Charles "Pete" Reeves
Jan 13, 2026
Charles "Pete" Reeves, 86, of Moss Bluff, was called to his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. His visitation will be Monday, January 19, from 5:00-7:00pm, with funeral services starting at 7:00, at First Apostolic Church. A graveside service will be Tuesday, January 20, at 10:00am at Creel Cemetery. Procession to the...
Kelly Mae Lewis
Dec 31, 2025
Kelly Mae Lewis, 54, of Lake Charles, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at her home. A Celebration of Life service will be Friday, January 9, 2026 at 3:00pm, with a time of visitation starting at 2:00, at Heritage Funeral Home in Moss Bluff. There will also be a time to visit after the service until 5:00.
Kelly is survived by...
James Clement Bruce
Dec 19, 2025
James Clement Bruce, 89, of Longville, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025 at his home. His funeral services will be Tuesday, December 23, at 12:00pm, with a time of visitation starting at 10:00am, at Heritage Funeral Home. Interment will be at Old Ritchie Cemetery. Rev. Don Snider will officiate.
James is survived by his two children, Karl Bruce & Christine of...
Denise Lachelle LeBleu
Dec 10, 2025
Denise Lachelle LeBleu, 53, of Ragley, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at her home. Her memorial service will be Tuesday, December 16, at 12pm, with a time of visitation starting at 10:00, at Heritage Funeral Home.
Denise was a loving, caring mother and wife to her family and pets. Through her hardships, she remained resilient and strong-willed, maintaining pride in...
Allen Lynn Wallace
Dec 2, 2025
Allen Lynn Wallace, 64, of Leblanc, LA, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at his home. A memorial service will be Saturday, December 13, at 11:00am, with a time of visitation from 9am until time of service, at Leblanc Pentecostal Church. Rev. Alfred Gibson will officiate.
Allen is survived by his daughter, Mollie Willow of DeRidder, sister Brenda White & Tommy...
Lucille Mahony
Dec 2, 2025
Lucille Mahony 5/6/1938 – 12/2/2025 Our beloved mother and grandmother, Lucille Mahony, 87, went to meet her Savior on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, after a lengthy illness. She dedicated her life to Jesus and her family; her loved ones take comfort in knowing she is now home in His presence. Her days were marked by prayer, quiet acts of love,...
Beverly Stout
Dec 2, 2025
Beverly Kay Stout 12/10/1950 – 12/02/2025 Beverly Kay Stout, 74, of Ragley, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025 in Lake Charles. Her visitation will be Monday, December 8, from 5-8pm at Heritage Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, December 9, at 11:00am at Old Ritchie Cemetery. Rev. Robert Stevens will officiate. Beverly is survived by three children:...
Carl Joseph Andry
Nov 26, 2025
Carl Joseph Andry 3/04/1937 – 11/26/2025 Carl "Bud" Joseph Andry, 88, of Longville, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at his home. His services will be Saturday, November 29, 2025, with his visitation from 10am-2pm, and his funeral starting at 2:00pm at Longville First Baptist Church. Interment will be at Barrentine Cemetery. Rev. Corey Townsley will officiate. Bud is survived...
Robert Benjamin Waller
Nov 23, 2025
Robert Benjamin Waller 4/02/1951 – 11/23/2025 Robert Benjamin Waller, lovingly known by many as Bobby, Bob, or simply "Coach," passed away on November 23, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was born on April 2, 1951, in Yazoo City, Mississippi, to William Thomas (W.T.) Waller and Ruth Inez Gary Waller. Bobby grew up in Yazoo City and graduated from Yazoo...
June Ann Bailey
Oct 29, 2025
June Ann Bailey 6/08/1948 – 10/29/2025 June Ann Bailey, 77, of Moss Bluff, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025 in Lake Charles. Her visitation will be Friday, October 31, from 4-8pm, with a rosary at 6:30, at Heritage Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 1, at 11:00am at Heritage Funeral Home. June is survived by her son, Kenny...
Laura Elizabeth Moses
Oct 22, 2025
Laura "Lorri" Elizabeth Moses, born October 3, 1971 in Lufkin, Tx. passed away October 22, 2025 at her residence. She is the daughter of John H. Fletcher Jr. and Linda Susan DeRise.
