Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Willard James Castille
Nov 18, 2021
Willard James Castille
June 25, 1949 – November 18, 2021
Willard James Castille, age 72, passed away peacefully in the early morning on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Willard spent his entire life on his family’s land in Carlyss, LA. Willard married the love of his life, Jackie Castille, and they spent 41 wonderful years living, working, and raising a family...
Wiley E. Williams
Nov 17, 2021
Space operations pioneer Wiley E. Williams, 92 died peacefully in his sleep in Lake Charles, LA November 17. Wiley was born April 10, 1929 in Winter Haven, FL, the son of Bertha Day Williams and Wiley J Williams.
Wiley received many medals, awards and other honors during his work career but one he always remembered was from a designer of...
Rev. Richard Edwards
Nov 17, 2021
Rev. Richard “Rick” Edwards passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. He was Pastor of Magnolia Baptist Church, Vinton, LA. for the past 5 years. Rev. Edwards was originally from Carthage, MS and resided with his wife Mary in Moss Bluff for the past 30 years.
In passing he leaves his wife Mary; daughter, Tiffany of Jacksonville, OR; son...
Donald Lamar Rivers
Nov 15, 2021
Don passed away at the VA Home in Jennings, LA on Monday, November 15, 2021. He was born on March 26, 1948 in Lake Charles, LA.
Don was a graduate of both Sulphur High School and McNeese State University, earning a B.S. degree in secondary education at McNeese in 1970. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran, attaining the rank...
Betty Granger
Nov 15, 2021
Betty Jean Granger, 72, passed away in a local hospital on Monday, November 15, 2021.
She was born June 16, 1949 in Lake Charles, LA to Deus and Odette Granger.
She loved her family deeply and never met a stranger. Prior to retiring, she was employed with the Calcasieu Parish School Board for over 30 years. She enjoyed watching game...
Andrea Ardoin
Nov 15, 2021
Andrea Ardoin, 67, passed away on November 15, 2021 in her residence.
She was born on December 6, 1953 in Lake Charles, LA to Shelton and Karena Manuel Johnson. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family, saltwater fishing, and cooking.
She is survived by her sons, Jaden Ardoin and...
Alicia Dale Lewis Smith
Nov 14, 2021
Alicia Dale Lewis Smith was born February 24, 1981 in Monroe, Louisiana. She was the youngest daughter of Diana Dale and Robert Jay Lewis Jr.
Even at a young age, she met no strangers, nor any enemies. Her feisty spirit, quick wit, and fun-loving soul naturally brought smiles and laughter to those around her. She was admired by many for...
Maurice Frederick Tyler
Nov 14, 2021
Maurice Frederick Tyler, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 , after a brief illness. He was born April 19, 1933, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, son of Mauri Tuomala and Ellen Hanuska Tuomala. He had one sister, Rae Noot. His parents and sister have preceded him in death.
Maurice attended public schools in the Vancouver area and graduated from...
James T. "Jim" Carnahan
Nov 14, 2021
James Thomas “Jim” Carnahan
A good man passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 in the comfort of his home. He was loved deeply by all who knew him and was not ashamed to love deeply back. Our beloved Dad and Paw Paw was called to his heavenly home, and we know that God has a place reserved for him...
Rebecca Ann "Becca" Byrd
Nov 13, 2021
With heartfelt sadness, the family of Rebeca “Becca” Ann Byrd, 65, of Lake Charles, announces her passing away on November 13, 2021. She had fought a courageous battle with an aggressive form of cancer.
Becca was born December 19, 1955 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Eunice Eugene and Daisy Valentine Snell Byrd. Becca was a longtime member of First Baptist...
Laura Ann O'Quain
Nov 13, 2021
Laura Ann O’Quain, 76, of Sulphur, LA passed away on November 13, 2021, in a local care facility.
Laura was born on March 25, 1945, to Domel and Eulalie Royer in Welsh, LA. She enjoyed working in her yard, singing, and being around her family.
She is survived by her companion of 17 years, William “Ed” Cass III; granddaughters, Dana...
Darrell Schexnider, Sr.
Nov 13, 2021
Darrell James Schexnider Sr., 68, of Sulphur, passed from this life Saturday, November 13,2021.
Darrell was a Louisiana high school football referee for 25 years and a high school basketball referee for 15 years. He refereed twice in the state finals at the Superdome. He coached youth baseball and enjoyed all youth sports, especially when his children and grandchildren were...
Larry C. Perron Jr.
Nov 12, 2021
Larry C. Perron, Jr., 74, of Westlake passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Perron was a native of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Redwood High School in Redwood, CA. Following graduation, he served in the United States Air Force. A graduate of Palmer Chiropractic College, he opened his practice in Missouri. ...
Joseph David "J.D." "Brother-In Law" Duplechain
Nov 12, 2021
Joseph David “JD” “Brother-in-law” Duplechain, 83, of Lake Charles passed away at 12:33 PM on Friday, November 12, 2021 in a local hospital.
Mr. Duplechain was born on November 1, 1938 in Washington, LA to Julius Duplechain and Hycienth T. Duplechain. He was raised in Church Point where he was a graduate of Church Point High School. Mr. Duplechain served...
Frances Ann Rogers
Nov 11, 2021
Frances Ann Rogers, daughter of Cornelius Dobbertin and Ruby Jackson was born December 27, 1930, in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
She attended school at Immaculate Conception from elementary through high school. After high school she married and devoted her life to raising her four sons. Frances' life was filled with love for her family and many friends throughout her 90 years...
Patsy S. Handy
Nov 11, 2021
OUR DEAR MOTHER HAS HER WINGS NOW
PATSY S. HANDY
Patsy S. Handy, 76, of Rayne, La. passed away on November 11th, 2021, at her home in Iowa, La.
Mrs. Patsy S. Handy was born on august 4th 1945. She was raised in Rayne, La. along with her siblings: Mary A. Senegal, Julia Rose Norman, Lanny J. Goodwin, Patricia Dawn...
Danny Joseph Eason Sr.
Nov 11, 2021
Danny Joseph Eason, 70, of Lake Charles passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021, in a local hospital.
Dan was born on August 24, 1951, in New Orleans, and lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, friend and child of God. His faith and his family were the things he...
Terry Wayne Messenger
Nov 11, 2021
Terry Wayne Messenger, 70, of Lake Charles passed away at 2:46 PM on Thursday, November 11, 2021 in his residence.
Mr. Messenger was born on May 5, 1951 in Crawfordsville, IN and was raised in Danville, IL. Following graduation from Danville High School, he joined the US Army. During this time, he was stationed in Fort Gordon in Georgia, Fort...
Leon Washington Jr
Nov 10, 2021
Leon Washington Jr., 51, of Keller, Texas passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, in his home surrounded by those who loved him.
He was born on April 4, 1970, in Rochester, NY to Leon and Dorothy (Marshall) Washington. Leon attended Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, AL where he received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 1993, and...
Howard "Ernie" Cahanin
Nov 10, 2021
Howard “Ernie” Cahanin, 68, of Sulphur passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021, with his family at his side.
Ernie worked in the construction industry, the last 11 years working for ETS and Wyatt Construction Companies as a Man Camp Boss in St. Croix, Virgin Islands. Family was of the upmost importance to Ernie and spending time with them was priority....
