Lake Charles - Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home

02/11/2026

Mitchell Eric Wardwell, lifelong resident of Lake Charles, was born on April 28, 1959, and passed away on February 6, 2026. Mitchell enjoyed watching television, fishing and crabbing, and cooking. Above all, he loved his family and cherished time spent together at family gatherings. He is survived b...

02/03/2026

Kathleen Olive Woodard, born on February 29, 1948, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, went home to be with Jesus on January 31, 2026, at the age of 77. She was the beloved daughter of Oliver Woodard and Nina Eula Hampton Woodard. A devoted and faithful member of First Baptist Church of

01/30/2026

Alton Wayne Hardey passed away on January 28, 2026, soon after being diagnosed with an advanced case of pancreatic cancer. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on December 12, 1966. He was 59, leaving this world way too soon. He spent his early years in DeQuincy, Louisiana, later relocating

01/21/2026

Gilbert Richards was born February 2, 1964, and passed away January 17, 2026, at the age of 61. Gilbert will be remembered for a deep love of the outdoors and a passion for adventure. He found joy in camping under the open sky, fishing by the water, and riding his

01/20/2026

Zee Zita Nkimbeng was born September 19, 1995, and passed away January 17, 2026, at the age of 30. Zee will be lovingly remembered for a deep love of fashion and a natural sense of trendy style that always stood out. With a big heart and a kind spirit, she

01/14/2026

George Edmond Smith, age 78, was born in Fort Monroe, Virginia, to George Smith and Ethel Elizabeth Crawley Smith. He passed away peacefully in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on January 13, 2026. From an early age, Edmond excelled as an athlete, earning a four-year athletic scholarship to Murray State Uni...

12/22/2025

Kenneth Feiereisen, born on March 7, 1959, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, at the age of 66. Kenneth was a devoted family man who cherished time spent with loved ones and the simple pleasures of life. His passion for the outdoors was evident in his love for hunting,

12/15/2025

Ben Highsaw was born February 2, 1940, and passed away December 12, 2025, at the age of 85. Ben proudly served his country in the United States Army. He is survived by his daughter, Tammy Blanchard and husband Ken granddaughter, Savannah Jackson and sister, Lou Guillot. He is preceded in

12/05/2025

Karin Verona Zippmann was born January 10, 1955, and passed away December 4, 2025, at the age of 70. She is survived by her daughter, Heather Williams and husband Byron grandson, Johnathan Rose along with numerous other family members and loved ones. She is preceded in death by her parents,

11/27/2025

11/17/2025

In Loving Memory of Roy Jean Bushnell November 16, 1952 - November 16, 2025 Roy Jean Bushnell, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on November 16, 2025, in Iowa, Louisiana, on his 73rd birthday. Born in Kinder, Louisiana, on November 16, 1952, Roy was the cherished son

11/17/2025

Such a blessing getting to serve cinnamon rolls to the wonderful vendors at Mistletoe & Moss.🎄♥️🎁
Junior League of Lake Charles Inc