Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Melba Ward Stanfield
May 21, 2025
Melba Ward Stanfield, 89, passed away peacefully at her home on May 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on June 5, 1935, in Pulaski, Tennessee, to Duncan and Mary Ward, Melba lived a life grounded in love, devotion, and family. A proud resident of Louisiana, Melba spent over 20 years working in the Calcasieu Parish School System as a...
Christopher David McKnight
May 20, 2025
Christopher David McKnight, 45, passed away on May 20, 2025 in Lake Charles, LA. He was born on September 18, 1979 in Houston, TX to Manuel David McKnight and Rhonda Holden Sartin.
Chris was a man of many talents and deep passions. Chris loved God and He found joy behind a drum kit and pride in his craft as a certified...
Christopher Jay Hidalgo
May 20, 2025
Christopher Jay Hidalgo, 62, of Westlake passed away at 5:26 PM on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at his residence of natural causes.
Mr. Hidalgo was born on September 4, 1962 in Edwards, CA and was raised in Lake Charles where he was a graduate of Barbe High School. He moved to Westlake in his adult life. He was a retiree of...
Mark Bordelon
May 20, 2025
Mark Dwayne Bordelon, 59, of Lake Charles passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025 in a local hospital.
Mark was born November 11, 1965 in Houston, TX and has lived most of his life in the Lake area. He was a graduate of Sulphur High School and attended LA Tech University and McNeese State University. He worked his youngest years with friends...
Michael Detlef Ford
May 19, 2025
Michael Detlef Ford, 58, of Sulphur, LA passed away on May 19, 2025, in Houston, TX. He was born on August 25, 1966, in Sulphur, LA to Leon and Barbara Ford. He enjoyed coaching Little League baseball as well as teaching Special education classes at various local schools, including his last school, Sulphur High School. Michael was a sports advocate...
Yvonne Priola
May 19, 2025
Yvonne Marie Hebert Priola, 74, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and love.
Born on December 14, 1950, in Lake Charles to Milton Joseph Hebert and Evelyn Ruth Mathis Hebert, Yvonne was a woman of warmth, devotion, and kindness. Her life revolved around what mattered most-her children and grandchildren. She never missed a moment. Whether it...
Melvin Clarence "Slug" Sullivan
May 19, 2025
Melvin Clarence “Slug” Sullivan, 93, of Lake Charles passed away at 2:55 PM on Monday, May 19, 2025 in a local hospital.
He was born on January 23, 1932, in Lake Charles, where he spent his entire life surrounded by family and friends. Mr. Sullivan dedicated much of his career as a skilled pipefitter, working for Halliburton and later Firestone.
Outside of...
Charles "Chuck" Lindon Bowman
May 19, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Lindon Bowman of Lafayette, Louisiana, died peacefully in his sleep in the AMG Specialty Hospital in Lafayette on Monday, May 19, 2025. Chuck's health had been in decline for several years, and God finally welcomed him home surrounded by his children and loved ones. Those left to cherish his memory are too numerous to name here, but most...
Judy Bryant
May 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Judy Ann Bryant, who passed away on May 19, 2025, in her beloved hometown of Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Born on July 17, 1950, to Melvin Moreaux and Exmae Mott Moreaux, Judy was a steadfast presence in the Lake Charles community. For 27 years, she dedicated her talents and kindness to...
Priscilla Jane Daigle
May 17, 2025
Priscilla Jane Daigle, 78, of Sulphur, LA died May 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in a local care facility. Priscilla was born on September 21,1946, in Sulphur, LA to Melvel and Irene Landry. Priscilla enjoyed being outdoors watching her hummingbirds and listening to her wind chimes. Priscilla also enjoyed needlepointing and a little crocheting, she was also a...
DeWana "Dee" Elter
May 16, 2025
DeWana, “Dee” Mary Elter, 87, of Lake Charles, passed away on Friday May 16, 2025, at a local care facility following a lengthily illness.
Dee was a native of Elton and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She retired from Calcasieu Marine National Bank after many years of service to the Lake Charles Community. She was also a longtime volunteer with...
Marvin Nelson
May 16, 2025
Marvin "Frank" Nelson, 85, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully at home in Lake Charles, LA on Friday, May 16, 2025. Frank was born and raised in Robeline, Louisiana, and made Lake Charles his home for the past 61 years. He was a generous and devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who will be deeply missed.
Frank was a proud 1957...
Gail Cormie
May 15, 2025
Gail Elaine Noel Cormie, 83, of Lake Charles, passed away on Thursday May 15, 2025, in a local care center following an extended illness.
Gail was born in Wichita, Kansas and lived most of her life in the Lake area. She was a health enthusiast that was well known for her cooking skills, but most importantly a devoted wife, mother, grandmother...
Dale Howell
May 15, 2025
Dale Evans Howell, 81, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025. Born in Mobile, Alabama, on July 19, 1943, Dale was the son of the late Bernard and Rosie Leytham Howell.
A proud and decorated veteran, Dale served his country with distinction as a Green Beret in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. His bravery and...
Beverly Boling
May 14, 2025
Beverly Jane Boling, 73, passed away peacefully at a nursing facility in Katy Texas on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Beverly was born November 6, 1951 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to the late Harold Adams Boling and Vivian Blake Boling.
She lived most of her life in Lake Charles and was a graduate of LaGrange High School and McNeese...
Ethel Stanford
May 14, 2025
Ethel Marie Carrier Stanford, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on December 21, 1928, in Church Point, Louisiana, Ethel lived a life filled with love and dedication to her family, making her home in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
As a devoted homemaker, Ethel poured her heart into nurturing...
Billie Johnson
May 13, 2025
Billie Rae Johnson (1927-2025)
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Billie Johnson, who passed away peacefully on May 14th, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Born on March 15, 1927, in Glenmora, Louisiana, Billie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
Billie is survived by her children, Kenneth, Barry, and Cynthia; grandchildren, Emily, Mickey, Beth, Jacob, and Amy. She...
William Voris "Bill" King
May 13, 2025
William Voris “Bill” King, 82, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away peacefully, at home, on May 13, 2025.
Born on April 9, 1943, Bill was a proud lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He graduated from Sewanee Military Academy, and earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Louisiana Tech University. Shortly after, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served honorably during the...
Octavia Harris Dotson
May 13, 2025
Octavia Harris Dotson, 88, passed away on May 13, 2025 in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on January 18, 1937 in Oakdale, LA to Frank Harris and Viola Willis Harris.
She was devoted to her husband and her family. She had many friends over the years that she cherished and were like family to her. She spent many afternoons...
David Glenn Chambers
May 13, 2025
David Glenn Chambers, 69, of Lake Charles passed away at 12:13 PM on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in a Lafayette hospital.
Born on June 5, 1955, in Lorain, Ohio, Mr. Chambers was raised in the Indian Village/Kinder area, where he was a graduate of Kinder High School.
In 1980, he moved to Lake Charles, Louisiana, where he met the love of his...
