Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
James W. Norris
Feb 19, 2024
James W. Norris, 93, of Lake Charles, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024, at a local hospice facility. James was born in Baton Rouge on September 25, 1929, to James and Bessie Norris.
Upon graduation from high school he attended Louisiana State University majoring in chemical engineering. Upon receiving his degree he entered the United States Air Force as a...
Arthur Joseph Chonko
Feb 19, 2024
Arthur Joseph Chonko, 92, of Moss Bluff passed away February 19, 2024 at a local hospital with his sons by his side.
Art was born March 22,1931 to Joseph Chonko and Margaret Kovach Chonko and raised in Lorain, Ohio. After college, he joined the US Air Force and achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel as a flight navigator. While stationed...
Saniya Maria Fontenot
Feb 19, 2024
Saniya Maria Fontenot , infant daughter of Dontriz Fontenot and Laniesha Guillory, gained her angels wings on Monday, February 19, 2024.
Those left to mourn are parents, Dontriz Fontenot and Laniesha Guillory; brother, Salem; sister, Shyla; grandparents, Sjolander Walls (Christopher) and Artriz; aunt, Chasity, LaShonda, Amber, Dontaisia, Christin, Jessica, and Jasmin and uncle Joshua.
Those to welcome her into Heaven...
Wanda Ann Langley
Feb 18, 2024
Wanda Ann Langley, 81 years old, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Wanda was born on October 11, 1942, in Oberlin, Louisiana to John and Alice Chaumont.
She was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School in 1960, and then followed her education at Sowela Technical College with an LPN degree. She worked at Moss...
Diane Monceaux Mccardle
Feb 18, 2024
Diane Monceaux McCardle of Vinton passed on February 18, 2024. Born in Lake Arthur, Diane is a graduate of the Sulphur High School Class of 1962. She lived most of her adult life in Vinton, where her professional career was spent caring for people with special needs at the Calcasieu Multi-Handicapped Center and the Calcasieu Parish School Board. She enjoyed...
Donald Ray Statum
Feb 18, 2024
Donald Ray Statum, 74, passed away in a local hospital with his loving wife by his side on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Donald liked hunting and fishing, especially when he went with his family members. He liked tinkering on things and repairing different items for family and friends. Donald was a prankster and loved telling a good joke. He worked...
Judy Coe Mcinnis
Feb 18, 2024
Judy Coe McInnis, 83, of Big Lake passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024 in a local hospital.
Judy was born on February 12, 1941 in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School, class of 1959. She was involved in many organizations and activities such as head of the Majorettes, served on Homecoming Court, was elected a...
Jeanette Marie Broussard Benoit
Feb 17, 2024
Jeanette Marie Broussard Benoit, 76, of Jennings passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 in a Lafayette, LA hospital.
Mrs. Benoit was born on March 26, 1947 in Lake Charles and was a graduate of Grand Lake High School. She was an offshore cook and also cooked for Chardelle’s and later she was a caregiver for 24 years. Mrs. Benoit...
Patricia Ann Reynolds
Feb 16, 2024
Patricia Ann Reynolds, 76, passed away on February 16, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born on March 5, 1947, in Beaumont, Texas to John Eugene Lounsberry, Sr. and Peggy Morris Lounsberry. Growing up in a pastor’s home, Patricia was reared in an atmosphere of ministry. This prepared her for serving alongside her husband in various Baptist churches...
Melvin R. Elliott, Jr.
Feb 15, 2024
Melvin R. Elliott Jr., a leading Calcasieu Parish appraiser, passed away peacefully on February 15, leaving Lake Charles short one of its most colorful citizens, appreciated for his quick wit and generosity of spirit. The avid fisherman was proudest of teaching his four children good sportsmanship and a strong work ethic.
After years as an independent realtor and broker (1981),...
Mary D. Langley
Feb 15, 2024
Mary Adelle Langley, 78, of Lake Charles, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024, at a local hospice facility. Mary was born in Lacassine, LA. on December 27, 1945, to John and Rena Daigle and was a lifelong resident of the Southwest Louisiana area.
Mary’s life was simple but full. Her love for fishing and cooking was only surpassed by her...
Freddy Greene
Feb 15, 2024
Freddy Greene, 71, passed away peacefully at his residence with his son by his side on February 15, 2024.
He was born on August 15, 1952 in New Orleans, LA to Odis and Gladys Greene. He was a lifelong cowboy who loved farming, ranching, and rodeoing. He worked hauling livestock for many years. He enjoyed leatherworking, zydeco music, dancing, and...
Emily Ann Baglio
Feb 14, 2024
Emily Ann Kyeer Baglio, 72, of Lake Charles passed away Wednesday February 14, 2024 in a New Orleans Hospital following a brief illness.
Mrs. Baglio was born and raised in Fenton, LA and was a graduate of Fenton High School. Shortly thereafter she began modeling from time to time. She also began studying at Demmons School of Beauty and upon...
Clyda Earlene Guidry
Feb 14, 2024
Clyda Earlene Guidry, 93, passed away on February 14, 2024 in a local hospital. She was born on November 27, 1930 in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Eula and Jack Cooper. Clyda enjoyed her family, playing dominos with friends and traveling. Her favorite destination was Yellowstone National Park where she spent many summers volunteering.
Left to cherish her memory are her...
Arthur L. Greene
Feb 14, 2024
On February 14, 2024, Arthur L Greene passed away peacefully in Lake Charles, Louisiana at 8:58 am. He was 86 years old.
Arthur L Greene is survived by his children, Tannia Greene Chasson and Charles Chasson of Moss Bluff, LA, Randy Greene of Alexandria, LA and Fort Walton Beach, FL, Richard Scott Greene and wife Jennifer Greene of Moss Bluff,...
Ruth Doucet
Feb 14, 2024
“Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in. Forget them as soon as you can, tomorrow is a new day. You shall begin it well and serenely.”
Ruth Doucet, 79, passed away at home in Lake Charles, LA on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. She was born...
Ricky E. Burgess
Feb 14, 2024
Richard Earl Burgess passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, in Longville, Louisiana.
Ricky was born on December 31, 1963, in Lake Charles, LA to Buster and Wanda Burgess. Richard loved hunting, camping, riding ATV’s and shooting. He worked offshore for over 20 years before moving to the petrochemical industry where he currently worked at Lyondell Basell.
He enjoyed having...
Phillip Ray Richard
Feb 14, 2024
Phillip Ray Richard, 84, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. He was born on May 5, 1939, in Eunice, Louisiana, to Curtis and Clemmie Arnold Richard.
Ray went by the nickname “Brother” while his nieces and nephews called him “Uncle Bubba”. He got that name because he had a twin sister, and they went by Brother and Sister.
He...
Ella Bell Boyle
Feb 12, 2024
Ella Bell Boyle, 80, of Sulphur, passed away at a local care facility on Monday, February 12, 2024. Ella enjoyed fishing, throwing a cast net, and walking on the beach. She loved reading western romance novels in her spare time. Ella never met a stranger and loved to travel whenever she could. She was never afraid to speak her mind!
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Steven Wayne Guillory
Feb 12, 2024
Steven Wayne Guillory, a cherished member of the Lake Charles community, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 12, 2024, at a local hospital. He was 56 years old. Born on June 5, 1967, to Hubert and Sally Guillory, Steven was a true Cajun, deeply rooted in his hometown of Lake Charles.
Throughout his life, Steven exuded a passion for the...
