Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Della Louise Thibodeaux
Dec 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Della Louise Thibodeaux, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, who departed this life peacefully on December 4, 2025, at the age of 97. Born on July 19, 1928, in Welsh, Louisiana, Della was a cherished member of her community and a guiding light in the lives of her family...
Brother Don Smith
Dec 4, 2025
Brother Donald V. Smith, M.S., 92, a Missionary of Our Lady of LaSalette, died on December 4, 2025, at Holly Hill Nursing Home in Sulphur, LA. He was born on August 29, 1933, in Kingston, New York to John C. and Angela D. (McNamara) Smith. He attended St. Mary School in Kingston, New York. Brother Don entered the LaSalette seminary...
Janet Marie Landry
Dec 4, 2025
Janet Marie Landry, 74, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, in Lake Charles.
Janet was born on February 12, 1951, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and from a young age displayed a deep love for people, animals, and service. She devoted 47 years of her life to nursing, a career in which she made an immeasurable...
Wayne Broussard
Dec 4, 2025
On his 78th birthday, December 4, 2025, Wayne Broussard rode on to his final rest. Born on December 4, 1947, Wayne left this world the same day he entered it – an unexpected but meaningful bookend to a life marked by purpose, grit and faith.
A cowboy through and through, he felt most at home beneath wide-open skies, boots dusted, hat...
Wilbert Felix Fontenot LeBleu
Dec 4, 2025
Wilbert Felix Fontenot LeBleu, 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2025. He was born on December 1, 1944, to Lilly and Preston LeBleu.
Bert proudly served in the United States Air Force before spending many dedicated years as a truck driver. He lived life with enthusiasm and a love for simple joys-racing cars, fishing, and cheering on his...
William Dunn "Bill" Gardiner
Dec 3, 2025
William Dunn "Bill" Gardiner, 88, died on December 3, 2025 at Harbor Hospice of Lake Charles.
Born in Manila, Philippines to Earl Everard and Mabel Dunn Gardiner, Bill was reared in Mission, Texas. He was a 1956 graduate of Edinburg High School in Mission and a 1961 graduate of Pan American University, now University of Texas at Edinburg. He served his...
Carolyn Marie Shelton (Batten)
Dec 3, 2025
Mrs. Carolyn Marie Shelton, 80, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025 in Lake Charles, Louisiana with her family by her side. Carolyn was born in Asheboro, North Carolina, raised in Jackson, Tennessee and as an adult lived in Kentucky, Mississippi and Louisiana. She was a longtime member of Victory Baptist Church of Lake Charles, LA where she was a member...
Paul Larry Verret
Dec 3, 2025
Paul Larry Verret, 88, of Lake Charles passed away at 2:23 AM on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 in a local hospital.
Mr. Verret was born on July 12, 1937, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. After being drafted into the U.S. Army as a young man, he proudly completed his high school education while serving his country as a baker. Upon returning home,...
Glenda Marie Smith Huber
Nov 30, 2025
Glenda Marie Smith Huber of Lake Charles, Louisiana, departed this life on November 30, 2025. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 26 years, Mark Huber; her parents, Horace and Betty Smith; and her grandson, Tyler Rogers.
Glenda was a graduate of LaGrange High School and San Diego Community College, earning a degree in Business Administration.
She cherished moments...
Erleen Josephine Landry Moreno
Nov 28, 2025
Erleen Josephine Landry Moreno, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025. She had been a resident of Lake Charles Care Center since July 2025.Born on August 19, 1938, in Liberty, Texas, Erleen was the cherished daughter of Josephine Ella Bonin and Lindsey Landry.
After graduating from Lamar University with a degree in Nursing, Erleen began her career as a...
Anne Celeste Barras Godeaux
Nov 28, 2025
Anne Celeste (Barras) Godeaux passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, in Lake Charles, LA, at the age of 69. She was born on March 22, 1956, to the late Sidney Barras and Gwendolyn Driskill Barras in Valdosta, Georgia.
Anne and her family moved back to Lake Charles, Louisiana after her father completed his career in the United States Air Force....
John Wayne Dawsey
Nov 27, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John Wayne Dawsey, who departed this life on November 27, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on July 22, 1937, in Port Barre, Louisiana, John spent much of his life in Iowa, Louisiana, where he became a cherished figure in his community.
Wayne graduated from LaGrange High School and...
Carroll Wade Shaddock, Jr.
Nov 27, 2025
Carroll Wade Shaddock, Jr. was born on August 5, 1933, in St. Patrick’s Hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and died on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025. Wade attended Lake Charles city schools, and in May of 1952, enlisted in the U.S. Army. Later he entered the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in New York, subsequently graduating with the Class...
Otto Joseph Louviere
Nov 27, 2025
Otto Joseph “O.J.” Louviere, 83, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 9, 1942, in Bell City, Louisiana, to Pearl Broussard and Lee Roy Louviere.
O.J. was a proud veteran who honorably served in the United States Army. A graduate of LaGrange High School, he continued his education and played football...
Cynthia Anderson
Nov 27, 2025
Cynthia Gail Ogea “Cindy” Anderson, 69, went to be with the Lord on November 27, 2025, surrounded by her family. Cindy was born on November 15, 1956, to Harrison and Fern Ogea. She was “Honey” to the two loves of her life, her granddaughters, Cambri and Lani, who she cherished spending time with. She also enjoyed spending time with her...
Conrad Butts Jr.
Nov 26, 2025
Conrad was a devoted husband, father, and friend, and one of the kindest, most even-tempered men you could ever meet. He lived a life full of adventure. Early on, he purchased a camper, and for more than 40 years he and his family took every opportunity to travel. He and his wife also loved square dancing, spending countless years traveling...
Mary Duplantis
Nov 25, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Duplantis, born on June 23, 1932, in Bell City, Louisiana. Mary departed this world on November 25, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and cherished memories.
Mary was a devoted homemaker whose nurturing spirit and fierce dedication to her family were felt by all who knew her....
Cheryl Lee Gros
Nov 24, 2025
Cheryl Lee Melancon Gros, 79, of Sulphur, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025.
She was born on April 12, 1946, in Fenton, Louisiana, to James and Helen Melancon. Cheryl graduated from Sulphur High School in 1964 and, in 1965, married the love of her life, Richard O. Gros. Together they shared 60 beautiful years of marriage. She later earned...
H.G. Foster
Nov 24, 2025
H.G. Foster
On November 24, H. G. (Henry Glen) Foster went to meet his only son David Glen Foster who passed away March 15, 2017 and be with the Lord. What stories they are telling in heaven!
It was a special day on November 21, 1930 when H.G. Foster (Hank) was born to Ella Butts Foster and William Marion Foster. He was...
Steven Jon Ek
Nov 24, 2025
Steven Jon Ek passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Born on May 29, 1941, in Spokane, Washington, Steve lived a life rooted in service, discipline, and deep devotion to his family, community, and country.
After earning his bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Washington in 1963, he entered the U.S. Marine Corps through the...
