Local Obituaries

Katherine Daigle Roshto

Dec 9, 2024

Katherine Daigle Roshto, age 85, entered into eternal rest on December 9th 2024, peacefully,surrounded by her family at a local care facility.

Katherine Marie Roshto was born August 7, 1939 in Lacassine, LA to John and Rena Belle Corbello Daigle, the oldest of nine children. She was raised and enjoyed her young life growing up on a rice farm. She was...

Kathleen Keating

Dec 9, 2024

Kathleen Mary Keating, 100, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024. Born on April 22, 1924, Kathleen lived a century filled with love, adventure, and devotion to her family and faith.

Kathleen had a deep love for her family, especially her cherished dogs, who were constant companions throughout her life. Her passion for travel took her to many places, where...

Robert Allen Reierson

Dec 9, 2024

 

Robert Allen Reierson, 81, passed away at his residence on December 9, 2024.

He was born on September 9, 1943 in San Diego, California to Reier and Dovie Reierson. He enjoyed a successful career as a manager in the construction industry before retiring to spend time with his family. He loved visiting with his grandsons, watching the Buffalo Bills, and anything...

Warren Emile Landry Jr.

Dec 9, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Warren Emile Landry, age 85, of Moss Bluff, Louisiana.

Warren was born on January 1, 1939, to Doris and Warren Emile Landry, Sr, taking great pride in being the first baby born that day in the company town of Port Sulphur, Louisiana. Warren moved to Gretna, Louisiana at the age...

Rev. Dr. Roberta "Bobbie" Yellott

Dec 9, 2024

Rev. Dr. Bobbie Yellott, 72, transcended to her heavenly home on December 7, 2024 with her family by her side after a brief illness at home. 

Bobbie was born in Wareham, Massachusetts on March 11, 1952. She graduated Valedictorian of the LaGrange Senior High School class of 1970 and Summa Cum Laude from McNeese State University in 1974 with a B.S....

Randolph Howerton

Dec 8, 2024

The Family of Randolph Charles Howerton, affectionately known as Randy, announce his passing on December 8, 2024 after a brief illness. He was 70 years old.

A resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana most of his life, Randy was the only and beloved son of Virgil and Ethel (Veillon) Howerton, formerly of Ville Platte, Louisiana. Lake Charles was the family's...

James "Jimmy" Pitre, B.S., M.ED.

Dec 8, 2024

James "Jimmy" Pitre, B.S, M.ED., 75, of Lake Charles passed away at 8:00 PM on Sunday, December 8, 2024 in his residence. He was a beloved educator, coach, and community leader

Mr. Pitre was born on June 20, 1949 in Eunice where he grew up and developed a love for sports that would shape his lifelong legacy. A standout athlete, Mr....

Carole Coward

Dec 8, 2024

Carole Anne Coward, of Lake Charles, passed away on December 8, 2024 in her home. She was born on September 5, 1939, to William McConnell Robertson and Anne Mae Strachota Robertson in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Carole was known for her warm and...

Danny Lynn Elkins

Dec 8, 2024

Danny Lynn Elkins, age 79, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024. He was born on Febuary16, 1945, in Elizabeth, Louisiana, to Thomas Homer Elkins and Mary Hazel Gueringer Elkins.

Danny was an avid outdoorsman who loved spending time hunting and fishing. He was a true craftsman who could build and create anything. He could often be...

Gaven Blane Demeritt

Dec 7, 2024

 Gaven is forever 22 years old. Son of Rebecca Broussard and Blane Demeritt of Sulphur, LA. Class of 2021.

Jesus loving, hardworking, blue collar, outdoorsman. He has had a passion for guns, belt buckles & cowboy hats since a young age. He dreamed of going into the Armed Forces.  As the respectful young man he grew into, Gaven was loved by...

Melba Honeycutt Stine

Dec 7, 2024

Melba Honeycutt Stine, 88, of Lake Charles passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 in her residence.

She was born on February 13, 1936, in Choudrant, LA, and lived in Lake Charles for the entirety of her life. Mrs. Stine devoted over 35 years of her career to Home Furniture, where she made lasting contributions to her workplace.

Her deep faith and...

Hazel Breaux

Dec 7, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Hazel Breaux, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, who left us peacefully on December 7, 2024, at the age of 92. Born on January 10, 1932, in Pine Island, Louisiana, Hazel spent her life devoted to her faith and her family, leaving a legacy of love and compassion.

 Hazel was...

Ricky Lynn Tommasi, Sr.

Dec 6, 2024

Ricky Lynn Tommasi Sr., 66, of Lake Charles, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024, at his residence. Born on November 25, 1958, in Lake Charles, LA, Ricky lived a life rich with love, hard work, and dedication to his family and community. Ricky was the proud owner/operator of Tommasi Brothers, Inc. since 1976, where he made his mark in the...

Col. Hector Rafael Ponton Ret.

Dec 6, 2024

Colonel Héctor R. Pontón was born in Corozal, Puerto Rico on 25 July 1936. After graduating as a Distinguished Military Graduate from the University of Puerto Rico’s Business Administration and ROTC cadet programs, Col. Pontón was commissioned as an infantry Officer in the Regular Army in 1958. After completing the Airborne and Infantry Basic Officer Course at Fort Benning, Col....

Kenneth Elfert Abrahams

Dec 6, 2024

Kenneth Elfert Abrahams, 86, of Lake Charles passed away just two days shy of his 87th birthday, at 5:45 PM on Friday, December 6, 2024, in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his family.

Mr. Abrahams was born on December 8, 1937 in Lake Charles, where he was a lifelong resident. He was a proud 1956 graduate of LaGrange...

Brian Paul "Doc" English

Dec 6, 2024

Brian Paul “DOC” English passed away December 6, 2024, peacefully after his struggle with cancer. Brian was born May 10, 1957, to Howard “DOC” & Genevieve English, raised in Vinton, LA. He moved to Sulphur when he married the love of his life Clare in November 1978. They were married 17 years before her passing in 1997, and had one...

Betty Osborne Treece

Dec 6, 2024

Betty Lee Treece gently stepped from this world onto the shores of her heavenly home on Friday, December 6, 2024 at the age of 90. Her race fully run, she received her reward for a life lived with fervency, faithfulness, prayer and service.

Betty was born to ‘Short’ and Ella Lee (Hudson) Osborne in Bosque County, Texas January 15, 1934. As...

Mike Palmer

Dec 5, 2024

Mike, affectionally known as Mikey, was born in Wellsville, NY to John and Nancy (Casterline) Palmer on November 14th, 1949 and passed away from this life December 5, 2024 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Mike attended high school at Lake Shore High in Angola, NY. He was an avid hockey player through his youth and even spent some time in the...

Vera Jo Lacy Olson

Dec 5, 2024

Vera Jo Lacy was born in Fort Worth, Texas. The Great Depression hit two months before she was born. Having no job, Jo’s mother had to work to support her new born as well as herself. The only job she could get was as maid for a wealthy family who required her to work day and night for 6.5 days...

Mary "Susie" Frances Phillips DeRouen

Dec 5, 2024

Mary “Susie” Frances Phillips DeRouen, 78, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, surrounded by loving family. Susie was born on September 27, 1946, to parents Mervyn Mary Bouquet Phillips and Ralph Leonard Phillips II.

Susie and her husband, Darrell, founded Darrell’s in 1985, a beloved establishment known for its po’boys and sports bar. She was an excellent cook, known for...