Violet Savant Miller Ardoin

Violet Savant Miller Ardoin

Nov 29, 2020

Violet Lorie Yvonne Savant Miller Ardoin, 82, of Westlake, LA, died on Sunday, November 29, 2020 in a Jonesboro nursing center.

Mrs. Ardoin was born May 24, 1938 in Fenton, LA and was a longtime resident of Westlake.  She worked for the Calcasieu Parish School Board for twenty-five years, as the cafeteria worker for Westwood Elementary School and LaGrange Junior...

Johnny Guillory, Jr.

Johnny Guillory, Jr.

Nov 29, 2020

Johnny Guillory, Jr., 86, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 9:30 PM on Sunday, November 29, 2020 in a local care facility.

Mr. Guillory was born August 15, 1934 in Opelousas, LA, but lived most of his life in Lake Charles, LA.  He worked as a laborer in the construction industry and was a longtime member of Immaculate Heart of...

Gary Anthony Williams Sr.

Gary Anthony Williams Sr.

Nov 29, 2020

Gary Anthony Williams, Sr., of Iowa, born on January 27, 1945 in Morgan City, son of the late Stanley J. Williams and Eula Mae Boudreaux, passed away in a local hospital on Sunday, November 29, 2020, at the age of 75. Gary attended Morgan City High. He served in the Louisiana National Guard from 1965 to 1971 and was in...

Phyllis Ann Deslatte

Phyllis Ann Deslatte

Nov 29, 2020

Phyllis Ann Deslatte, 67 of Lake Charles, died on Sunday, November 29, 2020.  She was born on October 3, 1953 to the late Phillip and Shirley Deslatte. 

Phyllis was a big LSU and Saints fan.  She loved to fish, cook, and spend time with her family and friends.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Aaron Delatte...

Charles Junius Benoit

Charles Junius Benoit

Nov 29, 2020

Charles Junius Benoit, 91, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 8:35 AM on Sunday, November 29, 2020 in his residence.

Mr. Benoit was born September 24, 1929 in Morgan City, LA and was a life-long resident of the Lake Charles area.  He graduated from Lake Charles High School, where he proudly represented the Wildcats and #23 on the football field. ...

Jimmy Wayne Curtis, Sr.

Jimmy Wayne Curtis, Sr.

Nov 29, 2020

Jimmy Wayne Curtis Sr., 72 of Ragley, LA was called to his Heavenly home on November 29, 2020.

Jimmy was born in Boynton, OK, one of four children born to Clifford Marion and Barbara Curtis on June 28, 1948,

He worked as an engineer in the oil field until his retirement. If he was not found spending time with his...

Charles Cart

Charles Cart

Nov 28, 2020

Charles Cart, 82, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 in a local hospital.

He was born on November 21, 1938 in Lake Charles, LA to Raoul and Addie Cart. He loved Jesus, his family, and McNeese Football. He was a dedicated member of Trinity Baptist Church and a teacher in Calcasieu Parish schools for 33 years.

Mr. Cart is survived...

Nita J. Crader

Nita J. Crader

Nov 28, 2020

Nita J. Crader, born on April 25, 1941, daughter of the late Felix and Georgianna (Fontenot) Moore, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at the age of 79. Nita was a CNA and worked at Golden Age of Welsh. She enjoyed taking care of others. She is preceded in death by her parents; spouse, Emile J. Crader, Sr.; sons,...

Brent Lumpkin

Brent Lumpkin

Nov 28, 2020

William Brent Lumpkin, 71, was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, November 28, 2020, following a brief illness.

A life-long resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Brent was a 1968 graduate of his beloved Lake Charles High School and attended Louisiana State University. He received his real estate license in 1970 and was a licensed broker with Lumpkin Properties from...

Ronald Wayne Coleman

Ronald Wayne Coleman

Nov 28, 2020

   On Saturday November 28, 2020, after enjoying a great bowl of shrimp gumbo, and watching the LSU game, Ronnie passed away in the comfort of his home.  The last few years he fought lung disease.  He fought hard, and in his own way kept us all still laughing.

   “Ronnie”, “Grandpa”, “Daddy”, will be missed.  His wife of almost fifty...

Willie Jean Lebleu

Willie Jean Lebleu

Nov 27, 2020

Willie Jean LeBleu, born on November 2, 1936, daughter of the late Willie and Hazel (Hebert) Breaux, passed away in a local hospital on Friday, November 27, 2020, at the age of 84. Willie Jean was a graduate of Iowa High School. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in LeBleu Settlement. Spending time with family and friends...

John Aubrey Foreman Sr.

John Aubrey Foreman Sr.

Nov 27, 2020

John Aubrey Foreman, Sr., 79, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 in Opelousas, LA.

Mr. Foreman was a 1959 graduate of LaGrange High School and retired from Vista Chemical.  He enjoyed fishing, dancing to Cajun French music and was a member of the CFMA for many years.  He was often the life of the party with a...

Barbara Ann Delhommer

Barbara Ann Delhommer

Nov 25, 2020

Barbara Ann Jackson Delhommer, 77, of Moss Bluff passed away Wednesday November 25, 2020 at home with her loved ones.

Mrs. Delhommer was a lifelong resident of the Lake Charles area.  She was a graduate of LaGrange High School.  She was both creative and gifted with many talents.  Having owned a local florist, University Flower Shop, she shared a love...

Bobby G. Weatherford

Bobby G. Weatherford

Nov 25, 2020

Bobby Gerald Weatherford, 86, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. He was born on June 12, 1934 in Kinder, LA. He lived in Lake Charles for over 60 years.  

Bobby was a 1952 graduate of Kinder High School. After active duty in the United States Army, he attended and...

Billie Jackson Grindol

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

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

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

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

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

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...