Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Ronald "Ronnie" James Trahan
May 4, 2025
Ronald “Ronnie” James Trahan, born in Jennings on November 24, 1955, son of the late Oleaus and Laura Trahan, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the age of sixty-nine. A graduate of Hackberry High School and of the catholic faith. Ronnie worked in the oilfield until he retired. He enjoyed sitting on his porch and riding in his...
Stashua J. "Stash" Ellender
May 3, 2025
Stashua “Stash” J Ellender, 48, was called to his heavenly home on May 3rd, 2025. Stash was born to Donald and Melinda Ellender and was raised in Carlyss, LA. He was the oldest of two boys, being big brother to Derrick Ellender. At five years old, he found a love for baseball which continued all the way through high school....
Billie Kuehn
May 3, 2025
She was more than the central figure in the lives of her eight children. Billie Jean Crochet Kuehn passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children and family on Saturday, May 3, 2025. She was 89 years old, but oh, how she wanted to celebrate her 90th on June 18th!
Mom was born June 18, 1935, in Baker, Louisiana and...
Lyn James Lanchbury
May 3, 2025
Lyn James Lanchbury, born in Maesteg, Wales on November 7, 1957, son of the late Brian and Pamela Rickets Lanchbury, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the age of sixty-seven. Lyn served for many years in the Territorial Army Welsh Guards. A graduate of Maesteg High School and Lyn received a degree from Leicester University. While living in...
Remola Barton
May 2, 2025
Remola R. Barton, born in Memphis, Tennessee, June 30, 1928, passed away quietly at her daughter's home in Lake Charles on May 2, 2025, at age 96.
She grew up a country girl in rural Newton County, Mississippi. Her mother Willie Mae and beloved grandfather William T. Cleveland (Papa Will) and grandmother (Grandma Sally) provided a good life...
Daniel "Danny" Kingston Johnson
Apr 30, 2025
Daniel Kingston Johnson, affectionately known as Danny, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025, in Pensacola, Florida, at the age of 64. Born on May 25, 1960, in Lake Charles, Louisiana
A proud graduate of St. Louis High School, Danny went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Tulane University, where he was a proud member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. He...
John Terrell Fruge
Apr 30, 2025
John Terrell Fruge, lover of life, 82, of Lake Charles passed away at 12:53 PM on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in a Lafayette hospital.
Terrell was born on September 22, 1942 in Jennings, LA. He was a graduate of Sulphur High School and attended McNeese State University.
In his younger years, he spent time with his beloved Grandpaw Fruge in the rice...
Alfred Anthony Palma, Jr.
Apr 29, 2025
Alfred Anthony Palma Jr., 89, peacefully passed away at his home in Lake Charles, LA, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, joining the love of his life, Margaret, with his family by his side. He was born on November 9, 1935, in Liberty, TX, to Alfred and Mary Marcello Palma.
Alfred was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. In...
Nelton "T-Man" Landreneau
Apr 29, 2025
Nelton “T-Man” Roy Landreneau, 66 of Sulphur passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025. Nelton was born on November 16, 1958, in Jennings to Floyd and Nedia Landreneau.
Nelton enjoyed having cookouts while spending time and making memories with his family. Time spent with his grandchildren was one of his favorite things to do. He loved his church, Lifepoint Pentecostal, where...
Sherry Lyons
Apr 29, 2025
When tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand. An angel came and called my name and took me by the hand. The angel said my place was ready in Heaven far above, but I would have to leave behind all those I dearly love. As I walked through Heaven's Gates, I felt so much at home. I knew at...
Constance "Connie" "Noonie" Cormier
Apr 29, 2025
Constance “Connie” “Noonie” Cormier, 60, of Moss Bluff passed away at 12:20 AM on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in her residence.
Mrs. Cormier was born on January 14, 1965, in Sulphur, Louisiana. She was raised in Westlake and spent 13 cherished years in Ragley before making her home in Moss Bluff.
A devoted wife and loving mother, Mrs. Cormier lived her life...
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,...
