Local Obituaries

Dec 4, 2021

Jonathan Dwayne Chretien, 40, of Lake Charles LA, passed away in his home on Saturday December 4, 2021. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School and attended Galveston College. He moved on to work for the Port of Lake Charles as a Longshoreman for 20yrs in addition to working at Chennault International Airport.

Jonathan was an All-State Football and...

Dec 3, 2021

Jacob Luke Marcantel passed from this life to his Heavenly home on December 3, 2021, in Lake Charles, LA. He was born in Lake Charles on December 26, 1985, the fifth child of Adolph and Doris Marcantel. Luke was raised in Iowa, LA, and graduated from Iowa High School class of 2004. He graduated from McNeese State University with a...

Dec 3, 2021

Mary Quibodeaux, 60, of Sulphur, LA passed away in her home on Friday, December 3, 2021.

Mary was a kind and loving person. She loved her family above all else. Mary took pride in all of her children and grandchildren. Mary loved to have a good time and enjoy life. Mary was a joy to be around. Mary made time...

Dec 3, 2021

Cynthia Janay Weaver Ramie, 65, of Moss Bluff, LA, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 3, 2021 at her daughter’s residence.

Born July 28, 1956 in Mobile, AL, Ms. Ramie traveled with her father’s military career, until settling in Lake Charles, where she graduated from Barbe High School.  She then earned her associate degree in Drafting from Sowela Technical Institute,...

Dec 3, 2021

Surrounded by her loving family, Mary Jane Bushnell passed peacefully from this world into the arms of her Lord and Savior, on December 3rd, 2021, just one month shy of her 89th birthday.

“Mary Jane” as she was affectionately known by her family and friends, was born in Crowley, LA. on December 29th, 1932. She graduated valedictorian of her class...

Dec 2, 2021

Lacey Fruge Corbello, of Iowa, LA, passed away December 2, 2021 at the age of 83.

She is survived by three daughters; one step-daughter; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther R. Corbello; parents, Vena and Tannas Fruge; eight brothers; and eight sisters.

Mrs. Corbello loved spending time with her family and friends. ...

Dec 2, 2021

Jesse Baker, 74, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 4:07 AM on Thursday, December 2, 2021, in a local hospital.

Mr. Baker was born February 16, 1947, in Rayville, LA, where he attended Rayville Elementary and then moved to Lake Charles and graduated from Washington High School.  He dedicated his life to law enforcement, working for over forty years for...

Dec 2, 2021

Dec 1, 2021

Fred Edgerton Alexander, 87, of Sulphur, LA passed away on December 1, 2021.

Fred was born on November 25, 1934, to George and Willie Mae Alexander in Sondheimer, LA. Fred graduated from Holly Ridge High School in Rayville, LA class of 1954 and was a lifelong mechanic and always building and fixing things. He went from working in the pipeline...

Dec 1, 2021

On a beautiful, sunny morning, Wednesday December 1, 2021, Joyce Elizabeth DeRouen Landry, our precious, loving mother left this life to be united with Jesus Christ her Lord and Savior, at the age of 91.

Joyce was born in New Iberia, Louisiana (Coteau), on September 26, 1930, to Sylvia (Comeaux) and Gilbert DeRouen. She is preceded in death by her...

Dec 1, 2021

“Colonel” Michael Alex Ackel

“Colonel” Michael Alex Ackel, 72, of Monroe, LA passed away December 1, 2021, at his home in Lake Charles, LA surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held Sunday, December 5, 2021, at Johnson & Robison funeral home in Sulphur, La from 5-8 pm with Rosary at 6. Mass will be held Monday December 6...

Nov 30, 2021

Patrick James Unkel, age 89, died November 30, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital where he spent a large part of his adult life in the service of others.

He was the son of Henry Joseph and Eulalie Tessier Unkel.  He was born and raised with strong Christian values on a working farm outside of Kinder, Louisiana,...

Nov 30, 2021

Walter David “Bubba” Jones, born in Winnsboro on December 31, 1957, son of David and Joyce Rowena (Parker) Jones, departed this life for his Heavenly home on November 30, 2021, at the age of 63. Bubba, a graduate of Fort Necessity High School, was employed as a supervisor for Turner Industries for over 33 years. He was a longtime member...

Nov 30, 2021

Robert Edward McKnight, 86, of Lafayette, LA passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021 in Saly Portudal, Senegal.

Mr. McKnight was born in Alexandria, LA.  He was a graduate of Lafayette High School where he was a talented athlete, having won many awards, including Best All Around Athlete, Most Valuable Player, District Best Passing Award and a Track Scholarship to Texas...

Nov 30, 2021

Loretta June Guillory was born May 31, 1955 in San Antonio, Texas to Edgar Doyle and Bertie Lois Zimmerman.

Upon her father’s retirement from the military, Lake Charles became her home. In her younger years she enjoyed swimming at local watering holes and spending time with friends.  As a young adult, she married and had her first daughter, Lona. She...

Nov 30, 2021

Iowa ~ Mr. John “Johnny” Russell Denison, 86, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021 peacefully at his home surrounded by family. Johnny was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He lived all of his life on his multi-generation family farm in Iowa, Louisiana where he served God and humankind. He was a life-long member and leader of the Iowa...

Nov 28, 2021

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Nov 28, 2021

James Harvey “Pampa” Slaydon, Jr. 86 passed away at home on Sunday, November 28, 2021.  He was born on January 31, 1935, to James Harvey Slaydon, Sr. and Marie Campbell Slaydon in Reeves, LA.

Jimmy grew up in Westlake, LA.  After graduating in 1955 from Westlake High School, he and his new bride, Blanche moved to Florida where he worked...

Nov 28, 2021

Michael (Big Mike) Wrobleski, 66, passed away on November 28, 2021. He is survived by his sisters, Ruth Hosilyk and Barbara (Dennis) Bressler; his former wife, Sandra (Wagner) Wrobleski; four children, Michael (Max) Riggans, Amanda (Riggans) Sweeney, Christine Riggans, and Shawna Wrobleski; two stepchildren, Michael Pack and Jason Pack (Dayna); two grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; two nieces, two nephews; three grandnieces...

Nov 28, 2021

Willie Joseph Ortego, 96, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 in the comfort of his home.

Mr. Ortego was a native of Whiteville, LA.  He served the United States Army during World War II as a Squad Leader in Rhineland, Central Europe and Normandy and was wounded on Omaha beach during the landing for the D-Day Invasion. ...