Local Obituaries

Jul 19, 2023

Gardens of heaven are certainly richer and more beautiful. It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Dad & Pawpaw. Marshall Clyde (MC) Smith, 72, of Westlake, passed away from this life and into the arms of his heavenly father on Wednesday July 19th, 2023, after a valiant and brave battle with cancer.

MC was...

Jul 19, 2023

Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Sherry Ann Vincent of Lake Charles, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 in a Lafayette local hospital.

Sherry Ann Vincent, lifelong resident of Lake Charles, was born on September 22, 1947 to Louis Pete Bourne and Willie Mae (Carpenter) Bourne.  She graduated from Lagrange High School. She worked in the Service Agreement Department at...

Jul 19, 2023

Rex Oliver Mooney, Jr. was born on January 16, 1944, in Tucson, Arizona, and died on July 19, 2023, in Tallahassee, Florida. He was a husband, father, and teacher, who was much loved, respected, and remembered with gratitude by many.

He was a man of curiosity, scholarship, wit, and deep loyalties. And he was the product of a life that...

Jul 19, 2023

David Lynn Benny, 64, of DeQuincy, LA passed away on July 19, 2023. David was born on October 18, 1958, in Sulphur, LA to Artley and Barbara Daigle Benny.

David spent the last of his adult life in the Conroe Houston area. He worked as an electrician in that area and in his younger years he worked as a paint...

Jul 19, 2023

Carl Lester Deshotel, born in Kinder on November 24, 1943, son of Eloy and Leona (Clement) Deshotel, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the age of 79. He was a life-long resident of Iowa. Carl, an outstanding athlete, was a 1962 graduate of Lacassine High School. He worked in the oil field service industry and was well respected for...

Jul 18, 2023

James Hilton Hines, 75, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 in a local hospital.  Mr. Hines was born December 10, 1947 in Lake Charles, La to Larno and Nancy (Caldarera) Hines.  He served his country honorably in the US Army and retired after 40 years of Law Enforcement where he worked at the Lake Charles Police Department and the...

Jul 18, 2023

Thomas “Paul” Kjerulff, 64, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, July 18th, 2023 with his loving wife by his side.

Paul was born in Lake Charles on August 18th, 1958 to James and Doris Kjerulff.  Growing up Paul was very involved in 4-H showing Angus cattle. After graduating in 1977 from Lagrange High School, Paul went on to...

Jul 17, 2023

Mukerrem Inci Ergen Glover, 83, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Monday, July 17, 2023 in Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge.

Ms. Glover was born November 8, 1939 in Istanbul, Turkey and lived in Lake Charles for most of her life. She worked as a clerk and supervisor for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, and then for Lake...

Jul 16, 2023

Jul 15, 2023

John Thomas Onellion, 82, passed away on July 15, 2023. He was born on February 2, 1941 in Ft. McPherson, Atlanta, GA to Willard and Gertrude Smith Onellion.

John was a loving father, son, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather who brought a smile to everyone he met in life. His quick-wit and sense of humor brought joy and levity to anyone...

Jul 15, 2023

Jennifer G. Thibodeaux, 61, of Sulphur passed away at 8:45 PM on Saturday, July 15, 2023 in a local hospice facility.

For those of you who knew her, she was Jennifer, Jen, Jenny, and on the rare occasion, Jennifer Marie. For some of us, she was mom. For all of us, she was dearly loved and will be terribly missed. ...

Jul 15, 2023

Ruben Lee Faulk, 91, of Moss Bluff passed away peacefully in his home with his family at his side on Saturday July 15, 2023.

Ruben was a native of Lake Arthur and long-time resident of the Lake Area. He and his late wife, Viola Gibson Faulk settled in Moss Bluff where they raised their family and where he retired from...

Jul 14, 2023

Morgan Nelson “Black” Faulk, 88, passed away on July 14, 2023. He was born on December 6, 1934, in Grand Lake, Louisiana to Nelson and Lona Theriot Faulk.

Black grew up during tough times and learned a strong work ethic at an early age. He worked in the rice fields and construction before retiring from Calcasieu Parish Gravity Drainage as...

Jul 14, 2023

On Friday, July 14th, 2023, Shirl Ann (Wuelfing) Wade passed away peacefully at home with her husband, Tom, at the age of 60 in DeRidder, Louisiana.

Born June 25th, 1963, to Shirley and Otto Wuelfing, Shirl was raised with her two siblings, Tammy and Eric, in and around St. Louis, Missouri. Shirl’s parents instilled in her a passion for travel...

Jul 14, 2023

Avelina "Mao" Baltazar Johnson, 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 14, 2023, as she went to her Heavenly home. 

She was born on February 5, 1937, in Manila, Philippines to Claudia and Albert James Baltazar. She was married to late husband Ronald Royce Johnson. Avelina is survived by her children and their families, Olivia Baltazar and husband Salvador...

Jul 14, 2023

Jul 14, 2023

Gwendolyn McClelland Pierce 71, was born on November 29, 1951, in Deweyville, Texas.  She passed away on July 14, 2023, peacefully in her home.  She enjoyed cooking, plants, and watching western movies.Gwen is survived by her 3 children, Gayle Beeler (Scott) of Edgerly, Karrie Vining (Ryan) of Carlyss and Kaleb McClelland of Edgerly; one brother, Johnny McClelland (Diana) of Edgerly;...

Jul 13, 2023

Magdalene Marie Martin, 76, of Lake Charles died at 8:02 PM Thursday, July 13, 2023 at a local healthcare facility.

Mrs. Martin was a native and life resident of Lake Charles.  She attended Rosteet Junior High School and St. Charles Academy.  She was a beverage supervisor at local casinos for many years.  

She leaves to cherish her memory, her...

Jul 11, 2023

Tiny Angel

For brief and fleeting moment, an angel touched the ground;With tiny wings and halo, and sweet, soft angel sounds.

Blessing the lives of others, in beauty and in grace;Those who saw the angel, knew God had kissed her tiny face.

The angel came for reasons we may not understand;A journey brief, with gifts so great, and guided by...

Jul 11, 2023

Cpl. Colby Callaway, 32, passed away on July 11, 2023.

He served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps for four years where he was meritoriously promoted to the rank of Private First Class at the conclusion of the Crucible. He was a decorated Combat Veteran who served in Afghanistan. His four year service concluded at the rank...