Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
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...
Erline Guillory
Apr 15, 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,...
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...
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...
Stephanie Gail Richardson Rigsby
Apr 11, 2025
Being of Christian faith, Stephanie, age 62, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 11, 2025 in Beaumont, TX.
She was a graduate of Sulphur High School and attended McNeese State University. Stephanie was a fun, loving spirit who loved life and was devoted to all that knew her. Spending time and making memories with her grandchildren completed...
Mildred Dorothy Armistead Schreve
Apr 11, 2025
Mildred Dorothy Armistead Schreve, 90, of Lake Charles passed away at 8:17 AM on Friday, April 11, 2025 in her residence.
Mrs. Schreve was born on April 18, 1934 in Moss Bluff where she lived most of her life before moving to Lake Charles 4 years ago. She was a strong, independent woman until the very end. Her greatest joy in...
Dolores Miller
Apr 11, 2025
Dolores Faye Miller, 77, of Sulphur, passed away on April 11, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born to Lindsay and Anna Fontenot in Anahuac, Texas on October 28, 1947, and was a 1965 graduate of Sulphur High School. Dolores enjoyed crossword puzzles, word search and picture puzzles. Family and friends meant everything to her. Dolores was a member...
Vernon Boudreaux
Apr 10, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Vernon (Vern) Louis Boudreaux, who passed away suddenly at his home on April 10, 2025, at the age of 67. Vernon was born on January 24, 1958, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where he spent his entire life.
Vernon worked as a lead carpenter, working with the aircraft industry at Chennault International...
Juanita Edwards
Apr 10, 2025
Juanita Mallet Edwards, 102, was born in Eunice, Louisiana, on January 22, 1923, and passed away peacefully in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on April 10, 2025.
She graduated from Kinder High School before attending Dominican College, where she earned a degree in business. Juanita moved to Lake Charles and began her professional career at Calcasieu Marine Bank. She later helped manage...
Rena Marie Sonnier Johnson
Apr 9, 2025
Rena Marie Sonnier Johnson, 95, of Baton Rouge passed away at 10:00 PM on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in a Baton Rouge hospice facility.
Born on October 2, 1929, in St. Martinville, Louisiana, she was lovingly raised between Duson and Lake Charles by both sets of grandparents.
She later moved to New Orleans for a time but ultimately made her home in...
Lyle Cook
Apr 8, 2025
Lyle Everett Cook, 77, of Lake Charles, passed away on April 8, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 28, 1947, in Appleton, Wisconsin, to Everett Guy Cook and Mary Blanche (Probst) Cook.
In search of warmer weather, Lyle made his way south to Louisiana, where he built a life filled with hard work, kindness, and...
Lucille Fontenot
Apr 8, 2025
Lucille Fontenot, 90, passed away on April 8, 2025 in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on December 19, 1934 in Montgomery, LA to Frank Sharbino and Gladys Waxler Sharbino.
Lucille worked as Telephone Operator for the Borden Dairy Company in Lake Charles, and then went on to work for the Calcasieu Parish School Board as Food Technician at Barbe...
Michael Dale Badon
Apr 7, 2025
Michael Dale Badon, 73, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Monday April 7, 2025. He was born on February 8, 1952, to the late Anna Francis Selma Badon and Earl Badon.
Michael was a graduate of Lake Charles High School and dedicated over twenty years of service as a clerk at the Badon Law Firm. He enjoyed working...
