Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Gwen Huggs
Jun 9, 2025
Wanda Gwen O’Neal Huggs, 73, passed away on June 9, 2025, in Conroe, Texas, surrounded by her family. Gwen was a 1970 graduate of Sulphur High School. She enjoyed bowling and won many trophies in her earlier years. Gwen was happiest being a stay at home mother with her girls. She loved being with her grandchildren whom she called her...
Charles Timothy "Tim" Porch
Jun 9, 2025
Charles Timothy “Tim” Porch, 61, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, with his beloved wife, Sheila, by his side. Born on October 31, 1963, in Jackson, Mississippi, Tim lived a vibrant and faith-filled life that left a lasting impact on all who knew him.
Tim’s pride and joy and the focus of his life and love was...
Marilyn Woods
Jun 8, 2025
Marilyn Joyce Bristow Woods, 90 years old, passed away on June 8, 2025, in Lake Charles, LA. Marilyn and her twin sister were born on April 10, 1935, to Oliver “Ollie” James and Mary Jones Bristow of Savannah, GA., where Marilyn would grow up and graduate from Savannah High School. Not long after that, she met and married her husband...
Ruby Manuel Peet
Jun 8, 2025
Ruby Mae Manuel Peet, 81, of Magnolia, Texas, formerly of Lake Charles, passed away on Sunday June 8, 2025, at her home in Magnolia with her family at her side.
A native of Welsh, Ruby met and married the love of her life, Allan Theodore Peet, Sr., in Lake Charles. The newlywed couple embarked on an adventure of moving west and...
Martha Ann McClelland
Jun 7, 2025
After a short battle with pancreatic cancer, Martha Ann McClelland, 76, entered the gates of Heaven on Saturday, June 7, at 3:09 PM.
Ann was born at the old St. Patrick's hospital in Lake Charles, LA, on August 15, 1948. Soon after she entered this world she was diagnosed as mentally retarded, later re-diagnosed as having a severe learning disability, along...
Doris Reed
Jun 6, 2025
Doris Trahan Reed, 93, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born December 21, 1931, to Odette Newman and Duplance Trahan, Doris lived a life devoted to education, family, and faith.
A proud alumna of McNeese State University, Doris earned her master’s degree in education and began her teaching career in 1963 at Oak Park Elementary,...
Betty Bacon
Jun 6, 2025
Betty Jane Trahan Bacon, 94, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving children.
Born on November 3, 1930, in Thornwell, Louisiana, to Duplance and Odette Newman Trahan, Betty was one of twelve siblings. From an early age, she embodied the true meaning of compassion and selflessness, serving as a caregiver not only to...
Phillis Shelton
Jun 5, 2025
Phillis Marie Shelton, born on March 15, 1960, in Sulphur, Louisiana, passed away on June 5, 2025, at the age of 65. Phillis graduated from Sulphur High and attended McNeese State University. She was employed as a purchasing agent and had her Private Investigator's License. Phillis will be remembered for her infectious smile and laughter, which brought joy to those...
Edgar Raleigh Poole, Jr.
Jun 4, 2025
Edgar Raleigh Poole, Jr., 80, of Lake Charles, LA passed away at 11:10 PM on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 in a Columbia care facility.
Mr. Poole was born on April 11, 1945 in Grand Lake where he was a graduate of Grand Lake High School and was a member of Grand Lake Faith Temple. After moving to Houma, LA, he met...
Georgia Mary Thomas Simien
Jun 3, 2025
Georgia Mary Thomas Simien, 90, of Lake Charles passed away at 3:33 AM on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Simien was born on September 25, 1934 in Beaumont, TX and was raised in Iota, LA until moving to Lake Charles.
As a young girl in the 8th grade, she took on the responsibility of caring for her grandparents,...
Donna Ducote
Jun 3, 2025
Donna Rae Ducote, 90, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Creole, LA to Wilma Richard Savoie and Leo Paul Savoie.
Donna lived a full life devoted to her faith and family. She enjoyed quilting, travel, gardening, and cooking, especially candy-making. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and...
Kelly Vidrine
Jun 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kelly Vidrine, who left us peacefully on June 3, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on March 14, 1947, in Ville Platte, LA, Kelly lived a life marked by love, dedication, and service.
A proud veteran of the U.S. Army, Kelly earned the Purple Heart while bravely serving his...
Paul Hill
Jun 3, 2025
Paul Anthony Hill of Lake Charles passed away on June 3, 2025, at the age of 60.
Paul was known for his love of fishing, drinking a cold beer, and barbecuing-three of his favorite things. He adored his family and cherished every opportunity to spend time with them. His love for life was contagious, and he brought energy and laughter wherever...
Dwight Reed
Jun 2, 2025
Dwight Reed, 78, of Bell City passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025 in a local hospital.
Mr. Reed was born on March 28, 1947 in Jennings, LA and moved to Bell City where he was a Bell City High School graduate. Following graduation, he served honorably with the 25th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1968 during...
Ronnie James Mire
Jun 2, 2025
On Monday, June 2, 2025, Ronnie James Mire was called to his eternal resting place at the age of 77. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
Ronnie was born in Estherwood, LA to Adlas and Rena Mire on January 5, 1948. Growing up in Estherwood, Ronnie was a member of the Midland High School Rebels where he lettered...
Robert Guillory
Jun 2, 2025
Robert Guillory, 70, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on May 7th in North Little Rock, AR, after a valiant 67-year battle with diabetes.
Rob was born on February 16th, 1955, to Herbert and Mary (LaHaye) Guillory in Lake Charles, LA. After graduating from LaGrange High School in 1973, he went on to study Computer Science at McNeese University.
After graduation, he...
Ruby Gayle Napolitano
Jun 1, 2025
Ruby Gayle Napolitano, aged 76, of Sulphur, Louisiana, passed away on June 1, 2025, in a local hospital. Born on January 16, 1949, in Cleveland, Mississippi, she was the beloved daughter of the late Jesse and Patricia Dean.
Ruby will be remembered for her warm and loving spirit, as well as her exceptional culinary talents cooking for everyone and anything that...
Terry Logan Jordan
Jun 1, 2025
Terry Logan Jordan affectionately known as “Papa T” to his beloved grandchildren, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, in Sulphur, La. Terry was born on February 15, 1940, in Shreveport, La., to the late O’Leisa and Yvon Jordan.
A very talented carpenter, Terry delighted in making cabinets and woodworking projects for his family and friends. He put his heart into...
Nancy Taylor
May 31, 2025
Nancy W. Taylor, 83, beloved sister, aunt and friend passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025, in Lake Charles, LA.
Raised in Chatham, NJ, Nancy was the cherished daughter of Homer and Elizabeth Williamson and the youngest of their three children. Her older brothers, Homer “Britt” and George, adored her and were fiercely protective of her.
After years on the East Coast,...
