Local Obituaries

Mar 12, 2024

On Tuesday, March 12, 2024, surrounded by family, Lenes “Nick” J. Arsement of Iowa, went to be with the Lord. Nick was born in Rayne, Louisiana on September 20, 1931, son of the late Volcar and Rosalie (Richard) Arsement. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and was employed as a carpenter for Local 953. He is preceded...

Mar 12, 2024

Marilyn Harbert Sullivan, 81, of Lake Charles passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 in the comfort of her daughter’s home.

Mrs. Sullivan was born on May 20, 1942 in Port Arthur and moved to Lake Charles in July of 1959 when she married her husband, Jack Sullivan.

She treasured her family and cherished every moment spent with them. Mrs....

Mar 10, 2024

John Nathan Hebert, 89, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, died March 10, 2024, in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Mr. Hebert was born in Gueydan, Louisiana and lived in Lake Charles, Louisiana from 1958 to 2024. He retired from Conoco after 30 years. He was a parishioner of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. He loved sports of all kinds, but mostly...

Mar 9, 2024

Mar 8, 2024

Iowa – Ivan R. Richard, born on October 18, 1935, son of the late Asan and Nola (Leger) Richard, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at the age of 88. Ivan, was a graduate of Jennings High, and veteran of United States Marine Corp. He worked for Port of Lake Charles until he retired. Ivan was a member of...

Mar 8, 2024

Roger Bates Huck, 93, passed away on March 8, 2024, in a local hospital surrounded by his loving family. Roger married the love of his life Nancy and they spent 67 wonderful years together.  He proudly served in the United States Air Force.  He began working as an operator at Hercules plant in Sulphur, La., then moved on to become...

Mar 7, 2024

Sara was born on September 25, 1944, in Vicksburg, Mississippi to Rex and Ruby Green.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her beloved husband, James A. Bonsall.

Left to mourn are her sister and brother-in-law, Dona and Daniel Harris, and many close relatives and friends.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM, on Monday, March...

Mar 6, 2024

Carolyn Marie Fontenot, born in Houston, TX on February 4, 1972, daughter of Robley Fontenot and Melinda Pousson Wimbrow, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the age of 52. Carolyn enjoyed coloring, dancing, playing bingo, and loved Reese’s Peanut Butter cups. She is preceded in death by her father, Robley Fontenot, and stepfather, John Wimbrow. Carolyn is survived...

Mar 6, 2024

Patricia Marie DeRouen Bebee, 68, of Moss Bluff, passed away suddenly on Wednesday March 6, 2024 at her home.

Patricia was a native and lifelong resident of the Lake Charles area. She attended LaGrange Senior High School and was of the catholic faith. Before moving to Moss Bluff, she and her family were members of Our Lady Queen of Heaven...

Mar 5, 2024

Shirley Ann Landry Laughlin, 77, of Lake Charles, passed away on March 5, 2024. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Family was the most important thing to her. She will be missed by so many.

Shirley was born on December 30, 1946 to Dallas Paul Landry and Mildred Prudhomme Landry in Lake Charles....

Mar 5, 2024

Alice “Jane” Svenning, 86, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. She was born on October 2, 1937 in Memphis, Tennessee to Clarence and Inez Regan Fortenberry.

Jane spent most of her life abroad. She worked for King Faisal in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for eight and a half years as an Accountant. She married Stål Svenning of Oslo, Norway on...

Mar 4, 2024

Dr. Samuel Anthony Monticello, 87, passed away in Lake Charles, Louisiana on Monday, March 4, 2024. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was born on June 10, 1936, one of three children of Anthony and Stella DiCarlo Monticello.

Dr. Monticello graduated from Landry Memorial High School in 1954. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in Biology-Chemistry/Education from...

Mar 4, 2024

Karen Baty Cain passed away peacefully at home after a lengthy illness on Monday, March 4, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Karen was born December 1, 1950, to Burton Earl Baty, Sr. and Patricia Campbell Baty. She graduated from Sulphur High in 1969 and attended McNeese State University. Karen loved sewing, quilting, and her Saturday quilt shop day. She...

Mar 4, 2024

Cora Ann Adaway, 64, of Kinder, passed away on Monday March 4, 2024 at a Lake Charles Hospice Facility after an extended illness.

Cora was a native of Eustis, Florida and a longtime resident of Leesville. She recently moved to Kinder due to her health. She attended Cooper Baptist Church for many years and enjoyed going to the casino at...

Mar 4, 2024

Sharlene Sonnier, born in Jennings on September 19, 1954, daughter of George and Virgie Dubois Vincent, passed away March 4, 2024, at the age of sixty-nine. Sharlene worked as a bank teller for many years, and later worked at Market Basket in Welsh. She enjoyed dancing and being with family and friends. Sharlene was always full of life, and laughter....

Mar 4, 2024

Kevin Thomas Schlamp, MD was born on November 25, 1955, to Violet and Donald in Calgary, Ontario Canada.  He was able to live out his dream of being a doctor.

Dr. Schlamp graduated from medical school from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Canada.  He completed his Family Medicine residency at Plains Health Centre, Regina Saskatchewan as well as an...

Mar 2, 2024

Annette Dupre Touvell

Annette Dupre Touvell, 65, of Lake Charles passed away at 9:55 PM on Saturday, March 2, 2024 unexpectedly in her residence.

Mrs. Touvell was born on May 10, 1958 in Mobile, AL and moved to Lake Charles as an infant and lived here all of her life. She attended LaGrange High School. Mrs. Touvell was fortunate to...

Mar 2, 2024

Judy Ann Partin Yelverton, 73 of Iowa, Louisiana, passed from this life peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, March 2, 2024. She was born in Jellico, Tennessee on August 15, 1950 to James and Dorothy Leach. She lived her childhood in Dayton, Ohio before making Iowa, Louisiana her home in 1980. Judy never met a stranger...

Feb 28, 2024

Adrian Rubio Pascual, 23, nació en Retroceso, San Luis Potosí el 24 de Abril del 2000. Posterior que a temprana edad junto a su madre se trasladó al Estado de Hidalgo en el pueblo de Tenango Tepehuacán, curso su primera enseñanza en el Preescolar Cunememacushua, y posteriormente en la Primaria Redención Campesina, Concluyó el Telebachillerato.

En el año 2018 tuvo...

Feb 28, 2024

Richard Leonard Stout, 92, passed away on February 28, 2024, at a local care facility.  Richard was born on May 23, 1931, in Lake Charles, LA, to Leonard R. and Nellie LeBrun Stout.  He moved to the Sulphur Mines in 1937 and then to the town of Sulphur in 1942.  Richard graduated from Sulphur High School in 1948 and worked...