Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Xavier Lee Leblanc
Mar 30, 2023
Xavier Lee LeBlanc, infant son of Kris LeBlanc and Grace Murphy, passed away at a local hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was loved throughout his life from the moment his parents first found out they were expecting. Xavier had a strong heart, so strong that he was able to donate it to another baby in need.
Those left...
Nicholas Hunter Hinton
Mar 30, 2023
Nicholas Hunter Hinton passed away of suicide at seventeen years old on Thursday, March 30 at 4:07 pm. Hunter is survived by his mother Rachel Murphy Hinton, sister Abby Hinton, sister Lauren Salvador and brother-in-law Matthew Johnson, Uncle T-Pat Murphy and Aunt Jackie Bares, cousin Jordan Murphy, Uncle Erik and Aunt Samantha Murphy and family (Toni, Albus, Tivoli, and Vanessa),...
Patsy Ruth Johnson
Mar 30, 2023
Patsy Ruth Johnson, 74, of Lake Charles passed away at 5:19 PM on Thursday, March 30, 2023 in her daughter's residence.
Ms. Johnson was born on May 14, 1948 in Lake Charles before moving to Grand Lake where she was a graduate of Grand Lake High School. In the early 1980’s, she moved back to Lake Charles and was a...
John Ward Roark
Mar 30, 2023
John Ward Roark, 64, of Lake Charles passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023 in his residence.
Mr. Roark was born on November 25, 1958 in Kaptai, East Pakistan and was raised in Merryville where he was a graduate of Merryville High School. He retired from Citgo as a logistics manager after many years of service.
In his spare...
Donald Lee Thibodeaux
Mar 29, 2023
Donald Lee Thibodeaux passed away on Wednesday, March 29,2023 at the age of 85. He was born on September 22, 1937, to Terry and Elise Thibodeaux of Hathaway, Louisiana.
Donald was a faithful member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church where he was part of the Eucharistic Ministry, Knights of Columbus, trained alter servers, and a member of...
Charles "Bully" Bergeron, Jr.
Mar 29, 2023
Charles “Bully” Bergeron, 88, of Sulphur passed away on March 29, 2023. He was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church and retired from the Teamsters Local 270. He served honorably in the Army of the United States from April 17, 1957, until April 1, 1963. He was involved in horse racing owning several horses.Bully is survived by...
Steven Drake Thornhill
Mar 29, 2023
Steven D. Thornhill, 36 of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Steven was born on April 15, 1986, in Lancaster, California to Hardy and Jacqueline Thornhill. He honorably and faithfully served our country in the United States Marine Corps. Steven was such a loving son and friend to many.
Those left to...
Randall G. Whitfield
Mar 29, 2023
Randall G. Whitfield, 79, of Sulphur, LA, passed away at 6:55 AM on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 in a local hospital.
Mr. Whitfield was born October 18, 1943 in Jasper, AL and raised in that area of Alabama. He served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard for twenty-one years and one day, retiring as an E-7 BMC in 1981. ...
Bennie Joe Cormier
Mar 29, 2023
Iowa ~ Bennie Joe Cormier, born August 12, 1938, son of the late Napoleon and Elvie (Higginbotham) Cormier, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at the of age 84. Bennie worked for Citgo until he retired and was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. He enjoyed working in his yard and in his younger years enjoyed running. He...
Mary "Ruth" Shelton
Mar 28, 2023
Mary Ruth Sonnier Shelton, 88, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 4:54 AM on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 in her residence.
Mrs. Shelton was born February 22, 1935 in Lake Charles, LA, where she was a lifelong resident. She graduated from Washington High School and was a longtime member of St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church. During her younger...
Lucy Miller Foreman
Mar 28, 2023
Iowa – Lucy Miller Foreman, a devoted mom and grandmother, born in Welsh on September 6, 1930, daughter of the late Ernest and Dora (Thibodeaux) Miller, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at the age of 92. Lucy graduated from Iowa High School. She was a faithful member of St. Raphael Catholic Church, serving the Catholic Daughters, Altar Society, Eucharistic...
Edith H. Guillory
Mar 28, 2023
Edith H. Guillory, 84, passed away on March 28, 2023. She was born on October 16, 1938, in Lake Charles, LA, to George and Florence Duhon Hollier.
Edith was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, LA residing in the Prien Lake Community. She graduated from Washington High School and Sowela Technical School. Edith worked for the State of Louisiana, retiring...
Anna Lee Phillips Menard
Mar 28, 2023
Anna Lee Phillips Menard, 83, of Lake Charles passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 in a local hospice facility.
Anna Lee was born on September 14, 1939 in Opelousas, Louisiana, and was raised in Ville Platte, before moving to Lake Charles in 1960. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
Anna Lee...
Charles Adam Myers, Sr.
Mar 27, 2023
Iowa ~ Charles Adam Myers, Sr., born July 24, 1947, son of the late Hilliard and Della (Dupont) Myers, Sr., passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 at the of age 75. Charles graduated from Midland High School. He worked as a consultant for Baker Oil Tools until he retired. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic...
Bobby Gene Gillard, Sr.
Mar 27, 2023
Bobby Gene Gillard Sr., 85, of Lake Charles, passed away on March 27, 2023, after a life filled with love, laughter, adventure, family, and fellowship. Bobby was born on August 29, 1937, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to the late Tinnie Gillard (Beatrice) and Marie Gillard. He met the love of his life, Tollie Young, in Lake Charles, while working at...
Bobbie Thompson Lofaso
Mar 27, 2023
Bobbie Thompson Lofaso, 95, of Lake Charles passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 in a local assisted living facility.
Mrs. Lofaso was born on April 30, 1928 in Kinder where she was raised until moving to Lake Charles and was a graduate of LaGrange High School. She was a member of St. Luke Simpson Methodist Church.
She was...
Mabel Newman Ferrell
Mar 27, 2023
Mabel Newman Ferrell, 102, longtime resident of the Lake Charles area, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023 in Beaumont, TX. Mabel was born on April 11, 1920 in Jennings, LA. to the Rev. John and Lucille Newman.
She grew up in southwest Louisiana being one of ten children. Mabel had a long and wonderful life, she passed away knowing she...
Jerrie Smith Hopkins
Mar 26, 2023
Jerrie Hopkins, 80, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in a local care facility.
She was born on September 30, 1942 in Minden, Louisiana to Leon and Verdun Smith. She lived in Westlake for most of her life where she worked as a hairdresser for over 20 years and played piano at her church. She enjoyed playing bingo and...
Peggy Laughlin
Mar 25, 2023
Peggy Joyce Newman Laughlin, 69, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 5:16 AM on Saturday, March 25, 2023 in a Houston, TX hospital.
Mrs. Laughlin was born June 7, 1953 in Lake Charles, LA, where she was a lifelong resident. She attended Marion High School, graduated from Merryville High School and received her LPN degree from Sowela Tech. She...
