Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Don Clements
Feb 2, 2021
Richard Don Clements, 55, a well-respected financial planner and talented musician, died on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 in an aviation accident.
At the time of his death, Don was a partner in the Global Asset Management Group (Raymond James) in Lake Charles, LA. Don, a Certified Financial Planner CFP® professional, had been active in investing and financial planning since 2002. ...
Wilma Marie Authement Sullivan
Feb 2, 2021
Wilma Marie Authement Sullivan, 90, of Lake Charles passed away at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 in her residence with her children, Tony and Lisa, by her side.
Mrs. Sullivan was born on January 28, 1931 in Houma, was raised in Cameron, and moved to Lake Charles in the late 1940’s. She was a member of Grand Lake...
Ruth Marie D'Ziggel Standley
Feb 2, 2021
Ruth Marie D’Ziggel Standley, 78, of Lake Charles passed away at 4:30 AM on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, in a local hospital.
Mrs. Standley was born on December 9, 1942, in St. Paul, Minnesota, and was raised in Deer Park, Texas, where she graduated from Deer Park High School. She and her husband lived in Sealy, Texas, for 26 years...
Dorothy Bernard
Feb 1, 2021
A resident of Lake Charles LA, Dorothy Dorion Bernard made her transition into eternal rest at 1:23 on the morning of February 1st, 2021. She was born to the union of Alfred Dorion, Sr. and Vercy Broussard Dorion on August 6th, 1933.
Dorothy lived in the Mossville Community for many years. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, sister,...
David Glen Prater
Feb 1, 2021
David Glen Prater, 66, of Lake Charles Louisiana passed away at 1:55 pm in Harbor Hospice of Lake Charles on February 1, 2021.
David was honorably discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps in 1973. He settled in Westlake in 1991 but worked in 38 states throughout the country over the course of his life, as a truck driver, offshore rigger,...
Myrna Davidson Donnelly
Jan 31, 2021
Myrna Davidson Donnelly (Mrs. Joseph T. Donnelly) born April 18, 1937 in Shreveport. Moved to Maplewood in 1943, once Cities Service finished construction. Graduate of Sulphur High School and attended Northwestern State College and McNeese. Retired after 34 years from Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office. Member of Delta Zeta Sorority, member of the Mayor’s Commission for Women and Charter Member of...
Nancy Lynn Brownlee
Jan 31, 2021
Nancy Lynn Brownlee, 56 of Dequincy, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021. She was born on September 11, 1964 in Marrrero, LA.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Candice L. Cantrelle and Lawrence S. Dugas; her father, Henry F. Brownlee; her sister, Bonnie B. Martiny and husband Bill; and her grandchildren, Jai Veazey, Wesley Veazey and Emily...
Daisetta Sweezy Carr
Jan 31, 2021
Daisetta left this world behind to be with her Savior on January 31, 2021, at the age of 94.
She was born November 13, 1926 in Daisetta, Tx. to Robert and Esther Sweezy. Daisetta lived in Baytown, Tx. and Crowley, La. during her youth, and later moved to southwest Louisiana where she met her husband of 51 years, Chester M....
Betty Jean Doescher
Jan 31, 2021
Betty Jean Doescher, 81 of Lake Charles was called Home on Sunday, January 31, 2021.
She was born May 8, 1939 in Lake Charles, LA to Clifford and Eleanor Trouard and was a long time resident of Southwest Louisiana. She attended Marion High School Class of 1957.
She was a loving mother and wife to her family; she worked...
James Kenneth Kleven
Jan 31, 2021
James Kenneth Kleven 67, of Westlake , LA was called to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 31, 2021.
James was one of four children born to Kenneth Robert and Verma Jean Kleven, he was born in Lake Charles, LA on December 13, 1953.
He attended Welsh High School where he enjoyed playing basketball until graduation in...
Laura Mae Hall
Jan 31, 2021
Laura Mae Hall, 90, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 31, 2021.
She was born on June 7, 1930 in Bel, LA to Roy and Ella Donahoo.
She worked for many years as a receptionist and dental assistant for Dr. Hugh Robinson and later for Dr. Ted Bercier before retiring in 2010. She will be remembered as...
Dr. Arthur Marshall Halbrook
Jan 30, 2021
~ I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. ~ 2 Timothy 4:7
Arthur Marshall Halbrook, 72, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully at 5:22 AM on Saturday, January 30, 2021 in his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Dr. Halbrook, Ph.D. was born February 20, 1948 in Monroe, LA, and...
Edward Earl Hebert
Jan 29, 2021
Edward Earl Hebert, 69, of Sulphur, LA, died at 9:40 AM on Friday, January 29, 2021 in a local hospital.
Mr. Hebert was born November 15, 1951 in Lake Charles, LA and was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a 1970 graduate of LaGrange High School and attended McNeese State University. During his younger years, Mr. Hebert worked...
Louis Roy, Jr.
Jan 28, 2021
Louis Roy Jr., 76 of Lake Charles, LA was called to be with his Lord & Savior on Thursday, January 28, 2021.
He was born in Lake Charles, LA on August 10, 1944 to Louis Sr. and Alma Marie Roy and was a life long resident to Southwest Louisiana.
“ Roy” as he was known to all, worked at Weingarten’s...
Rachel Marie Stanford
Jan 28, 2021
Rachel Marie Stanford, 83, passed away peacefully in the home of her daughter in Lake Charles on Thursday, January 28, 2021. She was born on March 23rd, 1937. She made her home in Westlake, LA for many years, but lived in the Houston area for the last 28 years.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Katie...
Samuel Dewayne Guillory, Sr.
Jan 28, 2021
Samuel Dewayne Guillory Sr., 61 of Lake Charles, LA was called Home Thursday, January 28, 2021.
He was born June 22, 1959 in Kinder, LA to Roger and Elda Ferriss and was a lifelong resident of Southwest Louisiana.
He was a loving husband and father to his children and grandchildren. He was employed for thirty-six years in the tire industry,...
Charles Danny Devillier, Sr.
Jan 27, 2021
Charles Danny DeVillier, Sr., 76, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in a local hospital.
Mr. DeVillier was born June 16, 1944 in Ville Platte, LA and lived in New Iberia before moving to Lake Charles fifty years ago. He was a graduate of Ville Platte High School and Barber College. He worked...
Geraldine L. Cole
Jan 27, 2021
Geraldine L Cole, 78, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in a local care facility.
Ms. Cole was born on February 22, 1942 in Sulphur, LA. She loved to read and spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and enjoyed traveling with family. She worked at Sears for 28 years and taught Sunday School for 15 years at...
Michael Paul "Mike" Bride, Jd
Jan 27, 2021
March 15, 1945 - January 27, 2
Michael Paul Bride, JD, 75, died of respiratory complications in St. Tammany Hospital on January 27, 2021.
Michael was one of many local nursing home residents evacuated from Lake Charles due to Hurricane Laura. Michael was the second of eight children born to Francis and Helen Connolly Bride. When he was a...
Karen Knowles
Jan 27, 2021
Karen Deloris Knowles, 67, of Welsh passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Mrs. Knowles was born on February 7, 1953 to Bennie and Lillie Smith in Nicholls, Ga. and raised in Brunswick, Ga.
Karen was a very dedicated Nurse Practitioner with a Master’s Degree. Mrs. Knowles was well educated and a hard worker who loved her profession. Karen brought...
