Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Gertrude "Trudy" E. Daniels
Aug 17, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gertrude "Trudy" E. Daniels, who left us on August 17, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on August 3, 1941, in Hinsdale, Illinois, Trudy was a cherished daughter, loving mother, beloved grandmother, and devoted sister. Trudy dedicated her life to her family as a proud homemaker. She found...
Isabella Grace Genna
Aug 16, 2025
It is with heavy yet thankful hearts we announce the birth of our one and only sweet baby girl Isabella Grace Genna. She was born August 16, 2025, into abundant life with her Lord and Savior Jesus. We thank The Lord for her, as she was a miracle, and an answer to prayer. Our sweet baby girl, you were prayed...
Gloria "Totsie" Nell Lucille Mouton
Aug 16, 2025
The family would like to share the passing of Gloria "Totsie" Nell Lucille Mouton, 87, who left us peacefully on August 16, 2025, at her home in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Totsie was born on January 28, 1938, in Bell City, LA, and grew to become a beloved member of her community and family. A dedicated cook, Totsie spent many years...
Raymond E. "Buddy" Bradley III
Aug 15, 2025
Raymond Earl "Buddy" Bradley III, 63, of Lake Charles, passed away on August 15, 2025.Buddy was known for his warmth, generosity, and his remarkable gift for connecting with people. His life was marked by loyalty, love, and dedication to family, faith, and service to others.Born in Eunice, LA, and raised in Lake Charles, Buddy grew up with a passion for...
Michael Leo "Mike" Thompson
Aug 15, 2025
Michael Leo “Mike” Thompson, 58, of Lake Charles passed away at 2:22 PM on Friday, August 15, 2025 in a local hospice facility.
Mr. Thompson was born on February 27, 1967 in Deridder and spent the majority of his life in Lake Charles. A 1987 graduate of Barbe High School, Mr. Thompson went on to work for Family Auto as a...
Leo Francis LaRocque
Aug 14, 2025
Leo Francis LaRocque, 91, of Lake Charles passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. LaRocque was born in Charlevoix, MI and as a young boy, moved to Lake Charles where he lived the next eighty years. He served the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He later began working at the Port for the...
Jack Rowley Jr.
Aug 14, 2025
Jack Emerson Rowley Jr., 78, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 20, 1946, in Port Arthur, Texas, to Jack Emerson Rowley Sr. and Doris Ann Lopez Rowley.
Jack grew up in Port Arthur and began his working life at the Texaco refinery after spending ten years in the US Air...
Robert C. "Bob" McCall
Aug 14, 2025
Robert Carroll “Bob” McCall, 87, died peacefully in his home on Thursday, August 14, 2025, surrounded by family, after a brief battle with cancer. He was a wonderful husband, dad, grandfather “Poppy,” and friend. He especially loved seeing his grandkids flourish and was known to show up to all events which involved his grandkids, even if it meant going to...
Dr. Richard Landry
Aug 14, 2025
Dr. Richard Edward Landry passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, after a brief illness, leaving behind a legacy as rich and enduring as the Louisiana soil that shaped him. Born on October 4, 1943, in Lake Charles to Lee and Willie Landry, “Dick” was the second of four children and the family’s only son—a distinction that prepared him well for...
Donna Vanchiere
Aug 13, 2025
Donna Grace Powers Vanchiere-mother, grandmother, wife, nurse, musician, and faithful servant of God-passed peacefully to eternal life on August 13, 2025, after a full and wonderful life. Many who knew her will be comforted by the thought of Donna back on the organ bench, ringing the bells and sounding the organ at full throttle before the heavenly altar!
Donna grew...
Emma Jean Harper Hobbs
Aug 13, 2025
Emma Jean Harper Hobbs, 75, of Lake Charles passed away at 4:18 PM on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 in a Metairie hospital.
Mrs. Hobbs was born on August 9, 1950 in El Paso, TX. As the daughter of a military family, she experienced life across the United States and abroad before her family settled in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
A proud 1968 graduate...
Clarence Lee "Chuck" Johns
Aug 12, 2025
Clarence Lee "Chuck" Johns, 93, of Sulphur passed away at 8:40 PM on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 in a local hospital.
Mr. Johns was born on May 4, 1932, in Tuskegee, Alabama. A proud veteran, he honorably served his country in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars as a member of the United States Army, earning numerous medals for his bravery...
Thomas "Tommy" Mouton
Aug 11, 2025
Thomas "Tommy" Mouton, 60, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on August 11, 2025.
Born on July 18, 1965, and raised in Lake Charles, Tommy was a proud graduate of Barbe High School, Class of 1983. Known for his captivating personality, and creativity, he touched the lives of many through his talents and passions.
A true Coca-Cola enthusiast, Tommy was rarely seen...
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...
