Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Arthur Anthony Pardo, Jr.
Jul 26, 2022
Arthur Anthony “Art” Pardo, Jr., 82, went home to be with the Lord on July 26, 2022 with his family by his side.
Arthur was born in St. Louis, MO, on November 13, 1939. In 1956 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he proudly served his country.
On June 3, 1961, he married the love of...
Rose Marie Ducote Bordelon
Jul 26, 2022
Rose Marie Ducote Bordelon was born on September 3, 1928, in Cottonport, Louisiana. A longtime resident of Lake Charles, she died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She had the unique ability of making each person she met feel special by her kindness and...
Peggy Horner Farquhar
Jul 25, 2022
Peggy Horner Farquhar was born July 21, 1948 in Fordoche. She was of the Christian faith and went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2022 surrounded by family. Peggy cherished time with her family and enjoyed making memories camping with her sons and grandchildren.
Peggy is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Scylton Monroe Farquhar,...
Adela "Doll" Gillentine
Jul 24, 2022
Adela H Gillentine (Doll), 76, of Fort Pierce, FL passed away on July 24, 2022. She was born in Lake Charles, LA on September 10, 1945 and graduated from LaGrange High School.
Doll was married to J. John Gillentine on October 29, 1966. She retired from working in accounting in the chemical plants in St. Gabriel, LA. Her hobbies...
Judith L. Suydam Reynolds
Jul 23, 2022
Our family lost our matriarch Saturday, July 23, 2022.
She was the absolute light of our family! She was strong and brave and loved with all of her heart. She taught school for 28 years and was the best sixth grade science teacher ever. She was very smart, generous, and kind and had a great sense of humor. It...
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....
