Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Jimmy Wayne Curtis, Sr.
Nov 29, 2020
Jimmy Wayne Curtis Sr., 72 of Ragley, LA was called to his Heavenly home on November 29, 2020.
Jimmy was born in Boynton, OK, one of four children born to Clifford Marion and Barbara Curtis on June 28, 1948,
He worked as an engineer in the oil field until his retirement. If he was not found spending time with his...
Charles Cart
Nov 28, 2020
Charles Cart, 82, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 in a local hospital.
He was born on November 21, 1938 in Lake Charles, LA to Raoul and Addie Cart. He loved Jesus, his family, and McNeese Football. He was a dedicated member of Trinity Baptist Church and a teacher in Calcasieu Parish schools for 33 years.
Mr. Cart is survived...
Brent Lumpkin
Nov 28, 2020
William Brent Lumpkin, 71, was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, November 28, 2020, following a brief illness.
A life-long resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Brent was a 1968 graduate of his beloved Lake Charles High School and attended Louisiana State University. He received his real estate license in 1970 and was a licensed broker with Lumpkin Properties from...
Ronald Wayne Coleman
Nov 28, 2020
On Saturday November 28, 2020, after enjoying a great bowl of shrimp gumbo, and watching the LSU game, Ronnie passed away in the comfort of his home. The last few years he fought lung disease. He fought hard, and in his own way kept us all still laughing.
“Ronnie”, “Grandpa”, “Daddy”, will be missed. His wife of almost fifty...
John Aubrey Foreman Sr.
Nov 27, 2020
John Aubrey Foreman, Sr., 79, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 in Opelousas, LA.
Mr. Foreman was a 1959 graduate of LaGrange High School and retired from Vista Chemical. He enjoyed fishing, dancing to Cajun French music and was a member of the CFMA for many years. He was often the life of the party with a...
Barbara Ann Delhommer
Nov 25, 2020
Barbara Ann Jackson Delhommer, 77, of Moss Bluff passed away Wednesday November 25, 2020 at home with her loved ones.
Mrs. Delhommer was a lifelong resident of the Lake Charles area. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School. She was both creative and gifted with many talents. Having owned a local florist, University Flower Shop, she shared a love...
Bobby G. Weatherford
Nov 25, 2020
Bobby Gerald Weatherford, 86, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. He was born on June 12, 1934 in Kinder, LA. He lived in Lake Charles for over 60 years.
Bobby was a 1952 graduate of Kinder High School. After active duty in the United States Army, he attended and...
Billie Jackson Grindol
Nov 25, 2020
Billie Grindol, 93, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday November 25, 2020 with her loving and attentive husband at her side. Billie and Bud recently celebrated their 74th wedding anniversary.
Billie was a native of Shelby county, Texas and made her home in Lake Charles. She was employed for 37 years with Bell South,...
Leroy Joseph Gaspard
Nov 25, 2020
Leroy Joseph Gaspard, 94, of Lake Charles, passed away om Wednesday November 25, 2020 in Lake Charles.
Leroy was a native of Rayne and longtime resident of Lake Charles. He honorably and faithfully served our country in the United Stated Navy during World War II, where he was stationed on the USS Latimer. Leroy retired from a career as a...
Diane Richard Dugas
Nov 24, 2020
Diane Richard Dugas, 61, of Lake Charles passed away at 5:26 PM on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 in a New Orleans hospital.
Diane was born on February 23, 1959 in Lake Charles where she was a lifelong resident. She enjoyed working with babies and children at local daycares throughout her life. Diane was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church...
Joyce M. Courtney Liles
Nov 24, 2020
Joyce Marie Courtney-Liles, 92 of Westlake, LA was called home on Tuesday, November 24, 2020.
Joyce was born on January 25, 1928 in Lake Charles, LA to Blanche and James D. Courtney Sr.
She was employed with St. Patrick Hospital where she worked as a Registered Nurse, and also worked for Dr. Hunt & Pearson. She met and married the...
Gerald James Geheb
Nov 22, 2020
Gerald James Geheb, 80, of Lake Charles, passed away at 10:44 PM on Sunday, November 22, 2020 in a local hospital.
Mr. Geheb was born June 22, 1940. He was a graduate of Westlake High School and served his country in the U.S. Navy. Retiring almost twenty years ago from Northrop Grumman, he worked many years as a fabricator at...
Constance Lacasse Powell
Nov 22, 2020
Constance (Connie) LaCasse Powell passed away on November 22, 2020.
Connie was born on May 1, 1948 in Lake Charles, La. Connie was a loving daughter, sister, mother and grandmother.
Survivors include her son, Steven Trouille ( Nicole ) and daughter Kayla Taylor, granddaughters Isabella, Iliana and Sydney, her sister, Cindy Walker and her favorite brother in law...
Lg Leblanc
Nov 22, 2020
Lenus George LeBlanc, 87, of Lake Charles, passed away suddenly on November 22, 2020 at his residence.
L.G. (Len) was a native of Hathaway, where he began his education and graduated from Hathaway High School. He honorably and faithfully served our country in the United States Air Force achieving the final rank of Captain. He attained many personal educational milestones...
Sylvia Lafleur
Nov 21, 2020
Sylvia “Memaw” LaFleur, 86 of Sulphur, LA was welcomed into Heaven on Saturday, November 21, 2020.
Sylvia was born on September 8, 1934 in Sulphur, LA and was a lifelong resident of Southwest Louisiana.
Family was important to her. She loved spending time with them and teaching her children and grandchildren how to play Boo-Ray. Sunday’s were especially important to...
Alcie Offord Says
Nov 20, 2020
Alcie Offord Says, 82, of Moss Bluff, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at his son’s residence.
Mr. Says was born December 22, 1937 in Lake Charles, LA to Jordan Andrew Adam Says and Julia Demeritt Says. He was a graduate of Marion High School, where he played football and later earned a scholarship to play for Northwestern State. ...
Clifford L. "Cliff" Newman
Nov 20, 2020
Clifford Lee "Cliff" Newman, 78, of Lake Charles, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at 11:15pm surrounded by his family. He was born on October 11, 1942 in Sulphur, LA. He lived in Lake Charles where he practiced law for over 49 years.
Cliff graduated from LaGrange High School in 1960 and immediately enlisted in the United States...
Lonny Glenn Ogea
Nov 20, 2020
Lonny Glenn Ogea, 51, of Lake Charles, LA passed away in the early hours of Friday, November 20, 2020.
Lonny was born March 17, 1969 in Lake Charles, LA, where he was a lifelong resident. He was a 1987 graduate of Barbe High School, where he played football and his love for the sport began. He attended Sowela Technical School...
Darrell G. Cormier
Nov 20, 2020
Darrell Gene Cormier went to be with his Lord on Friday, November 20, 2020 following a lengthy battle with cancer.
Darrell was an avid gardener and trainer of his precious show dogs, with whom he won many championships, trophies and ribbons. He was also devoted to American Legion Baseball, who he supported with much of his time and effort.
He...
