Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lawrence Henry Mallett
Apr 24, 2023
Lawrence Henry Mallett, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, in Abbeville. Mr. Mallett was born on September 26, 1968 to Nolan and Della Mae Mallett in Lake Charles. He was a commercial fisherman for most of his life and loved the water. He is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Crystal Mallett and Kathy Harrelson; grandparents, Lawrence...
David Baham
Apr 23, 2023
David Alan Baham, 56, passed away on April 23, 2023. Born on September 11, 1966, in Sulphur, Louisiana to Donn and Debbie Baham, he grew up in Sulphur and graduated from Sulphur High School in 1984. David was an avid music lover, played several instruments, and was a local musician for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his dog,...
Rebecca Benoit
Apr 23, 2023
Rebecca Louise McCluskey Benoit, born in Oakdale, Louisiana on April 5, 1956, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the age of 67. Rebecca was part owner of The Outrigger Restaurant in Cameron, LA until Hurricane Rita. After Hurricane Rita she worked until she retired with her husband to the country in Kinder, LA. Rebecca loved her pets, Princess,...
Henry A. Mallett Jr.
Apr 22, 2023
Henry A. Mallett, Jr., born in Jennings on February 24, 1965, son of the late Henry A. Mallett, Sr. and Wanda Lou (Sonnier) Mallett, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the age 58. Henry worked as a carpenter, and iron worker. He enjoyed fishing, crabbing, cooking, and gardening. An avid animal lover, his beloved dogs gave him joy. He...
Janie Marie Labbé Fontenot
Apr 22, 2023
It is with great sadness and immense sorrow that the family of Janie Marie Labbe’ Fontenot announces that she passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, in a local hospice facility at the age of 71.Â
Janie was born on November 10, 1951, to the late Joseph and Marjorie (Delahoussaye) Labbe’ in New Iberia, Louisiana. At the age of...
Tom "Wasp" Hobbs
Apr 22, 2023
Tom “Wasp” Shane Hobbs was born January 30, 1977, in Oklahoma City, OK. He was the youngest child and only son of Thomas Lee and Bonnie Marie Hobbs.
He grew up in the Tampa, Florida area, graduating from Plant City High School, class of 1994. He loved spending time with his family; growing up, he and his sister were inseparable....
Larry Alan Schmidt
Apr 22, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Alan Schmidt, a beloved father, brother, and friend who touched the lives of those around him with his warmth, kindness, and humor. Larry passed away peacefully on April 22, 2023, in a Lake Charles hospital, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on November 11, 1964, in West Monroe,...
Alfred "Al" Joseph Landry, Jr.
Apr 21, 2023
Alfred Joseph “Al” Landry, Jr., 68, of Lake Charles, passed away on April 21, 2023 at a local hospital. Al was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles having been born to Alfred, Sr. and Wilhena “Billie” Landry on October 7, 1954.Â
Al just loved to be outdoors in general. He loved fishing and going to the movies...
Leroy Arthur
Apr 21, 2023
Clinton Leroy Arthur, 86, of Vinton, passed away peacefully at a Sulphur care facility on Friday April 21, 2023.
Leroy was a native of Sabine Parish and a longtime resident of Vinton. After graduating high school, he went to west Texas to find work. While working in Big Springs, Texas he caught the eye of Zollie “Doodle” Rawlins, who was...
Jane Aycock Daigre
Apr 20, 2023
Janet Leigh “Jane” Aycock Daigre, 74, of Lake Charles passed away, Thursday, April 20, 2023 in the comfort of her home following a brief illness.
Jane was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School and McNeese State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. She worked twenty years...
Cora Jane Adams
Apr 20, 2023
Cora Jane Adams, born in St. Paul, MN on August 17, 1992, daughter of Shepard Adams and Gracelyn Jane Sell Adams, passed from this life on April 20, 2023 in Bogalusa, at age 30. A graduate of Hammond High School, Cora was studious and attended Southeastern Louisiana University. Cora loved fashion, especially shoes, and enjoyed shopping with friends. Cora was...
Tyler James Dilyard
Apr 20, 2023
Tyler James Dilyard was the second son born March 11, 1994 to Jeff James Dilyard. He and his twin brother Trent were born in Aliso Viejo, California.Â
Nicknamed the “Gruesome Twosome”, they were more than siblings, they were best friends, and basketball teammates. They grew up in Phoenix, AZ until moving to Lake Charles to be closer to family....
Byron Wayne Cloyd
Apr 20, 2023
Byron “Wayne” Cloyd 87 passed away Thursday April 20th at West Cal-Cam Hospital.
Wayne was born August 6th, 1935, in West Monroe, but was a lifelong resident of Sulphur Louisiana. In 1953, he married Alice Gaar. Wayne retired from Gulf States Utilities in 1994. He enjoyed driving and traveling with his wife of almost 70 years. He was also an...
Leon Joseph Dautriel
Apr 19, 2023
Leon Joseph Dautriel, Sr. of Westlake, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in his residence. Â
Leon was born in Sulphur, on January 5, 1941. Â He was a graduate of USMC, after graduation he served as a chef in the Marine Corp. Â He was a member of Saint John Bosco Church and Knights of Columbus. Â Leon was a plumber and...
Pamela Ann Leblanc
Apr 19, 2023
Pamela LeBlanc was born July 8, 1963 in Lake Charles, La, the second of four children born to Elvina and Hilary Daigle.Â
Pamela treasured the simple things in life; devotion to faith, appreciation of family, and the enjoyment of life. Southwest Louisiana has always been her home, a tomboy by nature she was always found outside playing with her...
Arthur Lee Thornton
Apr 19, 2023
Arthur Lee Thornton, 92, of Lake Charles passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 in his residence.
Mr. Thornton was born on January 12, 1931 in Walker, LA and was raised in the Baton Rouge/Denham Springs/Walker area. He served his country in the US Navy before beginning his career with Western Electric, later named AT&T. Mr. Thornton earned his way...
J. Howard Trotter
Apr 18, 2023
James Howard Trotter, Jr., a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away at the age of 76 on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Born on June 25, 1946, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Howard was the cherished son of James H., Sr. and Virginia Trotter.
A proud Lake Charles native, Howard attended Lake Charles High School and continued his education at McNeese...
Fred Gordon Denison
Apr 18, 2023
Fred Gordon Denison, born May 2, 1942, son of the late Gordon Earl and Annabelle (Hebert) Denison, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at the age of 80. Fred, a graduate of Louisiana State University with a BS in Ag Business, enjoyed working cattle, farming, rodeoing, hunting, and being with family. He loved his family, God, people, and his community....
Michael "Mike" Troy Lejeune
Apr 17, 2023
Michael “Mike” Troy LeJeune, born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on October 15, 1946 to Camille Joseph LeJeune, Jr. and Mary Henrietta Hebert LeJeune, passed away from this earth and ran into the arms of Jesus on Monday, April 17, 2023, at the age of 76. Mike was a loving husband, father, uncle, and grandfather who instilled a strong work ethic...
Evangeline Turner Comeaux
Apr 17, 2023
Evangeline Marie Turner Comeaux, 92, of Porter, TX passed away Monday, April 17, 2023.
Mrs. Comeaux was born and raised in Church Point, LA where she met and married her sweetheart of fifty-three years, Joseph V. Comeaux. They followed his job to Lake Charles where they lived for forty-five years. Once her daughters started school, Mrs. Comeaux began working as...
