Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
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....
Larry Alan Schmidt
Apr 22, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Alan Schmidt, a beloved father, brother, and friend who touched the lives of those around him with his warmth, kindness, and humor. Larry passed away peacefully on April 22, 2023, in a Lake Charles hospital, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on November 11, 1964, in West Monroe,...
Alfred "Al" Joseph Landry, Jr.
Apr 21, 2023
Alfred Joseph “Al” Landry, Jr., 68, of Lake Charles, passed away on April 21, 2023 at a local hospital. Al was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles having been born to Alfred, Sr. and Wilhena “Billie” Landry on October 7, 1954.
Al just loved to be outdoors in general. He loved fishing and going to the movies...
Leroy Arthur
Apr 21, 2023
Clinton Leroy Arthur, 86, of Vinton, passed away peacefully at a Sulphur care facility on Friday April 21, 2023.
Leroy was a native of Sabine Parish and a longtime resident of Vinton. After graduating high school, he went to west Texas to find work. While working in Big Springs, Texas he caught the eye of Zollie “Doodle” Rawlins, who was...
Jane Aycock Daigre
Apr 20, 2023
Janet Leigh “Jane” Aycock Daigre, 74, of Lake Charles passed away, Thursday, April 20, 2023 in the comfort of her home following a brief illness.
Jane was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School and McNeese State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. She worked twenty years...
Cora Jane Adams
Apr 20, 2023
Cora Jane Adams, born in St. Paul, MN on August 17, 1992, daughter of Shepard Adams and Gracelyn Jane Sell Adams, passed from this life on April 20, 2023 in Bogalusa, at age 30. A graduate of Hammond High School, Cora was studious and attended Southeastern Louisiana University. Cora loved fashion, especially shoes, and enjoyed shopping with friends. Cora was...
Tyler James Dilyard
Apr 20, 2023
Tyler James Dilyard was the second son born March 11, 1994 to Jeff James Dilyard. He and his twin brother Trent were born in Aliso Viejo, California.
Nicknamed the “Gruesome Twosome”, they were more than siblings, they were best friends, and basketball teammates. They grew up in Phoenix, AZ until moving to Lake Charles to be closer to family....
