Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
George David Tingle
Mar 2, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of George David Tingle, born April 6, 1949, in Natchitoches, Louisiana. George lived a life defined by hard work, dedication, and deep love for his family. A proud pipe-fitter supervisor, George built more than structures throughout his career - he built respect, trust, and lasting friendships. He was known for...
Dorina Frances Fontenot
Mar 1, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Dorina Frances Fontenot, who left us on March 1, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on July 7, 1948, Dorina spent her life in Lake Charles, LA, and touched the hearts of everyone she met.
Dorina graduated from LaGrange High School and married her loving husband, Wendell Fontenot, in 1981....
Devin Clyde Cradeur
Mar 1, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Devin Clyde Cradeur, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished son, brother, and friend, who departed this life on March 1, 2026, at the age of 42. Born on February 4, 1984, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Devin spent his life pursuing his passion for horses and ranching, leaving a...
Charles Wayne "Charlie" Courtney
Feb 28, 2026
Charles Wayne “Charlie” Courtney, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in a local hospice facility.
Born on December 11, 1939, in Lake Charles, he was raised and spent most of his life in Westlake. He was a graduate of Westlake High School and went on to attend McNeese State University.
Charlie began his career at the Conoco Refinery and...
Nelwin Ann Richard
Feb 28, 2026
Nelwin LaCasse Richard, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to John and Ludie LaCasse on July 8, 1938, in Frey, Louisiana.
Nelwin graduated from LaGrange High School in 1956. She was a devout Catholic and a lifelong member of St. Margaret Catholic Church, where she served as a choir member...
James E. Wyche III
Feb 27, 2026
James E. Wyche, III passed away peacefully in his home on February 27, 2026. He was 88 years old. Born on January 3, 1938, in Shreveport, Louisiana, Jim grew up in Rayville before his family moved to Monroe. He graduated from Neville High School in Monroe in 1955.
He earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Louisiana Tech University...
Ronnie Watson
Feb 27, 2026
Ronald Wayne Watson 84, of Moss Bluff, Louisiana passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026. Born on May 29,1941 in Carnegie, Oklahoma, Ronnie was the beloved son of Johnnie Elliott Watson and Clara Mae Watson (Craig).
Ronnie attended Alfalfa High School graduating in 1959. After high school, Ronnie served in the United States Air Force, specializing in Refrigeration and Air...
James "Butch" Robbins
Feb 25, 2026
James “Butch” Hayes Robbins, 75, died on February 25, 2026, in Lake Charles Louisiana.
Butch was born November 27, 1950, to Bernice Joy (Hayes) Robbins and James Hyde Robbins in Crowley Louisiana. Butch moved to Sulphur LA in 1953 with his parents after his father got a job with Olin and lived on Leland St. in Sulphur. Butch was later blessed...
Belva Ann Jones Naquin
Feb 25, 2026
Belva Ann Jones Naquin, 83, of Lake Charles passed away at 6:33 AM on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Naquin was born in 1943, in Ville Platte and later made her home in Lake Charles, where she lived most of her life.
A woman of unwavering faith, she was a very active member of St. Margaret Catholic Church....
Belinda Cockrell
Feb 24, 2026
Belinda Harrington Cockrell, 76, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, after a debilitating illness in Sulphur, Louisiana.
Born on August 3, 1949, in Atlanta, Texas Belinda was a woman whose life was defined by love, joy, and unwavering faith. She carried a beautiful smile that could light up any room and a heart that loved fully and without hesitation. To...
Barry Wayne Richard
Feb 24, 2026
Barry Wayne Richard, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on December 17, 1946, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Barry lived a life full of passion, commitment, and love for his family and community.
Growing up in Creole and later relocating to Lacassine after Hurricane Rita, Barry graduated from South...
Thomas Lee Spears
Feb 23, 2026
Thomas Lee Spears, 79, of Ragley, LA passed away Monday, February 23, 2026 following a brief stay in a local hospital.
Mr. Spears was a native of Reeves, LA, was raised his younger years in Hackberry and Carlyss and his preteen and teenage years in Kinder and Ragley. He worked his younger years as a Boilermaker and Welder throughout local refineries....
Peter David Power
Feb 23, 2026
Peter David "Pete" Power passed away peacefully on Monday, February 23, 2026, leaving a legacy of faith, service, humor, and devotion to family.
Pete attended St. Bernard College in Atlanta, where he was a member of the Judo team and volunteered with the Head Start Program, singing and playing guitar for children. Before his senior year he enlisted in the United...
Glen McConnell
Feb 22, 2026
Glen Marion McConnell, 84, of Sulphur, Louisiana, passed away in a local hospital on February 22nd, 2026. Born in Spiceland, Indiana, he was a devoted husband of more than 60 years to Mary Louise Stone McConnell and a loving father to his three children, Marcia, Michael and Martha, a beloved Pawpaw to Macy and Drake and a great Pawpaw to...
Linda Woolford
Feb 22, 2026
Linda Faye (Landry) Woolford, a servant of God, born September 4, 1948, was called Home to Heaven on February 22, 2026. A native of Gueydan, she had been a resident of Sulphur since 1959. She graduated from Sulphur High School and attended college at McNeese State University. After being the first woman hired in a male-dominated field, she retired from...
Pamela Ann VanGossen
Feb 21, 2026
Pamela Ann Dunivan VanGossen was born on February 15, 1953 to Lois and Richard Dunivan, the eldest of 5 siblings, all of whom were raised in Peoria, Illinois.
She hitched a ride with the wind to live near the mountains in Colorado, then the fast-paced life of Houston, Texas. After making her way to Lake Charles, Pam may have been best...
Kevin Eugene King
Feb 21, 2026
Kevin Eugene King, 48, of Moss Bluff, passed away Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.
Kevin was a native of Moss Bluff. A graduate of Sam Houston High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy shortly after graduation. So determined to serve that he entered younger than most and had to get his mother’s permission. He served his country as an Aviation...
Thomas Charles Zimmer
Feb 21, 2026
Thomas Charles Zimmer, 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Saturday, February 21, 2026, with his family by his side. He was born on October 1, 1940, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Casper and Helen Schultz Zimmer.
Thomas was raised in Pittsburgh, where he attended St. Richard's All Boys School and faithfully served as an altar boy...
Willie Charles Gros
Feb 21, 2026
Willie Charles Gros Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on November 18, 1942, in Tampa, Florida, Willie would eventually call Lake Charles, Louisiana, his home. He led a life marked by dedication to family, country, and community that will be fondly remembered by all who...
Verna Loretta Welch
Feb 21, 2026
(Verna) Loretta Mitcham Welch, 81, has gone to be with her Lord and Savior after a courageous and long battle with heart disease, leaving a void her family cannot fill.
Loretta was born in Flora, LA and was raised in the Natchitoches area. She graduated from Natchitoches High School and then pursued her dream of becoming a teacher at Northwestern State...
