Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Sherrie Vernier Nichols
Jan 25, 2025
Sherrie Vernier Nichols, 65, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025, surrounded by her family. Sherrie was known for her caring heart, her love for her family, and her faith in God.
Born on August 4, 1959, Sherrie enjoyed hunting and fishing with her father and brother, Charles. Her brother often said she was the best sister anyone could ask...
Nelda Corley
Jan 24, 2025
Nelda Thaxton Corley, 86, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025 in Lake Charles, LA with her family by her side. She was born on January 19, 1939 in Florien, LA to Bernice Thaxton and Mildred Sandel Thaxton.
Nelda loved music. She sang in the church choir and played the organ for many years. She enjoyed traveling and seeing...
Dorothy Mae Daigle Bricker
Jan 24, 2025
Dorothy Mae Daigle, 93, died peacefully at her home. She was born in Lacasinne, La. to Rene' and Sedonia Daigle. Dorothy was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, visiting over coffee, and saying her Rosary.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children; Michael Daigle (Joann), Chester Daigle, Darlene Frazee, and Annette Smart (Kelly);...
Robert "Riggs" Easterling
Jan 23, 2025
Robert “Riggs” Easterling, 82, of Sulphur, LA passed away at home January 23, 2025. Riggs was born in Bogalusa, LA and graduated from Bogalusa High School in 1960. Riggs married his high school sweetheart, Cheryl Fisher, in 1963. After graduating from Southeastern Louisiana University in Accounting, Riggs moved to Lake Charles to work for PPG. A unique role was created...
Delories Pete
Jan 21, 2025
Delories Pete, daughter of Joseph and Lillian Guillory Marshall, passed away January 21, 2025, at the age of seventy-six. Delories was born on May 20, 1948 in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Washington High School and attended McNeese State University. She was a parishioner of St. Peter Claver and attended St. Raphael Catholic Church. Delories was employed as...
Mitchell James Lebleu Sr.
Jan 21, 2025
Mitchell James LeBleu, 77, of Iowa, LA passed away January 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Mitchell LeBleu was born on March 30, 1947, to Nason and Ruby LeBleu in Lake Charles, LA. Mitchell pursued a career at Citgo for 44 years as a rigger. Mitchell enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, farming, and spending quality time with his family, which...
Bobby Crow
Jan 20, 2025
Barbara Jean “Bobby” Crow, 94, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025, with her family at her side.
Bobby was a native of Kansas and a longtime resident of the Lake Charles area. She was a 1947 graduate of Iowa High School and graduated from Tri-State Hospital School of Nursing in 1950. She retired in 1996 from...
Steven Miller
Jan 20, 2025
Steven Ray Miller, born to Herbert Joseph Miller and Mabel Marie (Ancelet) Miller on March 3rd,1949 in Lawtell, Louisiana, passed away peacefully Jan 20th, 2025 in Lake Charles, La. Steve had an undeniable presence that immediately made him the life of the party. He graduated from Lagrange High School in 1968. After graduation, Steve went on to become an apprentice...
Billy Teague
Jan 20, 2025
Billy Joe Teague born in Overton, TX on August 1, 1942, passed away January 20, 2025 at the age of eighty-two. Billy was a graduate of Henderson High School and was a member of Glad Tidings Church. He worked as a machinist and was known too many as all around tool man. He enjoyed collecting baseball cards. He is survived...
John Quienalty
Jan 19, 2025
John Clay Quienalty,64, passed away peacefully Sunday January 19, 2025. He was born March 9, 1960, to Lou Allie Fontenot and Melvin Quienalty.
John was a graduate of Dental Technical College in Texas and served as a local dental technician for many years. He enjoyed cooking, gardening, music, and attending concerts.
Those left to cherish his memories are his sisters,...
Elton Lynell Thomason, Sr.
Jan 19, 2025
Elton Lynell Thomason was born February 16, 1933 and received his glory in Heaven January 19, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Lynell was met in Heaven by his wife of 57 years and love of his life, Hilda Thomason, son, Rayford Thomason and wife Fabia. Also at his homecoming would be his mother Audie Thomason and father, John Thomason....
Eddie Ewing, Jr.
Jan 19, 2025
Eddie John Ewing, Jr. 83, of Sulphur, LA passed away on January 19, 2025, at a local hospital.
He was born on January 22, 1941, in Cypremort Point, LA. He was a SPEC-4 1st armored division in the U.S. Army. When he returned to Sulphur he worked as a roughneck in the Oilfield Industry. He later worked as a custodian at...
Galyn Montgomery
Jan 19, 2025
Galyn Seavey Montgomery, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025, at the age of 79. A faithful Christian, Galyn was known for her unwavering love, boundless generosity, and exceptional ability to befriend everyone she met. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and a passion for life that touched the hearts of...
Shirley McDaniel
Jan 18, 2025
With the heaviest of hearts we are paying tribute to the life and memory of Shirley Faye ( Free ) McDaniel, age 61, born on the 12th day of November, 1963. She is survived by her rock, best friend, the love of her life; her husband, Jeffery "Lane" McDaniel, children- Thomas, Tessia, Barry (wife Brittany), and Tara (husband Justin), grandchildren-...
Alice Sonnier
Jan 18, 2025
Alice Joan Ogea Sonnier was born on Jan. 17, 1934, in Lake Charles, La. Died on Jan. 18, 2025, at the age of 91. She is preceded in death by her two sons Mathew and Gregory Sonnier and her daughter, Mary Christina Sonnier. She is survived by her husband of 67 years C.P. (Buddy) Sonnier, son Timothy with his wife...
Mary Catherine Arabie
Jan 18, 2025
Mary Catherine Richard Arabie, 77, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025. Born on June 30, 1947, Mary was a vibrant, fiery Cajun woman with a heart of gold who lived a life full of love, devotion, and unforgettable charm.
A proud native of Church Point, Louisiana, Cathy was known for her fun-loving and excitable personality. She was verbally expressive and...
Michael Odom
Jan 17, 2025
Michael Lee Odom, 49, of Lake Charles, passed away at his home on January 17, 2025. Born on September 16th, 1975, to Kenneth Sr. and Sylvia Odom, Michael was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles.
After graduating from LaGrange High School, Michael began his career as an engineer at KPLC-TV before transitioning to a career in sales across...
Brenda Gale Holbrook Hogan
Jan 17, 2025
Brenda Gale Holbrook Hogan, 63, of Lake Charles, was welcomed into heaven at 2:57 AM on Friday, January 17, 2025, in a local hospice facility.
Brenda was born on January 31, 1961, in Lake Charles where she was a lifelong resident and a graduate of Barbe High School. She furthered her education, receiving a business degree from Delta Technical...
Newton Jerrell Thigpen Jr.
Jan 17, 2025
Newton “Jerrell” Thigpen, Jr., 75, passed from this life on January 17, 2025, peacefully, with family by his side. He was born in Lake Charles, LA to Newton Jerrell Thigpen, Sr. and Joyce LaVern Thigpen of Lake Charles, LA. Jerrell was enlisted in the USNR from 1968-1974, during which time, he served in Vietnam. He was known by his family...
Jimmy Labouve
Jan 17, 2025
Jimmy LaBouve, born in Hathaway on July 25, 1944, son of the late Albert and Orilla Landry LaBouve, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the age of eighty. Jimmy worked as a maintenance man for many years and he was also a musician. Jimmy enjoyed doing mechanic work, and he loved playing instruments. Jimmy is survived by his...
