Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
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...
Carrie May Morgan Reed
Aug 20, 2021
Iowa – Carrie May Morgan Reed, born in Illinois on January 25, 1965, passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer on Friday, August 20, 2021, at the age of 56. Carrie did not want her family and friends to mourn her passing, but to celebrate her life. Carrie enjoyed gardening and making floral arrangements. She is preceded in death...
Brooks "Bubba" Arrant
Aug 20, 2021
Brooks “Bubba” Arrant was one of three children born to James Brooks and Billie Jean Arrant. He was born on May 14, 1961, in DeQuincy, LA.
He was born and raised in Southwest Louisiana, he graduated from Lake Charles High, Class of 1979.Shortly after high school, Bubba began his lifelong career as a truck driver. This career allowed him...
Marlin James Bunch
Aug 20, 2021
Marlin James Bunch, son of Kyle and Judy Bunch, and husband of Beth Bunch, daughter of Pete and Dee Fields, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 20, 2021.
Marlin was born on January 27, 1968 in Sulphur, Louisiana. He grew up attending Houston River Baptist Church. Several years ago, he recommitted his life to the...
Sadie Bond
Aug 20, 2021
Sadie Izora Miller Bond, 95, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Bond was born February 28, 1926 in Lake Charles, LA, where she was a life-long resident and graduate of Marion High School. She was a longtime member of St. Theodore Catholic Church and a member of the PPG Family...
Eldon Douglas Hicks
Aug 20, 2021
Eldon Douglas Hicks, 99, of Sulphur, LA died peacefully August 20, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family.
Born July 2,1922 in Weir, Texas to Eldon Ottis Hicks and Lucy Ethel Trammell Hicks. He was the oldest of his siblings. He served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946. A welder by trade, he traveled...
Pam Menke
Aug 19, 2021
Pamela Bond Menke, 68, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on August 19, 2021, just hours before her mother.
Pam was born July 25, 1953 in Lake Charles, LA, where she was a lifelong resident and a graduate of Marion High School. She worked as an operator for Olin / Arco Chemical / Lyondell, retiring after twenty-seven years of service. ...
Tommy Lynn Sherer
Aug 19, 2021
Tommy Lynn Sherer, 67, of Crowley passed away at 1:26 PM on Thursday, August 19, 2021 in a Lafayette hospital.
Tommy was born on November 23, 1953 in Cheyenne, WY and was raised in Lake Charles. He was a 1972 graduate of Lake Charles High School where he played on the football team. Following graduation, he worked in the oil...
Chris "Chubby" C. Anderson
Aug 19, 2021
Chris "Chubby" C. Anderson, born in Lake Charles on March 16, 1960, son of the late Milton Anderson, Sr. and Elma Lois Jack Anderson, passed away August 19, 2021, at the age of 61. Chris "Chubby", a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend. He loved cooking and entertaining for his family. He is preceded in death by his parents;...
Maryann Chopp
Aug 19, 2021
Maryann Cooper Caldwell Chopp, 75, of Lake Charles died peacefully Thursday, August 19, 2021 in a local hospital to cardiac complications while courageously battling Stage 4 Colon Cancer.
Mrs. Maryann Cooper Caldwell Chopp was born January 13, 1946 in Kansas City, MO and has lived most of her life in Boaz, AL. She retired in Child Nutrition with the Boaz...
Maudrey Ann Gaspard
Aug 19, 2021
Maudrey Gaspard was reunited with her parents in heaven on Wednesday, August 19, 2021, due to complications from COVID-19. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and was widely known for her infectious smile, extraordinary kindness and intense love for family. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her grandchildren. It was a memorable occasion when they were...
