Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Beverly Marie Mesh
Sep 15, 2024
Beverly Marie Mesh, 87, was born in New Orleans, LA to Wilbur and Vina Laumann. She passed away on September 15, 2024, surrounded by family at her daughter’s home in Gulfport, MS.
Although she was born in New Orleans, Beverly lived her entire life in Lake Charles, LA. She graduated from Saint Charles Academy then married Richard Mesh who graduated from...
Freida L. Waller
Sep 15, 2024
Freida L. Waller, 89, of Lake Charles, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024, at her residence with members of her loving family by her side. She was born on August 31, 1935, in Worms, Germany to Edward and Elizabeth Hempel. Freida met the love of her life, Charles E. Waller, and wed him in 1957 while he was stationed in...
Elizabeth Helen Styles
Sep 14, 2024
Elizabeth Helen Styles, 58, passed away on September 14, 2024 in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on June 13, 1966 in Waukegan, IL to Robert and Judy Aitkins.
A beloved mother, grandmother, artist, and friend. Liz was known by many names, but her favorites were Momma Liz and Gigi. She wore those titles like a badge of honor, given to...
Bernetta Anna Summers
Sep 14, 2024
Bernetta Anna Summers, 85, a resident of Sulphur, LA, passed from this life on September 14, 2024, while under hospice care. She was born on April 21, 1939 in Jennings, LA to Ben and Anna Clement Miller.
Bernetta was a loving mother, wife grandmother and great grandmother.
Those left to cherish her memory are, her husband of 65 years, Dreux Summers, Sr.;...
Ella Ruth Giaimis
Sep 14, 2024
Mrs. Ella Ruth Giaimis, 89, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, surrounded by loving family. She was born on May 19, 1935, in Eunice, LA to Esther Smith and Willis Thibodeaux.
Throughout her life, Ella and her husband embarked on various entrepreneurial ventures, including opening a gas station and wrecker service. Their entrepreneurial spirit also led them to establish the...
Donald Lee Ballance, Sr.
Sep 14, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Donald Lee Ballance, Sr. announces his passing on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the age of 78.
Donald L. Ballance, Sr., a man whose presence filled the lives of so many with love, laughter, and joy was born on January 7, 1946, in Port Arthur, Texas, to Basil L. Ballance and Lucille...
Virginia Armentor Brown
Sep 14, 2024
Virginia Armentor Brown, 88, of Lake Charles passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Brown was born on April 2, 1936 in Kinder and was raised and lived all of her life in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Lake Charles High School where she was a Kiltie. Mrs. Brown was a lifelong member...
Germaine Phillips Miller
Sep 13, 2024
Germaine Miller, age 91 years, died late in the afternoon of September 13, 2024, in the comfort of her home in Houston, with family and friends who loved her by her side.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie T. Phillips and Leta Fontenot Phillips, and by her beloved husband of 55 years, E. M. (Marty) Miller.
Germaine is survived...
Frances Helmer
Sep 13, 2024
Frances Elaine Helmer, 90, of Sulphur passed away on September 13th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Frances was born on June 30th, 1934, in Roberts Cove, Louisiana to Joseph and Emilia Murrell. She enjoyed many things in life and one of the most cherished was her family and spending time with her husband in the outdoors. Frances enjoyed cooking...
Jacqueline Phillips
Sep 12, 2024
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Jacqueline (Jackie) Lavergne Phillips of Jeffersonville, Georgia, who peacefully departed from this world on September 12, 2024, in Orlando, Florida. Born on December 26, 1951, in Lake Charles, LA, Jackie was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and a dear friend to many.
During her life, Jackie enriched the...
Joyce Coleman
Sep 12, 2024
Joyce Coleman passed away on September 12, 2024, in the comfort of her home. Cremation has been entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home of Sulphur.
Paul Nicholas Papania
Sep 12, 2024
Paul Nicholas Papania, 77, of Lake Charles passed away at 1:33 PM on Thursday, September 12, 2024 in his residence.
Born and raised in our community, Paul was a proud graduate of Landry high School, where he showcased his athletic talents by playing both baseball and basketball. After high school, he furthered his education at McNeese State University.
Paul’s first job was...
James "Doug" Douglas Richey
Sep 12, 2024
James “Doug” Richey ,76, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024, surrounded by a loving family. Doug was born August 9, 1948, to Bobbie Louise Taylor and James Wallace Richey.
James “Doug” graduated from Lagrange High School where he met Sherry. He graduated from McNeese University with a bachelor’s degree in environmental science. Doug proudly served in the Air Force for four...
George Daniel Baker
Sep 11, 2024
George Daniel Baker, 56, of Ragley passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 in his residence.
Mr. Baker was born on August 11, 1968 in Demopolis, AL where he attended Demopolis High School. He moved to Ragley in 2017 to work for Turner Industries as a rigger, a skill he perfected after more than 25 years of service.
He was deeply cherished...
Jacqueline Sue LaCombe
Sep 11, 2024
Jacqueline Sue LaCombe passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at the age of 72 in a local hospital after battling a lengthy illness. She was born on September 17, 1951 in Jennings, Louisiana to Charles and Violet Miller Desjardine.
Jacqueline graduated from Iowa High School, and has been an office manager and apartment manager in the past, but mostly she was...
James "J.P." Paul Potts
Sep 10, 2024
James "J.P." Potts, 62, of Lake Charles, passed away suddenly on Tuesday September 10, 2024 at a local hospital.
J.P. was a native and longtime resident of Clarksville, Tennessee. He moved his family to Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana thirty years ago to further his career as the manager of Rent-A Center. He also worked as a merchandising and marketing specialist...
Mike Spano
Sep 9, 2024
Mike Spano, 56, of Lake Charles passed away Monday, September 9th, 2024 in the comfort of his home.
Michael accepted Jesus into his heart, and loved sharing the love of Jesus with others. Without doubt the first thing he saw when he opened his eyes was the face of Jesus. We take comfort as believers that when our time on earth...
Frances Lyons
Sep 7, 2024
Frances Eloise Lyons,87, of Sulphur, LA passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Frances was born on November 14, 1936, in Lake Charles, LA to Oscar and Eloise Redding. She was raised in Big Woods, LA and enjoyed being around friends and family the most. Frances loved working on various things in her past time...
Nora Belle Romero
Sep 7, 2024
Nora Belle Romero, 90, passed away on September 7, 2024 in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on August 17, 1934 in Lake Charles, LA to Joe and Anna Romero.
She worked at Gulf National Bank in Lake Charles for many years. She was a loving and caring person. Her favorite pastime was spending quality time with her dogs, Sugar, Duke...
