Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Charlotte Lee
Dec 11, 2024
Charlotte Yandle Lee, 77, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024. She was born on January 4, 1947, in Lafayette, Louisiana, to Lacy Elwood Yandle and Gussy Mae Campbell Yandle.
She built a life filled with love, faith, and community. In her early years Charlotte worked as a bank teller, and it was there she met Frederick...
Avita Richard
Dec 11, 2024
Avita A. Richard, 91, of Sulphur, LA passed away on December 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Avita was born on July 11, 1933, in Kaplan, LA to Edian and Odeya.
Avita loved caring for her family, sewing, cooking, and playing card games with her grandchildren. The highlight of her life was being a homemaker, taking care of her family...
Mary Frances Ford Conner
Dec 10, 2024
Mary Frances Ford Conner, 80, of Iowa passed away at 6:52 PM on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at a local hospital.
Ms. Conner was born on September 17, 1944 in Winnsboro, LA and moved to Lake Charles/Moss Bluff area shortly thereafter, before moving to Iowa for the remainder of her life. A graduate of Marion High School, Ms. Conner spent many...
Melonie Shawn Jinks Parks
Dec 10, 2024
On December 10, 2024, Melonie “Shawn” Parks (Jinks) of Lake Charles, Louisiana passed away surrounded by her loving family.
Shawn was born on September 15, 1957, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, the daughter of Norman and Karen Jinks (Speer).
She was one of Barbe High School’s first graduating classes in 1975. She served on the committee to decide the school’s colors, emblem, and...
Ruby Burnett (Benoit) Peshoff
Dec 10, 2024
Ruby Burnett (Benoit) Peshoff, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024, at the age of 100. Born in Gueydan, Louisiana, on April 4, 1924, to Theobert Benoit and Cora Mae Moore Benoit, Ruby was a woman whose heart was as big as her beautiful spirit.
Ruby was known for her warmth, kindness, and...
Gerald Anthony Guillory
Dec 10, 2024
"Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise". Luke 23:43
There are those men whom display strength at every turn, yet exhibit gentleness and kindness on every corner; those whom live in their faith aware that gratitude is a natural part of their daily lives; those whom love with a full heart sharing pieces of their hearts...
Katherine Daigle Roshto
Dec 9, 2024
Katherine Daigle Roshto, age 85, entered into eternal rest on December 9th 2024, peacefully,surrounded by her family at a local care facility.
Katherine Marie Roshto was born August 7, 1939 in Lacassine, LA to John and Rena Belle Corbello Daigle, the oldest of nine children. She was raised and enjoyed her young life growing up on a rice farm. She was...
Kathleen Keating
Dec 9, 2024
Kathleen Mary Keating, 100, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024. Born on April 22, 1924, Kathleen lived a century filled with love, adventure, and devotion to her family and faith.
Kathleen had a deep love for her family, especially her cherished dogs, who were constant companions throughout her life. Her passion for travel took her to many places, where...
Robert Allen Reierson
Dec 9, 2024
Robert Allen Reierson, 81, passed away at his residence on December 9, 2024.
He was born on September 9, 1943 in San Diego, California to Reier and Dovie Reierson. He enjoyed a successful career as a manager in the construction industry before retiring to spend time with his family. He loved visiting with his grandsons, watching the Buffalo Bills, and anything...
Warren Emile Landry Jr.
Dec 9, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Warren Emile Landry, age 85, of Moss Bluff, Louisiana.
Warren was born on January 1, 1939, to Doris and Warren Emile Landry, Sr, taking great pride in being the first baby born that day in the company town of Port Sulphur, Louisiana. Warren moved to Gretna, Louisiana at the age...
Rev. Dr. Roberta "Bobbie" Yellott
Dec 9, 2024
Rev. Dr. Bobbie Yellott, 72, transcended to her heavenly home on December 7, 2024 with her family by her side after a brief illness at home.
Bobbie was born in Wareham, Massachusetts on March 11, 1952. She graduated Valedictorian of the LaGrange Senior High School class of 1970 and Summa Cum Laude from McNeese State University in 1974 with a B.S....
Randolph Howerton
Dec 8, 2024
The Family of Randolph Charles Howerton, affectionately known as Randy, announce his passing on December 8, 2024 after a brief illness. He was 70 years old.
A resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana most of his life, Randy was the only and beloved son of Virgil and Ethel (Veillon) Howerton, formerly of Ville Platte, Louisiana. Lake Charles was the family's...
James "Jimmy" Pitre, B.S., M.ED.
Dec 8, 2024
James "Jimmy" Pitre, B.S, M.ED., 75, of Lake Charles passed away at 8:00 PM on Sunday, December 8, 2024 in his residence. He was a beloved educator, coach, and community leader
Mr. Pitre was born on June 20, 1949 in Eunice where he grew up and developed a love for sports that would shape his lifelong legacy. A standout athlete, Mr....
Carole Coward
Dec 8, 2024
Carole Anne Coward, of Lake Charles, passed away on December 8, 2024 in her home. She was born on September 5, 1939, to William McConnell Robertson and Anne Mae Strachota Robertson in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Carole was known for her warm and...
Danny Lynn Elkins
Dec 8, 2024
Danny Lynn Elkins, age 79, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024. He was born on Febuary16, 1945, in Elizabeth, Louisiana, to Thomas Homer Elkins and Mary Hazel Gueringer Elkins.
Danny was an avid outdoorsman who loved spending time hunting and fishing. He was a true craftsman who could build and create anything. He could often be...
Gaven Blane Demeritt
Dec 7, 2024
Gaven is forever 22 years old. Son of Rebecca Broussard and Blane Demeritt of Sulphur, LA. Class of 2021.
Jesus loving, hardworking, blue collar, outdoorsman. He has had a passion for guns, belt buckles & cowboy hats since a young age. He dreamed of going into the Armed Forces. As the respectful young man he grew into, Gaven was loved by...
Melba Honeycutt Stine
Dec 7, 2024
Melba Honeycutt Stine, 88, of Lake Charles passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 in her residence.
She was born on February 13, 1936, in Choudrant, LA, and lived in Lake Charles for the entirety of her life. Mrs. Stine devoted over 35 years of her career to Home Furniture, where she made lasting contributions to her workplace.
Her deep faith and...
Hazel Breaux
Dec 7, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Hazel Breaux, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, who left us peacefully on December 7, 2024, at the age of 92. Born on January 10, 1932, in Pine Island, Louisiana, Hazel spent her life devoted to her faith and her family, leaving a legacy of love and compassion.
Hazel was...
Ricky Lynn Tommasi, Sr.
Dec 6, 2024
Ricky Lynn Tommasi Sr., 66, of Lake Charles, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024, at his residence. Born on November 25, 1958, in Lake Charles, LA, Ricky lived a life rich with love, hard work, and dedication to his family and community. Ricky was the proud owner/operator of Tommasi Brothers, Inc. since 1976, where he made his mark in the...
Col. Hector Rafael Ponton Ret.
Dec 6, 2024
Colonel Héctor R. Pontón was born in Corozal, Puerto Rico on 25 July 1936. After graduating as a Distinguished Military Graduate from the University of Puerto Rico’s Business Administration and ROTC cadet programs, Col. Pontón was commissioned as an infantry Officer in the Regular Army in 1958. After completing the Airborne and Infantry Basic Officer Course at Fort Benning, Col....
