Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Judge Jack C. Watson C.J.
Feb 11, 2022
Jack Crozier Watson was the only Louisiana Supreme Court Justice elected from Calcasieu Parish. Justice Jack Watson passed away at 93 on February 11, 2022 and leaves a great legacy and proud family.
Jack was born in Jonesville, Louisiana. He was the son of a State Highway engineer who moved his family many times. Jack attended six grammar schools and...
Gary Duane Hardesty
Feb 11, 2022
Gary Duane Hardesty, 76, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 in a local hospital following a brief illness.
Mr. Hardesty was a native of Mannford, OK and lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Orange High School, Lamar University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in history and Education and Pepperdine...
Ray B. Hancock
Feb 11, 2022
Ray Blackshear Hancock, 73, of Lake Charles passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022. Ray grew up in Westlake, LA and graduated from Marion High School in 1966. When Ray was seventeen, he enlisted in the Navy and honorably served for 24 years, both active and reserve duty. Ray met the love of his life, Trudy in April of 1970. ...
Milton Morris Milford Iii
Feb 11, 2022
Milton M. “Bo” Milford, III departed this life on February 11, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Bo was born January 25, 1965, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Milton “Buddy” Jr. and Joycelyn Gauthreaux Milford. Bo was a 1983 Barbe High School graduate and a proud member of the Band of Blue where he was often heard on Friday nights...
Randall Mark Savant
Feb 10, 2022
Randall Mark Savant, 71, passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, February 10, 2022, in a local hospital. Randall was a 1968 graduate of Kinder High School after which he attended Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, La. He worked at Citgo Petroleum for over 30 years until he opened his own business, R. Savant INC., installing metal buildings. Randall loved...
Lillian "Sue" Brooks
Feb 10, 2022
Lillian “Sue” Brooks, 86, went to her Heavenly reward on Thursday, February 10, 2022.
Sue was born in Kentucky and has resided in Sulphur for over 54 years. She formerly worked as a nurse for West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital. Sue was also a Notary Public, she obtained her real estate license and opened her own company, Haven Realty. Until her...
Gilbert Joseph Bourque
Feb 9, 2022
Gilbert Joseph Bourque, 83, of Sulphur, LA passed away on February 9, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.
Gilbert was born on June 1, 1938, in Grand Chenier, LA to Pierre Bourque and Angel Montie. Gilbert loved gardening, bird watching, and fishing in the great outdoors. He enjoyed being a diesel mechanic, serving in the United States Air Force,...
Darsie Gray Derouen
Feb 8, 2022
Darsie Lee Gray Derouen, 89, of Lake Charles was greeted with open arms into Heaven, Tuesday, February 8, 2022 from a local healthcare facility.
Mrs. Derouen was born in Deweyville, TX and has lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a High School graduate and worked many years in the Classified Ads department of the Lake...
Betty Jean Henry
Feb 7, 2022
Betty Jean Henry, 96, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, February 7, 2022.
Betty was born, on March 17, 1925, In Lake Charles to James Stewart Henry and Willie Simpson Stine Henry, pioneer residents of Cameron Parish.
She was a 1942 graduate of Lake Charles High where she was a proud member of the Kilities. After graduation from...
Steven Wayne Mcelfresh
Feb 7, 2022
Steven Wayne McElfresh, 54, of Lake Charles passed away at 7:47 AM on Monday, February 7, 2022 in a local hospital.
Steve was born on May 20, 1967 in Alhambra, CA where he was raised and attended school. He moved to Lake Charles in 1990. Steve was a hard-working man and was able to work many jobs throughout his life...
Pamela T. Harris
Feb 6, 2022
Pamela Marie Thibodeaux Harris, 67, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 in her residence.
Mrs. Harris was born June 27, 1954 in Lafayette, LA, but lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a 1972 graduate of Marion High School, where she made many memories as a cheerleader. She also graduated from McNeese...
Reginald "Son" Malvo
Feb 6, 2022
Reginald “Son” Malvo, 67 years old, passed away on February 6, 2022 at 6:19 A.M. He was born May 15, 1954 in Lake Charles, LA to the late Robert and Bertha Malvo. He was baptized at an early age at New Light Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor M.M. Cuby. He attended Barbe High School and later...
Melva Janece Alexander
Feb 6, 2022
Melva “Janece” Alexander passed away peacefully on February 6, 2022, at home with family at her side. Born August 16, 1937, in Crews TX, to Thelbert and Eron Hudgens, the third of seven siblings.
Janece married Fred Alexander in 1961 having met at the Drugstore where she worked. Together they raised their 6 children mainly in Sulphur. Janece was...
Mitchel Dee Caldwell
Feb 5, 2022
Mitchel Dee Caldwell, 87, a resident of Carlyss, passed away on February 5, 2022, in Carrollton, Georgia with his family by his side. Mitchel enjoyed boating, woodworking, and family reunions. He loved spending time with his family and extended family, having breakfast at the Pitt Grill, working with and helping family and friends. Mitchel was a caregiver in every way. ...
Wanda Gail Morgan Demary
Feb 5, 2022
Wanda Gail Morgan DeMary, 65, of Lake Charles passed away at 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 5, 2022 in a local hospice facility.
Mrs. DeMary was born on June 22, 1956 in Lake Charles where she lived all of her life and was a graduate of LaGrange High School. In her earlier years she worked at K Mart and the...
Bradley Fontenot
Feb 4, 2022
Joseph “Bradley” Fontenot, 83, of Lake Charles, LA passed away peacefully in his home on February 4, 2022.
He was born on January 11, 1939 to Homer Fontenot and Amy Manuel Fontenot.
Bradley was born in Lafayette but was raised in Kinder and graduated from Kinder High School before marrying the love of his life and moving to Lake Charles....
Isabella Gobert Dale
Feb 4, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Isabella Gobert Dale, 87 years old, of Lake Charles, LA.
Mrs. Dale was welcomed into heaven on Friday, February 4, 2022 following a brief illness. She was the youngest of five children; all of whom preceded her in the death. In addition, she was preceded in death by her...
James Derry "Jay" Dean
Feb 4, 2022
James Derry “Jay” Dean, 80 of Lake Charles, died Friday, February 4, 2022, at a local nursing home. James was born in Lafayette on August 22, 1941. He attended a private religious school. After graduating he served his country in the US Army/Navy and did two tours in Vietnam.
After the military he work for the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s...
Kathy Ann Beard
Feb 4, 2022
Kathy Ann Beard, 69, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 in a local hospital.She was born on July 1, 1952, in Lake Charles, LA, to Floyd and Gertrude Carrier.She was a 1969 graduate of Marion High School and worked for Dr. Charles Anderson for many years and later for the Urology Clinic for 12 years upon retirement in 2007....
Judge David Painter
Feb 4, 2022
Joseph “David” Painter’s kind and generous heart stopped, on Friday, February 4th, at age 84, in a local hospital under hospice care.
David was born June 2, 1937, in Natchez, MS where he was adopted by Patricia and Edward Painter, inspiring a lifelong passion for adoption. When his family settled in Lake Charles, David attended Central School and Lake Charles...
