Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Charles "Charlie" Dwight Richard
Feb 11, 2026
Charles “Charlie” Richard, 63, of Moss Bluff passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 in his residence.
Mr. Richard was born on July 9, 1962, in Lake Charles, and was a lifelong resident of the community he loved. A proud graduate of LaGrange High School, Class of 1980, he was an active member of the school’s football team. Following high school,...
AJ Vincent
Feb 10, 2026
AJ Vincent, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 29, 1943, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Veda Foreman and Alee Vincent.
AJ graduated from Sulphur High School and went on to work for Lyondell as an operator for 37 years. He was an avid sportsman throughout his life. During...
Harold Dean Doucet
Feb 10, 2026
Harold Dean Doucet, 77, of Moss Bluff, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Harold was born and raised in Church Point, Louisiana. At a very early age, he met the love of his life, Deanna Young, at a dance in Lawtell, Louisiana. The two were inseparable and were married shortly thereafter, beginning a lifelong journey of love...
Wanda Marie Guidry
Feb 9, 2026
Wanda Marie Franques Guidry, 63, passed away on February 9, 2026.
She was born in El Dorado, Arkansas, but moved to Lake Charles as a child, where she spent most of her life. Wanda graduated from Sulphur High School, where she was a standout athlete. She played basketball, softball, volleyball, and nearly every sport available, though basketball was her true passion....
Estelle Wisdom Wheeler
Feb 9, 2026
Mrs. Estelle Wisdom Wheeler, 99, of Lake Charles, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 in the comfort of her home.
Estelle Evelyn Doyal was born on October 29, 1926 to Essie and Willie Doyal in Jonesboro, Louisiana. Estelle was a treasured mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She was an exceptional seamstress and also enjoyed knitting for family and friends....
Vera Marie Plumb
Feb 8, 2026
Vera Marie Zarzour Plumb, 60, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 24, 1965, in Beirut Lebanon, to Odile Issa and Jack Zarzour.
A proud graduate of Sam Houston College, Vera earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education before beginning her career teaching in Houston, Texas. After five years in...
Rachel Marie Trahan
Feb 8, 2026
Rachel Marie Trahan was called to be with the Lord on Sunday evening, February 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Rachel was a beloved mother, wife, aunt, daughter, sister, friend, and dental hygienist. She held many titles, and she was truly amazing at everything she put her mind to. She was a graduate of Lamar University in Orange, Texas, where...
Barbara Ann Lewis Cookson
Feb 8, 2026
On Sunday, February 8, 2026 Barbara Ann Lewis Cookson was called home in peace at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Barbara was born December 8, 1951 to the late Xavier and Georgie Lewis.
She leaves behind her loving and devoted husband, Alan Cookson who will forever cherish her memory, who was her best friend of 22 years, married 17...
Ulrice E. Hackett Jr.
Feb 7, 2026
Ulrice Everett "Sonny" Hackett, Jr., loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, shed his suffering, left this world and joined his Lord on February 7, 2026. He passed peacefully with his devoted wife, Betty, at his side. He will be missed; he will never be forgotten; and he will always be loved.
Sonny was born August 18, 1934, the only child of...
Gloria Marie Hebert
Feb 7, 2026
My name is Gloria C. Hebert. I passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026. I want to invite all my friends and all who knew me to attend a memorial service and visitation with my family at Johnson Funeral Home on Friday, March 6, 2026 from 9:00AM until 11:00AM. A rosary will be said at 11:30 AM, with a Mass...
Margaret "Peggy" Vinson
Feb 6, 2026
Margaret "Peggy" Irene Vinson, 83, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026. She was born in Tulsa, grew up in Dallas, and resided in Lake Charles for the past 60+ years. She was the owner of Peggy Vinson Real Estate and a Christian Marriage Counselor. She was awarded Realtor of the Year in 1975. She was a past President of the...
Earl James Soileau
Feb 6, 2026
Earl James Soileau, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Born on November 9, 1937, in Oberlin, Louisiana, Earl was the beloved son of Gus and Lorene Marcantel Soileau.
A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Earl proudly served his country in the United States Army before dedicating many years to PPG, from which he retired...
John Albert Manuel
Feb 6, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Albert Manuel, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who left us on February 6, 2026, at the age of 83. John was born on August 12, 1942, in Kinder, LA, and spent most of his life in Fenton, LA.
A dedicated heavy equipment operator and foreman for Jeff...
Randy Joseph Fogleman, Sr.
Feb 5, 2026
Randy Joseph Fogleman, Sr., 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 5, 2026, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Born on November 3, 1947, in Lake Charles, Randy was the beloved son of C. J. and Deauty Young Fogleman, and remained deeply rooted in the community he called home throughout his life.
Randy was a hardworking and dedicated man who proudly owned and...
David Clent Landreneau
Feb 5, 2026
David Clent Landreneau, 73, a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on February 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Clent was born on September 9, 1952, in Lake Charles to Lee and Irene Granger Landreneau. A proud graduate of LaGrange High School, he built a long and respected career as an operator with PPG, LA Pigment...
Zenna May Fontenot Dewitt
Feb 4, 2026
Zenna May Fontenot Dewitt, 82, of Lake Charles passed away at 2:58 PM on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Mrs. Dewitt was born in Spokane, Washington, on October 13, 1943, and was raised in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where she lived her entire life. She was a proud graduate of St. Charles Academy and remained deeply rooted in her Lake Charles community. A...
Shelba "Lucy" Duhon
Feb 4, 2026
Shelba "Lucy" Gossett Duhon, 85, of Grand Lake passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Wednesday February 4, 2026.
Mrs. Duhon was born on May 30, 1940 to Irving Joe and Ella Dailey Gossett. She was a 1957 graduate of LaGrange Senior High School. In 1960, Mrs. Duhon married the love of her life, Leon. Together they created...
Freda Bell Schexneider
Feb 4, 2026
Freda Bell Schexneider, 87, of Grand Lake passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 in her daughter’s residence.
Born on December 18, 1938, in Winnfield, Louisiana, she lived a life full of creativity, generosity, and joy. She spent her entire life in Lake Charles, where she became a cherished and well-known member of the community.
She was a graduate of LaGrange High...
Ronald Augustin Rossitto
Feb 3, 2026
Ronnie Rossitto, 75, passed away on Tuesday, February 3. Born and raised in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Ronnie spent his life serving the community he proudly called home.
Ronnie dedicated many decades of his professional life to the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office, beginning in 1979. Over the years, he served in leadership roles including Head of the Misdemeanor Section, Head of...
Earl Turner Collier
Feb 2, 2026
Earl Turner Collier, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 29, 1938, to Sally Burres and Rob Collier.
Earl spent many years working for the United States Postal Service. He began his career as a mailman in the era when carriers walked their routes, hauling mail in a...
