Local Obituaries

for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Carl Lawrence Ciulla

Carl Lawrence Ciulla

Dec 8, 2022

Beloved father, Carl Lawrence Ciulla, 85, of Moss Bluff, Louisiana, passed away, Thursday, December 8, 2022.

A private celebration of life will be held at his home. The burial of his ashes will follow soon after at New Ritchie Cemetery.

Carl was born the only son and youngest on  February, 20, 1937 in Huntington Beach, California, to Carl(Calogero) and...

George Gene Roy

George Gene Roy

Dec 8, 2022

George Gene Roy, 94, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Thursday December 8, 2022, surrounded by his family.

George was a native of Mansura, La., and was the youngest of nine children born to George and Clemita Ponthieux Roy. He honorably served our country in the United States Army during the Korean War....

Dennis Paul Bergeron, Sr.

Dennis Paul Bergeron, Sr.

Dec 8, 2022

Dennis Bergeron ,75, of Sulphur, LA passed away on December 8, 2022, in a local hospital. Dennis was born on October 11, 1947, in New Orleans, LA to Adam and Mary Bergeron.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus 3015 and Past Grand Knight for Vinton, Carlyss, and Sulphur. Dennis was of the Catholic Faith and was a...

Dorothy Marie "Dot" Pellerin

Dorothy Marie "Dot" Pellerin

Dec 7, 2022

Dorothy Marie (Dot) Pellerin, 82, of Lake Charles passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 in a Lake Charles hospital surrounded by her husband and children.

Dot was born on September 15, 1940 in Church Point where she was raised as a sharecroppers daughter and was a 1959 graduate of Church Point High School.  Following graduation, she met her future...

Kathrine Weibel Aymond

Kathrine Weibel Aymond

Dec 7, 2022

Iowa – Kathrine Weibel Aymond, 59, born in Port Arthur, TX on April 24, 1963, daughter of the late Daniel and Mary “Jo” Zenos Broussard, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at the age of 59. Kathy was a graduate of Dulles High School and was of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed watching gameshows and her favorite sitcom “Friends”. Kathy...

Donald Charles Griffith

Donald Charles Griffith

Dec 7, 2022

Donald Charles Griffith, 80, passed away on Wednesday December 7, 2022 in a local hospital.  Mr. Griffith was born on January 15, 1942 in Manchester, LA to Clifford Griffith, Sr. and Ophelia Griffith.  He was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Donald was a master craftsman and a member of Local 207 Laborer’s Union for over...

Thomas Ray "Tommy" Benoit

Thomas Ray "Tommy" Benoit

Dec 7, 2022

Thomas Ray "Tommy” Benoit, 84, born on May 1, 1938 in Gumpoint LA to Norbert and Grace Benoit, passed away on December 7, 2022. He moved to Evangeline, LA on August 29, 1947 and was a lifelong resident. He was a devoted member of New Life Tabernacle of Jennings, Louisiana. He never met a stranger, loved to fish, and loved...

Curtis Joseph Mott

Curtis Joseph Mott

Dec 7, 2022

Curtis Joseph Mott, born on May 27, 1949, son of the late Clifford Joseph Mott and Lovina Young Mott, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at the age of 73. Curtis worked in the plants and did various other jobs. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, son, Adam Mott,...

Rosa Adams Dartez

Rosa Adams Dartez

Dec 6, 2022

Rosa Adams Dartez, 93, of Lake Charles, died December 6, 2022, at a local nursing facility.  Rosa was born October 3, 1929, in Kaplan, La. And was a retired school teacher with the Calcasieu Parish School Board. 

Rosa is survived by her son, Darren Adams and wife Clara of Lake Charles; two daughters, Dian Adams Bergeron of Big Lake...

Donna Vise Addison

Donna Vise Addison

Dec 4, 2022

Donna Vise Addison, 84, died at 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022 surrounded by family, after a brief illness. She took her last breath while peacefully listening to gospel music.

She was the oldest of four children born to George and Elise Vise and she spent her growing up years in Alabama, later moving to Sulphur and then raising...

