Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Ronald Glynn Johnson
Feb 24, 2023
Ronald (Ron) Glynn Johnson, 80, of Palm Springs, California, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, February 24, 2023. Ron was a retired veteran of the U. S. Army having served in Vietnam and awarded the Army Commendation and Bronze Star. He later retired from the Army National Guard as a Lieutenant-Colonel.
Ron was born on September 4, 1942, in...
Micheal Kowarsch
Feb 23, 2023
Micheal Joseph Kowarsch, 40, passed away on February 23, 2023, leaving behind many loved ones who will miss him dearly. Born on January 25, 1983, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Micheal was the beloved son of David and Vicki Kowarsch. He grew up in Lake Charles, and later went on to become a skilled chef and electrician.
Micheal was known for...
Noah Blaine Guillory
Feb 23, 2023
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these”. -Matthew 19:14
Noah Blaine Guillory, an angel of God, created for the Heavens, was welcomed into His arms Thursday, February 23, 2023. Noah brought overwhelming joy and love to his family as they awaited his arrival and will...
Julien Joseph Orsot
Feb 23, 2023
Julien Joseph Orsot, 91 years old, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023. He was born on March 28, 1931 to Sterling and Suzette Barras Orsot in Ames, Texas.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 PM on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at St. Margaret Catholic Church, with Father Levi Thompson serving as Celebrant. Burial will follow in...
Father Peter John Arthur Cook
Feb 23, 2023
Rev. Peter John Arthur Cook, beloved pastor of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Lake Charles from 1991 to 2014, went to be with his Lord on Feb 23. Born in the midst of World War II near Cambridge, England in 1942, he grew up to follow in the footsteps of his father, Rev. Alan John Newton Cook,...
Bernice Lee Hebert
Feb 23, 2023
On February 23, 2023, Bernice Lee “BL” Hebert passed away after a life well lived at the age of 95. Our father was preceded in death by his loving wife, Arthurine Mary Hebert who passed away in September 2021, with our father at her side. BL was also preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Bernadette Desormeaux Hebert, as...
Anita Dronnet Little
Feb 22, 2023
Anita Rose Little, 79, of Sulphur passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Anita was born in Sulphur, LA, to Paul and Rose Dronnet; she has resided in Sulphur for over 50 years. You would have met her working for Theriot’s and Market Basket before she became the first person you met at...
Mary Vincent Granger
Feb 22, 2023
Mary Vincent Granger, 84, of Lake Charles passed away at 1:41 AM on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Granger was born on September 18, 1938 in Crowley and was raised in Morse, LA. She and her husband moved to Lake Charles in 1958. She most recently attended Moss Bluff Bible Church and she was also...
Joe Anna Gary
Feb 22, 2023
Joe Anna Gary, 88, of Lake Charles, died February 22, 2023, following a lengthy illness.
Born in Calcasieu Parish to Joseph and Sylvia Elmer Calloura, Joe Anna graduated High School in 1952. She was a longtime faithful member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Joe Anna worked for J.C. Penny for 33 years, retiring in 1997 as a supervisor.
Those...
Jeffrey "Bryan" Spell, Jr.
Feb 21, 2023
Jeffrey “Bryan” Spell, Jr., 32 passed away suddenly and tragically with the love of his life, Connie Fontenot on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. He was born on March 30, 1990 to Jeffrey and Cindy Barnes Spell in Lake Charles, La.
Bryan loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his nieces and nephews. He had a big heart, loved life...
Justin Phillip Carrier
Feb 21, 2023
Justin Phillip Carrier, 36, of Livingston, LA, passed away tragically and unexpectedly at 1:44 AM on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 in his residence.
Born June 23, 1986 in Lake Charles, LA, Justin graduated with honors in 2004 from LaGrange High School and attended McNeese State University. He moved away from home and to the Port Allen / Baton Rouge area...
Rena Vincent
Feb 21, 2023
Rena Vincent, 84, of Sulphur, LA died-on February 21, 2023.
Rena was born on February 7, 1939, in Orangefield, TX. Rena enjoyed working word puzzles, sewing, playing bingo, and visiting with her grandkids.
Those left to cherish her memory are her 5 children, Sharon, Tina, Robert, Leonard, and Clara; numerous grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren, and numerous great great grandchildren;...
Kenneth Dale Louviere
Feb 21, 2023
A Memorial Service honoring the life of Kenneth Dale Louviere, 55, of Welsh, will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Johnson & Robison Funeral Home in Sulphur, Louisiana at 4:00 p.m. A gathering of friends will begin at 2:00 p.m. and continue until the 4:00 p.m. service.
Mr. Louviere was born on December 28, 1967, in Sulphur, to...
Jacob Ervin Ecker
Feb 21, 2023
Jacob Ervin Ecker, 85, of Covington died peacefully Tuesday, February 21, 2023 following a brief illness in a Covington, Louisiana hospital.
Jacob was born in Harrah, Oklahoma, where he was raised, and was a graduate of Harrah High School, and Oklahoma University. He retired from his work as a chemical engineer at Olin Corporation for over 40 years, and as...
Sharon Winona Steele
Feb 20, 2023
Sharon Winona Steele passed away peacefully on February 20, 2023 at the age of 85.
She is survived by her three children, Robby Steele, Cheryl Todd, and Christy Messer; her four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and sister, Judy Drez.
She was an active member of her church and many non-profits in years past.
Above all else, she loved her family...
Kelly Bowman
Feb 20, 2023
Kelly Bowman was the youngest of his nine siblings. He was born in Houston, Texas on November 27, 1973.
He was a city boy and proclaimed he was NOT a carpenter. Working on cars and trucks was his first love and it began alongside his stepfather, Steve Lambert. Grease was his cologne; he wore it daily.
Following school, he obtained...
June Hillebrandt Ward
Feb 19, 2023
June Hillebrandt Ward, 96, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023 in the comfort of her home.
Mrs. Ward was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, born June 26, 1926 to Captain George Antoine Hillebrandt and Amanda Yocum Hillebrandt. A graduate of Marion High School, she was a gifted sales lady. She began her career in sales at...
Bill Abshire
Feb 18, 2023
Bill Abshire, 88, of Westlake passed away at 5:12 PM on Saturday, February 18, 2023 in a local hospice facility.
Cremation was entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home and a memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Sandra Lee Domingue
Feb 18, 2023
Sandra Domingue, 74, passed away on February 18, 2023. Sandra was born on March 21, 1948 in Galveston, TX to Robert and Fay Beuhring. She enjoyed crocheting, puzzles, sewing and bingo.
Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Leris Domingue Sr.; children, Rebecca, John, Lee, Tina, and Leris Jr.; 7 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren; and...
