Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Berry Lowell "Bj" Long Jr.
Jul 29, 2021
Berry Lowell “BJ” Long, Jr., 36, of Iowa passed away unexpectedly at 7:16 AM on Thursday, July 29, 2021, in his residence.
BJ was born on September 1, 1984, in Lake Charles and was a 2002 graduate of Iowa High School. He joined the US Army to defend our country in the Afghanistan War and became a decorated veteran. ...
Sinclair Ann Bennerscheidt
Jul 28, 2021
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these”.
Sinclair Ann Bennerscheidt, God’s little angel, was welcomed into His arms Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
Sinclair gave and received overwhelming love and will forever be loved and remembered in the hearts of her family.
She leaves to cherish...
Lee Greaney
Jul 28, 2021
Lee Greaney, 73, of DeQuincy, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home in the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
Lee was a native of Great Brittan and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was a veteran of the British Army and the Corps of Royal Engineers where he served as ordinance expert. He was...
Bernardine Lorraine Grindol
Jul 27, 2021
Bernardine Lorraine Grindol, 72, died peacefully at home in Lake Charles, LA on July 27, 2021. Lorraine was born on June 14, 1949 in Mobile, AL to Bernard Eli and Rosie Pauline Leytham Howell.
She will be remembered for her unending amount of compassion, and her countless hours sharing all that she had with her family.
Those left to cherish...
Barbara "Bobbie" Primeaux
Jul 27, 2021
Barbara “Bobbie” Primeaux, 73, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021.
She was born on December 24, 1947 in Lake Charles, LA to Ezora and Aylma Nunez. Bobbie was beautiful inside and out. She loved her family dearly and her son B.J. was the love of her life. She was dedicated to her Catholic faith serving as a Eucharistic Minister...
Robert Lee Ortego
Jul 27, 2021
Robert Lee Ortego was born in Basile, LA on April 29, 1940 to Essie Mae and John E. Ortgeo Sr. He graduated from Basile High School, then earning his Bachelor’s Degree from Northwestern State College, and then his Masters in Education and Administration from McNeese State University.
He was employed with South Cameron High School, where he taught and coached...
Lorraine Ann Perry
Jul 26, 2021
Lorraine Ann Perry, 92, passed away peacefully Monday, July 26, 2021.
A Chicago, Illinois native, Lorraine moved to Sulphur five years ago to live with her son and his wife. She worked in the banking industry until she was 83 years young. She absolutely loved her two dogs and enjoyed spoiling them. Lorraine enjoyed being pampered and gourmet chocolate candy....
Jack Loyd Porter
Jul 26, 2021
Jack L. Porter passed away at home on Monday, July 26, 2021, in Carlyss, Louisiana at the age of 76. He was born on January 6, 1945, in Slidell, Louisiana. Jack was a SSgt in the United States Air Force and served in Vietnam. He was a retired air traffic controller from Bush International Airport in Houston.
Jack is...
Raymond Hurst
Jul 26, 2021
Raymond Hurst, 84, died peacefully at home in Lake Charles, LA on July 26, 2021.
Mr. Hurst was born on August 25, 1936 in a house on a country lane in Loco, Oklahoma to Garrett and Ollie Lawrence Hurst. He started school in a one room schoolhouse in rural Oklahoma. He graduated from Velma-Alma High School in Velma, OK in...
Kendra Erin Landry
Jul 25, 2021
Kendra Landry, 50, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021.
She was 1989 graduate of Sam Houston High and a Delta School of Business graduate. Kendra was a Certified Nurse’s Aide and loved her patients dearly. She attended Living Way Pentecostal Church in Lake Charles. Kendra was a free spirit with an artistic soul, warm personality, and was a social butterfly. ...
James "Ferrel" Naquin
Jul 25, 2021
James Ferrel Naquin (Ferrel), 80, of Lake Charles, LA , passed away peacefully at his home on July 25, 2021 with his devoted wife, Belva and family by his side.
He was born in 1941 in Evangeline Parish, LA to Gussie and Ena Naquin. He attended Vidrine High School near Reddell, LA. He met Belva as a teenager and would...
Jerry Bourque
Jul 24, 2021
Jerry Bourque, 76, of Moss Bluff died Saturday, July 24, in Lake Charles.
Mr. Bourque was born in Lake Charles and had lived in Moss Bluff most of his life. He was a 1962 graduate of Marion High School where he lettered in football and basketball. He also played Sheriff’s League baseball for several years.
He was the...
Paul Rayland Bourque, Sr.
Jul 23, 2021
Paul Rayland Bourque, Sr., 76, passed away Friday, July 23, 2021, in his Starks home with his family at his side.
Paul was a 1962 graduate of Marion High School. He worked as a lineman for Gulf States Utilities and retired after 35 years of service. Paul was also a member of IBEW Local 2286 for over 30 years....
Daeng Thi "Emm" Khoang
Jul 23, 2021
Daeng Thi “Emm” Khoang, a resident of Lake Charles, LA for the past 39 years died unexpectedly on July 23, 2021 at the age of 71 while tending to her garden.
Daeng was known as Emm, meaning mother in her native language due to her nurturing qualities and always being regarded as everyone’s mother. She was part of the...
Nobie Parton
Jul 22, 2021
Nobie A. Cobb Parton, 90, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 4:10 AM on Thursday, July 22, 2021.
Mrs. Parton was born May 21, 1931 in Oxford, AL, raised in Lincoln, AL and moved to Lake Charles in 1961, where she raised her family. She had a great love for taking care of her family, and enjoyed arts and...
Carolyn Simon Olney Powers
Jul 22, 2021
“She loved you where you were”
Carolyn Simon Olney Powers, 73, of Lake Charles passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family.
A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Mrs. Powers was born October 23, 1947 in Crowley, LA. She was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School, received a bachelor’s degree from...
Aaron Wade Spoon
Jul 22, 2021
Aaron Spoon, 48, of Sulphur, LA died peacefully in his home with his wife by his side on July 22, 2021. Aaron was born on October 31, 1972, in Sulphur, LA to Johnny Bertrand (Brenda) and Linda Spoon.
Aaron enjoyed many things in life including, music, traveling, and being around family and friends. He was known for his generosity, loving...
Carol Ann Filo
Jul 20, 2021
Carol Ann Filo peacefully passed away at the age of 83, in her home, surrounded by family. Carol was born on November 13, 1937 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She attended Messmer High School and Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, where she sang in the choir and met Jerome Filo, her devoted husband of 62 years.
Carol and Jerry relocated to the Lake...
Pamela Zerr Ragusa
Jul 19, 2021
Pamela Zerr Ragusa, 70, entered the gates of heaven on July 19, 2021, after courageously battling cancer.
Pam was born on February 9, 1951, to Manuel “Manny” and Ruth Zerr, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and was a graduate of LaGrange High School, Class of 1969. She brought great joy, love, and laughter into the world.
Pam, known to many as...
Patricia Ann Leblanc
Jul 19, 2021
Patricia Ann LeBlanc “T-taunte” (petit aunt in Cajun French), succumbed to the isolation of the pandemic on the beautiful morning of July 19, 2021. Patricia leaves no possessions behind because giving was her love language. Her dream was to have a safe place of her own, and Patricia opened her home and life to serve others. Patricia will be missed...
