Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Moria Lane Bessette
Sep 4, 2025
Moria Lane "Moe" Miller Bessette passed away peacefully on September 4th in her home at the age of 80. Moe was born on May 9th, 1945, to Nora and Fred Miller, Jr. in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Lake Charles High, where she was a member of the Kilties. She attended LSU and in 1965, married her high...
Anthony Dessicino
Sep 3, 2025
Anthony "Tony" Wayne Dessicino, 79, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at his home in August 2025. He was born on October 24, 1945, in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey to Anthony Dessicino and Gladys Richardson Dessicino.
Tony was a man of few words but carried a love for his family, his country, and the things that intrigued him most....
Ajaykumar Kantilal Patel
Sep 3, 2025
April 12, 1956-September 03, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ajay Patel, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife, Amitaben Patel; his sons, Kaushal Patel and Sagar Patel; daughters-in-law, Hemaxi Patel and Jaymika Patel; and his grandchildren, Kannan, Sneh, Aahana, and Ayaan Patel.
A man of kindness, humility, and devotion, Ajay touched the lives of...
Jeanette Marie Chapel
Sep 3, 2025
Jeanette Marie Doucet Chapel, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on September 3, 2025. She was born on July 12, 1958, in Lake Charles, LA to Ignace “Pat” Doucet and Lillian Rogers Doucet.
She loved the color orange, New Orleans Saints football, raising Dobermans, and she was working towards her pilot’s license. She was a graduate of SOWELA Regional...
Adele A. Manuel
Sep 2, 2025
The Lord has called our mother home.
Adele Ann Valley Manuel born to JC & Fleda Vallery, September 22, 1945, was called home on September 2, 2025, at the age of 79.
At a young age she married Freeman Turner and had three children. Missy, Denise and John were her entire world. Although they parted ways they kept the children’s best interest...
Tommy Ray Daigle
Sep 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tommy Ray Daigle, who left us on September 2, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on October 2, 1958, in Jennings, LA, Tommy spent his life in the vibrant community of Lacassine, LA, where he created a legacy of love and laughter.
Tommy was a man of many passions....
Ashlin Blouin Phillips
Sep 1, 2025
Ashlin Blouin Phillips, 41, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025 in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on January 13, 1984 in Wilmington, Delaware to Frank and Catherine Phillips.
Ashlin began her lifelong pursuit of everything musical even before entering school. That road began with the Kindermusik program at the University of Delaware and music would prove to be her...
Fred Joseph Peloquin
Aug 31, 2025
Fred Peloquin, 68 passed away August 31, 2025, with family by his side. Fred was born to Norris Sr., and Arsine Peloquin, September 23, 1956.
To know Fred, he was the most kind-hearted person you ever wanted to meet. He loved spending time outdoors, enjoying all the beauty of nature.
He is survived by his brothers, Norris Jr., Leon, Lloyd and Orlon;...
Heather Ann Authement
Aug 31, 2025
Heather Ann Authement, 49, passed away on August 31, 2025 in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on July 29, 1976 to Ronald and Pam Pretto Authement in Lake Charles.
Heather was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a larger-than-life character who enjoyed road trips, good food and good times. She had a big heart, a snappy mouth and...
Robert Jay Lewis Jr.
Aug 30, 2025
Robert Jay Lewis went into Jesus's loving arms on August 30, 2025. He was born in Ferriday Louisiana. At a young age, the family moved to Monroe where Robert attended Ouachita Parish Schools graduating from Ouachita High School in 1973.
Robert was known by many as the barbecue man. In 2000, he established BBQwest, LLC along with his wife, Diana. In...
Ada Paris
Aug 30, 2025
Ada Lea Paris, 99, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025. She was born on October 17, 1925, in Anacoco, Louisiana.
Ada was a strong and generous woman who dedicated her life to her family, her church, and her community. She was one of the first members of Gillis Pentecostal Church, which was started by her neighbor, Jimmy...
James Carroll Montgomery
Aug 30, 2025
James Carroll "Jim" Montgomery, 78, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 14, 2025, at Brookdale Senior Living in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Jim was born on June 2, 1947, in Lake Charles, LA to Alfreda Branson Montgomery and W.M. "Duck" Montgomery. Having lost his beloved wife of 45 years, Galyn Seavey Montgomery, in January 2025, it seems Jim...
Jeff George
Aug 29, 2025
Jeff George, 70 of Sulphur, La., passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Jeff was born and raised in Sulphur, La., graduating from Sulphur High School in 1973. He worked in his father’s grocery store daily after school. After graduating he attended a trade school in Texas studying mechanics. He then went to work offshore in the...
Shirley Marie Trahan McIver
Aug 29, 2025
Shirley Marie Trahan McIver, 98, of Lake Charles passed away at 2:53 PM on Friday, August 29, 2025 in a local hospice facility.
Mrs. McIver was born on January 22, 1927 in Houma, LA and resided in Lake Charles most of her life. A proud graduate of St. Charles Academy, Mrs. McIver went on to attend McNeese State University before earning...
David Wilson "Dave" Broussard
Aug 28, 2025
David Wilson “Dave” Broussard, 72, of Lake Charles passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Dave was born on January 30, 1953, in Beaumont, Texas, and spent his early years in DeQuincy before settling in Longville, where he lived for 25 years. In 2006, he made his home in Lake Charles.
A devoted and hard-working man, Dave spent over 41 years working...
Wayne Theall
Aug 28, 2025
Wayne Theall, 85, of Moss Bluff, passed away peacefully at his home on August 28, 2025. He was born on December 2, 1939, and lived a life rooted in the values of hard work, persistence, and love for the outdoors.
A true country boy at heart, Wayne loved hunting, fishing, and spending time outside. He had a passion for motorcycles...
Anthony "Tony" Joseph Palermo, Sr.
Aug 27, 2025
“He lived to give”
Anthony Joseph Palermo, Sr., 86, of Sulphur, LA, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in a local hospital surrounded by his family and dear friends.
Mr. Palermo, affectionately known as “Papa Tony,” was born in Port Arthur, TX, December 18, 1938, the fourth of six children to Joseph R. Palermo, Sr. and Rose Minaldi Palermo. Sulphur has been...
"Rod" Merl Roger Bolin
Aug 27, 2025
Merl Roger “Rod” Bolin, 88, of Welsh, Louisiana, passed away Wednesday morning, August 27, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Rod was born on August 18, 1937, in Kopperl, Texas, the son of Jake Bolin and Minnie Mae (Moss) Bolin. He attended school at Kopperl High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy until his honorable discharge.
Rod is...
Rodney Lee Doyle
Aug 24, 2025
Rodney Lee Doyle born December 1942, died August 24, 2025, in Lake Charles, LA. He was a longstanding resident of Vinton Louisiana, a loving husband and father who valued helping others, and he was a Navy veteran who proudly served during the Vietnam war aboard the USS Enterprise.
His is survived by his siblings, Mickey Doyle and Linda Jacobs; three children,...
Kristina Brame Raetzsch
Aug 24, 2025
Kristina (Kris) Brame Raetzsch, age 72, of Lake Charles, peacefully passed into the loving arms of Jesus on August 24, 2025, surrounded by her cherished family and close friends after a courageous battle with Acute Myeloma Leukemia.
Born on October 12, 1952, to Ralph and Billie Blankenship Brame in Lake Charles. She attended Boulevard Baptist Church, where she formed lasting friendships,...
