Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Melvin Clarence "Slug" Sullivan
May 19, 2025
Melvin Clarence “Slug” Sullivan, 93, of Lake Charles passed away at 2:55 PM on Monday, May 19, 2025 in a local hospital.
He was born on January 23, 1932, in Lake Charles, where he spent his entire life surrounded by family and friends. Mr. Sullivan dedicated much of his career as a skilled pipefitter, working for Halliburton and later Firestone.
Outside of...
Charles "Chuck" Lindon Bowman
May 19, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Lindon Bowman of Lafayette, Louisiana, died peacefully in his sleep in the AMG Specialty Hospital in Lafayette on Monday, May 19, 2025. Chuck's health had been in decline for several years, and God finally welcomed him home surrounded by his children and loved ones. Those left to cherish his memory are too numerous to name here, but most...
Judy Bryant
May 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Judy Ann Bryant, who passed away on May 19, 2025, in her beloved hometown of Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Born on July 17, 1950, to Melvin Moreaux and Exmae Mott Moreaux, Judy was a steadfast presence in the Lake Charles community. For 27 years, she dedicated her talents and kindness to...
Priscilla Jane Daigle
May 17, 2025
Priscilla Jane Daigle, 78, of Sulphur, LA died May 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in a local care facility. Priscilla was born on September 21,1946, in Sulphur, LA to Melvel and Irene Landry. Priscilla enjoyed being outdoors watching her hummingbirds and listening to her wind chimes. Priscilla also enjoyed needlepointing and a little crocheting, she was also a...
Marvin Nelson
May 16, 2025
Marvin "Frank" Nelson, 85, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully at home in Lake Charles, LA on Friday, May 16, 2025. Frank was born and raised in Robeline, Louisiana, and made Lake Charles his home for the past 61 years. He was a generous and devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who will be deeply missed.
Frank was a proud 1957...
Dale Howell
May 15, 2025
Dale Evans Howell, 81, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025. Born in Mobile, Alabama, on July 19, 1943, Dale was the son of the late Bernard and Rosie Leytham Howell.
A proud and decorated veteran, Dale served his country with distinction as a Green Beret in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. His bravery and...
Ethel Stanford
May 14, 2025
Ethel Marie Carrier Stanford, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on December 21, 1928, in Church Point, Louisiana, Ethel lived a life filled with love and dedication to her family, making her home in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
As a devoted homemaker, Ethel poured her heart into nurturing...
Billie Johnson
May 13, 2025
Billie Rae Johnson (1927-2025)
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Billie Johnson, who passed away peacefully on May 14th, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Born on March 15, 1927, in Glenmora, Louisiana, Billie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
Billie is survived by her children, Kenneth, Barry, and Cynthia; grandchildren, Emily, Mickey, Beth, Jacob, and Amy. She...
William Voris "Bill" King
May 13, 2025
William Voris “Bill” King, 82, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away peacefully, at home, on May 13, 2025.
Born on April 9, 1943, Bill was a proud lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He graduated from Sewanee Military Academy, and earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Louisiana Tech University. Shortly after, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served honorably during the...
Octavia Harris Dotson
May 13, 2025
Octavia Harris Dotson, 88, passed away on May 13, 2025 in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on January 18, 1937 in Oakdale, LA to Frank Harris and Viola Willis Harris.
She was devoted to her husband and her family. She had many friends over the years that she cherished and were like family to her. She spent many afternoons...
David Glenn Chambers
May 13, 2025
David Glenn Chambers, 69, of Lake Charles passed away at 12:13 PM on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in a Lafayette hospital.
Born on June 5, 1955, in Lorain, Ohio, Mr. Chambers was raised in the Indian Village/Kinder area, where he was a graduate of Kinder High School.
In 1980, he moved to Lake Charles, Louisiana, where he met the love of his...
Edda Mobley
May 13, 2025
Edda Marie Mobley, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on May 13, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born on July 28, 1946, in Dry Creek, Louisiana, to Wesley Taylor and Eva Willis Taylor. Edda spent her early years in Westlake, where she graduated from Westlake High School in 1964.
Edda began her career as a baker at...
Kim Sheree Johnson
May 12, 2025
Kim Sheree Johnson, 65, of Sulphur, LA died on May 12, 2025, in a local hospital following a brief illness. Kim was born August 25, 1959, in Savannah, GA to Richard and Mildred Deluca.
She loved being around friends and family, and the highlight of her life was her grandchildren. She loved reading her daily devotion as well as being the...
Andrew "Andy" Ardoin
May 12, 2025
Following a second courageous battle with cancer, Andrew Joseph Ardoin, better known as Andy, passed away on May 12, 2025, at the age of 78, surrounded by his loving family.
Andy was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana and raised in Iowa, Louisiana. He was a graduate of Iowa High School and attended McNeese State College. He moved to Lake Charles at...
Steve Myers
May 11, 2025
Steve Edward Myers, age 78, passed away at his home in Prairieville, Louisiana on May 11, 2025.
Steve was born on September 10, 1946. He was the oldest of three children born to Raymond Pat Myers and Helen Marie Moore Myers. Steve was raised in Sulphur, Louisiana. He graduated from Sulphur High School in 1964. Soon after graduating high school, Steve...
Veronica "Ronnie" Sellers
May 11, 2025
Veronica “Ronnie” Portie Sellers, 80 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on May 11, 2025. She was born and raised in Hackberry, and proud to have raised her family there. She graduated from Hackberry High school in 1963; she then went on to attend Northwestern University and McNeese State University. She worked for the Department of Energy and retired...
Bobby Joe Morris
May 11, 2025
Bobby Joe Morris was welcomed into the world on November 3, 1957 by his parents, Viola Fox Morris and James Morris, and his older siblings, Gayla and Gary. Early in the morning on May 11, 2025, he was reunited with his parents and his Heavenly Father.
Bobby spent most of his life serving and caring for others, beginning with his parents,...
Joseph Brister
May 10, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph Allen Brister, who left us peacefully at the age of 71 on May 10, 2025. Joseph was a dedicated family man - known as “Allen” by friends and family, as a man of few words with a big heart. Born on September 6, 1953, in Cottage Grove, Oregon,...
Elizabeth "Betty" Friesen Nelson
May 10, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” Nelson of Lake Charles passed away at the age of 89 on May 10, 2025.
She was born on April 30, 1936 to Ferdinand P Friesen and Viola Anna (Liechty) Friesen in Lake Charles, LA. With the exception of brief stints in Denton, TX and Baton Rouge, she lived all of her life on Friesen Road, south of Lake...
Damen Wayne Landry
May 8, 2025
Damen Wayne Landry, 50, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, following a long and courageous battle with kidney disease.
Damen was born on January 28, 1975, to Paula Smythe and Darrell Wayne Landry. He was a proud graduate of Grand Lake High School in Grand Lake, Louisiana. A devoted Catholic Christian, Damen found great...
