Local Obituaries

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. ...

Nov 27, 2021

Lillie Mae Martin Meche, 88, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021 in a local hospital.

Mrs. Meche was born and raised in Mire, LA.  She moved to Westlake with her husband where they lived until they built their home in the country in Lake Charles that later became central city.  Mrs. Meche was blessed to have still...

Nov 26, 2021

Justin Brian Carter, 38, of Lake Charles passed away at 8:25 AM on Friday, November 26, 2021 in a local hospital following an accident.

Justin was born on June 13, 1983 in Sidney, OH where he was raised.  He was a 2001 graduate of Anna High School in Ohio.  He moved to Lake Charles to further his education at McNeese...

Nov 26, 2021

Jacob Scott “Jake” Brady, 28 passed away in Denver, Colorado on Friday, November 26, 2021.  He was born on October 13, 1993, to Harold Gregory Brady and Angela Kay Menard Gaskin in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Jake grew up in Westlake, LA where he played all sports, with football being his all time favorite. He loved to hunt, fish, spend time...

Nov 25, 2021

Dominick Bertrand, Jr., of Sulphur, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday November 25, 2021, surrounded by his family.

Dominick was a native of Iowa and longtime resident of the Lake Charles Area. Following high school, Dominick honorably and faithfully served our country in the United States Navy from 1967-1970. He served three tours of duty in the Vietnam...