Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Beverly Jo Sanders Schalon
Dec 19, 2024
Beverly Jo Sanders Schalon of Lake Charles died December 19,2024.
Born in Starkville, MS in 1942 to Elmer and Frances Sanders, Beverly spent her childhood in Kentwood, LA, graduating from Kentwood High School in 1960, Always an adventurer and independent thinker, Beverly attended LSU (where she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority), choosing a major in zoology when pure...
Patricia "Pat" Ann Hebert
Dec 19, 2024
Patricia “Pat” Hebert, 81, of Sulphur, LA passed away on December 19, 2024, in a local care facility surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born on December 25, 1942, in Westlake, LA to Roscoe and Virginia Tower. She was a 1960 Westlake High School Graduate. Pat loved playing music, especially the piano and singing with family and friends. She...
Mary Jane Trahan Guillory
Dec 19, 2024
Mary Jane Trahan Guillory, born in Maurice, Louisiana on September 21, 1936, daughter of the late Avery and Rita (Granger) Trahan, passed away in her daughter’s residence on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the age of eighty-eight. A graduate of Fenton High School, Mary Jane worked as the cafeteria manager for Fenton High School. She was of the catholic faith....
Megan Stanford-Dykes
Dec 18, 2024
Megan Ryan Stanford-Dykes, 28, was born on October 24, 1996, in Lake Charles, LA, to Alex, II and Kim Stanford. Mrs. Stanford-Dykes passed away in her home on December 18, 2024. Megan grew up in Sulphur but farmed in Egan with her Dad. She loved fishing, traveling, and going to the beach with her family all while making memories.
Megan leaves...
Christopher Langley
Dec 18, 2024
Christopher "Bumper" Langley, 61, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on December 18, 2024.
Bumper was a free spirit who embraced life with a sense of adventure and a passion for his craft. A lifelong mechanic, he earned his nickname by dedicating himself to the work he loved, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew him.
Bumper was a great father...
Wrenley Rosalia-Ann Miller
Dec 18, 2024
Wrenley Rosalia-Ann Miller, infant daughter of Madilyn Elise Miller and Prestyn Scott Carleton, left this world and entered Heaven on December 18, 2024. She was born August 29, 2024 in Lake Charles. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Jonathan Lasage; great uncles, Johnny Miller, Steven Basden; aunt, Kylee Smith, and family friend, Zachary Smith. Wrenley is survived by...
Bertha Lee Watson
Dec 18, 2024
Bertha Lee Richard Watson, born in Kinder on March 7, 1931, daughter of the late Samuel and Lavinia Buller Lormand, passed away in a local care facility on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the age of ninety-three. Bertha, a devoted member of Indian Village United Pentecostal Church, retired from the Calcasieu Parish School Board as cafeteria manager of LaGrange High...
Mary Ellen Abshire
Dec 18, 2024
Mary Ellen Abshire, born in Kinder, Louisiana on April 17, 1950, daughter of the late Yeumen and Mabel Duplantis Lopez, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the age of seventy-four. Mary Ellen, a devoted member of the Catholic faith, enjoyed spending time with her beloved family and friends. In her spare time, her...
Mike Scanlon
Dec 17, 2024
Mike Scanlon, 81, of Sulphur passed away at his residence suddenly and unexpectedly.
Mike was born in Atlanta, Georgia, was raised in Windermere, Florida and was a longtime resident of Sulphur, Louisiana. He was a graduate of the University of New Mexico, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering. He served as an engineer at the local...
Jesus "Jesse" C. Castillo
Dec 17, 2024
Jesus “Jesse” C. Castillo, born in Edinburg, Texas, on October 15, 1938, son of the late Guadalupe and Joaquina Capello Castillo, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at the age of eighty-six. Jesse was a member St. Charles Borromeo and retired from Tennessee Gas as a plant technician after twenty-five years. He enjoyed woodworking, painting and being with family. His...
Kyzer Dean Farque
Dec 16, 2024
Kyzer Farque, our pretty little 2 month old boy, passed away on December 16, 2024. Kyzer was born on September 30, 2024, to Keelan Farque and Sydney Vidrine. Kyzer, at 2 months was full of life. He was the perfect little boy any family could ask for. His smile would light up a room, and his presence could make any...
Ruby Nell Humphries
Dec 16, 2024
Ruby Nell Humphries entered eternal life in heaven December 16, 2024 in Lake Charles, LA. Born in Fort Worth, Texas on April 30, 1939 to Herman Forest Humphries and Artrue Vena Crow Humphries, she was the fifth of six children. The family moved to Houston, Texas during the Depression and attended Broadway Baptist Church, where Ruby at 12 years old,...
Mary Patricia Cavell Bulber
Dec 16, 2024
Mary Patricia Cavell Bulber was born on March 15, 1930, youngest of six children to Marie Ernestine Whitmore and Anthony Frank Henry Cavell. They lived in New Orleans. As a child she learned to appreciate music by listening to her mother teach piano. She would amaze her mother by sitting at the piano, playing the same music studied by the...
Linda Sue Castille
Dec 16, 2024
We, the family of Linda Sue LeDoux Castille (77), are greatly saddened to share the news that Linda, known to her grandchildren as “Nanny,” passed on to be with the Lord on December 16, 2024.
Born May 27, 1947, Linda was never an idle woman. She was both a farmer’s wife and a farmer in her own right. She was a...
Dean Webster Reed
Dec 16, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dean Webster Reed, 86, a beloved husband, father, and friend, who left us peacefully on December 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 28, 1938, in Mamou, Louisiana, Dean lived a life filled with love laughter, and hard work. He dedicated many years to his craft...
Willie Paul "PeeWee" OQuain, Jr.
Dec 16, 2024
It’s with great sorrow that we share the passing of Willie Paul “Peewee” O’Quain, Jr., who left us too soon on December 16, 2024, at the age of 65. He went peacefully in his sleep. As he wished, his body was donated to science so he will continue to be of service to the community after his passing.
He was a...
Henry Suydam
Dec 16, 2024
Henry Suydam, 65, of Ragley passed away at 11:25 AM on Monday, December 16, 2024 in a local hospital.
Mr. Suydam was born on October 21, 1959 in White Sulfur Springs, MT and was raised in Longville by his late grandparents, Estelle and James Trull. He was a graduate of South Beauregard High School. In his earlier...
Edward "Eddie" Hester Oakley
Dec 16, 2024
Edward Hester Oakley, 99, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Eddie was born on September 14, 1925, to Eloise Hester and Edward Barry Oakley. He grew up in Montgomery, Alabama, before relocating to Lake Charles in 1949. Eddie worked for 27 years as a Traffic Manager at Cities Service and...
Herman Ivy Ellender, Jr.
Dec 15, 2024
Herman I. Ellender, Jr, or as his family and friends referred to him as Junior, 78, passed away Sunday, December 15,2024, at the Veterans Home in Jennings. After receiving an Honorable Discharge from the Army, he attended McNeese State University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agronomy. He worked for the Louisiana Department of Agriculture in...
Ernest D. Soileau
Dec 14, 2024
Ernest Dale “Ernie” passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2024, at the age of 47. Born on February 18, 1977, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Ernest lived his entire life in the community he loved. He was known not just as a hard worker in the construction industry, where he made his mark as a dedicated floor installer, but also as...
