Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
June Yvonne Cornwell
Oct 2, 2021
June Yvonne Cornwell, 89, of Sulphur passed away at 9:09 AM on Saturday, October 2, 2021 in her residence.
June was born to Hubert and Mildred Pipkin on December 16, 1931 in Wichita Falls, TX. Following business college, she moved to Beaumont, TX to work, where she met and married the love of her life, Rev. Billy Cornwell, on April...
Ezekiel Miguel Duque
Oct 2, 2021
Ezekiel Miguel Duque, infant son of Justin Miguel Duque and Haley McKay Breaux, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021.
Ezekiel is also survived by his siblings, Bryler, Jacob, Hunter, Brynlee, and Ava; and grandparents, Felipe Duque, Kenda Duque, and Amy Statum.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Shane McKay.
His cremation was entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home.
Gary Wayne Criswell
Oct 2, 2021
Gary Wayne Criswell, 66, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 2, 2021 in his residence.
Mr. Criswell was born September 15, 1955 in DeRidder, LA. He graduated from DeRidder High School and McNeese State University with his degree in accounting. He began his career working for his brother-in-law, Ronnie and then worked many years at Boeing,...
Eric Paul Manuel
Oct 2, 2021
Eric Manuel died in Hayes, LA on October 2, 2021, while being cared for by his mother.
Eric was born in Welsh, LA on August 2, 1967, and lived most of his life in LeBleu Settlement. He worked in the tree service business for several years, and did odd jobs around the area, until his illness.
Survivors include his father,...
Susan Ann Salter Galicia
Oct 1, 2021
Susan Ann Salter Galicia, 74, a longtime resident of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on Friday October 1, 2021 in Guatemala with her family at her side.
Susan was born in Beaumont, Texas to John C. and Waldene Bettis Salter. She was a graduate of Sunset High School where she participated in band, basketball and cheerleading. Following graduation from high...
Phillip Ray Lebert
Oct 1, 2021
Phillip Ray LeBert was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on December 16, 1954. He was one of six children born to Hilbert Joseph and Janice Elizabeth LeBert. He attended Washington High School, graduating with the class of 1973.
Shortly after high school, he enlisted into the United States Army serving three years. Upon receiving his first honorable discharge he returned...
Paul G. Frieu, Jr.
Oct 1, 2021
Paul G. Frieu, Jr., 51, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, October 1st, 2021 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Frieu was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a 1987 graduate of Barbe High School where he played baseball. Following graduation, he served the United States Army. Mr. Frieu started his young career driving Dump Trucks and...
Cynthia Anne Guillot
Sep 30, 2021
Cynthia Anne Guillot was one of six children born to Robert Joseph and Nettie Anne Guillot. She was born in Petersburg, Virginia on December 2, 1960.
She grew up in Welsh, LA graduating from Welsh High School, she then attended
Louisiana State University, followed by Delta Technical College where she earned an Accounting Degree
She embraced the era she...
Kenny Fontenot
Sep 30, 2021
Kenneth Wayne “Kenny” Fontenot, 44, of Moss Bluff, LA, died at 1:34 PM on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at a local hospital.
Kenny was born August 2, 1977 in Lake Charles and was a life-long resident of Moss Bluff. He was a 1995 graduate of Sam Houston High School, where he played football and baseball. He received many recognitions as...
Terri Lynn Wells
Sep 30, 2021
Terri Lynn Wells, was born August 2, 1971 in Sulphur, LA to Richard Stutes and Eileen Mays, along with her brother Ricky Stutes. She had two children, Keagan Wells and Bayden Wells.
She Graduated High School from Derrider High School in 1986. Then Graduated college from McNeese State University in 1998 with an Associates’ degree in nursing.
She had a...
James Claud Skinner
Sep 29, 2021
James Claud Skinner, 66 of Lake Charles, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021. He was born on May 3, 1955. in Alexandria, LA.
James graduated from Winnfield High School in 1973 and went on to attend McNeese State University. He served his country in the US Navy for 4 years after college. He then went to work for the US...
Charles Edward "Eddie" Wade
Sep 29, 2021
Charles Edward “Eddie" Wade, 85 died peacefully on September 29, 2021 in Lake Charles, LA with his beloved wife of 63 years, Betty, by his side.
Eddie Wade was born and raised in Dalton, Georgia. He attended and graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor’s of Science in Chemistry and was a member of Lambda Xi Alpha...
Barbara Theriot
Sep 29, 2021
Barbara Theriot, 78, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, September 29, 2021.
She was born on October 27, 1942, in Kinder, LA to Louis and Eula Mae Courmier.
She enjoyed watching her great grandchildren’s ball games, working in her garden, reading, cooking, spending time outdoors, and watching game shows on television.
She is survived by her husband, Martin...
Gay Collette Viccellio
Sep 29, 2021
Gay Collette Viccellio was born January 7, 1939 in Lake Charles to Charles Tell and Edith Collette Viccellio and passed away September 29, 2021 at Avanti Senior Living in Youngsville, La. Gay was a 1956 graduate of Lake Charles High and a member of the Kilties and a 1960 graduate of LSU where she was a member of the Chi...
Darla Rachelle Campbell
Sep 29, 2021
Darla Rachelle Campbell, 51, of Lake Charles, LA died Wednesday morning, September 29, 2021 at her residence.
Darla was born April 20, 1970 in Lake Charles. She was a 1988 graduate of South Beauregard High School. She attended McNeese State University in paralegal studies. She worked in many different places, including being a dealer at Isle of Capri when the...
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. ...
