Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Estelle Wisdom Wheeler
Feb 9, 2026
FULL OBITUARY PENDING:
Mrs. Estelle Wisdom Wheeler, 99, of Lake Charles passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 in the comfort of her home.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Johnson Funeral Home in Lake Charles. Her son-in-law, Rev. Sherrill Stiles will officiate. Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM Monday, February 16, 2026 at Highland Memory...
Vera Marie Plumb
Feb 8, 2026
Vera Marie Zarzour Plumb, 60, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 24, 1965, in Beirut, Egypt, to Odile Issa and Jack Zarzour.
A proud graduate of Sam Houston College, Vera earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education before beginning her career teaching in Houston, Texas. After five years in...
Rachel Marie Trahan
Feb 8, 2026
Rachel Marie Trahan was called to be with the Lord on Sunday evening, February 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Rachel was a beloved mother, wife, aunt, daughter, sister, friend, and dental hygienist. She held many titles, and she was truly amazing at everything she put her mind to. She was a graduate of Lamar University in Orange, Texas, where...
Barbara Ann Lewis Cookson
Feb 8, 2026
On Sunday, February 8, 2026 Barbara Ann Lewis Cookson was called home in peace at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Barbara was born December 8, 1951 to the late Xavier and Georgie Lewis.
She leaves behind her loving and devoted husband, Alan Cookson who will forever cherish her memory, who was her best friend of 22 years, married 17...
Ulrice E. Hackett Jr.
Feb 7, 2026
Ulrice Everett "Sonny" Hackett, Jr., loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, shed his suffering, left this world and joined his Lord on February 7, 2026. He passed peacefully with his devoted wife, Betty, at his side. He will be missed; he will never be forgotten; and he will always be loved.
Sonny was born August 18, 1934, the only child of...
Gloria Marie Hebert
Feb 7, 2026
My name is Gloria C. Hebert. I passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026. I want to invite all my friends and all who knew me to attend a memorial service and visitation with my family at Johnson Funeral Home on Friday, March 6, 2026 from 9:00AM until 11:00AM. A rosary will be said at 11:30 AM, with a Mass...
Margaret "Peggy" Vinson
Feb 6, 2026
Margaret "Peggy" Irene Vinson, 83, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026. She was born in Tulsa, grew up in Dallas, and resided in Lake Charles for the past 60+ years. She was the owner of Peggy Vinson Real Estate and a Christian Marriage Counselor. She was awarded Realtor of the Year in 1975. She was a past President of the...
Earl James Soileau
Feb 6, 2026
Earl James Soileau, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Born on November 9, 1937, in Oberlin, Louisiana, Earl was the beloved son of Gus and Lorene Marcantel Soileau.
A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Earl proudly served his country in the United States Army before dedicating many years to PPG, from which he retired...
John Albert Manuel
Feb 6, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Albert Manuel, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who left us on February 6, 2026, at the age of 83. John was born on August 12, 1942, in Kinder, LA, and spent most of his life in Fenton, LA.
A dedicated heavy equipment operator and foreman for Jeff...
Randy Joseph Fogleman, Sr.
Feb 5, 2026
Randy Joseph Fogleman, Sr., 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 5, 2026, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Born on November 3, 1947, in Lake Charles, Randy was the beloved son of C. J. and Deauty Young Fogleman, and remained deeply rooted in the community he called home throughout his life.
Randy was a hardworking and dedicated man who proudly owned and...
David Clent Landreneau
Feb 5, 2026
David Clent Landreneau, 73, a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on February 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Clent was born on September 9, 1952, in Lake Charles to Lee and Irene Granger Landreneau. A proud graduate of LaGrange High School, he built a long and respected career as an operator with PPG, LA Pigment...
Zenna May Fontenot Dewitt
Feb 4, 2026
Zenna May Fontenot Dewitt, 82, of Lake Charles passed away at 2:58 PM on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Mrs. Dewitt was born in Spokane, Washington, on October 13, 1943, and was raised in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where she lived her entire life. She was a proud graduate of St. Charles Academy and remained deeply rooted in her Lake Charles community. A...
Shelba "Lucy" Duhon
Feb 4, 2026
Shelba "Lucy" Gossett Duhon, 85, of Grand Lake passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Wednesday February 4, 2026.
Mrs. Duhon was born on May 30, 1940 to Irving Joe and Ella Dailey Gossett. She was a 1957 graduate of LaGrange Senior High School. In 1960, Mrs. Duhon married the love of her life, Leon. Together they created...
Freda Bell Schexneider
Feb 4, 2026
Freda Bell Schexneider, 87, of Grand Lake passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 in her daughter’s residence.
Born on December 18, 1938, in Winnfield, Louisiana, she lived a life full of creativity, generosity, and joy. She spent her entire life in Lake Charles, where she became a cherished and well-known member of the community.
She was a graduate of LaGrange High...
Ronald Augustin Rossitto
Feb 3, 2026
Ronnie Rossitto, 75, passed away on Tuesday, February 3. Born and raised in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Ronnie spent his life serving the community he proudly called home.
Ronnie dedicated many decades of his professional life to the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office, beginning in 1979. Over the years, he served in leadership roles including Head of the Misdemeanor Section, Head of...
Earl Turner Collier
Feb 2, 2026
Earl Turner Collier, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 29, 1938, to Sally Burres and Rob Collier.
Earl spent many years working for the United States Postal Service. He began his career as a mailman in the era when carriers walked their routes, hauling mail in a...
Gail Howell
Feb 2, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Gail Howell, who left us on February 2, 2026, just shy of her 73rd birthday. Born on February 14, 1953, in Tennessee, Gail made her home in Sulphur, LA, where she brightened the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her. Gail enjoyed reading her Bible and...
Billy "BJ" Smith
Feb 1, 2026
Billy Joe Smith (BJ), 66, Passed away Sunday, February 1st, 2026, at his home in Sulphur, Louisiana.
A long-time resident of Muncie, Indiana, BJ was a blessing to many throughout his life. He was a Husband, Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother, Uncle and friend to many.
Known for his love of classic Western movies and television shows, being an avid and passionate Indianapolis...
Larry J. Landry
Feb 1, 2026
Larry Landry Jr. was born on July 22, 1944, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to the late Johnny Landry Sr. and Mable Cating Landry.
Larry grew up in Hecker and Iowa, Louisiana, where he attended school and graduated in 1962. He loved the Lord and was baptized at an early age.
After graduating, Larry moved to Lake Charles and went to work at...
John David King IV
Jan 31, 2026
John David King IV, 43, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026. He was born on March 28, 1982, in Montgomery, Alabama, to Carla Brown and John David King III.
John was a graduate of Hamilton Christian High School and worked for many years as a cell tower technician, most recently with MCommunications. He was known for his great sense of...
