Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Mary Katherine Doucet
Jun 14, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Katherine Doucet, who left us on June 14, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on December 4, 1931, in Leesville, Louisiana, Mary spent her life nurturing those around her and creating a warm, loving home in LeBleu Settlement.
Mary was a devoted homemaker, known for her kindness and...
Sherry Ardoin
Jun 14, 2026
Sherry Ardoin, 59, of Lake Charles, passed away on June 14, 2026. Born on January 21, 1967, in Evansville, Indiana, Sherry moved with her family to Southwest Louisiana at a very young age. She attended South Beauregard schools and made her home in the Lake Charles area throughout her adult life.
Sherry is survived by her parents, Don and Ruth...
Ester Marie Boudreaux
Jun 13, 2026
Ester Marie Boudreaux, 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on June 26, 1937, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Ester was the daughter of Mable Landry Gaspard and Vernon Louis Gaspard. She dedicated more than 20 years of her life to teaching nursery school at Poise N Ivy School ,where she lovingly nurtured and...
Edmond Carson Watkins, II
Jun 12, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Edmond Carson Watkins, II, a beloved son, brother, father, and friend, who departed this world on June 12, 2026, in Houston. Born on October 21, 1961, in Kinder, LA, Carson was a free spirit who embraced life with enthusiasm, humor, and warmth. He graduated from Fenton High School in 1979 and was...
Jackie Wait Trahan
Jun 12, 2026
Jackie Wait Trahan, 68, passed away suddenly at 1:47 PM on Friday, June 12, 2026 at her residence.
Born on March 27, 1958, in Lake Charles, she was a lifelong resident of the community. She graduated from LaGrange High School and furthered her education by studying business at Delta College.
She began her professional career at Westlake Petrochem in 1986, where she...
Matthew James LaCombe
Jun 12, 2026
Matthew James LaCombe, 48, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Matt was born on January 7, 1978, at Allen Parish Hospital in Kinder, Louisiana, to Floyd and Jacqueline Desjardine LaCombe. He grew up in Lake Charles and graduated from Iowa High School, where he played saxophone as a member of the school band. His love of...
Kaylee Kohler Hathaway
Jun 11, 2026
Kaylee Kohler Hathaway, 40, passed away in her home on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Born on December 26, 1985, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, she was the beloved daughter of Karl Fredrick Kohler and Michelle Hebert.
A 2004 graduate of LaGrange High School, Kaylee excelled as a softball player, known for her determination, toughness, and competitive spirit. As an accomplished softball player,...
Dr. John Wallace Noble, Jr.
Jun 11, 2026
Dr. John Wallace Noble, Jr., 61, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at home with his loving family by his side.
Born on September 22, 1964, John was the son of John Wallace Noble, Sr. and Michele Frensley Noble. A lifelong resident of Southwest Louisiana, he was known for his intelligence, compassion, unwavering work ethic,...
Melinda LeBleu Courville
Jun 11, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Melinda Courville, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who departed this life on June 11, 2026, at the age of 67. Born on November 18, 1958, in Kinder, Louisiana, Melinda dedicated her life to her family and home, embodying the spirit of love and devotion as a cherished homemaker.
Melinda will...
Mary Marlene Bourgeois
Jun 10, 2026
Marlene Bourgeois passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at home, with loving family by her side. She was born on May 18, 1955, to Mickey and Marjorie Haymark Colletta in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
She graduated from LaGrange High School in 1973 and proceeded to earn multiple degrees in education. That foundation began a 25 year career as an educator,...
Craig Russel Kodai
Jun 9, 2026
Craig Kodai, 81, of Lake Charles, passed away on June 9, 2026. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Craig moved to California at an early age. Craig inspired his boys to be good men. His actions inspired them to be the best versions of themselves that they possibly could be.
Craig is survived by his wife of 48 years, Debra Jean Margelowsky...
Bobby "T-Bob" Gerald Jeter, Jr.
Jun 9, 2026
Bobby “T-Bob” Gerald Jeter, Jr., 58, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was born on October 13, 1967, in Pineville, Louisiana, to Bobby Gerald Jeter, Sr. and Cynthia Barber Jeter.
Bobby grew up in Moss Bluff, Louisiana, and was a graduate of Sam Houston High School. He went on to earn an Associate’s Degree in...
Annette Rose Southern
Jun 8, 2026
Annette Rose Venable Southern, 86, of Southwest Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Monday June 8, 2026. Born on August 5, 1939, in Kountze, Texas, Annette lived a life filled with faith, love, family, and friendship.
Annette was beautiful in every way and found joy in life's simple pleasures. She loved keeping up with friends on Facebook, enjoying fried oysters, cornbread dressing,...
Tammy Vincent
Jun 7, 2026
Tammy Vincent, 61, of Moss Bluff passed away at 1:36 PM on Sunday, June 7, 2026 in a local hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Baton Rouge on May 10, 1965, Tammy was raised in Denham Springs. She moved to Lake Charles in 1992 and later settled in Moss Bluff in 1997, where she spent the remainder of her...
JoAnn Becnel
Jun 6, 2026
JoAnn Becnel, 72, of Iowa, LA, passed away on June 6, 2026, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by family.
Born on January 3, 1954, in Church Point, LA, JoAnn was the child of Terlin and Viola Higginbotham. She grew up in Iowa, LA, and graduated from Iowa High School. She worked as a dental assistant for over 40 years.
JoAnn's...
Neil Warner Duhon
Jun 6, 2026
Neil Warner Duhon, 87, of Lake Charles passed away at 3:20 AM on Saturday, June 6, 2026 in his residence.
Born in Lake Charles on October 3, 1938, he was a proud graduate of LaGrange Senior High School, where he excelled as a star student. After graduation, he was drafted into the United States Army and served for two and a...
James Earl Alexander
Jun 5, 2026
James Earl Alexander, 87, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026.
Growing up in Ruston, LA, he graduated from Ruston High School, where he played football and was a member of the band and choir. He then earned a football scholarship to Louisiana Tech, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education. Notably, before both high school...
Bro. Randall Chesson Sr.
Jun 4, 2026
Randall James Chesson Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and devoted minister, left this world on June 4, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on January 31, 1943, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Randall lived a lifetime dedicated to faith, family, and service to others. Randall's journey began at Lagrange High School, where he graduated in 1960, followed by Louisiana College...
Collins Elizabeth Cooper
Jun 4, 2026
Collins Elizabeth Cooper passed away on June 4, 2026.
Collins was wild and free, full of life, and completely fearless. It only took a few seconds to fall in love with her. She was a daredevil little girl with a big personality and an even bigger heart.
She knew her people and never met a stranger. Outgoing and full of confidence, Collins...
Brad James Mallett
Jun 3, 2026
Today, we say goodbye to our son, Brad.
It is hard to put into words what Brad meant to us and to so many others. Like all families, we shared good times and difficult times, victories and struggles. But through it all, one thing never changed Brad had a big heart and cared deeply about the people and animals he loved.
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