Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lawrence "Ed" O'Hara
Feb 4, 2025
Lawrence “Ed” O’Hara, born in Covington, Kentucky on September 15, 1942, son of the late Lawrence and Luvenia (Ballenger) O’Hara, passed away in his home on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at the age of eighty-two. Ed served in the United States Air Force during Vietnam and was stationed in Thailand. He was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church,...
Jerry Wayne Snider, Sr.
Feb 3, 2025
Jerry Wayne Snider Sr. was a man of unwavering faith and unconditional love. Born on February 6, 1948, in Lufkin, Texas, to Reverend D.R. and Ruby Snider, Jerry's life was shaped by his love of God and his love of family. On February 3, 2025, just three days shy of his 77th birthday, he passed away peacefully at home, surrounded...
Betty Jane Landry
Feb 3, 2025
Betty Jane Landry, 80, of Sulphur, Louisiana, gained her wings on February 3rd,2025 at a local medical facility in Sulphur, LA. Betty was born December 18th, 1944, to Eldridge Domingue, and Agnes Domingue.
Betty Jane lived her entire life in Southwest, Louisiana. Outside of her family, many people remember Betty from her many years, of working at Mr. Burger, and Diamond...
Nancy Eileen Miller
Jan 31, 2025
Nancy Eileen Miller, 78, of DeQuincy, LA passed away on January 31, 2025, in a local care facility.
Nancy was born in Petersburg, VA to John and Billie Grumbles. She enjoyed being around friends and family. She enjoyed being outside working in her flower garden and was a lifelong resident of Southwest Louisiana. Nancy loved bird watching as well as feeding...
Paula M. Trussell
Jan 31, 2025
Paula M. Trussell, born on July 5, 1962, daughter of the late Charles and Charlcy Thomas Walker, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025, at the age of sixty-two. Paula managed local gas stations around Iowa. She was a strong willed, and fierce individual, and you always knew where you stood with her. But she was always willing to help anyone...
Deborah Owen
Jan 30, 2025
Deborah Owens, 57, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 14, 1967, to Rose Marie Armato and James Elbert Phillips.
Deborah was a gifted artist, and her creative spirit was evident in everything she did. She had a passion for cooking, gardening, and was an avid lover of card games....
Robert Keith Fontenot
Jan 30, 2025
Beloved and only son of Curtis and Margie Hayes Fontenot, graduated to his Heavenly home on Thursday, January 30, 2025, surrounded by his family.
He was born on May 17, 1961, in Lake Charles where he resided until moving to Deridder. A graduate of LaGrange Senior High School, Keith was an avid lover of and a participant in Louisiana High School...
Gerald W. "Jerry" Quarles
Jan 30, 2025
Gerald W. “Jerry” Quarles, 65, of Lake Charles passed away at 2:15 AM on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in a local hospice facility.
Jerry was born on July 3, 1959, in Lake Charles, where he spent his entire life and developed a love for baseball as a young boy. Jerry was a proud graduate of Lake Charles High School and went...
Joseph Roy Bourque, Jr.
Jan 30, 2025
Joseph Roy Bourque, Jr., of Lake Charles, passed away suddenly at his home with his family at his side on Thursday January 30, 2025, following a lengthy illness.
Joseph was a native and lifelong resident of the Lake Charles Area, having graduated from Marion High School and SOWELA Technical Institute. He honorably and faithfully served our country in the United States...
Kathy Crysel
Jan 30, 2025
Kathy Crysel, born in Lafayette on December 16, 1957, daughter of the late Lenis and Gertie Abshire LaPointe, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the age of sixty-seven. Kathy was a member of Living Water Ministries. She worked as a florist at Kroger’s for over thirty-six years. She enjoyed dancing, making floral arrangements, and spending time with family. She...
Earline Joyce Trim
Jan 29, 2025
Earline Joyce Stineff Trim, 82, of Lake Charles, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston with loved ones by her side. Earline was born on October 2, 1942, a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles where she was a graduate of Marion High School.
Earline was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother and friend, whose love...
Cynthia Loar
Jan 29, 2025
Cindy S. Loar, 72, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born and raised in Lake Charles to Julian Henry Smith and Edna Bell Istre Smith, Cindy lived a life full of kindness, service, and unwavering love for her family and community.
Cindy had a heart for helping others and was always the first to step...
Mirandia Hebert
Jan 29, 2025
Mirandia Hebert, born on April 20, 1954, daughter of the late Clinton and Anna Grace Hebert, passed away on January 29, 2025, at the age of seventy. Mirandia was of the catholic faith and worked for Kroger’s for many years. She enjoyed reading, making flower arrangements, crafting, and gift wrapping. Mirandia is survived by her sisters, Cynthia Hebert, Shari Roberts...
E. Elaine Schultz
Jan 28, 2025
E. Elaine Schultz, born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on September 13, 1946, daughter of the late Jim Mervyn and Betty June (Greathouse) Young, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the age of seventy-eight. Elaine, a graduate of Grand Lake High School, attended Sowela Technical College. She was an active member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church, where...
Darryl Peltier
Jan 27, 2025
Darryl Vaughn Peltier, 62, passed away at home in Sulphur, LA on January 27, 2025.
Darryl was a graduate of Sulphur High School. He worked at Hi Mont and later for Ohmart Vega as an Instrument Tech. He was a free spirit who enjoyed many adventures on his beloved Harley motorcycle, even going as far as Sturgis. He was an avid...
Charolette Firmin
Jan 27, 2025
Charolette Ann Firmin, 75, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025 in Houston, TX. She was born on September 12, 1949 in Lake Charles, LA to James Chesson and Gladys Mays Chesson.
Charolette was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She graduated from Marion High School in 1968. She started her working career as a switchboard operator for South...
Brenda Gail Southerland Blankenship
Jan 27, 2025
Brenda Gail Southerland Blankenship, 79, of Moss Bluff passed away at 4:14 PM on Monday, January 27, 2025 in a local hospice facility after a brief battle with cancer.
A loving and devoted mother and grandmother, Mrs. Blankenship was deeply cherished by her family and friends. Above all, she was a dedicated and lifelong caregiver to her daughter, Stacey, offering unconditional...
Mary Ellen Cullinan Reynolds
Jan 27, 2025
Mary Ellen Cullinan Reynolds, a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025, after a courageous battle with leukemia. She was born on February 25, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA, to Arthur Jerome and Irene Cecilia (Hogan) Cullinan and was the cherished only child in her family. She was a loving wife and best friend...
Paul "Jimmy" James Reynolds
Jan 26, 2025
Paul James Reynolds, 61, of Sulphur, LA passed away January 26 ,2025, surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was born in Lake Charles, LA to Charles and Lucy Reynolds. Jimmy loved being around friends and family, fishing, traveling, going to concerts, and enjoying his Corvette. He enjoyed helping people with anything related to paint and repair to autobody damage over...
Adam Gill
Jan 26, 2025
Adam Thomas Gill, 45, of Lake Charles passed away 8:43 PM on Sunday, January 26, 2025 after a long battle with cancer.
Adam was born on July 6, 1979 in Lake Charles and was a graduate of Parkview Christian School. Adam spent much of his life moving between Calcasieu and Allen parishes. He owned and operated both a construction company and...
