Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Tony Courville
Dec 5, 2020
Herbert A. “Tony” Courville, 64, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020.
Tony was born November 10, 1956 to Herbert and Nelva Courville. He was a native of Creole, LA and lived most of his life in the Lake Charles – Sulphur area. He was a graduate of Barbe High School and proudly served his country in...
John E. Sorrells, Jr., M.D.
Dec 5, 2020
John E. Sorrells, Jr., M.D., passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 in Lafayette, Louisiana where he had been since evacuating for Hurricane Laura.
He was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on September 26, 1937, he was 83 years old. He was a graduate of Lagrange High School and went to Louisiana College and McNeese State University. He graduated Medical School...
Elizabeth Ann Wilson
Dec 5, 2020
Elizabeth (Betty) Wilson, 77, wife of Shelby Wilson, Sr. of Lake Charles, La passed on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at St. Patrick’s Hospital, Lake Charles, La.
Born July 31, 1943, in Church Point, La, Betty was the daughter of the late Alse and Cora Duplechain.
Betty attended Washington High School and Grambling University. She was a life-long member of Immaculate...
Donald Lee Conner
Dec 4, 2020
Donald Lee Conner, 68 of Sweetlake, LA was called Home on December 4, 2020.
Donald was one of four children born to Octave and Lillie Conner, he was born on October 13, 1952 in Lake Charles, LA.
He was a lifelong resident of Southwest Louisiana and an avid outdoorsman. He was a member of Livingway Pentecostal Church. He enjoyed...
Daron Keith Bourque
Dec 4, 2020
Daron Keith Bourque, 58, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 9:10 PM on Friday, December 4, 2020 in his residence, surrounded by his family.
Mr. Bourque was born July 10, 1962 in Lake Charles, where he was a graduate of LaGrange High School. He worked most of his career in the casino industry spending the last eight years at...
Kelly Steven Theriot
Dec 4, 2020
Kelly Steven Theriot, 59, of Lusby, Maryland entered into eternal rest Friday, December 4, 2020 at a hospital in Fairfax, Virginia.
Kelly was a native of California. After graduating from Sam Houston High School in Moss Bluff, Louisiana he enlisted and served four years in the U.S. Navy. Kelly lived and worked in Houston, Texas for a few years then...
Billy Ray Farris
Dec 3, 2020
Billy Ray Farris, 84, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 8:04 AM on Thursday, December 3, 2020 in his residence.
Mr. Farris was born August 22, 1936 in Texas and raised in the Lufkin, TX area. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force, where he had martial arts training and boxed in both the military and while in...
John Louis Johnson
Dec 3, 2020
Fire Captain John Louis “J. J.” (P-John) Johnson, 62, died December 3, while at work at the Lake Charles Fire Department.
He was born in Pineville and graduated from Rapides High School. After graduation he entered the U.S. Army, where he served for four years before being discharged at Ft. Polk.
After his discharge he joined the Alexandria Fire Department...
Ronald J. Suydam, Sr.
Dec 3, 2020
Ronald James Suydam, Sr., 71, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 7:30 AM on Thursday, December 3, 2020 in a local hospital.
Born August 21, 1949 in Lake Charles, LA, Mr. Suydam was a graduate of Landry Memorial High School. He resided in Jennings, LA for twenty-five years, before moving back to Lake Charles in 2016. Mr. Suydam retired from...
Theresa Lynn Day
Dec 3, 2020
Theresa Lynn Day, born February 9, 1961, left her temporary home to reside eternally pain free on December 3, 2020. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and graduated from LaGrange High. She went on to earn her secretarial degree from Clarke Community College.
Theresa’s true passion and life devotions were in the childcare field. She was the nursery...
William Darrell Cormier
Dec 2, 2020
William Cormier,48, of DeRidder passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 in his residence. He was born on August 21, 1971 in Los Angeles, CA to John and Phyllis Cormier.
William Darrell Cormier, aka “Will” was a true hometown hero, a devoted husband, father, friend and employee. He was loved by so many, if anyone every needed anything off the...
Ruth Ellen Girola
Dec 2, 2020
Ruth Ellen Soileau Girola 91, was called to her new home in Heaven on Dec. 2, 2020 surrounded by her family at her son’s home in Ragley, La. She was born on Aug. 24, 1929 in Eunice, La to Wilfred and Sadia Courville Soileau.
She was a graduate of Eunice High School. It was in Eunice, La where she met...
Stanley Ray Leleux
Dec 1, 2020
Stanley Ray LeLeux, 69, of Moss Bluff was reunited with the love of his life in eternity on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 in his residence.
Mr. LeLeux was born on December 6, 1950 in Welsh, LA where he was a graduate of Welsh High School in 1968 and lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was the manager...
Janet Gervais Stoma
Dec 1, 2020
Janet Gervais Stoma, 86, passed away December 1, 2020. Janet was born in Jennings, Louisiana and lived in Lake Charles for the past 64 years. She devoted her life to her family, friends, church, and community. She gave happily of her time, talent, and resources.
Janet was predeceased in death by her parents Lionel and Bea Gervais. She is survived...
David Joseph Cross
Nov 30, 2020
David Joseph Cross, 36, of Moss Bluff died Monday, November 30, 2020 at his residence.
David was born in Creole and was a graduate of South Cameron High School and traveled the world installing and repairing robotic arms for Staubli International.
He is survived by his mother, Denise Richard of Iowa, a son, Skyler Cross and a daughter, Scarlett Cross...
Thomas Mark "Tom" Brandow
Nov 30, 2020
Thomas Mark “Tom” Brandow, 61, of Sulphur passed away unexpectedly at 9:25 PM on Monday, November 30, 2020 in a local hospital.
Tom was born on December 22, 1958 in Bradford, PA. He was raised in Alexandria where he was a graduate of Alexandria Senior High School and played football and belonged to the school choir. He furthered his education...
Violet Savant Miller Ardoin
Nov 29, 2020
Violet Lorie Yvonne Savant Miller Ardoin, 82, of Westlake, LA, died on Sunday, November 29, 2020 in a Jonesboro nursing center.
Mrs. Ardoin was born May 24, 1938 in Fenton, LA and was a longtime resident of Westlake. She worked for the Calcasieu Parish School Board for twenty-five years, as the cafeteria worker for Westwood Elementary School and LaGrange Junior...
Johnny Guillory, Jr.
Nov 29, 2020
Johnny Guillory, Jr., 86, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 9:30 PM on Sunday, November 29, 2020 in a local care facility.
Mr. Guillory was born August 15, 1934 in Opelousas, LA, but lived most of his life in Lake Charles, LA. He worked as a laborer in the construction industry and was a longtime member of Immaculate Heart of...
Phyllis Ann Deslatte
Nov 29, 2020
Phyllis Ann Deslatte, 67 of Lake Charles, died on Sunday, November 29, 2020. She was born on October 3, 1953 to the late Phillip and Shirley Deslatte.
Phyllis was a big LSU and Saints fan. She loved to fish, cook, and spend time with her family and friends.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Aaron Delatte...
Charles Junius Benoit
Nov 29, 2020
Charles Junius Benoit, 91, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 8:35 AM on Sunday, November 29, 2020 in his residence.
Mr. Benoit was born September 24, 1929 in Morgan City, LA and was a life-long resident of the Lake Charles area. He graduated from Lake Charles High School, where he proudly represented the Wildcats and #23 on the football field. ...
