Local Obituaries

Oct 30, 2022

Gereline “Jeri” Benoit Phillips, of Lafayette, Louisiana passed away on October, 30, 2022, just 17 days before her 96th birthday, at The Camelot Assisted Living Home in Broussard, Louisiana.  Jeri was born November 16, 1926 to Stanley and Jettie Long Benoit in Lake Charles, Louisiana.  She married Thomas Edwin “Ed” Phillips on September 6, 1947.  They had two sons, Thomas...

Oct 29, 2022

Sherry L. “Teedee” Fontenot, 76, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on October 29, 2022 surrounded by her family at the Carpenter House in Lafayette, LA.

Teedee was born December 17, 1946 in Elton, LA. She graduated Elton High School then married the love of her life in 1969. She embraced time shared with family during holidays, birthdays, and with friends...

Oct 28, 2022

Sandy Lynn Abshire Mire, 73, of Sulphur, LA entered into Eternal Life with her Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven on the evening of October 28, 2022. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

Sandy was born in Lake Charles, LA to Leven and Bernice Abshire.  Sandy and Ronnie were united in marriage on September 28, 1965, where...

Oct 26, 2022

Mary Gray was one of three children born to Allen and Sue Richard. She was born in Lake Charles, LA on February 27, 1936.

She graduated with a teaching degree from McNeese State University. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Over the years she enjoyed many hobbies; gardening, sewing, painting, crafting, and making baskets....

Oct 26, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Edward “Eddie” Huey Landreneau of Lake Charles, Louisiana, who passed away on October 26, 2022, at the age of 81, leaving family and friends to mourn. 

Born on June 14, 1941, in Mamou, Louisiana to Antoine and Lelma Landreneau, quickly nicknamed “Boy Blue” for his bright blue eyes....

Oct 25, 2022

Barbara Toothman, 88, passed away on October 25, 2022 in a local hospital.

She was born on December 23, 1933 in Fairmont, West Virginia to Hubert and Francis French. She grew up in the Barrackville, West Virginia area before her family moved to Lake Charles in 1969. Barbara was an avid sports fan and was especially passionate about the Lake...

Oct 25, 2022

Anna Belle Doucet was born May 9, 1935 in Church Point, LA. She was one of six children born to Evie and Batile Carrier.

In 1955 she relocated to the Lake Charles area with her husband Milton, together they welcomed five children. She was devout in her Catholic faith and ensured her children were raised by the word of God....

Oct 23, 2022

Robert “Jared” Templeton, 41, went to meet his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 23, 2022.

Jared was born May 22, 1981 to Ann and Danny Templeton in Lake Charles, LA.  He was a 2001 graduate of Grand Lake High School and has lived the past eighteen years in Lake Charles.  Jared enjoyed spending time with the Lord and his...

Oct 23, 2022

Enola Lee Young Chaumont, 88, of Lake Charles was welcomed into Heaven, Monday, October 23, 2022 surrounded by the love of her family.

Ms. Chaumont was a native of Basile, LA. She lived a short while in Pennsylvania and has been a resident of Lake Charles since 1957.  She worked her teenage years as a “popcorn girl” at the movie...

Oct 23, 2022

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Oct 22, 2022

Tracy Lynn McDonald, 57, of Lake Charles passed away at 11:20 PM on Saturday, October 22, 2022 in a local hospital.

Tracy was born on July 12, 1965 in Palm Beach County, FL.  She was raised in Florida in the Miramar Beach area where she was a graduate of Miramar High School.  Tracy moved to Clayton, GA where she opened...

Oct 22, 2022

Linda “Darlene” Keen, 58, passed away on October 22, 2022, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. Darlene was born on September 5, 1964, in Anacoco, LA.

Darlene was a dedicated wife and mother. She loved swimming and spending time at the beach feeling the sand between her toes, as she enjoyed the sound of the waves...

Oct 20, 2022

Oct 20, 2022

Richard “Dick” Hyatt, 95 years old, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Harbor Hospice.  He was born on October 14, 1927 to Leon and Ruth Chavanne Hyatt, in Lake Charles, Louisiana.  Leon and Ruth were charter members of the newly-formed Trinity Baptist Church, where Dick was nurtured, became a Christian, and would go on to serve throughout his life. ...

Oct 19, 2022

Melinda Antoon Cormier passed from this world on Wednesday October 19, 2022. 

Her professional career as an artist began in high school when she sold her first painting, however her deep fascination with art began literally at birth.  She painted under the name M. Antoon in homage to her family, who encouraged and fostered those early artistic efforts. 

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Oct 19, 2022

Kevin James Doiron, 67, passed away peacefully at a Houston area hospital at 5:17 PM on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.

Mr. Doiron was born July 10, 1955 in Lake Charles, LA and was a 1973 graduate of St. Louis High School.  He lived in Moss Bluff for over thirty years, until recently moving to be closer to his family.  He...

Oct 18, 2022

Carol Pettyjohn, 82, passed away in the comfort of her home on October 18, 2022, with her family by her side. Carol was born in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, Canada and became a United States citizen in 1988. She worked many jobs and retired from four of them. Carol worked with the unemployed, volunteered with the Ethel Precht Foundation, and was...

Oct 18, 2022

Sarah Frances Staggs Kingsley, 82, of Lake Charles passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 in a local hospital.

Mrs. Kingsley was born on July 5, 1940 in Hickory Plains, AR.  She graduated high school in Jacksonville, AR where she met the love of her life, Terry “Moose” Kingsley, and married him.  Moose received orders from...

Oct 18, 2022

Maxine Pitre Larson Sanger, 94, of Lake Charles passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022 in the comfort of her home.

Mrs. Sanger was born October 31, 1927 to Elzie and Lovina Moreau Pitre in Kinder, LA.  She lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Kinder High School and completed Modeling school soon after. She...

Oct 17, 2022