Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Judge Jack C. Watson C.J.
Feb 11, 2022
Jack Crozier Watson was the only Louisiana Supreme Court Justice elected from Calcasieu Parish. Justice Jack Watson passed away at 93 on February 11, 2022 and leaves a great legacy and proud family.
Jack was born in Jonesville, Louisiana. He was the son of a State Highway engineer who moved his family many times. Jack attended six grammar schools and...
Adam Joseph Chaisson
Feb 10, 2022
Adam J. Chaisson, born in Pine Island on October 13, 1934, son of the late Walter and Laura (Iguess) Chaisson, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022, at the age of 87. Adam was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and was owner operator of Chaisson Trucking. He was a member of the W & L Riders Club and enjoyed...
Randall Mark Savant
Feb 10, 2022
Randall Mark Savant, 71, passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, February 10, 2022, in a local hospital. Randall was a 1968 graduate of Kinder High School after which he attended Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, La. He worked at Citgo Petroleum for over 30 years until he opened his own business, R. Savant INC., installing metal buildings. Randall loved...
Lillian "Sue" Brooks
Feb 10, 2022
Lillian “Sue” Brooks, 86, went to her Heavenly reward on Thursday, February 10, 2022.
Sue was born in Kentucky and has resided in Sulphur for over 54 years. She formerly worked as a nurse for West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital. Sue was also a Notary Public, she obtained her real estate license and opened her own company, Haven Realty. Until her...
John Avery Trahan Jr.
Feb 9, 2022
Welsh – John Avery Trahan, Jr., born on February 3, 1938, passed away in a local care facility on Wednesday, February 09, 2022, at the age of 84. John was of the catholic faith. He enjoyed gardening, western shows, wrestling and spending time with his family. John retired from Layne Water Well Service. He is preceded in death by his...
Gilbert Joseph Bourque
Feb 9, 2022
Gilbert Joseph Bourque, 83, of Sulphur, LA passed away on February 9, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.
Gilbert was born on June 1, 1938, in Grand Chenier, LA to Pierre Bourque and Angel Montie. Gilbert loved gardening, bird watching, and fishing in the great outdoors. He enjoyed being a diesel mechanic, serving in the United States Air Force,...
Zachary Blisard
Feb 8, 2022
Zachary Blisard, born on January 19, 2000 in Temple, TX, son of Tony Blisard and Melanie McCray, passed away February 8, 2022 at the age of 22. Zachary lived in Temple, TX most of his life and attended school in Rogers, TX from pre-k until he graduated from high school. He had recently moved to Vinton, LA in 2020. Zachary...
Darsie Gray Derouen
Feb 8, 2022
Darsie Lee Gray Derouen, 89, of Lake Charles was greeted with open arms into Heaven, Tuesday, February 8, 2022 from a local healthcare facility.
Mrs. Derouen was born in Deweyville, TX and has lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a High School graduate and worked many years in the Classified Ads department of the Lake...
Nancy Ann (Lindeman) Pennartz
Feb 7, 2022
Nancy Ann (Lindeman) Pennartz, of Lake Charles, LA, 78, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022, following a long courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Nancy was born on May 2, 1943, in San. Diego, CA, to Alvis (A.R.) Lindeman and Loretta (Hoffman) Lindeman. She was the first of their five daughters and grew up on the family dairy farm in...
Betty Jean Henry
Feb 7, 2022
Betty Jean Henry, 96, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, February 7, 2022.
Betty was born, on March 17, 1925, In Lake Charles to James Stewart Henry and Willie Simpson Stine Henry, pioneer residents of Cameron Parish.
She was a 1942 graduate of Lake Charles High where she was a proud member of the Kilities. After graduation from...
Steven Wayne Mcelfresh
Feb 7, 2022
Steven Wayne McElfresh, 54, of Lake Charles passed away at 7:47 AM on Monday, February 7, 2022 in a local hospital.
Steve was born on May 20, 1967 in Alhambra, CA where he was raised and attended school. He moved to Lake Charles in 1990. Steve was a hard-working man and was able to work many jobs throughout his life...
Mark Carl Pedersen
Feb 6, 2022
Sweetlake – Mark Carl Pedersen, born in Eunice on January 27, 1956, son of the late Erik Brandt and Geraldine Marie (Richard) Pedersen, finished his race, surrounded by his family and friends, on Sunday, February 6, 2022 after a courageous battle with ALS. Mark was a graduate of LaGrange High School, class of 1975, where he lettered in Rodeo and...
Pamela T. Harris
Feb 6, 2022
Pamela Marie Thibodeaux Harris, 67, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 in her residence.
Mrs. Harris was born June 27, 1954 in Lafayette, LA, but lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a 1972 graduate of Marion High School, where she made many memories as a cheerleader. She also graduated from McNeese...
Reginald "Son" Malvo
Feb 6, 2022
Reginald “Son” Malvo, 67 years old, passed away on February 6, 2022 at 6:19 A.M. He was born May 15, 1954 in Lake Charles, LA to the late Robert and Bertha Malvo. He was baptized at an early age at New Light Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor M.M. Cuby. He attended Barbe High School and later...
Melva Janece Alexander
Feb 6, 2022
Melva “Janece” Alexander passed away peacefully on February 6, 2022, at home with family at her side. Born August 16, 1937, in Crews TX, to Thelbert and Eron Hudgens, the third of seven siblings.
Janece married Fred Alexander in 1961 having met at the Drugstore where she worked. Together they raised their 6 children mainly in Sulphur. Janece was...
Mitchel Dee Caldwell
Feb 5, 2022
Mitchel Dee Caldwell, 87, a resident of Carlyss, passed away on February 5, 2022, in Carrollton, Georgia with his family by his side. Mitchel enjoyed boating, woodworking, and family reunions. He loved spending time with his family and extended family, having breakfast at the Pitt Grill, working with and helping family and friends. Mitchel was a caregiver in every way. ...
Wanda Gail Morgan Demary
Feb 5, 2022
Wanda Gail Morgan DeMary, 65, of Lake Charles passed away at 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 5, 2022 in a local hospice facility.
Mrs. DeMary was born on June 22, 1956 in Lake Charles where she lived all of her life and was a graduate of LaGrange High School. In her earlier years she worked at K Mart and the...
Isabella Gobert Dale
Feb 4, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Isabella Gobert Dale, 87 years old, of Lake Charles, LA.
Mrs. Dale was welcomed into heaven on Friday, February 4, 2022 following a brief illness. She was the youngest of five children; all of whom preceded her in the death. In addition, she was preceded in death by her...
James Derry "Jay" Dean
Feb 4, 2022
James Derry “Jay” Dean, 80 of Lake Charles, died Friday, February 4, 2022, at a local nursing home. James was born in Lafayette on August 22, 1941. He attended a private religious school. After graduating he served his country in the US Army/Navy and did two tours in Vietnam.
After the military he work for the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s...
