Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Michael Dewain Broussard
Jul 5, 2024
Michael Dewain Broussard, 69, of Lake Charles, passed away Friday, July 5, 2024, at his residence. A native of Creole, LA., Michael was born January 14, 1955 and was a lifelong resident of Southwest Louisiana.
Michael was a jack of all trades. He became a welder at a young age but later went to trade school and became a HVAC...
David Wayne "Bub" Heyd
Jul 5, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David “Bub” Heyd. He enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, or just listening to old country music with his son. Those close to him had nothing but respect for him. He was a man of few words but when he spoke, you listened. He will be greatly missed by his family...
Kaden And Kason Scott Melder
Jul 5, 2024
Kaden Scott Melder passed away on July 5, 2024, in a local hospital surrounded by his loving family. Kason Scott Melder passed away on July 6, 2024, in a local hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Kason and Kaden were born on July 3, 2024. Although here for a short time, they were both loved beyond measure.
Kason and Kaden...
Donna Hanks
Jul 5, 2024
Donna Michelle Perry Hanks, 59, passed away and was greeted by her baby girl Aleesha on Friday, July 5, 2024, in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She enjoyed being outdoors camping and being around friends and family. A highlight of her life was attending the Dancing with the Stars tour with her sisters. She was a 1982 graduate...
Doreen Anne Fischer
Jul 5, 2024
Doreen Anne (Smith) Fischer, 91, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024, at The Guardian, Lake Charles, Louisiana, in the care of Brighton Bridge Hospice. She was born on December 26, 1932, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her children, Alan Fischer, Joyce Fischer, Peter Fischer and companion Krystal Ellender, Eric Fischer and wife Katherine (Mitchell) Fischer, Nancy Fischer,...
Irene Babineaux Trahan
Jul 5, 2024
Irene Babineaux Trahan, born in Church Point on November 28, 1928, daughter of the late Alvin and Sedia Roger Babineaux, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, July 5, 2024, at the age of ninety-five. Ms. Irene was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church in Iowa. She enjoyed tending to her garden, cooking & baking, puzzles and...
Sherri Moreau
Jul 4, 2024
Sherri Moreau, born in Lake Charles on April 13, 1970, daughter of James Robert Harris and Mary Jo Bayless Norris Shockley, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at the age of fifty-four. A graduate of Forney High School, Sherri attended Sowela Technical College and obtained a masters degree in the Culinary Arts. She and her husband, Tim, were...
Ralph "Mickey" Solice
Jul 3, 2024
Ralph “Mickey” Solice, 56, of Moss Bluff, passed away at his home on Wednesday July 3, 2024.
He was born on April 17, 1968 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Huey “Pete” and Debbie Solice. Mickey enjoyed watching his children play baseball, spending time with his grandchildren, gardening, and cooking. He was a patriot who served his country honorably in the United...
Barbara Dupont Wilkerson
Jul 3, 2024
Barbara Dupont Wilkerson, 63, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at her beloved Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas, surrounded by her loved ones.
Barbara was born on March 16, 1961, in Jennings, LA and was a native and life resident of Cameron Parish. She was a graduate of South Cameron High School and spent much of her career...
Joy Lynn Monceaux
Jul 3, 2024
Joy Lynn Monceaux, 61 of Sulphur, LA passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024.
She was born October 8, 1962 to the late Dorothy Ann Monceaux and Olbert Monceaux, Jr in Sulphur, LA.
Joy is best remembered for her selfless nature, she never turned her back to those in need. She was raised Catholic and enjoyed reading her Bible or singing...
Jo Ann Boyer Young
Jul 2, 2024
Jo Ann Young, 92, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. She was born on April 25, 1932, in DeQuincy, Louisiana.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Roger Young, Tommie Jo (Randall) Graham, Michael (Linda) Young, DeAnna Young, and Bobby Young; brothers, George, David, and Rodney Boyer; nine grandchildren; and eight great...
Cheryl Ann Bourque Leger
Jun 30, 2024
Cheryl Ann Bourque Leger, 76, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 30, 2024 at a hospice facility with her family at her side.
Cheryl was 1966 graduate of LaGrange High School and attended McNeese State University, followed by a year in St. Louis at the Benedictine Convent. She married in 1971 and became a longtime resident of...
James Randy Herpin
Jun 29, 2024
James Randy Herpin, known to all as Randy, brought an abundance of laughter and wisdom to the world during his vibrant 72 years. Born on February 25, 1952, in the small town of Kaplan, LA, Randy embraced life with a sense of humor that could light up the darkest room. He peacefully passed away at home on June 29, 2024,...
Sharon Ann Mancuso
Jun 29, 2024
Sharon Ann Businelle Mancuso, 56, of Sulphur, LA passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024 in the comfort of her home.
Sharon was born in Morgan City, LA, raised in Grand Lake and has lived many years in Sulphur. She was well known in Southwest Louisiana for her work of nearly thirty years as a Bail Bondsman and Bounty Hunter, primarily...
Carolyn Sue Madden Richard
Jun 27, 2024
Carolyn Sue Madden Richard 70years old, passed away on June 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 14,1953 to James and Archie Cobb Madden in Victorville, California on the Geroge Air Force Base.
Carolyn’s greatest joy in life was her family. Her memory will be cherished forever by her family, her students, and her friends....
Jean Lafitte "Buddy" Spiller, Jr.
Jun 25, 2024
Jean Lafitte “Buddy” Spiller, Jr., age 89, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on June 25, 2024. Born on January 17, 1935, in Lake Charles, he was the son of Jean and Caroline Spiller. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Mary Ellen Robert, and son-in-law Bernard McLaughlin.
Buddy graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1955 and...
Anita "Lauren" Landry
Jun 25, 2024
Anita Lauren Landry, 63, of Ragley, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Lauren was born in Lake Charles on April 24, 1961, to Frank and Geneva Jennings. She was a graduate of Barbe High School and a lifelong resident of Southwest Louisiana.
Lauren enjoyed spending her weekends camping and fishing...
Milton J. Verret
Jun 25, 2024
Milton Verret went to see our heavenly Father on June 25, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Verret.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 20 years, Eloise (Hobbie) Verret; children, Milton Verret (Jeannie), Robert Verret (Connie), John Verret (Monica), Tracie Verret Istre (Chris); stepchildren, Theresa Moyers, Pam Anderson (Randall), Dennis Higginbotham, Jimmy...
