Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
William "Bill" Landry
May 27, 2023
William “Bill” Landry, 90, of Sulphur passed away on May 27, 2023, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Sulphur and a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Sulphur.  Bill is survived by his daughter, Dana Landry of San Antonio, TX; daughter-in-law, Carol Bourgeois Smith of Carlyss; 2 grandchildren, Lauren Hamic (Bryant) and Logan Boyd Smith...
Dianna Marie Theriot
May 26, 2023
Dianna Marie Theriot, 75, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 26, 2023 at her home. Â Dianna was born on October 17, 1947, to Cleve and Rose Duplechain, and was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles.
Amongst her greatest times was the time she shared with her children, grandchildren and gatherings of family. She also greatly...
Ruthann Edwards
May 26, 2023
RuthAnn Edwards, 70, of Sulphur passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023, with her family by her side. Â RuthAnn enjoyed crafts and shopping. Â She was very sociable and loved to be around her family and friends and anything to do with her grandchildren, especially watching their sports. Â RuthAnn was a member of Maplewood First Baptist Church. Â
RuthAnn is survived...
Henry Melvin Belsha
May 25, 2023
Henry was born in Anacoco, LA, on August 21,1932 to Henry and Vena Belsha. Â He left high school in April 1950 and joined the National Guard. In September of that same year, his National Guard unit was called to active duty. He served for 21 months in active duty and obtained a GED prior to his discharge and enrollment to...
Erroll "Earl" Chaumont
May 25, 2023
Erroll “Earl” Chaumont 85, of Sulphur, LA passed away on May 25, 2023, in a local care facility. Erroll was born on April 14, 1938, in Duralde, LA to Shelton and Lena Chaumont.Â
Erroll served in the Unites States Army from 1956-1959 as a Sergeant. He was a carpenter for many years and honorably served as a Sheriff’s Deputy...
Jessie B. Alger
May 23, 2023
Jessie B Alger, 90, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in her residence. Â Mrs. Alger was born on November 5, 1932 in Lena, LA to John Henry Babcock, Jr. and wife Bertie Lee (Rankin) Babcock. Â She graduated from Louisiana Tech as a Registered Nurse and worked in the medical field for 50 years. Jessie also traveled to many countries...
Donald Murphy Almany
May 23, 2023
Donald Murphy Almany, 84, of Lake Charles passed from this life on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, with his wife and caregiver by his side.
Don was born on June 21, 1938, in DeRidder, LA, to James and Floy Almany. Â He served his country proudly as a member of the Army National Guard and worked for PPG as an inventory clerk...
Karen Sue Kleckley
May 23, 2023
Karen Sue Kleckley, 69, of Lake Charles peacefully went to be with her Lord in Heaven on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in a local healthcare facility.
Ms. Kleckley was born December 31, 1953 in Crockett, TX and has lived most of her life in Lake Charles. Â She will be most remembered for her sweet spirit. Â She attended Fourth Avenue Church...
Jane Barnett Waldrip
May 22, 2023
Jane Burnett Waldrip, originally from Ragley, Louisiana, died May 22, 2023 in Memphis. She was the widow of Herbert Waldrip, former Vice-President of Operations of Holiday Inns. During his career, Jane and Herb traveled and lived from Florida to Hawaii. Jane, a vibrant hostess and warm mother, always put her family first and helped her children excel. She enjoyed exercise,...
Edward John Khoury
May 21, 2023
Edward John Khoury passed away in his home with his family on May 21, 2023. Â Edward is a life-long resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Â He had a distinguished career at McNeese State University. Â Throughout his 38 years at the university, Edward served as an Assistant Professor of Microbiology, Academic Advisor, the Director of Basic Studies, and the Dean of Enrollment...
Christopher Dean Arceneaux
May 21, 2023
Christopher Dean Arceneaux, born on August 7, 1958, son of Wilson and Yvonne (Poole) Arceneaux, passed away on May 21, 2023 in his residence. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Sharon (Hampton) Arceneaux; two sons, Malcom and Marty Arceneaux; two daughters, Jessica Beard and Amanda Leonard; two brothers, Billy and Terry Arceneaux; one sister, Bonnie Jean Arceneaux;...
Jd Flowers
May 21, 2023
JD Flowers, 85, of Sulphur, LA passed away on May 21, 2023. JD was born on October 27, 1937, to John and Lillie Flowers in Benson, NC.Â
JD was known for being a gentleman and a loving man. He enjoyed playing horseshoes in his younger days, building houses, woodworking, and a great teacher of his trade. JD loved watching...
Clare Rochon Biagas
May 21, 2023
Clare Rochon Biagas was born on December 13, 1931 in Lake Charles, LA to Joseph Uri Rochon and Matilda Wiltz Rochon. She was the first born of two children. She attended and graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Lake Charles where she met her husband, Percy Biagas. Clare and Percy were married for over sixty years until his death...
Susan Diane Trahan
May 20, 2023
Susan Diane Trahan, born in Lake Charles on November 30, 1962, daughter of the late Paul Warren Trahan and Thelma Landry Trahan, passed away with her companion, Jacob Touchet on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Susan, a bus driver for the Lafayette Parish School Board, enjoyed bird watching, and riding motorcycles with her companion, Jacob. She was a loving mother, sister,...
Dolores Marie Crosby Vines
May 19, 2023
Proverbs 31:10: "Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies."
Dolores Marie Crosby Vines passed away quietly on Friday, May 19, 2023 at the home of her daughter in Kerrville, Texas after a short battle with an aggressive cancer.
Dolores was a Louisiana girl through and through. She was born in Leesville, LA, on November...
Henry Loyd Riquelmy
May 19, 2023
Henry Loyd Riquelmy passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023 at the age of 83. Â He was born on September 7, 1939, in Lake Charles, LA.
He graduated from LaGrange High School and McNeese State University with an Associate degree in Science in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
In his early career as a pilot Henry worked for W.J. Gayle &...
Anuraj Singh Chadda
May 19, 2023
Baby Anuraj Singh Chadda, one month old, infant son of P.J. and Amy Chadda, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Anuraj was born April 18, 2023 in Baton Rouge, LA. Â He was the sweetest of babies and loved his bath time and lotion rub downs. Â He also loved being held, sitting outside and taking in all of the sights...
Joseph "Joe" Alexander Schrepfer
May 18, 2023
Mr. Joseph “Joe” Alexander Schrepfer, born on February 7, 1953 in El Dorado, KS as the third child of Mr. Robert Wayne Schrepfer of Wichita, KS and Mrs. Virginia Louise (Delaney) Schrepfer of Wichita, KS, passed into the care of our Lord on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at the age of 70.
Joe spent his early years near family in...
Clara Anne Langley
May 17, 2023
Clara Anne Langley, 76 of Ruckersville, VA formerly of Sulphur, LA passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 with her beloved husband by her side.
She was one of two children born to Raymond Leon and Virginia Loomis Keathley on September 29, 1946 in Ferriday, LA and raised in her family home in Clayton, LA.
She attended and graduated from Ferriday...
Daniel Howard Miller
May 17, 2023
Daniel Howard Miller, 73, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 17. Â He was born on July 13, 1949 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Alfred James Miller and Gladys Moore Miller. Â A memorial service will be held Family will receive friends on Friday, August 11 at New Life Worship Center, 668 N. Perkins Ferry Rd.,...
