Local Obituaries

Mar 7, 2024

Sara was born on September 25, 1944, in Vicksburg, Mississippi to Rex and Ruby Green.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her beloved husband, James A. Bonsall.

Left to mourn are her sister and brother-in-law, Dona and Daniel Harris, and many close relatives and friends.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM, on Monday, March...

Mar 6, 2024

Patricia Marie DeRouen Bebee, 68, of Moss Bluff, passed away suddenly on Wednesday March 6, 2024 at her home.

Patricia was a native and lifelong resident of the Lake Charles area. She attended LaGrange Senior High School and was of the catholic faith. Before moving to Moss Bluff, she and her family were members of Our Lady Queen of Heaven...

Mar 5, 2024

Shirley Ann Landry Laughlin, 77, of Lake Charles, passed away on March 5, 2024. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Family was the most important thing to her. She will be missed by so many.

Shirley was born on December 30, 1946 to Dallas Paul Landry and Mildred Prudhomme Landry in Lake Charles....

Mar 5, 2024

Alice “Jane” Svenning, 86, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. She was born on October 2, 1937 in Memphis, Tennessee to Clarence and Inez Regan Fortenberry.

Jane spent most of her life abroad. She worked for King Faisal in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for eight and a half years as an Accountant. She married Stål Svenning of Oslo, Norway on...

Mar 4, 2024

Dr. Samuel Anthony Monticello, 87, passed away in Lake Charles, Louisiana on Monday, March 4, 2024. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was born on June 10, 1936, one of three children of Anthony and Stella DiCarlo Monticello.

Dr. Monticello graduated from Landry Memorial High School in 1954. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in Biology-Chemistry/Education from...

Mar 4, 2024

Karen Baty Cain passed away peacefully at home after a lengthy illness on Monday, March 4, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Karen was born December 1, 1950, to Burton Earl Baty, Sr. and Patricia Campbell Baty. She graduated from Sulphur High in 1969 and attended McNeese State University. Karen loved sewing, quilting, and her Saturday quilt shop day. She...

Mar 4, 2024

Cora Ann Adaway, 64, of Kinder, passed away on Monday March 4, 2024 at a Lake Charles Hospice Facility after an extended illness.

Cora was a native of Eustis, Florida and a longtime resident of Leesville. She recently moved to Kinder due to her health. She attended Cooper Baptist Church for many years and enjoyed going to the casino at...

Mar 4, 2024

Kevin Thomas Schlamp, MD was born on November 25, 1955, to Violet and Donald in Calgary, Ontario Canada.  He was able to live out his dream of being a doctor.

Dr. Schlamp graduated from medical school from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Canada.  He completed his Family Medicine residency at Plains Health Centre, Regina Saskatchewan as well as an...

Mar 2, 2024

Annette Dupre Touvell

Annette Dupre Touvell, 65, of Lake Charles passed away at 9:55 PM on Saturday, March 2, 2024 unexpectedly in her residence.

Mrs. Touvell was born on May 10, 1958 in Mobile, AL and moved to Lake Charles as an infant and lived here all of her life. She attended LaGrange High School. Mrs. Touvell was fortunate to...

Feb 28, 2024

Adrian Rubio Pascual, 23, nació en Retroceso, San Luis Potosí el 24 de Abril del 2000. Posterior que a temprana edad junto a su madre se trasladó al Estado de Hidalgo en el pueblo de Tenango Tepehuacán, curso su primera enseñanza en el Preescolar Cunememacushua, y posteriormente en la Primaria Redención Campesina, Concluyó el Telebachillerato.

En el año 2018 tuvo...

Feb 28, 2024

Richard Leonard Stout, 92, passed away on February 28, 2024, at a local care facility.  Richard was born on May 23, 1931, in Lake Charles, LA, to Leonard R. and Nellie LeBrun Stout.  He moved to the Sulphur Mines in 1937 and then to the town of Sulphur in 1942.  Richard graduated from Sulphur High School in 1948 and worked...

Feb 28, 2024

Alvin Francis Grabert, Jr, 90, of Lake Charles, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at a local care facility. A native of Port Sulphur, La., Al was born on April 24, 1933, to Alvin and Elsie Grabert.

Al was employed by PPG Industries from 1963 until his retirement in 2002 and held several positions throughout his tenure there. In 1970...

Feb 28, 2024

Lelia R. LeJeune, 97, passed away on February 27, 2024, in a local care center. She was born on November 24, 1926, in Eunice, Louisiana to Fabias and Edley Dupre.

She was part of the Garden Club of Lake Charles, Louisiana. She loved traveling along with the Cruising Cajuns and the Outlaws. Was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church...

Feb 26, 2024

Michael “Shane” Jenkins, 50, of Sulphur, passed away in his home on Monday, February 26, 2024. Shane enjoyed watching boxing, MMA, and dancing until dawn. He liked to listen to his favorite music as loud as possible. Shane was a fantastic darts and pool player. He could win almost any arm-wrestling competition and would challenge anyone willing to give it...

Feb 26, 2024

Gerald Wayne David

Gerald Wayne David, 83, of Sulphur passed away at 5:58 AM on Monday, February 26, 2024 in a local hospice facility.

Mr. David was born on September 7, 1940 in Lake Charles where he lived until moving to Sulphur in 1986.  He was a graduate of Iowa High School 1958 and furthered his education at McNeese State...

Feb 26, 2024

Feb 26, 2024

Yvonne Lancto, 79, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024 in a local hospital.

She was born on August 29, 1944 to Wilfred and Germaine Gouin in Somerville, Massachusetts and was a resident at the Grand Lake Elderly Housing for the past several years where she formed many meaningful friendships. Yvonne enjoyed making puzzles, showing off her artwork, playing bingo,...

Feb 26, 2024

David Aaron Brassieur

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Aaron Brassieur, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, who departed from this world on February 26, 2024. He was 47 years old.

A devoted father above all else, David cherished his role as a parent to his young children, Henry (9), Wallace (8),...

Feb 26, 2024

Robert “Bobby” James Couvillion, 56, of Lake Charles, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. A native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Bobby was born March 6, 1967, to Jim and Lois Couvillion.

Bobby was a 1985 graduate of LaGrange High School. After graduation, he accomplished a 30 plus year career in...

Feb 25, 2024

John Carlisle Pecorino, Sr., 86, passed away in a hospital in New Orleans, LA on Sunday, February 25, 2024. He was born on March 7, 1937, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Jack and Piercie Carlisle Pecorino and was a lifetime resident of Lake Charles.

John graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1955 and was a member of their state...