Local Obituaries

Paul Wayne Baker

Dec 21, 2024

Paul Wayne Baker, 86, of Westlake, LA passed away on December 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born on January 17, 1938, in White Plains, IN to Henry and Lennie Baker. Paul was in the United States Air Force and United States Army Reserves and proudly served his country for 12 years. He worked as an Aircraft...

Patricia "Pat" Ann Hebert

Dec 19, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Hebert, 81, of Sulphur, LA passed away on December 19, 2024, in a local care facility surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born on December 25, 1942, in Westlake, LA to Roscoe and Virginia Tower. She was a 1960 Westlake High School Graduate. Pat loved playing music, especially the piano and singing with family and friends. She...

Christopher Langley

Dec 18, 2024

Christopher "Bumper" Langley, 61, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on December 18, 2024.

Bumper was a free spirit who embraced life with a sense of adventure and a passion for his craft. A lifelong mechanic, he earned his nickname by dedicating himself to the work he loved, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew him.

Bumper was a great father...

Ruby Nell Humphries

Dec 16, 2024

Ruby Nell Humphries entered eternal life in heaven December 16, 2024 in Lake Charles, LA. Born in Fort Worth, Texas on April 30, 1939 to Herman Forest Humphries and Artrue Vena Crow Humphries, she was the fifth of six children. The family moved to Houston, Texas during the Depression and attended Broadway Baptist Church, where Ruby at 12 years old,...

Mary Patricia Cavell Bulber

Dec 16, 2024

Mary Patricia Cavell Bulber was born on March 15, 1930, youngest of six children to Marie Ernestine Whitmore and Anthony Frank Henry Cavell. They lived in New Orleans. As a child she learned to appreciate music by listening to her mother teach piano. She would amaze her mother by sitting at the piano, playing the same music studied by the...

Linda Sue Castille

Dec 16, 2024

We, the family of Linda Sue LeDoux Castille (77), are greatly saddened to share the news that Linda, known to her grandchildren as “Nanny,” passed on to be with the Lord on December 16, 2024.

 Born May 27, 1947, Linda was never an idle woman. She was both a farmer’s wife and a farmer in her own right. She was a...

Dean Webster Reed

Dec 16, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dean Webster Reed, 86, a beloved husband, father, and friend, who left us peacefully on December 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 28, 1938, in Mamou, Louisiana, Dean lived a life filled with love laughter, and hard work. He dedicated many years to his craft...

Willie Paul "PeeWee" OQuain, Jr.

Dec 16, 2024

It’s with great sorrow that we share the passing of Willie Paul “Peewee” O’Quain, Jr., who left us too soon on December 16, 2024, at the age of 65. He went peacefully in his sleep. As he wished, his body was donated to science so he will continue to be of service to the community after his passing.

 He was a...

Henry Suydam

Dec 16, 2024

Henry Suydam, 65, of Ragley passed away at 11:25 AM on Monday, December 16, 2024 in a local hospital.

Mr. Suydam was born on October 21, 1959 in White Sulfur Springs, MT and was raised in Longville by his late grandparents, Estelle and James Trull. He was a graduate of South Beauregard High School. In his earlier...

Edward "Eddie" Hester Oakley

Dec 16, 2024

Edward Hester Oakley, 99, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Eddie was born on September 14, 1925, to Eloise Hester and Edward Barry Oakley. He grew up in Montgomery, Alabama, before relocating to Lake Charles in 1949. Eddie worked for 27 years as a Traffic Manager at Cities Service and...

Herman Ivy Ellender, Jr.

Dec 15, 2024

Herman I. Ellender, Jr, or as his family and friends referred to him as Junior, 78, passed away Sunday, December 15,2024, at the Veterans Home in Jennings. After receiving an Honorable Discharge from the Army, he attended McNeese State University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agronomy. He worked for the Louisiana Department of Agriculture in...

Ernest D. Soileau

Dec 14, 2024

Ernest Dale “Ernie” passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2024, at the age of 47. Born on February 18, 1977, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Ernest lived his entire life in the community he loved. He was known not just as a hard worker in the construction industry, where he made his mark as a dedicated floor installer, but also as...

Linzie Murle Morse

Dec 14, 2024

Linzie Murle Morse, 78, of Sulphur, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024, surrounded by his family. Linzie was born on August 8, 1946, and was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. He loved to restore old cars and going to Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale, Arizona. Linzie liked to deep sea fish with friends and family and go hunting on his deer...

Isabelle "Belle" Trim Newman

Dec 14, 2024

Isabelle Trim Newman “Belle,” 90, passed away on December 14, 2024 in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on August 11, 1934 in Abbeville, LA to Fernest Trim and Louise Primeaux Trim.

Although we grieve her absence, Belle will be forever in our hearts as our “Earth Angel.” The Matriarch of our family, she was the most loving, giving, selfless soul....

Carol Andreas

Dec 14, 2024

Carol Andreas, a cherished soul of 90 years, born on July 20, 1934, in Oberlin, LA peacefully entered eternal rest on December 14th, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth.

In a beautiful union, she married her beloved Bill on June 19, 1955, and together they celebrated an incredible 70 years of marriage, raising two wonderful sons, Ricky...

Carol Thornton

Dec 12, 2024

Carol Irene Thornton, 74, passed away on December 12, 2024. Born on November 6, 1950, Carol was a woman who could never be fully described by words-she was, as her friends lovingly said, "a character."

Carol was a woman of intelligence, compassion, and fiery determination. She obtained her Bachelor of Science and Nursing from McNeese State University in 1972, her Master's...

Janet McCauley Rosteet

Dec 12, 2024

Janet McCauley Rosteet, 76, passed away peacefully December 12, 2024, at a local hospital. Janet was a teacher for 20 years, and later became a Social Worker after getting her master’s degree. 

Janet enjoyed watching show dogs and she enjoyed being around her horses. 

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 35 years, Rudy Rosteet; daughter, Mia Rutherford;...

Ramona Primeaux

Dec 12, 2024

Ramona Ann Primeaux passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024. She was born on December 4, 1955 in Lake Charles, La. Ramona was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved spending time with her kids and grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening, shopping, going to the beach and celebrating Mardi Gras.

Left to cherish her memory is her...

Ruth Ann Bertrand Granger

Dec 11, 2024

Ruth was born on January 4, 1946, in Opelousas, LA. She was the new year's baby. She entered the Gates of Heaven on December 11, 2024. She was steadfast in her Catholic faith, which she instilled in her children. She was truly a tireless and dedicated devoted mother. She enjoyed the simple things in life, her coffee, rocking chair, a...

Charlotte Lee

Dec 11, 2024

Charlotte Yandle Lee, 77, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024. She was born on January 4, 1947, in Lafayette, Louisiana, to Lacy Elwood Yandle and Gussy Mae Campbell Yandle.

She built a life filled with love, faith, and community. In her early years Charlotte worked as a bank teller, and it was there she met Frederick...