Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Nancy Irene Constance
Apr 28, 2023
Nancy Trahan Constance, 74, of Jennings, Louisiana passed away on April 28, 2023 at a local hospital. Nancy was a cafeteria cook for Johnson Bayou High School and John Paul Crain Hunting camp, but her passion was homemaking where she flourished in cooking, sewing and gardening. She was a homemaker at heart and passed on her love for cooking, sewing...
Abigail Truitt
Apr 28, 2023
Abigail Truitt, 19, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023 in Washington State.
Abigail was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on October 2, 2003. She was a 2022 graduate of St. Louis Catholic High School graduating with honors, the seal of biliteracy and completed numerous dual enrollment classes to prepare for college. She danced for four years on the school...
Joe "Kenny" Kendall Powell, Jr.
Apr 28, 2023
Joe “Kenny” Kendall Powell, Jr., 47, passed away on April 28, 2023 in a local hospital.
Kenny was born on May 13, 1975 in Lake Charles, LA to Joe Kendall Powell, Sr. and Charlotte Lasyone Powell. He will be remembered as a loving husband and father. He held several offices in the Free and Accepted Masons and the Habibi...
James Dickie Lovelady
Apr 26, 2023
James D Lovelady, 78, of Sulphur, lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. He was a talented mechanic and worked on anything put before him. James loved to fish and spend time with his many friends. He was clearly loved and will be missed by all who knew him.
Those left to cherish James’ memory are his...
Marcus Paul Lacombe
Apr 26, 2023
Marcus Paul LaCombe, 51, of Lake Charles passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 in a New Orleans hospital after a brief illness.
Mr. LaCombe was born on December 19, 1971 in Lake Charles where he resided all of his life. He was a graduate of Iowa High School and furthered his education at McNeese State University receiving his degrees...
Trace Kadyn Chaisson
Apr 26, 2023
Trace Kadyn Chaisson, 20, of Sulphur passed away on April 26, 2023 at the Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, TX. Trace enjoyed boat riding and late-night drives. He was a fighter until the end and accomplished so much in his 20 years. Trace attended Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church and made a Teen Acts March of 2020. He also...
Jane Klumpp Trahan
Apr 24, 2023
Jane was welcomed into Heaven on Monday, April 24,2023, surrounded by her Family and friends. She was born and raised in Eunice, Louisiana. Her family moved to Lake Charles, where she became a Gatorette at LaGrange High School. She and her husband Billy resided in Lake Charles, where they shared a beautiful marriage of 67 years. She was a stay-at-home...
David Baham
Apr 23, 2023
David Alan Baham, 56, passed away on April 23, 2023. Born on September 11, 1966, in Sulphur, Louisiana to Donn and Debbie Baham, he grew up in Sulphur and graduated from Sulphur High School in 1984. David was an avid music lover, played several instruments, and was a local musician for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his dog,...
Tom "Wasp" Hobbs
Apr 22, 2023
Tom “Wasp” Shane Hobbs was born January 30, 1977, in Oklahoma City, OK. He was the youngest child and only son of Thomas Lee and Bonnie Marie Hobbs.
He grew up in the Tampa, Florida area, graduating from Plant City High School, class of 1994. He loved spending time with his family; growing up, he and his sister were inseparable....
Larry Alan Schmidt
Apr 22, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Alan Schmidt, a beloved father, brother, and friend who touched the lives of those around him with his warmth, kindness, and humor. Larry passed away peacefully on April 22, 2023, in a Lake Charles hospital, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on November 11, 1964, in West Monroe,...
Janie Marie Labbé Fontenot
Apr 22, 2023
It is with great sadness and immense sorrow that the family of Janie Marie Labbe’ Fontenot announces that she passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, in a local hospice facility at the age of 71.
Janie was born on November 10, 1951, to the late Joseph and Marjorie (Delahoussaye) Labbe’ in New Iberia, Louisiana. At the age of...
Alfred "Al" Joseph Landry, Jr.
Apr 21, 2023
Alfred Joseph “Al” Landry, Jr., 68, of Lake Charles, passed away on April 21, 2023 at a local hospital. Al was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles having been born to Alfred, Sr. and Wilhena “Billie” Landry on October 7, 1954.
Al just loved to be outdoors in general. He loved fishing and going to the movies...
Leroy Arthur
Apr 21, 2023
Clinton Leroy Arthur, 86, of Vinton, passed away peacefully at a Sulphur care facility on Friday April 21, 2023.
Leroy was a native of Sabine Parish and a longtime resident of Vinton. After graduating high school, he went to west Texas to find work. While working in Big Springs, Texas he caught the eye of Zollie “Doodle” Rawlins, who was...
Jane Aycock Daigre
Apr 20, 2023
Janet Leigh “Jane” Aycock Daigre, 74, of Lake Charles passed away, Thursday, April 20, 2023 in the comfort of her home following a brief illness.
Jane was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School and McNeese State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. She worked twenty years...
Tyler James Dilyard
Apr 20, 2023
Tyler James Dilyard was the second son born March 11, 1994 to Jeff James Dilyard. He and his twin brother Trent were born in Aliso Viejo, California.
Nicknamed the “Gruesome Twosome”, they were more than siblings, they were best friends, and basketball teammates. They grew up in Phoenix, AZ until moving to Lake Charles to be closer to family....
Byron Wayne Cloyd
Apr 20, 2023
Byron “Wayne” Cloyd 87 passed away Thursday April 20th at West Cal-Cam Hospital.
Wayne was born August 6th, 1935, in West Monroe, but was a lifelong resident of Sulphur Louisiana. In 1953, he married Alice Gaar. Wayne retired from Gulf States Utilities in 1994. He enjoyed driving and traveling with his wife of almost 70 years. He was also an...
Arthur Lee Thornton
Apr 19, 2023
Arthur Lee Thornton, 92, of Lake Charles passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 in his residence.
Mr. Thornton was born on January 12, 1931 in Walker, LA and was raised in the Baton Rouge/Denham Springs/Walker area. He served his country in the US Navy before beginning his career with Western Electric, later named AT&T. Mr. Thornton earned his way...
Leon Joseph Dautriel
Apr 19, 2023
Leon Joseph Dautriel, Sr. of Westlake, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in his residence.
Leon was born in Sulphur, on January 5, 1941. He was a graduate of USMC, after graduation he served as a chef in the Marine Corp. He was a member of Saint John Bosco Church and Knights of Columbus. Leon was a plumber and...
Pamela Ann Leblanc
Apr 19, 2023
Pamela LeBlanc was born July 8, 1963 in Lake Charles, La, the second of four children born to Elvina and Hilary Daigle.
Pamela treasured the simple things in life; devotion to faith, appreciation of family, and the enjoyment of life. Southwest Louisiana has always been her home, a tomboy by nature she was always found outside playing with her...
J. Howard Trotter
Apr 18, 2023
James Howard Trotter, Jr., a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away at the age of 76 on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Born on June 25, 1946, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Howard was the cherished son of James H., Sr. and Virginia Trotter.
A proud Lake Charles native, Howard attended Lake Charles High School and continued his education at McNeese...
