Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Roy James Fontenot
Dec 28, 2022
Roy James Fontenot, 83, died peacefully at his home on December 28, 2022, in Lake Charles, LA.
He was born July 25, 1939, to Maurice and Mary Fontenot, in Chatagnier, LA. The family later moved to Fisherville in Lake Charles. Roy graduated from Washington High School, where he was an honor student and athlete. He later attended Grambling University, joined...
Ray Allen Aucoin
Dec 28, 2022
Ray Allen Aucoin, 75, of Lake Charles, passed away December 28, 2022 at a local hospital. He was born on April 1, 1947 on the Lacassine Bayou to his parents Allen and Rita Aucoin.
Ray was a graduate of LaGrange High School class of 1967. He served in the United States Army during Vietnam in the infantry as a Sergeant...
Deborah Carr Knight
Dec 27, 2022
Deborah Carr Knight passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She bravely battled ovarian cancer for most of the past year.
Deborah was born March 21, 1954, in Laurel, Mississippi, to Rev. Lester and Grace Gardner of Shady Grove, Mississippi. As a preacher’s kid, she spent her formative years all over South...
Rosalind Labarbera
Dec 27, 2022
Rosalind Kay “Roz” LaBarbera, 76 years old, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 11, 1946 to Frank Accurso LaBarbera and Lillie Ficarrotta LaBarbera in Lake Charles, LA.
Roz earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Louisiana State University, was a member of Chi Omega sorority and a lifelong Tiger fan. ...
Bryan L. Leblanc
Dec 27, 2022
Bryan Lynn LeBlanc (affectionately called "Bayou” and “Too Cool”), 52, of Lake Charles passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 unexpectedly in his residence.
Bryan was born on November 15, 1970 in Lake Charles where he lived all of his life and was a graduate of LaGrange High School. He began his career in carpentry in cooling towers and later...
Matthew Todd Mitchell
Dec 27, 2022
Matthew Todd Mitchell, 50, left to be with his Lord on December 27, 2022. He was born to John Mason Mitchell and Linda Sewell Mitchell in Newark, Ohio on March 12, 1972. Matthew graduated from Sulphur High School and served in the United States Marine Corp from 1993-1997. During his short life he explored many professions, deputy sheriff, welding, pipefitter,...
John Cody Welker
Dec 27, 2022
John Cody Welker, 44, passed away on December 27, 2022, in a local hospital. John enjoyed fishing, listening to music, grilling, cooking, playing video games and spending time with family. He liked to watch sports, especially Florida State football. John will be remembered for his great sense of humor.
John is survived by his son, Dakota Breaux; his daughter,...
Courtney Leeann Piper Lambert
Dec 26, 2022
Courtney Piper Lambert, 39, of Westlake passed away at 10:13 AM on Monday, December 26, 2022 in a local hospital.
Courtney was born on July 31, 1983 in Lake Charles where she was raised until moving to Pearland, TX and eventually to Moss Bluff in 1997. She married the love of her life and moved to Westlake to raise their...
Rhonda Hebert Benoit
Dec 25, 2022
Rhonda Mae Hebert Benoit is in God’s care. She passed away in the comfort of her home with her family at her side on Sunday, December 25, 2022.
Rhonda Mae was married to Alvin Glenn Benoit and worked as a security guard at Citgo Clifton Ridge, Gate 19, and the Truck gate for 12 years. She worked at ConocoPhillips at...
Alvin Terry Covert
Dec 25, 2022
Alvin Terry Covert, born in Oakdale on November 25, 1942, son of the late Farley Leroy and Myrtle (Chestnut) Covert, passed away in Spring, Texas on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at the age of 80. Terry, a graduate of Bossier City High School, served honorably in the U. S. Army. He retired from the postal service. He enjoyed traveling, fishing,...
Dorothy Marie Fontenot
Dec 25, 2022
We regretfully announce the passing of Dorothy Marie Romero Fontenot, age 82, surrounded by by family in Moss Bluff, La on December 25, 2022. Dorothy, commonly known as Dot, endured a long battle with Congestive Heart Disease and COPD, but is now at peace with our Lord and Savior. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, Nedia and Alice...
Eddie R Bergeron
Dec 25, 2022
Eddie R. Bergeron, 80, of Sulphur passed away on December 25, 2022. He was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church and worked for the Ward 4 Gravity Drainage for over 30 years. Eddie enjoyed gardening, fishing, horse racing, cooking and barbequing for family and friends. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren, Jace, Jenna and Charley.
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Vernon Wayne Mccain
Dec 25, 2022
Vernon Wayne McCain, 80, of Hecker, LA, passed away on December 25, 2022 in a local hospital.
Mr. McCain was born July 10, 1942 in Lake Charles, LA and lived all of his life in the Lake Charles area. He was a 1960 graduate of Grand Lake High School, received his Bachelor of Education from McNeese State University and his...
Bessie M. Guillot Richard
Dec 23, 2022
Bessie M. Guillot Richard, born on April 10, 1933, daughter of the late Lionel and Lucille Ardoin, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022, at the age of 89. Bessie was a longtime member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. She was a self-employed beautician. She enjoyed camping, and spending time with family and friends. She is preceded in death by her...
Linda Marie "Tootie" Guillotte Hebert
Dec 23, 2022
Linda Marie “Tootie” Guillotte Hebert, 71, of Lake Charles, Louisiana passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022 in her home. She was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana and married to her loving husband, Damon Lee Hebert for 51 plus years.
Linda loved spending time with her children and grandchildren… they were her life. She enjoyed all types of crafting including...
Kim M. Witherwax
Dec 23, 2022
Kim Michael Witherwax was born September 12, 1966 in Lake Charles, LA to the late Elbert and Arthurine P. Witherwax . He was the youngest of his five siblings.
He was a fun loving and positive person, this ensured he never met a stranger. He worked as a truck driver for many years until he was forced to medically retire....
Jessie Howard Deville
Dec 22, 2022
Jesse Howard Deville, 93, U.S. Navy SCPO, Ret., passed away Thursday morning, December 22, 2022 at his home at Sage Oak Assisted Living in Lake Charles.
Mr. Deville was born August 10, 1929 to George Marshall Deville and Mae Lillian Burgins Deville in St. Landry, Louisiana. He was raised in Pine Prairie, LA. He proudly served as a United...
Michael Lee "Mikey" Soileau Jr.
Dec 22, 2022
"Mikey" Michael Lee Soileau Jr. was the eldest of three children born to Pammy Lonidier Bergeron, the only born to Michael Lee Soileau Sr. and the first grandchild to Jackie Celestine & Lannis Soileau. He was born February 6, 1990 in Lake Charles, LA. Southwest Louisiana has always been his home, being raised in a large family instilled many things;...
Donald Lenard Morgan
Dec 22, 2022
Donald Lenard Morgan, 88, of Sulphur passed away on December 22, 2022 surrounded by his family. He Proudly served in the U. S. Army where he played baseball, then later after being discharged, continued to play in the U S Minor League. Donald retired from Firestone after 30 plus years of service. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing and sports, especially baseball....
Wanda Marie Cooke
Dec 22, 2022
Wanda Marie Cooke, 94, was called home by her Heavenly Father on Thursday December 22, 2022.
Born in Iowa, Louisiana to John Fredrick Cooke and Edith May Lightner Cooke, Miss Cooke was a 1946 graduate of Iowa High School. She worked for Muller’s Department Store for thirty-six years, retiring in 1985 as Manager of the Customer Service Department. She was...
