Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Wilson Eugene
Mar 13, 2023
Wilson Eugene Regnier, 68, of Lake Charles died March 13, 2013 at a local hospital. Wilson was born on October 24, 1954 in Brownsville, TX. to Elie Leon (Capt. B) and Norma Theresa Regnier. Wilson was a longtime resident of the Lake Charles area where he worked as a Paramedic for Acadian Ambulance service for many years.
Wilson grew up...
Tessa Ann Begnaud
Mar 13, 2023
Iowa – Tessa Ann Begnaud, born October 25, 1966, daughter of Roland and Melba (Bourque) Begnaud, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, at the age of 56. Tessa graduated from Lacassine High School and was of the catholic faith. She was employed with Coushatta Casino as a cashier. Tessa enjoyed making dream catchers, puzzle books, collecting unicorns and crosses, and...
Kayleigh Colleen Alexander
Mar 12, 2023
Kayleigh Colleen Alexander was born December 12, 2014 in Elizabethtown, KY. The second of four children born to Ronald Caleb and Samantha Hope Alexander.
She grew up in Ethel, MS and attended Greenlee Elementary school. She had her mother’s beauty and her father’s eyes. She was a bubbly child who enjoyed being outdoors and playing with her sister and brothers....
Skylar Brooke Alexander
Mar 12, 2023
Skylar Brooke Alexander was born November 27, 2015 in Jackson, Mississippi. The third of four children born to Ronald Caleb and Samantha Hope Alexander.
She grew up in Ethel, MS and attended Greenlee Elementary school. She inherited her mother’s beautiful eyes and the light brown hair of her father. She loved animals and did not discriminate against the occasional amphibian...
Joseph Theodore Zartler
Mar 12, 2023
Joseph Theodore Zartler, 85, of Moss Bluff, LA, passed away at 6:00 AM on Sunday, March 12, 2023 in a local care facility.
Mr. Zartler was born March 3, 1938 in Allentown, PA, where he was a 1955 graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School. In 1994, work brought him to Fort Polk, LA where he was a Project Manager...
Samantha Hope Alexander
Mar 12, 2023
Samantha Hope Alexander was born April 5, 1994 in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Growing up the eldest of six children taught her many things, most importantly the value of family.
It was friendly banter that brought her to meet Caleb, and at first sight she knew he was the one, so May 5, 2014 they exchanged vows. Together they welcomed four beautiful...
Wilma Jones
Mar 11, 2023
Wilma Irene Darrow Jones, 66, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 9:01 AM on Saturday, March 11, 2023 in her residence.
Ms. Jones will always be remembered as a loving mother who was always there to support her family. She loved unconditionally and taught her family many life lessons that they will cherish. She always made time to listen...
Patricia "Tricia" Hogan Pruitt
Mar 11, 2023
Patricia “Tricia” Hogan Pruitt, 56, passed away surrounded by immediate family on Saturday, March 11, 2023, in a care facility. Tricia was a resident of Sulphur and a graduate of Sulphur High School. She spent most of her life working as a Cosmetologist for a variety of beauty lines as well as an Esthetician serving Louisiana and Texas areas. Her...
Patricia Joy Calhoun
Mar 11, 2023
Patricia “Patsy” Calhoun of Lake Charles, Louisiana passed peacefully in her home the morning of Saturday, March 11, 2023 surrounded by family. Patsy was known as Mom, Mimi and Grand-Mimi. She was “the portrait of a true Southern lady.” A gracious hostess, and always poised in her character-defining pearls and red lipstick, Patsy was a strongly committed Southern lady, faithful,...
Dr. Horace David Harlan
Mar 9, 2023
Dr. Horace David Harlan, 94, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 5:30 AM on Thursday, March 9, 2023 in a local care facility.
Dr. Harlan was born February 9, 1929 in Bee Caves, TX and raised in Austin, TX. He was a 1946 graduate of Vidor High School and graduated from the University of Texas in 1950 with his...
Mabel Leviner
Mar 9, 2023
On Thursday, March 9th, 2023, Mabel Leviner went to be with her Lord and Savior. Mabel was born on November 2, 1934, in Eunice, Louisiana. She was a devoted wife and mother, as well as a loving grandmother. She was a beautiful Christian role model for her children and grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.
As a young married woman,...
Beau Cannon Russell
Mar 9, 2023
Beau Cannon Russell, 51, went to be with the Lord after a brief illness on Thursday evening, March 9, 2023 in an area hospital.
Beau was born August 16, 1971 to Barry and Pearl Russell of Sulphur.
Beau was a lifelong resident of Sulphur, a LSU Tiger fan and enjoyed the many outdoor activities that the area provided. An avid...
George Paul Sonnier
Mar 7, 2023
George Paul Sonnier, 72, of Lake Charles died peacefully on Tuesday March 7, 2023 at a local care center.
George was born on July 14, 1950 in Biloxi, Mississippi. George loved fishing, boating, cooking and enjoying good food. He was a jack of all trades that could fix just about anything. He wore many hats in his lifetime, but...
Janet Armistead Benoit
Mar 7, 2023
Janet Armistead Benoit, 73, of Moss Bluff went to be with the Lord and joined her husband, Fred, on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by loved ones.
Mrs. Benoit was born on September 18, 1949 in Lake Charles and was raised in Moss Bluff where she graduated from Sam Houston High School. She moved...
Sandra L. Deshotel
Mar 7, 2023
Sandra L. Deshotel, born in Lacassine on March 11, 1946, passed away at the age of 76 on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Sidney and Wilma Rose (Hebert) Myers. Sandra was a member of East Ridge Baptist Church. Sandra worked out of the home after her children were raised as an associate in sales....
Carmen Ann Lovinggood
Mar 6, 2023
Carmen Ann Perello Lovinggood, 87, passed away Monday, March 6th, at 3:02 am with her two children by her side.
A native of Lake Charles, Carmen was born on October 12, 1935, to Andrew and Marie Perello. She attended St. Charles Academy and Lake Charles High School. While attending McNeese State University, she met her husband, Charles (Charlie) William Lovinggood.
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Mary Eastridge Frye
Mar 6, 2023
Mary Eastridge Frye, 90, of Sulphur, passed away surrounded by her family on March 6, 2023, in a local hospital. She was born to David and Gladys Henderson Eastridge on September 22, 1932.
Mary was born into a caring, loving, and close family, which she instilled into her own family as well. While in high school, Mary played basketball and...
Loretta Ann Ayers
Mar 6, 2023
Loretta Ann Ayers, 54, of Lake Charles passed away at 5:30 AM on Monday, March 6, 2023.
Loretta was born on January 14, 1969 in Clifton Forge, VA. She was raised in Virginia where she was a graduate of Alleghany High School before moving to Lake Charles. Loretta worked for Laura J. Stewart, CPA as an accountant.
She will...
Michael "Mike" Cross
Mar 5, 2023
Michael Hunter Cross, 66 of Moss Bluff, LA, passed away at 11:52 PM on Sunday, March 5, 2023 after a battle with cancer, surrounded by his family.
Mike was born November 21, 1956 in Baton Rouge, LA. He was raised in Beaumont, TX, where he attended High School and met the love of his life. He proudly served as a...
Gloria "Colette' Geddes
Mar 5, 2023
Gloria “Colette” Geddes, 80, of Sulphur, LA, passed away on March 5, 2023, in a local care facility. Colette was born on October 11, 1942, to Cole and Merrell in Rayville, LA. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, embroidery, bible study and spending time with her grandkids. Colette taught first grade for 33 years at Maplewood. Colette was a graduate of Northeast...
