Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
John Daniel St. John
Feb 9, 2025
John Daniel “Johnny” St. John, 81, of Lake Charles, passed away on Sunday February 9, 2025 in Lake Charles following a brief illness. From childhood in Westlake, Johnny lived life on his own terms—laid-back, full of laughter, and always surrounded by good company. He wasn’t one to chase titles or careers, but he built something much more important: a life...
Dr. Norman Davidson Sr.
Feb 7, 2025
Norman Louis Davidson Sr., 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Lake Charles on Friday February 7, 2025 after a long illness. Norman was born on October 13, 1939, in Plaquemine LA to Allain and Ruth Rose Davidson.
Norman was a graduate of Plaquemine High School and Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where he received his bachelor's degree in...
Margaret Louise Alcede
Feb 7, 2025
Margaret Louise “Peggy” Alcede, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 3, 1942, to Joseph Alcede Jr. and Margaret Louise Kelton.
She was a proud graduate of Lake Charles High School, Class of 1960 where she was also a member of Lake Charles High School Kilties, Louisiana’s first all...
Robert Glenn Bergeron
Feb 6, 2025
Robert Glenn Bergeron, age 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2025. He was born on October 26, 1948, to Bertha Mae Matte and Joseph Hewman Bergeron.
Glenn had a distinguished career, working in the oilfield, at Loan Co., in construction, and as a hunting guide. He also served as Vice President of Lakeside Bank and held his real estate...
Donald Broussard
Feb 6, 2025
Donald Wayne Broussard, 71, of Sulphur, LA passed away on February 6, 2025, in a local hospice care facility. Donald was born on May 24, 1953, in Mamou, LA to Calvin and Grace Broussard. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and hunting. Donald worked in the lab at Citgo for 37 years.
Those left to cherish his memory are his two children,...
Marilyn Olas
Feb 5, 2025
“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be Exalted among the nations, and I will be exalted in the Earth” Psalm 46:10
Marilyn “Noni” Veuleman Olas
Marilyn “Noni” Veuleman Olas, 90, of Lake Charles, passed away on Wednesday February 5, 2025, at a Cape Cod, Massachusetts hospital with her son faithfully at her side.
Noni was born in Many, Louisiana...
JoAnn Aumiller
Feb 4, 2025
Marie "JoAnn" Aumiller, lovingly known as "Baby Jo" or "Grammie," passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, at Resthaven Nursing Home in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She was born on November 10, 1936, to Ruby Richard and spent her life as an example of love, faith, and devotion.
JoAnn's deep Catholic faith guided her throughout her life, shaping her into...
Jerry Wayne Snider, Sr.
Feb 3, 2025
Jerry Wayne Snider Sr. was a man of unwavering faith and unconditional love. Born on February 6, 1948, in Lufkin, Texas, to Reverend D.R. and Ruby Snider, Jerry's life was shaped by his love of God and his love of family. On February 3, 2025, just three days shy of his 77th birthday, he passed away peacefully at home, surrounded...
Betty Jane Landry
Feb 3, 2025
Betty Jane Landry, 80, of Sulphur, Louisiana, gained her wings on February 3rd,2025 at a local medical facility in Sulphur, LA. Betty was born December 18th, 1944, to Eldridge Domingue, and Agnes Domingue.
Betty Jane lived her entire life in Southwest, Louisiana. Outside of her family, many people remember Betty from her many years, of working at Mr. Burger, and Diamond...
Nancy Eileen Miller
Jan 31, 2025
Nancy Eileen Miller, 78, of DeQuincy, LA passed away on January 31, 2025, in a local care facility.
Nancy was born in Petersburg, VA to John and Billie Grumbles. She enjoyed being around friends and family. She enjoyed being outside working in her flower garden and was a lifelong resident of Southwest Louisiana. Nancy loved bird watching as well as feeding...
Deborah Owen
Jan 30, 2025
Deborah Owens, 57, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 14, 1967, to Rose Marie Armato and James Elbert Phillips.
Deborah was a gifted artist, and her creative spirit was evident in everything she did. She had a passion for cooking, gardening, and was an avid lover of card games....
Robert Keith Fontenot
Jan 30, 2025
Beloved and only son of Curtis and Margie Hayes Fontenot, graduated to his Heavenly home on Thursday, January 30, 2025, surrounded by his family.
He was born on May 17, 1961, in Lake Charles where he resided until moving to Deridder. A graduate of LaGrange Senior High School, Keith was an avid lover of and a participant in Louisiana High School...
Gerald W. "Jerry" Quarles
Jan 30, 2025
Gerald W. “Jerry” Quarles, 65, of Lake Charles passed away at 2:15 AM on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in a local hospice facility.
Jerry was born on July 3, 1959, in Lake Charles, where he spent his entire life and developed a love for baseball as a young boy. Jerry was a proud graduate of Lake Charles High School and went...
Joseph Roy Bourque, Jr.
Jan 30, 2025
Joseph Roy Bourque, Jr., of Lake Charles, passed away suddenly at his home with his family at his side on Thursday January 30, 2025, following a lengthy illness.
Joseph was a native and lifelong resident of the Lake Charles Area, having graduated from Marion High School and SOWELA Technical Institute. He honorably and faithfully served our country in the United States...
Earline Joyce Trim
Jan 29, 2025
Earline Joyce Stineff Trim, 82, of Lake Charles, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston with loved ones by her side. Earline was born on October 2, 1942, a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles where she was a graduate of Marion High School.
Earline was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother and friend, whose love...
Cynthia Loar
Jan 29, 2025
Cindy S. Loar, 72, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born and raised in Lake Charles to Julian Henry Smith and Edna Bell Istre Smith, Cindy lived a life full of kindness, service, and unwavering love for her family and community.
Cindy had a heart for helping others and was always the first to step...
Darryl Peltier
Jan 27, 2025
Darryl Vaughn Peltier, 62, passed away at home in Sulphur, LA on January 27, 2025.
Darryl was a graduate of Sulphur High School. He worked at Hi Mont and later for Ohmart Vega as an Instrument Tech. He was a free spirit who enjoyed many adventures on his beloved Harley motorcycle, even going as far as Sturgis. He was an avid...
Charolette Firmin
Jan 27, 2025
Charolette Ann Firmin, 75, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025 in Houston, TX. She was born on September 12, 1949 in Lake Charles, LA to James Chesson and Gladys Mays Chesson.
Charolette was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She graduated from Marion High School in 1968. She started her working career as a switchboard operator for South...
Brenda Gail Southerland Blankenship
Jan 27, 2025
Brenda Gail Southerland Blankenship, 79, of Moss Bluff passed away at 4:14 PM on Monday, January 27, 2025 in a local hospice facility after a brief battle with cancer.
A loving and devoted mother and grandmother, Mrs. Blankenship was deeply cherished by her family and friends. Above all, she was a dedicated and lifelong caregiver to her daughter, Stacey, offering unconditional...
Paul "Jimmy" James Reynolds
Jan 26, 2025
Paul James Reynolds, 61, of Sulphur, LA passed away January 26 ,2025, surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was born in Lake Charles, LA to Charles and Lucy Reynolds. Jimmy loved being around friends and family, fishing, traveling, going to concerts, and enjoying his Corvette. He enjoyed helping people with anything related to paint and repair to autobody damage over...
