Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Leola Richard Broussard
Nov 25, 2021
Leola Marie Richard Broussard, 99, of the Terrytown area of New Orleans, formerly of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on November 25 surrounded by her family.
Leola was a native of Abbeville and longtime resident of the Lake Charles Area. She was a pioneer of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and a member of the Catholic Daughters for...
Joel Charles Thibodeaux
Nov 24, 2021
Joel Charles Thibodeaux was born in Lake Charles, LA, February 23, 1983, to Charles and Pam Thibodeaux.
He was an Altar Server at OLQH church and attended OLQH Elementary. Continuing his Catholic Education, Joel attended St. Louis Catholic High School where he excelled in sports.
He made All-District and All-State in football his Junior and Senior years and All District...
Frances Mcclelland
Nov 24, 2021
Frances Louise Whiddon McClelland, 85, passed away on November 24, 2021 in a local hospital. Frances graduated from Egan High School, class of 1955. She retired from Calcasieu Marine National Bank after faithfully serving the Vinton Community for over 25 years. She loved the town and especially the people. She enjoyed many trips to watch her Dallas Cowboys with great...
Kim Austin
Nov 24, 2021
Kim Austin, 62, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 in a local hospital.
Kim was born on July 13, 1959 in Crowley, LA to John Beard and Cinella Harris.
She loved her family and enjoyed cooking, listening to classic rock music, and working in her yard. She worked at Waffle House as a waitress for many years. She was...
Mary Alice Leblanc Smith
Nov 24, 2021
Mary Alice LeBlanc Smith, 76, of Lake Charles passed away at 9:30 PM on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Smith was born in Jennings and was raised in Lake Charles where she was a graduate of LaGrange High School. In past years she was the office manager of Browne-Stewart Company. She then began her career as...
Sandra "Sondra" Marie Chaisson
Nov 24, 2021
Sandra “Sondra” Marie Chaisson was born March 4, 1947 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Millard John Chaisson Sr. and Gertrude Chesson Blanchard.
She graduated in Acadia Parish and then went on to study and receive her Batchelor of Science in Nursing.
Nursing was more than a career, it was her passion, dedicating her life to the care of others. She...
Michael Shawn Haig
Nov 23, 2021
Michael Shawn Haig, born in Peoria, Illinois on November 28, 1976, son of Michael Edward Haig and Debra Lynn Lowden, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at the age of 44. Shawn is survived by his wife, Monica “Sheorie” Haig; father, Michael Edward Haig; mother, Debra LaRocca and husband, Paul; children, Shawn “Austin” Haig; Camron “Gage” Haig; Samara Haig; sister,...
William Glyn Burtt, Jr.
Nov 22, 2021
William Glyn Burtt, Jr., 52, passed away in his Orange, Texas home on Monday, November 22, 2021. He was born on September 6, 1969 to William Glyn Burtt, Sr., and Laura Hebert Burtt in Opelousas, Louisiana.
He grew up in Lake Charles where he attended LaGrange High School. He was Chief Engineer at Odyssea Marine. He enjoyed spending time with...
Richard A. Foreman Jr.
Nov 22, 2021
Richard Alvin Foreman Jr. was born August 9, 1952 in Lake Charles, LA to Richard Alvin Sr. and Hermye Lee Foreman.
In grade school, his father accepted a position relocating them to Ulysses, KS. His high school years was a time of great conflict, the second Indochina War had been raging since 1954. When the United States entered the Vietnam...
Darrell Lynn Burcham
Nov 21, 2021
Darrell Burcham, 72, of Sulphur, LA passed away on November 21, 2021, in his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Darrell was born on July 26, 1949, in Franklin, LA to Leonard and Anna Burcham. He enjoyed karate, golfing, and weightlifting. He was a past member of the Cowboy Club and loved watching the McNeese Cowboys on Saturday night....
Gary Allen Martin
Nov 20, 2021
Gary Allen Martin,46, passed away on November 20, 2021, in a local hospital. Gary enjoyed tennis, baseball, especially the Chicago Cubs, fantasy football, video games, Texas hold ‘em, soccer and spending time with Anderson, his son.
Gary is survived by his mother, Letha Darlene Owens Martin; his father, Roland Dudley Martin, Jr.; his sister, Carie Denean Martin; his son,...
Clemile "Peanut" Richard, Jr.
Nov 20, 2021
Clemile Joseph “Peanut” Richard, Jr., 73, of Lake Charles, LA died at 3:15 AM on Saturday, November 20, 2021 in a local care facility.
Mr. Richard was born July 11, 1948 in Jennings LA and attended Marion High School, where he played basketball, ran track and was on the diving team. He served his country in the U.S. Army, where...
Jimmy Dale Leblanc
Nov 19, 2021
Jimmy Dale LeBlanc, 75, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, November 19, 2021 in a hospital in Davenport, Florida following a brief illness.
Mr. LeBlanc was born in Jennings, LA and lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School and worked his younger years as a Machinist in his father-in-law’s machine shop. ...
Cammie Moreno Shaddock
Nov 18, 2021
Cammie Moreno Shaddock
September 16, 1958 - November 18, 2021
Cammie Moreno Shaddock, 63, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a courageous five-year battle with brain cancer.
Cammie was born on September 16, 1958, in Lake Charles, LA, the daughter of Dora “Patsy” Manino and Willie M. Moreno. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral...
Willard James Castille
Nov 18, 2021
Willard James Castille
June 25, 1949 – November 18, 2021
Willard James Castille, age 72, passed away peacefully in the early morning on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Willard spent his entire life on his family’s land in Carlyss, LA. Willard married the love of his life, Jackie Castille, and they spent 41 wonderful years living, working, and raising a family...
Wiley E. Williams
Nov 17, 2021
Space operations pioneer Wiley E. Williams, 92 died peacefully in his sleep in Lake Charles, LA November 17. Wiley was born April 10, 1929 in Winter Haven, FL, the son of Bertha Day Williams and Wiley J Williams.
Wiley received many medals, awards and other honors during his work career but one he always remembered was from a designer of...
Rev. Richard Edwards
Nov 17, 2021
Rev. Richard “Rick” Edwards passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. He was Pastor of Magnolia Baptist Church, Vinton, LA. for the past 5 years. Rev. Edwards was originally from Carthage, MS and resided with his wife Mary in Moss Bluff for the past 30 years.
In passing he leaves his wife Mary; daughter, Tiffany of Jacksonville, OR; son...
Dwight "Big Dwight" Curtis Ledoux
Nov 16, 2021
Ragley - Dwight “Big Dwight” Curtis LeDoux, born in Colorado Springs, CO on June 1, 1944, and raised in Sweetlake, son of the late Clyde Curtis LeDoux and Edmae Guillory, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at the age of 77. Dwight was a graduate of Bell City High, He served in U. S. Army. He was a member of...
Jayden Paul Ramirez
Nov 16, 2021
Jayden Paul Ramirez, born on September 24, 2003, son of Lacie Soileau and the late Jayson Scott Ramirez. Jayden passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at the age of 18. Jayden was a 2021 graduate of Barbe High School and was employed by Popeye’s. Jayden’s hobbies included fishing, hunting, riding his 4-wheeler, hanging out with friends, and driving his truck...
