Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
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,...
Frank Joseph Ardoin
May 15, 2021
Frank J Ardoin, 68, passed away Saturday, May15, 2021 surrounded by his family. Frank was born to Leonard and Noma Ardoin on Oct 5, 1952 in Lake Charles Louisiana.
Frank grew up in Iowa, La and graduated as the valedictorian at Lacassine High Scool. He then went on to Northeast State College where Frank received his degree in Medical...
Charles "Charlie" William Blankenship
May 15, 2021
Charles William "Charlie" Blankenship
WB5NXD – 73
Charles William “Charlie” Blankenship, 74, of Lake Charles died Saturday, May 15, 2021 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Blankenship was born February 23, 1947 in Jamestown, OH and lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He served in the United States Air Force. He began his career, a...
Daniel Lampson
May 14, 2021
Heaven gained an angel on Friday, May 14th, 2021.
Daniel Gene Lampson, 45, of Pace, Florida passed away in a Pensacola, Florida hospital. Daniel was born on November 28, 1975 in Fort Worth, Texas and lived his childhood in Lake Charles, Louisiana where he was a graduate of Barbe High School. He furthered his education in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, getting...
Peter Joseph "Pete" Caldarera
May 14, 2021
Peter Joseph Caldarera, Jr., 79, of Lake Charles went to be with our Lord and Savior Friday, May 14, 2021 from a local hospital.
Mr. Caldarera was born August 17, 1941 to Peter Joseph Caldarera, Sr. and Rose Terranova Caldarera. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, a graduate of Lake Charles High School and a veteran of the...
Leroy Joseph Simon, Sr.
May 14, 2021
Leroy Joseph Simon, Sr., 75, of Hackberry passed away on May 14, 2021 in a local hospital. Leroy enjoyed working, gardening and helping his mother and father. He was a great husband and father. Leroy loved to sit and watch cartoons with his grandchildren. They were the highlight of his life.
Leroy is survived by his loving wife of...
Georgia Wait
May 13, 2021
Georgette Wait, 59, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 in a local hospital.
She was born to George and Irene Wait in Killeen, Texas on January 18, 1962.
She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed traveling and was extremely generous, caring, and stubborn. She also enjoyed having a good time with good friends.
Those...
Van Joseph Drounett, Sr.
May 13, 2021
Van Joseph Drounett Sr., 71, of Hackberry, LA passed away on May 13, 2021 in a local care facility.
Van was born on December 7, 1949 in Sulphur, LA to Albert and Dorothy Drounett. He enjoyed dancing, collecting statues, and building various things from match sticks.
Those left to cherish his memory are his three kids, James Drounett and...
Bonita Koppie Stanley
May 13, 2021
Bonita Koppie Stanley, 49, of Dequincy, LA passed away on May 13, 2021.
Bonita was born on February 22, 1972 to Leon and Lillie Koppie. She enjoyed crafting, tending to her rabbits and cats. She also loved reading her bible and spending time with her 9 grandchildren.
She is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Dean Stanley; four...
Kenneth "Kenny" Rammie Lavergne
May 13, 2021
Kenneth Rammie “Kenny” LaVergne, 63, of Sulphur passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 with his family at his side.
Kenny worked as a commercial fisherman/shrimper for many years. He enjoyed cooking, music and hanging out with friends and family. He loved to fish, especially freshwater fishing. Kenny’s grandbabies were the “light of his life”.
Left to cherish his memory...
Miegel John Johnson
May 12, 2021
Miegel John Johnson, born on August 18, 1938, son of the late Wilson and Isabelle (LeBleu) Johnson, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at the age of 82. Miegel was a 1957 graduate of Iowa High School. He retired as a heavy equipment operator and later was self-employed. Miegel loved listening and dancing to French music. He is preceded in...
Marshall Joseph O'Blanc
May 12, 2021
Marshall O’Blanc , 48 of Sulphur passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021.
Marshall worked as a tugboat deckhand for many years. He enjoyed fishing, being outdoors, and motorcycle riding. He was known for joking around with his family and could always make you smile. The world has lost a good man.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving...
Larry Huber, Sr.
May 11, 2021
Larry Gil Huber, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on May 11, 2021 after fighting a courageous battle against many health issues.
He was born August 1, 1957 in Lake Charles, LA to Sam and Ramona Huber and he lived in Moss Bluff, LA.
He was a survivor, surviving when many doctors did...
Carolyn Angelo
May 11, 2021
Carolyn Golemon Angelo, 71, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. She was born September 9, 1949 to Millard and Myrtle Golemon in Lake Charles, LA. She grew up in Lake Charles and graduated from LaGrange High School in 1967.
She later attended McNeese State University and was a dedicated member of University United Methodist Church. She devoted 37 years...
Dustin Ryan Vincent
May 11, 2021
Dustin Ryan Vincent, 27, of Sulphur passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in a Lafayette Hospital.
Dustin took great pride in fixing mechanical and electrical items that were broken or discarded. He enjoyed fishing, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his children. He will be remembered for his kind heart, and willingness to always lend...
Jacob Nathan Chalker
May 10, 2021
Jacob Nathan Chalker of Denham Springs, born on August 23, 1999 in Hollywood, Florida, son of Timothy Duane Chalker and Christina Michelle Ballard, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021, at the age of 21. Jacob loved drawing, painting, being with his family and friends. He was a joy to have in life. He loved cheerleading in high school and...
Ted Howard Thompson
May 10, 2021
Lake Charles ~ Ted Howard Thompson, born June 7, 1970, son of Julius and Corliss (Romaine) Thompson, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021, at the age of 50. Ted was a graduate of Vermilion Catholic High School and worked for Seafarers as a Merchant Marine. He enjoyed working out, watching movies, cooking and exploring other countries while working. He also...
Alvin Adam Richard
May 10, 2021
Alvin Adam Richard, born in Lake Arthur on September 7, 1938, passed away in a local care facility on Monday, May 10, 2021, at the age of 82. Alvin was the first child of the late Raymond and Dorothy Belaire Richard. He was a 1957 graduate of Lake Arthur High School where he was involved in various extracurricular activities teaching...
