Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
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...
Jeffery Wayne Leger
Nov 18, 2020
Jeffery Wayne Leger, 23, of Lake Charles went to meet his Lord and Savior on November 18, 2020. A Celebration of his life will be held at the Roc Church in Sulphur, LA on November 25, 2020 at 12:00 PM. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM.
Jeffery was born on August 25, 1997 in Sulphur, LA. He graduated from Parkview...
Melinda Diane Graves
Nov 18, 2020
Melinda Diane Graves, 70, of Lake Charles passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 in a Pineville, LA nursing facility.
A graveside service will take place in Consolata Cemetery on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 3:00 PM under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Joann Joubert
Nov 18, 2020
JoAnn LeBleu Joubert, a native of Moss Bluff, LA, and a resident of Eagle Nest, NM, passed away on November 18 at her beloved mountain home after a six-year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by friends and family.
An avid skier, she liked to hike, garden, and be outdoors. She fiercely loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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Arlos Gene Bennett, Sr.
Nov 17, 2020
Memorial service for Arlos Gene Bennett Sr. will be held November 30, 2020 at 1 pm at Burr Ferry Pentecostal Church. Brother Roger Herrington and Brother Ricky Wead will be officiating.
Arlos Bennett Sr. was born January 28, 1956 in Beaumont, TX, and passed from this life on November 17, 2020 in Lake Charles, LA.
He is preceded in death...
Darrel "Bee" Ancelet
Nov 17, 2020
Darrel R. “Bee” Ancelet, 81, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 in a local hospital surrounded by his loved ones.
Bee was born to Elnora O’Quain Ancelet and Theo Ancelet, Sr. on December 20, 1938. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a carpenter for Cit-Con Refinery for over 18 years and later retired from...
Regina Ann Guillory
Nov 16, 2020
Regina Ann Ogea Guillory, 61, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 5:58 AM on Monday, November 16, 2020 in her residence.
Mrs. Guillory was born November 30, 1958 in Eunice, LA and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She attended Barbe High School and received her LPN degree from Sowela Technical School. She had a love for...
Richard Holl
Nov 16, 2020
On Monday, November 16, 2020, Richard B. Holl, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at the age of 66. Rick was born on November 23, 1953 in China Lake, California to Joe and Irene Holl.
On April 28, 1973 he married Nancy and they had one daughter, Sunnie. During his 40 year career he worked with Military Aircraft, notably...
Norman Zwak
Nov 16, 2020
Norman Jack Zwak, 86, passed away November 16, 2020 in a local hospital. A Oregon native, he has lived in Louisiana for over 20 years, many of those years in Vinton. He trained race horses and worked cattle. Friends describe Norman as "an old school gentleman, honest and dependable."
He is survived by four daughters, Barbara Anderson and husband,...
Norman Zwak
Nov 16, 2020
Norman Jack Zwak, 86, passed away November 16, 2020 in a local hospital. A Oregon native, he has lived in Louisiana for over 20 years, many of those years in Vinton. He trained race horses and worked cattle. Friends describe Norman as "an old school gentleman, honest and dependable."
He is survived by four daughters, Barbara Anderson and husband,...
Gertrude Corbello
Nov 16, 2020
Gertrude T. Corbello, 91 of Lake Charles, LA was welcomed into Heaven Monday, November 16, 2020 by her husband Paul E. Corbello and her parents Leo and Julia Ewing.
Gertrude was born on June 28, 1929 in Lake Charles, LA and attended St. Charles Catholic Academy. She was a proud mother to her two daughters; she worked at Volpes, Mullers...
Burchman Shuff
Nov 15, 2020
Burchman Shuff, 77, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Sunday, November 15, 2020 in a local care facility.
Mr. Shuff was born February 9, 1943 and raised in Soileau, LA. He was a graduate of Oberlin High School and served his country in the U.S. Army, where he was a paratrooper. Mr. Shuff worked as a mechanic at Radford Buick,...
Floyd M. "Buddy" Ellis
Nov 14, 2020
Floyd M. “Buddy” Ellis, 92, passed away at his home in Westlake, Louisiana on November 14, 2020, surrounded by his family.
Floyd was born in Rankin, Texas on December 5, 1927 to Marion and Floyd M. Ellis. He grew up in Wink, Texas and played football for the Wink Wildcats. After graduation he joined the U. S. Army and...
David Franklin Tilbury
Nov 13, 2020
David Franklin Tilbury, 87, of Lake Charles passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 in a Mandeville, LA care facility.
Mr. Tilbury was born on October 27, 1933 in Trinidad, British West Indies. He moved to Lake Charles at a young age and resided here for all his life. Mr. Tilbury graduated from LaGrange High School in 1954 and furthered...
Joseph "Joe" Soirez
Nov 13, 2020
Joseph R “Joe” Soirez, 87, of Hackberry, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 in his residence. He was a native of Abbeville, LA. Joe was a retired electrician. After retiring, he became a commercial fisherman.
Joe is survived by his wife, Sadie Benoit Soirez; three daughters, Lois Soirez, Kattie Toups and husband, Terry of Hackberry and Donna “Sissy”...
Howard James Krock
Nov 12, 2020
Howard James Krock, 62, of Iowa, LA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 12, 2020 in a hospital in Lafayette, LA.
Howard was born May 4, 1958 in Okinawa, Japan. He grew up in Cary, IL where he was a 1978 graduate of Cary Grove High School. Howard moved from the Midwest, living in Pennsylvania for a several years before...
