Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Ellen Theresa Betz
Apr 22, 2025
Born September 2, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, Ellen was the daughter of James and Mary Leonard. She attended Nativity of Our Lord Elementary School and St. Mary High School. She married Andrew John Betz in 1962 and together they shared 53 happy years of marriage. Ellen and Andy lived in Chicago, Illinois, until 1973 before coming to Lake Charles with...
James Farque
Apr 22, 2025
James Keith Farque, 68, passed away in Houston, TX with his beloved wife, Kelly at his bedside, on April 22, 2025. He was born on March 24, 1957 to John W. Farque and Earlie Fontenot Farque in Lake Charles, LA.
Keith was a proud graduate of Grand Lake High School and the dedicated owner and operator of an oilfield transportation...
Glenn Hickingbottom
Apr 19, 2025
Glenn Edward Hickingbottom, 58, was called home by his Heavenly Father on Saturday April 19, 2025, following a long battle with cancer.
Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Edward Louis and Reva Joyce Welch Hickingbottom, Glenn was a 1984 graduate of Sam Houston High School and attended McNeese State University. He served his country for eight years in the United States Army,...
Janet M. Eloi
Apr 19, 2025
Janet Myrtle Eloi, affectionately known as "Net" to her beloved grandchildren, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, in Sulphur, Louisiana, at the age of 92, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 20, 1932, in Gretna, Louisiana, Janet was the daughter of the late Ramon Solidum and Elsie Daigle. She was also preceded in death by her sister,...
Penelope Song Richard
Apr 18, 2025
August 21, 2016 - April 18, 2025
With deepest sorrow and immeasurable love, we share the passing of our sweet angel, Penelope Song Richard, age 8, on Friday, April 18, 2025.
Born on August 21, 2016, Penelope lived in Texas City, Texas, where she filled every room with light, laughter, and movement. She was beautiful and bright, clever and kind-radiating a joy...
Roger Leon Miller Jr.
Apr 17, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Roger Leon Miller Jr., who left us on April 17, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on March 1, 1961, in Metairie, LA, Roger was a true grit Louisiana man who spent most of his life in Lake Charles.
Roger was known as a "gearhead" who loved old cars...
Russel Bello
Apr 17, 2025
Russel James Bello, Jr., passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the age of 86 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 26, 1938, in his grandfather's sharecropper's home in Edgerly, Louisiana, where Doctor A. H. Forman birthed him. Russel was raised in Vinton, Louisiana, and lived there until 1967 when he moved...
Mary "Mandy" Trahan
Apr 15, 2025
Mandy Trahan, 45, of Carlyss, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home on April 15, 2025, surrounded by family after a valiant battle with ALSP. She was born in Sulphur, Louisiana, on February 21, 1980–the oldest of three Vallette siblings. She grew up in Carlyss and was a very talented athlete who played soccer, softball, basketball and rodeoed. Mandy married her...
Brian James Allen
Apr 14, 2025
Brian James Allen, 50, of Sulphur, LA passed away on April 14, 2025, in Houston, TX surrounded by his loving family. Brian was born at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital on December 31st, 1974. He graduated from La Grange High School Class of 1994 and from McNeese University with a degree in Bookkeeping and Hospitality. Brian was a lifelong resident of...
Jeremy Hagan
Apr 14, 2025
Jeremy Allan Hagan, of Sulphur, passed away on April 14, 2025, at the age of 47. Jeremy was born on May 29, 1977, in Santa Ana, California, but lived his life in Sulphur, LA. Jeremy was a very talented artist and musician. He loved drawing and doing tattoos and playing the guitar and drums. He had a rebellious soul but...
Romona Ann Williams
Apr 14, 2025
Romona Williams, 75, of Sulphur, LA died on April 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Romona was born on December 21, 1949, in Opelousas, LA to Lawrence and Lorraine Quebedeaux. She liked spending time outdoors, planting flowers and fishing. Romona loved being around family and friends, especially working as a beautician for 38 years and 33 years owning and...
Erline Guillory
Apr 14, 2025
Erline Guillory, 85, of Sulphur, passed away on Monday April 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Erline retired from both OLQH church parish and the Calcasieu Parish School Board. She was an ACTS sister of St. Theresa Catholic Church and a member of the Catholic Daughters. Erline liked to go camping at Holly Beach, make rosaries and rosary bracelets,...
Charles McGee, Sr.
Apr 14, 2025
Charles E. McGee, Sr, 84, of Westlake, passed away on Monday April 14, 2025 in Lake Charles.
Charles was a native of Eunice and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. Following his honorable service to our country in the United Sates Marine Corps, Charles served the citizens of Lake Charles as a law enforcement officer, retiring as chief of detectives. His...
Marilyn Joy Ducote
Apr 13, 2025
The sounds of the joyful heavenly choir welcomed Marilyn Joy Ducote (93) into the presence of Jesus on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Marilyn had returned to Louisiana in recent years to be near her family who surrounded her at her time of death.
Marilyn was born in Hackberry, LA on February 13, 1932, to Roy Anthony and Etna Catherine Johnson Ducote....
Mary Deshotels
Apr 13, 2025
Mary, 83, went to be with the Lord on Sunday April 13, 2025 peacefully at her daughter's residence. She was born on March 22, 1942, in Gueydan LA to Odile Mathieu Dronett and Horace Kibodeaux. Mary was of the Catholic Faith.
She will be remembered for always being the caretaker for many people, including neighbors, friends, and family members. She...
Cecil Dan Morgan
Apr 13, 2025
“Cecil”
“The Legend”
“Cecil Morgan… . one of the most unique, unaffected and admired hunting companions in Southwest Louisiana. An exclusive portrait of an unforgettable personality by artist Elton Louviere”.
Cecil Dan Morgan, 87, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025 in a local healthcare facility.
Mr. Morgan was born on November 2nd, 1937 to Ernest Dale Morgan and Cecil Slocum Morgan....
Mary Betty Richard Geheb
Apr 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Betty Geheb, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who left this world on April 12, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on February 2, 1944, in Bristol, LA, Mary dedicated her life to caring for those around her, always putting the needs of others before her...
Donald Duplechin
Apr 12, 2025
Donald Ray Duplechin, 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2025 in his home with his family at his bedside. He was born on September 23, 1948, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Dennis Duplechin and Nelma Thibodeaux Duplechin.
Donald lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a paper boy for the Lake Charles American Press. He...
Susan L. Skipper
Apr 12, 2025
Susan Marie Skipper, 71, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on April 12, 2025. Born on June 6, 1953, in Lake Charles to Leo Joseph LaMontagne and Lucy Ann Alleman LaMontagne, Susan lived a life filled with love, dedication, and service to others.
Susan earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing and devoted an impressive 45 years to the healthcare field. Her...
Michael Daniel Giles
Apr 11, 2025
Michael D. Giles, 79, of Lake Charles, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025. He was born in Lake Charles on July 21, 1945, but traveled the United States as an Air Force brat until the family returned to Lake Charles for good in 1961.
From his father, he inherited a love of duck hunting and anything water-related. He worked as...
