Local Obituaries

Kermit Kerriker

Dec 24, 2024

Kermit Karriker, 92, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on December 24, 2024. Born on June 18, 1932, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Kermit lived a life defined by humility, kindness, and devotion to his family and faith.

Kermit was a man who never met a stranger, and everyone who knew him quickly became fond of his approachability. His playful spirit brought...

Julie Stoker Landry

Dec 22, 2024

Julie Landry, aka Juju, Juju Bean, Julie Poolie, passed away following a brief illness after a long, courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis on December 22, 2024.

Born and raised in Lake Charles, she married Dennis Landry in 1983, and together they raised their two sons, Taylor and Stuart.

Throughout her life, she brought sunshine and laughter into everyone she met. A wonderful...

Eugene "Gene" Gilbert

Dec 21, 2024

Eugene “Gene” Gilbert, 84, of Sulphur, LA, passed away on December 21, 2024, at Harbor Hospice Care Facility. Gene was born on April 12, 1940, in Sulphur, LA, to Ovey and Emitile Gilbert. Gene served in the United States Marine Corp division from 1958-1962 where he attended the US Marine Division Equipment Operation School. After that time is when he...

Jeanette H. Prater

Dec 21, 2024

Jeanette Marie Hebert Prater, 78, of Westlake passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024, at her residence with family by her side. 

 Jeanette was born in Lake Charles on March 21, 1946, to Henry and Marie Hebert, two very good people and good parents. Both of them taught Jeanette the importance of kindness and sharing. Always be curious and remember that knowledge...

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...

Albert LeBleu

Dec 20, 2024

Albert LeBleu, age 75, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024, after living a life full of adventure and creativity. Albert was born on August 27, 1949, in Lake Charles, to Albert and Mildred LeBleu  

Coming form a large musically inclined family, a love for rock and roll music inspired Al to sit behind his drum...

Beverly Jo Sanders Schalon

Dec 19, 2024

Beverly Jo Sanders Schalon of Lake Charles died December 19,2024.

Born in Starkville, MS in 1942 to Elmer and Frances Sanders, Beverly spent her childhood in Kentwood, LA, graduating from Kentwood High School in 1960, Always an adventurer and independent thinker, Beverly attended LSU (where she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority), choosing a major in zoology when pure...

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...

Megan Stanford-Dykes

Dec 18, 2024

Megan Ryan Stanford-Dykes, 28, was born on October 24, 1996, in Lake Charles, LA, to Alex, II and Kim Stanford. Mrs. Stanford-Dykes passed away in her home on December 18, 2024. Megan grew up in Sulphur but farmed in Egan with her Dad. She loved fishing, traveling, and going to the beach with her family all while making memories. 

Megan leaves...

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...

Kyzer Dean Farque

Dec 16, 2024

Kyzer Farque, our pretty little 2 month old boy, passed away on December 16, 2024. Kyzer was born on September 30, 2024, to Keelan Farque and Sydney Vidrine. Kyzer, at 2 months was full of life. He was the perfect little boy any family could ask for. His smile would light up a room, and his presence could make any...

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...