Local Obituaries

Oct 28, 2023

Pamela Cook Oliver, 68 of Lake Charles, LA was called home on Saturday, October 28, 2023.

Pamela was born on January 16, 1955, in Baltimore City, MD to Edward and Pansy Cook.

After retirement her hobbies were caring for her family, and most of all time in the flower garden.

She was welcomed into Heaven by her parents, and father-in-law.

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Oct 28, 2023

Paul Allen Benoit, born in Lake Charles on July 7, 1947, son of the late Guy and Edna Benoit, passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the age of 76. Paul served in the U. S. Army and was stationed Nuremburg, Germany. He was a trucker for Enterprises Transportation. He and his wife,...

Oct 28, 2023

Oct 27, 2023

Walter James “Jimmy” Aguillard, Sr., 80, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.  A native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Jimmy was born on October 31, 1942 to Emile and Junice Aguillard.  

Jimmy was raised in southwest Louisiana, and his love of the land developed into a lifetime career as a...

Oct 27, 2023

Rita Harvey, 87, died surrounded by her loving family on October 27, 2023, in a local care facility.

Rita was born on June 22, 1936, in Rayne, LA. She enjoyed cooking Cajun food and spent a lifetime managing restaurants where you could always find her cooking Gourmet Cajun Cuisine. Rita loved people and never met a stranger, and her loving...

Oct 27, 2023

Richard Roland Gray, born on August 26, 1957, in Amarillo, Texas, son of Richard Kenneth Gay and Mary Lynn (Laughter) Gay, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 27, 2023, at the age of 66. Richard moved to the Lake Charles area after high school. He was an active member of Trinity Baptist Church, where he...

Oct 26, 2023

LAKE CHARLES – The Reverend John A. Poerio, 90, a priest of the Diocese of Lake Charles, died Thursday, October 26, in Villa Maria Retirement Center. He had been a priest for 63 years.

Visitation will be Monday, Oct. 30, from 4 to 8 p.m. in Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church with a Scripture Service at 6 p.m.

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Oct 26, 2023

Allie Sue Morton, 82, of Sulphur, La died on October 26, 2023.

Sue was born on 0ctober 10, 1941 in Sikes, LA. She enjoyed being around her family the most and drinking coffee as she traveled to many places with her loving husband from the sandy shores of beaches to the mountain tops. She served as an East Texas Department...

Oct 26, 2023

Johnny Baptiste Constance, Jr, 77, of Jennings, Louisiana passed away on October 26, 2023. Johnny was employed as a cattle farmer and Zapata truck driver and security guard. Johnny retired as a security guard from Citidel Security and Wells Fargo.

Johnny (native of Johnson Bayou, LA) is survived by 4 children; 1 son, John B. Constance, III (Brittney) of Fannett,...

Oct 24, 2023

Floyd Trahan, 93, of Sulphur, LA passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  Floyd was born on December 27, 1929, in Port Arthur, Texas.

Floyd loved being outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and shrimping.  He enjoyed spending time with family and friends.  He enjoyed following his grandchildren and being involved in all of their adventures.

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Oct 24, 2023

Eldon Ray LeJeune, Sr., born in Jennings on August 31, 1945, son of Gaflin James and Ruby Mary (Beard) LeJeune, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at the age of 78. Eldon worked as a directional driller in the oilfield. He joined the U.S. Navy and served faithfully for 4 years. Eldon enjoyed fishing, riding his 4-wheeler, and motorcycle. He...

Oct 24, 2023

Oct 24, 2023

Lenny James Meche, 62 of Lake Charles, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.  Lenny was an accomplished outdoorsman and renowned hunting and fishing guide.  He was beloved by everyone who met him.

Lenny is survived his wife, Abida; his mother and stepfather, Jana Cole King and Robert Carey King; his father, George Meche; his daughters, Whitney, Ashley and Jana;...

Oct 24, 2023

Leon Keith Hebert was born April 3, 1980 to Leon Elmus and Roxanne. He was born in Lake Charles but moved to Vinton his freshman year of high school.

His love for sports has been lifelong, in high school he threw the javelin, played baseball, basketball, and football. His love of sports was shared with him by his family. Following...

Oct 24, 2023

Wanda Griffith Darbonne, 77, of Lake Charles passed away at 10:37 PM on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 in her residence surrounded by her three children.

Mrs. Darbonne was born on August 19, 1946 in Lake Charles where she lived all of her life and attended Washington High School. She loved baking and owned her own bakery and later worked at...

Oct 23, 2023

Bethany J. Fontenot, born in Jennings on November 19, 1956, passed away surrounded by her loving family on October 23, 2023 at the age of 66. Bethany was a graduate of Welsh High School and a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. She worked at Thrifty Way Pharmacy of Welsh for many years. She enjoyed traveling, riding...

Oct 22, 2023

Joshua Moss passed into our Savior’s arms October 22, 2023.  He was a decorated Navy veteran and loved by many.  After a long illness, Joshua is sitting in Shekinah Glory at Heaven’s Gate.  All of his family and friends who preceded him in death will be there to welcome him.  Maybe Josh is now fishing with his cousin Trey and...

Oct 21, 2023

George Joseph Bouquet, 93, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2023, at home in Lake Charles surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 10, 1930, to Adnes and Manette Landry Bouquet in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

In his early years, George explored the waters of Lake Charles and Contraband Bayou. He had a deep...

Oct 21, 2023

David Edmund McDaniel, known affectionately as “Mac,” peacefully departed this world on October 21, 2023, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, surrounded by his cherished family. He was 77 years old.

Born on March 11, 1946, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Dave was the son of Duncan and Lillian McDaniel. He spent his formative years in Durham, North Carolina, where he served as an...

Oct 20, 2023

Catherine “Sue” Hollenshead Pilgreen, 76, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on October 20, 2023, following a lengthy illness.

Sue was born on January 3, 1947, in Urania, Louisiana, to Mittie Katherine Reed Hollenshead and Thomas Leon Hollenshead. Sue was a graduate of Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana. After she graduated...