Local Obituaries

Joseph "Kent" Ledet

Feb 11, 2025

Joseph "Kent" Ledet was the second of four children born to Morris J. and Anne G. Ledet. He was born in Abbeville, LA on August 3, 1951.

His passion for baseball began when he played rec ball in the Lake Charles Little League where he and his team made it to the world series. Throughout school and his early adult hood...

Dr. Floyd A. Guidry, Jr.

Feb 10, 2025

Dr. Floyd Albert Guidry Jr passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025, at the age of 81 in the presence of his loving family.

 A devoted father, grandfather, brother, physician, and friend, he lived a life rich in love, faith, and service. Born on July 12, 1943, in Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania where his father was stationed in the army, Dr Guidry grew...

Ruby Spence

Feb 10, 2025

Ruby Francis Sepulvado Spence, 88, passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside on Monday, February 10, 2025 in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on February 3, 1937 in Zwolle, LA to Dan Sepulvado and Ellen Leonie Sepulvado.

Ruby was a very strong and kindhearted woman. She was a devout Catholic. Ruby loved hosting the annual...

Wanda "June" Ortego

Feb 10, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Wanda June Ortego, born on August 31, 1934, and went home with the Lord on February 10, 2025. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, and friend, one of the most loving and kind-hearted souls you could ever meet. 

Mrs. June’s family meant everything to her. She poured her...

Burton Ellis Witherwax

Feb 10, 2025

Mr. Burton Ellis Witherwax was born August 21, 1927, in Woodlawn, Louisiana. He was the firstborn son of James and Gertrude Witherwax. Burton always honored his father and mother, so it’s unsurprising that he lived a long and fruitful life. Burton left this life bound for heaven on February 10, 2025, at the age of 97 years, 5 months, and...

Wilfred Wade Hanks

Feb 9, 2025

Wilfred "WADE" Hanks, 76, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, surrounded by family in his home in Raymond, MS

Wade was born on May 20, 1948, in Mamou, LA and was a lifelong resident of the Lake Charles/Moss Bluff area. He graduated from McNeese State University and worked at the local plants as a laboratory technician.

He was an avid wood...

Charles "Joey" McMillen

Feb 9, 2025

Charles Joseph "Joey" McMillen, 63, passed away on February 9, 2025, in Sulphur, Louisiana. Born on November 27, 1961, in Sulphur to Charles Lee McMillen and Cora Faith McDonnold McMillen, Joey was a man of humility, kindness, and unwavering generosity.

A member of Maplewood First Baptist Church, Joey was always ready to lend a helping hand, often expecting nothing in...

John Daniel St. John

Feb 9, 2025

John Daniel “Johnny” St. John, 81, of Lake Charles, passed away on Sunday February 9, 2025 in Lake Charles following a brief illness. From childhood in Westlake, Johnny lived life on his own terms—laid-back, full of laughter, and always surrounded by good company. He wasn’t one to chase titles or careers, but he built something much more important: a life...

Dr. Norman Davidson Sr.

Feb 7, 2025

Norman Louis Davidson Sr., 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Lake Charles on Friday February 7, 2025 after a long illness. Norman was born on October 13, 1939, in Plaquemine LA to Allain and Ruth Rose Davidson.

Norman was a graduate of Plaquemine High School and Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where he received his bachelor's degree in...

Margaret Louise Alcede

Feb 7, 2025

Margaret Louise “Peggy” Alcede, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 3, 1942, to Joseph Alcede Jr. and Margaret Louise Kelton.

She was a proud graduate of Lake Charles High School, Class of 1960 where she was also a member of Lake Charles High School Kilties, Louisiana’s first all...

Robert Glenn Bergeron

Feb 6, 2025

Robert Glenn Bergeron, age 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2025. He was born on October 26, 1948, to Bertha Mae Matte and Joseph Hewman Bergeron.

Glenn had a distinguished career, working in the oilfield, at Loan Co., in construction, and as a hunting guide. He also served as Vice President of Lakeside Bank and held his real estate...

Donald Broussard

Feb 6, 2025

Donald Wayne Broussard, 71, of Sulphur, LA passed away on February 6, 2025, in a local hospice care facility. Donald was born on May 24, 1953, in Mamou, LA to Calvin and Grace Broussard. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and hunting. Donald worked in the lab at Citgo for 37 years. 

Those left to cherish his memory are his two children,...

Marilyn Olas

Feb 5, 2025

“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be Exalted among the nations, and I will be exalted in the Earth” Psalm 46:10 

Marilyn “Noni” Veuleman Olas 

Marilyn “Noni” Veuleman Olas, 90, of Lake Charles, passed away on Wednesday February 5, 2025, at a Cape Cod, Massachusetts hospital with her son faithfully at her side.

Noni was born in Many, Louisiana...

JoAnn Aumiller

Feb 4, 2025

Marie "JoAnn" Aumiller, lovingly known as "Baby Jo" or "Grammie," passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, at Resthaven Nursing Home in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She was born on November 10, 1936, to Ruby Richard and spent her life as an example of love, faith, and devotion.

JoAnn's deep Catholic faith guided her throughout her life, shaping her into...

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....