Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Charlotte Dingler Guillory
Jan 19, 2024
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1
Charlotte Marie Dingler Guillory, born on November 29, 1946, was joyfully welcomed into her Forever Home on January 19, 2024. Charlotte died peacefully in her home after an extended illness surrounded by her loving husband and extended family.
We believe heavenly angels...
Noah Jackson Guidry
Jan 19, 2024
Noah Jackson Guidry, infant son of Madison and Zach Guidry, gained his angel wings on Friday, January 19, 2024 in Lake Charles.
Those left behind to mourn his loss are his parents; sister, Isla Rose Guidry; maternal grandmother, Laura Fontenot all of Lake Charles; and paternal grandparents, Heidi and Van Guidry of Dequincy.
A private graveside service will be held...
Lynetta Arabie Beaugh
Jan 18, 2024
Lynetta Arabie Beaugh, 77, of Lake Charles passed away early Thursday morning on January 18, 2024 in her residence.
Mrs. Beaugh was born on December 7, 1946 in Lake Charles where she resided all of her life. She was a member of Christ the King parish.
She had an unwavering love for her family and was a steadfast and committed...
Martha Jane Oliver
Jan 17, 2024
Martha Jane Oliver, 71, of Sulphur passed away with her family at her side, Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
Martha Jane graduated from Sulphur High School in 1970 and received her cosmetology training at Louisiana School of Beauty. She was the owner/operator of Family Hair Designs for over 30 years. Martha Jane was a Poll Commissioner for Calcasieu Parish and during...
Larry M. Ogea
Jan 17, 2024
Larry Mearl Ogea, 83, of Lake Charles, passed away on Wednesday January 17, 2024 at a local hospice following an extended illness.
Larry was a native and life long resident of the Lake Area, having been born in Gillis and graduating from Landry Memorial High School in 1959. He attended McNeese State University where he played football. Larry honorably and...
Samuel Christopher Weber
Jan 16, 2024
Samuel (Chris) was born in Greely, Colorado and graduated from Greely West High School where he was a member of the honor society. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy shortly after high school and was a Corpsman for the Fleet Marine Force. He then spent the next four years stationed in San Diego, California and Okinawa, Japan. After leaving the...
Billy Landry
Jan 16, 2024
Billy Landry, 89, of Sulphur, passed away at a care facility on Tuesday January 16, 2024, with his family by his side. Billy worked in the oil field as a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed spending most of his spare time at his camp in Toledo Bend. Billy cared for his wife for 15 years before her passing. He loved...
Adrine Gail Bergeron
Jan 16, 2024
Gail Bergeron, 74, of Sulphur, passed away at a local hospital surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Gail was the life of the party wherever she went. She loved to have fun and bring joy to those around her. Gail loved to play cards with her friends and family. She loved going on trips and shopping...
Audrey Nunez Matte Ledoux
Jan 16, 2024
Audrey Nunez Matte LeDoux gracefully departed this life on January 16th, 2024, in the comfort of her Big Lake, LA home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 8, 1929, in Grand Lake, LA, Audrey was the daughter of Dan and Elize Nunez.
Audrey graduated from Grand Lake High School and maintained connections with former classmates by organizing memorable...
Ronald Guy Mercer
Jan 16, 2024
Ronald Guy Mercer, 81, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, in his Many, LA home.
Ronald served his country in the United States Air Force from 1960 – 1964. He was an operator for Firestone, retiring after 34 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, coaching, RC airplanes, powered parachuting, racing, and restoring vehicles. Family was most important to Ronald,...
Mark David Holcomb
Jan 16, 2024
Mark David Holcomb,64, of Many Louisiana passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Mark was born January 29, 1959, to parents William and Ramona Holcomb.
He worked for Calcasieu Ambulances as a paramedic and dispatcher. He also worked for the Ward 1 Fire Department on Engine 3 selflessly serving the Moss Bluff area. He belonged to the Masonic Lodge Sam Todd...
Merle Berwick
Jan 16, 2024
Merle Allen Berwick, 67, of Sulphur, LA died on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Merle was born on November 26, 1956, in Orange, TX to Ellis and Dorothy Berwick. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, and cooking. His biggest love was being around family and friends. Merle loved his two dogs, Annabelle and Bella. He worked many...
Raynell "Rae" Lee Rossett
Jan 14, 2024
Raynell “Rae” Lee Rossett, 71, of Ragley passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 in a Deridder care facility.
Raynell was born on February 18, 1952 in Gilmer, TX, lived most of her life in Ragley, and was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Gillis.
She loved and collected stuffed animals. Raynell could often be found watching the...
Katherine Gail Fontenot Newman
Jan 13, 2024
Katherine Gail Fontenot Newman, a loving and selfless mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother, born December 22, 1960, was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, January 13, 2024. On that day, she was surrounded by the family she had tirelessly dedicated her life to.
This strong, one-of-a-kind woman had an angel heart that will be missed by everyone who...
George Wawak
Jan 13, 2024
George Wawak 72 yrs. old, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, in Lake Charles, LA. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on March 23, 1951, to his parents Claude and Mary Wawak.
George Wawak moved to Lake Charles more than 40 years ago. Once in Louisiana and Lake Charles, he embraced the area and considered himself a Cajun....
Jo-El Sonnier
Jan 13, 2024
Jo-EL Sonnier, 77, passed away on January 13, 2024, in Austin, TX following his last show in Llano, Texas to the crowd-pleasing Standing Ovation and an ENCORE performance.
Jo-EL was born on October 2, 1946, to Lemius and Eunice Sonnier in Rayne, LA. Jo-EL’s passion was for music in life with 33 studio albums, appeared in 6 motion pictures, appeared...
Margaret Leonpacher Palma
Jan 13, 2024
Margaret Leonpacher Palma, 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Lake Charles Louisiana on Saturday, January 13, 2024 with her beloved family by her side. She was born on July 22, 1941 in New Orleans Louisiana, to Dr. Louis and Fanny Mendel Leonpacher.
Margaret, well-known to her family and friends as Omi, was a loving wife and mother as...
Winston "Lanny" Richard
Jan 13, 2024
Lanny Richard, whose full legal name is Winston Landon Richard, passed away at age 83 on January 13, 2024 after a brief illness in a local hospital.
He was born on September 23, 1940 in Jennings, LA and grew up in Lake Arthur, LA. His love of knowledge started early in his life. He read about a private military academy...
Delores Louise Rhame "Ms. D" Trosclair
Jan 12, 2024
Delores Louise Rhame (Ms. D) Trosclair, 84, of Lake Charles, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus, peacefully on Friday January 12, 2024 in the comfort of her home with her family at her side.
Delores was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a 1957 graduate of Lake Charles High School. She retired from...
