Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Kate Ortego Thomas
Sep 6, 2024
Kate Thomas, 79, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 6, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 9, 1944, in Ville Platte, Louisiana. She was the daughter of Louis Joseph Ortego and Emma Fontenot Ortego.
She lived most of her life in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She graduated from LaGrange Senior High School (Class of 1962)...
Ellis Mitchell George
Sep 4, 2024
Ellis Mitchell George, 94, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away September 4, 2024. Born on April 12, 1930, Ellis was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, where he spent over 45 years as a dedicated butcher in the grocery industry. His career began at Jake's on Ryan Street, and he later became an integral staff member at Abe's Grocery, where...
Lorraine Marie Johnson
Sep 3, 2024
Lorraine spread sunshine to everyone she met. She was so often described as a sweetheart and such a kind person. She raised seven children and was married only once to Starks Johnson for 70 years when he passed in 2015.
She loved flowers. She was a very good artist, having the ability to look at something and paint it. She also...
Joseph K. Cooper
Sep 2, 2024
Joseph K. “Joe” Cooper, 80, of Lake Charles passed away on September 2, 2024.
Born on January 24, 1944 in Sebring, FL, he graduated from Sebring High School and earned a B.S. degree in Business from Northwestern State University where he met his wife, Elaine, of 53 years. He spent his professional career in oil and gas, land management, and farming...
William "Billy" Etheridge Hogan
Sep 1, 2024
William Etheridge Hogan, 67, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 1. Billy was born on September 10,1956 in Lake Charles to the late Jeane and Bill Hogan. He was the eldest sibling of Kenny (deceased) and Vanessa. He graduated from Barbe High School and received his BA from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches. Billy designed and built...
Shirley Simon
Sep 1, 2024
Shirley Evelyn Simon, 88, crossed over to be with the Lord on September 1, 2024 at her home in Longville Louisiana surrounded by her family. She was born on November 19, 1935 in Johnson Bayou.
Shirley was a homemaker, and was a loving and devoted wife to her husband Jessie, for nearly 69 years. She adored her children, grandchildren,...
Mary Corbello
Aug 29, 2024
Mary Ruth Corbello, 78, of Sulphur, Louisiana died in a local hospital on August 29, 2024.
Mary was born on August 26, 1946, in Manford, Oklahoma to Nathan and Winnie Martin. She enjoyed many things throughout her life including sewing, quilting and pouring into everyone she knew with love. She will always be known for her generosity and her adventurous...
Andrew Legros
Aug 28, 2024
It is with profound sadness that our family announces Andrew Will LeGros's passing on August 28, 2024. At home surrounded by family, our Heavenly Father welcomed him to his eternal home at the young age of 26.
Drew Legros, of Sulphur, has made a profound impact on the world since his grand entrance on May 7, 1998. With a heart of...
Rebecca Johnson Harmon
Aug 28, 2024
Rebecca Ann Johnson Harmon, 59, of Lake Charles passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Harmon was born on January 30, 1965 in Kinder and was raised in Lake Charles where she attended LaGrange High School.
She found joy in the thrill of the casino, the excitement of bingo games, and the convenience of online shopping....
Linda Mitchell
Aug 27, 2024
Linda JoAnn Mitchell, 62, of Sulphur, LA passed away on August 27, 2024, in a local care center. Linda was born February 17, 1962, in Albuquerque, NM.
Linda loved crocheting, cooking and most of all enjoying her family and grandbabies. She also enjoyed watching movies and crafting, enjoying herself to the fullest.
Those left to cherish her memory are her...
Mark Anthony Pete
Aug 26, 2024
Mark Pete, 63, of Lake Charles, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024 at a local hospital. Mark was born, August 2, 1961, to Vernell and Marie Pete. Mark was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles.
Those left to cherish his memory are his mother; Marie Pete, his siblings; Vernal Pete, Geralyn Young, Dwayne Pete, Annadean Smith, Corine Pete, Margaret...
John Blake Postell
Aug 25, 2024
John Blake Postell, 82, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024 in Lake Charles, LA. Born on January 2, 1942 in New Orleans, he was the middle child of five born to William Dosite and May Belle Andries Postell.
John Blake attended Our Lady of Lourdes and then graduated from Jesuit High School and Tulane University. He moved to Lake Charles...
Evan Harris
Aug 25, 2024
Evan Michael Harris, 33, of Sulphur, Louisiana passed away on August 25th, 2024. Evan was born on August 31, 1990, in Lake Charles, LA to Mike and Tanya Harris.
Evan was a Sulphur High School graduate and played on the Sulphur High baseball team and football team where he excelled in sports. He will always be known for a great...
Wilma Martin Hood
Aug 25, 2024
Our cherished mother and wife, Wilma Lee Hood, 85, peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus on August 25, 2024.
Born on April 9, 1939, in Denham Springs, LA, to John and Donnis Martin, Wilma met and married her beloved husband, Robin Richard Hood, on April 1, 1961. The couple made their home in Lake Charles, LA, until Hurricane Laura...
Rikki Mesh
Aug 25, 2024
Richarda “Rikki” Mesh, 61, of Lake Charles, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at a Lafayette hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Rikki was born on January 18, 1963 to Richard and Beverly Mesh.
Rikki was a creative and multi-talented woman who used her skills in many different occupations. She loved showcasing her artistic talents and people skills...
Martha Lynn Core
Aug 25, 2024
Martha Lynn Core, born on December 13, 1949, in Elizabeth, Louisiana, passed away after a lengthy battle with primary lateral sclerosis (PLS). She was received into the loving arms of Jesus and her parents Lee Berchman Crews and Peggy Joyce Crews surrounded by her beloved friends and family.
Following her high school graduation from St. Charles Academy in 1967, Martha took...
Janis Mann
Aug 24, 2024
Janis Virginia Halley Mann, the Matriarch of our family, age 94, died peacefully on Saturday, August 24, 2024, surrounded by her five daughters and granddaughter.
Janis was born in Baskin, Louisiana on October 13, 1929, to John Henry and Alice Virginia DaMour Halley. A graduate of Sulphur High School Class of 1947, she worked as a legal secretary for over 34...
Sharon Gayle Lyon
Aug 24, 2024
Sharon Gayle Lyon, 63, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24, 2024 in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on October 29, 1960 in Lake Charles, LA to Jerrold and Lillian Bertrand Lyon.
She spent her life working at Henry Heights Elementary, and she loved telling stories about the kids and coworkers. She enjoyed watching game shows and talking on the...
Clifford Bertrand
Aug 23, 2024
Clifford "Joe" Joseph Bertrand, 63, of Sulphur, LA passed away on August 23, 2024, in a local hospital. Joe enjoyed music and being around family and friends. He was a Sulphur native where he played sports for LeBlanc Middle School and Sulphur High School. He worked for Frasch Parks and Recreation in the maintenance division as a groundskeeper and shrimped...
