Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Steven Drake Thornhill
Mar 29, 2023
Steven D. Thornhill, 36 of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Steven was born on April 15, 1986, in Lancaster, California to Hardy and Jacqueline Thornhill. He honorably and faithfully served our country in the United States Marine Corps. Steven was such a loving son and friend to many.
Those left to...
Randall G. Whitfield
Mar 29, 2023
Randall G. Whitfield, 79, of Sulphur, LA, passed away at 6:55 AM on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 in a local hospital.
Mr. Whitfield was born October 18, 1943 in Jasper, AL and raised in that area of Alabama. He served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard for twenty-one years and one day, retiring as an E-7 BMC in 1981. ...
Mary "Ruth" Shelton
Mar 28, 2023
Mary Ruth Sonnier Shelton, 88, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 4:54 AM on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 in her residence.
Mrs. Shelton was born February 22, 1935 in Lake Charles, LA, where she was a lifelong resident. She graduated from Washington High School and was a longtime member of St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church. During her younger...
Edith H. Guillory
Mar 28, 2023
Edith H. Guillory, 84, passed away on March 28, 2023. She was born on October 16, 1938, in Lake Charles, LA, to George and Florence Duhon Hollier.
Edith was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, LA residing in the Prien Lake Community. She graduated from Washington High School and Sowela Technical School. Edith worked for the State of Louisiana, retiring...
Anna Lee Phillips Menard
Mar 28, 2023
Anna Lee Phillips Menard, 83, of Lake Charles passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 in a local hospice facility.
Anna Lee was born on September 14, 1939 in Opelousas, Louisiana, and was raised in Ville Platte, before moving to Lake Charles in 1960. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
Anna Lee...
Bobby Gene Gillard, Sr.
Mar 27, 2023
Bobby Gene Gillard Sr., 85, of Lake Charles, passed away on March 27, 2023, after a life filled with love, laughter, adventure, family, and fellowship. Bobby was born on August 29, 1937, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to the late Tinnie Gillard (Beatrice) and Marie Gillard. He met the love of his life, Tollie Young, in Lake Charles, while working at...
Bobbie Thompson Lofaso
Mar 27, 2023
Bobbie Thompson Lofaso, 95, of Lake Charles passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 in a local assisted living facility.
Mrs. Lofaso was born on April 30, 1928 in Kinder where she was raised until moving to Lake Charles and was a graduate of LaGrange High School. She was a member of St. Luke Simpson Methodist Church.
She was...
Mabel Newman Ferrell
Mar 27, 2023
Mabel Newman Ferrell, 102, longtime resident of the Lake Charles area, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023 in Beaumont, TX. Mabel was born on April 11, 1920 in Jennings, LA. to the Rev. John and Lucille Newman.
She grew up in southwest Louisiana being one of ten children. Mabel had a long and wonderful life, she passed away knowing she...
Jerrie Smith Hopkins
Mar 26, 2023
Jerrie Hopkins, 80, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in a local care facility.
She was born on September 30, 1942 in Minden, Louisiana to Leon and Verdun Smith. She lived in Westlake for most of her life where she worked as a hairdresser for over 20 years and played piano at her church. She enjoyed playing bingo and...
Peggy Laughlin
Mar 25, 2023
Peggy Joyce Newman Laughlin, 69, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 5:16 AM on Saturday, March 25, 2023 in a Houston, TX hospital.
Mrs. Laughlin was born June 7, 1953 in Lake Charles, LA, where she was a lifelong resident. She attended Marion High School, graduated from Merryville High School and received her LPN degree from Sowela Tech. She...
Patricia Ann Lowe
Mar 24, 2023
Patricia Ann Scott Lowe 76, of Vinton, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2023, in Sulphur. Pat was born on October 23, 1946, in Bronson, TX to Earl and Estell Scott. She was a Registered Nurse retiring from West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital after 30 plus years of service. She loved painting and spending time with her family and friends. She will...
Larry E. Bragg, Sr.
Mar 24, 2023
Larry E. Bragg, Sr., age 81, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2023, in a local hospital. He was surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born on November 1, 1941, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Lloyd and Joan Whisenant Bragg.
Larry graduated from Walker High School and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He dedicated many...
Lance C. Rohrer
Mar 23, 2023
Lansford "Lance” Curtis Rohrer, 65, passed away in a local hospital surrounded by his loved ones. Lance was a proud Sulphur High School student. After school he went to work for Rohrer and Sons and stayed there for over 30 years. Lance loved his football and holidays times. He loved his family and spending time with those he loved. Those...
Allen Ray Courville
Mar 23, 2023
Allen Ray Courville, 74, was called to eternal life on March 23, 2023. He was born on June 18, 1948 to Leslie Jean and Gussie Burleigh Courville in Ville Platte, Louisiana
Allen lived a life giving of himself whether to his family, his friends, or his clients. He was a deeply religious individual. His faith in God was the center...
Mary Leva "Vee" Mcnabb
Mar 23, 2023
Mary Leva “Vee” McNabb“There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone, the light remains”
Mary Leva “Vee” McNabb, 83, of Sulphur, LA unexpectedly went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Mrs. Vee was born on September 3, 1939, in Lake Charles, LA to Sylvan...
Derrick Ware Young
Mar 23, 2023
Derrick Ware Young, 46, of Ragley, LA, passed away at 4:35 AM on Thursday, March 23, 2023 in a New Orleans hospital.
Dee, Pete, or Boots, as he was known, was born June 3, 1976 in Lake Charles, LA and lived most of his life in Ragley. He attended South Beauregard High School and worked as a heavy-duty equipment operator...
Janice Lee Keel Stewart
Mar 22, 2023
Janice Lee Stewart passed away on March 22, 2023. Born along the straits of the Panama Canal, Janice Lee made her entrance to the Keel family on August 16, 1941, as her father relocated to Panama to join the efforts to fortify the canal prior to the start of World War II. She enjoyed her time in this tropical paradise,...
Johann "John" Dieter Wagner
Mar 22, 2023
Johann “John” Dieter Wagner, 61, of Topsy, LA passed away at 4:34 PM on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
John was born July 22, 1961 in Simmern, Germany. He received his citizenship in 1962 in Illinois and lived in various locations following his father’s Air Force career. He was a graduate of Hillcrest High School and received a degree in Machinery...
Monica Denise Manuel
Mar 22, 2023
Monica Denise Manuel, 41, of Sulphur, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023 in a local hospital.
Monica was lifelong Sulphur resident and a graduate of Parkview Baptist School. She had a fun-loving personality and was very outgoing. Monica enjoyed music and singing but most of all, spending time with family and friends.
Left to cherish her memory are her son,...
