Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
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,...
Gertrude Corbello
Nov 16, 2020
Gertrude T. Corbello, 91 of Lake Charles, LA was welcomed into Heaven Monday, November 16, 2020 by her husband Paul E. Corbello and her parents Leo and Julia Ewing.
Gertrude was born on June 28, 1929 in Lake Charles, LA and attended St. Charles Catholic Academy. She was a proud mother to her two daughters; she worked at Volpes, Mullers...
Burchman Shuff
Nov 15, 2020
Burchman Shuff, 77, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Sunday, November 15, 2020 in a local care facility.
Mr. Shuff was born February 9, 1943 and raised in Soileau, LA. He was a graduate of Oberlin High School and served his country in the U.S. Army, where he was a paratrooper. Mr. Shuff worked as a mechanic at Radford Buick,...
Floyd M. "Buddy" Ellis
Nov 14, 2020
Floyd M. “Buddy” Ellis, 92, passed away at his home in Westlake, Louisiana on November 14, 2020, surrounded by his family.
Floyd was born in Rankin, Texas on December 5, 1927 to Marion and Floyd M. Ellis. He grew up in Wink, Texas and played football for the Wink Wildcats. After graduation he joined the U. S. Army and...
David Franklin Tilbury
Nov 13, 2020
David Franklin Tilbury, 87, of Lake Charles passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 in a Mandeville, LA care facility.
Mr. Tilbury was born on October 27, 1933 in Trinidad, British West Indies. He moved to Lake Charles at a young age and resided here for all his life. Mr. Tilbury graduated from LaGrange High School in 1954 and furthered...
Joseph "Joe" Soirez
Nov 13, 2020
Joseph R “Joe” Soirez, 87, of Hackberry, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 in his residence. He was a native of Abbeville, LA. Joe was a retired electrician. After retiring, he became a commercial fisherman.
Joe is survived by his wife, Sadie Benoit Soirez; three daughters, Lois Soirez, Kattie Toups and husband, Terry of Hackberry and Donna “Sissy”...
Howard James Krock
Nov 12, 2020
Howard James Krock, 62, of Iowa, LA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 12, 2020 in a hospital in Lafayette, LA.
Howard was born May 4, 1958 in Okinawa, Japan. He grew up in Cary, IL where he was a 1978 graduate of Cary Grove High School. Howard moved from the Midwest, living in Pennsylvania for a several years before...
John "J.M." Thom, Jr.
Nov 12, 2020
John Maurice Thom, Jr. (J.M.), 85, of Lake Charles, LA passed into eternal life on Thursday, November 12, 2020 surrounded by his family.J.M. was born to John Thom Sr. and wife, Jeanette, on October 21, 1935. He was a 1953 graduate of LaGrange High School. He attended McNeese State University and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education in 1959....
Luann Lynn Wallace
Nov 12, 2020
Luann Lynn Wallace, 60, of Lake Charles passed away, Thursday, November 12, 2020 in a local hospital.
Ms. Wallace was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She attended Barbe High School where she ran track. She began her career as a Casino dealer with Harrah’s Casino in the mid 90’s and has worked many tables dealing various games. Luann was...
Donna Sue Eskind
Nov 12, 2020
Donna Sue Eskind, 64, of Lake Charles passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 in a New Orleans hospital.
Donna was born on April 2, 1956 in Lake Charles where she was a lifelong resident and attended Barbe High School. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Donna spent a lot of her time volunteering...
Velma Rogers
Nov 11, 2020
Velma Theresa Rogers, 93, of Sulphur was called to her reward in Heaven Thursday, November 11, 2020. Velma was of Pentecostal faith and read her Bible daily. She loved her Lord and Savior and wanted to help others find their way to God. Velma often witness to others and would remind them to “Make Heaven your home.” Velma was loved...
Terry Bankens
Nov 10, 2020
John Terrall “Terry” Bankens departed this life on November 10, 2020 to spend eternity with his Savior. He was known for his warm smile, fun-loving nature, generous heart, strong faith, and family devotion. Terry was an encourager who helped others believe in themselves and left a legacy of authentic love.
He was born on October 15, 1954 in Lake Charles,...
Phyllis Eloise Hatsfelt Sutton
Nov 10, 2020
Phyllis Eloise Hatsfelt Sutton, 86, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 8:45 PM on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 in her daughter’s residence.
Mrs. Sutton was born March 2, 1934 in Oakdale, LA, where she was a 1952 graduate of Oakdale High School. She was a faithful member of Trinity Baptist Church for over sixty years, where she was active with...
James Winford Pellerin
Nov 10, 2020
James Winford Pellerin, Sr., 84, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 in Baton Rouge, La. He was born on October 31, 1936 in Lake Charles, La to Adam and Leodie Pellerin.
He was a long-time resident of Lake Charles where he was known as “Pel” from Pel’s Seed Store which he owned and operated many years. He was an...
Thelma Lorraine Cole Richard
Nov 9, 2020
Thelma Lorraine Cole Richard, a life-long resident of Lake Charles, got her wings and joined the angels on November 9, 2020, at the age of 83. Just last year, Thelma’s husband of nearly 63 years, Ronald “Casey” Richard, and her mother, Vernice Cole, crossed over Jordan. She is doubtlessly reunited with them and others she loved who have already made...
Mike Richard, Sr.
Nov 8, 2020
Michael “Mike” Richard, Sr., 67, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 2:30 AM in Covington, LA.
His cremation was entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home. A private committal service will be held at a later date at Consolata Cemetery.
James John Duhon
Nov 8, 2020
James John Duhon “Pop”
James John Duhon “Pop”, of Sulphur, LA passed away on November 8, 2020.
Pop was born on August 9, 1939 in Sulphur, LA to Joseph and Eve Duhon. He was a devoted Christian and was of the Baptist Faith. Pop worked 20 years in the Oil Field Industry and 15 years in the Construction Industry and...
Francis Sypher Joseph
Nov 6, 2020
Sister Francis Sypher-Joseph was born on April 6, 1936 in Ville Platte, Louisiana to the later Clem and Selina Alfred-Arvie. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Nineth Baptist Church in Ville Platte.
She met and married Linton Adams Sr. (deceased). To this union one son was born, Linton “Ricky” Adams Jr. She was also married...
Lance Doxey
Nov 6, 2020
Waldon Lance Doxey, 57, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away peacefully at 8:40 AM on Friday, November 6, 2020 at a relative’s home.
Born July 2, 1963 in Cameron, LA, Lance was a 1981 graduate of South Cameron High School and attended McNeese State University. He worked as the manager of Taylor Home Health and Rotech, where he retired in...
Earline Joyce Stogsdill
Nov 6, 2020
Earline Joyce Stogsdill, 88, was called to her Heavenly home on Friday, November 6, 2020, while in a local care center.
Born to Earl Joseph and Evelyn Marie Suarez Bertrand in Lake Charles, Mrs. Stogsdill was a 1950 graduate of LaGrange High School and attended McNeese State University. She was a nursing assistant at Cal Cam Hospital in Sulphur for...
