Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Dixie O'Quain
Nov 22, 2022
Dixie O’Quain, 61, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, surrounded by her family.
Dixie enjoyed cooking, being her grandkids taxi driver, lifetime channel, the food network, her “apple juice” every night, gossiping with cousins, belly laughing and as her voicemail said, “Doing what she did”.
Dixie is survived by Keisha and her husband, Vinson Dansby; her favorite daughter, Brittany...
Beatrice Marie Demarest
Nov 22, 2022
Beatrice Marie Demarest, 83, of Grand Lake passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022 in a local healthcare facility.
Mrs. Demarest was born December 24, 1938 in Lake Arthur to Clifton Alexander Demarest and Lillian Mae Fuselier Demarest. She was raised in Lacassine and was a graduate of Lacassine High School. Mrs. Demarest lived most of her adult life in Grand...
Devin James Benoit
Nov 21, 2022
Devin Benoit, 26, of DeQuincy, LA passed away on November 21, 2022.
Devin was born on December 10, 1995, to Regan and Kelly in Crowley, LA. He enjoyed taking trips to Disney World, helping anyone that needed anything, and spending time with his sisters that he loved dearly. He was an avid fan of football, and his favorite team was...
Marilyn Morgan
Nov 21, 2022
Marilyn Morgan, 67, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022, in a local hospital. Marilyn enjoyed fishing and camping. Her joy was her grandchildren, and she loved her family and friends. Marilyn worked security at Delta Downs.
Marilyn is survived by her children, Teena Lantier and husband, Scott, Lena Morgan and husband, Rodney, and Harley Morgan and wife, Brittany;...
Audrey Nell Cormier Marcantel
Nov 21, 2022
Iowa – Audrey Nell Cormier Marcantel, born in Sweetlake on May 7, 1931, daughter of the late Leonard and Victoria (Corbello) Cormier, passed away in her residence Monday, November 21, 2022, at age 91. A graduate of Bell City High, Audrey worked for South Central Bell, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Dr. V. Hugh Price, Radiology, and the Center for Orthopedics....
Jeanette Holland
Nov 21, 2022
Jeanette Holland, born May 1, 1945, daughter of Eugene and Julie Eve (Jones) Swiere, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022, at the age of 77. Jeanette worked for the Kremee and Big Daddy’s in Iowa. She enjoyed reading, bingo, and fishing. Most of all, she loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren. Jeanette is survived by her children, Curtis...
Waldon M Brashear
Nov 21, 2022
Waldon M. Brashear of Iowa, born August 21, 1922, son of the late Sallie LeFranc and Louis Brashear, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022, at the age of 100. Waldon was 16 years old when he enrolled in the Civilian Conservation Corp and later joined the U.S. Marine Corp 2nd Marine Division on June 19, 1941 and faithfully service until...
Philip Michael Conner
Nov 21, 2022
Philip Michael Conner, 16 years old, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022. He was born onDecember 10, 2005, to Derek and Kim Norwood Conner in Lake Charles, LA. Philip was a very loved young man who was devoted to serving others with joy. He ministered at his church as an alter server and to his community through loyal friendship. He...
Michael Marion Robinson, Jr.
Nov 20, 2022
Michael “Mikey” Marion Robinson, Jr., 18, of Sulphur, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022, in a local hospital.
Mikey was a 2022 Vinton High School graduate, an avid golfer he played on the Varsity Golf team earning his varsity letter as a sophomore. He loved playing video games and watching sports. He was a NASCAR fan with Tony Stewart being...
Sharon Brown Hanchey
Nov 20, 2022
Sharon Brown Hanchey was born on May 24, 1942, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Shortly after her birth, her father, Sammie Brown, was shipped off serve in World War II. During his four years of deployment, Sharon and her mother, Melba Cruvant Brown, went to St. Louis, where they stayed with Sharon’s grandparents, Anna and Dave Cruvant, whom Sharon referred to...
Sylvia Jean Smith
Nov 20, 2022
Sylvia Jean Wright Smith, 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Sunday, November 20, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Sylvia was the second of three children born to Albert and Mariam Wright. She grew up in Mobile, Alabama and then moved to Orange, Texas when her father took a job with the shipyard in...
Stephany L. Fong
Nov 19, 2022
Stephany L. Fong was born March 13, 1990, in Lake Charles, LA to Terry and Suzanne Fong.
She attended Barbe High School, excelling academically and athletically. Whether she was on or off the court, her exuberant personality, fierce competitiveness and loyalty to her team shown through. She danced with Lady Leah for 12 years, played recreational softball for 13 years...
Laura Aucoin Bourgeois
Nov 19, 2022
Laura Sylvia Aucoin Bourgeois, 86, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 9:20 AM on Saturday, November 19, 2022 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Bourgeois was born August 30, 1936 in Labadieville, LA and has lived in Lake Charles for the past fifty-five years. She was a graduate of Lafayette High School and received her Master’s degree in education...
Marilyn Marie Weaver
Nov 19, 2022
Mrs. Marilyn Marie Weaver, 72, of Ragley, Louisiana passed away November 19th, 2022, in the comfort of her home.
She was born in Church Point, Louisiana on August 17th, 1950, to Marius and Geneva Istre and was the eldest of four children. She graduated with honors from Westlake High School and attended McNeese State University. Marilyn spent her career working...
Alison Landry
Nov 18, 2022
Alison Landry, 46 years old, passed away Friday, November 18, 2022 in a local hospital. She was born on April 21, 1976 to Joseph Landry and Deborah Pittman in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Alison lived in Lake Charles her entire life. She was a graduate of Barbe High School. She played clarinet in the Barbe High School Marching Band. She graduated...
Fred Sittig, Jr.
Nov 18, 2022
Fred “Pop” Sittig, Jr.Fred Sittig, Jr. of Sulphur, LA, was born on April 3, 1943, and peacefully passed in the arms of his beloved children on November 18, 2022. Fred was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church and worked in several industrial trades until his health declined. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and watching western movies.He was...
Trisha Gail Monceaux
Nov 18, 2022
Trisha Gail Monceaux, 45, passed away on November 18th, 2022, at her residence in Lake Charles, La. Trisha was born on August 1st, 1977, to James Monceaux and Cathy Smith.
Trisha was known for being a practical joker by all who knew her. She loved to cook for and spend time with her family and always enjoyed playing a good...
Linda Ann Morris Demary
Nov 17, 2022
Linda Ann Morris Demary, 71, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 17, 2022 in her home.
Linda was born in Lake Charles, LA, on February 4, 1951 to Howard Dean and Lena Angela Basone Morris. Linda graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1969 and attended McNeese State University. Linda married Reginald “Reggie”...
Gregory Davis
Nov 17, 2022
Gregory Davis, 75 of Lake Charles, died November 17, 2022 at his home. A native of Port Arthur TX., Gregory served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a retired salesman with Acme Refrigeration in Lake Charles.
Greg loved the outdoors, duck hunting, fishing, golfing and the New Orleans Saints. He was the best story-teller and always...
Timothy Homer Tomplait, Sr.
Nov 16, 2022
Timothy Homer Tomplait, Sr., 64, passed away in his residence on Wednesday, November 16, 2022.
He was born on November 6, 1958 in Sulphur, LA to Eldine and Joseph Tomplait, Jr.
He enjoyed spending time with his family he loved dearly, working on his trucks, gardening, cooking and watching the New Orleans Saints.
He is survived by his loving wife...
