Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Barbara Ann Wolfe
Apr 1, 2026
Barbara Ann Trahan Wolfe, 87, of Grand Lake, entered enternal rest on Wednesday April 1, 2026.
Barbara was born in Johnson Bayou on February 5, 1939 as the second to the oldest of Archie and Jewel Rutherford Trahan. She grew up with six loving brothers, who looked up to their Sissy as more of a mentor than just a sister
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Beverly Jane White
Mar 31, 2026
Beverly Jane White, 73, of Florence, Alabama, passed away on March 31, 2026, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, after a brief illness.
Beverly was vibrant and full of life, with a natural beauty and an undeniable presence. She carried herself with confidence and style, and had an innate creative sensibility. Fashion was one of her greatest passions, both as a creator and...
Tina F. Koonce
Mar 31, 2026
Tina Fruge Koonce, 57, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026. Born on September 10, 1968, Tina lived a life full of love, laughter, and devotion to her family.
Tina was a strong and intelligent woman, known most as the world's greatest "GiGi." She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who gave her whole heart to those she...
Elizabeth Jean Abate Foster
Mar 31, 2026
Elizabeth Jean Abate Foster, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 6, 1935, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Roy and Lucille DiBartolo Abate Sr. She spent the majority of her life in Lake Charles and moved to Silsbee, TX after hurricane Laura to be near her daughter Donna.
Elizabeth...
James McCardle
Mar 31, 2026
James William (Bill) “Cuz” McCardle, 83, of Vinton passed away on March 31, 2026. Born in Morgantown, WV, Bill was raised in Oakdale and lived most of his adult life in Vinton, where he spent his professional career as a welder then the Park Grounds Director and Recreational Manager for the Ward 7 Recreation Center. A devoted baseball coach, he...
Michael Scott Fuselier
Mar 30, 2026
Michael "Scott" Fuselier passed away on March 30, 2026 at the age of 64. A native of Eunice, LA, who spent many of his formative and adult years in Sulphur and Ragley, Scott was a beloved husband, brother, son, father, Papa, uncle, cousin and friend. His passing is a deeply felt loss for his family who will miss his love...
Diana McNabb
Mar 29, 2026
Diana Gayle Francois McNabb, 75, passed away on Sunday, March 29,2026, with her loving family by her side. She attended St. Theresa Catholic Church in Carlyss. Diana graduated with a bachelor of science in nursing from McNeese University. She loved sewing and baking cakes. Diana loved all her children and grandchildren.
Those left to cherish Diana's memory are her son, Jeffery...
Bonnie Eloise Brown Moses
Mar 29, 2026
Bonnie Eloise Brown Moses was born September 4, 1939, in Rosepine, LA, to W. C. and Ancevilia White Brown. She passed away March 29, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Eloise graduated from Sugartown High School in May 1958. She attended Cornerstone Baptist Church in Jennings, LA. Eloise was active in the Order of the Eastern Star: Star of Magnolia Chapter Number...
Richard James "Dick" Mott
Mar 28, 2026
Richard James “Dick” Mott September 9, 1945 – March 28, 2026
Richard James “Dick” Mott, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 28, 2026, at the age of 80. Dick was born on September 9, 1945, in Basile, Louisiana, to Dewey Mott and Amedia Bertrand Mott, who preceded him in death.
He was a 1964 graduate of LaGrange...
Brenda Irene Bult
Mar 28, 2026
Brenda Irene Bult, 60, of Iowa passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026 in the comfort of her home.
Brenda was born in Lake Charles and lived most of her life in Iowa. She was a 1988 graduate of Iowa High School.
Brenda was a dedicated participant in the CARC program, where she enjoyed working, spending time with her friends, and expressing her...
Timothy Paul "Tim" Martin
Mar 28, 2026
Timothy Paul Martin, 72, of Lake Charles, passed away on March 28, 2026, at Christus-St. Patrick Hospital.
Tim was born in Kinder, Louisiana, to J.W. “Bill” Martin and Bertha Guillory Martin, on September 23, 1953. He graduated from Kinder High School in 1971. Tim worked in the oilfield, and as a machinist for Missouri Pacific Railroad, Consolidated Aluminum, Olin Corporation, and...
Thelma Sweeney Thibodeaux
Mar 27, 2026
Thelma Sweeney Thibodeaux, 84, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, March 27, 2026 in a local healthcare facility.
Mrs. Thibodeaux was born in Iota, LA, raised and educated in Sulphur, LA and lived most of her life in Lake Charles.
She was a graduate of Sulphur High School and attended vocational school where she attained a Paralegal degree. She began working with...
Allen McGee
Mar 26, 2026
Allen McGee, 85, of Lake Charles passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in a Jennings care facility.
Mr. McGee was born on May 14, 1940, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where he was raised and attended LaGrange High School. Upon graduation, he proudly joined the United States Navy, serving as a ship mechanic before being honorably discharged.
Following his military service, Mr....
James Howard Harper
Mar 26, 2026
James Howard Harper, a beloved figure in the world of rodeo, passed away on March 26, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on August 29, 1938, in Dry Creek, Louisiana, James lived a full and vibrant life before settling in Iowa, LA.
James was a true entrepreneur starting his journey at the age of 21 with his first business, the...
Thomas "T.R." Anthony Robertson
Mar 25, 2026
Thomas "T.R." Anthony Robertson, 65, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away surrounded by the love of his dear family on Wednesday March 25, 2026.
Known to most as Tom or T.R., he was a beloved husband, father, pawpaw, brother, coach, and friend. In his youth, Tom lived in the Oak Park Community and was a member of the Junior Putters...
Sherrill Faye LaFleur
Mar 25, 2026
Sherrill McPherson LaFleur, 80, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026. She was born on December 6, 1945, in Kinder, Louisiana to Louis McPherson and Della Mae Buller.
Sherrill was a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother whose life was centered around her faith, and her family. For many years, she worked as a talented hairdresser, serving many women in...
Nelva Rhae Clark Cranford
Mar 25, 2026
Nelva Rhae Clark Cranford, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 4, 1932, in Vick, Louisiana to Dayton and Beatrice Williams Clark. She grew up in Effie, Louisiana.
Nelva graduated from Louisiana College in 1952 and dedicated 41 years of her life to teaching. She retired from the East...
JoAnn Tramonte Baker
Mar 24, 2026
JoAnn Tramonte Baker, 87, of Lake Charles passed away at 4:15 AM on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 in a local hospital.
Born on January 3, 1939, in Lake Charles, where she was a lifelong resident. She was a proud graduate of St. Charles Academy and later earned a business degree from Delta College.
She dedicated many years of service to the Calcasieu...
William Edward Shaddock, Jr.
Mar 24, 2026
William E. Shaddock, Jr., known to many as “Bill” or “Big Daddy,” of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away very peacefully on March 24, 2026, with his family at his side, at the age of eighty eight. He was born on January 18, 1938, in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Bill married Winifred Craig Gorham on August 2, 1958, and together they built a...
Alvin Parsley
Mar 22, 2026
Alvin Eugene Parsley, 64, passed away on March 22, 2026. He was born in Kountze, Texas on January 25, 1962. Alvin worked as a plant operator at Sasol for many years before retirement. He was also a Mason at the Masonic Lodge. He was known for his love of the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, and spending time with his...
