Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Jeffry Kent Rhodes
Apr 17, 2025
Jeffry Kent Rhodes, 54, of Addis, Louisiana, went to his eternal resting place on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Jeff was born April 21, 1970, in Ft. Worth, Texas. He graduated from Big Spring High School in 1988. He worked for Tokai Carbon, formerly known as Sid Richardson Carbon Company. Jeff will always be remembered for his kind heart, strong work...
Janet Fontenot
Apr 16, 2025
Janet Fontenot, born in Lake Charles on January 24, 1950, daughter of the late Theo and Julia LeBleu Fontenot, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the age of seventy-five. Janet worked for Wal-Mart and was also a truck driver for many years. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and spending time with family. Janet is survived by her children, John Chesson,...
Mary "Mandy" Trahan
Apr 15, 2025
Mandy Trahan, 45, of Carlyss, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home on April 15, 2025, surrounded by family after a valiant battle with ALSP. She was born in Sulphur, Louisiana, on February 21, 1980–the oldest of three Vallette siblings. She grew up in Carlyss and was a very talented athlete who played soccer, softball, basketball and rodeoed. Mandy married her...
Brian James Allen
Apr 14, 2025
Brian James Allen, 50, of Sulphur, LA passed away on April 14, 2025, in Houston, TX surrounded by his loving family. Brian was born at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital on December 31st, 1974. He graduated from La Grange High School Class of 1994 and from McNeese University with a degree in Bookkeeping and Hospitality. Brian was a lifelong resident of...
Jeremy Hagan
Apr 14, 2025
Jeremy Allan Hagan, of Sulphur, passed away on April 14, 2025, at the age of 47. Jeremy was born on May 29, 1977, in Santa Ana, California, but lived his life in Sulphur, LA. Jeremy was a very talented artist and musician. He loved drawing and doing tattoos and playing the guitar and drums. He had a rebellious soul but...
Romona Ann Williams
Apr 14, 2025
Romona Williams, 75, of Sulphur, LA died on April 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Romona was born on December 21, 1949, in Opelousas, LA to Lawrence and Lorraine Quebedeaux. She liked spending time outdoors, planting flowers and fishing. Romona loved being around family and friends, especially working as a beautician for 38 years and 33 years owning and...
Erline Guillory
Apr 14, 2025
Erline Guillory, 85, of Sulphur, passed away on Monday April 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Erline retired from both OLQH church parish and the Calcasieu Parish School Board. She was an ACTS sister of St. Theresa Catholic Church and a member of the Catholic Daughters. Erline liked to go camping at Holly Beach, make rosaries and rosary bracelets,...
Charles McGee, Sr.
Apr 14, 2025
Charles E. McGee, Sr, 84, of Westlake, passed away on Monday April 14, 2025 in Lake Charles.
Charles was a native of Eunice and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. Following his honorable service to our country in the United Sates Marine Corps, Charles served the citizens of Lake Charles as a law enforcement officer, retiring as chief of detectives. His...
Marilyn Joy Ducote
Apr 13, 2025
The sounds of the joyful heavenly choir welcomed Marilyn Joy Ducote (93) into the presence of Jesus on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Marilyn had returned to Louisiana in recent years to be near her family who surrounded her at her time of death.
Marilyn was born in Hackberry, LA on February 13, 1932, to Roy Anthony and Etna Catherine Johnson Ducote....
Mary Deshotels
Apr 13, 2025
Mary, 83, went to be with the Lord on Sunday April 13, 2025 peacefully at her daughter's residence. She was born on March 22, 1942, in Gueydan LA to Odile Mathieu Dronett and Horace Kibodeaux. Mary was of the Catholic Faith.
She will be remembered for always being the caretaker for many people, including neighbors, friends, and family members. She...
Cecil Dan Morgan
Apr 13, 2025
“Cecil”
“The Legend”
“Cecil Morgan… . one of the most unique, unaffected and admired hunting companions in Southwest Louisiana. An exclusive portrait of an unforgettable personality by artist Elton Louviere”.
Cecil Dan Morgan, 87, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025 in a local healthcare facility.
Mr. Morgan was born on November 2nd, 1937 to Ernest Dale Morgan and Cecil Slocum Morgan....
Ronald Lee Fontenot
Apr 13, 2025
Ronald Lee Fontenot, born in Lake Charles on June 25, 1957, son of the late Joseph Alvin Fontenot and Sally LeBleu Fontenot, passed away in a local hospital on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the age of sixty-seven. A dedicated truck driver, Ronald enjoyed watching westerns, mowing grass, hunting, fishing, and giving his family a hard time! He was a...
Patricia Ann Halfin Barry
Apr 12, 2025
In Memory of Patricia Ann Halfin Barry September 14, 1935 – April 12, 2025
God saw you getting weary
And He did what he thought best
He put his arms around
And took you home to rest.
Those we love don’t go away; they walk beside us every day.
Patricia Ann Halfin Barry, 89, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Lake Charles,...
Mary Betty Richard Geheb
Apr 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Betty Geheb, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who left this world on April 12, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on February 2, 1944, in Bristol, LA, Mary dedicated her life to caring for those around her, always putting the needs of others before her...
Donald Duplechin
Apr 12, 2025
Donald Ray Duplechin, 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2025 in his home with his family at his bedside. He was born on September 23, 1948, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Dennis Duplechin and Nelma Thibodeaux Duplechin.
Donald lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a paper boy for the Lake Charles American Press. He...
Susan L. Skipper
Apr 12, 2025
Susan Marie Skipper, 71, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on April 12, 2025. Born on June 6, 1953, in Lake Charles to Leo Joseph LaMontagne and Lucy Ann Alleman LaMontagne, Susan lived a life filled with love, dedication, and service to others.
Susan earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing and devoted an impressive 45 years to the healthcare field. Her...
Michael Daniel Giles
Apr 11, 2025
Michael D. Giles, 79, of Lake Charles, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025. He was born in Lake Charles on July 21, 1945, but traveled the United States as an Air Force brat until the family returned to Lake Charles for good in 1961.
From his father, he inherited a love of duck hunting and anything water-related. He worked as...
Stephanie Gail Richardson Rigsby
Apr 11, 2025
Being of Christian faith, Stephanie, age 62, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 11, 2025 in Beaumont, TX.
She was a graduate of Sulphur High School and attended McNeese State University. Stephanie was a fun, loving spirit who loved life and was devoted to all that knew her. Spending time and making memories with her grandchildren completed...
Mildred Dorothy Armistead Schreve
Apr 11, 2025
Mildred Dorothy Armistead Schreve, 90, of Lake Charles passed away at 8:17 AM on Friday, April 11, 2025 in her residence.
Mrs. Schreve was born on April 18, 1934 in Moss Bluff where she lived most of her life before moving to Lake Charles 4 years ago. She was a strong, independent woman until the very end. Her greatest joy in...
Dolores Miller
Apr 11, 2025
Dolores Faye Miller, 77, of Sulphur, passed away on April 11, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born to Lindsay and Anna Fontenot in Anahuac, Texas on October 28, 1947, and was a 1965 graduate of Sulphur High School. Dolores enjoyed crossword puzzles, word search and picture puzzles. Family and friends meant everything to her. Dolores was a member...
