Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Tommy Ray Daigle
Sep 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tommy Ray Daigle, who left us on September 2, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on October 2, 1958, in Jennings, LA, Tommy spent his life in the vibrant community of Lacassine, LA, where he created a legacy of love and laughter.
Tommy was a man of many passions....
Ashlin Blouin Phillips
Sep 1, 2025
Ashlin Blouin Phillips, 41, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025 in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on January 13, 1984 in Wilmington, Delaware to Frank and Catherine Phillips.
Ashlin began her lifelong pursuit of everything musical even before entering school. That road began with the Kindermusik program at the University of Delaware and music would prove to be her...
Fred Joseph Peloquin
Aug 31, 2025
Fred Peloquin, 68 passed away August 31, 2025, with family by his side. Fred was born to Norris Sr., and Arsine Peloquin, September 23, 1956.
To know Fred, he was the most kind-hearted person you ever wanted to meet. He loved spending time outdoors, enjoying all the beauty of nature.
He is survived by his brothers, Norris Jr., Leon, Lloyd and Orlon;...
Heather Ann Authement
Aug 31, 2025
Heather Ann Authement, 49, passed away on August 31, 2025 in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on July 29, 1976 to Ronald and Pam Pretto Authement in Lake Charles.
Heather was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a larger-than-life character who enjoyed road trips, good food and good times. She had a big heart, a snappy mouth and...
Robert Jay Lewis Jr.
Aug 30, 2025
Robert Jay Lewis went into Jesus's loving arms on August 30, 2025. He was born in Ferriday Louisiana. At a young age, the family moved to Monroe where Robert attended Ouachita Parish Schools graduating from Ouachita High School in 1973.
Robert was known by many as the barbecue man. In 2000, he established BBQwest, LLC along with his wife, Diana. In...
Ada Paris
Aug 30, 2025
Ada Lea Paris, 99, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025. She was born on October 17, 1925, in Anacoco, Louisiana.
Ada was a strong and generous woman who dedicated her life to her family, her church, and her community. She was one of the first members of Gillis Pentecostal Church, which was started by her neighbor, Jimmy...
James Carroll Montgomery
Aug 30, 2025
James Carroll "Jim" Montgomery, 78, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 14, 2025, at Brookdale Senior Living in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Jim was born on June 2, 1947, in Lake Charles, LA to Alfreda Branson Montgomery and W.M. "Duck" Montgomery. Having lost his beloved wife of 45 years, Galyn Seavey Montgomery, in January 2025, it seems Jim...
Jeff George
Aug 29, 2025
Jeff George, 70 of Sulphur, La., passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Jeff was born and raised in Sulphur, La., graduating from Sulphur High School in 1973. He worked in his father’s grocery store daily after school. After graduating he attended a trade school in Texas studying mechanics. He then went to work offshore in the...
Shirley Marie Trahan McIver
Aug 29, 2025
Shirley Marie Trahan McIver, 98, of Lake Charles passed away at 2:53 PM on Friday, August 29, 2025 in a local hospice facility.
Mrs. McIver was born on January 22, 1927 in Houma, LA and resided in Lake Charles most of her life. A proud graduate of St. Charles Academy, Mrs. McIver went on to attend McNeese State University before earning...
David Wilson "Dave" Broussard
Aug 28, 2025
David Wilson “Dave” Broussard, 72, of Lake Charles passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Dave was born on January 30, 1953, in Beaumont, Texas, and spent his early years in DeQuincy before settling in Longville, where he lived for 25 years. In 2006, he made his home in Lake Charles.
A devoted and hard-working man, Dave spent over 41 years working...
Wayne Theall
Aug 28, 2025
Wayne Theall, 85, of Moss Bluff, passed away peacefully at his home on August 28, 2025. He was born on December 2, 1939, and lived a life rooted in the values of hard work, persistence, and love for the outdoors.
A true country boy at heart, Wayne loved hunting, fishing, and spending time outside. He had a passion for motorcycles...
Anthony "Tony" Joseph Palermo, Sr.
Aug 27, 2025
“He lived to give”
Anthony Joseph Palermo, Sr., 86, of Sulphur, LA, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in a local hospital surrounded by his family and dear friends.
Mr. Palermo, affectionately known as “Papa Tony,” was born in Port Arthur, TX, December 18, 1938, the fourth of six children to Joseph R. Palermo, Sr. and Rose Minaldi Palermo. Sulphur has been...
"Rod" Merl Roger Bolin
Aug 27, 2025
Merl Roger “Rod” Bolin, 88, of Welsh, Louisiana, passed away Wednesday morning, August 27, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Rod was born on August 18, 1937, in Kopperl, Texas, the son of Jake Bolin and Minnie Mae (Moss) Bolin. He attended school at Kopperl High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy until his honorable discharge.
Rod is...
Rodney Lee Doyle
Aug 24, 2025
Rodney Lee Doyle born December 1942, died August 24, 2025, in Lake Charles, LA. He was a longstanding resident of Vinton Louisiana, a loving husband and father who valued helping others, and he was a Navy veteran who proudly served during the Vietnam war aboard the USS Enterprise.
His is survived by his siblings, Mickey Doyle and Linda Jacobs; three children,...
Kristina Brame Raetzsch
Aug 24, 2025
Kristina (Kris) Brame Raetzsch, age 72, of Lake Charles, peacefully passed into the loving arms of Jesus on August 24, 2025, surrounded by her cherished family and close friends after a courageous battle with Acute Myeloma Leukemia.
Born on October 12, 1952, to Ralph and Billie Blankenship Brame in Lake Charles. She attended Boulevard Baptist Church, where she formed lasting friendships,...
Mary Odessa Peloquin
Aug 24, 2025
Mary Odessa Evans Peloquin, age 92, of Moss Bluff, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, on February 16, 1933 to the late Samuel and Grace Evans. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of her community.
After graduating from Maury High School in Norfolk, VA, she moved on to Louisiana in...
Larry Jennings Carroll
Aug 24, 2025
Larry Carroll was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a fierce protector of the family he cherished above all else. A lifelong musician, Larry’s passion for music was evident in everything he did. He skillfully played the bass guitar, acoustic guitar, trombone, and piano, and he was well known as the face of Larry’s DJ & Karaoke. Over the years,...
Cheryl Walling Fruge
Aug 24, 2025
Cheryl Lynn Walling Fruge, 56, born November 2, 1968, passed away in her home surrounded by family and friends, after her battle with cancer, on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
A graduate of Iowa High School, Cheryl became a resident of Bell City after her marriage to Andre Fruge on June 11, 1988. Cheryl was a beloved aide at Bell City High...
Pam Mancil
Aug 23, 2025
Pamela “Pam” Gail Mancil, 67, of Sulphur, passed away on August 23, 2025, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. Pam grew up in Carlyss and was a 1976 graduate of Sulphur High School. She attended McNeese before getting married. She loved living in Guam while her husband Frank was stationed there and always wanted to go...
Patricia "Pat" Jordan Cart
Aug 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia “Pat” Jordan Cart, who left this world on August 23, 2025, at the age of 82. Patricia was born on March 16, 1943, in Olean, NY. She moved to Lake Charles, LA, at the age of 18 where she built a life full of love and warmth.
Pat touched...
