Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Oletha Carolyn Pfantz Gates
Sep 18, 2024
Oletha Carolyn Pfantz Gates, 85, of DeRidder, LA passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Visitation begins Friday, September 20, 2024 from 6-8pm in Grace Church and will resume Saturday, from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery under the direction of Chaddick Funeral Home of DeRidder, LA. Rev. George Lee...
Martin Luther Simmons Jr.
Sep 18, 2024
Martin Luther Simmons, Jr., born in Lake Charles on February 28, 1952, son of the late Martin Luther Simmons, Sr. and Gloria Marie (Talbert) Simmons, passed away September 18, 2024, at the age of 72. Martin attended S. J. Welsh High School and was a self-employed truck driver. He had a love of classic cars, but most of all, he...
Raymond "Rammie" Verret
Sep 18, 2024
Lacassine ~ Raymond “Rammie” Verret, born in Welsh on August 17, 1961, son of Millard and Sandra Hardy Verret, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the age of sixty-three. Raymond worked at Wal-Mart for twenty-three years. He loved Popeyes Fried Chicken and watching wrestling. Raymond was a people person, he enjoyed talking and visiting with everyone. He is survived...
Paul Trahan
Sep 16, 2024
Paul " Shorty" Leroy Trahan, 89, of Sulphur, LA passed away on September 16, 2024. Paul was born on November 1, 1934, in Welsh, LA Adam and Alice Trahan. Paul enjoyed the great outdoors fishing, hunting and camping. He was an auto mechanic and owned Shorty's Amoco Station. He enjoyed being self-employed and working on engines as a lifelong career.
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Craig M. Boudreaux
Sep 16, 2024
Craig M. Boudreaux, known as "Boudreaux," passed away in his home in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on September 16, 2024, at the age of 67. Born on February 19, 1957, in Lake Charles, Craig was a lifelong resident who made a lasting mark on his community through his dedication, humor, and love.
Craig had three great loves in his life: NASCAR, his...
Gaynelle "Gay" Gehrig
Sep 16, 2024
Gaynelle Sue Gehrig was born to Sam and Edna Lisotta of Lake Charles on October 21st, 1957. Gay was a graduate of LaGrange High School. After graduation she worked as a secretary, executive assistant, and office manager. Gay was fun loving and a nurturer. She had two daughters, three stepdaughters, ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was dedicated to...
Beverly Marie Mesh
Sep 15, 2024
Beverly Marie Mesh, 87, was born in New Orleans, LA to Wilbur and Vina Laumann. She passed away on September 15, 2024, surrounded by family at her daughter’s home in Gulfport, MS.
Although she was born in New Orleans, Beverly lived her entire life in Lake Charles, LA. She graduated from Saint Charles Academy then married Richard Mesh who graduated from...
Freida L. Waller
Sep 15, 2024
Freida L. Waller, 89, of Lake Charles, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024, at her residence with members of her loving family by her side. She was born on August 31, 1935, in Worms, Germany to Edward and Elizabeth Hempel. Freida met the love of her life, Charles E. Waller, and wed him in 1957 while he was stationed in...
Elizabeth Helen Styles
Sep 14, 2024
Elizabeth Helen Styles, 58, passed away on September 14, 2024 in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on June 13, 1966 in Waukegan, IL to Robert and Judy Aitkins.
A beloved mother, grandmother, artist, and friend. Liz was known by many names, but her favorites were Momma Liz and Gigi. She wore those titles like a badge of honor, given to...
Bernetta Anna Summers
Sep 14, 2024
Bernetta Anna Summers, 85, a resident of Sulphur, LA, passed from this life on September 14, 2024, while under hospice care. She was born on April 21, 1939 in Jennings, LA to Ben and Anna Clement Miller.
Bernetta was a loving mother, wife grandmother and great grandmother.
Those left to cherish her memory are, her husband of 65 years, Dreux Summers, Sr.;...
Ella Ruth Giaimis
Sep 14, 2024
Mrs. Ella Ruth Giaimis, 89, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, surrounded by loving family. She was born on May 19, 1935, in Eunice, LA to Esther Smith and Willis Thibodeaux.
Throughout her life, Ella and her husband embarked on various entrepreneurial ventures, including opening a gas station and wrecker service. Their entrepreneurial spirit also led them to establish the...
Donald Lee Ballance, Sr.
Sep 14, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Donald Lee Ballance, Sr. announces his passing on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the age of 78.
Donald L. Ballance, Sr., a man whose presence filled the lives of so many with love, laughter, and joy was born on January 7, 1946, in Port Arthur, Texas, to Basil L. Ballance and Lucille...
Virginia Armentor Brown
Sep 14, 2024
Virginia Armentor Brown, 88, of Lake Charles passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Brown was born on April 2, 1936 in Kinder and was raised and lived all of her life in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Lake Charles High School where she was a Kiltie. Mrs. Brown was a lifelong member...
Germaine Phillips Miller
Sep 13, 2024
Germaine Miller, age 91 years, died late in the afternoon of September 13, 2024, in the comfort of her home in Houston, with family and friends who loved her by her side.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie T. Phillips and Leta Fontenot Phillips, and by her beloved husband of 55 years, E. M. (Marty) Miller.
Germaine is survived...
Frances Helmer
Sep 13, 2024
Frances Elaine Helmer, 90, of Sulphur passed away on September 13th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Frances was born on June 30th, 1934, in Roberts Cove, Louisiana to Joseph and Emilia Murrell. She enjoyed many things in life and one of the most cherished was her family and spending time with her husband in the outdoors. Frances enjoyed cooking...
Jacqueline Phillips
Sep 12, 2024
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Jacqueline (Jackie) Lavergne Phillips of Jeffersonville, Georgia, who peacefully departed from this world on September 12, 2024, in Orlando, Florida. Born on December 26, 1951, in Lake Charles, LA, Jackie was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and a dear friend to many.
During her life, Jackie enriched the...
Joyce Coleman
Sep 12, 2024
Joyce Coleman passed away on September 12, 2024, in the comfort of her home. Cremation has been entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home of Sulphur.
Paul Nicholas Papania
Sep 12, 2024
Paul Nicholas Papania, 77, of Lake Charles passed away at 1:33 PM on Thursday, September 12, 2024 in his residence.
Born and raised in our community, Paul was a proud graduate of Landry high School, where he showcased his athletic talents by playing both baseball and basketball. After high school, he furthered his education at McNeese State University.
Paul’s first job was...
