Trudie Pollard
Apr 28, 2025
Trudie Ann Pollard passed away peacefully at her home in Lake Charles on April 28, 2025. She was born on November 14, 1965, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to John Durden Jr. and Lena Carona Durden.
Trudie was known by those closest to her as organized, caring, generous, and a true caretaker. Her memory lives on in the many lives she touched.
She...
Francis McVay
Apr 27, 2025
Francis Evers McVay, 99, of Montgomery, Louisiana and formerly of Westlake, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday April 27, 2025, following a brief illness.
Francis was a native of Haynesville and a longtime resident of Westlake. She retired as a nurse from West Cameron Calcasieu Hospital after many years of dedicated and devoted service to the many...
Barbara Menard Pearson
Apr 27, 2025
Barbara Menard Pearson passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She was born on September 15, 1946, to Oris Menard and Wanda Hayes Menard in Gueydan, Louisiana.
Barbara was known for her incredible work ethic, a trait she proudly passed on to her children. Throughout her life, she wore many hats, including Master Florist and co-owner of...
Gerald Adam Prejean
Apr 27, 2025
Gerald Adam Prejean, a native of Lacassine, and a resident of Lake Charles, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025 in his residence surrounded by his loving and devoted family. Gerald was born in Lake Charles on June 3, 1963, son of the late Simmon and Edna Victorian Prejean. He worked as a carpenter, and in maintenance for the pipeline industry....
Maryetta C. Smith
Apr 26, 2025
Maryetta E. Chilson Smith passed away at 4:06pm Saturday April 26, 2025 at Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles, LA. She was born in Baton Rouge to Fred Jerome and Mary Earle Chilson. Shortly after her arrival, the family made Lake Charles their home. Maryetta was a graduate of Lake Charles High School and McNeese State University.
Her passion in...
David Cormier
Apr 24, 2025
David Brian Cormier, a beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away on April 24, 2025, just a few days shy of his 69th birthday. Born on May 1, 1956, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, David lived a life filled with hard work, quiet humor, and a love for music and dancing.
A true jack of all trades, David spent most...
Brandon Holland
Apr 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brandon Keith Holland, 44, of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Brandon was born on October 17, 1980, and left us on April 24, 2025. He was a beloved son, devoted father, and a cherished friend.
Brandon was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. During his time in the military...
Elista Domingue Price
Apr 24, 2025
Elista Domingue Price
Elista Elizabeth Domingue Price, 96, died at 7:46 AM on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in a local hospital.
Born in Scott, Louisiana to Ellis Domingue and Edma Myers Domingue, Mrs. Price was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School. She was a bus driver for the Calcasieu Parish...
Carl Ardoin
Apr 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wilson Carl Ardoin, age 85, who left this world on April 24, 2025. Carl was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many.
He was born on July 30, 1939 in Mamou, Louisiana to Sidney and Elda Fontenot Ardoin.
Carl dedicated 30 years of his life to working at Citgo,...
Virginia Bowdon
Apr 23, 2025
Virginia Kirkland Bowdon, a beloved mother, grandmother, and steadfast community member, passed peacefully at the age of 96 on April 23, 2025, in Sunnyvale, Texas. Born on December 28, 1928, in Montgomery, Alabama, Virginia led a life filled with love, faith, and a profound dedication to her family and community.
Virginia graduated from the Texas State College for Women with a...
Robert "Bob" Reed
Apr 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" Clifton Reed, a cherished father, and friend. Robert, known simply as Bob to those who loved him, was born on May 8, 1953, in Henderson, KY and spent his final days in Ragley, LA. He left us on April 23, 2025, at the age of 71.
Bob was...
Ellen Theresa Betz
Apr 22, 2025
Born September 2, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, Ellen was the daughter of James and Mary Leonard. She attended Nativity of Our Lord Elementary School and St. Mary High School. She married Andrew John Betz in 1962 and together they shared 53 happy years of marriage. Ellen and Andy lived in Chicago, Illinois, until 1973 before coming to Lake Charles with...
James Farque
Apr 22, 2025
James Keith Farque, 68, passed away in Houston, TX with his beloved wife, Kelly at his bedside, on April 22, 2025. He was born on March 24, 1957 to John W. Farque and Earlie Fontenot Farque in Lake Charles, LA.
Keith was a proud graduate of Grand Lake High School and the dedicated owner and operator of an oilfield transportation...
Glenn Hickingbottom
Apr 19, 2025
Glenn Edward Hickingbottom, 58, was called home by his Heavenly Father on Saturday April 19, 2025, following a long battle with cancer.
Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Edward Louis and Reva Joyce Welch Hickingbottom, Glenn was a 1984 graduate of Sam Houston High School and attended McNeese State University. He served his country for eight years in the United States Army,...
Janet M. Eloi
Apr 19, 2025
Janet Myrtle Eloi, affectionately known as "Net" to her beloved grandchildren, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, in Sulphur, Louisiana, at the age of 92, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 20, 1932, in Gretna, Louisiana, Janet was the daughter of the late Ramon Solidum and Elsie Daigle. She was also preceded in death by her sister,...
Penelope Song Richard
Apr 18, 2025
August 21, 2016 - April 18, 2025
With deepest sorrow and immeasurable love, we share the passing of our sweet angel, Penelope Song Richard, age 8, on Friday, April 18, 2025.
Born on August 21, 2016, Penelope lived in Texas City, Texas, where she filled every room with light, laughter, and movement. She was beautiful and bright, clever and kind-radiating a joy...
Roger Leon Miller Jr.
Apr 17, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Roger Leon Miller Jr., who left us on April 17, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on March 1, 1961, in Metairie, LA, Roger was a true grit Louisiana man who spent most of his life in Lake Charles.
Roger was known as a "gearhead" who loved old cars...
Russel Bello
Apr 17, 2025
Russel James Bello, Jr., passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the age of 86 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 26, 1938, in his grandfather's sharecropper's home in Edgerly, Louisiana, where Doctor A. H. Forman birthed him. Russel was raised in Vinton, Louisiana, and lived there until 1967 when he moved...
Jeffry Kent Rhodes
Apr 17, 2025
Jeffry Kent Rhodes, 54, of Addis, Louisiana, went to his eternal resting place on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Jeff was born April 21, 1970, in Ft. Worth, Texas. He graduated from Big Spring High School in 1988. He worked for Tokai Carbon, formerly known as Sid Richardson Carbon Company. Jeff will always be remembered for his kind heart, strong work...
Janet Fontenot
Apr 16, 2025
Janet Fontenot, born in Lake Charles on January 24, 1950, daughter of the late Theo and Julia LeBleu Fontenot, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the age of seventy-five. Janet worked for Wal-Mart and was also a truck driver for many years. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and spending time with family. Janet is survived by her children, John Chesson,...