Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Emma Ray Hornsby
Dec 22, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Emma Ray Hornsby, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of the Lake Charles community, who left this world on December 22, 2024, at the age of 92. She was born on May 29, 1932, in Hardy County, Kentucky. She lived most of her young life in the Kentucky/West...
John "Johnny" Edmund Mouton Sr.
Dec 22, 2024
John Edmund Mouton Sr passed away after a brief battle with cardiac issues Sunday December 22, 2024.
John is preceded in death by his son John Edmund Mouton Jr, sister, brother, and his parents.
John is survived by his loving wife Connie Hungerford Mouton, son Scott Allen Mouton, and twin grandchildren John Alexander Mouton and Amanda Patricia Mouton.
John was a loving family...
Charles Rist
Dec 22, 2024
Charles Edward Rist, 85, passed away on December 22, 2024 in Lake Charles, LA. He was born August 6, 1939 to Edgar and Emma Rist in Metairie Ridge, LA.
He graduated from Southwestern Louisiana University and married Eleanor Mougeot on June 5, 1962 at St. Mary of False River in New Roads, LA. He retired from Baton Rouge Water Company...
Mildred Vincent
Dec 22, 2024
Mildred Vincent was born June 27, 1926 to her parents Regina LeBlanc and Paul Miller in Sunset, Louisiana and passed away on December 22, 2024. Mildred was predeceased by her loving husband Leon Vincent; her parents; two brothers, Harry ‘Pistol Pete’ Miller and Gerald Miller; grandson Joseph “Joe” Welch; and son Ronald “Ronnie” Vincent.
She and her husband, Leon Vincent married...
Julie Stoker Landry
Dec 22, 2024
Julie Landry, aka Juju, Juju Bean, Julie Poolie, passed away following a brief illness after a long, courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis on December 22, 2024.
Born and raised in Lake Charles, she married Dennis Landry in 1983, and together they raised their two sons, Taylor and Stuart.
Throughout her life, she brought sunshine and laughter into everyone she met. A wonderful...
William Anderson Weatherly
Dec 21, 2024
William “Bill” Anderson Weatherly, age 89, of Clayton, North Carolina, formerly of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at his residence.
He was born in Hickory Flat, Mississippi on May 4, 1935 to the late Charles Everett Weatherly and the late Vinnie Mae Webb Weatherly.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...
Eugene "Gene" Gilbert
Dec 21, 2024
Eugene “Gene” Gilbert, 84, of Sulphur, LA, passed away on December 21, 2024, at Harbor Hospice Care Facility. Gene was born on April 12, 1940, in Sulphur, LA, to Ovey and Emitile Gilbert. Gene served in the United States Marine Corp division from 1958-1962 where he attended the US Marine Division Equipment Operation School. After that time is when he...
Jeanette H. Prater
Dec 21, 2024
Jeanette Marie Hebert Prater, 78, of Westlake passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024, at her residence with family by her side.
Jeanette was born in Lake Charles on March 21, 1946, to Henry and Marie Hebert, two very good people and good parents. Both of them taught Jeanette the importance of kindness and sharing. Always be curious and remember that knowledge...
Paul Wayne Baker
Dec 21, 2024
Paul Wayne Baker, 86, of Westlake, LA passed away on December 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born on January 17, 1938, in White Plains, IN to Henry and Lennie Baker. Paul was in the United States Air Force and United States Army Reserves and proudly served his country for 12 years. He worked as an Aircraft...
Albert LeBleu
Dec 20, 2024
Albert LeBleu, age 75, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024, after living a life full of adventure and creativity. Albert was born on August 27, 1949, in Lake Charles, to Albert and Mildred LeBleu
Coming form a large musically inclined family, a love for rock and roll music inspired Al to sit behind his drum...
Sonya Cradeur Richard
Dec 20, 2024
Sonya Cradeur Richard, affectionately known as Nanny, Maw Maw, and Momma Sonya, passed away after a brief illness in Texas on December 20, 2024, at the age of sixty-eight. Sonya was a graduate of LaGrange High School, class of 1974. She worked for Landry’s and the Children’s Clinic. Her infectious smile, laughter, and her ability to connect with everyone she...
Beverly Jo Sanders Schalon
Dec 19, 2024
Beverly Jo Sanders Schalon of Lake Charles died December 19,2024.
Born in Starkville, MS in 1942 to Elmer and Frances Sanders, Beverly spent her childhood in Kentwood, LA, graduating from Kentwood High School in 1960, Always an adventurer and independent thinker, Beverly attended LSU (where she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority), choosing a major in zoology when pure...
Patricia "Pat" Ann Hebert
Dec 19, 2024
Patricia “Pat” Hebert, 81, of Sulphur, LA passed away on December 19, 2024, in a local care facility surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born on December 25, 1942, in Westlake, LA to Roscoe and Virginia Tower. She was a 1960 Westlake High School Graduate. Pat loved playing music, especially the piano and singing with family and friends. She...
Mary Jane Trahan Guillory
Dec 19, 2024
Mary Jane Trahan Guillory, born in Maurice, Louisiana on September 21, 1936, daughter of the late Avery and Rita (Granger) Trahan, passed away in her daughter’s residence on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the age of eighty-eight. A graduate of Fenton High School, Mary Jane worked as the cafeteria manager for Fenton High School. She was of the catholic faith....
Megan Stanford-Dykes
Dec 18, 2024
Megan Ryan Stanford-Dykes, 28, was born on October 24, 1996, in Lake Charles, LA, to Alex, II and Kim Stanford. Mrs. Stanford-Dykes passed away in her home on December 18, 2024. Megan grew up in Sulphur but farmed in Egan with her Dad. She loved fishing, traveling, and going to the beach with her family all while making memories.
Megan leaves...
Christopher Langley
Dec 18, 2024
Christopher "Bumper" Langley, 61, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on December 18, 2024.
Bumper was a free spirit who embraced life with a sense of adventure and a passion for his craft. A lifelong mechanic, he earned his nickname by dedicating himself to the work he loved, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew him.
Bumper was a great father...
Wrenley Rosalia-Ann Miller
Dec 18, 2024
Wrenley Rosalia-Ann Miller, infant daughter of Madilyn Elise Miller and Prestyn Scott Carleton, left this world and entered Heaven on December 18, 2024. She was born August 29, 2024 in Lake Charles. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Jonathan Lasage; great uncles, Johnny Miller, Steven Basden; aunt, Kylee Smith, and family friend, Zachary Smith. Wrenley is survived by...
Bertha Lee Watson
Dec 18, 2024
Bertha Lee Richard Watson, born in Kinder on March 7, 1931, daughter of the late Samuel and Lavinia Buller Lormand, passed away in a local care facility on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the age of ninety-three. Bertha, a devoted member of Indian Village United Pentecostal Church, retired from the Calcasieu Parish School Board as cafeteria manager of LaGrange High...
Mary Ellen Abshire
Dec 18, 2024
Mary Ellen Abshire, born in Kinder, Louisiana on April 17, 1950, daughter of the late Yeumen and Mabel Duplantis Lopez, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the age of seventy-four. Mary Ellen, a devoted member of the Catholic faith, enjoyed spending time with her beloved family and friends. In her spare time, her...
Mike Scanlon
Dec 17, 2024
Mike Scanlon, 81, of Sulphur passed away at his residence suddenly and unexpectedly.
Mike was born in Atlanta, Georgia, was raised in Windermere, Florida and was a longtime resident of Sulphur, Louisiana. He was a graduate of the University of New Mexico, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering. He served as an engineer at the local...
