Local Obituaries

Mar 4, 2024

Kevin Thomas Schlamp, MD was born on November 25, 1955, to Violet and Donald in Calgary, Ontario Canada.  He was able to live out his dream of being a doctor.

Dr. Schlamp graduated from medical school from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Canada.  He completed his Family Medicine residency at Plains Health Centre, Regina Saskatchewan as well as an...

Mar 2, 2024

Annette Dupre Touvell

Annette Dupre Touvell, 65, of Lake Charles passed away at 9:55 PM on Saturday, March 2, 2024 unexpectedly in her residence.

Mrs. Touvell was born on May 10, 1958 in Mobile, AL and moved to Lake Charles as an infant and lived here all of her life. She attended LaGrange High School. Mrs. Touvell was fortunate to...

Mar 2, 2024

Judy Ann Partin Yelverton, 73 of Iowa, Louisiana, passed from this life peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, March 2, 2024. She was born in Jellico, Tennessee on August 15, 1950 to James and Dorothy Leach. She lived her childhood in Dayton, Ohio before making Iowa, Louisiana her home in 1980. Judy never met a stranger...

Feb 28, 2024

Adrian Rubio Pascual, 23, nació en Retroceso, San Luis Potosí el 24 de Abril del 2000. Posterior que a temprana edad junto a su madre se trasladó al Estado de Hidalgo en el pueblo de Tenango Tepehuacán, curso su primera enseñanza en el Preescolar Cunememacushua, y posteriormente en la Primaria Redención Campesina, Concluyó el Telebachillerato.

En el año 2018 tuvo...

Feb 28, 2024

Richard Leonard Stout, 92, passed away on February 28, 2024, at a local care facility.  Richard was born on May 23, 1931, in Lake Charles, LA, to Leonard R. and Nellie LeBrun Stout.  He moved to the Sulphur Mines in 1937 and then to the town of Sulphur in 1942.  Richard graduated from Sulphur High School in 1948 and worked...

Feb 28, 2024

Alvin Francis Grabert, Jr, 90, of Lake Charles, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at a local care facility. A native of Port Sulphur, La., Al was born on April 24, 1933, to Alvin and Elsie Grabert.

Al was employed by PPG Industries from 1963 until his retirement in 2002 and held several positions throughout his tenure there. In 1970...

Feb 28, 2024

Lelia R. LeJeune, 97, passed away on February 27, 2024, in a local care center. She was born on November 24, 1926, in Eunice, Louisiana to Fabias and Edley Dupre.

She was part of the Garden Club of Lake Charles, Louisiana. She loved traveling along with the Cruising Cajuns and the Outlaws. Was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church...

Feb 26, 2024

Michael “Shane” Jenkins, 50, of Sulphur, passed away in his home on Monday, February 26, 2024. Shane enjoyed watching boxing, MMA, and dancing until dawn. He liked to listen to his favorite music as loud as possible. Shane was a fantastic darts and pool player. He could win almost any arm-wrestling competition and would challenge anyone willing to give it...

Feb 26, 2024

Gerald Wayne David

Gerald Wayne David, 83, of Sulphur passed away at 5:58 AM on Monday, February 26, 2024 in a local hospice facility.

Mr. David was born on September 7, 1940 in Lake Charles where he lived until moving to Sulphur in 1986.  He was a graduate of Iowa High School 1958 and furthered his education at McNeese State...

Feb 26, 2024

Feb 26, 2024

Yvonne Lancto, 79, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024 in a local hospital.

She was born on August 29, 1944 to Wilfred and Germaine Gouin in Somerville, Massachusetts and was a resident at the Grand Lake Elderly Housing for the past several years where she formed many meaningful friendships. Yvonne enjoyed making puzzles, showing off her artwork, playing bingo,...

Feb 26, 2024

David Aaron Brassieur

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Aaron Brassieur, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, who departed from this world on February 26, 2024. He was 47 years old.

A devoted father above all else, David cherished his role as a parent to his young children, Henry (9), Wallace (8),...

Feb 26, 2024

Robert “Bobby” James Couvillion, 56, of Lake Charles, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. A native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Bobby was born March 6, 1967, to Jim and Lois Couvillion.

Bobby was a 1985 graduate of LaGrange High School. After graduation, he accomplished a 30 plus year career in...

Feb 25, 2024

John Carlisle Pecorino, Sr., 86, passed away in a hospital in New Orleans, LA on Sunday, February 25, 2024. He was born on March 7, 1937, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Jack and Piercie Carlisle Pecorino and was a lifetime resident of Lake Charles.

John graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1955 and was a member of their state...

Feb 25, 2024

Deacon George Kiernan Carr, II, of Moss Bluff passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024 from the comfort of his home.

Deacon Carr, 74, was born in New Orleans, LA to George K. Carr and Audrey Biehl Carr on April 19, 1949. He was a graduate of Archbishop Shaw High School; University of Southwestern Louisiana (ULL) with a Bachelor of...

Feb 25, 2024

Iowa – Charlene L. “Slim” Harper, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at the age of eighty-four. Charlene, the daughter of Merle and Martha Mae (Aycock) Stine, was born in Lake Charles on September 21, 1939. She was a graduate of McNeese...

Feb 24, 2024

Larrie Weir, 84, of Iowa, LA, formerly of Ovid, MI, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at home surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born August 13, 1939 in St. Johns, MI and lived in the Shepardsville area until 1996. Mr. Weir was a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corp. He married Sharon Fenner in St....

Feb 24, 2024

Feb 24, 2024

Kenneth “Keno” Meche, 71, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024. He was born on September 1, 1952 in Pine Island, Louisiana, to Gilbert “Tatoo” and Irene Francois Meche. 

 

An employee of Lyondell Basell for 35+ years he was a supervisor over the PE Plant.  Keno travelled extensively to different countries (which included Russia, India, and Italy) for...

Feb 23, 2024

Pamela Anne Bouillon Day ,63, of Lake Charles, Louisiana passed away Friday, February 23, 2024, surrounded by her family. Pamela was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on August 7, 1960, to Raymond and Gloria Bouillon.

She loved to travel and take care of her pets. She was a caregiver to her family and her pets, which was the most important...