Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Bobby Leblanc
May 25, 2021
Robert John “Bobby” LeBlanc, 74 passed away on May 25, 2021 in his lifelong residence he lovingly named “The Block” in Lake Charles. He was a veteran of the United States Army, and a member of the Insulators Local 112. He was a dedicated union man who worked at local refineries for over 30 years until he retired 14 years...
Molly Harless
May 25, 2021
Molly Jean Welborn Harless, 90, of Lake Charles, LA passed away May 25, 2021. Molly was born April 5, 1931 in Dry Creek, LA to Ewell and Amy Iles Welborn. She was a DeRidder High School graduate, and attended LSU. She graduated from McNeese State University, receiving a bachelor’s degree in Education. Throughout her teaching career, she taught special education...
Jennie Lee Falgout
May 25, 2021
A full life lived to the end: that is the story of Jennie Lee Bruno Falgout, who was born January 23, 1931 and passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in the care of hospice, surrounded and celebrated by family.
Jennie Lee was born in Erath, Louisiana to Edna and Dallas Bruno. She grew up in Vinton, Louisiana prior to moving...
Anna Murphey
May 24, 2021
Anna Murphey, 78, passed away in a local hospital on May 24, 2021 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
She was born on September 29, 1942 in Bossier City to Karl and Lucille Taylor.
In earlier years she enjoyed working in her garden, cooking for family and friends, painting, and taking trips with her husband. She was employed as...
Marc Lucas
May 23, 2021
Marc Lucas, 50, best hubby ever to Nickie Demarie Lucas passed away on May 23, 2021, in his home. Marc was an avid golfer and loved his days on the course. He served in the National Guard and worked for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office. Marc also worked security for Citgo Petroleum until he received his degree and became a...
Geoffrey Howse
May 23, 2021
Geoffrey Francis Howse, 71, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.
Geoff was proceeded in death by his parents, Richard and Dorothy Howse along with his brother Leslie Howse.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Irene Howse; aunt, Betty Brodeur; niece, Nadiya Howse Massingham (Daniel Massingham); stepchildren, Anissa Darbonne (Darrel Darbonne), Brandie...
James Vernon Maple, Jr.
May 22, 2021
James V. Maple, Jr. entered eternal rest on Saturday, May 22, 2021. James was a graduate of Iowa High School, Iowa, LA Class of 1975. He is survived by his three children, one son, James V. Maple, III (T.J.) of Nacogdoches, TX., two daughters, Karol Eskind and husband Bryan of Grand Lake, LA, and Chelsea Norwood of Kinder, LA; three...
Ramona Carlin
May 22, 2021
Ramona Marie Carlin, born in San Francisco, CA on May 17, 1943, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021, at the age of 78. Ramona was employed as a manager in customer service. She attended St. Henry Catholic Church. Playing cards, bingo, visiting Reno, Nevada was many of the things Ramona enjoyed. Most of all, being with her family and friends...
Harold Edwin Williams
May 21, 2021
Harold Edwin Williams, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away May 21, 2021 at the age of 93 in a local care facility.
Mr. Williams was born February 13, 1928 in a log cabin in Port Arthur, TX. He lived most of his life in Lake Charles but grew up in Port Arthur. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School...
James Douglas Dunman Iii
May 21, 2021
James Douglas Dunman, III, 89, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 in a local hospital.
Mr. Dunman was born in Eldarado, AR, raised in Homer, LA and has lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He served in the United States Air Force and was a member of the American Legion and VFW. Mr. Dunman was...
Narges Nessem Sedra Rhodes
May 19, 2021
Narges Nessem Sedra Rhodes, 68, passed away on May 19, 2021. Narges was born on December 17, 1952 in Cairo, Egypt to Nessem and Wadiya Sedra. She married Ronald Alleman of New Iberia, LA to call South Louisiana her home for the past 45 years. She retired from Market Basket to enjoy her grandchildren. Her hobbies included knitting and chalk...
Raymond Gaspard
May 19, 2021
Raymond Gaspard, 82, was born on February 5, 1939 in Lake Charles. He died Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at his residence in Grand Lake. He worked at Guth Dairy and later as a cook at Crab Palace. Raymond loved fishing, especially with his brothers-in-law, George, and John.
He is survived by his sisters, Betty Sonnier and husband George, Elaine Young,...
Robert Daniel Sonnier
May 19, 2021
Robert Daniel Sonnier, 86, of Lake Charles passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at his daughter’s residence with his loving family by his side.
Mr. Sonnier was born on October 19, 1934 in Oberlin where he was raised until leaving to serve our country in the US Navy. He was married to his lifelong love, Marvel, in 1954. Upon...
Kathryn (Jeannette) Mcdonald Hartley
May 18, 2021
Born in 1939, Kathryn (Jeannette) McDonald Hartley passed from this life on Tuesday, May 18th to everlasting life with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Residing on Vine Street since 1963, she and her husband, Bill Hartley, raised five children, 16 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. Jeannette’s life has been one of devotion, compassion, love and sacrifice for not only her...
James "Jimmy" Netherland
May 17, 2021
James “Jimmy” Edward Netherland, 61, a resident of Longville, died unexpectedly on May 17, 2021 in Lake Charles.
Jimmy is survived by his wife, Gwen; father and stepmother, James N. and Helen Netherland; son, Jeremy; sister, Theresa Manuel and husband Leonard; brothers, Terry, Warren, and Marvin Netherland; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. He was preceded in death by...
Mifanwy "Wann" Hart
May 16, 2021
Mifanwy “Wann” Brister Hart, 85, of Lake Charles, LA, was called to her eternal home on Sunday, May 16, 2021.
Mrs. Hart was born March 5, 1936 in Sieper, LA, and graduated from Oak Hill High School in Hineston, LA. She received her Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education at Northwestern State University. She received her Masters +30 Degree from McNeese...
Greta Elizabeth Painter
May 16, 2021
Greta Elizabeth Painter, 43, passed away on the morning of Sunday, May 16, 2021, with her family by her side.
Greta was born in Odessa, TX, but spent much of her childhood in Albuquerque, NM, before moving to Vinton, LA in 1991. She quickly and wholeheartedly embraced the people and culture of Southwest Louisiana, and made it her home. Greta...
Pamela Jo Ledoux
May 16, 2021
Pamela Jo LeDoux, 68 of Westlake, LA was called Home on Sunday, May 16, 2021.
Pamela was born in Colorado City, Texas on December 19, 1952 to Troy and Billy Jo Tincher.
She grew up and graduated from Sulphur High School. While in high school she met the man she would share her life with, her high school sweetheart, Matt...
Ronda Raymond Jones
May 16, 2021
Ronda Raymond Jones, born September 7, 1955, the son of the late Irvin (TeTe) Jones and Lucy D. Jones went home to be with the Lord on May 16, 2021 at the age of 65 years old. Ronda had many jobs before his illness and disabilities: M & M Produce of Lacassine, LA., Halliburton Co., Mermentau, LA., BFI in Port...
Ileta "Leta" Ann Wise
May 15, 2021
Ileta Ann Wise was born in New Orleans, LA to Shelton and Cora White on March 9, 1936. She graduated from LaGrange High School in Lake Charles, Class of 1954.
While employed at the Credit Bureau in Lake Charles, she met James Arthur Wise, the gentlemen who would ask for her hand in marriage. In 1960 they traveled to Eunice,...
