Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Marvin James Chargois
Sep 29, 2021
Marvin J. Chargois was born on April 14, 1950, to Welch and Helen Chargois. He passed away at the age of 71 on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, with his family at his side.
Marvin retired from PPG Industries in 2005, where he worked as pipefitter for 30 years. He was a cowboy at heart; he enjoyed all aspects of raising...
Timothy Blaine Smith
Sep 29, 2021
God blessed our family with a beautiful boy, Timothy Blaine Smith on August 5, 1965. He was born in Lake Charles to Thomas Wayne and Beverly Smith.
Timmy spent his special time on earth enjoying long rides around Lake Charles, eating ice cream and chips and was never ready to return home. His enjoyment of seeing the lights, listening...
Beatrice Fontenot Vizina
Sep 28, 2021
Beatrice “Bea” Fontenot Vizina, 92, of Lake Charles passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 in a local healthcare facility.
Mrs. Vizina was born in Oberlin, LA and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She enjoyed many things through the years but always liked being at home. She enjoyed reading and watching “Chanel 9”, only the shows they ran,...
Taylor Neecole Trahan
Sep 28, 2021
Taylor Neecole Trahan, 16, of Sulphur passed away at 6:05 PM on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 in a local hospital.
Taylor was born on March 13, 2005 in Sulphur where she attended Sulphur High School. She was currently attending CPASW and had recently been accepted to Simon Youth Program.
Those left to cherish her memory are her parents, Joni...
Anna Louise Banister
Sep 27, 2021
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of loving wife and mother Anna Louise McInnis Banister, 88, of Diamondhead, MS. Anna passed away on Monday September 27, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family.
Anna was born and raised in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She attended LSU where she met the love of her life, Charlie Banister. ...
Iris Ann Walters Slaydon
Sep 27, 2021
Iris Ann Walters Slaydon, 93, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021.
She was born on March 23, 1928 in Smith County, Mississippi to Porter LeMore Walters and Minnie Alice Napier Walters. She will be remembered for the love she had for her family. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Longville for many years. She enjoyed gardening,...
Michael Siegfried Hebert
Sep 27, 2021
Michael Siegfried Hebert was born in Wurzburg, Germany on November 11, 1968 while his parents Gudrun (Goldie) and Eugene Hebert Jr. were stationed there.
A patriot from birth, he loved his country, upon his parents returning stateside they settled in Moss Bluff, where he attended Sam Houston High School, graduating class of 1986. He then began attending McNeese State University,...
Robert Dale Brockes
Sep 26, 2021
Robert Dale Brockes, 74, of Lake Charles passed away at 2:27 PM on Sunday, September 26, 2021 in his residence.
Mr. Brockes was born on November 4, 1946 in St. Louis, MO. After graduating high school, he joined the US Army and retired after 22 years. He served with the infantry during the Vietnam War. Following retirement, he began driving...
Rena Mae Fruge
Sep 26, 2021
Rena Mae Fruge was the oldest of six children born to Clement and Estella Matte. She was born in Grandlake, LA on January 23, 1931.
She was a bona-fide Cajun, Louisiana was always her home, and she grew up working alongside her father on the family farm. She attended LaGrange High School.
It was by chance while visiting a...
Carol Denise Savoy
Sep 24, 2021
Carol Denise Delaney Savoy was born August 29, 1958 in Lake Charles, LA to Harold and Lavonna Delaney. Alongside her two sisters, Donna (Perkins) and Vicky (Shackelford), she grew up on the close-knit community of Grand Lake and attended Grand Lake High School, Class of 1977.
It was there that she built her life and raised her 3 children Delana...
Cherie Jean Schnell
Sep 23, 2021
Cherie Jean Schnell, 75, of Sulphur, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021, in a Lake Charles hospital.
Cherie was born in Lake Charles and moved to Texas where she worked in the Clerk of Courts office. After returning to Louisiana, she became one of the first woman operators in the local refineries. Cherie was a woman of strength and...
Juanita Derouen Weber
Sep 22, 2021
In loving memory of Juanita Marie Derouen Weber, 75, of Sulphur, died on Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021. She was born December 13th, 1945 in Lake Charles, LA and resided there most of her life. Juanita worked for CARC of Lake Charles and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church of Sulphur, LA. Some of her greatest joys in life were...
Betty Jo Breaux
Sep 22, 2021
Betty Jo Tilleux Breaux, 86, of Lake Charles, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 in the comfort of her home.
Betty, or “B Jo” as she was called by many of her close friends and family, was born in New Orleans on August 21, 1935. She was raised in Shreveport, spending summers at her grandmother’s country home near Grand Cane,...
Linton Joseph Decloutte
Sep 22, 2021
Linton Joseph DeCloutte, peacefully fell asleep in the arms of his loving Father on the evening of September 22, 2021. He was born February 26, 1946, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to the late Junius and Cecelia DeCloutte.
As a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a faithful member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church where he served as...
Troy Phillip Derouen
Sep 22, 2021
Troy Phillip DeRouen was born on August 22, 1960 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was the fourth of five children born to Clyde Ray and Opal DeRouen.
A lifelong resident of Southwest Louisiana, he attended and graduated from LaGrange High School Class of 1978. He became a Journeyman Electrician right after high school and then he went on to attend...
Ronald Gene Guillory
Sep 22, 2021
Ronald Gene Guillory, 79, of Iowa passed away at 9:21 PM on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 in his residence surrounded by loved ones.
Mr. Guillory was born on March 22, 1942 in Ville Platte and was raised in Pine Prairie. He was the owner and operator of Majestic Barber Shop for 50 years and for many years was also a...
Robin Hidalgo
Sep 21, 2021
Robin Denise Hidalgo, 51, passed away on September 21, 2021.
She was born on December 2, 1969 to Gene and Beverly Vincent Romero.
Robin lived her life with an abundance of love and passion. She devoted much of her time to volunteering for her children's school and girl scout activities when they were younger. The relationship she...
Rosella May Bertrand
Sep 21, 2021
Rosella May Bertrand, 80 of Lake Charles died on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, in Lake Charles. She lived most of her life in Kinder and was of the Catholic Faith.
Rosella was a homemaker and loved the outdoors. She enjoyed her plants and flowers and playing with her great grandchildren. She also loved to embroider and watch TV with her...
James Issac George, Jr.
Sep 20, 2021
James Issac George, Jr., 80, of Westlake, LA passed way on September 20, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James I. and Ruth Chapman George, Sr.; and his brother, Claude Allen George.
Jim served in the U.S. Army in the early 1960’s.
He spent over 30 years in the electrical supply business as an industrial salesman. His...
Nancy Sue Martin Key, Ph.D.
Sep 20, 2021
Nancy Sue Martin Key, Ph.D., passed away on Sept. 20, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, La.
Dr. Key spent more than 15 years teaching high school English and Drama in the Calcasieu Parish school system and devoted many a summer to teaching in the Governor’s Program for Gifted Children. She loved her many years of work with the...
