley of Hamilton Township, NJ on August 17, 1937. 

Preceding him in death are his parents, Roger Whatley Sr. and wife Margaret; and one sister, Peggy Whatley Guertin. 

Roger will be missed by...

Nov 11, 2024

AD Young passed away on November 10, 2024, at the Lake Charles Harbor Hospice.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years Rhonda and his brother Austin (Mary) Young,

AD retired from Mermentau Elementary. He was a groundskeeper and janitor. AD also liked to play music, especially country and rock and roll. He will be missed. Rest in Peace until we...

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Nov 2, 2024

Dr. John Stedman Stewart, 77, passed away on November 2, 2024 in Lake Charles, Louisiana after a brief physical and mental decline from dementia. He was the son of the late Walter Eugene Stewart and Carrie Estelle Kelly Stewart of Carthage, North Carolina.

John was born on February 24, 1947 in Pinehurst, NC and grew up in nearby Carthage. He spoke...

Nov 1, 2024

It’s with great sorrow, we announce the passing of Donna Lenora Hunter Scott born November 23, 1947, to Clarence and Patricia Hunter. Donna’s journey ended on November 1, 2024, leaving behind a very special place in the hearts of so many. Donna was a cheerleader for Texas City High School and was a queen in Texas City pageants. 

After high school,...

Oct 29, 2024

Oct 29, 2024

Connie Hope Dousay has been a life-long resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana. She passed unexpectedly on October 29, 2024 at the beautiful age of 66 while in her home in her sleep peacefully.

She was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on Feb 8, 1958 to the parents of Bonnie Bell Bertrand Ardoin and Oswald Joseph. She graduated from LaGrange Senior High...

Oct 15, 2024