Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Salvador Samuel "Sam" Lombardo Jr.
Aug 11, 2025
Salvador Samuel “Sam” Lombardo, Jr., born on January 1, 1949, in New Orleans, passed away peacefully at his home on August 11, 2025, at the age of seventy-six. A proud graduate of the University of New Orleans, Sam pursued his talent as a self-employed glassblower. A devoted student of God’s word, he was a longtime attendee of Kinder Bible Church....
Betty Lou Sonnier
Aug 10, 2025
Betty Lou Sonnier, born in Sulphur, Louisiana on January 7, 1936, the youngest daughter of the late Sylvia "Big Momma" LeJeune Sonnier of Estherwood, LA and the late John "Big Daddy" Alcee Sonnier of Crowley, LA. Betty Lou Sonnier passed softly from this world and entered the gates of Heaven on August 10, 2025, at the age of 89. She...
Wildria Fay Hay Fuselier
Aug 10, 2025
Wildria Fay Hay Fuselier, 95, passed away peacefully at home in Fenton, LA on the very land where she was born. She was the only child of Alton and Kate Peloquin Hay born September 2, 1929. Fay graduated from Fenton High School and Mathieu Business College. She worked for United Gas Pipe Line for 4 years then married her beloved...
Barbara Roberts Gunn Gayle
Aug 9, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Roberts Gunn Gayle, 97, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on August 9, 2025 in Lake Charles, LA. But it is with great joy that we celebrate her long and happy life.
She was born on April 23, 1928 in Martin, TN to James D. Roberts and Clara...
Tony Vickery
Aug 9, 2025
Tony Clyde Vickery, 78, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on March 5, 1947, in Winfield, Alabama, to Clyde Vickery and Christine Tyree Vickery.
Tony proudly served his country as a medic in the United States Army, stationed at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. Following...
Kathrine Prater
Aug 8, 2025
Kathrine Brown Prater, 93, passed away peacefully Friday, August 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 22, 1931, to Myrtle and Jesse “Jake” James Brown.
Kathrine was devoted to her family and cherished spending quality time with them. She had a love for reading and enjoyed traveling the country with her husband in their RV, attending RV...
Lloyd Calcote, Jr.
Aug 8, 2025
Lloyd Leslie “LL” Calcote, Jr., 79, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully at 3:25 PM on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Harbor Hospice.
LL was born on August 1, 1946, to Lloyd Leslie Sr. and Anna Mae (Stevenson) Calcote in Little Rock, AR. He grew up in El Dorado, AR, and graduated from Louisiana Tech with a BS in Engineering in...
Enola Marie Bourgeois
Aug 8, 2025
Enola Marie Bourgeois, 94, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on July 7, 1931, in Church Point, Louisiana, to Julius Duplechain and Hyacinth Thibodeaux Duplechain.
Enola’s life was defined by faith, family, and a generous heart. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother and grandmother, a...
Kenneth Lowry
Aug 7, 2025
Kenneth Harry Lowry, 65, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 15, 1960, in Kinder, Louisiana, to Evelyn and Cecil Lowry.
Kenneth was a skilled carpenter and a longtime member of Life Point Pentecostal Church, where he served faithfully for 34 years. He played bass guitar during services and found great...
Joseph Leo Gayle Jr.
Aug 6, 2025
Joseph Leo Gayle Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 6th, surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Mary Stoker Gayle; his daughters Jessica Anne Smith (Neal) and Emily Claire Chisholm (Ryan); and his son Matthew Thomas Gayle (Kari). Joe was also a proud grandfather to Brooklyn Olivia Ramos, Cole William...
Glenna Louise Deshotel
Aug 6, 2025
Glenna Louise Skaggs Deshotel, 76, of Carlyss passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in a local care facility, surrounded by family.
Ms. Deshotel was born in Mesa, AZ. She was a graduate of Roseburg High School in OR. She met her husband, Larry Deshotel in San Diego, CA where she worked as a Beautician. In 1973 they moved to Sulphur, LA...
Sindy Renee Connor
Aug 6, 2025
Sindy Renee Connor, born in Lake Charles on March 7, 1989, passed away August 6, 2025, at the age of thirty-six. Sindy, a graduate of Barbe High School, worked in sales for Martin GMC and Billy Navarre. She enjoyed drawing, being outdoors, watching movies and traveling. Survivors are her husband, Parker Connor; sons, Jason and Logan Connor; parents, Brent and...
Barbara Nell Granger Sexton
Aug 5, 2025
Barbara Nell Granger Sexton, 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 17, 1940, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to her beloved parents Hazel Fontenot and Pierre Benjamin Granger.
Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family, whom she...
Charles A. "T-Man" Jackson, Jr.
Aug 5, 2025
Charles A. “T-Man” Jackson, Jr., a proud lifelong resident of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on March 27, 1948, to Charles A. Jackson, Sr., and Virginia Trahan Jackson, Charles was raised in Lake Charles and shaped by his community. He attended St. Margaret Catholic School, and graduated from LaGrange...
Brian David Cormier
Aug 4, 2025
Brian David Cormier, 52 of Iowa, LA, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on July 7, 1973. Brian was a 1991 graduate of Iowa High School and a 1995 graduate of McNeese State University. He had a career in the gaming industry. Brian is survived by his parents, Jeff and Mary...
Brunella Marie Landry
Aug 3, 2025
Brunella Marie Landry, 61, went home to be with the Lord on August 3, 2025 in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on October 30, 1963 in Lafayette, LA to Clifton Harrison and Mary Alfred Lewis.
Brunella was a follower of Jesus Christ for 40 years. She enjoyed listening to worship, having impromptu bible studies, and sharing the Word of...
Geneva Marie Guillory
Aug 3, 2025
Geneva Marie Guillory, 62, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, in a local hospital. Born on April 27, 1963, in Welsh, she was the beloved daughter of the late Edmond and Ivine Benoit Deshotel. A graduate of Bell City High School, Geneva was known for her vibrant spirit and joyful heart. She found happiness in...
John-Jose Connor Welsh
Aug 2, 2025
John-Jose Connor Welsh, age 20, passed away on August 2, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Born on September 18, 2004, in Guatemala City, Guatemala, Connor was lovingly adopted by John and Valeria Moses Welsh, who gave him a home filled with love and laughter.
Connor lived life with open arms and an open heart. His energy was magnetic. When he entered...
Jonathan Curtis Vince
Aug 2, 2025
Jonathan Curtis Vince, 42, of Many died Saturday, August 2, 2025 in Many.
Funeral services will be at 10 AM Saturday, August 9, in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel in Moss Bluff. The Rev. Lloyd Carroll will officiate. Burial will be in Green Oaks Cemetery in Kinder. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Friday and from 8:00...
Alexis Nichole Anderson
Aug 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alexis Nichole Anderson, who left us on August 1, 2025, at the age of 31. Born on July 14, 1994, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Alexis was a beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend. She grew up surrounded by the beauty of the outdoors, with a deep love for the...
