Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Susan Miles Norris
Jun 2, 2023
Susan Norris, 67, passed away in Sulphur at her home surrounded by her loving family. Susan graduated from Sulphur High School in 1973 and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from McNeese State University. During her nursing career she worked at several local hospitals and retired in 2022 from Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital after 15 years of...
Billy Gene Ewing
Jun 2, 2023
Billy Gene Ewing, 73, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, June 02, 2023 in a local healthcare facility.
Mr. Ewing was born July 8, 1949 to Eddie John Ewing, Sr. and Rita Borel Ewing. A graduate of Sulphur High School, he was raised and educated in Sulphur and lived most of his life in Lake Charles. His passion was music...
Stacy Chapel Kirkland
Jun 2, 2023
Stacy Renee Chapel Kirkland, 39, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2023, in her home. She was born on September 21, 1983, in Lake Charles, LA to Donald and Jeanette Chapel.
Her main passion and joy was getting to spend time with her two children. She enjoyed reading, watching movies, being outdoors, and playing with her dog Deuce. Traveling...
Oneida Fay Barton
Jun 2, 2023
Oneida Fay Barton, 78, died on Friday June 2, 2023, with her beloved husband of 54 years by her side. She was born to Gertie Trahan Pevoto and O.E. Pevoto November 21, 1944, in Lake Charles but spent most of her life in Carlyss and Sulphur.She graduated from Sulphur High in 1962 and McNeese State University in 1965. In high...
Brandon Lewis Magnuson
Jun 2, 2023
Brandon was born in Lake Charles on February 19, 1983 and passed away at his residence on June 2, 2023 at the age of 40.
Brandon was a lifelong resident of Iowa and a graduate of Iowa High School. However, he considered his true home to be the family camp at Little Chenier. He truly loved fishing and hunting and...
Margaret Lyon Wentzell
Jun 1, 2023
Margaret Lyon Wentzell, 76, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born in Scotland, Margaret met a United States Navy serviceman, Chuck Wentzell, while he was stationed in Scotland. On December 3, 1963, the couple married in Scotland. In March 1964, she moved to Pennsylvania, where they were blessed with three children. Margaret received her United States...
Martin Van Vincent
May 31, 2023
Martin Van Vincent, 91, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully in his home on May 31, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
Martin was born on December 22, 1931, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Amos Joseph Vincent and Rose Felicia Grove Vincent. He attended Landry Memorial High School where he was a four-year letterman in football, basketball, and track....
Susan Clemons
May 30, 2023
Susan Faye Clemons, 63, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. She went to be with the Lord, peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones. Susan was married to her husband, Robert, for 40 years and was the mother of four children. She spent her entire life as a homemaker taking care of her husband, children,...
Alton "Scooter" Brown, Jr.
May 30, 2023
Alton “Scooter” Louis Brown Jr., of Dequincy, LA passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 30,2023.
Scooter was born on February 15, 1974, in Lafayette, LA to Lydia and Alton Brown Sr. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding four-wheelers and side-by-sides as he enjoyed the great outdoors. He worked for BrandSafway as an Operations Manager for many years.
Those...
Keynan Jay Buxton
May 30, 2023
And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them. ~Mark 10:16
Keynan Jay Buxton was born July 13, 2021 in Lake Charles, LA.
The youngest and most playful grandchild who loved his Hot Wheels and anything with tires that spun. He loved going to the park and swinging and when he could not...
Linda Anderson Roan
May 29, 2023
Linda Anderson Roan, 83, died on Monday May 29, 2023, at her residence, peacefully in her sleep after battling a lengthy illness.
Born in Vernon, Texas to Fred and Juanita Anderson, Linda grew up in Texas City, Texas. Linda attended and graduated from Texas City High School where she was a drum major for the Stingray Marching Band. She attended...
George Nicholas Burdette-Turner
May 29, 2023
George was a warm-hearted person who "never met a stranger." He enjoyed making music, singing, and hanging out with his friends and family.
He is survived by his parents, Terry and Jana; his siblings, Damon and Skylar, and her husband, Steffan. George is also survived by his amazing nieces and nephews, and a huge family of his heart and soul.
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Sandra Hartman
May 29, 2023
Sandra Kay Richard Hartman, 63, of DeQuincy, passed away in her home on Monday, May 29, 2023. Sandra liked to go dancing whenever she could. She loved playing with her cats and her special dog “Betty Boop”. Sandra loved spending time with her family and loving on her nieces and nephews. Her joy was her grandkids and having them around...
Vickie Ash Parker
May 27, 2023
Vickie Dehoma Ash Parker, 76, of Sulphur, LA entered into Heaven with God, Saturday, May 27, 2023. She was born in Ville Platte, LA on October 17, 1947.
Vickie attended Sulphur High School and graduated in 1965. She attended McNeese State University where she earned her Bachelor of Sciences degree in Home Economics in 1969 and her Master’s Degree and...
William "Bill" Landry
May 27, 2023
William “Bill” Landry, 90, of Sulphur passed away on May 27, 2023, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Sulphur and a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Sulphur. Bill is survived by his daughter, Dana Landry of San Antonio, TX; daughter-in-law, Carol Bourgeois Smith of Carlyss; 2 grandchildren, Lauren Hamic (Bryant) and Logan Boyd Smith...
Dianna Marie Theriot
May 26, 2023
Dianna Marie Theriot, 75, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 26, 2023 at her home. Dianna was born on October 17, 1947, to Cleve and Rose Duplechain, and was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles.
Amongst her greatest times was the time she shared with her children, grandchildren and gatherings of family. She also greatly...
Ruthann Edwards
May 26, 2023
RuthAnn Edwards, 70, of Sulphur passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023, with her family by her side. RuthAnn enjoyed crafts and shopping. She was very sociable and loved to be around her family and friends and anything to do with her grandchildren, especially watching their sports. RuthAnn was a member of Maplewood First Baptist Church.
RuthAnn is survived...
Henry Melvin Belsha
May 25, 2023
Henry was born in Anacoco, LA, on August 21,1932 to Henry and Vena Belsha. He left high school in April 1950 and joined the National Guard. In September of that same year, his National Guard unit was called to active duty. He served for 21 months in active duty and obtained a GED prior to his discharge and enrollment to...
Erroll "Earl" Chaumont
May 25, 2023
Erroll “Earl” Chaumont 85, of Sulphur, LA passed away on May 25, 2023, in a local care facility. Erroll was born on April 14, 1938, in Duralde, LA to Shelton and Lena Chaumont.
Erroll served in the Unites States Army from 1956-1959 as a Sergeant. He was a carpenter for many years and honorably served as a Sheriff’s Deputy...
Jessie B. Alger
May 23, 2023
Jessie B Alger, 90, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in her residence. Mrs. Alger was born on November 5, 1932 in Lena, LA to John Henry Babcock, Jr. and wife Bertie Lee (Rankin) Babcock. She graduated from Louisiana Tech as a Registered Nurse and worked in the medical field for 50 years. Jessie also traveled to many countries...
