Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Gary Van Giles
Nov 29, 2024
Gary Van Giles, 77, of Sulphur, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024. Gary was a Sulphur High School graduate and was a Sulphur resident most of his life. He was a local business owner of Giles Construction for over 30 years. Gary was an avid fisherman who loved to bass fish and spend time at his camp in Toledo...
Robin Hood
Nov 29, 2024
Our beloved father and husband, Robin Richard Hood, 85, peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus on November 29, 2024. He was born on August 23, 1939, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Robin Hood Sr. of Walker, Louisiana, and Billye Singleton Welsh of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Robin was a dedicated veteran of the Naval Reserve for four years. He married...
Linda Gail Miller
Nov 29, 2024
Linda Gail Miller, 76, passed away peacefully Friday, November 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 28, 1948, to Delphine Chapman Miller and Andreas Miller.
Linda worked for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office and retired after 30 years of service. Linda loved music and traveling with the mountains being her favorite destination. Linda was looking forward to...
Lula Duhon Enders
Nov 28, 2024
Lula Mae Duhon Enders, 78, of Lake Charles, passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family on Thursday November 28, 2024 after an extended illness.
Lula was a native and long-time resident of the Lake Charles area, having moved back to Lake Charles from Texas due to her health. She was of the Catholic Faith.
Preceding her in...
Jeanette Marie Arnold
Nov 28, 2024
Jeanette H. Arnold, 80, of Westlake passed away, Thursday, November 28, 2024, at a local hospital. She was a native of Johnson Bayou and lived in the Sulphur area for over fifty years. Jeanette liked to deer hunt and was an avid cookbook collector. She loved working with her handicapped clients at her job she had for many years. Jeanette...
Lydia Cosmé Perez
Nov 27, 2024
Lydia Cosme Perez, born on October 24, 1935, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Brookdale Senior Living and Memory Care in Lake Charles, LA. Lydia entered eternal rest at the age of 89.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 4th at Johnson Funeral Home in Lake Charles (4321 Lake Street, Lake Charles 70605); visitation will be...
Lydia Cosmé Perez
Nov 27, 2024
Lydia Cosme Perez, born on October 24, 1935, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Brookdale Senior Living and Memory Care in Lake Charles, LA. Lydia entered eternal rest at the age of 89.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 4th at Johnson Funeral Home in Lake Charles (4321 Lake Street, Lake Charles 70605);...
Aubrey Dale Eldridge
Nov 27, 2024
Aubrey Dale Eldridge, 75, of Lake Charles passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, with his family by his side.
Aubrey grew up in Benton County, Mississippi; he was the 18th of 19 children born to Allie and Ernest Eldridge. Aubrey was an industrial insulator and project supervisor for over 40 years. He was a 32nd Degree Master Mason of the Scottish...
Dale Goodman
Nov 27, 2024
Dale "Dale Mann" Goodman, 78, of Lake Charles, passed away on November 27, 2024. He was a beloved figure in the Southwest Louisiana community, known for his big personality, infectious love for life, and his remarkable career in radio broadcasting. Dale spent over 50 years in the broadcasting industry, leaving a lasting legacy in SWLA.
Dale's career began in 1964...
Joe Whitfield
Nov 27, 2024
Joe Whitfield, 36, passed away on November 27, 2024 at his residence.
He was born on June 9, 1988 in Lake Charles, LA to Scott and Tricia Whitfield.
Joe worked hard to earn the rank of Eagle Scout which he was always proud of. He loved rebuilding bikes, hot wheels cars, and constructing Lego projects. Joe will be remembered as a hardworking...
Earl Allen Roddy
Nov 27, 2024
Earl Allen Roddy, 93, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on November 27, 2024. Born on July 27, 1931, in Lake Charles, he was the son of John and Marie (Firmin) Roddy.
Earl proudly served in the Air Force for 12 years, where he received several commendations, including the United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars,...
Peter L. Dartez
Nov 26, 2024
Peter "Pete" Dartez, 87, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 26, 2024 with his family at his side.
Pete was a native of Wright, Louisiana and a longtime resident of the Lake area. He was a professional heavy equipment operator through the International Brotherhood of Operating Engineers, Local 406. His talent and skill remains second to none, and...
Brady Paul Goos
Nov 25, 2024
Brady Paul Goos, 64, passed away peacefully at his home in Lake Charles, surrounded by his loving family on November 25, 2024.
Born on January 10, 1960, he lived a life marked by love, devotion, and integrity. Brady spent 30 years as an aviation technician at Northrop Grumman where he was well loved and respected by his band of brothers. He...
James Allen "Jamie" Burt, Jr.
Nov 24, 2024
James Allen ”Jamie” Burt, Jr., 42, of Lake Charles passed away at 3:11 AM on Sunday, November 24, 2024 in his sister's home.
Jamie was born on June 10, 1982 in Lake Charles and lived all of his life in the Lake Charles/Iowa area and was a graduate of Iowa High School. Jamie worked as an operator in the construction industry,...
Geraldine "Geri" Perry Caldwell
Nov 23, 2024
Geraldine “Geri” Perry Caldwell, 90, passed away in her home with her loving daughter by her side on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Geraldine was a student of Church Point Elementary and Church Point Junior High before moving to Sulphur and attending Sulphur High School. While attending Sulphur High School she participated as a Toreador in Sulphur High's marching group. She...
Leon Joseph Duhon
Nov 23, 2024
Leon Duhon, 87, of Grand Lake, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 23.
Leon was born on October 20, 1937, to Jesse Duhon and Bernice Thibodeaux Duhon Guillory. He was married to the love of his life, Shelba “Lucy,” for 64 years. Leon was a 1956 graduate of Grand Lake High School, where he played basketball and 6-man...
Dorothy Ann Hanchey Myers
Nov 22, 2024
Memorial services for Dorothy Ann Hanchey Myers, 93, of Lake Charles, will be held on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at First United Methodist Church, with Reverend Weldon Barres officiating. Visitation will begin at 1 PM, followed by the service at 2 PM. A private inurnment for the family will take place at Prien Memorial Park following the service.
Dorothy (Dot) was...
Rose Bourdier Petitjean
Nov 21, 2024
Rose Bourdier Petitjean, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2024, at the age of 82. Born on December 20, 1941, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, she was a proud 1959 graduate of Lake Charles High School, she went on to have a distinguished career, working as an executive assistant. In 1970, Rose was honored with...
Spencer David Fontenot
Nov 21, 2024
Spencer David Fontenot was welcomed into Heaven on Thursday, November 21, 2024.
He was born September 13, 1951, in Lake Charles, LA to the late Melvin J. and Frances Fontenot. He was a graduate of Marion High School, Class of 1969. Following high school he enlisted into the United States Navy, serving honorably from 1970 to 1974. Upon returning, he made...
Nancy Khoury
Nov 20, 2024
Nancy Lee Litaker Khoury born March 7, 1943 passed away on November 20, 2024. She was born in Concord, North Carolina. She moved to Louisiana to attend graduate school at LSU where she met her husband of 54 years, Edward Khoury. Nancy had a distinguished career at McNeese State University and was fortunate to establish a work family bond like...
