Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Barbara Davidson
May 1, 2023
Barbara Ann Primeaux Davidson, 71, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 4:11 PM on Monday, May 1, 2023 in a Lafayette hospital.
Ms. Davidson was born December 12, 1951 in Lake Charles, LA, where she was a lifelong resident and a graduate of LaGrange High School. She worked at the plants for fifteen years as fire-watch and safety. More...
Vivian "Virginia' Pharis
May 1, 2023
Vivian “Virginia” Pharis, 82, of Sulphur, passed away on May 1, 2023 surrounded by family. Virginia worked for LCC in DeQuincy, then as a Special Education teacher’s aide at Sulphur High School. One of her greatest enjoyments was spending time with her family, recalling old stories about her parents, sister, and cousins. She loved going to Bible studies, playing games,...
Loretta Faye Fontenot Billedeaux
May 1, 2023
Loretta Faye Fontenot Billedeaux, 73, of Lake Charles passed away at 4:20 PM on Monday, May 1, 2023 in the comfort of her home.
Mrs. Billedeaux was born on July 8, 1949 in Ville Platte and moved to Lake Charles at an early age while in second grade. She was a 1967 graduate of LaGrange High School. Mrs. Billedeaux worked...
Lj Caswell
May 1, 2023
LJ Caswell, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, May 1, 2023. LJ served in the United States Air Force for twenty years and traveled all over the world to serve our country. After serving, he made his way back to Louisiana and worked construction for several years. He was known for his gentle spirit and...
Joe "Kenny" Kendall Powell, Jr.
Apr 28, 2023
Joe “Kenny” Kendall Powell, Jr., 47, passed away on April 28, 2023 in a local hospital.
Kenny was born on May 13, 1975 in Lake Charles, LA to Joe Kendall Powell, Sr. and Charlotte Lasyone Powell. He will be remembered as a loving husband and father. He held several offices in the Free and Accepted Masons and the Habibi...
Abigail Truitt
Apr 28, 2023
Abigail Truitt, 19, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023 in Washington State.
Abigail was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on October 2, 2003. She was a 2022 graduate of St. Louis Catholic High School graduating with honors, the seal of biliteracy and completed numerous dual enrollment classes to prepare for college. She danced for four years on the school...
Nancy Irene Constance
Apr 28, 2023
Nancy Trahan Constance, 74, of Jennings, Louisiana passed away on April 28, 2023 at a local hospital. Nancy was a cafeteria cook for Johnson Bayou High School and John Paul Crain Hunting camp, but her passion was homemaking where she flourished in cooking, sewing and gardening. She was a homemaker at heart and passed on her love for cooking, sewing...
Scotty Laurents
Apr 28, 2023
Scotty Laurents, 58, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 28, 2023.
He was born on January 7, 1965, in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Curtis and Betty Laurents. He served at the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Offfice for 34 years before retiring as Lieutenant Public Relations Officer for Holmwood, Bell City, and Hayes. Scotty’s wife and sons...
Thomas "Mike" Rowe
Apr 28, 2023
Thomas Michael “Mike” Rowe, 70, passed away on April 28, 2023. Mike worked as a banker serving Southwest Louisiana for 42 years. He enjoyed golfing, the outdoors, hunting and radio-controlled cars, planes, etc. and traveling. Mike was a member of LARKS, Lake Area Radio Kontrol Society. Mike was of the catholic faith.
Mike is survived by his wife of...
Wanda Hackett Bellon Matt
Apr 27, 2023
Wanda Hackett Bellon Matt, born on March 21, 1933, in Gueydan, daughter of the late Robert Orlando Hackett, II and Mae Cox Hackett, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the age of 90. Wanda, a graduate of USL, taught school in Cameron Parish and completed her 31year teaching career at Hathaway. She was a gifted doll marker, quilter, and...
Marcus Paul Lacombe
Apr 26, 2023
Marcus Paul LaCombe, 51, of Lake Charles passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 in a New Orleans hospital after a brief illness.
Mr. LaCombe was born on December 19, 1971 in Lake Charles where he resided all of his life. He was a graduate of Iowa High School and furthered his education at McNeese State University receiving his degrees...
James Dickie Lovelady
Apr 26, 2023
James D Lovelady, 78, of Sulphur, lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. He was a talented mechanic and worked on anything put before him. James loved to fish and spend time with his many friends. He was clearly loved and will be missed by all who knew him.
Those left to cherish James’ memory are his...
Trace Kadyn Chaisson
Apr 26, 2023
Trace Kadyn Chaisson, 20, of Sulphur passed away on April 26, 2023 at the Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, TX. Trace enjoyed boat riding and late-night drives. He was a fighter until the end and accomplished so much in his 20 years. Trace attended Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church and made a Teen Acts March of 2020. He also...
Jane Klumpp Trahan
Apr 24, 2023
Jane was welcomed into Heaven on Monday, April 24,2023, surrounded by her Family and friends. She was born and raised in Eunice, Louisiana. Her family moved to Lake Charles, where she became a Gatorette at LaGrange High School. She and her husband Billy resided in Lake Charles, where they shared a beautiful marriage of 67 years. She was a stay-at-home...
Lawrence Henry Mallett
Apr 24, 2023
Lawrence Henry Mallett, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, in Abbeville. Mr. Mallett was born on September 26, 1968 to Nolan and Della Mae Mallett in Lake Charles. He was a commercial fisherman for most of his life and loved the water. He is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Crystal Mallett and Kathy Harrelson; grandparents, Lawrence...
David Baham
Apr 23, 2023
David Alan Baham, 56, passed away on April 23, 2023. Born on September 11, 1966, in Sulphur, Louisiana to Donn and Debbie Baham, he grew up in Sulphur and graduated from Sulphur High School in 1984. David was an avid music lover, played several instruments, and was a local musician for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his dog,...
Rebecca Benoit
Apr 23, 2023
Rebecca Louise McCluskey Benoit, born in Oakdale, Louisiana on April 5, 1956, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the age of 67. Rebecca was part owner of The Outrigger Restaurant in Cameron, LA until Hurricane Rita. After Hurricane Rita she worked until she retired with her husband to the country in Kinder, LA. Rebecca loved her pets, Princess,...
Henry A. Mallett Jr.
Apr 22, 2023
Henry A. Mallett, Jr., born in Jennings on February 24, 1965, son of the late Henry A. Mallett, Sr. and Wanda Lou (Sonnier) Mallett, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the age 58. Henry worked as a carpenter, and iron worker. He enjoyed fishing, crabbing, cooking, and gardening. An avid animal lover, his beloved dogs gave him joy. He...
Janie Marie Labbé Fontenot
Apr 22, 2023
It is with great sadness and immense sorrow that the family of Janie Marie Labbe’ Fontenot announces that she passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, in a local hospice facility at the age of 71.
Janie was born on November 10, 1951, to the late Joseph and Marjorie (Delahoussaye) Labbe’ in New Iberia, Louisiana. At the age of...
Tom "Wasp" Hobbs
Apr 22, 2023
Tom “Wasp” Shane Hobbs was born January 30, 1977, in Oklahoma City, OK. He was the youngest child and only son of Thomas Lee and Bonnie Marie Hobbs.
He grew up in the Tampa, Florida area, graduating from Plant City High School, class of 1994. He loved spending time with his family; growing up, he and his sister were inseparable....
