Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Merry "Ellen" Carnahan
Apr 14, 2020
Merry “Ellen” Carnahan, 72, passed away in a local hospital on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.
She was born on December 23, 1947 in Oakland, California to Bennie and Mollie Gass.
She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s sports and 4-H events and traveling to and touring wine country in California.
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Ronnie Knowles
Apr 14, 2020
Ronald Claggett Knowles, 71, born December 15, 1948, went to be with the Lord on April 14, 2020. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Ronnie was the oldest of four sons born to Henry H. and Patricia Pattie Knowles. He was a 1967 graduate of LaGrange High School and attended McNeese, where he played his beloved sport of...
Wilburn "Bitter" Brooks
Apr 14, 2020
Wilburn E. “Bitter” Brooks, 92, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully in his sleep at 12:39 AM on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 in a local hospice facility.
Mr. Brooks was born on December 22, 1927 in Mab, LA and raised in Oakdale. He was a 1945 graduate of Oakdale High School. He served in the US Army during World War...
Janet Irene Molinario
Apr 13, 2020
Janet Molinario passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020. She will be reunited with her husband and many other loved ones on the other side.
Janet leaves behind her two daughters, Kristine Ware and Kathryn Fredrick; her 6 beloved grandchildren, Kyle Kathman, Mackenzye Olsen, Alexis Gafford, Ivan Fredrick, Christian Fredrick, and Gavin Fredrick; her 3 siblings, Neil Moss, Joyce Moss,...
Bana Romero Keller
Apr 13, 2020
“I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust!” Psalm 91:2
Bana Romero Keller, 82, of Lake Charles passed away Monday April 13, 2020 in the comfort of her home.
Mrs. Keller was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a 1955 graduate of the first graduating class of LaGrange Senior...
Robert W. Fontenot
Apr 13, 2020
Robert Wayne Fontenot, 57, of Lake Charles, died suddenly on Monday April 13, 2020 at his residence.
Preceding Robert in death are his father, Melvin Fontenot and his brothers, Ronny and Mike. He is survived by his mother, Christine Baumgart Fontenot; uncle and aunt, Dallas and Lou and cousin Bonnie, as well as many friends.
Cremation has been entrusted to...
Reggie Jean Billedeaux
Apr 13, 2020
Reggie J. Billedeaux, 73, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 in a local hospital.
He was born on September 2, 1946 in Lake Charles, LA to Bert and Lola Mire Billedeaux. He was a loving husband, father of three, grandfather of six, and great grandfather of six. He was a well-respected and well-known barber, performing the craft for residents...
Gilbert Jesse Peshoff
Apr 13, 2020
Gilbert Jesse Peshoff, 95 passed away on April 13, 2020, at St. Frances Nursing & Rehab Center in Oberlin, LA. Gilbert was born on November 19, 1924 in Vinton, LA to Daniel and Ophelia Dugas Peshoff.
Mr. Peshoff lived his entire life in the Lake Charles area. He served for twenty-six years in local law enforcement, five years with the...
Charles Michael Alford
Apr 12, 2020
Charles “Michael” Alford, 63, of Hackberry passed away on April 12, 2020 in his residence. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Hackberry. Michael was a carpenter all of his life and enjoyed building all sort of things. He also enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and spending time with his family, children, friends and his only grandson, who was...
Lance Kevin Dunagan
Apr 12, 2020
Lance Kevin Dunagan, 59, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 6:35 PM on Sunday, April 12, 2020 in a local hospital.
Lance was born in Fort Worth, Texas on February 10, 1961 and grew up, with many good friends in Azle, Texas. He moved to Lake Charles, LA and began his life here in the early '80's. Lance worked for...
Joann Mcdonnold Morgan
Apr 12, 2020
JoAnn McDonnold Morgan, 85, of Lake Charles went to be with her Lord and Savior on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020 from a local healthcare facility.
Mrs. Morgan was born in Eagle Lake, Texas to Rev. J.M. McDonnold and Bessie Pickett McDonnold on August 17, 1934. She was a graduate of Sulphur High School. She lived most of her life...
Bruce Allen Mcgee
Apr 12, 2020
Bruce Allen McGee, 84, of Lake Charles passed away Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020 in a local healthcare facility.
Mr. McGee was born and raised in Mamou, LA and in the mid 1950’s he made Lake Charles his home. He was a graduate of Mamou High School. He served in the United States Air Force and later enjoyed gathering knowledge...
Christine Bertrand Duos
Apr 11, 2020
Christine Dale Bertrand Duos, 64, of Lake Charles entered into Heaven, Saturday, April 11, 2020 from a local health care facility.
Mrs. Duos was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School. She enjoyed baking and decorating birthday cakes, embroidering little angels and quilting keepsake quilts. All of which she did with great...
Arlanda Gwen Bass
Apr 11, 2020
Arlanda Gwen Bass, 61, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020 in a hospital. She was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on March 12, 1959. She attended Barbe High School and Delta School of Business. She worked for the Lake Charles Police Jury Detention center. She was easygoing, happy, and usually had a smile on her face. She loved to laugh...
Aimie Ruth Thomas
Apr 11, 2020
Aimie Ruth Perkins Thomas, 86, of Sulphur, LA, died at 11:00 PM on Saturday, April 11, 2020 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Thomas was born July 19, 1933 in Sulphur, LA to one of the pioneer Sulphur families (Perkins). She worked as a teacher for thirty-five years with the Calcasieu Parish School Board and later as a licensed professional counselor....
Warren Guidry
Apr 11, 2020
Warren Guidry, 78, of Lake Charles died at 8:55 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2020 in a local care facility.
Mr. Guidry was born in Gueydan, Louisiana on June 29, 1941. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a painter and member of the Painters Union. He was a devoted husband and father and was a compassionate...
Elsie Lou Simon
Apr 10, 2020
Elsie Lou Simon, 89, of Sulphur passed away on April 10, 2020 in a local hospital. She enjoyed working in retail meeting many wonderful people and loved spending time with her family and friends.
Elsie is survived by her daughter, Sheila King and husband Alan of Houston, TX; 2 sons, Timothy Simon and wife Debbie of Houston, TX and Teddy...
Murray Calvin "Bo" House
Apr 10, 2020
Murray Calvin “Bo” House, 93, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 9:40 AM on Friday, April 10, 2020 in his residence, surrounded by his family.
Mr. House was born December 3, 1926 in Lake Charles, LA and was a 1944 graduate of Iowa High School. He was also a graduate of Matthews Business School and served his country in the...
Steven Hill
Apr 10, 2020
Steven Ray Hill, 70, of Lake Charles, died on Friday April 10, 2020 at his residence after an extended illness.
Steve was born in New Orleans and a long-time resident of Lake Charles. He retired as an operator from the Port of Lake Charles and was of the Catholic Faith. Steve was also known to many as Santa Claus, a...
Earsby Joseph Vidrine
Apr 9, 2020
On Thursday, April 9, 2020, Earsby Joseph Vidrine of Lake Charles, LA passed away at the age of 85.Earsby was born in Easton, LA to Cyrus and Rose (Fuselier) Vidrine. He grew up in Evangeline Parish, LA and moved to Lake Charles where he lived for 67 years as a successful Iron Worker (retired) and family man. On December 18,...
