Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Sharon Ann Mancuso
Jun 29, 2024
Sharon Ann Businelle Mancuso, 56, of Sulphur, LA passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024 in the comfort of her home.
Sharon was born in Morgan City, LA, raised in Grand Lake and has lived many years in Sulphur. She was well known in Southwest Louisiana for her work of nearly thirty years as a Bail Bondsman and Bounty Hunter, primarily...
Carolyn Sue Madden Richard
Jun 27, 2024
Carolyn Sue Madden Richard 70years old, passed away on June 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 14,1953 to James and Archie Cobb Madden in Victorville, California on the Geroge Air Force Base.
Carolyn’s greatest joy in life was her family. Her memory will be cherished forever by her family, her students, and her friends....
Jean Lafitte "Buddy" Spiller, Jr.
Jun 25, 2024
Jean Lafitte “Buddy” Spiller, Jr., age 89, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on June 25, 2024. Born on January 17, 1935, in Lake Charles, he was the son of Jean and Caroline Spiller. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Mary Ellen Robert, and son-in-law Bernard McLaughlin.
Buddy graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1955 and...
Anita "Lauren" Landry
Jun 25, 2024
Anita Lauren Landry, 63, of Ragley, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Lauren was born in Lake Charles on April 24, 1961, to Frank and Geneva Jennings. She was a graduate of Barbe High School and a lifelong resident of Southwest Louisiana.
Lauren enjoyed spending her weekends camping and fishing...
Milton J. Verret
Jun 25, 2024
Milton Verret went to see our heavenly Father on June 25, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Verret.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 20 years, Eloise (Hobbie) Verret; children, Milton Verret (Jeannie), Robert Verret (Connie), John Verret (Monica), Tracie Verret Istre (Chris); stepchildren, Theresa Moyers, Pam Anderson (Randall), Dennis Higginbotham, Jimmy...
Everett Odell Dyer
Jun 25, 2024
Everett “Odell” Dyer, 91, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving and grateful family. He was born September 15, 1932, to Thelma Grace Smith and Webster R. Dyer.
After honorably serving in the Navy during the Korean war, Odell graduated from McNeese State University with his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. He began his career as an algebra...
Angela Lynn Comeaux Trahan
Jun 25, 2024
Angela Lynn Comeaux Trahan, 62, of Westlake passed away at 4:30 PM on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 in a Shreveport hospital.
Angela was born on April 29, 1962 in Jennings where she was raised until moving to Lake Charles in high school. She graduated from Barbe High School, where she distinguished herself as a proud clarinet player in the school...
Willard "David" Owen
Jun 24, 2024
Willard “David” Owen, 74, of Sulphur, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 24, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. David was born in Arkansas and left as a teen to move to Louisiana. He met the love of his life there and started a family. David made his career in the local industries as an industrial salesman and retired in...
Julie Smith
Jun 24, 2024
Julie Ann Dufrene Smith, 75, of Lake Charles passed away at 5:07 PM on Monday, June 24, 2024 in a local hospital.
Julie was born on November 20, 1948 in Monroe, LA and eventually moved to Lake Charles where at the age of 12, she met her childhood sweetheart, Gary Smith, who was later to become the love of her...
Victor "Vic" Gerald Allemand
Jun 24, 2024
Victor “Vic” Gerald Allemand, 54, of Sulphur, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday June 24, 2024. Vic enjoyed gardening, working in his yard, watching LSU football, and most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his grandkids. He was good-hearted and generous with his time and talents. Vic would do anything for anyone who needed help. He...
Betty Hanks Chauvin
Jun 24, 2024
Betty Hanks Chauvin ,89, passed away Monday June 24, 2024, surrounded by family. Betty was born April 30, 1935, to Ezora Mae Schexnider and Wavel J. Hanks.
Betty grew up in the Crowley area. She earned her nursing LPN from Gulf Area Vocational Tech and worked as a nurse LPN for over 10 years. She enjoyed playing card games, bingo,...
Donald Edward Roy
Jun 23, 2024
Donald Edward Roy, 86, of Lake Charles, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Donald was born in Eunice, LA. on December 14, 1937, to Louis Sr. and Alma Roy. He was a lifelong resident of Southwest Louisiana and enjoyed everything that Cajun life had to offer. He was proud to serve his country as a member of the...
Deola Guillory
Jun 23, 2024
Deola Marie Johnson Guillory, 92, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Lake Charles, LA. Born on January 19, 1932, in Basile, Louisiana, to Lawrence and Annie Johnson, Deola lived a life filled with love, faith, and dedication.
Growing up in Basile, Louisiana, Deola later married the love of her life, Wilfred Guillory. Together, they moved to Chloe, LA,...
Mary "Flame" Gembler
Jun 22, 2024
Mary “Flame” Gembler, 80, passed away in a local hospital on June 22, 2024.
She was born on October 7, 1943 in Dekalb, Mississippi to Zack and Junior Eakes.
She retired after working as Manager of Cash Magic in Vinton, LA. Earlier in her life she had worked for Ray Cotton and Rodney Burch as well. Exit four was her...
Rebecca "Becky" Lapoint
Jun 22, 2024
Received into the arms of Jesus surrounded by her loved ones on June 22, 2024, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer.
Rebecca “Becky” Gail LaPoint was born December 11, 1964, to parents Helen Doucet and A.B. Domingue. Becky was a devoted fan of the Dallas Cowboys. She loved to garden and tend to her flowers. She enjoyed watching...
