Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Rosalina "Ocha" Dalal
Feb 18, 2020
Rosalina “Ocha” Dalal, 59, of Lake Charles passed away at 9:06AM on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 in a local hospital.
Ms. Dalal was born on July 4, 1960 in Saipan of the Northern Mariana Islands.
She is survived by her children, Elizabeth Aguon, Michael Dela Cruz, Joey, David Braunstein, Daniel Braunstein, Donald Braunstein, Marisa Morrill, and Christopher Lewis; twelve siblings;...
Melinda Allison Graham
Feb 17, 2020
Melinda Graham died peacefully in her sleep at her home on February 17, 2020 at the age of 73.
She was born in Lake Charles on July 17, 1946, seven minutes after her twin brother, Cloyd "Max" Allison, Jr. The two of them were inseparable from the beginning and kept in close touch all through their lives.
Melinda attended school...
Dr. Dan Bonelle Turner, Jr.
Feb 17, 2020
Dr. Dan Bonelle Turner, Jr., 70, of Lake Charles passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 in his residence.
Dr. Turner was born on February 22, 1949 in Jennings. At the age of 16 he met his future bride, Betty K. He entered into the US Marine Corps and served in the Vietnam War. Following his honorable discharge, they moved...
Karan Chaffin
Feb 16, 2020
On Sunday February 16th, 2020, Karan Ann Chambley Chaffin, loving wife and mother of two children, passed away. She was born September 25, 1953, to parents Harry and Billie Joe Chambley in Germany, in an elevator, during Octoberfest. She always was one to do things her own way and on her terms from day one. She married the love of...
Mary Estelle Knapp
Feb 16, 2020
Mary Estelle Knapp, 48, of Sulphur, LA died on February 16, 2020 in her residence. Mary was born on November 10, 1971 to Guy Sr. and Mary Landry in Sulphur, LA. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and word search games.
Those left to cherish her memories are her three children, Elizabeth Marie Knapp, William Leo Knapp, and Stephanie Nicole Knapp; five...
Everleigh Claire East
Feb 15, 2020
Everleigh Claire East, 1, of Sulphur, LA passed away on February 15, 2020.
Those left to cherish her sweet memory include her loving mother, Harlee East; two sisters, Makynlee Thibodeaux and Paige Hargrave; great grandfather, Myron East; great grandmother, Diana Abshire and husband Jacque; grandmother, Jennifer East; 2 grandfathers, Chris Cooper and Chad Monceaux; pappy, Kesha Vincent; uncle, Jordan East;...
Taylor Adele Ardoin
Feb 15, 2020
Taylor Adele Ardoin, 26, of Sulphur passed away on February 15, 2020 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Houston but was a life-long resident of Sulphur. Taylor attended Jake Drost School for exceptional children.
Taylor is survived by her parents, Danny and Debbi Ardoin of Sulphur; brother, Danny Ardoin and Christina Babcock of Lake...
Peggy Joyce Guidry
Feb 15, 2020
Peggy Joyce Guidry was born on February 25, 1928 in Lake Charles. She departed this life on February 15, 2020, just ten days before what would have been her 92nd birthday, in the company of her loving family.
Peggy was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Her parents were Patrick Guidry of Lake Charles and Laurence Bienvenue of Breaux Bridge....
Carey Joseph Rogers
Feb 14, 2020
Carey Joseph Rogers was born on December 1, 1926 in Eunice, LA to Armenie and Edmond Rogers, Jr.
He moved to Lake Charles in 1946 where he lived his entire life. He retired from Southern Pacific Railroad after 37 years of service. He was a member of the United Transportation Union, and the Cajun French Music Association. He enjoyed fishing,...
Gordon Lee Moore
Feb 14, 2020
Gordon Lee Moore, 72, slipped away peacefully at home with his wife and sister-in-law holding his hands, at 9:12 PM on Friday, February 14, 2020, following a lengthy illness. He is now safe in the arms of his Savior.
Born September 5, 1947 in Hayes, Louisiana to Felix and Georgianna Fontenot Moore, Gordon graduated from Bell City High School in...
Richard Hampton Jones
Feb 13, 2020
Richard Hampton Jones, 93, joined his Savior on February 13, 2020, after passing away at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home in Jennings, Louisiana.
Richard was born in Grannis, Arkansas on June 24,1926, to Julian and Jewel Jones. He graduated from Gillham High School, attended Southern (Arkansas) State, and the University of Arkansas, graduating with a B.S.degree in Chemical Engineering. He...
Jacob Tyler Cormier
Feb 13, 2020
Jacob Tyler Cormier, 28, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 5:05 PM on Thursday, February 13, 2020.
Jacob was born December 28, 1991 in Jacksonville, FL; his love was so contagious. His smile and laugh was a sparkle in everyone’s life he knew. He will be missed by many that knew him. He loved with his whole heart. Jacob loved...
Kyrenn Blaine Rebardi
Feb 13, 2020
Kyrenn Blaine Rebardi, our little angel died at the age of six weeks.
He was the love and joy of everyone around him and will be missed dearly.
Kyrenn is survived by his mother, Domanique Rebardi of Morgan City and father, Sean Arabie of Lake Charles; grandmothers, Lila Jackson and Christy Phillips. He was preceded in death by his...
Donna Lee Barker
Feb 12, 2020
Donna Lee Barker, 62, of Sulphur, LA passed away in a local hospital on February 12, 2020,
Donna was born on September 6, 1957 in Lake Charles, LA to Wiley and Geraldine Self. She loved parenting, sewing, cooking, and reading to her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Vaughn Barker of Sulphur, LA;...
Keith Douget
Feb 11, 2020
Keith Douget, 62, of Moss Bluff passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 in his daughter’s residence in Deltona, FL.
Mr. Douget was born on June 11, 1957 in Kinder and lived most of his life in Moss Bluff. He was a 1976 graduate of Lake Charles High School. Mr. Douget worked as a heavy equipment operator for the City...
Wilbur Teal "Wt" Mccain, Jr.
Feb 11, 2020
Wilbur Teal "W.T." McCain, Jr., age 72, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 11 at home in Lake Charles. W.T. was born in Natchitoches, Louisiana growing up in Colfax, Louisiana. He was the son of Judge Wilbur Teal McCain and Erin Sandlin McCain.
W.T. graduated from McNeese State University in Lake Charles and married Carol Lee O'Quain of Sulphur, Louisiana. They...
Bertha Lynn Landry
Feb 10, 2020
Bertha Lynn Landry, 51, of Sulphur passed away on February 10, 2020 in a local hospital. Bertha loved spending time with her family, taking care of her nieces, nephews, especially the babies. She had a heart of gold, loved everyone with her whole heart and soul. Bertha never said good-bye it was always “later”.
Bertha is survived by her husband...
Edwin A. "Ed" Grimshaw
Feb 9, 2020
Ed Grimshaw, 85, passed away peacefully in a local hospital surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 9, 2020.
He was born on October 10, 1934 in El Campo, TX to Annie and George Grimshaw. He grew up in Bunkie, LA where he graduated from High School. He met the love of his life, Martina while earning his engineering degree...
Rucie "R.E." Earl Odom
Feb 9, 2020
Rucie “R.E.” Earl Odom ,87, of Orange, TX passed away on February 09, 2020 in a local care facility. R.E. was born on March 17, 1932 to Frank Williams and Babbette Odom in Orange, TX where he was a lifelong resident.
R.E. was a Director of Bridge City Bank, Pavillion Bank, Peoples Bank, AmTex Bancshares, Inc., The Odom Building...
