Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Jane Ann Hebert
May 3, 2023
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Jane Ann Hebert on May 3, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Born in Monroe, Louisiana, on September 28, 1942, to William and Janey Oden Hogan, Jane lived a life full of love, kindness, and resilience.
Jane Ann dedicated her life to helping others as a compassionate counselor, guiding...
Monica Singleton Soileau
May 3, 2023
Monica Marie Soileau, 50, was called home on May 3rd, 2023 in Beaumont, TX. She was born in Lake Charles, LA and grew up in Westlake. She was a driven and outspoken leader, athlete, and student at Westlake High School, where she graduated in the Class of 1990. She began working at ConocoPhillips in 1994 and climbed the ranks within...
Brenda Manning Breaux
May 2, 2023
Brenda Joyce Manning Breaux, a loving mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2023, at Lake Charles Care Center in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Born on January 11, 1940, in Beaumont, Texas
Brenda was preceded in death by her loving parents Travis Manning Sr and Dorothy LeBlanc Manning. Also gone before her was her husband of 44 years...
Helen Marie Cuvillier
May 1, 2023
With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to our beloved Helen Marie Fontenot Cuvillier, who passed away peacefully on May 1, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Born on November 25, 1951, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Helen was the treasured daughter of Austin James Fontenot and Odelia Marie Foreman Fontenot.
Helen spent her formative years in Lake Charles and...
Larry Vance Blanchette
May 1, 2023
Larry Vance Blanchette, 81, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 8:14 AM on Monday, May 1, 2023.
Mr. Blanchette was born September 11, 1941 in Lake Charles, LA, where he lived most of his life. He was a 1959 graduate of Marion High School and attended McNeese State University. He served his country as a Sergeant in the U....
Barbara Davidson
May 1, 2023
Barbara Ann Primeaux Davidson, 71, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 4:11 PM on Monday, May 1, 2023 in a Lafayette hospital.
Ms. Davidson was born December 12, 1951 in Lake Charles, LA, where she was a lifelong resident and a graduate of LaGrange High School. She worked at the plants for fifteen years as fire-watch and safety. More...
Vivian "Virginia' Pharis
May 1, 2023
Vivian “Virginia” Pharis, 82, of Sulphur, passed away on May 1, 2023 surrounded by family. Virginia worked for LCC in DeQuincy, then as a Special Education teacher’s aide at Sulphur High School. One of her greatest enjoyments was spending time with her family, recalling old stories about her parents, sister, and cousins. She loved going to Bible studies, playing games,...
Loretta Faye Fontenot Billedeaux
May 1, 2023
Loretta Faye Fontenot Billedeaux, 73, of Lake Charles passed away at 4:20 PM on Monday, May 1, 2023 in the comfort of her home.
Mrs. Billedeaux was born on July 8, 1949 in Ville Platte and moved to Lake Charles at an early age while in second grade. She was a 1967 graduate of LaGrange High School. Mrs. Billedeaux worked...
Lj Caswell
May 1, 2023
LJ Caswell, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, May 1, 2023. LJ served in the United States Air Force for twenty years and traveled all over the world to serve our country. After serving, he made his way back to Louisiana and worked construction for several years. He was known for his gentle spirit and...
Joe "Kenny" Kendall Powell, Jr.
Apr 28, 2023
Joe “Kenny” Kendall Powell, Jr., 47, passed away on April 28, 2023 in a local hospital.
Kenny was born on May 13, 1975 in Lake Charles, LA to Joe Kendall Powell, Sr. and Charlotte Lasyone Powell. He will be remembered as a loving husband and father. He held several offices in the Free and Accepted Masons and the Habibi...
Abigail Truitt
Apr 28, 2023
Abigail Truitt, 19, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023 in Washington State.
Abigail was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on October 2, 2003. She was a 2022 graduate of St. Louis Catholic High School graduating with honors, the seal of biliteracy and completed numerous dual enrollment classes to prepare for college. She danced for four years on the school...
Nancy Irene Constance
Apr 28, 2023
Nancy Trahan Constance, 74, of Jennings, Louisiana passed away on April 28, 2023 at a local hospital. Nancy was a cafeteria cook for Johnson Bayou High School and John Paul Crain Hunting camp, but her passion was homemaking where she flourished in cooking, sewing and gardening. She was a homemaker at heart and passed on her love for cooking, sewing...
Scotty Laurents
Apr 28, 2023
Scotty Laurents, 58, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 28, 2023.
He was born on January 7, 1965, in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Curtis and Betty Laurents. He served at the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Offfice for 34 years before retiring as Lieutenant Public Relations Officer for Holmwood, Bell City, and Hayes. Scotty’s wife and sons...
Thomas "Mike" Rowe
Apr 28, 2023
Thomas Michael “Mike” Rowe, 70, passed away on April 28, 2023. Mike worked as a banker serving Southwest Louisiana for 42 years. He enjoyed golfing, the outdoors, hunting and radio-controlled cars, planes, etc. and traveling. Mike was a member of LARKS, Lake Area Radio Kontrol Society. Mike was of the catholic faith.
Mike is survived by his wife of...
Marcus Paul Lacombe
Apr 26, 2023
Marcus Paul LaCombe, 51, of Lake Charles passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 in a New Orleans hospital after a brief illness.
Mr. LaCombe was born on December 19, 1971 in Lake Charles where he resided all of his life. He was a graduate of Iowa High School and furthered his education at McNeese State University receiving his degrees...
James Dickie Lovelady
Apr 26, 2023
James D Lovelady, 78, of Sulphur, lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. He was a talented mechanic and worked on anything put before him. James loved to fish and spend time with his many friends. He was clearly loved and will be missed by all who knew him.
Those left to cherish James’ memory are his...
Trace Kadyn Chaisson
Apr 26, 2023
Trace Kadyn Chaisson, 20, of Sulphur passed away on April 26, 2023 at the Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, TX. Trace enjoyed boat riding and late-night drives. He was a fighter until the end and accomplished so much in his 20 years. Trace attended Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church and made a Teen Acts March of 2020. He also...
Jane Klumpp Trahan
Apr 24, 2023
Jane was welcomed into Heaven on Monday, April 24,2023, surrounded by her Family and friends. She was born and raised in Eunice, Louisiana. Her family moved to Lake Charles, where she became a Gatorette at LaGrange High School. She and her husband Billy resided in Lake Charles, where they shared a beautiful marriage of 67 years. She was a stay-at-home...
David Baham
Apr 23, 2023
David Alan Baham, 56, passed away on April 23, 2023. Born on September 11, 1966, in Sulphur, Louisiana to Donn and Debbie Baham, he grew up in Sulphur and graduated from Sulphur High School in 1984. David was an avid music lover, played several instruments, and was a local musician for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his dog,...
Janie Marie Labbé Fontenot
Apr 22, 2023
It is with great sadness and immense sorrow that the family of Janie Marie Labbe’ Fontenot announces that she passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, in a local hospice facility at the age of 71.
Janie was born on November 10, 1951, to the late Joseph and Marjorie (Delahoussaye) Labbe’ in New Iberia, Louisiana. At the age of...
