Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Thomas "Tommy" Mouton
Aug 11, 2025
Thomas "Tommy" Mouton, 60, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on August 11, 2025.
Born on July 18, 1965, and raised in Lake Charles, Tommy was a proud graduate of Barbe High School, Class of 1983. Known for his captivating personality, and creativity, he touched the lives of many through his talents and passions.
A true Coca-Cola enthusiast, Tommy was rarely seen...
Betty Lou Sonnier
Aug 10, 2025
Betty Lou Sonnier, born in Sulphur, Louisiana on January 7, 1936, the youngest daughter of the late Sylvia "Big Momma" LeJeune Sonnier of Estherwood, LA and the late John "Big Daddy" Alcee Sonnier of Crowley, LA. Betty Lou Sonnier passed softly from this world and entered the gates of Heaven on August 10, 2025, at the age of 89. She...
Tony Vickery
Aug 9, 2025
Tony Clyde Vickery, 78, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on March 5, 1947, in Winfield, Alabama, to Clyde Vickery and Christine Tyree Vickery.
Tony proudly served his country as a medic in the United States Army, stationed at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. Following...
Kathrine Prater
Aug 8, 2025
Kathrine Brown Prater, 93, passed away peacefully Friday, August 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 22, 1931, to Myrtle and Jesse “Jake” James Brown.
Kathrine was devoted to her family and cherished spending quality time with them. She had a love for reading and enjoyed traveling the country with her husband in their RV, attending RV...
Lloyd Calcote, Jr.
Aug 8, 2025
Lloyd Leslie “LL” Calcote, Jr., 79, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully at 3:25 PM on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Harbor Hospice.
LL was born on August 1, 1946, to Lloyd Leslie Sr. and Anna Mae (Stevenson) Calcote in Little Rock, AR. He grew up in El Dorado, AR, and graduated from Louisiana Tech with a BS in Engineering in...
Enola Marie Bourgeois
Aug 8, 2025
Enola Marie Bourgeois, 94, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on July 7, 1931, in Church Point, Louisiana, to Julius Duplechain and Hyacinth Thibodeaux Duplechain.
Enola’s life was defined by faith, family, and a generous heart. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother and grandmother, a...
Kenneth Lowry
Aug 7, 2025
Kenneth Harry Lowry, 65, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 15, 1960, in Kinder, Louisiana, to Evelyn and Cecil Lowry.
Kenneth was a skilled carpenter and a longtime member of Life Point Pentecostal Church, where he served faithfully for 34 years. He played bass guitar during services and found great...
Joseph Leo Gayle Jr.
Aug 6, 2025
Joseph Leo Gayle Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 6th, surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Mary Stoker Gayle; his daughters Jessica Anne Smith (Neal) and Emily Claire Chisholm (Ryan); and his son Matthew Thomas Gayle (Kari). Joe was also a proud grandfather to Brooklyn Olivia Ramos, Cole William...
Glenna Louise Deshotel
Aug 6, 2025
Glenna Louise Skaggs Deshotel, 76, of Carlyss passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in a local care facility, surrounded by family.
Ms. Deshotel was born in Mesa, AZ. She was a graduate of Roseburg High School in OR. She met her husband, Larry Deshotel in San Diego, CA where she worked as a Beautician. In 1973 they moved to Sulphur, LA...
Barbara Nell Granger Sexton
Aug 5, 2025
Barbara Nell Granger Sexton, 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 17, 1940, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to her beloved parents Hazel Fontenot and Pierre Benjamin Granger.
Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family, whom she...
Charles A. "T-Man" Jackson, Jr.
Aug 5, 2025
Charles A. “T-Man” Jackson, Jr., a proud lifelong resident of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on March 27, 1948, to Charles A. Jackson, Sr., and Virginia Trahan Jackson, Charles was raised in Lake Charles and shaped by his community. He attended St. Margaret Catholic School, and graduated from LaGrange...
Brunella Marie Landry
Aug 3, 2025
Brunella Marie Landry, 61, went home to be with the Lord on August 3, 2025 in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on October 30, 1963 in Lafayette, LA to Clifton Harrison and Mary Alfred Lewis.
Brunella was a follower of Jesus Christ for 40 years. She enjoyed listening to worship, having impromptu bible studies, and sharing the Word of...
John-Jose Connor Welsh
Aug 2, 2025
John-Jose Connor Welsh, age 20, passed away on August 2, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Born on September 18, 2004, in Guatemala City, Guatemala, Connor was lovingly adopted by John and Valeria Moses Welsh, who gave him a home filled with love and laughter.
Connor lived life with open arms and an open heart. His energy was magnetic. When he entered...
Jonathan Curtis Vince
Aug 2, 2025
Jonathan Curtis Vince, 42, of Many died Saturday, August 2, 2025 in Many.
Funeral services will be at 10 AM Saturday, August 9, in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel in Moss Bluff. The Rev. Lloyd Carroll will officiate. Burial will be in Green Oaks Cemetery in Kinder. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Friday and from 8:00...
Alexis Nichole Anderson
Aug 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alexis Nichole Anderson, who left us on August 1, 2025, at the age of 31. Born on July 14, 1994, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Alexis was a beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend. She grew up surrounded by the beauty of the outdoors, with a deep love for the...
Clara Dean Marie Viator
Aug 1, 2025
Clara Dean Marie Viator, 90, of Lake Charles passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Viator was born on July 27, 1935 in Abbeville where she was raised and attended Mount Carmel Catholic High School. She moved to Lake Charles in the late 1950s, where she quickly made this community her home and devoted her...
Dr. Daniel Wickiser, D.C.
Jul 31, 2025
Dr. Daniel Norton Wickiser, DC, of Sulphur, LA, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family on July 31, 2025. Daniel was born in Flora, Illinois on October 29, 1941, to Max and Ruth (Edwards) Wickiser. He graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa in 1964. Daniel started his chiropractic career alongside...
James Wilkinson
Jul 30, 2025
James Ray "Jim" Wilkinson, 86, passed away on July 30th, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was born on March 21, 1939, to Tully Ray Wilkinson and Marguerite Giglio Wilkinson in McComb, Mississippi.
Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army after earning his degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. His professional career spanned many years as an...
Dorothy Nell Roper
Jul 30, 2025
Dorothy Nell Roper, 84, passed away on July 30, 2025, surrounded by her family. Nell first and foremost loved Jesus and her family. Her favorite pastime was talking and visiting. She enjoyed going to church, bible studies and picking up sticks in her yard. Nell’s hobbies consisted of collecting things, antiques, old coins and dolls. She loved working mind game...
