Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Emmersen And Everleigh Waibel
Aug 6, 2023
Emmersen Lee and Everleigh Haven Waibel
Emmersen and Everleigh Waibel were born on August 6, 2023, in Lake Charles, LA.
A graveside service will be held at Consolata Cemetery on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 9:30AM officiated by Rev. Alexx Hebert.
Emmersen Lee and Everleigh Haven were not only twin sisters; they were a dream come true, precious miracles, and...
Belton Joseph Thibodeaux, Sr.
Aug 6, 2023
Belton Joseph Thibodeaux, Sr. passed away peacefully on August 6, 2023, at The Verandah Assisted Living Center in Lake Charles, LA. Born on October 24, 1928, in Rayne, Louisiana, he was the son of Bilezaire Thibodeaux and Estelle Holloway Thibodeaux. Belton was predeceased by his loving wife, Tressie Richard Thibodeaux, as well as his parents, eight brothers and five sisters.
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Delores Rogers Day
Aug 5, 2023
Delores Rogers Day, 79, of Lake Charles passed away at 11:07 PM on Saturday, August 5, 2023 in a local hospice facility.
Mrs. Day was born on January 4, 1944 in Manchester, LA and lived most of her life in the Lake Charles/Sulphur area. She was the owner and operator of The Shag Beauty Shop in Sulphur for many years. ...
James "Jimmy" Boyer
Aug 5, 2023
James Gambrell Boyer, 94, of Lake Charles entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 5, 2023.
Jimmy was born December 22, 1928 at Fort Benning, Georgia to Louise Gambrell and Captain Emile James Boyer. After graduating from Lake Charles High School in 1945, he received his B.A. degree (1950) from Louisiana State University where he was a member of Lambda...
Barbara Ann Landry
Aug 3, 2023
Barbara Ann Badon Landry, 87, entered into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 3, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born on July 1, 1936 in Orange, Texas to Alpha and Agnes Romero Badon.
They later moved to Johnson Bayou, LA where she was raised with her ten siblings. At a very young...
Lisa Booth Henry
Aug 3, 2023
Surrounded by loved ones, Lisa Laray Booth Henry was lifted into heaven on Thursday, August 3, 2023. A devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, godmother, aunt and friend to many, Lisa drew her last breath as sacred and celebrated as her first.Born on June 26, 1965, in Metairie, LA, Lisa grew up in Welsh, LA. She was a 1983 graduate...
Melinda Smith Helton
Aug 2, 2023
Melinda Jean Smith passed from this life on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at her home in Moss Bluff, LA.
Melinda was born on August, 16, 1965 in Slidell, LA. She was the fourth child of William Delous Smith and Nelda Seal Smith. She was a graduate of Salmen High School, class of 1983, and continued her education at McNeese...
Dr. Michael Leo Kudla
Aug 2, 2023
Dr. Michael Leo Kudla, 76, passed away on August 2, 2023. He was born in Austin, Texas on June 24, 1947 to Elizabeth “Betty” and Norman Kudla. Michael lived throughout Southern Louisiana as a child and graduated from Buras High School where he had fond memories of playing football and being on the debate team. He attended Michigan State University...
Hilda Vivian Webb
Aug 2, 2023
Hilda Vivian Coleman Webb, 80, of Houston, TX passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Houston Methodist Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Mrs. Webb was born in Westlake, LA and lived her younger years in the Lake area. She resided the past fifty-three years in Houston, TX. She enjoyed working as a School Bus Driver for the Houston Independent School...
Brett Layne Bares
Aug 1, 2023
Brett Layne Bares, 68, of Carlyss, passed away on August 1, 2023. Brett was raised in Carlyss and was a graduate of Sulphur High School. He was known by many as the “cable guy” for his 47 years of service at Cameron Communications. He was an avid fisherman who loved everyone he met. Brett had a true gift for hospitality...
Leitha Belle Fisher
Aug 1, 2023
Leitha Belle Fisher, died peacefully at 2:11 AM on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 in a Dequincy care center after a lengthy illness.
She was born in Crowley, Louisiana, on February 20, 1942, and moved as a young child with her family to DeQuincy, Maplewood and then Lake Charles. She graduated from LaGrange High School, where she was known for...
Norma Jean Glendenning
Jul 31, 2023
Norma Jean Glendenning, 87, passed away on July 31, 2023. She was born on September 17, 1935 in Litchfield, Nebraska to Henry and Rena (Cornford) Eichelberger, the youngest of five children.
At the age of 3, she moved to near Sabetha, Kansas and attended country grade schools through the eighth grade. She completed her high school education through American Schools...
Jacklyn Renee Russell
Jul 31, 2023
Jacklyn Renee Guillory was born December 17, 1992 in Lake Charles, LA.
In the words of Janice Trachtman “Everything is within your power, and your power is within you.
Her small stature was no indication of the abundance of strength, tenacity, and love she possessed. In the thirty years she lived on this Earth, she overcame numerous obstacles;...
Jarvis Devere Williamson
Jul 31, 2023
Jarvis DeVere Williamson, 71, of Lake Charles, LA., died Monday, July 31, 2023 at his residence. Jarvis was born on September 25, 1951 in DeRidder, LA. to J.B. and Betty Williamson. He spent his childhood years in DeRidder and moved to Lake Charles when he was a teenager.
He served his country as a member of the National Guard. ...
Zachariah Grant Donahue
Jul 30, 2023
Our beautiful Zach, you have leveled up in this game we call life. There are not enough words to describe the void we already feel, but knowing you are victorious with Jesus gives us peace beyond all understanding. The world measures strength by the physical, but your spirit was immeasurable. You are the strongest man we know. The way you...
Jimmy L. Gwatney Sr.
Jul 29, 2023
Chief Jimmy L. Gwatney, 85, of Lake Charles passed away at 10:35 PM on Saturday, July 29, 2023 in his residence.
Chief Gwatney was born in Bakersfield, California. He came to Lake Charles in 1943. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School and attended McNeese State University where he studied Criminology. Chief Gwatney served with the United States Army...
Frances Marie Bertrand
Jul 29, 2023
Frances Marie Bertrand, 94, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. A native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Frances was born on April 21, 1929 to Harry and Minnie Hinton and spent her career as a hairdresser.
She was preceded in death by her husband; Warner Bertrand,...
Jean Goforth Braswell
Jul 28, 2023
Jean Elizabeth Goforth Braswell, 98, of Richmond, Texas, formerly of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on Friday July 28, 2023.
Jean was a native and longtime resident of the Lake Charles area. She graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1942 and retired as a secretary from the McGraw-Hill company. Jean enjoyed bowling and was a member of the “200”...
Marshall Wayne Nolen, Sr.
Jul 28, 2023
Marshall Wayne Nolen, Sr. 75, of Lake Charles, passed away July 28, 2023 at his residence. A native of Elizabeth, LA., Marshall was born on March 19, 1948 to Marshall and Lucinda Martin Nolen.
Marshall was a longtime resident of the Lake Charles area, he was an avid hunter, loved fishing and was always happy when he was riding his...
Benny Ray Stracener
Jul 28, 2023
Benny Ray Stracener was the youngest of five children born to Beaver Ray and Dorothy Fay Shirley Stracener. He was born in DeRidder, LA on March 6, 1962, and passed away July 28, 2023.He was a country boy at heart, growing up in the woods of Dry Creek, he loved to hunt and fish. He lived life by his own...
