Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
William Dering
Jun 12, 2025
William “Willie” Paul Dering, age 74, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on August 27, 1950, to Peggy Paula Petit and William Clouet Dering, Willie was a proud Marine who served in the United States Marine Corps with distinction in the field of intelligence. Following his service, he pursued his passion for automobiles,...
Gloria Jean Morris
Jun 12, 2025
Gloria Jean Morris, 82, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025 in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on December 22, 1942 in Kaplan, LA to Joseph Boudreaux and Jeanne Monceaux Boudreaux.
Gloria was devoted to her family and friends. As a mother, she was always there for her sons, both as they were growing and as adults. As a friend,...
Dolores Duplechin
Jun 12, 2025
On June 12, 2025, our beloved mother, Dolores Dell McClelland Duplechin, 92, was called home to be with the Lord.
Dolores lived a life rooted in faith and devoted to Christ. She was a woman of unwavering belief who began each day with her Bible and journal, praying for all 66 of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren by name.
Dolores was...
Stuart Biven
Jun 11, 2025
Stuart Thomas Biven, 68, passed away on June 11, 2025, in Geismar, Louisiana. Born on May 31, 1957, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Stuart was the beloved son of Wilbur Biven and Ruth Broussard Biven.
A proud graduate of Barbe High School, Stuart was part of the school's very first four-year graduating class. During his high school years, he played trumpet in...
Dr. Thomas Bryan Ford
Jun 11, 2025
Dr. Thomas Bryan “Tom” Ford, 72, of Lake Charles, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday June 11, 2025, at his residence.
Tom was born February 28, 1953, a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He graduated in 1971 from Lake Charles High School and attended McNeese State University, before being accepted into the LSU Medical School in New Orleans under the...
Manuel Omero Garces
Jun 11, 2025
Manuel Omero Garces, 75 of Sulphur, LA passed away on June 11, 2025.
He was the eldest son of Roque & Paula Garces and was born March 20, 1950, in Mercedes, TX.
He was a graduate of Mercedes High School. His love of travel started at an early age, secondary to his knowledge and skill of construction, which allowed him to work...
Sally Ann Wilson Mondella
Jun 10, 2025
Sally Ann Wilson Mondella, 85, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 10, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 29, 1940 to parents Sally Mae Greene and Vernon Leroy Wilson.
Sally graduated from Texas University with a Bachelor’s Degree in History and with a Minor in English. Her favorite past times included playing the piano, reading, watching her beloved...
Sherman J. Solari, Jr.
Jun 10, 2025
Sherman J. Solari, Jr. passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, the 10th of June, 2025. It was a blessing to have his three children caring for him together through his last day in this earthly life. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, the 13th of June, in the Cathedral of the Immaculate...
Bryan Charles Higginbotham, Jr.
Jun 9, 2025
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born, I set you apart.” – Jeremiah 1:5
A Brief but Beautiful Life
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son, Bryan Charles Higginbotham Jr., who was born on June 9th, 2025, and passed on the same day. Though his time with us was brief, his...
Gwen Huggs
Jun 9, 2025
Wanda Gwen O’Neal Huggs, 73, passed away on June 9, 2025, in Conroe, Texas, surrounded by her family. Gwen was a 1970 graduate of Sulphur High School. She enjoyed bowling and won many trophies in her earlier years. Gwen was happiest being a stay at home mother with her girls. She loved being with her grandchildren whom she called her...
Charles Timothy "Tim" Porch
Jun 9, 2025
Charles Timothy “Tim” Porch, 61, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, with his beloved wife, Sheila, by his side. Born on October 31, 1963, in Jackson, Mississippi, Tim lived a vibrant and faith-filled life that left a lasting impact on all who knew him.
Tim’s pride and joy and the focus of his life and love was...
Marilyn Woods
Jun 8, 2025
Marilyn Joyce Bristow Woods, 90 years old, passed away on June 8, 2025, in Lake Charles, LA. Marilyn and her twin sister were born on April 10, 1935, to Oliver “Ollie” James and Mary Jones Bristow of Savannah, GA., where Marilyn would grow up and graduate from Savannah High School. Not long after that, she met and married her husband...
Ruby Manuel Peet
Jun 8, 2025
Ruby Mae Manuel Peet, 81, of Magnolia, Texas, formerly of Lake Charles, passed away on Sunday June 8, 2025, at her home in Magnolia with her family at her side.
A native of Welsh, Ruby met and married the love of her life, Allan Theodore Peet, Sr., in Lake Charles. The newlywed couple embarked on an adventure of moving west and...
Martha Ann McClelland
Jun 7, 2025
After a short battle with pancreatic cancer, Martha Ann McClelland, 76, entered the gates of Heaven on Saturday, June 7, at 3:09 PM.
Ann was born at the old St. Patrick's hospital in Lake Charles, LA, on August 15, 1948. Soon after she entered this world she was diagnosed as mentally retarded, later re-diagnosed as having a severe learning disability, along...
Doris Reed
Jun 6, 2025
Doris Trahan Reed, 93, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born December 21, 1931, to Odette Newman and Duplance Trahan, Doris lived a life devoted to education, family, and faith.
A proud alumna of McNeese State University, Doris earned her master’s degree in education and began her teaching career in 1963 at Oak Park Elementary,...
Betty Bacon
Jun 6, 2025
Betty Jane Trahan Bacon, 94, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving children.
Born on November 3, 1930, in Thornwell, Louisiana, to Duplance and Odette Newman Trahan, Betty was one of twelve siblings. From an early age, she embodied the true meaning of compassion and selflessness, serving as a caregiver not only to...
Phillis Shelton
Jun 5, 2025
Phillis Marie Shelton, born on March 15, 1960, in Sulphur, Louisiana, passed away on June 5, 2025, at the age of 65. Phillis graduated from Sulphur High and attended McNeese State University. She was employed as a purchasing agent and had her Private Investigator's License. Phillis will be remembered for her infectious smile and laughter, which brought joy to those...
Edgar Raleigh Poole, Jr.
Jun 4, 2025
Edgar Raleigh Poole, Jr., 80, of Lake Charles, LA passed away at 11:10 PM on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 in a Columbia care facility.
Mr. Poole was born on April 11, 1945 in Grand Lake where he was a graduate of Grand Lake High School and was a member of Grand Lake Faith Temple. After moving to Houma, LA, he met...
Georgia Mary Thomas Simien
Jun 3, 2025
Georgia Mary Thomas Simien, 90, of Lake Charles passed away at 3:33 AM on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Simien was born on September 25, 1934 in Beaumont, TX and was raised in Iota, LA until moving to Lake Charles.
As a young girl in the 8th grade, she took on the responsibility of caring for her grandparents,...
Donna Ducote
Jun 3, 2025
Donna Rae Ducote, 90, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Creole, LA to Wilma Richard Savoie and Leo Paul Savoie.
Donna lived a full life devoted to her faith and family. She enjoyed quilting, travel, gardening, and cooking, especially candy-making. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and...
