Winston "Lanny" Richard
Jan 13, 2024
Lanny Richard, whose full legal name is Winston Landon Richard, passed away at age 83 on January 13, 2024 after a brief illness in a local hospital.
He was born on September 23, 1940 in Jennings, LA and grew up in Lake Arthur, LA. His love of knowledge started early in his life. He read about a private military academy...
Astrid Ceriah Lovett Watkins
Jan 12, 2024
A Gathering of friends and family will begin Wednesday, January 17, 2024 from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. in Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa. Burial will follow in Birdnest Cemetery under the direction of Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa. Astrid is survived by her parents, Madolyn Mier and Tyler Watkins; brother,...
Delores Louise Rhame "Ms. D" Trosclair
Jan 12, 2024
Delores Louise Rhame (Ms. D) Trosclair, 84, of Lake Charles, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus, peacefully on Friday January 12, 2024 in the comfort of her home with her family at her side.
Delores was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a 1957 graduate of Lake Charles High School. She retired from...
Pat Evans
Jan 12, 2024
Born in Nonacourt, France and bearing the name Rose Lucienne Augustine Guincestre, she later in life became known best as Lake Charles ’beloved Mrs. Pat. At only 18, she met United States Airforce Serviceman, Tim Evans. They married in France and had their first child before moving to the United States. She left her beloved France, for a new country...
Dennis Roy Hale Sr.
Jan 12, 2024
Dennis Roy Hale, Sr., 69, passed away on January 12, 2024, at a local hospital. He was born on August 10, 1954, to Charles and Juanita Hale.
Dennis enjoyed traveling. He was a truck driver which gave him the perfect opportunity to travel and see all 48 states. When he wasn’t driving his truck, he loved to spend time outdoors,...
Hubert "Hue" James Young, Sr.
Jan 12, 2024
Hubert “Hue” James Young, Sr. of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 12, 2024, at his residence. A native of Basile, La., Hue was born on November 14, 1941, to Morris and Alicia Veronie Young.
Hue enjoyed life to the fullest. His greatest joys were his family and his many friends, especially his grandsons, Nicholas and Cameron. He...
Brenda Lee Matt
Jan 11, 2024
Brenda Lee Frederick Matt, age 74, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on Thursday January 11, 2024. Brenda was born on April 10, 1949 in Lake Charles to Victor and Ina Frederick. She graduated from LaGrange High School in 1968. She was married to Vilton Matt shortly after and they were married for 39 years. She was preceded in death...
Wyatt Leon Myers
Jan 11, 2024
Hayes – Wyatt Leon Myers, born in Lake Charles on September 10, 2002, passed away January 11, 2024, at the age of twenty-one. Wyatt was a graduate of Bell City High School and worked as an equipment operator for Prairie Contractors. Wyatt enjoyed hunting, spending afternoons with his family and dog Roxy. He embraced life, always devoting himself to his...
Suzanne Maria Knight Porché
Jan 11, 2024
Suzanne Maria Knight Porché, Lake Charles, Louisiana passed away at 2:22 PM on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Sage Oak of Lake Charles Assisted Living Facility.
Mrs. Porché was born on February 13, 1946 in Lake Charles where she lived most of her life. Following her graduation from St. Charles Academy, she continued her studies at McNeese State University, earning...
Barbara Ann Atile Pichadou Fitzgerald
Jan 11, 2024
Barbara Ann Atile Pichadou Fitzgerald passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024. She was born in Lake Charles, LA on November 1, 1947.
Barbara graduated from La Grange High School then attended McNeese State University. She received a bachelors in Nursing and began working at various hospitals in Lake Charles and New Orleans. She also had a passion for teaching...
Lisa Jean (Settles) Domingue
Jan 11, 2024
On Thursday, January 11th, 2024, Lisa Jean (Settles) Domingue passed away due to 2 major strokes. Lisa will forever be missed.
Lisa was born to father Carl Settles and mother Mary Wright on her dad’s birthday May 7th, 1964 in Greenfield Indiana where she grew up with siblings Bryan Settles, Bruce Settles, and Pamela (Settles) Johnson. After moving to Louisiana...
Melissa Ann Sonnier
Jan 10, 2024
Melissa Ann Sonnier, born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on August 16, 1966, daughter of Theodore and Cathy (Maynard) Meyers, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024, after a brave battle with a lengthy illness, at the age of 57. Melissa attended Sulphur High School. An avid reader, she enjoyed fishing, watching butterflies and birds in her backyard. She was an excellent...
Greta Thibodeaux Veillon
Jan 8, 2024
Greta Kaye Thibodeaux Veillon passed away Monday, January 8, 2024 in her home after a very brave and courageous battle with cancer. Greta’s life began on October 10, 1971 in Lake Charles. She got her quick wit and strong will from her father, Preston Thibodeaux, and her love and compassion from her mother, Kathy (Deshotel) Thibodeaux. She was very well...
Bertha Clay Donaldson
Jan 8, 2024
Bertha Jean Donaldson, 95, peacefully passed away on January 8, 2024. She was born on January 24, 1928 to Jean Baptiste Clay Jr. and Leona Granger Clay.
Bertha graduated from McNeese State University with an associate degree in accounting. She was the first female to hold a supervisory position in accounting at Cities Service (Citgo) where she worked for 33...
Kathy Arline Craft
Jan 8, 2024
Kathy Arline Craft, 70, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on January 9, 2024. Kathy was born on November 3, 1953, in Sulphur, Louisiana, to Alton “Buck” and Georgiana Carlin Norwood.
Kathy’s love touched everyone she ever met. There is no better example of kindness and generosity. Her beautiful, bright smile and great sense of humor brought so much laughter...
