Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Donald Ray Simon
Sep 23, 2024
Donald Ray Simon, 76, passed away on September 23, 2024 in Lake Charles, LA. He was born on September 17, 1948 in Crowley, LA to Woodley and Rita Viator Simon.
Don was a resident of Lake Charles. He graduated from Marion HighSchool and later in life earned a Bachelor’s Degree from McNeese State University. After high school, he enlisted in the...
Beverly Theriot Broussard
Sep 23, 2024
Beverly Gertrude Broussard, 96, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Monday, September 23, 2024.
Beverly was born in Erath, LA on September 7, 1928 to J.O. and Viola Theriot. She attended high school in Creole, LA (Class of 1945). Beverly married Richard Williams and had two children, Yvonne Stevens and Don Williams. She was a devout christian...
Paula Ann Carlberg
Sep 23, 2024
Paula Ann Carlberg, a beloved resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana, who passed away peacefully on September 23, 2024, at the age of 80. She was born on December 14, 1943, and spent her life surrounded by family and friends in the close-knit community she called home, embracing every moment with grace and kindness.
Paula's journey began in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where...
Evelyn Batey Sigmund
Sep 21, 2024
Evelyn Morton Batey Sigmund, age 100 years and 8 months, of Lake Charles, stepped into eternity on September 21, 2024. She was born January 19, 1924 near Smyrna, Tennessee to Maggie Jordan Batey and James Benjamin Batey, Sr.
Preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Harold Raymond Sigmund, Sr; parents; son, Harold Raymond Sigmund, Jr. sisters, Margaret Batey, Ann...
Dr. Lehrue Stevens, Jr.
Sep 20, 2024
Dr. Lehrue Stevens, Jr., M.D., a distinguished pathologist, educator, and community leader, passed away peacefully at the age of 92, surrounded by his family. Born in Tallulah, Louisiana, on August 2, 1932, to Dr. Lehrue and Dorothy Trammel Stevens, Lehrue devoted his life to the pursuit of medical excellence and the service of others.
He graduated from Lake Charles High School...
Josephine Leona Conner Derouen
Sep 20, 2024
Josephine Leona Conner Derouen, 96, passed away peacefully in her home on September 20, 2024. She was born on October 7, 1927, in Creole, Louisiana.
Josephine grew up with a deep love for the outdoors, especially fishing and shrimping. One day while walking down Ryan Street in Lake Charles, she spotted a man across the street, Julius Jay Derouen, and declared,...
Loyd Jeter
Sep 19, 2024
Loyd M. Jeter, 72, passed away peacefully at a local hospital in Lake Charles, LA, surrounded by his loving family. Loyd was born on May 1, 1952, in Clute, TX to the late jay Loyd Jeter and Eula Pearl LaPlant. He was the second oldest of five children. Loyd was raised in Vivian, LA where is attended north Caddo High...
Mary Johnson
Sep 19, 2024
Mary Ann Gertson Johnson was born on Mar 17,1938 to Fred Chris Gertson and Annie Belle Wills in Wharton, Texas. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lawrence Jackson Johnson, and her parents, Fred Chris Gertson and Annie Belle Wills Gertson Joehlin. She was the 6th of their 8 children. She is also preceded in death by all...
Margurite "Peggy" Holston
Sep 19, 2024
Margurite “Peggy” Holston, 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Born in Leesville, LA, to Maudie Williams and Clyde Lenton Hennigan, she moved to Lake Charles at the age of 15 in 1943 and later graduated from Vincent Business School.
In 1973, Peggy founded Lifecare Emergency Medical Services, the first private ambulance service in the parish, and played a...
Irene Howse
Sep 19, 2024
Irene Ina Howse, 71, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Geoffrey Howse; parents, Ilmari Santti and Jean Munoz, her siblings, Robert Santti, Karen Santti, Jerry Munoz, and David Kindrot. Those left to cherish her memory are her siblings Sherry Scott (Mike Scott), Joey Munoz (Peggy Munoz)...
Johnny Billups
Sep 19, 2024
Johnny Billups, 75, passed away on September 19, 2024. Born on August 4, 1949, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Johnny was raised in Lake Charles and graduated from LaGrange High School in 1968. He attended McNeese State University before transferring to the University of Houston. While in Houston, Johnny met the love of his life, Carolyn, and they were later married....
John McCoy
Sep 19, 2024
John Robert McCoy, 83, of Sulphur, LA passed away on September 19, 2024, in a local care facility. John was born on October 15, 1940, to David and Alma McCoy in Whistler, AL. John worked as a pipefitter in the construction industry for Olin and Turner Industries as a lifelong career. He was very active in his working years and...
Paul Trahan
Sep 16, 2024
Paul " Shorty" Leroy Trahan, 89, of Sulphur, LA passed away on September 16, 2024. Paul was born on November 1, 1934, in Welsh, LA Adam and Alice Trahan. Paul enjoyed the great outdoors fishing, hunting and camping. He was an auto mechanic and owned Shorty's Amoco Station. He enjoyed being self-employed and working on engines as a lifelong career.
...
Craig M. Boudreaux
Sep 16, 2024
Craig M. Boudreaux, known as "Boudreaux," passed away in his home in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on September 16, 2024, at the age of 67. Born on February 19, 1957, in Lake Charles, Craig was a lifelong resident who made a lasting mark on his community through his dedication, humor, and love.
Craig had three great loves in his life: NASCAR, his...
Gaynelle "Gay" Gehrig
Sep 16, 2024
Gaynelle Sue Gehrig was born to Sam and Edna Lisotta of Lake Charles on October 21st, 1957. Gay was a graduate of LaGrange High School. After graduation she worked as a secretary, executive assistant, and office manager. Gay was fun loving and a nurturer. She had two daughters, three stepdaughters, ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was dedicated to...
Beverly Marie Mesh
Sep 15, 2024
Beverly Marie Mesh, 87, was born in New Orleans, LA to Wilbur and Vina Laumann. She passed away on September 15, 2024, surrounded by family at her daughter’s home in Gulfport, MS.
Although she was born in New Orleans, Beverly lived her entire life in Lake Charles, LA. She graduated from Saint Charles Academy then married Richard Mesh who graduated from...
Freida L. Waller
Sep 15, 2024
Freida L. Waller, 89, of Lake Charles, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024, at her residence with members of her loving family by her side. She was born on August 31, 1935, in Worms, Germany to Edward and Elizabeth Hempel. Freida met the love of her life, Charles E. Waller, and wed him in 1957 while he was stationed in...
