Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Phillip Dexter Gann
Dec 1, 2022
Phillip Dexter Gann, 64, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022 in his residence.
Mr. Gann was born September 23, 1958 in Lake Charles, LA, lived a number of years in Old Forge, PA, but spent most of his adult years in Lake Charles. He was a 1976 graduate of Teurlings Catholic High School, attended Seminary,...
Ralph Guillory
Nov 30, 2022
Ralph Guillory, 71, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born on May 1, 1951 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Lowell and Deola Guillory.
He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army before retiring after 23 years of service as a sergeant first class. After retiring, he served for...
Beatrice Laningham
Nov 30, 2022
Beatrice Laningham, 94, of Lake Charles, passed away November 30, 2022 at a local nursing facility.
Bea, as she was lovingly called, was born on November 9, 1928 to James and Mary Erwin and was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a 1946 graduate of St. Charles Academy and on December 1, 1946 married Richard C. “Dick”...
Leona Mae Clement
Nov 29, 2022
Leona Mae Clement, 78, passed away on November 29, 2022, at a local care facility. Leona was born on January 10, 1944, in Edgerly to Hattie and Zick Chargois. Leona enjoyed sewing, puzzles, cooking, and was a very loving and caring person. Those left to cherish her memory are her 5 children, Wade Duhon, Charles Duhon, Angie Huerta, Pamela Patin,...
Gordon "Sonny" Steen, Jr.
Nov 29, 2022
Gordon Ellender Steen, Jr. was born December 30, 1941 and died November 29, 2022. “Sonny,” as he was known to family and friends, was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Nina Mae Steen.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joyce Steen; his brother, Don Steen and wife, Pamela Kay Steen of Grandbury, TX.; his sister,...
Joan Louise Crockett Doucet
Nov 28, 2022
Joan Louise Crockett Doucet, 72, of Lake Charles, LA, gained her angel wings on Monday, November 28, 2022, at MD Anderson Cancer Hospital in Houston, TX and is flying free of all earthly limitations.
Mrs. Doucet was born December 4, 1949, in Bethesda, MD, to John Louis and Margaret Hoshall Crockett. Her family eventually settled in Lake Charles for...
Clomaline P. "Cloma" Broussard
Nov 26, 2022
Clomaline P. “Cloma” Broussard, 90 years old, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022 in the comfort of her home with her family by her side. She was born on November 6, 1932 to Fergust and Nina Landry Primeaux in Erath, LA.
After graduation, she started her keypunch career in Lafayette, LA at All American. After marrying, she and Ed moved...
Eldon Leon Hawkins
Nov 26, 2022
Eldon is survived by his Partner, Virginia McBroom of Sulphur, LA, His Daughters, Beverley Forrest, Wilma Hawkins (Patrice Perlin), Virginia’s daughter Julie Richard.
He is also survived by his Grand Children, Brooke Vance, Sebastian Paulson (Lindsey), Wesley Paulson (Krista), Dana Hickman & Jenna Bullock. Great Pa Pa to his great grand kids, Noelle, Sean, Damien, Madison, Wyatt & Christian. Paw...
Paul Robert Gonzalez
Nov 25, 2022
Paul Robert Gonzalez, 44, of Lake Charles passed away unexpectedly at 7:09 PM on Friday, November 25, 2022 at his residence.
Paul was born on December 23, 1977 in San Antonio, Texas, where he was raised and was a graduate of San Antonio High School. Paul moved to Lake Charles to work with the family business, Amerimex Recycling. It has...
Julian Lee "Butch" Miller
Nov 24, 2022
Julian “Butch” Miller, 73, of Hayes, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2022 surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Miller was born in Jennings and raised in Grand Chenier. He honorably and faithfully served in the United States Army in the 173rd Airborne Brigade as a paratrooper in Vietnam...
Teresa Feucht
Nov 24, 2022
Teresa Russillo Feucht, 57, passed away at her residence on Thursday, November 24, 2022.
She was born on February 10, 1965 in Providence, Rhode Island to Vincent and Joan Russillo. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She had a big sense of humor and a big personality. Teresa was a registered nurse for over 35 years,...
Gina Rae Ortivez Haviland
Nov 23, 2022
Gina Rae Ortivez Haviland, was called home to rejoin her heavenly family, as she got her angel wings Wednesday, November 23, 2022. She peacefully passed away in her sleep at home unexpectedly. She was 60 years old. Gina’s favorite names were “Mom”, “Gg”, and “Grandma”.
Gina was born on November 9, 1962, in Billings, MT. to Virginia, and Ernest Ortivez....
John Gelt
Nov 22, 2022
John Gelt, 73, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, November 22, 2022.
He was born on July 22, 1949 in Lake Charles, LA to Phillip and Viola Cormier Gelt.
John was a car and motorcycle enthusiast. He worked in the automotive industry his whole life and enjoyed traveling all over the country to attend car races.
John is...
Beatrice Marie Demarest
Nov 22, 2022
Beatrice Marie Demarest, 83, of Grand Lake passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022 in a local healthcare facility.
Mrs. Demarest was born December 24, 1938 in Lake Arthur to Clifton Alexander Demarest and Lillian Mae Fuselier Demarest. She was raised in Lacassine and was a graduate of Lacassine High School. Mrs. Demarest lived most of her adult life in Grand...
Dixie O'Quain
Nov 22, 2022
Dixie O’Quain, 61, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, surrounded by her family.
Dixie enjoyed cooking, being her grandkids taxi driver, lifetime channel, the food network, her “apple juice” every night, gossiping with cousins, belly laughing and as her voicemail said, “Doing what she did”.
Dixie is survived by Keisha and her husband, Vinson Dansby; her favorite daughter, Brittany...
Devin James Benoit
Nov 21, 2022
Devin Benoit, 26, of DeQuincy, LA passed away on November 21, 2022.
Devin was born on December 10, 1995, to Regan and Kelly in Crowley, LA. He enjoyed taking trips to Disney World, helping anyone that needed anything, and spending time with his sisters that he loved dearly. He was an avid fan of football, and his favorite team was...
Philip Michael Conner
Nov 21, 2022
Philip Michael Conner, 16 years old, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022. He was born onDecember 10, 2005, to Derek and Kim Norwood Conner in Lake Charles, LA. Philip was a very loved young man who was devoted to serving others with joy. He ministered at his church as an alter server and to his community through loyal friendship. He...
Marilyn Morgan
Nov 21, 2022
Marilyn Morgan, 67, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022, in a local hospital. Marilyn enjoyed fishing and camping. Her joy was her grandchildren, and she loved her family and friends. Marilyn worked security at Delta Downs.
Marilyn is survived by her children, Teena Lantier and husband, Scott, Lena Morgan and husband, Rodney, and Harley Morgan and wife, Brittany;...
Michael Marion Robinson, Jr.
Nov 20, 2022
Michael “Mikey” Marion Robinson, Jr., 18, of Sulphur, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022, in a local hospital.
Mikey was a 2022 Vinton High School graduate, an avid golfer he played on the Varsity Golf team earning his varsity letter as a sophomore. He loved playing video games and watching sports. He was a NASCAR fan with Tony Stewart being...
Sylvia Jean Smith
Nov 20, 2022
Sylvia Jean Wright Smith, 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Sunday, November 20, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Sylvia was the second of three children born to Albert and Mariam Wright. She grew up in Mobile, Alabama and then moved to Orange, Texas when her father took a job with the shipyard in...
