Local Obituaries

for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Ralph Edward Corbello

Ralph Edward Corbello

Sep 10, 2024

Ralph Edward Corbello, 79 of Woodlawn, Louisiana, passed away on September 10, 2024, after complications from a heart attack. Ralph was born on March 11, 1945, to Parents, Eddie and Dorothy Corbello, in Lake Charles, LA. After graduating from Welsh High School in 1963, he went on to get his Bachelor's degree in Agribusiness from the University of Southwestern Louisiana...

Leo Perry Slaughter

Leo Perry Slaughter

Sep 10, 2024

Leo Perry Slaughter, born in Pineville on March 4, 1940, son of the late Earl and Nettie (Gauthier) Slaughter, passed away in Lake Charles on September 10, 2024, at age eighty-four. A graduate of Harrisonburg High School, Leo attended Oklahoma Panhandle State University in Oklahoma. He was an avid student of the word of God, a World War II history...

Mike Spano

Mike Spano

Sep 9, 2024

Mike Spano, 56, of Lake Charles passed away Monday, September 9th, 2024 in the comfort of his home.

Michael accepted Jesus into his heart, and loved sharing the love of Jesus with others. Without doubt the first thing he saw when he opened his eyes was the face of Jesus. We take comfort as believers that when our time on earth...

Frances Lyons

Frances Lyons

Sep 7, 2024

Frances Eloise Lyons,87, of Sulphur, LA passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Frances was born on November 14, 1936, in Lake Charles, LA to Oscar and Eloise Redding. She was raised in Big Woods, LA and enjoyed being around friends and family the most. Frances loved working on various things in her past time...

Nora Belle Romero

Nora Belle Romero

Sep 7, 2024

Nora Belle Romero, 90, passed away on September 7, 2024 in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on August 17, 1934 in Lake Charles, LA to Joe and Anna Romero.

She worked at Gulf National Bank in Lake Charles for many years. She was a loving and caring person. Her favorite pastime was spending quality time with her dogs, Sugar, Duke...

Euphoric Hayze Crawford

Euphoric Hayze Crawford

Sep 7, 2024

 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of the beloved Euphoric Hayze Crawford, born on December 27, 2017, in Leesville, LA. Euphoric brought light and joy to everyone she encountered with her vibrant personality and infectious laughter. Her presence could illuminate any room, and her hobbies, which included coloring, painting, making slime, creating beats on her DJ controller, dancing, singing,...

Rayward Sonnier

Rayward Sonnier

Sep 7, 2024

Rayward Sonnier, born in Jennings on October 31, 1958, son of the late Philip and Laura (Cormier) Sonnier, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the age of sixty-five. Rayward retired from the oilfield and was of the Catholic faith. He was a proud member of the Welsh High School band booster. Rayward enjoyed hunting, fishing, shrimping, riding his motorcycle,...

Kate Ortego Thomas

Kate Ortego Thomas

Sep 6, 2024

Kate Thomas, 79, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 6, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 9, 1944, in Ville Platte, Louisiana. She was the daughter of Louis Joseph Ortego and Emma Fontenot Ortego.

She lived most of her life in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She graduated from LaGrange Senior High School (Class of 1962)...

Ellis Mitchell George

Ellis Mitchell George

Sep 4, 2024

Ellis Mitchell George, 94, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away September 4, 2024. Born on April 12, 1930, Ellis was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, where he spent over 45 years as a dedicated butcher in the grocery industry. His career began at Jake's on Ryan Street, and he later became an integral staff member at Abe's Grocery, where...

James Randall Marcantel

James Randall Marcantel

Sep 4, 2024

James Randall Marcantel, born in Eunice on January 12, 1958, son of Burley and Wanda (Fontenot) Marcantel, passed away in his residence, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at the age of sixty-six. James was a graduate of Sulphur High School and was of the Catholic faith. He worked for TNT trucking. He enjoyed being outdoors,...

Joseph Duprie

Joseph Duprie

Sep 3, 2024

Joseph Ray "Joe" Duprie, 51, passed away on September 3, 2024. Joe served in the United States Navy for 14 years. He worked for the United States Army Medical Center of Excellence. Joe loved camping and he loved his family.

Joe is survived by his mother, Mary Charlene Duprie; his two daughters, Caitlin (Kyle) Delino and Vivien Duprie; one...

Lorraine Marie Johnson

Lorraine Marie Johnson

Sep 3, 2024

Lorraine spread sunshine to everyone she met. She was so often described as a sweetheart and such a kind person. She raised seven children and was married only once to Starks Johnson for 70 years when he passed in 2015.

She loved flowers. She was a very good artist, having the ability to look at something and paint it. She also...

Joseph K. Cooper

Joseph K. Cooper

Sep 2, 2024

Joseph K. “Joe” Cooper, 80, of Lake Charles passed away on September 2, 2024. 

Born on January 24, 1944 in Sebring, FL, he graduated from Sebring High School and earned a B.S. degree in Business from Northwestern State University where he met his wife, Elaine, of 53 years. He spent his professional career in oil and gas, land management, and farming...

Donie J Harmon

Donie J Harmon

Sep 2, 2024

Yesterday we lost a truly great man, my Pawpaw. My grandpa grew up in Los Angeles, CA where he graduated high school and joined the Air Force. He ended up stationed at Chennault in Lake Charles where he met my Mawmaw and he packed up his Cajun bride and moved her to Los Angeles, where he later got a job...

William "Billy" Etheridge Hogan

William "Billy" Etheridge Hogan

Sep 1, 2024

William Etheridge Hogan, 67, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 1. Billy was born on September 10,1956 in Lake Charles to the late Jeane and Bill Hogan. He was the eldest sibling of Kenny (deceased) and Vanessa. He graduated from Barbe High School and received his BA from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches. Billy designed and built...

Shirley Simon

Shirley Simon

Sep 1, 2024

Shirley Evelyn Simon, 88, crossed over to be with the Lord on September 1, 2024 at her home in Longville Louisiana surrounded by her family. She was born on November 19, 1935 in Johnson Bayou.

Shirley was a homemaker, and was a loving and devoted wife to her husband Jessie, for nearly 69 years. She adored her children, grandchildren,...

Mary Corbello

Mary Corbello

Aug 29, 2024

Mary Ruth Corbello, 78, of Sulphur, Louisiana died in a local hospital on August 29, 2024.

Mary was born on August 26, 1946, in Manford, Oklahoma to Nathan and Winnie Martin. She enjoyed many things throughout her life including sewing, quilting and pouring into everyone she knew with love. She will always be known for her generosity and her adventurous...

Andrew Legros

Andrew Legros

Aug 28, 2024

It is with profound sadness that our family announces Andrew Will LeGros's passing on August 28, 2024. At home surrounded by family, our Heavenly Father welcomed him to his eternal home at the young age of 26.

Drew Legros, of Sulphur, has made a profound impact on the world since his grand entrance on May 7, 1998. With a heart of...

Rebecca Johnson Harmon

Rebecca Johnson Harmon

Aug 28, 2024

Rebecca Ann Johnson Harmon, 59, of Lake Charles passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 in a local hospital.

Mrs. Harmon was born on January 30, 1965 in Kinder and was raised in Lake Charles where she attended LaGrange High School.  

She found joy in the thrill of the casino, the excitement of bingo games, and the convenience of online shopping....

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