Hattie Opal Courville

Hattie Opal Courville

Dec 3, 2022

Hattie Opal Courville, age 93, passed away and went home to be with our Lord on December 3, 2022.  She was born Hattie Opal Sonnier to Dora Fontenot Sonnier and Adam Sonnier, and was raised in Soileau, LA.  She graduated from Oberlin High School in 1946 and married Joseph Clifford Courville from Basile in 1948.  After the birth of their...

Lillian "Mrs. Lil" Salvador

Lillian "Mrs. Lil" Salvador

Dec 3, 2022

Lillian “Mrs. Lil” Salvador, 87, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 3, 2022.

Mrs. Lil was a native of Oakdale, LA and made Lake Charles her home when she married the love of her life, Edward Salvador, Sr. They were married for 56 years before Edward’s passing,...

Dena Phillips Henry

Dena Phillips Henry

Dec 3, 2022

Dena Phillips Henry, born August 16 1962 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away after a lengthy illness in Covington on December 3, 2022, at the age of 60. She is survived by her husband, Robert Henry of Lake Charles, LA; children, Melissa Roddy Burleigh of Sulphur, LA, Kristie Roddy of Lake Charles, LA; grandsons, Gavin & Gunner Burleigh, Jeromey &...

Anna Marie Phillips

Anna Marie Phillips

Dec 3, 2022

Anna Marie Phillips, 78, of Lake Charles, LA gained her heavenly reward on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Christus St. Patrick Hospital and is resting in the arms of Jesus. 

Anna was born April 20, 1944, in Lake Charles, LA, to Joseph and Idell Leger.  She grew up surrounded by her large family and was lovingly given the nickname...

Carol Ann Roy Comeaux

Carol Ann Roy Comeaux

Dec 3, 2022

Carol Ann Comeaux, 71, of Lake Charles passed away at 3:03 a.m. on Saturday, December 3, 2022, in her home after a short battle with cancer.

Carol was born on February 10, 1951, in Lake Charles, La where she was raised and was a graduate of Lake Charles High School.

Her life was filled with family and friends, supporting her...

Gayle Norman Davis

Gayle Norman Davis

Dec 3, 2022

Gayle Norman Davis, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on December 3, 2022 at the age of 88.

Gayle was born on March 12, 1934 in Hooven, OH.  His family moved to Maplewood, LA, where he graduated from Sulphur High School in 1954.  Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army.  After his honorable discharge from the Army, Gayle...

Jean Bellon Batchelor

Jean Bellon Batchelor

Dec 3, 2022

Jean Bellon Batchelor, 84 years old, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 in a local hospital.  She was born on February 28, 1938 to Kermit and Vernia Knox Jarreau in Alexandria, LA.

Jean attended Ouachita Parish High School and Louisiana Baptist College in Pineville, LA.  She proudly raised three children.  She worked at 1st Baptist Church as secretary for many...

Johnny Edwards Mounce

Johnny Edwards Mounce

Dec 2, 2022

Johnny Edwards Mounce, 79 of Sulphur passed away on December 2nd , 2022, in the comfort of his home.

Johnny enjoyed life and had many hobbies, he liked to go to the casinos to try his luck and always enjoyed driving his Mustang. He enjoyed reading a good book especially when it came to studying theology. He loved sharing and...

Kimberly Belanger Rhorer

Kimberly Belanger Rhorer

Dec 2, 2022

Kimberly A. Belanger Rhorer, of Bell City, LA passed away peacefully on Friday, December 2, 2022 in Lake Charles, LA.  She was 52 years old.

Kimberly was a 1988 graduate of Grand Lake High School.  Following high school graduation, she pursued a nursing career, graduating with a Batchelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing from McNeese State University.  Emergency Room nursing...

Sandy Parker Peck

Sandy Parker Peck

Dec 2, 2022

Sandra “Sandy” Diane Parker Peck, 73, of Moss Bluff, LA, passed away at 4:12 PM on Friday, December 2, 2022 in a local hospital.

Mrs. Peck was born December 27, 1948 in Lake Charles, LA and was a lifelong resident of Moss Bluff.  She was a 1966 graduate of Sam Houston High School and an active member of the Order...

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