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Obituaries

Calvin Dale Davis, Jr.

Calvin Dale Davis, Jr.

Oct 13, 2026

Calvin Dale Davis Jr., age 46, passed away on October 13, 2026. He was born on July 23, 1980, and was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend whose kindness and servant's heart touched many lives.

Calvin found joy in the simple blessings of life. He loved cooking meals for family and friends, keeping a clean and welcoming home, reading his...

Tonya Sasper

Tonya Sasper

Oct 7, 2026

Cremation has been entrusted to Simple Traditions by Johnson Funeral Home.

Jackie Benoit

Jackie Benoit

Oct 7, 2026

JACKIE LEE BENOIT, age 70, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2026, at his home.

Born on May 27, 1956, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Jackie was known for a warm smile that could fill any room.

Jackie is survived by his wife, Edie Hewitt Benoit, his grandson, Justice Smith and his sister, Betina Atkinson.

He was preceded in death...

Judy Lee Hanks

Judy Lee Hanks

Oct 5, 2026

Judy Lee McDowell Hanks, 81, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026, in her home surrounded by her family and pets.

Judy was born on December 20, 1944, in Bossier City, LA to Travis and Mildred McDowell.

She graduated from LaGrange High School and attended McNeese State University before marrying the love of her life, Wilfred Hanks Jr. They lived briefly in...

David Brewer, Jr.

David Brewer, Jr.

Oct 5, 2026

Cremation has been entrusted to Simple Traditions by Johnson Funeral Home.

Kristi Renee Frazier

Kristi Renee Frazier

Oct 3, 2026

Cremation has been entrusted to Simple Traditions by Johnson Funeral Home.

Gracie Thomas

Gracie Thomas

Oct 2, 2026

Cremation has been entrusted to Simple Traditions by Johnson Funeral Home.

James Robert Westbrook, Jr.

James Robert Westbrook, Jr.

Oct 1, 2026

Cremation has been entrusted To Simple Traditions by Johnson Funeral Home.

Troy Ward

Troy Ward

Oct 1, 2026

Cremation has been entrusted to Simple Traditions by Johnson Funeral Home.

Mary Annie Sensat

Mary Annie Sensat

Sep 23, 2026

Cremation has been entrusted to Simple Traditions by Johnson Funeral Home.

William Laney Evans, Jr.

William Laney Evans, Jr.

Sep 20, 2026

Cremation has been entrusted to Simple Traditions by Johnson Funeral Home

Joseph Walker

Joseph Walker

Sep 19, 2026

Cremation has been entrusted to Simple Traditions by Johnson Funeral Home.

Anna Yepez Sledge

Anna Yepez Sledge

Sep 13, 2026

Cremation has been entrusted to Simple Traditions by Johnson Funeral Home.

Sharon Pugh

Sharon Pugh

Sep 11, 2026

Sharon Pugh, 72, of Lake Charles, Louisiana passed away on September 11, 2026. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Roxann Soliz, Hester Chesson, Zenda Ceasar, and her son Douglas Human; grandchildren Caleb, Alissa, Madison, Sawyer, Jayden and Gabby; and two great grandchildren Delilah and Faye. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Rufus Jr. and Patsy Pugh....

Sheila Kay Stambaugh

Sheila Kay Stambaugh

Sep 5, 2026

Cremation has been entrusted to Simple Traditions by Johnson Funeral Home.

Maia Dio'khane Evans

Maia Dio'khane Evans

Sep 4, 2026

Cremation has been entrusted to Simple Traditions by Johnson Funeral Home.

Paul Brown Smedley, Jr.

Paul Brown Smedley, Jr.

Sep 2, 2026

Cremation has been entrusted to Simple Traditions by Johnson Funeral Home.

Armentine Ruth Leger

Armentine Ruth Leger

Sep 2, 2026

Armentine Ruth LeBlanc Leger was born on November 1, 1957, in Lake Charles, Louisiana and passed away September 2, 2026 surrounded by family. Armentine was a kind and loving soul who never met a stranger, because everyone she met quickly became a friend.

Armentine enjoyed visiting the casinos, and playing bingo was one of her favorite pastimes. She also loved to...

Sharron Dodson

Sharron Dodson

Sep 2, 2026

Sharron, born on March 23, 1956, at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Her life's journey was one of devotion, warmth, and unwavering care for those around her.

Raised by her loving parents, the late Morris Lee Sisson, Sr., and Alfreda...

John A Lowery, Jr.

John A Lowery, Jr.

Aug 30, 2026

John Anthony Lowery, Jr, 62, passed away peacefully August 29, 2026. John is remembered fondly by those who knew him as a devoted father, husband, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Widely known for his sense of humor and great love of nature, John was the epitome of a Louisiana outdoorsman. He spent his life as a steward of the land...