Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
James "Jimmy" Pitre, B.S., M.ED.
Dec 8, 2024
James "Jimmy" Pitre, B.S, M.ED., 75, of Lake Charles passed away at 8:00 PM on Sunday, December 8, 2024 in his residence. He was a beloved educator, coach, and community leader
Mr. Pitre was born on June 20, 1949 in Eunice where he grew up and developed a love for sports that would shape his lifelong legacy. A standout athlete, Mr....
Carole Coward
Dec 8, 2024
Carole Anne Coward, of Lake Charles, passed away on December 8, 2024 in her home. She was born on September 5, 1939, to William McConnell Robertson and Anne Mae Strachota Robertson in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Carole was known for her warm and...
Danny Lynn Elkins
Dec 8, 2024
Danny Lynn Elkins, age 79, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024. He was born on Febuary16, 1945, in Elizabeth, Louisiana, to Thomas Homer Elkins and Mary Hazel Gueringer Elkins.
Danny was an avid outdoorsman who loved spending time hunting and fishing. He was a true craftsman who could build and create anything. He could often be...
Gaven Blane Demeritt
Dec 7, 2024
Gaven is forever 22 years old. Son of Rebecca Broussard and Blane Demeritt of Sulphur, LA. Class of 2021.
Jesus loving, hardworking, blue collar, outdoorsman. He has had a passion for guns, belt buckles & cowboy hats since a young age. He dreamed of going into the Armed Forces. As the respectful young man he grew into, Gaven was loved by...
Melba Honeycutt Stine
Dec 7, 2024
Melba Honeycutt Stine, 88, of Lake Charles passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 in her residence.
She was born on February 13, 1936, in Choudrant, LA, and lived in Lake Charles for the entirety of her life. Mrs. Stine devoted over 35 years of her career to Home Furniture, where she made lasting contributions to her workplace.
Her deep faith and...
Hazel Breaux
Dec 7, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Hazel Breaux, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, who left us peacefully on December 7, 2024, at the age of 92. Born on January 10, 1932, in Pine Island, Louisiana, Hazel spent her life devoted to her faith and her family, leaving a legacy of love and compassion.
Hazel was...
Ricky Lynn Tommasi, Sr.
Dec 6, 2024
Ricky Lynn Tommasi Sr., 66, of Lake Charles, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024, at his residence. Born on November 25, 1958, in Lake Charles, LA, Ricky lived a life rich with love, hard work, and dedication to his family and community. Ricky was the proud owner/operator of Tommasi Brothers, Inc. since 1976, where he made his mark in the...
Col. Hector Rafael Ponton Ret.
Dec 6, 2024
Colonel Héctor R. Pontón was born in Corozal, Puerto Rico on 25 July 1936. After graduating as a Distinguished Military Graduate from the University of Puerto Rico’s Business Administration and ROTC cadet programs, Col. Pontón was commissioned as an infantry Officer in the Regular Army in 1958. After completing the Airborne and Infantry Basic Officer Course at Fort Benning, Col....
Kenneth Elfert Abrahams
Dec 6, 2024
Kenneth Elfert Abrahams, 86, of Lake Charles passed away just two days shy of his 87th birthday, at 5:45 PM on Friday, December 6, 2024, in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his family.
Mr. Abrahams was born on December 8, 1937 in Lake Charles, where he was a lifelong resident. He was a proud 1956 graduate of LaGrange...
Brian Paul "Doc" English
Dec 6, 2024
Brian Paul “DOC” English passed away December 6, 2024, peacefully after his struggle with cancer. Brian was born May 10, 1957, to Howard “DOC” & Genevieve English, raised in Vinton, LA. He moved to Sulphur when he married the love of his life Clare in November 1978. They were married 17 years before her passing in 1997, and had one...
Betty Osborne Treece
Dec 6, 2024
Betty Lee Treece gently stepped from this world onto the shores of her heavenly home on Friday, December 6, 2024 at the age of 90. Her race fully run, she received her reward for a life lived with fervency, faithfulness, prayer and service.
Betty was born to ‘Short’ and Ella Lee (Hudson) Osborne in Bosque County, Texas January 15, 1934. As...
Mike Palmer
Dec 5, 2024
Mike, affectionally known as Mikey, was born in Wellsville, NY to John and Nancy (Casterline) Palmer on November 14th, 1949 and passed away from this life December 5, 2024 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Mike attended high school at Lake Shore High in Angola, NY. He was an avid hockey player through his youth and even spent some time in the...
Vera Jo Lacy Olson
Dec 5, 2024
Vera Jo Lacy was born in Fort Worth, Texas. The Great Depression hit two months before she was born. Having no job, Jo’s mother had to work to support her new born as well as herself. The only job she could get was as maid for a wealthy family who required her to work day and night for 6.5 days...
Mary "Susie" Frances Phillips DeRouen
Dec 5, 2024
Mary “Susie” Frances Phillips DeRouen, 78, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, surrounded by loving family. Susie was born on September 27, 1946, to parents Mervyn Mary Bouquet Phillips and Ralph Leonard Phillips II.
Susie and her husband, Darrell, founded Darrell’s in 1985, a beloved establishment known for its po’boys and sports bar. She was an excellent cook, known for...
Anne Trafford
Dec 5, 2024
Anne Lynn Trafford, 79, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024, in her lifelong hometown of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Born on June 11, 1945, in Lake Charles, she was the cherished daughter of F. C. and Joyce (Dautel) Gauthreaux.
A proud graduate of LaGrange High School in Lake Charles, Anne was known for her athleticism and vibrant spirit. She shared...
Johnie "Wes" Barton
Dec 4, 2024
Johnie Wesley Barton, 80, of Sulphur, passed away Wednesday evening at his home. He was born to Johnie Starling Barton and Emma Gene Hindman on January 5, 1944, in Reader AR. He was a 1962 graduate of Gurdon High School in Gurdon AR. He also graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville with a bachelor in chemical engineering and...
L. Clay Anderson
Dec 3, 2024
L. Clay Anderson, 82, of Lake Charles, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at a local hospice facility. Clay, as she was lovingly called, was born in Alexandria, LA. on June 18, 1942, to Robert and Marie Roy.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Stillman Anderson, daughter; Kelly Fleniken (Shawn), brother; Jerry Roy (Roxie), grandson;...
Robert Guidry
Dec 3, 2024
Robert Guidry, 76, of Sulphur, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at his residence.
Robert retired from the Insulators local, Crowley America Transport, and the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office. He was member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church and a member of Teamsters Local 969. Robert loved watching NHRA Drag Racing, and the PBR; he was also a very avid...
Joseph Francis Labbé, Jr.
Dec 3, 2024
Joseph Francis Labbé Jr., 81, of Jefferson, LA, passed away peacefully at Colonial Oaks Living Center in Metairie, LA. Born on October 12, 1943, in Spanish Lake, LA, he was the beloved son of the late Joseph and Marjorie (Delahoussaye) Labbé of New Iberia, LA.
Joseph graduated from Sacred Heart High School and attended college for one year in Maryland before...
James Snider
Dec 2, 2024
James "Jim" Ray Snider, 73, of Lake Charles, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024 at his residence with family by his side. A native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Jim was born on November 4, 1951 to Junious "JC" and Ruth Snider. He graduated from LaGrange Sr. High in 1971. Those who knew him recognized his unwavering dedication to...
