Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Ronald J. Suydam, Sr.
Dec 3, 2020
Ronald James Suydam, Sr., 71, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 7:30 AM on Thursday, December 3, 2020 in a local hospital.
Born August 21, 1949 in Lake Charles, LA, Mr. Suydam was a graduate of Landry Memorial High School. He resided in Jennings, LA for twenty-five years, before moving back to Lake Charles in 2016. Mr. Suydam retired from...
Theresa Lynn Day
Dec 3, 2020
Theresa Lynn Day, born February 9, 1961, left her temporary home to reside eternally pain free on December 3, 2020. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and graduated from LaGrange High. She went on to earn her secretarial degree from Clarke Community College.
Theresa’s true passion and life devotions were in the childcare field. She was the nursery...
William Darrell Cormier
Dec 2, 2020
William Cormier,48, of DeRidder passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 in his residence. He was born on August 21, 1971 in Los Angeles, CA to John and Phyllis Cormier.
William Darrell Cormier, aka “Will” was a true hometown hero, a devoted husband, father, friend and employee. He was loved by so many, if anyone every needed anything off the...
Ruth Ellen Girola
Dec 2, 2020
Ruth Ellen Soileau Girola 91, was called to her new home in Heaven on Dec. 2, 2020 surrounded by her family at her son’s home in Ragley, La. She was born on Aug. 24, 1929 in Eunice, La to Wilfred and Sadia Courville Soileau.
She was a graduate of Eunice High School. It was in Eunice, La where she met...
Stanley Ray Leleux
Dec 1, 2020
Stanley Ray LeLeux, 69, of Moss Bluff was reunited with the love of his life in eternity on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 in his residence.
Mr. LeLeux was born on December 6, 1950 in Welsh, LA where he was a graduate of Welsh High School in 1968 and lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was the manager...
Janet Gervais Stoma
Dec 1, 2020
Janet Gervais Stoma, 86, passed away December 1, 2020. Janet was born in Jennings, Louisiana and lived in Lake Charles for the past 64 years. She devoted her life to her family, friends, church, and community. She gave happily of her time, talent, and resources.
Janet was predeceased in death by her parents Lionel and Bea Gervais. She is survived...
David Joseph Cross
Nov 30, 2020
David Joseph Cross, 36, of Moss Bluff died Monday, November 30, 2020 at his residence.
David was born in Creole and was a graduate of South Cameron High School and traveled the world installing and repairing robotic arms for Staubli International.
He is survived by his mother, Denise Richard of Iowa, a son, Skyler Cross and a daughter, Scarlett Cross...
Thomas Mark "Tom" Brandow
Nov 30, 2020
Thomas Mark “Tom” Brandow, 61, of Sulphur passed away unexpectedly at 9:25 PM on Monday, November 30, 2020 in a local hospital.
Tom was born on December 22, 1958 in Bradford, PA. He was raised in Alexandria where he was a graduate of Alexandria Senior High School and played football and belonged to the school choir. He furthered his education...
Violet Savant Miller Ardoin
Nov 29, 2020
Violet Lorie Yvonne Savant Miller Ardoin, 82, of Westlake, LA, died on Sunday, November 29, 2020 in a Jonesboro nursing center.
Mrs. Ardoin was born May 24, 1938 in Fenton, LA and was a longtime resident of Westlake. She worked for the Calcasieu Parish School Board for twenty-five years, as the cafeteria worker for Westwood Elementary School and LaGrange Junior...
Johnny Guillory, Jr.
Nov 29, 2020
Johnny Guillory, Jr., 86, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 9:30 PM on Sunday, November 29, 2020 in a local care facility.
Mr. Guillory was born August 15, 1934 in Opelousas, LA, but lived most of his life in Lake Charles, LA. He worked as a laborer in the construction industry and was a longtime member of Immaculate Heart of...
Phyllis Ann Deslatte
Nov 29, 2020
Phyllis Ann Deslatte, 67 of Lake Charles, died on Sunday, November 29, 2020. She was born on October 3, 1953 to the late Phillip and Shirley Deslatte.
Phyllis was a big LSU and Saints fan. She loved to fish, cook, and spend time with her family and friends.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Aaron Delatte...
Charles Junius Benoit
Nov 29, 2020
Charles Junius Benoit, 91, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 8:35 AM on Sunday, November 29, 2020 in his residence.
Mr. Benoit was born September 24, 1929 in Morgan City, LA and was a life-long resident of the Lake Charles area. He graduated from Lake Charles High School, where he proudly represented the Wildcats and #23 on the football field. ...
Jimmy Wayne Curtis, Sr.
Nov 29, 2020
Jimmy Wayne Curtis Sr., 72 of Ragley, LA was called to his Heavenly home on November 29, 2020.
Jimmy was born in Boynton, OK, one of four children born to Clifford Marion and Barbara Curtis on June 28, 1948,
He worked as an engineer in the oil field until his retirement. If he was not found spending time with his...
Charles Cart
Nov 28, 2020
Charles Cart, 82, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 in a local hospital.
He was born on November 21, 1938 in Lake Charles, LA to Raoul and Addie Cart. He loved Jesus, his family, and McNeese Football. He was a dedicated member of Trinity Baptist Church and a teacher in Calcasieu Parish schools for 33 years.
Mr. Cart is survived...
Brent Lumpkin
Nov 28, 2020
William Brent Lumpkin, 71, was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, November 28, 2020, following a brief illness.
A life-long resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Brent was a 1968 graduate of his beloved Lake Charles High School and attended Louisiana State University. He received his real estate license in 1970 and was a licensed broker with Lumpkin Properties from...
Ronald Wayne Coleman
Nov 28, 2020
On Saturday November 28, 2020, after enjoying a great bowl of shrimp gumbo, and watching the LSU game, Ronnie passed away in the comfort of his home. The last few years he fought lung disease. He fought hard, and in his own way kept us all still laughing.
“Ronnie”, “Grandpa”, “Daddy”, will be missed. His wife of almost fifty...
John Aubrey Foreman Sr.
Nov 27, 2020
John Aubrey Foreman, Sr., 79, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 in Opelousas, LA.
Mr. Foreman was a 1959 graduate of LaGrange High School and retired from Vista Chemical. He enjoyed fishing, dancing to Cajun French music and was a member of the CFMA for many years. He was often the life of the party with a...
Barbara Ann Delhommer
Nov 25, 2020
Barbara Ann Jackson Delhommer, 77, of Moss Bluff passed away Wednesday November 25, 2020 at home with her loved ones.
Mrs. Delhommer was a lifelong resident of the Lake Charles area. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School. She was both creative and gifted with many talents. Having owned a local florist, University Flower Shop, she shared a love...
Bobby G. Weatherford
Nov 25, 2020
Bobby Gerald Weatherford, 86, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. He was born on June 12, 1934 in Kinder, LA. He lived in Lake Charles for over 60 years.
Bobby was a 1952 graduate of Kinder High School. After active duty in the United States Army, he attended and...
Billie Jackson Grindol
Nov 25, 2020
Billie Grindol, 93, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday November 25, 2020 with her loving and attentive husband at her side. Billie and Bud recently celebrated their 74th wedding anniversary.
Billie was a native of Shelby county, Texas and made her home in Lake Charles. She was employed for 37 years with Bell South,...
