Obituaries

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....

Jan 27, 2025

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...

Jan 13, 2025

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...

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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...

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...

Nov 21, 2024

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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...