Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Narges Nessem Sedra Rhodes
May 19, 2021
Narges Nessem Sedra Rhodes, 68, passed away on May 19, 2021. Narges was born on December 17, 1952 in Cairo, Egypt to Nessem and Wadiya Sedra. She married Ronald Alleman of New Iberia, LA to call South Louisiana her home for the past 45 years. She retired from Market Basket to enjoy her grandchildren. Her hobbies included knitting and chalk...
Raymond Gaspard
May 19, 2021
Raymond Gaspard, 82, was born on February 5, 1939 in Lake Charles. He died Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at his residence in Grand Lake. He worked at Guth Dairy and later as a cook at Crab Palace. Raymond loved fishing, especially with his brothers-in-law, George, and John.
He is survived by his sisters, Betty Sonnier and husband George, Elaine Young,...
Robert Daniel Sonnier
May 19, 2021
Robert Daniel Sonnier, 86, of Lake Charles passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at his daughter’s residence with his loving family by his side.
Mr. Sonnier was born on October 19, 1934 in Oberlin where he was raised until leaving to serve our country in the US Navy. He was married to his lifelong love, Marvel, in 1954. Upon...
Kathryn (Jeannette) Mcdonald Hartley
May 18, 2021
Born in 1939, Kathryn (Jeannette) McDonald Hartley passed from this life on Tuesday, May 18th to everlasting life with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Residing on Vine Street since 1963, she and her husband, Bill Hartley, raised five children, 16 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. Jeannette’s life has been one of devotion, compassion, love and sacrifice for not only her...
James "Jimmy" Netherland
May 17, 2021
James “Jimmy” Edward Netherland, 61, a resident of Longville, died unexpectedly on May 17, 2021 in Lake Charles.
Jimmy is survived by his wife, Gwen; father and stepmother, James N. and Helen Netherland; son, Jeremy; sister, Theresa Manuel and husband Leonard; brothers, Terry, Warren, and Marvin Netherland; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. He was preceded in death by...
Mifanwy "Wann" Hart
May 16, 2021
Mifanwy “Wann” Brister Hart, 85, of Lake Charles, LA, was called to her eternal home on Sunday, May 16, 2021.
Mrs. Hart was born March 5, 1936 in Sieper, LA, and graduated from Oak Hill High School in Hineston, LA. She received her Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education at Northwestern State University. She received her Masters +30 Degree from McNeese...
Greta Elizabeth Painter
May 16, 2021
Greta Elizabeth Painter, 43, passed away on the morning of Sunday, May 16, 2021, with her family by her side.
Greta was born in Odessa, TX, but spent much of her childhood in Albuquerque, NM, before moving to Vinton, LA in 1991. She quickly and wholeheartedly embraced the people and culture of Southwest Louisiana, and made it her home. Greta...
Pamela Jo Ledoux
May 16, 2021
Pamela Jo LeDoux, 68 of Westlake, LA was called Home on Sunday, May 16, 2021.
Pamela was born in Colorado City, Texas on December 19, 1952 to Troy and Billy Jo Tincher.
She grew up and graduated from Sulphur High School. While in high school she met the man she would share her life with, her high school sweetheart, Matt...
Ileta "Leta" Ann Wise
May 15, 2021
Ileta Ann Wise was born in New Orleans, LA to Shelton and Cora White on March 9, 1936. She graduated from LaGrange High School in Lake Charles, Class of 1954.
While employed at the Credit Bureau in Lake Charles, she met James Arthur Wise, the gentlemen who would ask for her hand in marriage. In 1960 they traveled to Eunice,...
Frank Joseph Ardoin
May 15, 2021
Frank J Ardoin, 68, passed away Saturday, May15, 2021 surrounded by his family. Frank was born to Leonard and Noma Ardoin on Oct 5, 1952 in Lake Charles Louisiana.
Frank grew up in Iowa, La and graduated as the valedictorian at Lacassine High Scool. He then went on to Northeast State College where Frank received his degree in Medical...
Charles "Charlie" William Blankenship
May 15, 2021
Charles William "Charlie" Blankenship
WB5NXD – 73
Charles William “Charlie” Blankenship, 74, of Lake Charles died Saturday, May 15, 2021 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Blankenship was born February 23, 1947 in Jamestown, OH and lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He served in the United States Air Force. He began his career, a...
Daniel Lampson
May 14, 2021
Heaven gained an angel on Friday, May 14th, 2021.
Daniel Gene Lampson, 45, of Pace, Florida passed away in a Pensacola, Florida hospital. Daniel was born on November 28, 1975 in Fort Worth, Texas and lived his childhood in Lake Charles, Louisiana where he was a graduate of Barbe High School. He furthered his education in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, getting...
Peter Joseph "Pete" Caldarera
May 14, 2021
Peter Joseph Caldarera, Jr., 79, of Lake Charles went to be with our Lord and Savior Friday, May 14, 2021 from a local hospital.
Mr. Caldarera was born August 17, 1941 to Peter Joseph Caldarera, Sr. and Rose Terranova Caldarera. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, a graduate of Lake Charles High School and a veteran of the...
Leroy Joseph Simon, Sr.
May 14, 2021
Leroy Joseph Simon, Sr., 75, of Hackberry passed away on May 14, 2021 in a local hospital. Leroy enjoyed working, gardening and helping his mother and father. He was a great husband and father. Leroy loved to sit and watch cartoons with his grandchildren. They were the highlight of his life.
Leroy is survived by his loving wife of...
Georgia Wait
May 13, 2021
Georgette Wait, 59, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 in a local hospital.
She was born to George and Irene Wait in Killeen, Texas on January 18, 1962.
She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed traveling and was extremely generous, caring, and stubborn. She also enjoyed having a good time with good friends.
Those...
Van Joseph Drounett, Sr.
May 13, 2021
Van Joseph Drounett Sr., 71, of Hackberry, LA passed away on May 13, 2021 in a local care facility.
Van was born on December 7, 1949 in Sulphur, LA to Albert and Dorothy Drounett. He enjoyed dancing, collecting statues, and building various things from match sticks.
Those left to cherish his memory are his three kids, James Drounett and...
Bonita Koppie Stanley
May 13, 2021
Bonita Koppie Stanley, 49, of Dequincy, LA passed away on May 13, 2021.
Bonita was born on February 22, 1972 to Leon and Lillie Koppie. She enjoyed crafting, tending to her rabbits and cats. She also loved reading her bible and spending time with her 9 grandchildren.
She is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Dean Stanley; four...
Kenneth "Kenny" Rammie Lavergne
May 13, 2021
Kenneth Rammie “Kenny” LaVergne, 63, of Sulphur passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 with his family at his side.
Kenny worked as a commercial fisherman/shrimper for many years. He enjoyed cooking, music and hanging out with friends and family. He loved to fish, especially freshwater fishing. Kenny’s grandbabies were the “light of his life”.
Left to cherish his memory...
Marshall Joseph O'Blanc
May 12, 2021
Marshall O’Blanc , 48 of Sulphur passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021.
Marshall worked as a tugboat deckhand for many years. He enjoyed fishing, being outdoors, and motorcycle riding. He was known for joking around with his family and could always make you smile. The world has lost a good man.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving...
Larry Huber, Sr.
May 11, 2021
Larry Gil Huber, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on May 11, 2021 after fighting a courageous battle against many health issues.
He was born August 1, 1957 in Lake Charles, LA to Sam and Ramona Huber and he lived in Moss Bluff, LA.
He was a survivor, surviving when many doctors did...
