Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Earl John "Blue" Armentor
May 28, 2025
Earl John “Blue” Armentor, 85, of Lake Charles passed away at 3:27 PM on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 in a New Orleans hospital.
Mr. Armentor was born on September 9, 1939 in Crowley and had resided in Lake Charles for the past 60 years. He was a proud graduate of St. Michael’s Catholic School in Crowley, where he was active in...
David Fruge
May 27, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of David James Fruge, a man who lived life on his own terms and left a mark on every soul he encountered. David passed away surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable stories, unwavering loyalty, and boundless love.
David was born in Mamou, Louisiana and grew...
Sally Ann Nelson Guillory
May 27, 2025
With profound love and sorrow, we announce that Sally Ann Nelson Guillory, 80, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her devoted family. In her final days, she was blessed with visits from many cherished friends and family members who loved her deeply and came to say goodbye before...
Cody Brock
May 26, 2025
Cody Don Brock, 35, born on December 6, 1989, passed away May 26, 2025, Memorial Day, in Lake Charles as a result of a tragic accident.
Cody was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, a graduate of Barbe High School and Sowela Technical School where he studied Electrical Instrumentation. He had a gifted technical mind, enjoyed gaming, experimenting and designing and...
Lois Lemoine Couvillion
May 26, 2025
Lois Cecilia Lemoine Couvillion, 87, of Lake Charles passed away at 7:07 AM on Monday, May 26, 2025 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Couvillion was born on February 4, 1938 in Plaucheville, LA where she resided until marrying the love of her life, Jim Couvillion, and moving to Lake Charles. In her earlier years, before her family grew, she worked...
Charles Edward "Charlie" Nourrcier
May 26, 2025
Charles Edward “Charlie” Nourrcier, a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025, at the age of 91.
Charlie is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Sandra Kay Owens Nourrcier; his three children: Charles “Chuck” Nourrcier, Brett Nourrcier, and Dena Anderson; and his eight cherished grandchildren: Charlie Nourrcier, Kelsey Nourrcier, Sam Nourrcier, Kate Nourrcier,...
Ronald "Ronnie" Lee
May 25, 2025
Ronald Lee, of Ragley, Louisiana, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on May 25, 2025, after a courageous and unwavering battle with cancer. Born on January 2, 1940, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Laddie and Betty Lee, Ronnie's life was a beautiful testament to love, faith, and service.
A devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Ronnie was...
Shirley Saltzman
May 25, 2025
Shirley Ann Saltzman, 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Grand Cove Nursing Home in Lake Charles, Louisiana, surrounded by love and the comforting presence of her family.
Born on July 30, 1948, in Columbus City, Indiana, Shirley was the cherished daughter of George and Lois Lafleur North. A proud graduate of LaGrange High School, she carried...
Robert Mack
May 25, 2025
Robert Mack, 89, of Lake Charles passed away at 7:23 AM on Sunday, May 25, 2025 in a local care facility. He was known as Robert at school, Bob at work, and Bobby by family.
Mr. Mack was born on October 13, 1935 in Beaumont, TX and was a native of Vinton and moved to Lake Charles in 1947. A proud...
Tamah Williams Goad
May 25, 2025
Tamah Leone Williams Goad, 75, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025, under the amazing care of Harbor Hospice following a brief illness.
Tamah was born on May 10, 1950, in Glasgow, Kentucky. However, with a father who was both in the military and a pastor in the First Christian Church, she has lived all over the...
Mildred Ovina Vincent
May 24, 2025
Mildred Ovina Vincent, 87, of Sulphur passed away on May 24, 2025, in her residence surrounded by family. She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur, and a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church and she graduated from Sulphur High School in 1956. Mildred enjoyed spending time outside taking care of her yard, her garden and beautiful flower beds....
Jacob Hummel
May 24, 2025
Jacob Andrew Hummel, 25, passed away on May 24, 2025 in Lake Charles, LA. He was born on June 24, 1999 in Fort Myers, Florida to Lonnie Hummel and Janel Jackson Hummel.
Jacob was a lifelong football enthusiast, with a deep passion for everything from playing Madden to cheering on the Green Bay Packers and the University of Alabama....
Chasity Marshall
May 21, 2025
Chasity Renee O’Quain Marshall, 36, passed away May 21, 2025. Chasity was born on July 8, 1988, to James Smith and Terri O’Quain. She was a Parkview graduate in 2007.
Chasity enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was definitely one to make things happen when someone was in need. She was very outgoing and easily turned a frown...
Mike Smith
May 21, 2025
But our commonwealth is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will change our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power which enables him even to subject all things to himself. Philippians 3:20-21
Michael "Mike" Smith has been called peacefully home to God to celebrate life on the 21st...
Cynthia Gardner
May 21, 2025
Cynthia Ann Nereaux Gardner, age 79, passed away on May 21, 2025, surrounded by loving family members. She was born on May 29, 1945, in New Iberia, Louisiana to Walter Louis and Irene Myrtle Alexander Nereaux.
She married Robert Edward Gardner of Hattiesburg, Mississippi on April 21, 1963 and was wed until his passing in November of 2010....
Melba Ward Stanfield
May 21, 2025
Melba Ward Stanfield, 89, passed away peacefully at her home on May 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on June 5, 1935, in Pulaski, Tennessee, to Duncan and Mary Ward, Melba lived a life grounded in love, devotion, and family. A proud resident of Louisiana, Melba spent over 20 years working in the Calcasieu Parish School System as a...
Christopher David McKnight
May 20, 2025
Christopher David McKnight, 45, passed away on May 20, 2025 in Lake Charles, LA. He was born on September 18, 1979 in Houston, TX to Manuel David McKnight and Rhonda Holden Sartin.
Chris was a man of many talents and deep passions. Chris loved God and He found joy behind a drum kit and pride in his craft as a certified...
Christopher Jay Hidalgo
May 20, 2025
Christopher Jay Hidalgo, 62, of Westlake passed away at 5:26 PM on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at his residence of natural causes.
Mr. Hidalgo was born on September 4, 1962 in Edwards, CA and was raised in Lake Charles where he was a graduate of Barbe High School. He moved to Westlake in his adult life. He was a retiree of...
Mark Bordelon
May 20, 2025
Mark Dwayne Bordelon, 59, of Lake Charles passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025 in a local hospital.
Mark was born November 11, 1965 in Houston, TX and has lived most of his life in the Lake area. He was a graduate of Sulphur High School and attended LA Tech University and McNeese State University. He worked his youngest years with friends...
Michael Detlef Ford
May 19, 2025
Michael Detlef Ford, 58, of Sulphur, LA passed away on May 19, 2025, in Houston, TX. He was born on August 25, 1966, in Sulphur, LA to Leon and Barbara Ford. He enjoyed coaching Little League baseball as well as teaching Special education classes at various local schools, including his last school, Sulphur High School. Michael was a sports advocate...
