Local Obituaries

Jan 16, 2024

Gail Bergeron, 74, of Sulphur, passed away at a local hospital surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Gail was the life of the party wherever she went. She loved to have fun and bring joy to those around her. Gail loved to play cards with her friends and family. She loved going on trips and shopping...

Jan 16, 2024

Audrey Nunez Matte LeDoux gracefully departed this life on January 16th, 2024, in the comfort of her Big Lake, LA home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 8, 1929, in Grand Lake, LA, Audrey was the daughter of Dan and Elize Nunez.

Audrey graduated from Grand Lake High School and maintained connections with former classmates by organizing memorable...

Jan 16, 2024

Ronald Guy Mercer, 81, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, in his Many, LA home.

Ronald served his country in the United States Air Force from 1960 – 1964.  He was an operator for Firestone, retiring after 34 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, coaching, RC airplanes, powered parachuting, racing, and restoring vehicles.  Family was most important to Ronald,...

Jan 16, 2024

Mark David Holcomb,64, of Many Louisiana passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Mark was born January 29, 1959, to parents William and Ramona Holcomb.

He worked for Calcasieu Ambulances as a paramedic and dispatcher. He also worked for the Ward 1 Fire Department on Engine 3 selflessly serving the Moss Bluff area. He belonged to the Masonic Lodge Sam Todd...

Jan 16, 2024

Merle Allen Berwick, 67, of Sulphur, LA died on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Merle was born on November 26, 1956, in Orange, TX to Ellis and Dorothy Berwick. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, and cooking. His biggest love was being around family and friends. Merle loved his two dogs, Annabelle and Bella. He worked many...

Jan 14, 2024

Raynell “Rae” Lee Rossett, 71, of Ragley passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 in a Deridder care facility.

Raynell was born on February 18, 1952 in Gilmer, TX, lived most of her life in Ragley, and was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Gillis.

She loved and collected stuffed animals. Raynell could often be found watching the...

Jan 13, 2024

Katherine Gail Fontenot Newman, a loving and selfless mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother, born December 22, 1960, was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, January 13, 2024. On that day, she was surrounded by the family she had tirelessly dedicated her life to.

This strong, one-of-a-kind woman had an angel heart that will be missed by everyone who...

Jan 13, 2024

George Wawak 72 yrs. old, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on March 23, 1951, to his parents Claude and Mary Wawak.

George Wawak moved to Lake Charles more than 40 years ago. Once in Louisiana and Lake Charles, he embraced the area and considered himself a Cajun....

Jan 13, 2024

Jo-EL Sonnier, 77, passed away on January 13, 2024, in Austin, TX following his last show in Llano, Texas to the crowd-pleasing Standing Ovation and an ENCORE performance.

Jo-EL was born on October 2, 1946, to Lemius and Eunice Sonnier in Rayne, LA. Jo-EL’s passion was for music in life with 33 studio albums, appeared in 6 motion pictures, appeared...

Jan 13, 2024

William Paul Vincent, Sr., born in Lake Charles on December 18, 1954, son of Louis and Leola Marie (Billedeaux) Vincent, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024, at the age of sixty-nine. William, a graduate of Lake Charles High School, retired from the Calcasieu Parish Policy Jury. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking, and most of all, visiting with...

Jan 13, 2024

Margaret Leonpacher Palma, 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Lake Charles Louisiana on Saturday, January 13, 2024 with her beloved family by her side. She was born on July 22, 1941 in New Orleans Louisiana, to Dr. Louis and Fanny Mendel Leonpacher.

Margaret, well-known to her family and friends as Omi, was a loving wife and mother as...

Jan 13, 2024

Lanny Richard, whose full legal name is Winston Landon Richard, passed away at age 83 on January 13, 2024 after a brief illness in a local hospital.

He was born on September 23, 1940 in Jennings, LA and grew up in Lake Arthur, LA. His love of knowledge started early in his life. He read about a private military academy...

Jan 12, 2024

A Gathering of friends and family will begin Wednesday, January 17, 2024 from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. in Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa. Burial will follow in Birdnest Cemetery under the direction of Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa. Astrid is survived by her parents, Madolyn Mier and Tyler Watkins; brother,...

Jan 12, 2024

Delores Louise Rhame (Ms. D) Trosclair, 84, of Lake Charles, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus, peacefully on Friday January 12, 2024 in the comfort of her home with her family at her side.

Delores was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a 1957 graduate of Lake Charles High School. She retired from...

Jan 12, 2024

Born in Nonacourt, France and bearing the name Rose Lucienne Augustine Guincestre, she later in life became known best as Lake Charles ’beloved Mrs. Pat. At only 18, she met United States Airforce Serviceman, Tim Evans. They married in France and had their first child before moving to the United States. She left her beloved France, for a new country...

Jan 12, 2024

Dennis Roy Hale, Sr., 69, passed away on January 12, 2024, at a local hospital. He was born on August 10, 1954, to Charles and Juanita Hale.

Dennis enjoyed traveling. He was a truck driver which gave him the perfect opportunity to travel and see all 48 states. When he wasn’t driving his truck, he loved to spend time outdoors,...

Jan 12, 2024

Hubert “Hue” James Young, Sr. of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 12, 2024, at his residence. A native of Basile, La., Hue was born on November 14, 1941, to Morris and Alicia Veronie Young.

Hue enjoyed life to the fullest. His greatest joys were his family and his many friends, especially his grandsons, Nicholas and Cameron. He...

Jan 12, 2024

Jan 11, 2024

Brenda Lee Frederick Matt, age 74, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on Thursday January 11, 2024. Brenda was born on April 10, 1949 in Lake Charles to Victor and Ina Frederick. She graduated from LaGrange High School in 1968. She was married to Vilton Matt shortly after and they were married for 39 years. She was preceded in death...

Jan 11, 2024

Hayes – Wyatt Leon Myers, born in Lake Charles on September 10, 2002, passed away January 11, 2024, at the age of twenty-one. Wyatt was a graduate of Bell City High School and worked as an equipment operator for Prairie Contractors. Wyatt enjoyed hunting, spending afternoons with his family and dog Roxy. He embraced life, always devoting himself to his...