Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Mary Jane Bushnell
Dec 3, 2021
Surrounded by her loving family, Mary Jane Bushnell passed peacefully from this world into the arms of her Lord and Savior, on December 3rd, 2021, just one month shy of her 89th birthday.
“Mary Jane” as she was affectionately known by her family and friends, was born in Crowley, LA. on December 29th, 1932. She graduated valedictorian of her class...
Lacey Corbello
Dec 2, 2021
Lacey Fruge Corbello, of Iowa, LA, passed away December 2, 2021 at the age of 83.
She is survived by three daughters; one step-daughter; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther R. Corbello; parents, Vena and Tannas Fruge; eight brothers; and eight sisters.
Mrs. Corbello loved spending time with her family and friends. ...
Jesse Baker
Dec 2, 2021
Jesse Baker, 74, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 4:07 AM on Thursday, December 2, 2021, in a local hospital.
Mr. Baker was born February 16, 1947, in Rayville, LA, where he attended Rayville Elementary and then moved to Lake Charles and graduated from Washington High School. He dedicated his life to law enforcement, working for over forty years for...
Fred Edgerton Alexander
Dec 1, 2021
Fred Edgerton Alexander, 87, of Sulphur, LA passed away on December 1, 2021.
Fred was born on November 25, 1934, to George and Willie Mae Alexander in Sondheimer, LA. Fred graduated from Holly Ridge High School in Rayville, LA class of 1954 and was a lifelong mechanic and always building and fixing things. He went from working in the pipeline...
Joyce Derouen Landry
Dec 1, 2021
On a beautiful, sunny morning, Wednesday December 1, 2021, Joyce Elizabeth DeRouen Landry, our precious, loving mother left this life to be united with Jesus Christ her Lord and Savior, at the age of 91.
Joyce was born in New Iberia, Louisiana (Coteau), on September 26, 1930, to Sylvia (Comeaux) and Gilbert DeRouen. She is preceded in death by her...
Michael Alex Ackel
Dec 1, 2021
“Colonel” Michael Alex Ackel
“Colonel” Michael Alex Ackel, 72, of Monroe, LA passed away December 1, 2021, at his home in Lake Charles, LA surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held Sunday, December 5, 2021, at Johnson & Robison funeral home in Sulphur, La from 5-8 pm with Rosary at 6. Mass will be held Monday December 6...
Patrick James Unkel
Nov 30, 2021
Patrick James Unkel, age 89, died November 30, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital where he spent a large part of his adult life in the service of others.
He was the son of Henry Joseph and Eulalie Tessier Unkel. He was born and raised with strong Christian values on a working farm outside of Kinder, Louisiana,...
Robert Edward Mcknight
Nov 30, 2021
Robert Edward McKnight, 86, of Lafayette, LA passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021 in Saly Portudal, Senegal.
Mr. McKnight was born in Alexandria, LA. He was a graduate of Lafayette High School where he was a talented athlete, having won many awards, including Best All Around Athlete, Most Valuable Player, District Best Passing Award and a Track Scholarship to Texas...
Loretta June Guillory
Nov 30, 2021
Loretta June Guillory was born May 31, 1955 in San Antonio, Texas to Edgar Doyle and Bertie Lois Zimmerman.
Upon her father’s retirement from the military, Lake Charles became her home. In her younger years she enjoyed swimming at local watering holes and spending time with friends. As a young adult, she married and had her first daughter, Lona. She...
James Harvey "Pampa" Slaydon, Jr.
Nov 28, 2021
James Harvey “Pampa” Slaydon, Jr. 86 passed away at home on Sunday, November 28, 2021. He was born on January 31, 1935, to James Harvey Slaydon, Sr. and Marie Campbell Slaydon in Reeves, LA.
Jimmy grew up in Westlake, LA. After graduating in 1955 from Westlake High School, he and his new bride, Blanche moved to Florida where he worked...
Michael "Big Mike" Wrobleski
Nov 28, 2021
Michael (Big Mike) Wrobleski, 66, passed away on November 28, 2021. He is survived by his sisters, Ruth Hosilyk and Barbara (Dennis) Bressler; his former wife, Sandra (Wagner) Wrobleski; four children, Michael (Max) Riggans, Amanda (Riggans) Sweeney, Christine Riggans, and Shawna Wrobleski; two stepchildren, Michael Pack and Jason Pack (Dayna); two grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; two nieces, two nephews; three grandnieces...
Willie Joseph Ortego
Nov 28, 2021
Willie Joseph Ortego, 96, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Ortego was a native of Whiteville, LA. He served the United States Army during World War II as a Squad Leader in Rhineland, Central Europe and Normandy and was wounded on Omaha beach during the landing for the D-Day Invasion. ...
Lillie Mae Meche
Nov 27, 2021
Lillie Mae Martin Meche, 88, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Meche was born and raised in Mire, LA. She moved to Westlake with her husband where they lived until they built their home in the country in Lake Charles that later became central city. Mrs. Meche was blessed to have still...
Justin Brian Carter
Nov 26, 2021
Justin Brian Carter, 38, of Lake Charles passed away at 8:25 AM on Friday, November 26, 2021 in a local hospital following an accident.
Justin was born on June 13, 1983 in Sidney, OH where he was raised. He was a 2001 graduate of Anna High School in Ohio. He moved to Lake Charles to further his education at McNeese...
Jacob Scott Brady
Nov 26, 2021
Jacob Scott “Jake” Brady, 28 passed away in Denver, Colorado on Friday, November 26, 2021. He was born on October 13, 1993, to Harold Gregory Brady and Angela Kay Menard Gaskin in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Jake grew up in Westlake, LA where he played all sports, with football being his all time favorite. He loved to hunt, fish, spend time...
Dominick Bertrand
Nov 25, 2021
Dominick Bertrand, Jr., of Sulphur, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday November 25, 2021, surrounded by his family.
Dominick was a native of Iowa and longtime resident of the Lake Charles Area. Following high school, Dominick honorably and faithfully served our country in the United States Navy from 1967-1970. He served three tours of duty in the Vietnam...
Leola Richard Broussard
Nov 25, 2021
Leola Marie Richard Broussard, 99, of the Terrytown area of New Orleans, formerly of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on November 25 surrounded by her family.
Leola was a native of Abbeville and longtime resident of the Lake Charles Area. She was a pioneer of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and a member of the Catholic Daughters for...
Joel Charles Thibodeaux
Nov 24, 2021
Joel Charles Thibodeaux was born in Lake Charles, LA, February 23, 1983, to Charles and Pam Thibodeaux.
He was an Altar Server at OLQH church and attended OLQH Elementary. Continuing his Catholic Education, Joel attended St. Louis Catholic High School where he excelled in sports.
He made All-District and All-State in football his Junior and Senior years and All District...
Frances Mcclelland
Nov 24, 2021
Frances Louise Whiddon McClelland, 85, passed away on November 24, 2021 in a local hospital. Frances graduated from Egan High School, class of 1955. She retired from Calcasieu Marine National Bank after faithfully serving the Vinton Community for over 25 years. She loved the town and especially the people. She enjoyed many trips to watch her Dallas Cowboys with great...
