Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Nancy Hansen
Jun 2, 2022
Nancy Ann Hollis Hansen, 58, of Westlake, LA, passed away peacefully at 8:38 PM on Thursday, June 2, 2022 in a local care facility.
Ms. Hansen was born November 23, 1963 in Lake Charles, LA and lived most of her life in Westlake, LA. She was a 1981 graduate of Westlake High School and graduated from McNeese State University with...
Gage Landon Williams
Jun 2, 2022
“Let my soul smile through my heart and my heart smile through my eyes, that I may scatter rich smiles in sad hearts.” – Paramahansa Yogananda.
Gage Landon Williams was born on August 23, 2002 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Chasity Laughlin Williams and Tony Williams.
He attended St. John Elementary, S.J. Welch and was a 2021 graduate of St....
Charles J. Banzhof
Jun 1, 2022
Charles J. Banzhof, 81, of Moss Bluff, La crossed over on June 1, 2022. He was surrounded by close family members and his dog, MacGuyver.
Daddy’s first love was school. Loved, loved, loved school. Loved learning. “Everyday you learn something new.” He attended the University of St Thomas in Houston after graduating from Sulphur High. Then later went to McNeese...
Samuel Joseph Rizzuto
May 31, 2022
Samuel Joseph Rizzuto, 93 of Sulphur, Louisiana, passed away on May 31, 2022, at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home in Jennings.
Mr. Rizzuto was born to Catherine Sasso Rizzuto and Elic Rizzuto on January 10, 1929, in Gueydan, LA. He served the United States during which time he was injured and has lived life as a disabled veteran. Following his...
Gail Elizabeth Sevier Reale
May 30, 2022
Gail Elizabeth Sevier Reale, 69, of Lake Charles passed away on May 30, 2022 in a Lafayette, LA care facility. She was born in Westlake, LA on August 1, 1952 to Russell and Mercedes Pellegrin Sevier.
Gail was one of a kind. She was a wife, mother, and grandmother. Gail was a talented piano player and wonderful artist. She enjoyed...
Elaina Danielle Huntington Koss
May 29, 2022
Elaina Danielle Huntington Koss, 48, of Lake Charles passed away at 4:01 AM on Sunday, May 29, 2022 in her residence.
Elaina was born on December 17, 1973 in Heidelberg, Germany. She was raised in Deridder where she was a graduate of Deridder High School. Elaina furthered her education at McNeese State University where she received a degree in sociology. ...
Wilburn "Sonny" Duplantis, Jr.
May 28, 2022
Wilburn John “Sonny” Duplantis, Jr. 80, of Lake Charles went to meet his Lord on May 28, 2022, at 12:45 PM in his residence.
Sonny was born to Virginia and Wilburn John Duplantis, Sr. on October 7, 1941, in New Orleans, LA where he spent much of his life. He was a graduate of Acadia Baptist in Eunice, LA and...
Bernell James Logue
May 28, 2022
Bernell James Logue, 60, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022, in his Sulphur residence.
A lifelong Sulphur resident, Bernell was a graduate of Sulphur High School Class of 1980 and Delta School of Business. He enjoyed fishing, shooting pool, and spending time with his grandchildren. Bernell was employed as carpenter before his illness. He will be remembered for speaking his...
Sharon Ann Robberts
May 26, 2022
Sharon Ann Robberts, 63, passed away at her residence on Thursday, May 26, 2022.
She was born on February 5, 1959 in Mobile, Alabama to James and Shirley Lisenba.
Her family was everything to her. She loved her children fiercely. Sharon had a great and memorable sense of humor. She enjoyed bird watching, gardening, decorating, and was very talented in...
Dorise Watson
May 26, 2022
Dorise Watson, 82, passed from this life surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 26, 2022. She liked to read, cook, and travel. Spending time with her family was the real love of Dorise’s life.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Lee Anna Watson Duplechain (CJ Jr.); stepdaughter, Michele Watson Field (Winslow Jr.); grandchildren, Ryan Duplechain (Heather),...
Willie "Buddy" Turpin
May 25, 2022
J. “Buddy” Turpin, born and raised in Vinton and retired in Sulphur, born April 27, 1932 died May 25, 2022 at the age of 90 years old. Buddy was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great grandfather. Buddy was preceded in death by his wife (Elsie) of 66 years, his father, mother, brother and one daughter. Buddy raised three children,...
Kernis John "Blackie" Trahan
May 25, 2022
Kernis “Blackie” John Trahan was born Feb 2, 1930 in Lyons Point, Louisiana to Claudias and Lucia Trahan.
He was a graduate of Crowley High School then in 1947 he made Lake Charles his home. He was employed with Augustine Construction Co. for over 45 years as payroll and timekeeper at Cities Service, retiring in April of 1996.
He will...
M.B. Slocum
May 25, 2022
Morris Benjamin “M. B.” Slocum, Jr., 75, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in a local hospital.
Mr. Slocum was born February 25, 1947 in Orange, TX, where he was a 1965 graduate of Stark High School and excelled playing football. He moved to Lake Charles, LA and graduated from McNeese State University. He...
Edgar Allen Elliott
May 24, 2022
Edgar Allen Elliott went home to meet this Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lee County, VA on March 20, 1938. He served in the United States Air Force from 1955 and was honorably discharged in 1961. While stationed at Chennault Air Base he met Judith Dale Elliott. They...
Lonny Ray Burcham
May 22, 2022
Lonny Ray Burcham, 60 of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born on September 19, 1961, in Kokomo, IN to the late Billy J. and Joan Burcham.
Lonny attended high school in Miami, IN. After high school he moved to Little Rock, AR and then came...
Austin Sonnier
May 21, 2022
Austin Paul Sonnier went to sing with angels on May 21, 2022 at the age of 32. He was born December 17, 1989, in Lake Charles, LA to Susan Rhorer and Michael Sonnier. Growing up he learned to hunt, fish, build, work on vehicles, and ride horses. He spent a lot of time with his father and gained a passion...
Jesse Faith Harmon
May 21, 2022
Jesse Faith Harmon, 18, was born on March 22, 2004, in Beaumont, TX into an amazing, loving family and went to her eternal home on Saturday, May 21st, 2022, just hours after receiving her high school diploma.
In this life, Jesse was free-spirited, fearless, loyal, and little bit feisty. She was and will forever be, the light of her...
Susan Denise Hicks
May 21, 2022
Susan Denise Hicks, 52, of Sulphur gained her angel wings Saturday, May 21, 2022.
A lifelong resident of SWLA, Denise was a graduate of Sulphur High School Class of 1987. Sheearned two degrees from McNeese State University and was currently working on a third degree.As a young child, she began bowling with her family; in 1987 she was named the...
Clyde Hantz, Jr.
May 21, 2022
Clyde Hantz, Jr., 88, of Lake Charles, passed away in a Lafayette Hospital on Saturday May 21, 2022, following an extended illness.
Clyde was born in Orange, Texas and went to elementary school in Sulphur and graduated from LaGrange High School in Lake Charles. He furthered his education at McNeese State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. Along with...
Cecil W. Clark, Iii
May 20, 2022
Cecil William Clark, III, 63, of Cameron, passed away suddenly on May 20, 2022, at his home.
Cecil was born May 16, 1959, in Oak Grove, Cameron Parish, Louisiana, and was a lifelong resident of Cameron Parish. He was a graduate South Cameron High School, attended McNeese State University and served in the National Guard.
Cecil had many business endeavors...