Lorri is preceded in death by her grandparents John and Edna Fletcher, Everett Payne and Hazel Cushman, and Roy and Claire DeRise, mother Linda DeRise, and stepsister Keitha Sprinkle.
Lorri...
Thomas Lee Washam
Oct 16, 2025
Thomas Lee Washam 9/26/1948 – 10/16/2025 Thomas Lee Washam (Tom), at the age of 77, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 16, 2025, while in the Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. A Celebration of Life for Tom will be held on Saturday, November 15, at 1:00pm at the Sam Forse Collins Pavilion at Toledo Bend, at 233 Private Road 6066,...
James Thomas Mayo
Sep 14, 2025
James Thomas Mayo 9/23/1944 – 9/14/2025 With great sadness we announce the passing of James Thomas "Tom" Mayo of Moss Bluff. Born September 23, 1944, he went home to meet his Love, Jennifer P. Mayo, on Sunday, September 14, 2025. Tom was born in Lecompte, LA, as an only child to Verda Mae and William Mayo. Tom is survived by...
Ruby Mae Hill
Sep 3, 2025
Ruby Mae Hill 7/13/1942 – 9/03/2025 Ruby Mae Hill, 83, of Ragley, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at her home, surrounded by family. Ruby is survived by four children, Tom Pope of Topsy, Patricia Wilbur & Earl of Moss Bluff, James Pope of Topsy, and Doug Pope & Joanie of Topsy; six grandchildren, Jamie Pope of Sulphur, Billy Pope...
Donald Wayne Dowell
Aug 7, 2025
Donald Wayne Dowell 6/01/1944 – 8/07/2025 In Loving Memory Donald Wayne Dowell passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, August 7, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was married to his beloved wife, Betty Dowell, for 64 years—a lasting testament to love, partnership, and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Donald Dowell and Lucy Pearl (Wendt)...
Clara Belle Pennartz
Aug 6, 2025
Clara Smith Pennartz 1/17/1948 – 8/06/2025 Clara Smith Pennartz, 77, of Ragley, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at her home. Her funeral service will be Saturday, August 9, at 1:00PM, with a time of visitation from 10:00AM until time of service, at Magnolia Baptist Church in Ragley. Interment will be at Magnolia Cemetery. Rev. David Free will officiate. Clara...
James Harold Sonnier, Jr.
Jun 30, 2025
James Harold Sonnier, Jr 6/20/1944 – 6/30/2025 James Harold Sonnier Jr. (Dusty), born June 20,1944, left this world on Monday, June 30, 2025 to rejoin with his wife of 54 years, Carolee Tadda Sonnier (born Addison). There will be a memorial service at East Ridge Baptist Church, 5400 Hwy 397, Lake Charles, LA 70607 on Friday, July 11, 2025, at...
Tracy Allen Redd
Jun 14, 2025
Tracy Allen Redd 4/25/1966 – 6/14/2025 Tracy Allen Redd, a devoted family man and dedicated professional, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 in Lake Charles. He was 59 years old. His Celebration of Life service will be Wednesday, June 25, from 11am-3pm at Heritage Funeral Home. Born on April 25, 1966, Tracy spent his life rooted in the community that...
Tyrel Michael Fruge
Jun 5, 2025
Tyrel Michael Fruge 4/13/1973 – 6/5/2025 Tyrel Michael Fruge, 52, of Longville, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025 at his home. His graveside service will be Monday, June 9, 2025 at 8:00am at Newlin Cemetery in Singer. Tyrel is survived by his parents, Michael & Sandy Fruge of Longville; one sister, Stephanie Lowe & husband Jeff of Lafayette; and five...
Denisa Tamura Lebouef
May 22, 2025
Denisa Tamura LeBouef 10/17/1954 – 5/22/2025 Denisa Tamura LeBouef, 70, of Westlake, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Lake Charles. Her time of visitation will be Saturday, May 31, from 11am-2pm at Bellview Baptist Church in Westlake. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 31, at 2:00pm at Bellview Baptist Church. Interment will be at Magnolia Cemetery. Rev. Jaceson Johnson...
