Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Willie Ray Berzas, Jr.
Feb 11, 2021
Willie Ray Berzas, Jr, our beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle passed away on February 11, 2021. Known by most as Will, he was born in Chataignier, Louisiana to Willie Ray and Rose Billedeaux Berzas. The only son and youngest of five children, the family moved to Lake Charles when he was eight years old. He graduated from LaGrange Senior...
Benny Larocca
Feb 10, 2021
Benny LaRocca, 85, of Lake Charles, Louisiana passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Benny was born on January 23, 1936 to Leon Paul LaRocca and Mary Theresa Mosca LaRocca.
Benny was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana where he graduated from Landry High School and loved boxing, playing football, and running track. After attending...
Marty Stevens
Feb 10, 2021
Martha “Marty” Nell Fosscett Stevens, 69, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 2:24 AM on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Stevens was born March 12, 1951 in Kinder, LA and was a graduate of LaGrange High School. She began her career in 1988 for the Policy Jury, where she was currently the MIS Specialist. She attended...
Lizabeth Jane "Janie" Wiggins
Feb 9, 2021
Janie Wiggins, 58, of Lake Charles passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 in her daddy’s residence.
Janie was born on September 17, 1962 in Lake Charles, LA to James Darrell and Elizabeth Doyle Wiggins. She graduated from Alfred M. Barbe High School and Sowela Technical Institute in Lake Charles.
Janie was a loving aunt, and though she never had...
John Edward Theriot, Jr.
Feb 9, 2021
John Edward Theriot, Jr., 84, of Lake Charles passed away on Tuesday February 9, 2021 at a Longview, Texas Hospital.
John was a native of Cameron and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was a retired office manager for Hemingway Furniture Company and prior to that had sold cars for Radford Buick.
John was preceded in death by his...
Donald "Bryce" Martin
Feb 8, 2021
Donald Bryce Martin 24, of Westlake, LA completed his journey here on Earth, “Leveling Up” as he passed through the Pearly Gates of Heaven to join his Lord & Savior.
“Bryce” was born on December 15, 1996 in Sulphur, LA to Byron and Michelle “Chelle” Martin.
From a young age, Bryce was creative, lively, and possessed a kind and...
Randy William Peloquin
Feb 8, 2021
Randy William Peloquin, 59 of Dequincy, passed away suddenly on February 8, 2021 at his residence. He was born July 29, 1961 in Lake Charles, LA to the late Herbert & Kie Arlette Peloquin.
Randy loved the outdoors, bull fighting, and loved buck outs at Penny and Son’s Arena. He had a kind and loving heart and could have a...
Tony G. Perot
Feb 8, 2021
Tony Garfield Perot, 70 of Lake Charles, LA passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior while surrounded by his family on February 8th 2021.
Tony was born to W.G. & Pearlie Marie Perot on August 26th 1950. Navy veteran W.G was stationed on the Island of Guam where Tony was born and given the moniker of Pearl’s little Guamaniac.
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Marcia Ann Davenport
Feb 8, 2021
Marcia Ann Davenport, 71, of Lake Charles passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 in Baton Rouge. She was born in Lake Charles on January 6, 1950 to the late Paul and Theresa Davenport.
Marcia was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, graduating from Lake Charles High School in 1968. Her greatest pleasure was spending time with her children and grandchildren. ...
Harold Joseph Lavergne
Feb 7, 2021
Harold Joseph Lavergne, 77 of Lake Charles was called Home on Sunday, February 7, 2021.
He was one of eight children born to Ulysse and Marie Richard Lavergne on October 3, 1943 in Church Point, LA.
At age nine his family made Lake Charles their home, where he grew up, attending LaGrange High School, Class of 1961.
In 1966 he...
Betty Elaine House
Feb 7, 2021
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. ~ Hebrews 6:19
Betty Elaine House, 67, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 12:28 PM on Sunday, February 7, 2021 in her residence.
Betty was born December 13, 1953 in Lake Charles, LA. She was a 1971 graduate of Iowa High School and attended Sowela Technical School. ...
Dallas L. Webb, Sr.
Feb 6, 2021
Dallas Lavell Webb, Sr.
Dallas Lavell Webb, Sr., 78, of Westlake, LA died Saturday February 6, 2021 in a local healthcare facility.
Mr. Webb was a native of Boyce, LA and in 1972 made the Lake area home for his family. Early in life, he began working for his uncles with Odell Vinson Oil Field Contractors and then Davies...
Danny Boy Mckay, Jr.
Feb 6, 2021
Funeral Services for Danny Boy McKay, Jr., 51, of Lake Charles, will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, February 13, at Johnson Funeral Home Chapel in Moss Bluff. The Rev. Terry Ardizonne will officiate.
Danny Boy died at his residence on Saturday, February 6, 2021.
He was a native of Gonzales, La. and had lived in the Lake Charles, Moss Bluff...
Amilcar "Mickey" Torres
Feb 6, 2021
Amilcar “Mickey” Torres, 90, of Lake Charles passed away at 1:15 AM on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Villa Maria Retirement Home.
Mr. Torres was born in Lares, Puerto Rico on September 23, 1930. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict with the 90th Field Artillery in the 25th Infantry Division. Mr. Torres was a 1956 graduate...
Sheryl Griffin
Feb 5, 2021
On Friday, February 5, 2021, Sheryl Hodges Griffin, 69, of Lake Charles, went to be with the Lord, while at home surrounded by her loving family and pastor.
Sherry was born on October 14, 1951, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She proudly marched with the Kilties at Lake Charles High School, and later graduated from McNeese State University.
In 1976, Sherry...
James Darrell Wiggins
Feb 3, 2021
James Darrell Wiggins, 88, of Lake Charles passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 in his residence.
Darrell was born on December 3, 1932 in Oakdale, LA to James Addison and Dovie Ballard Wiggins. He graduated from Oakdale High School & McNeese State University.
His hobbies included, stealing watermelons as a kid, sleeping in church as an adult, burning the...
Anetha "Corky" Craft
Feb 2, 2021
Anetha Jane Snider Craft, 76, of Ragley, LA, died at 6:26 PM on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Craft was born February 24, 1944 in Lake Charles, LA and was a 1963 graduate of LaGrange High School. She received her Master’s degree in Nursing from Texas Woman’s University in Houston, TX. Mrs. Craft enjoyed her fifty-year...
Rock Palermo
Feb 2, 2021
Joseph “Rock” Palermo, III, 55, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021.
Rock is survived by his wife of 27 years, Kim; three children, Rachel Palermo, Ryan Palermo (Madison), and Sarah Palermo; mother, Jackie Palermo; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Jenny and Reggie Keogh; brother, Lance Palermo (Tonia); sisters, Ashley Palermo (Nick Goodling) and Alisha Palermo; brother-in-law, Scott Seeliger (Sheila); sister-in-law, Keri...
Georgie B. Duhon
Feb 2, 2021
Georgie Ann Bourque Duhon, 92, of Lake Charles passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 in her residence with her children by her side.
Mrs. Duhon was born on June 25, 1928 in Scott, LA to Ulysses and Elita Prejean Bourque. She attended SLI, now ULL in Lafayette, LA. Earlier in life, she was an avid golfer. Georgie also enjoyed...
Billy Ray Richard
Feb 2, 2021
Billy Ray Richard, 67 of Lake Charles, LA was called Home on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 2pm.
He was born January 18, 1954 in Creole, LA to Dudley and Lois Richard. A lifelong resident of Southwest Louisiana, he enjoyed the fruits that Cameron Parish provided; he enjoyed working cows, duck hunting, and trapping.
On May 28, 1988 he and...
