Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Hancel Jay Hedrick
Apr 13, 2026
Hancel Jay Hedrick, 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 16, 1944, in Charleston, West Virginia, to Dewey and Mildred Casto Hedrick.
Hancel dedicated many years of his life to public service, working as a police officer and in the sheriff's department. He was a longtime member of...
Robert Edward Kelley, Sr.
Apr 13, 2026
Robert Edward Kelley, “Rocky” of Cameron Parish, Louisiana, passed away on April 13, 2026, after a brief illness. Although family members think it would be more fitting if we said he passed while wrestling alligators trying to take the river inlet or while parasailing behind an airboat on the bayou. Regardless of the cause, the result has left a BIG...
Fern Demarets Worthington
Apr 13, 2026
"Dancing with Henry"
Fern Demarets Worthington
8/13/26 - 4/13/26
Born in Sweetlake to Clem and Willie Demarets, graduating from Grand Lake School and coming out of LSU, she started her teaching career at Sweetlake School first grade class 1945.
After a short time at Cities Service PCI Lab, where she met and married Henry, she continued teaching kindergarten at Simpson...
Albert Burnell Vincent
Apr 12, 2026
Albert Burnell Vincent, 92, of Carlyss, passed away on April 12, 2026, at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home in Jennings, LA. Albert was born on January 18, 1934, in Johnson Bayou, LA, to Alcide and Irene Vincent. He retired at the age of 55 from Cit-Con after working there for 34 years. Albert served his country in the United States...
Mattie Mae Parker Dugas
Apr 11, 2026
“Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil.”
Mattie Mae “Babe” Dugas was called home to her Heavenly Father on April 11, 2026. Mattie was born on August 18,1931 in Oakdale, Louisiana. She attended both elementary and high school there. Mattie became a Christian at an early age and became a member of...
John "T-John" Boudreaux
Apr 11, 2026
John Hubert "T-John" Boudreaux, 90, died at his residence on April 11, 2026. He was born in Creole, LA. on November 22, 1935, to Ulysse "Eulice" and Marie "Olive" Boudreaux.
T-John was a native of Creole and lived most of his life there until being displaced by hurricane Rita in 2005. He survived hurricane Audrey and helped save several others...
Kris "Krispy" Parker
Apr 11, 2026
Kris “Krispy” Allan Parker, born October 14, 1959, in Hammond, Indiana, later made his home in Sulphur, Louisiana. He passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.
Kris never met a stranger. If he walked into a room, you could count on him filling it with laughter. He had a gift for stand-up comedy, quick wit, and...
Marline Chaumont
Apr 10, 2026
Marline Sonnier Chaumont, 88, of Sulphur, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on April 10, 2026. Marline loved her family. In healthier times, she was a good cook and had the family over on Sundays for the weekly family gatherings and meals. Marline was a devout catholic and very strong in her faith often reciting the rosary...
Margaret Harris
Apr 10, 2026
Margaret “Margie” Harris was born on July 13, 1967, and passed away on April 10, 2026, in a local hospital surrounded by loved ones.
Margie grew up in Lake Charles in a family of seven children. She had a spirited personality growing up, and at the age of 16 she welcomed her first child. By 17, she met and married the...
Bryan David Freeman
Apr 10, 2026
Bryan was born on April 9, 1958 to JW Freeman and Thyra Farmer and was raised in Port Arthur, Texas, where his larger than life personality showed itself early on. With his red curly hair, mischievous grin, and strong-willed nature, Bryan kept his parents, siblings, teachers, friends, and family on their toes from the very beginning.
Bryan never met a stranger....
Daniel Lee Trahan
Apr 9, 2026
Danny Trahan, 76, was welcomed into Heaven’s gates by his Lord and Savior and reunited with his beloved bride on April 9, 2026.
Danny was born on May 2, 1949, to David and Mary (Simon) Trahan in Lake Arthur, Louisiana. He spent his early years there before moving to Lake Charles to attend McNeese State University, later furthering his education at...
Dorothy Jean Waller
Apr 9, 2026
Dorothy Jean Waller, 64, of Lake Charles passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026 in the comfort of her home.
The daughter of a career Military man, Dorothy was born in Germany, raised in Illinois, Lake Charles and Oklahoma and in 1974 her father made Lake Charles their home ever after. She was a graduate of Barbe High School and Demons Beauty...
Eva Vivian Kershaw LaRocca
Apr 9, 2026
Eva "Vivian" LaRocca (nee Kershaw), 88, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026 at her home in Lake Charles, LA. Born on March 20, 1938 in Hackberry, LA, she was the daughter of Lavinia Benoit and Severin Kershaw.
Vivian was a woman deeply rooted in her faith and a cherished member of her community. She was a long time member of...
Dwayne James Chaumont
Apr 8, 2026
Dwayne James Chaumont, 65, of Oberlin, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at his home on April 8, 2026, in Moss Bluff, Louisiana.
Dwayne was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and dear friend to many. He served as an altar boy at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Soileau, Louisiana where his family attended church. He loved the outdoors and was an avid...
Marie Lavergne Guillory
Apr 8, 2026
Marie Lavergne Guillory, lovingly known to many—especially her grandchildren—as “Granny Poo,” was a woman whose life was filled with love, joy, and cherished moments with family. She passed away on April 8, 2026, at the age of 84. During her lifetime, she was a devoted mother, wife, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Granny Poo had a special gift for making memories. She found...
Kenneth Duhon
Apr 7, 2026
Kenneth Duhon, 66, of Moss Bluff passed away surrounded by the love of his family on April 7, 2026.
Born on November 20, 1959, in Crowley, Louisiana, Kenneth was the son of Louvie Junius Duhon and Oliva Mary Primeaux Evans.
Kenneth was a man whose passion in life was family and hunting. His absolute favorite place to be was in...
Stephen "Hog" Janssen
Apr 7, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Stephen "Hog" Janssen, who left us on April 7, 2026, at the age of 66. Born on October 3, 1959, in Jennings, Louisiana, Stephen made his mark in the community as a dedicated construction worker for the Town of Welsh.
He was a loving father, survived by his sons, Jason...
Melissa Lazenby
Apr 5, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Melissa Lazenby, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Born on September 19, 1965, in Biloxi, MS, Melissa peacefully departed this life on April 5, 2026, in Kinder, LA, surrounded by her loving family.
Melissa was a devoted homemaker who found immense joy in nurturing her family and creating a warm and welcoming...
Tami Jean Borrell
Apr 4, 2026
Tami Jean Borrell, 66, of Sulphur, entered eternal rest on April 4, 2026.
She was a devoted wife of fifty years to her husband Rickey Borrell and a faithful follower of Christ whose life reflected kindness, strength, and unwavering love.
Together with her husband, she raised four children and lovingly helped raise two grandchildren, creating a home for everyone.
She loved to sing,...
Christopher Paul "Chris" Adams
Apr 4, 2026
Christopher Paul Adams, 36, of Lake Charles passes away on Saturday, April 4, 2026 in Beauregard Parish.
Chris was born on May 6, 1989, in Lake Charles, where he spent his entire life and attended Barbe High School.
In his earlier years, Chris worked as an airplane mechanic for Northrop Grumman and a pipefitter. He later began a career as an Ironworker...
