Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Gary Wynne Sonnier
Apr 4, 2023
Gary Wynne Sonnier, 76, of Westlake passed away at 8:45 PM on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 in a local hospital.
Mr. Sonnier was born on April 2, 1947 and lived most of his life in Lake Charles before moving to Westlake 22 years ago. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School. Following graduation, he joined the US Army and...
Ashley Nicole Johnson
Apr 3, 2023
Ashley Nicole Johnson, 37, of Jennings passed away on April 3, 2023 at her residence.
Ashley was a fun-loving person, one of her favorite things to say was “give me another cigarette, my nerves are bad”. She loved eating lemonhead candy, drinking Dr. Pepper, smoking her cigarettes, and drinking her coffee. You could always count on her overloading the...
Robert Dale Langley
Apr 1, 2023
Robert Dale Langley, 73, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Houston, TX. He was born on July 3, 1949, to James and Lucille Deshotel Langley in Lake Charles, LA. He graduated from LaGrange High School in 1967 with his future wife. He and Carolyn Chesson Langley were married August 10, 1970. Later that year, Robert was drafted into...
James Carroll "J.C." Cormier
Apr 1, 2023
James Carroll “J. C.” Cormier, 73, of Westlake, LA, passed away at 4:30 PM on Saturday, April 1, 2023.
Mr. Cormier was born July 29, 1949 in Church Point, LA and but lived most of his life in Westlake, LA, where he graduated high school. He worked for the Lake Charles Police Department, later as a guard for Citgo and...
Wren Brown
Apr 1, 2023
Wren Brown, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Wren was born in Abbeville, LA on February 6, 1939. She accepted Jesus as her Lord & Savior under the preaching of A.D. Becton at Westlake FBC. She taught Sunday School and VBS for many years. She held home Bible studies and led several...
Russel Wayne Conrad
Mar 31, 2023
Our Buddy Russ signed off on March 31, 2023 at his home studio. He was born April 4th, 1983 in Lake Charles, La.
Russ was preceded in death by grandparents Wayne N. Sr. and Jessie M. Conrad; Russel “Curly” and Bessie J. Clouser; Uncle Wayne N. Conrad Jr. and cousin Jeri Sasso.
He is Survived by his parents David E....
Betty Ann Scheib Stevens
Mar 31, 2023
Betty Ann Scheib Stevens, 90, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Friday, March 31st, 2023, with her family at her side.
Betty was a native of New Orleans, where she graduated from St. Mary’s Dominican High School and Loyola University. She was an x-ray technician at Ochsner Clinic. Her family was very active...
Lee Ollie Taylor Jr.
Mar 31, 2023
Lee Ollie Taylor, Jr., 87, of Lake Charles, LA passed away at 8:02 PM on Friday, March 31, 2023 in his residence.
Mr. Taylor was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was born on December 13, 1935, in Overton, TX and was raised in west Texas where he was a graduate of Roscoe High School. ...
Sarah Ann O'Quain
Mar 31, 2023
Sarah Ann O’Quain, 73, of Sulphur, passed away on March 31, 2023, in a local hospital surrounded by her family. Sarah retired from the Calcasieu Parish School Board after 20 plus years working in the cafeteria at W.T. Henning and Vincent Settlement Elementary Schools. She was a member of the American Legion and Auxiliary Ladies. Sarah enjoyed bowling, shopping and...
Xavier Lee Leblanc
Mar 30, 2023
Xavier Lee LeBlanc, infant son of Kris LeBlanc and Grace Murphy, passed away at a local hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was loved throughout his life from the moment his parents first found out they were expecting. Xavier had a strong heart, so strong that he was able to donate it to another baby in need.
Those left...
Patsy Ruth Johnson
Mar 30, 2023
Patsy Ruth Johnson, 74, of Lake Charles passed away at 5:19 PM on Thursday, March 30, 2023 in her daughter's residence.
Ms. Johnson was born on May 14, 1948 in Lake Charles before moving to Grand Lake where she was a graduate of Grand Lake High School. In the early 1980’s, she moved back to Lake Charles and was a...
John Ward Roark
Mar 30, 2023
John Ward Roark, 64, of Lake Charles passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023 in his residence.
Mr. Roark was born on November 25, 1958 in Kaptai, East Pakistan and was raised in Merryville where he was a graduate of Merryville High School. He retired from Citgo as a logistics manager after many years of service.
In his spare...
Donald Lee Thibodeaux
Mar 29, 2023
Donald Lee Thibodeaux passed away on Wednesday, March 29,2023 at the age of 85. He was born on September 22, 1937, to Terry and Elise Thibodeaux of Hathaway, Louisiana.
Donald was a faithful member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church where he was part of the Eucharistic Ministry, Knights of Columbus, trained alter servers, and a member of...
Charles "Bully" Bergeron, Jr.
Mar 29, 2023
Charles “Bully” Bergeron, 88, of Sulphur passed away on March 29, 2023. He was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church and retired from the Teamsters Local 270. He served honorably in the Army of the United States from April 17, 1957, until April 1, 1963. He was involved in horse racing owning several horses.Bully is survived by...
Steven Drake Thornhill
Mar 29, 2023
Steven D. Thornhill, 36 of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Steven was born on April 15, 1986, in Lancaster, California to Hardy and Jacqueline Thornhill. He honorably and faithfully served our country in the United States Marine Corps. Steven was such a loving son and friend to many.
Those left to...
Randall G. Whitfield
Mar 29, 2023
Randall G. Whitfield, 79, of Sulphur, LA, passed away at 6:55 AM on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 in a local hospital.
Mr. Whitfield was born October 18, 1943 in Jasper, AL and raised in that area of Alabama. He served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard for twenty-one years and one day, retiring as an E-7 BMC in 1981. ...
Mary "Ruth" Shelton
Mar 28, 2023
Mary Ruth Sonnier Shelton, 88, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 4:54 AM on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 in her residence.
Mrs. Shelton was born February 22, 1935 in Lake Charles, LA, where she was a lifelong resident. She graduated from Washington High School and was a longtime member of St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church. During her younger...
Edith H. Guillory
Mar 28, 2023
Edith H. Guillory, 84, passed away on March 28, 2023. She was born on October 16, 1938, in Lake Charles, LA, to George and Florence Duhon Hollier.
Edith was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, LA residing in the Prien Lake Community. She graduated from Washington High School and Sowela Technical School. Edith worked for the State of Louisiana, retiring...
Anna Lee Phillips Menard
Mar 28, 2023
Anna Lee Phillips Menard, 83, of Lake Charles passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 in a local hospice facility.
Anna Lee was born on September 14, 1939 in Opelousas, Louisiana, and was raised in Ville Platte, before moving to Lake Charles in 1960. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
Anna Lee...
Bobby Gene Gillard, Sr.
Mar 27, 2023
Bobby Gene Gillard Sr., 85, of Lake Charles, passed away on March 27, 2023, after a life filled with love, laughter, adventure, family, and fellowship. Bobby was born on August 29, 1937, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to the late Tinnie Gillard (Beatrice) and Marie Gillard. He met the love of his life, Tollie Young, in Lake Charles, while working at...
