Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Barbara Ann Bennett
Apr 5, 2020
Barbara Ann Bennett, 77, of Sulphur, LA passed away on April 5, 2020.
Mrs. Barbara enjoyed crocheting, painting, and camping.
She is survived by her three children, Karyn Bennett, Jeff Bennett, and Steve Bennett; eight grandchildren; and one sister, Arlene White.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Cremation has been entrusted to Johnson and Robison Funeral Home.
Milton L O'Quinn, Sr.
Apr 5, 2020
Milton L. O’Quinn Sr., 92, of Sulphur, LA born March 25, 1928 was called home on Sunday April 5, 2020 at Iberia medical center. His favorite pass time was watching wrestling on TV and spending time with his close friend Elizabeth Vessey. Milton proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and worked as a cook assistant in the galley...
Mark Montie
Apr 4, 2020
Mark Montie, 63, passed away on April 4, 2020 peacefully at home surrounded by family! He was born and raised in Creole, La. He was a great athlete and played football and is a 1975 graduate of South Cameron High School.
He was a great Christian man who loved teaching and showing the love of Christ...
Shirley Lebouef
Apr 4, 2020
Shirley LeBouef, 82, of Sulphur, LA passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 in her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Shirley was born on June 4, 1937 in Rayne, LA to Henry and Mary Myers. Mrs. LeBouef enjoyed dancing, playing cards, and playing bingo. She loved being around family and friends and was sweet to all who knew her.
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Geraldine Self
Apr 4, 2020
Geraldine Evans Self was born in Sulphur, LA, on October 8, 1929 to Robley Merlin Evans and Pearl Daily Evans. She made it home on April 4, 2020. She trusted Jesus as her Savior at an early age and was a true Christ follower. Her life was a beautiful picture of love and service to her Lord and family, and...
Nellie M. Perrodin
Apr 3, 2020
Nellie M. Perrodin, 87, of Hackberry, LA passed away Friday, April 03, 2020 in a local care facility.
Nellie was born on September 10, 1932 to Columbus J. Little and Alice Guillot. Mrs. Perrodin enjoyed sewing, being around family and friends, and was a member of First Pentecostal Church of Sulphur.
Survivors include five children, Lynne Delon, James Cornay, Terry...
Elaine Marcantel Rion
Apr 3, 2020
Elaine “Doonie” Marcantel Rion, 88, of Lake Charles passed away at 11:15 PM on Friday, April 3, 2020 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Rion was born on October 30, 1931 in Kinder and attended Kinder High School. She moved to Lake Charles in 1947. She was a member of the Apostolic Temple Pentecostal Church. Mrs. Rion had a love for...
Joseph Thompson
Apr 2, 2020
Joseph Thompson, 60, of Lake Charles died Thursday, April 02, 2020 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Thompson is a native of New Orleans, LA where he lived most of his life. In 2001 he made Lake Charles his home. He enjoyed playing football when he was younger. He enjoyed life and lived it! Mr. Thompson was a man...
James Watson Bennett Lewis Iii
Apr 1, 2020
Major James Bennett Lewis III, (Ret.) US Air Force Reserve, 90, died peacefully in his sleep April 1, 2020, in assisted living in Lake Charles LA.
Born July 22, 1929, in Jackson MS, Ben graduated from Utica High School and Millsaps College, then earned mathematics master degrees from Louisiana State University and University of Alabama. He taught at McNeese State...
Amy Romero
Apr 1, 2020
Amy Lois Elmer Romero, 89, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 11:28 AM on Wednesday, April 1, 2020.
Mrs. Romero was born March 6, 1931 in Lake Charles, LA, where she was a lifelong resident. She worked many years for Thermal Insulation and Hackberry Rod and Gun Club. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church....
Leora Granger
Mar 31, 2020
Leora T. Granger, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her residence on Tuesday, March 31, 2020.
She was born on October 23, 1934 in Lake Charles, LA to John and Ina LaBove. She was a lifelong resident of Cameron Parish and served as Justice of the Peace for 16 years and also as notary for Cameron Parish....
Carol Leger
Mar 31, 2020
Carol Leger, 67, of Lake Charles passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at a local nursing home. Her arrangements were entrusted to Simple Traditions by Johnson Funeral Home.
John Carlos "Trey" Dubus Iii
Mar 31, 2020
John Carlos “Trey” Dubus, III, of Moss Bluff, LA, died at 2:50 AM on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 in a local hospital.
Trey was born March 24, 1965 in Monroe, LA. He was a 1983 graduate of St. Louis High School and attended McNeese State University and Sowela Technical School. Trey moved to California for a number of years before...
Michael Eugene O'Quinn
Mar 31, 2020
Michael Eugene O’Quinn, 75, of Vinton, passed away in the comfort of his home on March 31, 2020. Mike worked as a pipefitter for over 50 years. He was an original board member of the West Calcasieu Parish Community Center Authority (West Cal Arena). He was active in the Lions Club and served as past president. Mike also served as...
Margie Helen Land Hansen
Mar 30, 2020
Margie Helen Land Hansen, 88, of Lake Charles passed away at 1:40 AM on Monday, March 30, 2020 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Hansen was born on July 29, 1931 in Hico, TX. The family moved to Lake Charles from Texas at an early age and she remained here for the rest of her life. She attended schools here...
Russell Paul Varnum
Mar 30, 2020
Russell Paul Varnum, 63, of Lake Charles passed away in his home March 30, 2020. He was born to Harvey "Bud" and JoAnn Varnum in Long Island, NY and grew up in Medford, NY.
After high school Russell enlisted in the United States Navy. Following his Navy career he moved to Houston, TX and then to Lake Charles, LA. He...
Joseph "David" Ledoux
Mar 30, 2020
Joseph “David” LeDoux, 44, of Sulphur passed away on March 30, 2020 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was an awesome mechanic, a “Valued” shade tree mechanic, who was of gentle spirit and a very easygoing loving person. David enjoyed fishing, boating and spending time in the outdoors with his children and family.
David is survived by...
Olin Montgomery "Trey" Lacy Iii
Mar 29, 2020
Olin Montgomery “Trey” Lacy, III, 55, of Lake Charles passed away at 4:00 PM on Sunday, March 29, 2020 in a local hospital.
Trey was born on November 6, 1964 in Shreveport. His father’s job took them to live many places including Morgan City, Venezuela, Lake Charles, Ohio, and finally settling in Longville where he was a graduate of South...
Rex Coffer
Mar 29, 2020
Rex Coffer, 74, passed away in a local hospital on Sunday, March 29, 2020.
He was born on August 30, 1945 in Lake Charles, LA to Rex and Katie Coffer.
He was a graduate of DeRidder High School. After finishing high school, Rex worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator.
He is survived by his brother, Donald Coffer...
Ryan Paul Stracener
Mar 28, 2020
Ryan Paul Stracener, 35, born on November 14, 1984 in Lake Charles, LA, passed away on March 28, 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother, Christine Stracener, his maternal grandparents, Eula Mae and Nelson Babineaux, and his paternal grandparents, Winnie Belle and William G. Stracener, Sr.
Those left to cherish his memory are, his loving wife, Ashley Allee...
