Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Billie Jackson Grindol
Nov 25, 2020
Billie Grindol, 93, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday November 25, 2020 with her loving and attentive husband at her side. Billie and Bud recently celebrated their 74th wedding anniversary.
Billie was a native of Shelby county, Texas and made her home in Lake Charles. She was employed for 37 years with Bell South,...
Leroy Joseph Gaspard
Nov 25, 2020
Leroy Joseph Gaspard, 94, of Lake Charles, passed away om Wednesday November 25, 2020 in Lake Charles.
Leroy was a native of Rayne and longtime resident of Lake Charles. He honorably and faithfully served our country in the United Stated Navy during World War II, where he was stationed on the USS Latimer. Leroy retired from a career as a...
Diane Richard Dugas
Nov 24, 2020
Diane Richard Dugas, 61, of Lake Charles passed away at 5:26 PM on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 in a New Orleans hospital.
Diane was born on February 23, 1959 in Lake Charles where she was a lifelong resident. She enjoyed working with babies and children at local daycares throughout her life. Diane was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church...
Joyce M. Courtney Liles
Nov 24, 2020
Joyce Marie Courtney-Liles, 92 of Westlake, LA was called home on Tuesday, November 24, 2020.
Joyce was born on January 25, 1928 in Lake Charles, LA to Blanche and James D. Courtney Sr.
She was employed with St. Patrick Hospital where she worked as a Registered Nurse, and also worked for Dr. Hunt & Pearson. She met and married the...
Doris Cummings
Nov 22, 2020
Iowa- Doris Cummings, born April 27, 1954, daughter of the late Tom and Marsliette (LeBleu) Cummings, passed away in a local hospital on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at the age of 66. Doris was a graduate of Iowa High School and continued her education at Demmond School of Beauty. She was employed as a beautician. Doris loved collecting clowns, but...
Gerald James Geheb
Nov 22, 2020
Gerald James Geheb, 80, of Lake Charles, passed away at 10:44 PM on Sunday, November 22, 2020 in a local hospital.
Mr. Geheb was born June 22, 1940. He was a graduate of Westlake High School and served his country in the U.S. Navy. Retiring almost twenty years ago from Northrop Grumman, he worked many years as a fabricator at...
Constance Lacasse Powell
Nov 22, 2020
Constance (Connie) LaCasse Powell passed away on November 22, 2020.
Connie was born on May 1, 1948 in Lake Charles, La. Connie was a loving daughter, sister, mother and grandmother.
Survivors include her son, Steven Trouille ( Nicole ) and daughter Kayla Taylor, granddaughters Isabella, Iliana and Sydney, her sister, Cindy Walker and her favorite brother in law...
Lg Leblanc
Nov 22, 2020
Lenus George LeBlanc, 87, of Lake Charles, passed away suddenly on November 22, 2020 at his residence.
L.G. (Len) was a native of Hathaway, where he began his education and graduated from Hathaway High School. He honorably and faithfully served our country in the United States Air Force achieving the final rank of Captain. He attained many personal educational milestones...
Terrance Walter Morrell
Nov 21, 2020
Iowa ~ Terrance Walter Morrell, 75, of Iowa, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Terrance was born on May 20, 1945, son of the late George and Mildred (Brey) Morrell. He served in the United States Navy as a Master Chief. Upon his retirement, he enjoyed watching football, baseball, playing golf and loved ice cream. Terry served the Lord...
Tina M. Gribble
Nov 21, 2020
Lake Charles ~ Tina M. Gribble, born March 1, 1967, passed away in her residence on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at the age of 53. Tina worked at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Renovation and Infectious Disease Department. In her spare time, she enjoyed watching movies and shopping. Tina is preceded in death by her mother, Connie Bandeaux. She is...
Sylvia Lafleur
Nov 21, 2020
Sylvia “Memaw” LaFleur, 86 of Sulphur, LA was welcomed into Heaven on Saturday, November 21, 2020.
Sylvia was born on September 8, 1934 in Sulphur, LA and was a lifelong resident of Southwest Louisiana.
Family was important to her. She loved spending time with them and teaching her children and grandchildren how to play Boo-Ray. Sunday’s were especially important to...
Alcie Offord Says
Nov 20, 2020
Alcie Offord Says, 82, of Moss Bluff, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at his son’s residence.
Mr. Says was born December 22, 1937 in Lake Charles, LA to Jordan Andrew Adam Says and Julia Demeritt Says. He was a graduate of Marion High School, where he played football and later earned a scholarship to play for Northwestern State. ...
Clifford L. "Cliff" Newman
Nov 20, 2020
Clifford Lee "Cliff" Newman, 78, of Lake Charles, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at 11:15pm surrounded by his family. He was born on October 11, 1942 in Sulphur, LA. He lived in Lake Charles where he practiced law for over 49 years.
Cliff graduated from LaGrange High School in 1960 and immediately enlisted in the United States...
Lonny Glenn Ogea
Nov 20, 2020
Lonny Glenn Ogea, 51, of Lake Charles, LA passed away in the early hours of Friday, November 20, 2020.
Lonny was born March 17, 1969 in Lake Charles, LA, where he was a lifelong resident. He was a 1987 graduate of Barbe High School, where he played football and his love for the sport began. He attended Sowela Technical School...
Darrell G. Cormier
Nov 20, 2020
Darrell Gene Cormier went to be with his Lord on Friday, November 20, 2020 following a lengthy battle with cancer.
Darrell was an avid gardener and trainer of his precious show dogs, with whom he won many championships, trophies and ribbons. He was also devoted to American Legion Baseball, who he supported with much of his time and effort.
He...
Lana Grout
Nov 19, 2020
Lana Grout, 82, born to Eve and Maurius Manuel on September 11, 1938, went to meet our Loving Lord, who she adored so much on November 19, 2020. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, November 23, 2020 at 11 a.m. in St. Raphael Catholic Church. The Very Rev. Anthony Fontenot, Celebrant. Burial will follow in Pine...
Jeffery Wayne Leger
Nov 18, 2020
Jeffery Wayne Leger, 23, of Lake Charles went to meet his Lord and Savior on November 18, 2020. A Celebration of his life will be held at the Roc Church in Sulphur, LA on November 25, 2020 at 12:00 PM. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM.
Jeffery was born on August 25, 1997 in Sulphur, LA. He graduated from Parkview...
Melinda Diane Graves
Nov 18, 2020
Melinda Diane Graves, 70, of Lake Charles passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 in a Pineville, LA nursing facility.
A graveside service will take place in Consolata Cemetery on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 3:00 PM under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Joann Joubert
Nov 18, 2020
JoAnn LeBleu Joubert, a native of Moss Bluff, LA, and a resident of Eagle Nest, NM, passed away on November 18 at her beloved mountain home after a six-year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by friends and family.
An avid skier, she liked to hike, garden, and be outdoors. She fiercely loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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