Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Linzie Murle Morse
Dec 14, 2024
Linzie Murle Morse, 78, of Sulphur, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024, surrounded by his family. Linzie was born on August 8, 1946, and was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. He loved to restore old cars and going to Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale, Arizona. Linzie liked to deep sea fish with friends and family and go hunting on his deer...
Isabelle "Belle" Trim Newman
Dec 14, 2024
Isabelle Trim Newman “Belle,” 90, passed away on December 14, 2024 in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on August 11, 1934 in Abbeville, LA to Fernest Trim and Louise Primeaux Trim.
Although we grieve her absence, Belle will be forever in our hearts as our “Earth Angel.” The Matriarch of our family, she was the most loving, giving, selfless soul....
Carol Andreas
Dec 14, 2024
Carol Andreas, a cherished soul of 90 years, born on July 20, 1934, in Oberlin, LA peacefully entered eternal rest on December 14th, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth.
In a beautiful union, she married her beloved Bill on June 19, 1955, and together they celebrated an incredible 70 years of marriage, raising two wonderful sons, Ricky...
Linda Gail O'Pry Fontenot
Dec 13, 2024
Linda Gail O’Pry Fontenot, born in Church Point on December 8, 1947, daughter of the late Will O’Pry and Mary Wilma Matte Oaks, passed away in Lake Charles on Friday, December 13, 2024, at the age of seventy-seven. Linda was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lacassine. She enjoyed baking for the church bazaars. Linda was...
Jessica Charlene Pultz
Dec 13, 2024
Jessica Charlene Pultz, born in Baltimore, Maryland, on August 10, 1949, daughter of Jesse Ray and Doris Ann Claiborne Dendy, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024, at the age of seventy-five. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald “P-nut” Pultz; son, Samuel Pultz; parents; siblings, Phillip Dendy, Richard Dendy, and David Dendy; great-granddaughter, Avalynn Hendrix. Survivors are her...
Timothy "Timmy/Chief" Willie Broussard
Dec 13, 2024
Timothy “Timmy/Chief” Willie Broussard, born in Kinder on March 24, 1961, beloved son of Willie and Betty Sonnier Broussard, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, December 13, 2024, at the age of sixty-three. Timmy/Chief, as he was affectionately known, was a graduate of Iowa High School, and was an instrument technician, as well as a truck driver....
Carol Thornton
Dec 12, 2024
Carol Irene Thornton, 74, passed away on December 12, 2024. Born on November 6, 1950, Carol was a woman who could never be fully described by words-she was, as her friends lovingly said, "a character."
Carol was a woman of intelligence, compassion, and fiery determination. She obtained her Bachelor of Science and Nursing from McNeese State University in 1972, her Master's...
Janet McCauley Rosteet
Dec 12, 2024
Janet McCauley Rosteet, 76, passed away peacefully December 12, 2024, at a local hospital. Janet was a teacher for 20 years, and later became a Social Worker after getting her master’s degree.
Janet enjoyed watching show dogs and she enjoyed being around her horses.
Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 35 years, Rudy Rosteet; daughter, Mia Rutherford;...
Ramona Primeaux
Dec 12, 2024
Ramona Ann Primeaux passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024. She was born on December 4, 1955 in Lake Charles, La. Ramona was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved spending time with her kids and grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening, shopping, going to the beach and celebrating Mardi Gras.
Left to cherish her memory is her...
Ruth Ann Bertrand Granger
Dec 11, 2024
Ruth was born on January 4, 1946, in Opelousas, LA. She was the new year's baby. She entered the Gates of Heaven on December 11, 2024. She was steadfast in her Catholic faith, which she instilled in her children. She was truly a tireless and dedicated devoted mother. She enjoyed the simple things in life, her coffee, rocking chair, a...
Charlotte Lee
Dec 11, 2024
Charlotte Yandle Lee, 77, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024. She was born on January 4, 1947, in Lafayette, Louisiana, to Lacy Elwood Yandle and Gussy Mae Campbell Yandle.
She built a life filled with love, faith, and community. In her early years Charlotte worked as a bank teller, and it was there she met Frederick...
Avita Richard
Dec 11, 2024
Avita A. Richard, 91, of Sulphur, LA passed away on December 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Avita was born on July 11, 1933, in Kaplan, LA to Edian and Odeya.
Avita loved caring for her family, sewing, cooking, and playing card games with her grandchildren. The highlight of her life was being a homemaker, taking care of her family...
Curtis Wayne Poole Sr.
Dec 11, 2024
Curtis Wayne Poole, Sr., born in Lake Charles on October 29, 1947, son of the late Edgar Riley and Beatrice Vincent Poole, passed away December 11, 2024, at the age of seventy-seven. Curtis served honorably in the United States Air Force and enjoyed woodcarving in his spare time. He was a man full of faith and shared his love of...
Irvin "Buddy" Joseph Fontenot Jr.
Dec 11, 2024
Fenton – Irvin Joseph “Buddy” Fontenot, Jr., born in Fenton on August 26, 1958, son of Irvin and Phyllis Moseley Fontenot, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the age of sixty-six. Buddy was a member of the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and a lifelong cattle farmer. He worked for G & H Seed in Iowa for over thirty...
Mary Frances Ford Conner
Dec 10, 2024
Mary Frances Ford Conner, 80, of Iowa passed away at 6:52 PM on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at a local hospital.
Ms. Conner was born on September 17, 1944 in Winnsboro, LA and moved to Lake Charles/Moss Bluff area shortly thereafter, before moving to Iowa for the remainder of her life. A graduate of Marion High School, Ms. Conner spent many...
Melonie Shawn Jinks Parks
Dec 10, 2024
On December 10, 2024, Melonie “Shawn” Parks (Jinks) of Lake Charles, Louisiana passed away surrounded by her loving family.
Shawn was born on September 15, 1957, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, the daughter of Norman and Karen Jinks (Speer).
She was one of Barbe High School’s first graduating classes in 1975. She served on the committee to decide the school’s colors, emblem, and...
Ruby Burnett (Benoit) Peshoff
Dec 10, 2024
Ruby Burnett (Benoit) Peshoff, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024, at the age of 100. Born in Gueydan, Louisiana, on April 4, 1924, to Theobert Benoit and Cora Mae Moore Benoit, Ruby was a woman whose heart was as big as her beautiful spirit.
Ruby was known for her warmth, kindness, and...
Gerald Anthony Guillory
Dec 10, 2024
"Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise". Luke 23:43
There are those men whom display strength at every turn, yet exhibit gentleness and kindness on every corner; those whom live in their faith aware that gratitude is a natural part of their daily lives; those whom love with a full heart sharing pieces of their hearts...
Katherine Daigle Roshto
Dec 9, 2024
Katherine Daigle Roshto, age 85, entered into eternal rest on December 9th 2024, peacefully,surrounded by her family at a local care facility.
Katherine Marie Roshto was born August 7, 1939 in Lacassine, LA to John and Rena Belle Corbello Daigle, the oldest of nine children. She was raised and enjoyed her young life growing up on a rice farm. She was...
Kathleen Keating
Dec 9, 2024
Kathleen Mary Keating, 100, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024. Born on April 22, 1924, Kathleen lived a century filled with love, adventure, and devotion to her family and faith.
Kathleen had a deep love for her family, especially her cherished dogs, who were constant companions throughout her life. Her passion for travel took her to many places, where...
