Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Jerry Wayne Thames
Oct 13, 2024
Jerry Wayne Thames, 76, of Lake Charles passed away at 12:46 AM on Sunday, October 13, 2024 in a local hospital.
Mr. Thames was born on January 23, 1948 in Sumter, SC where he was raised and was a graduate of Sumter High School. During his high school years, he was known for his athleticism, participating in numerous sports and becoming...
Kenneth Wayne Fontenot
Oct 13, 2024
Kenneth Wayne Fontenot, 71, passed away on October 13, 2024 in Shreveport, LA. He was born on September 20, 1953 in Kinder, LA to Lee Roy Fontenot and Bernadine Cormier Fontenot.
Kenny was a carpenter by trade, a loving father, grandfather and brother. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a Christian man who was always the first to help friends,...
Isaac "Ike" David Mouhot
Oct 12, 2024
Isaac "Ike" David Mouhot, 76, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 6, 1948, to Mildred Lucille Cole and Andrew Lewis Mouhot, Ike lived a life filled with service, faith, and love.
A devoted Christian, Ike found strength and purpose in his faith. He proudly served in the Air Force for four...
Yvonne "Teedee" Trahan
Oct 12, 2024
Yvonne Inez Trahan, 94, of Sulphur, LA passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024, in a local care facility surrounded by her loving family. Yvonne was born on February 16, 1930, in Church Point, LA to Joseph and Emelia Murrell. She enjoyed seamstress work the most in life. Over the 60 years of being very talented Yvonne was a seamstress...
Chris Paul Richard, jr.
Oct 10, 2024
Chris Paul Richard Jr., 39, of Sulphur, passed on October 10, 2024. He was affectionately known as "Little Chris" by his family and close friends. Chris worked for Resin systems for 19 Years. He loved hunting, fishing, and golfing with his family and friends. Starting in fall of 2011 Chris has enjoyed playing pool with the family and friends team...
James Cole-Michael Steward
Oct 10, 2024
James Cole Steward, 26, of Sulphur, LA passed away on October 10, 2024. James was born on August 19, 1998, in Lake Charles, LA to James and Tanya Steward.
James enjoyed riding motorcycles and mechanics. He also enjoyed riding his bicycle. James was a 2015 graduate of YCP.
Those left to cherish his memory are his father, James Michael Steward and wife...
Foster Clinton Kordisch Jr, MD
Oct 10, 2024
Foster Clinton Kordisch, Jr., M.D., 76, of Lake Charles, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at home, surrounded by his wife and family after a yearlong battle with complications following surgery.
Born on October 23, 1947, in Hayes, Kansas. At a young age, Foster's family relocated to Lake Charles, La where they settled. Foster was a proud graduate of Lake...
Mural Ray Cormie, Sr.
Oct 9, 2024
Mural Ray Cormie Sr., 92, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 09, 2024, with his beloved family by his side.
Born in Maxie Louisiana, to Joseph Adam and Sarah Belle Welch Cormie on December 20,1931. He lived most of his life in Lake Charles and Deridder, Louisiana. Mural graduated from LaGrange High school in...
Charles S. Ware, Jr.
Oct 8, 2024
Charles Somerville Ware, Jr. was born on June 30, 1935 in San Antonio, Texas to Charles Somerville Ware, Sr., and Lenora Williams Ware. The Ware family remained in Texas until his father, Colonel Charles S. Ware, Sr., was appointed head of the R.O.T.C. program at McNeese State College in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Charles attended Central School and graduated from Lake Charles...
Aline Marie Estillette
Oct 8, 2024
Aline Marie Estillette, 77, passed away on October 8, 2024 in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on June 24, 1947 in Morse, LA to Telesmar Monceaux and Avelia Doucette Monceaux.
She worked at Briar Patch and Miss Ree’s Daycare, and M.J. Kaufman Elementary School as a custodian. She retired to care for her husband. She loved her animals.
Those left to...
Sondra Gay "Sonni" Bentley
Oct 8, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sonni Bentley, 71, who passed away at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8th, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. A beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, Sonni was known for her heartfelt cards, handwritten notes, and unwavering love for her family.
Sonni was born November 8, 1952. Sonni grew up in Kinder...
Robert "Bobby" Navarre
Oct 8, 2024
Robert “Bobby” Charles Navarre, 65, of Hackberry, LA passed away on October 8, 2024. Bobby was born in Sulphur, La to Cleven “JR” and Eloise Navarre.
He was a lifelong resident of Hackberry and enjoyed a lifelong career as a truck driver. He loved being outdoors and working on things. Bobby loved his grandchildren dearly and will be missed by all...
Hope Constance Sweeney
Oct 8, 2024
Hope Constance Sweeney, 60, of Sulphur, LA passed away in a local care facility surrounded by her loving family. Hope was born on August 4, 1964, in Sulphur, LA to Joseph and Rebecca Vincent. Hope loved being around family and friends the most especially the children in her life. Hope was a very nurturing person with a gentle touch that...
Vernia Benoit
Oct 8, 2024
Vernia Mae Miller Benoit, 92, passed away on October 8, 2024, in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on May 23, 1932, in Grand Chenier, LA, to Dorcelien and Eleanor Duhon Miller.
Vernia graduated from Grand Chenier High School in 1950. And, she graduated from McNeese State University in 1952 where she was honored as Homecoming Queen, and where she met...
James Ray Sonnier
Oct 7, 2024
James Ray Sonnier, 76, passed away on October 7, 2024, in the comfort of his own home following an extended and courageous battle with numerous health challenges. James (Jimmy) was born in Eunice, LA to Cleophas (Red) and Nelrine (Nellie) Sonnier on September 3,1948, and was raised in Sulphur, LA. James worked in the Oilfield for Carr Truck Service and...
Edward Lee Guillory
Oct 7, 2024
Edward Lee Guillory, 81, of Lake Charles passed away at 3:30 PM on Monday, October 7, 2024 in a local hospital.
Mr. Guillory was born on January 8, 1943 in Opelousas and was raised in Port Barre where he was a graduate of Port Barre High School. Following graduation, he joined the US Air Force and proudly served our country in...
John Jay Markham
Oct 6, 2024
John J. Markham, 90 years of age, left his Earthly home on Oct. 6, 2024. He was born May 24, 1934, in Syracuse, Kansas. He has lived in DeRidder, La since 1963. He served 32.5 years in the U.S. Army where he retired as a Command Sergeant Major. While stationed in Germany, he met Catherine O'Neil, whom he married Jan....
David "T-Bug" Rodney Welch
Oct 6, 2024
David “T-Bug” Rodney Welch, 85, of Hackberry, LA passed away on October 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. David was born in Hackberry, LA on July 14th, 1939, to Anderson and Evelyn Welch. “T-Bug” loved riding motorcycles, shooting guns and participating in poker runs for various events. He enjoyed traveling, weightlifting and being a member of the NRA as...
