Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Alicia Dale Lewis Smith
Nov 14, 2021
Alicia Dale Lewis Smith was born February 24, 1981 in Monroe, Louisiana. She was the youngest daughter of Diana Dale and Robert Jay Lewis Jr.
Even at a young age, she met no strangers, nor any enemies. Her feisty spirit, quick wit, and fun-loving soul naturally brought smiles and laughter to those around her. She was admired by many for...
James T. "Jim" Carnahan
Nov 14, 2021
James Thomas “Jim” Carnahan
A good man passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 in the comfort of his home. He was loved deeply by all who knew him and was not ashamed to love deeply back. Our beloved Dad and Paw Paw was called to his heavenly home, and we know that God has a place reserved for him...
Rebecca Ann "Becca" Byrd
Nov 13, 2021
With heartfelt sadness, the family of Rebeca “Becca” Ann Byrd, 65, of Lake Charles, announces her passing away on November 13, 2021. She had fought a courageous battle with an aggressive form of cancer.
Becca was born December 19, 1955 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Eunice Eugene and Daisy Valentine Snell Byrd. Becca was a longtime member of First Baptist...
Darrell Schexnider, Sr.
Nov 13, 2021
Darrell James Schexnider Sr., 68, of Sulphur, passed from this life Saturday, November 13,2021.
Darrell was a Louisiana high school football referee for 25 years and a high school basketball referee for 15 years. He refereed twice in the state finals at the Superdome. He coached youth baseball and enjoyed all youth sports, especially when his children and grandchildren were...
Laura Ann O'Quain
Nov 13, 2021
Laura Ann O’Quain, 76, of Sulphur, LA passed away on November 13, 2021, in a local care facility.
Laura was born on March 25, 1945, to Domel and Eulalie Royer in Welsh, LA. She enjoyed working in her yard, singing, and being around her family.
She is survived by her companion of 17 years, William “Ed” Cass III; granddaughters, Dana...
Joseph David "J.D." "Brother-In Law" Duplechain
Nov 12, 2021
Joseph David “JD” “Brother-in-law” Duplechain, 83, of Lake Charles passed away at 12:33 PM on Friday, November 12, 2021 in a local hospital.
Mr. Duplechain was born on November 1, 1938 in Washington, LA to Julius Duplechain and Hycienth T. Duplechain. He was raised in Church Point where he was a graduate of Church Point High School. Mr. Duplechain served...
Larry C. Perron Jr.
Nov 12, 2021
Larry C. Perron, Jr., 74, of Westlake passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Perron was a native of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Redwood High School in Redwood, CA. Following graduation, he served in the United States Air Force. A graduate of Palmer Chiropractic College, he opened his practice in Missouri. ...
Terry Wayne Messenger
Nov 11, 2021
Terry Wayne Messenger, 70, of Lake Charles passed away at 2:46 PM on Thursday, November 11, 2021 in his residence.
Mr. Messenger was born on May 5, 1951 in Crawfordsville, IN and was raised in Danville, IL. Following graduation from Danville High School, he joined the US Army. During this time, he was stationed in Fort Gordon in Georgia, Fort...
Danny Joseph Eason Sr.
Nov 11, 2021
Danny Joseph Eason, 70, of Lake Charles passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021, in a local hospital.
Dan was born on August 24, 1951, in New Orleans, and lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, friend and child of God. His faith and his family were the things he...
Patsy S. Handy
Nov 11, 2021
OUR DEAR MOTHER HAS HER WINGS NOW
PATSY S. HANDY
Patsy S. Handy, 76, of Rayne, La. passed away on November 11th, 2021, at her home in Iowa, La.
Mrs. Patsy S. Handy was born on august 4th 1945. She was raised in Rayne, La. along with her siblings: Mary A. Senegal, Julia Rose Norman, Lanny J. Goodwin, Patricia Dawn...
Frances Ann Rogers
Nov 11, 2021
Frances Ann Rogers, daughter of Cornelius Dobbertin and Ruby Jackson was born December 27, 1930, in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
She attended school at Immaculate Conception from elementary through high school. After high school she married and devoted her life to raising her four sons. Frances' life was filled with love for her family and many friends throughout her 90 years...
Howard "Ernie" Cahanin
Nov 10, 2021
Howard “Ernie” Cahanin, 68, of Sulphur passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021, with his family at his side.
Ernie worked in the construction industry, the last 11 years working for ETS and Wyatt Construction Companies as a Man Camp Boss in St. Croix, Virgin Islands. Family was of the upmost importance to Ernie and spending time with them was priority....
Leon Washington Jr
Nov 10, 2021
Leon Washington Jr., 51, of Keller, Texas passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, in his home surrounded by those who loved him.
He was born on April 4, 1970, in Rochester, NY to Leon and Dorothy (Marshall) Washington. Leon attended Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, AL where he received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 1993, and...
Brenda Lejeune
Nov 10, 2021
Brenda Kaye Carver LeJeune, 65, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 3:55 AM on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 in her residence.
Brenda was born April 14, 1956 in Memphis, TN and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She attended Barbe High School and worked retail during her younger years at Montgomery Wards, The White House and for...
Johnny Ray "Shortcut" Lafleur, Sr.
Nov 10, 2021
Lake Charles– Johnny Ray "Shortcut" LaFleur, Sr., born on September 8, 1959, son of Anthony and Antoinette (Courville) LaFleur, passed away in his residence on November 10, 2021, at the age of 62. Johnny Ray was of the Catholic faith. He was a truck driver and enjoyed watching western shows. He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother,...
Ronnie Lee Mesh
Nov 9, 2021
Ronald Lee Mesh was born in Lake Charles, LA on August 23, 1944 to Homer and Lorice Mesh.
Southwest Louisiana was his lifelong home, he graduated from Landry High School, Class of 1961. He joined the United States Air Force, serving during the Vietnam War. He received an honorable discharge in 1967 after three years of dutiful service.
Upon returning...
Douglas Mac Mccullor
Nov 9, 2021
Douglas (Doug) Mac McCullor, 78, of Moss Bluff was called to continue his walk with the Lord on November 9, 2021 with his family at his side. Doug lived his life with laughter, joy, wit, and most of all, his faith in Jesus Christ. He was raised Baptist, and as an adult attended the Catholic Church, as he liked to...
Warren "Shorty" James Breaux
Nov 9, 2021
Warren James “Shorty” Breaux, 85, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021, in his residence.
Born in Rayne, he was the third son of seven children. Shorty has resided in Sulphur for 75 years. He started working at a young age wearing the “hats” of shoeshine boy, dishwasher, and paperboy. As an adult he wore the “hat” of Merchant Marine; during...
Cylah Denise Vallery
Nov 8, 2021
Cylah Denise Vallery, infant daughter of Ebony Denise Hillery and Morgan Joseph Vallery, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021.
She is survived by her parents; big brother, Kason Hillery; grandparents, Marcus Victorian (Kizzy), Michael Vallery (Kisha), and Julie Chandler (Allen).
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Cela Hillery.
Her private services are entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home.
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Terry Lee Trahan
Nov 8, 2021
Terry Lee Trahan, 56, of Sulphur, LA passed away on November 8, 2021, in a local hospital following a brief illness.
Terry was born on May 15, 1965, in Orange, TX to Ernest and Beulah Trahan. Terry loved being in the great outdoors working on his property in Arkansas. He also enjoyed motorcycles, fishing, and anything concerning Christmas decorations....
