Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Mary Deshotels
Apr 13, 2025
Mary, 83, went to be with the Lord on Sunday April 13, 2025 peacefully at her daughter's residence. She was born on March 22, 1942, in Gueydan LA to Odile Mathieu Dronett and Horace Kibodeaux. Mary was of the Catholic Faith.
She will be remembered for always being the caretaker for many people, including neighbors, friends, and family members. She...
Cecil Dan Morgan
Apr 13, 2025
“Cecil”
“The Legend”
“Cecil Morgan… . one of the most unique, unaffected and admired hunting companions in Southwest Louisiana. An exclusive portrait of an unforgettable personality by artist Elton Louviere”.
Cecil Dan Morgan, 87, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025 in a local healthcare facility.
Mr. Morgan was born on November 2nd, 1937 to Ernest Dale Morgan and Cecil Slocum Morgan....
Ronald Lee Fontenot
Apr 13, 2025
Ronald Lee Fontenot, born in Lake Charles on June 25, 1957, son of the late Joseph Alvin Fontenot and Sally LeBleu Fontenot, passed away in a local hospital on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the age of sixty-seven. A dedicated truck driver, Ronald enjoyed watching westerns, mowing grass, hunting, fishing, and giving his family a hard time! He was a...
Patricia Ann Halfin Barry
Apr 12, 2025
In Memory of Patricia Ann Halfin Barry September 14, 1935 – April 12, 2025
God saw you getting weary
And He did what he thought best
He put his arms around
And took you home to rest.
Those we love don’t go away; they walk beside us every day.
Patricia Ann Halfin Barry, 89, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Lake Charles,...
Mary Betty Richard Geheb
Apr 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Betty Geheb, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who left this world on April 12, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on February 2, 1944, in Bristol, LA, Mary dedicated her life to caring for those around her, always putting the needs of others before her...
Donald Duplechin
Apr 12, 2025
Donald Ray Duplechin, 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2025 in his home with his family at his bedside. He was born on September 23, 1948, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Dennis Duplechin and Nelma Thibodeaux Duplechin.
Donald lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a paper boy for the Lake Charles American Press. He...
Susan L. Skipper
Apr 12, 2025
Susan Marie Skipper, 71, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on April 12, 2025. Born on June 6, 1953, in Lake Charles to Leo Joseph LaMontagne and Lucy Ann Alleman LaMontagne, Susan lived a life filled with love, dedication, and service to others.
Susan earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing and devoted an impressive 45 years to the healthcare field. Her...
Michael Daniel Giles
Apr 11, 2025
Michael D. Giles, 79, of Lake Charles, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025. He was born in Lake Charles on July 21, 1945, but traveled the United States as an Air Force brat until the family returned to Lake Charles for good in 1961.
From his father, he inherited a love of duck hunting and anything water-related. He worked as...
Stephanie Gail Richardson Rigsby
Apr 11, 2025
Being of Christian faith, Stephanie, age 62, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 11, 2025 in Beaumont, TX.
She was a graduate of Sulphur High School and attended McNeese State University. Stephanie was a fun, loving spirit who loved life and was devoted to all that knew her. Spending time and making memories with her grandchildren completed...
Mildred Dorothy Armistead Schreve
Apr 11, 2025
Mildred Dorothy Armistead Schreve, 90, of Lake Charles passed away at 8:17 AM on Friday, April 11, 2025 in her residence.
Mrs. Schreve was born on April 18, 1934 in Moss Bluff where she lived most of her life before moving to Lake Charles 4 years ago. She was a strong, independent woman until the very end. Her greatest joy in...
Dolores Miller
Apr 11, 2025
Dolores Faye Miller, 77, of Sulphur, passed away on April 11, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born to Lindsay and Anna Fontenot in Anahuac, Texas on October 28, 1947, and was a 1965 graduate of Sulphur High School. Dolores enjoyed crossword puzzles, word search and picture puzzles. Family and friends meant everything to her. Dolores was a member...
Vernon Boudreaux
Apr 10, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Vernon (Vern) Louis Boudreaux, who passed away suddenly at his home on April 10, 2025, at the age of 67. Vernon was born on January 24, 1958, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where he spent his entire life.
Vernon worked as a lead carpenter, working with the aircraft industry at Chennault International...
Juanita Edwards
Apr 10, 2025
Juanita Mallet Edwards, 102, was born in Eunice, Louisiana, on January 22, 1923, and passed away peacefully in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on April 10, 2025.
She graduated from Kinder High School before attending Dominican College, where she earned a degree in business. Juanita moved to Lake Charles and began her professional career at Calcasieu Marine Bank. She later helped manage...
Jackie Lee (Jack) Mitchell
Apr 10, 2025
Jackie Lee (Jack) Mitchell, 93, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, April 10, 2025. He was born on May 16, 1931 in Highpoint, NC, to Harry and Fairy Mitchell. Jack lived most of his life in Lake Charles, LA. He served in the United States Airforce for 10 years. His years of training as an airman sparked his...
Rena Marie Sonnier Johnson
Apr 9, 2025
Rena Marie Sonnier Johnson, 95, of Baton Rouge passed away at 10:00 PM on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in a Baton Rouge hospice facility.
Born on October 2, 1929, in St. Martinville, Louisiana, she was lovingly raised between Duson and Lake Charles by both sets of grandparents.
She later moved to New Orleans for a time but ultimately made her home in...
Mary Ann Johnson
Apr 9, 2025
Mary Ann Johnson, born in Topeka, Kansas on October 23, 1939, daughter of the late Util and Anna Lou (Wiltz) Duhon, passed away in Harbor Hospice, surrounded by her family on April 9, 2025, at the age of eighty-five. Mary Ann worked for Lerner’s Dress Shop and Coco’s Shoes and later went to work at Stander’s Young Fashions when Leon...
Shirley Henry
Apr 8, 2025
Shirley Jannette Henry, 73, of Sulphur, LA died on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Shirley Henry was born on March 4, 1952, in Lake Charles, LA to Garner and Mary Lack. She enjoyed reading, gardening and being outside. Shirley also loved being around friends and family as well as cooking and eating crawfish.
Those left to cherish her...
Lyle Cook
Apr 8, 2025
Lyle Everett Cook, 77, of Lake Charles, passed away on April 8, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 28, 1947, in Appleton, Wisconsin, to Everett Guy Cook and Mary Blanche (Probst) Cook.
In search of warmer weather, Lyle made his way south to Louisiana, where he built a life filled with hard work, kindness, and...
Lucille Fontenot
Apr 8, 2025
Lucille Fontenot, 90, passed away on April 8, 2025 in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on December 19, 1934 in Montgomery, LA to Frank Sharbino and Gladys Waxler Sharbino.
Lucille worked as Telephone Operator for the Borden Dairy Company in Lake Charles, and then went on to work for the Calcasieu Parish School Board as Food Technician at Barbe...
