Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Kenneth Roy Ducote
Jan 3, 2024
Kenneth Roy Ducote (91), of Hackberry, passed away in his residence surrounded by family following a short illness. Kenneth was born February 13, 1932 to the late Roy Anthony and Etna Johnson Ducote. He was raised in Hackberry with his brother Lionel, twin sister Marilyn, and cousin Laurence Williams. As a teenager, Kenneth worked as a motion picture operator at...
Jennifer Rae Chesson Stewart
Jan 3, 2024
Jennifer Rae Chesson Stewart of Lake Charles, born on December 20, 1972, daughter of the late Walter and Dories (Hebert) Chesson, passed away after a lengthy illness on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at the age of fifty-one. Jennifer was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to everyone she met. She lived every day to the fullest. Jennifer was a...
Deborah Ann Trahan Bellard
Jan 3, 2024
Deborah Ann Trahan Bellard, 72, passed away peacefully at home in Bell City, LA on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 by the side of her cherished husband. She was born on September 17, 1951, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Alvin and Ethel Higginbotham Trahan.
Her intellect and empathy led her into a career as a registered nurse. She thrived as a...
John Harry Courville
Jan 2, 2024
John Harry Courville, born in Oberlin on April 4, 1943, son of the late Shelby and Carrie (Reed) Courville, passed away in a local hospital on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at the age of eighty. John was of the Catholic faith and attended St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. He never met a stranger, was a social butterfly and enjoyed...
Gary Lynn Broussard
Jan 2, 2024
Gary Lynn Broussard, 64, passed away unexpectedly in Beaumont, TX on January 2, 2024. Gary was born in Sulphur, LA to Emile Nolan and Viola Marie Broussard on October 4, 1959.
Gary Broussard found immense joy in crabbing and fishing. When Gary was out on the water, the cares of the world seemed to drift away with the tide. There...
Dianna Marie Roy Desselle
Jan 1, 2024
On January 1, 2024, our loving Mother, Grand & Great Grandmother, Dianna Marie Roy Desselle known as “Granny” passed away while at home. She was a remarkable soul who graced this world for 82 years. Her legacy echoes through the lives she touched with kindness, grace, and unwavering love shown to all.
Mrs. Desselle was a native of Mansura, LA...
John Herbert Troesser
Jan 1, 2024
John Herbert Troesser, 82 years old of Sulphur entered the gates of heaven on January 1, 2024. He passed away peacefully at his home. He was born on September 21, 1941, in Frankenstein, Missouri.
He was a LaSalette Priest until 1976. He offered Catholic Communion Services at the High Hope Care Center until 2020. He worked offshore on an oil...
Charles Edward Strahan
Jan 1, 2024
Charles Edward Strahan, 73, of Montgomery, LA passed away at 8:04 PM on Monday, January 1, 2024 in an Alexandria hospital.
Mr. Strahan was born on July 2, 1950 in Lake Charles and was raised in Iowa where he attended Iowa High School. He spent most of his life residing in Beauregard Parish before moving to Montgomery, LA to enjoy...
Jerry J. Manuel, Sr. "Nonc"
Dec 31, 2023
Jerry J. “Nonc” Manuel, Sr., 79, of Lake Charles passed away at 2:35 PM on Sunday, December 31, 2023 in a Welsh, LA care facility.
Mr. Manuel was born on July 5, 1944 in Lake Charles where he resided most of his life. In his earlier years he worked for Phillip’s Cash and Carry Lumber Yard and Calcasieu Grain Dryer....
Thomas Bourgeois
Dec 30, 2023
Grand Lake – Thomas Bourgeois, born in Church Point on October 17, 1947, son of the late John and Evelyn (Thibodeaux) Bourgeois, passed away December 30, 2023, at the age of 76. He passed peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones. Thomas, a painter for 40 years, was a hunter of all game, fisherman, and an excellent gardener. He...
Keith M. Brashear
Dec 30, 2023
Keith M. Brashear, 72, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023. He was born on September 28, 1951 to Herbert and Jean Richard Brashear in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Keith spent most of his time in the Sweetlake/Big Lake area with his grandparents, Gladys and Nolton Richard and Agnes and Absie Duhon. He developed his strong work ethic in both rice...
Elizabeth "Liz" Mcdonald Pecorino
Dec 29, 2023
Elizabeth “Liz” McDonald Pecorino, 83, passed away at home in Lake Charles, LA on Friday, December 29, 2023 with her beloved family by her side. She was born on March 16, 1940, in Lafayette, Louisiana, to Homer “Joe” and Mildred Billeaud McDonald. She moved to Opelousas, Louisiana as a youth.
Liz attended Academy of Sacred Heart Grand Coteau and graduated...
Jessie Michael Richard
Dec 27, 2023
Jessie Michael Richard, 46, of Lake Charles, was taken from this world way too soon on Wednesday December 27, 2023 in Hayes from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Jessie was a longtime resident of the Lake Area, having worked as a corrections officer for both the Cameron and Calcasieu Parish Sherriff’s Office for the past twenty years. He enjoyed...
Perry Allen Granger
Dec 27, 2023
Perry Allen Granger, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at the age of 70. Perry was born in Lake Charles on March 19, 1953, son of the late Willie L. Granger and Lou Ella Robideaux. Perry never met a stranger, and his infectious smile and laughter would light up a room. He loved going...
