Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Kim Austin
Nov 24, 2021
Kim Austin, 62, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 in a local hospital.
Kim was born on July 13, 1959 in Crowley, LA to John Beard and Cinella Harris.
She loved her family and enjoyed cooking, listening to classic rock music, and working in her yard. She worked at Waffle House as a waitress for many years. She was...
Mary Alice Leblanc Smith
Nov 24, 2021
Mary Alice LeBlanc Smith, 76, of Lake Charles passed away at 9:30 PM on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Smith was born in Jennings and was raised in Lake Charles where she was a graduate of LaGrange High School. In past years she was the office manager of Browne-Stewart Company. She then began her career as...
Sandra "Sondra" Marie Chaisson
Nov 24, 2021
Sandra “Sondra” Marie Chaisson was born March 4, 1947 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Millard John Chaisson Sr. and Gertrude Chesson Blanchard.
She graduated in Acadia Parish and then went on to study and receive her Batchelor of Science in Nursing.
Nursing was more than a career, it was her passion, dedicating her life to the care of others. She...
William Glyn Burtt, Jr.
Nov 22, 2021
William Glyn Burtt, Jr., 52, passed away in his Orange, Texas home on Monday, November 22, 2021. He was born on September 6, 1969 to William Glyn Burtt, Sr., and Laura Hebert Burtt in Opelousas, Louisiana.
He grew up in Lake Charles where he attended LaGrange High School. He was Chief Engineer at Odyssea Marine. He enjoyed spending time with...
Richard A. Foreman Jr.
Nov 22, 2021
Richard Alvin Foreman Jr. was born August 9, 1952 in Lake Charles, LA to Richard Alvin Sr. and Hermye Lee Foreman.
In grade school, his father accepted a position relocating them to Ulysses, KS. His high school years was a time of great conflict, the second Indochina War had been raging since 1954. When the United States entered the Vietnam...
Darrell Lynn Burcham
Nov 21, 2021
Darrell Burcham, 72, of Sulphur, LA passed away on November 21, 2021, in his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Darrell was born on July 26, 1949, in Franklin, LA to Leonard and Anna Burcham. He enjoyed karate, golfing, and weightlifting. He was a past member of the Cowboy Club and loved watching the McNeese Cowboys on Saturday night....
Gary Allen Martin
Nov 20, 2021
Gary Allen Martin,46, passed away on November 20, 2021, in a local hospital. Gary enjoyed tennis, baseball, especially the Chicago Cubs, fantasy football, video games, Texas hold ‘em, soccer and spending time with Anderson, his son.
Gary is survived by his mother, Letha Darlene Owens Martin; his father, Roland Dudley Martin, Jr.; his sister, Carie Denean Martin; his son,...
Clemile "Peanut" Richard, Jr.
Nov 20, 2021
Clemile Joseph “Peanut” Richard, Jr., 73, of Lake Charles, LA died at 3:15 AM on Saturday, November 20, 2021 in a local care facility.
Mr. Richard was born July 11, 1948 in Jennings LA and attended Marion High School, where he played basketball, ran track and was on the diving team. He served his country in the U.S. Army, where...
Jimmy Dale Leblanc
Nov 19, 2021
Jimmy Dale LeBlanc, 75, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, November 19, 2021 in a hospital in Davenport, Florida following a brief illness.
Mr. LeBlanc was born in Jennings, LA and lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School and worked his younger years as a Machinist in his father-in-law’s machine shop. ...
Cammie Moreno Shaddock
Nov 18, 2021
Cammie Moreno Shaddock
September 16, 1958 - November 18, 2021
Cammie Moreno Shaddock, 63, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a courageous five-year battle with brain cancer.
Cammie was born on September 16, 1958, in Lake Charles, LA, the daughter of Dora “Patsy” Manino and Willie M. Moreno. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral...
Willard James Castille
Nov 18, 2021
Willard James Castille
June 25, 1949 – November 18, 2021
Willard James Castille, age 72, passed away peacefully in the early morning on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Willard spent his entire life on his family’s land in Carlyss, LA. Willard married the love of his life, Jackie Castille, and they spent 41 wonderful years living, working, and raising a family...
Wiley E. Williams
Nov 17, 2021
Space operations pioneer Wiley E. Williams, 92 died peacefully in his sleep in Lake Charles, LA November 17. Wiley was born April 10, 1929 in Winter Haven, FL, the son of Bertha Day Williams and Wiley J Williams.
Wiley received many medals, awards and other honors during his work career but one he always remembered was from a designer of...
Rev. Richard Edwards
Nov 17, 2021
Rev. Richard “Rick” Edwards passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. He was Pastor of Magnolia Baptist Church, Vinton, LA. for the past 5 years. Rev. Edwards was originally from Carthage, MS and resided with his wife Mary in Moss Bluff for the past 30 years.
In passing he leaves his wife Mary; daughter, Tiffany of Jacksonville, OR; son...
Donald Lamar Rivers
Nov 15, 2021
Don passed away at the VA Home in Jennings, LA on Monday, November 15, 2021. He was born on March 26, 1948 in Lake Charles, LA.
Don was a graduate of both Sulphur High School and McNeese State University, earning a B.S. degree in secondary education at McNeese in 1970. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran, attaining the rank...
Andrea Ardoin
Nov 15, 2021
Andrea Ardoin, 67, passed away on November 15, 2021 in her residence.
She was born on December 6, 1953 in Lake Charles, LA to Shelton and Karena Manuel Johnson. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family, saltwater fishing, and cooking.
She is survived by her sons, Jaden Ardoin and...
Betty Granger
Nov 15, 2021
Betty Jean Granger, 72, passed away in a local hospital on Monday, November 15, 2021.
She was born June 16, 1949 in Lake Charles, LA to Deus and Odette Granger.
She loved her family deeply and never met a stranger. Prior to retiring, she was employed with the Calcasieu Parish School Board for over 30 years. She enjoyed watching game...
Maurice Frederick Tyler
Nov 14, 2021
Maurice Frederick Tyler, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 , after a brief illness. He was born April 19, 1933, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, son of Mauri Tuomala and Ellen Hanuska Tuomala. He had one sister, Rae Noot. His parents and sister have preceded him in death.
Maurice attended public schools in the Vancouver area and graduated from...
Alicia Dale Lewis Smith
Nov 14, 2021
Alicia Dale Lewis Smith was born February 24, 1981 in Monroe, Louisiana. She was the youngest daughter of Diana Dale and Robert Jay Lewis Jr.
Even at a young age, she met no strangers, nor any enemies. Her feisty spirit, quick wit, and fun-loving soul naturally brought smiles and laughter to those around her. She was admired by many for...
James T. "Jim" Carnahan
Nov 14, 2021
James Thomas “Jim” Carnahan
A good man passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 in the comfort of his home. He was loved deeply by all who knew him and was not ashamed to love deeply back. Our beloved Dad and Paw Paw was called to his heavenly home, and we know that God has a place reserved for him...
Rebecca Ann "Becca" Byrd
Nov 13, 2021
With heartfelt sadness, the family of Rebeca “Becca” Ann Byrd, 65, of Lake Charles, announces her passing away on November 13, 2021. She had fought a courageous battle with an aggressive form of cancer.
Becca was born December 19, 1955 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Eunice Eugene and Daisy Valentine Snell Byrd. Becca was a longtime member of First Baptist...
