Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Philip Blair
Jan 11, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Philip Alexander Blair, 74, of Lake Charles. Phil passed away peacefully at home on January 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on August 27, 1950, Phil was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a proud graduate of LaGrange High School, Class of 1969. His career in...
Ray LeDoux
Jan 10, 2025
Ray E. LeDoux, 75, passed away on January 10, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was born on October 4, 1949, in Lake Charles to Elven and Amy Castille LeDoux.
Ray was a joyful presence in the lives of all who knew him. He dedicated many years to coaching baseball, sharing his love for the sport and inspiring young athletes....
Michael Cline
Jan 10, 2025
Michael Lee Cline, 75, a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully in his home on January 10, 2025, with his wife by his side.
In 2022, Michael, after his diagnosis of osteosarcoma in the tibia, fought everyday with great determination. He accepted the journey on which God had placed him. Michael knew that prayers on his behalf helped...
Anna "Mawmaw Chubby" Richards
Jan 9, 2025
Anna "Mawmaw Chubby" Richards, 85, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 24, 1939, in Sudetenland, Germany. Anna lived a life full of love, family, and devotion.
It was in Hanau that Anna met the love of her life while he was stationed there with the U.S. Army. Together, they built a...
Ronald Wayne Greenman
Jan 8, 2025
It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Ronny Greenman, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Ronny was born on November 26, 1953, in Crowley, Louisiana, and departed this world on January 8, 2025, surrounded by family. He was 71 years old.
Ronny was proceeded in death by father, William "Cotton" Greenman, mother Hilda, niece, Melissa Greenman,...
Nguyễn Văn Toàn
Jan 8, 2025
Nguyen Van Toan, 64, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on January 8, 2025. He was born on October 1, 1960, in Phan Thiet, Vietnam, to Nguyen Thi Hanh and Nguyen Van Huy.
A man of deep faith, Nguyen Van Toan built his life on his unwavering trust in God. His devotion was evident in everything he did and served as...
Troy Kent Derouen
Jan 7, 2025
Troy Kent Derouen, 63, passed away at his home on January 7, 2025. Born and raised in Lake Charles, LA on July 28, 1961 to Wilbert "T-Boy" Derouen and Virgie Marcantel Derouen.
A graduate of Barbe High School, Class of 1979, Troy worked at PPG Industries and Westlake Chemical where he worked as an operator for 33 years, ending with his...
Bonnie Rae Hawkins
Jan 7, 2025
Bonnie Rae Hawkins, born on December 28, 1938, passed away on January 7, 2025, in Sulphur, LA. Bonnie was known for her altruistic nature and caring spirit, always putting the needs of others before her own. Her intelligence and compassion left a lasting impact on all.
Bonnie is survived by her children, Mary LeBleu, Marcus Cornell, Paul Cornell Sr. and...
Dr. Ronald Moore Lewis, Sr., MD
Jan 6, 2025
Dr. Ronald Moore Lewis, MD, 91, of Lake Charles passed away Monday, January 6, 2025, in the comfort of his home. Dr. Lewis was born September 8, 1933 in El Dorado, AR to William Colvin Lewis and Mary Catherine Hammonds Lewis where he was raised.
He completed his Pre-Med degree in 1954 at Louisiana Tech University where he was a proud...
Adam Levy Malveaux, Jr.
Jan 6, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Adam Levy Malveaux, Jr. "Juney Boy." He departed this life after a brief illness on Monday, January 6, 2025 at the age of 70. He was born on November 21, 1954 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Adam was a proud graduate of LaGrange High School Class of 1973 and obtained...
Kenneth Lake Jr.
Jan 6, 2025
Kenneth Brandt Lake Jr. (K.B.)
Kenneth Brandt Lake Jr.(K.B. or Jack), 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2025. Born on July 30, 1931, to Mattie Catherine Clarke and Kenneth Brandt Lake, K.B. led a life of dedication and service.
K.B. proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War, where he oversaw the medical unit. Throughout his life,...
Tony Lewis
Jan 5, 2025
Tony Lewis, 65, of Saratoga, Arkansas passed away on January 5, 2025 in a Houston Hospital following a brief illness.
Tony was a native of Lake Charles and was raised in Moss Bluff. He was a superintendent in the commercial construction industry. Tony was a man rooted and grounded strongly in his faith as Christian who enjoyed spending time with The...
Charles Richard Koenig
Jan 5, 2025
Charles Richard Koenig, 96, of Lake Charles, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025. Charles was born in Baton Rouge, on January 4, 1929, to August and Lura Koenig. He was a graduate of Louisiana State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and was a professional engineer.
Following graduation, he was employed by Freeport Sulphur Company, where he worked as a...
Jerry Hardey
Jan 5, 2025
Jerry Hardey of Westlake, born on December 6, 1932, passed away in his residence on January 5, 2025, at the age of 92. Cremation has been entrusted to Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Wendell Neal Courville
Jan 4, 2025
Wendell Courville, 61, of Royse City, Texas passed away at his residence suddenly and unexpectedly on January 6, 2025.
Wendell was a native of Lake Charles and was a 1981 graduate of Barbe High School. While being raised in Lake Charles, he played baseball for the South Lake Charles Little League and was active with his family at Our Lady Queen...
Charles "Chuck" Raymond Loftin, Sr.
Jan 4, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Raymond Loftin Sr. 84, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 4, 1940, in Lake Charles, Chuck lived a full life of adventure, kindness, and deep connections.
Chuck grew up surrounded by siblings and cousins, often reminiscing about running barefoot along the country roads...
Velma Morgan
Jan 4, 2025
Velma Lee Morgan, 90, of Lake Charles, LA passed away peacefully surrounded by family at 9:02 PM on Saturday, January 4, 2025 in a local assisted living facility. She was born April 19, 1934 in DeRidder, LA to Enos and Clemence LeJune.
She grew up in Ragley, LA, and was a graduate of Ragley High School. During her high school years,...
Alfonso Guerrini
Jan 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alfonso “Al” Robert Guerrini, a cherished father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who departed this life peacefully on January 3, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on November 9, 1935, in Houston, TX,
Al was a proud graduate of the University of Houston. While in college Al served in the...
Paul Donald Nelson
Jan 2, 2025
Paul Donald Nelson, 81, of Lake Charles LA, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Paul, who was known as Don to family and friends, was born in Burke, LA on January 28, 1943, to Joseph Vinton Nelson and Bertina Rita Orsot Nelson and moved to Lake Charles, LA with his family as a young child....
Robert Kennedy
Dec 31, 2024
We laid Robert Christoher “Chris” Kennedy to rest at 2:00 PM on his birthday, Monday, January 6, 2025. He passed away on December 31, 2024 in a local hospital. He was born on January 6, 1966 to Jimmy Kennedy and Elsie Ray Johnson in Freeport, Texas.
Those left to cherish his memory are, his siblings, Reno Kennedy, Melonie Lester, Cathy Corbello,...
