Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Mary "Tita" Gennuso Robertson
Jul 22, 2022
Mary “Tita” Gennuso Robertson, 72, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, July 22, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born May 6, 1950 in Lake Charles, Louisiana where she graduated in 1968 from St Charles Academy. While attending McNeese State University, she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, and...
Paul Brown
Jul 21, 2022
Paul Alan Brown, AKA Pete, Peta, Bad Old Pete, Bonehead, just to name a few passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022, in his home.
He was a native of Vinton and a graduate of the Class of 1979 of Vinton High School. He retired from Westlake Chemical. He was known for his sausage making, beef jerky and BBQ. In...
Joseph "Joe" William Wood
Jul 21, 2022
Joseph “Joe” William Wood, 74, of Sulphur, LA passed away on July 21, 2022.
Joe was born on October 22, 1947, in Charlotte, NC to Wendell and Irma Wood. He enjoyed the great outdoors, fishing, and spending time with family. Joe liked politics and football and proudly served his country for 10 years in the U.S. Army serving two tours...
Lou Allie Fontenot
Jul 20, 2022
Lou Allie Fontenot, 94, of Lake Charles passed away at 8:52 AM on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 in a local hospice facility.
Mrs. Fontenot was born on August 23, 1927 in Washington, LA where she was raised and was a 1944 graduate of Washington High School. She worked as a bookkeeper for the Louisiana Work Force in the Calcasieu Parish...
Edward E Nelson, Jr.
Jul 19, 2022
Edward Earnest Nelson, Jr. was born December 18, 1941 in Lake Charles, LA to the late Edward E Sr. and Marjorie Nelson. He left this world July 19, 2022. He was 80 years old.
He and his high school sweetheart, Elizabeth Elzada Gunn attended Marion High School and shortly after they were wed. They were lifelong residents of the...
James Curtis Jacobs
Jul 18, 2022
James Curtis Jacobs, 74, of Sulphur, LA passed away on July 18, 2022, in his residence. James was born on April 22, 1948, in Edgerly, LA to Vernon and Ada Jacobs.
James enjoyed being around his family and friends and all who he met over the years. He also enjoyed drinking his beer, fishing at Toledo Bend, and visiting. James...
Glenda Kylene Strahan
Jul 18, 2022
Glenda Kylene Strahan, 72 years old, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022. She was born on May 30, 1950 to Floyd and Adaila Ellington Benbrook in Westminster, Colorado.
She spent most of her childhood in Colorado. She moved to Arkansas and joined the Air Force in 1973, and retired in 1993. She was stationed in Texas, Germany and eventually retired...
Agnes Mae Hutchins
Jul 17, 2022
Agnes Mae Hutchins, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 17, 2022.
She was born on March 23, 1938 in Hackberry, LA to Adam and Mary Logue.
She worked in food service as a cook since she was 13 years old. She loved to waitress at the VFW hall. She was also passionate about bingo, crabbing, fishing and listening to...
Faye Vincent
Jul 17, 2022
Faye Evelyn Vincent, of Carlyss passed away on July 17, 2022, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family on her 87th birthday.
Faye was born on July 17, 1935, in Hackberry, LA, to Oscar “Teca” and Amy Broussard. She was Postmaster in Hackberry from August 2, 1975, until her retirement on January 3, 2012.
Faye...
Glenda Sittig Duplichan
Jul 17, 2022
Glenda Sittig Duplichan, 65, of Westlake passed away at 6:53 PM on Sunday, July 17, 2022 in a New Orleans hospital.
Glenda was born on September 28, 1956 in Lake Charles and was raised in Gillis before moving to Westlake. She attended Sam Houston High School. Glenda was a special education teacher’s aide in Westlake and was a member of...
Philip & Cathy Mclean
Jul 13, 2022
Philip McLean, Jr., 69, of Lake Charles, was reunited with his wife Cathryn ”Cathy” Rees McLean, 67, who passed away on March 2, 2022, on Wednesday July 13, 2022, following an extended illness.
Philip was a native of Lake Arthur and Cathy was a native of Ontario, Canada. They were united in marriage at Christ the King Catholic Church. Cathy...
Jerry "Tee" Dale Castille
Jul 12, 2022
Jerry "Tee" Dale Castille, 77, of Edgerly, passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. Jerry liked going to the casino to try his luck. Most of all he loved his regular visits to his family and friends.
Those left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Miranda Thibodeaux and husband Jay; granddaughter Ashley Camel and...
Elora Murl Styron
Jul 12, 2022
Elora Murl Styron, 78, of Westlake, LA passed away on July 12, 2022.
Elora was born on October 17, 1943, in Lake Charles, LA to Enos “Chick” and Lola Domingue. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, playing on the computer, and spending time with her best friend Roger Broussard. She was born and raised in Cameron and Creole and was a lifelong...
Mercy Jo'Elle Rubin
Jul 11, 2022
Mercy Jo’elle Rubin, infant daughter of Marlon and Andreneka Edwards Rubin, was born at 3:50 PM on July 10, 2022 and passed away at 4:38 AM on Monday, July 11, 2022.
She is also survived by her brother, Genesis Edwards; sisters, Gianna Rubin, Trinity Rubin, and Autumn Rubin; twin sister, Marlee Rubin; grandmother, Anitra Edwards; god-mother, Keri Edwards; aunts, Whitney...
Eurlin Layne "E.L." Jarrell
Jul 10, 2022
Eurlin Layne Jarrell (E.L.) peacefully passed away after a long battle with dementia on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at his residence. He was born on April 30, 1933, in Evans, LA. After High School, he was drafted in the United States Army and served during the Korean War. After the war, he worked for Cities Services (CITGO) for 38 years....
Danya Marie Taveney
Jul 10, 2022
Danya Marie Taveney was born October 27, 1940 in (Birthplace) to the late John D. and Lorita Marie Mire.
She was a graduate of LaGrange High School, class of 1959. She was devout in her faith, attending mass at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, also a member of the Alter Society. Often her kind and giving heart...
Peggy Joyce Moore
Jul 10, 2022
Peggy Joyce Moore, 79, passed away on July 10, 2022 peacefully in her home. She was born to the late Van and Madge Cormier in Indian Bayou, LA on September 25, 1942. She was immersed with her family life and enjoyed spending time at Holly Beach and enjoying the Cameron wildlife. Peggy was blessed with a large and loving family....
Kathleen "Kathy" Melancon
Jul 9, 2022
Kathleen “Kathy” Melancon, 97, of Lake Charles passed away at 4:22 AM on Saturday, July 9, 2022 in her residence.
Mrs. Melancon was born on March 18, 1925 in Fort Worth, TX where she was raised and resided until moving to Lake Charles in the early 1950’s. She was a life time member of the VFW Axilliary and also belonged...
Shawnette Chenier
Jul 8, 2022
Mary Shawnette Chenier, gained her wings on Friday, July 8, 2022 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Shawnette was born on December 4, 1964 to Merrick and Naomi Chenier in Lake Charles, LA where she was a lifetime resident.
At a young age, Shawnette accepted Christ while attending Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church where she...
Betty Fontenot
Jul 8, 2022
Betty Fontenot, 87, of Carlyss, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022, in her residence surrounded by her family. Betty has resided in Sulphur for 68 years. She loved crocheting, painting, flower gardening, and being outdoors. She enjoyed shopping on Mondays with her daughter, Kay. Betty loved traveling the United States with her husband. Her boys, Edward and Tim followed in...
