Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Leroy Joseph Gaspard
Nov 25, 2020
Leroy Joseph Gaspard, 94, of Lake Charles, passed away om Wednesday November 25, 2020 in Lake Charles.
Leroy was a native of Rayne and longtime resident of Lake Charles. He honorably and faithfully served our country in the United Stated Navy during World War II, where he was stationed on the USS Latimer. Leroy retired from a career as a...
Diane Richard Dugas
Nov 24, 2020
Diane Richard Dugas, 61, of Lake Charles passed away at 5:26 PM on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 in a New Orleans hospital.
Diane was born on February 23, 1959 in Lake Charles where she was a lifelong resident. She enjoyed working with babies and children at local daycares throughout her life. Diane was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church...
Joyce M. Courtney Liles
Nov 24, 2020
Joyce Marie Courtney-Liles, 92 of Westlake, LA was called home on Tuesday, November 24, 2020.
Joyce was born on January 25, 1928 in Lake Charles, LA to Blanche and James D. Courtney Sr.
She was employed with St. Patrick Hospital where she worked as a Registered Nurse, and also worked for Dr. Hunt & Pearson. She met and married the...
Gerald James Geheb
Nov 22, 2020
Gerald James Geheb, 80, of Lake Charles, passed away at 10:44 PM on Sunday, November 22, 2020 in a local hospital.
Mr. Geheb was born June 22, 1940. He was a graduate of Westlake High School and served his country in the U.S. Navy. Retiring almost twenty years ago from Northrop Grumman, he worked many years as a fabricator at...
Constance Lacasse Powell
Nov 22, 2020
Constance (Connie) LaCasse Powell passed away on November 22, 2020.
Connie was born on May 1, 1948 in Lake Charles, La. Connie was a loving daughter, sister, mother and grandmother.
Survivors include her son, Steven Trouille ( Nicole ) and daughter Kayla Taylor, granddaughters Isabella, Iliana and Sydney, her sister, Cindy Walker and her favorite brother in law...
Lg Leblanc
Nov 22, 2020
Lenus George LeBlanc, 87, of Lake Charles, passed away suddenly on November 22, 2020 at his residence.
L.G. (Len) was a native of Hathaway, where he began his education and graduated from Hathaway High School. He honorably and faithfully served our country in the United States Air Force achieving the final rank of Captain. He attained many personal educational milestones...
Sylvia Lafleur
Nov 21, 2020
Sylvia “Memaw” LaFleur, 86 of Sulphur, LA was welcomed into Heaven on Saturday, November 21, 2020.
Sylvia was born on September 8, 1934 in Sulphur, LA and was a lifelong resident of Southwest Louisiana.
Family was important to her. She loved spending time with them and teaching her children and grandchildren how to play Boo-Ray. Sunday’s were especially important to...
Alcie Offord Says
Nov 20, 2020
Alcie Offord Says, 82, of Moss Bluff, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at his son’s residence.
Mr. Says was born December 22, 1937 in Lake Charles, LA to Jordan Andrew Adam Says and Julia Demeritt Says. He was a graduate of Marion High School, where he played football and later earned a scholarship to play for Northwestern State. ...
Clifford L. "Cliff" Newman
Nov 20, 2020
Clifford Lee "Cliff" Newman, 78, of Lake Charles, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at 11:15pm surrounded by his family. He was born on October 11, 1942 in Sulphur, LA. He lived in Lake Charles where he practiced law for over 49 years.
Cliff graduated from LaGrange High School in 1960 and immediately enlisted in the United States...
Lonny Glenn Ogea
Nov 20, 2020
Lonny Glenn Ogea, 51, of Lake Charles, LA passed away in the early hours of Friday, November 20, 2020.
Lonny was born March 17, 1969 in Lake Charles, LA, where he was a lifelong resident. He was a 1987 graduate of Barbe High School, where he played football and his love for the sport began. He attended Sowela Technical School...
Darrell G. Cormier
Nov 20, 2020
Darrell Gene Cormier went to be with his Lord on Friday, November 20, 2020 following a lengthy battle with cancer.
Darrell was an avid gardener and trainer of his precious show dogs, with whom he won many championships, trophies and ribbons. He was also devoted to American Legion Baseball, who he supported with much of his time and effort.
He...
Jeffery Wayne Leger
Nov 18, 2020
Jeffery Wayne Leger, 23, of Lake Charles went to meet his Lord and Savior on November 18, 2020. A Celebration of his life will be held at the Roc Church in Sulphur, LA on November 25, 2020 at 12:00 PM. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM.
Jeffery was born on August 25, 1997 in Sulphur, LA. He graduated from Parkview...
Melinda Diane Graves
Nov 18, 2020
Melinda Diane Graves, 70, of Lake Charles passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 in a Pineville, LA nursing facility.
A graveside service will take place in Consolata Cemetery on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 3:00 PM under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Joann Joubert
Nov 18, 2020
JoAnn LeBleu Joubert, a native of Moss Bluff, LA, and a resident of Eagle Nest, NM, passed away on November 18 at her beloved mountain home after a six-year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by friends and family.
An avid skier, she liked to hike, garden, and be outdoors. She fiercely loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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Arlos Gene Bennett, Sr.
Nov 17, 2020
Memorial service for Arlos Gene Bennett Sr. will be held November 30, 2020 at 1 pm at Burr Ferry Pentecostal Church. Brother Roger Herrington and Brother Ricky Wead will be officiating.
Arlos Bennett Sr. was born January 28, 1956 in Beaumont, TX, and passed from this life on November 17, 2020 in Lake Charles, LA.
He is preceded in death...
Darrel "Bee" Ancelet
Nov 17, 2020
Darrel R. “Bee” Ancelet, 81, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 in a local hospital surrounded by his loved ones.
Bee was born to Elnora O’Quain Ancelet and Theo Ancelet, Sr. on December 20, 1938. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a carpenter for Cit-Con Refinery for over 18 years and later retired from...
Regina Ann Guillory
Nov 16, 2020
Regina Ann Ogea Guillory, 61, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 5:58 AM on Monday, November 16, 2020 in her residence.
Mrs. Guillory was born November 30, 1958 in Eunice, LA and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She attended Barbe High School and received her LPN degree from Sowela Technical School. She had a love for...
Richard Holl
Nov 16, 2020
On Monday, November 16, 2020, Richard B. Holl, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at the age of 66. Rick was born on November 23, 1953 in China Lake, California to Joe and Irene Holl.
On April 28, 1973 he married Nancy and they had one daughter, Sunnie. During his 40 year career he worked with Military Aircraft, notably...
Norman Zwak
Nov 16, 2020
Norman Jack Zwak, 86, passed away November 16, 2020 in a local hospital. A Oregon native, he has lived in Louisiana for over 20 years, many of those years in Vinton. He trained race horses and worked cattle. Friends describe Norman as "an old school gentleman, honest and dependable."
He is survived by four daughters, Barbara Anderson and husband,...
