Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Oreste Toledo Hernandez
Apr 8, 2024
Oreste “Alex” Hernandez was born November 14, 1954 in Cuba to the late Luis Hernandez-Rodriguez and Celestina Toeldo-Martinez.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and is best remembered for his vibrant personality, love of a good cup of coffee, and keeping his appearance “dapper”. He loved being outside and tending to his flowers and gardening.
He was welcomed into...
Tina Tommasi Arendt
Apr 8, 2024
Tina Tommasi Arendt, 64, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024. She was born on September 18, 1959, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Louis and Lena Baronet Tommasi.
Those left to cherish her memory are, her son, Ryan Arendt; her husband, Larry Arendt; and her siblings, Debbie, Rosie, Randy, Steve, Russell and Tony Tommasi.
She was preceded in death by...
Dr. Rose M. Duhon-Sells
Apr 8, 2024
Dr. Rose Duhon-Sells was born Rose Marie Duhon to Mr. & Mrs. O’neil and Alice Green Duplichain in Church Point, LA. She was the fourth of four daughters and was much loved by her family. She married Patrick C. Duhon in 1957 and had five children.
Dr. Duhon-Sells received her GED from St. Landry Parish School Board and volunteered with...
Hershel Allen Pettypool
Apr 8, 2024
Hershel (Shorty) Allen Pettypool Sr. July 12, 1939 – April 8, 2024
Hershel was a man of many interests; he loved fishing, camping, enjoyed gun collecting and hunting. He was the very definition of an outdoorsman. Shorty loved old western films/television shows and historic frontier themed cinema. He was a private in the Army who held true in life every...
John Leoniel Hartman
Apr 7, 2024
John Leoniel Hartman, 79, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 7, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. John was born in Texas City, TX, on August 18,1944, and moved to Lake Charles at age five, where he lived for the remainder of his life.
John received his bachelor’s degree in business from McNeese State University. He served in the...
Thomas Edward "Tommy" Swaggart
Apr 6, 2024
Thomas Edward “Swag” Swaggart passed away April 6, 2024 in Lake Charles, Louisiana as result from an automobile accident. He was 63 years old.
Tommy was born in Monroe, Louisiana on March 16, 1961 to parents Shirlane and James Viola. He was preceded in death by his father, James, when he was just a month old. He leaves behind his...
James Pulaski Farrar
Apr 6, 2024
James “Jim” P. Farrar, (KE5ZQK) age 60 of Butte, MT, resident of Sulphur, LA went silent key on April 6, 2024. He was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Shipman and father, Robie Farrar. He is survived by wife Bunnie McGarity, brother Elvis (Shirley) Noble, sister-in law Donna Aguillard, step-children Bethany McGarity, Roberta McGarity (Jamie) and Katie Himel (Clint),...
Lynda Jane Mccaskill Jones
Apr 6, 2024
Lynda Jane (McCaskill) Jones lived 99 wonderful years and entered the gates of heaven and into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 6, 2024. She was born on July 31, 1924, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, to John Bullock McCaskill and Mildred Ree (Taylor) McCaskill. She was the proud big sister to Harry Lee “Buddy” McCaskill.
Jane...
Andy Paul Molitor
Apr 5, 2024
Andy Paul Molitor, 48 of Sulphur, La. passed away in a New Orleans Hospital surrounded by his loving family on April 5, 2024. He was born April 8, 1975, to Cleveland and Pamalin “Pam” Molitor.
What Andy loved the most was spending time with his children and best friends, Mathew, Kailey, and Kyle and his granddaughters, Raelyn, Marlee and Shaylee. ...
Reba Lynette Johnson
Apr 5, 2024
Reba Lynette Johnson passed away suddenly from natural causes on April 5th in her home in Sevierville, TN.
Lynette was a Lake Charles native and graduated from St. Louis Catholic High School in 1984. She loved playing sports and was a fiercely competitive and talented athlete, playing basketball and softball at the high school and collegiate level. Lynette spent most...
Karen Leah Nelson Jackson
Apr 4, 2024
Although born in Baytown, Texas, Karen’s childhood home was in Maplewood, Louisiana, where her family – parents and three siblings – lived for ten years. Later residing in Lake Charles, she attended Lake Charles High School where she was a member of the Kiltie Girls marching organization.
In high school she became (and remained) good friends with Milton Lyles, who...
Elaine Cormier
Apr 3, 2024
Elaine Marie Cormier
Elaine Marie Cormier “Hey” to those who knew her best, 73, of Crowley, LA passed away on April 3, 2024. Elaine was born on September 1, 1950, to Ulysse and Agnes Romero in Lafayette, LA. She will always be known for her nurturing love as well as her strong “Spicy” Cajun personality. She enjoyed doing carpentry work...
Roger Dale Nation
Apr 3, 2024
Roger Dale Nation, 56, of Lake Charles, passed away suddenly at a local hospital with his family at his side following a brief illness.
Roger was a native and lifelong resident of the Lake Charles area and a graduate of LaGrange High School. He worked for Sentential Transportation as a driver for many years. He was proud of his Cajun...
Susan Marie Breaux
Apr 2, 2024
Susan Marie Breaux was one of six children born to the late Oswald J. and Bonnie Ardoin. She was born November 29, 1947 and was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, the city she loved.
She was a graduate of LaGrange High School and met her husband T-Boy (Clifton) Breaux, Jr. when they were teenagers. The story goes T-Boy’s dance...
Mary Lou Ardoin
Apr 2, 2024
MARY LOU ARDOIN
March 30, 1932–April 2, 2024
On April 2, 2024, Mary Lou Ardoin, at the age of 92, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed peacefully. Mary Lou was born with joy in her heart to Eloi and Vinice Naquin Landreneau in Mamou, Louisiana. She proudly hailed her Cajun roots with a love for dancing and music. ...
Tiffany Azalea Monceaux
Apr 2, 2024
Tiffany Azalea Monceaux of Lake Charles passed away suddenly at home on April 2nd of 2024. She was born in Houston, Texas on October 15, 1991 to Sally Anne (nee Kimmell) and Tracy G. Monceaux. Her big brother, Aaron, was thrilled at her arrival and couldn’t wait for her to get big enough to play.
She is remembered for her...
Shirley Tezeno Williams
Apr 1, 2024
Shirley Tezeno Williams, 83, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on Monday April 1, 2024 in the comfort of her home with her family at her side.
Shirley was a native of Washington, Louisiana and a longtime resident of the Lake Charles area. She cared for many of the youngest and oldest members of the community, instilling her kind, loving...
