Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Alfredo Jesus Pena Jr.
May 20, 2025
Alfredo Jesus Pena, Jr., born in Victoria, Texas on June 15, 1968, son of Alfredo and Lucynina Lopez Pena, Sr., passed away unexpectedly in a local hospital on May 20, 2025, at the age of 56. Alfredo was a graduate of Mathis High School in Mathis, Texas and worked in sales for Martin Freightliner. In his spare time, Alfredo enjoyed...
Michael Detlef Ford
May 19, 2025
Michael Detlef Ford, 58, of Sulphur, LA passed away on May 19, 2025, in Houston, TX. He was born on August 25, 1966, in Sulphur, LA to Leon and Barbara Ford. He enjoyed coaching Little League baseball as well as teaching Special education classes at various local schools, including his last school, Sulphur High School. Michael was a sports advocate...
Yvonne Priola
May 19, 2025
Yvonne Marie Hebert Priola, 74, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and love.
Born on December 14, 1950, in Lake Charles to Milton Joseph Hebert and Evelyn Ruth Mathis Hebert, Yvonne was a woman of warmth, devotion, and kindness. Her life revolved around what mattered most-her children and grandchildren. She never missed a moment. Whether it...
Melvin Clarence "Slug" Sullivan
May 19, 2025
Melvin Clarence “Slug” Sullivan, 93, of Lake Charles passed away at 2:55 PM on Monday, May 19, 2025 in a local hospital.
He was born on January 23, 1932, in Lake Charles, where he spent his entire life surrounded by family and friends. Mr. Sullivan dedicated much of his career as a skilled pipefitter, working for Halliburton and later Firestone.
Outside of...
Charles "Chuck" Lindon Bowman
May 19, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Lindon Bowman of Lafayette, Louisiana, died peacefully in his sleep in the AMG Specialty Hospital in Lafayette on Monday, May 19, 2025. Chuck's health had been in decline for several years, and God finally welcomed him home surrounded by his children and loved ones. Those left to cherish his memory are too numerous to name here, but most...
Judy Bryant
May 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Judy Ann Bryant, who passed away on May 19, 2025, in her beloved hometown of Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Born on July 17, 1950, to Melvin Moreaux and Exmae Mott Moreaux, Judy was a steadfast presence in the Lake Charles community. For 27 years, she dedicated her talents and kindness to...
Nadlene Louise Thomas
May 18, 2025
Nadlene Louise Thomas, born in Sulphur on February 13, 1962, daughter of the late Arthur Steve and Roseanner Frank, passed away in a local care facility on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the age of sixty-three. She was a graduate of Vinton High School, and a faithful member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Nadlene worked as a CNA for many...
Priscilla Jane Daigle
May 17, 2025
Priscilla Jane Daigle, 78, of Sulphur, LA died May 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in a local care facility. Priscilla was born on September 21,1946, in Sulphur, LA to Melvel and Irene Landry. Priscilla enjoyed being outdoors watching her hummingbirds and listening to her wind chimes. Priscilla also enjoyed needlepointing and a little crocheting, she was also a...
DeWana "Dee" Elter
May 16, 2025
DeWana, “Dee” Mary Elter, 87, of Lake Charles, passed away on Friday May 16, 2025, at a local care facility following a lengthily illness.
Dee was a native of Elton and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She retired from Calcasieu Marine National Bank after many years of service to the Lake Charles Community. She was also a longtime volunteer with...
Marvin Nelson
May 16, 2025
Marvin "Frank" Nelson, 85, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully at home in Lake Charles, LA on Friday, May 16, 2025. Frank was born and raised in Robeline, Louisiana, and made Lake Charles his home for the past 61 years. He was a generous and devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who will be deeply missed.
Frank was a proud 1957...
Linda Deshotel Monceaux
May 16, 2025
Linda Gayle Deshotel Monceaux, born in Oakdale on September 8, 1952, daughter of Amson and Viney Deshotel, passed away May 16, 2025, at the age of seventy-two. Linda graduated from Oakdale High School and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, LeBleu Settlement. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, quilting, gardening, flowers, making crafts and watching her grandchildren play sports. She...
Gail Cormie
May 15, 2025
Gail Elaine Noel Cormie, 83, of Lake Charles, passed away on Thursday May 15, 2025, in a local care center following an extended illness.
Gail was born in Wichita, Kansas and lived most of her life in the Lake area. She was a health enthusiast that was well known for her cooking skills, but most importantly a devoted wife, mother, grandmother...
Dale Howell
May 15, 2025
Dale Evans Howell, 81, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025. Born in Mobile, Alabama, on July 19, 1943, Dale was the son of the late Bernard and Rosie Leytham Howell.
A proud and decorated veteran, Dale served his country with distinction as a Green Beret in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. His bravery and...
Charles Mark Rosteet
May 15, 2025
Charles Mark Rosteet, born in Lake Charles on November 12, 1953, son of the late Roger and Lillian Authement Rosteet, passed away surrounded by his loving family on, May 15, 2025, at the age of seventy-one. Charles graduated from Lake Charles High School and served in the United States Army. During his early years, he enjoyed camping, dirt biking, working...
Beverly Boling
May 14, 2025
Beverly Jane Boling, 73, passed away peacefully at a nursing facility in Katy Texas on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Beverly was born November 6, 1951 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to the late Harold Adams Boling and Vivian Blake Boling.
She lived most of her life in Lake Charles and was a graduate of LaGrange High School and McNeese...
Ethel Stanford
May 14, 2025
Ethel Marie Carrier Stanford, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on December 21, 1928, in Church Point, Louisiana, Ethel lived a life filled with love and dedication to her family, making her home in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
As a devoted homemaker, Ethel poured her heart into nurturing...
Robert Stanley Grove
May 14, 2025
Robert Stanley Grove, born in Maryland on September 8, 1946, son of the late Chauncey and Helen Arney Grove, passed away in a local hospital on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the age of 78. He is survived by his wife, Belinda Grove and numerous other family and friends. Robert was a truck driver and enjoyed playing cards and carpentry....
Billie Johnson
May 13, 2025
Billie Rae Johnson (1927-2025)
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Billie Johnson, who passed away peacefully on May 13th, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Born on March 15, 1927, in Glenmora, Louisiana, Billie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
Billie is survived by her children, Kenneth, Barry, and Cynthia; grandchildren, Emily, Mickey, Beth, Jacob, and Amy. She...
William Voris "Bill" King
May 13, 2025
William Voris “Bill” King, 82, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away peacefully, at home, on May 13, 2025.
Born on April 9, 1943, Bill was a proud lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He graduated from Sewanee Military Academy, and earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Louisiana Tech University. Shortly after, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served honorably during the...
Octavia Harris Dotson
May 13, 2025
Octavia Harris Dotson, 88, passed away on May 13, 2025 in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on January 18, 1937 in Oakdale, LA to Frank Harris and Viola Willis Harris.
She was devoted to her husband and her family. She had many friends over the years that she cherished and were like family to her. She spent many afternoons...
