Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Joann Thibodeaux Stitely
Aug 26, 2021
JoAnn Thibodeaux Stitely, 80, of Sulphur, LA passed away early 26 August 2021. She was born in Church Point, LA then moved to Sulphur, LA with her family where she graduated from Sulphur High School in 1959. Later in that same year, she married Wilton F. Stitely, Jr and moved to Maryland to start a family. She worked as a...
Frederick Corde Meiburg
Aug 26, 2021
After decades of bringing laughter and light to the world, Frederick Corde Meiburg, 68, died peacefully in a Lake Charles, LA hospital on August 26, 2021. Fred was born on July 19, 1953, in Charleston, South Carolina to Hampton Corde and Fredericka Visel Meiburg.
As the owner of the Christian retail business, Shining the Light, Fred shared his faith with...
Gabriel James Pender
Aug 26, 2021
Gabriel James Pender was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, August 26. Heaven's gain was our immeasurable loss. His family was blessed with the unforgettable opportunity to hold, kiss, and rock him, and tell him how loved he is and always will be.
He is greeted in Heaven by his maternal great grandparents and two great uncles, his...
Deidre Kay Rogers Wall
Aug 26, 2021
Deidre Kay Rogers Wall was born in Lake Charles, LA on September 1, 1960 daughter of Jack and Brenda Rogers. She was a lifelong resident of Southwest Louisiana, she graduated from LaGrange High School Class of 1978.
She was a proud mother to her daughter Nicole, and on November 15, 1986 she married the love of her life Bobby Wall....
Barbara Ann Trahan
Aug 26, 2021
Barbara Ann Trahan, born in Creole on November 12, 1937, passed away August 26, 2021, at the age of 83. Barbara loved cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eli and Alida (LaBove) Benoit; 1st husband, Jimmy Trahan; her siblings, Winston Benoit,...
Waylon Cormier
Aug 24, 2021
Waylon Cormier, 47, of Sulphur, LA passed away on August 24, 2021, in a local hospital following a brief illness.
Waylon was born on October 2, 1973, in Sulphur, LA to Boyce and Lucille Cormier. He was a Sulphur High School graduating class of 1992. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and never met a stranger. Waylon...
Michele Lynn Wilkerson
Aug 24, 2021
Michele Lynn Wilkerson was born October 13, 1973 in Ohio. “Flutter by Butterfly” could describe Michele perfectly, she had a vibrant and dazzling personality, full of richness from the love she had for her children.
Nothing brought her more joy than to spend time with her children, like a butterfly carefully tends to the flowers, she ensured her children’s lives...
Larry Wayne Daigle
Aug 24, 2021
Larry Wayne Daigle, 65, of Beaumont, TX died on Thursday, August 26, 2021.
Larry was born on February 19, 1956, to Mildred and Edward Daigle on Jennings, LA. He enjoyed fishing, barbecuing for family, and playing his guitar and accordion. Larry was a supervisor in the construction industry for many years.
Those left to cherish his memories are his...
Robert "Randy" Kilgore Ii
Aug 24, 2021
Robert Randall “Randy” Kilgore, II, 39 passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021. He was born on October 10, 1981, to Robert Kilgore and Diana Russell in Lake Charles, LA.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He grew up in Lake Charles, and graduated from LaGrange High School. He worked in the oilfield and as an electrician’s helper. He...
Robert F. Mixon
Aug 24, 2021
Robert Fitzpatrick Mixon, born on October 9, 1958, passed away in a local hospital on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at the age of 62. Robert worked as an oiler for many different industries. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and watching Westerns, especially anything with John Wayne. Robert coached baseball for the Iowa Dixie Youth. He is preceded in death by...
Sherman And Becky Bernard
Aug 24, 2021
Sherman R. Bernard and Rebecca “Becky” Bernard, both passed away within hours of each other on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 in a local hospital.
Sherman was born May 7, 1954 in Lafayette, LA and lived most of his life in Lake Charles, LA. He worked for numerous years as a security guard at Billy Navarre and was always a dedicated...
Rita Katherine Ann Reado
Aug 23, 2021
Rita Katherine Ann Reado was Cuddled into Heaven on August 23, 2021. Rita was born February 8, 2021 in Lake Charles, LA to Crystal Ehrlich and Eddie Reado.
We had so little time to share, too soon, I had to leave. I know how much you love me, I know how much you grieve. I know how sharp your pain...
Ruth Sandifer
Aug 23, 2021
Ruth Lane Sandifer passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 in a local care facility. Mrs. Sandifer was born on November 18, 1947 in Lake Charles, LA to Reynold Joseph and Gussie Marie Dugas Beauxis. She was an excellent cook, never met a stranger and had a compassionate heart. Ruth put others ahead of herself, loved the outcast and poor...
Donna Armstrong Lormand
Aug 23, 2021
Donna Armstrong Lormand, 69, gained her heavenly reward on August 23rd,in Okeechobee, Florida. She was born in Tullahoma, Tennessee on October 20, 1951 to Mary Katherine Armstrong, and Hershel Armstrong. She was preceded in death by the love of her life of 43 years, Felix Able Lormand. Left to cherish her memories are three daughters Paula Robin Darbonne (Dale), Dr....
Michael & Whitney Chapman
Aug 22, 2021
Michael Lee Chapman, 35, of Bell City passed away at 11:43 PM on Sunday, August 22, 2021 in a local hospital.
Whitney Lee Tekin Chapman, 33, also of Bell City passed away at 5:25 AM on Saturday, September 4, 2021 in a local hospital.
Michael and Whitney “Queen Tekin” met in 2009 after midnight dancing to “The Chair.” After 6...
Nathan Ray Mcgee
Aug 22, 2021
Born August 21, 1943 to Axion and Hazel McGee of Lake Charles, La. where he lived until he was 4 years old.
At that age his life really began, in Mamou, La. For the next 8 years he was a Mamou Green Demon, where he walked to school 5 miles up hill in the snow (both ways). In the...
Earl Edwin White
Aug 21, 2021
Earl Edwin White was the oldest of twelve children born to Charles and Lola White. He was born in Palisades, MN on October 16, 1935.
He attended Washington High School, graduating Class of 1956. On July 8, 1956 he joined the United States Navy, serving honorably until his discharge in June 1960.
He was knowledgeable in many trades, he served...
Judy Cummings Denton
Aug 21, 2021
Judith “Judy” Cummings Denton, 68, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Denton was born of Wood River, IL. She was educated and lived her younger life in Staunton, IL. In 1980 she met and later married her soulmate and they made Lake Charles their new home. ...
Roy Lee Ogea
Aug 21, 2021
Roy Lee Ogea, born September 20, 1951, passed away in Pearland, Texas on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at the age of 69. Roy retired from the Department of Transportation & Development. He enjoyed music, playing the guitar and being with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents. Roy is survived by his wife, Judith “Judy”...
Richard Marc Boullt
Aug 20, 2021
Richard Marc Boullt, 62, of Westlake, LA, passed away in his residence.
Mr. Boullt was born May 26, 1959 in Hamilton, OH. He retired from the U.S. Navy as Chief Petty Officer and spent his entire career onboard submarines. Upon his retirement from the Military, he moved to the Lake Charles area and worked for Mallard Cove Golf Course, where...
