Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Freida L. Waller
Sep 15, 2024
Freida L. Waller, 89, of Lake Charles, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024, at her residence with members of her loving family by her side. She was born on August 31, 1935, in Worms, Germany to Edward and Elizabeth Hempel. Freida met the love of her life, Charles E. Waller, and wed him in 1957 while he was stationed in...
Donald Lee Ballance, Sr.
Sep 14, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Donald Lee Ballance, Sr. announces his passing on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the age of 78.
Donald L. Ballance, Sr., a man whose presence filled the lives of so many with love, laughter, and joy was born on January 7, 1946, in Port Arthur, Texas, to Basil L. Ballance and Lucille...
Virginia Armentor Brown
Sep 14, 2024
Virginia Armentor Brown, 88, of Lake Charles passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Brown was born on April 2, 1936 in Kinder and was raised and lived all of her life in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Lake Charles High School where she was a Kiltie. Mrs. Brown was a lifelong member...
Frances Helmer
Sep 13, 2024
Frances Elaine Helmer, 90, of Sulphur passed away on September 13th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Frances was born on June 30th, 1934, in Roberts Cove, Louisiana to Joseph and Emilia Murrell. She enjoyed many things in life and one of the most cherished was her family and spending time with her husband in the outdoors. Frances enjoyed cooking...
Joyce Coleman
Sep 12, 2024
Joyce Coleman passed away on September 12, 2024, in the comfort of her home. Cremation has been entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home of Sulphur.
Paul Nicholas Papania
Sep 12, 2024
Paul Nicholas Papania, 77, of Lake Charles passed away at 1:33 PM on Thursday, September 12, 2024 in his residence.
Born and raised in our community, Paul was a proud graduate of Landry high School, where he showcased his athletic talents by playing both baseball and basketball. After high school, he furthered his education at McNeese State University.
Paul’s first job was...
James "Doug" Douglas Richey
Sep 12, 2024
James “Doug” Richey ,76, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024, surrounded by a loving family. Doug was born August 9, 1948, to Bobbie Louise Taylor and James Wallace Richey.
James “Doug” graduated from Lagrange High School where he met Sherry. He graduated from McNeese University with a bachelor’s degree in environmental science. Doug proudly served in the Air Force for four...
George Daniel Baker
Sep 11, 2024
George Daniel Baker, 56, of Ragley passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 in his residence.
Mr. Baker was born on August 11, 1968 in Demopolis, AL where he attended Demopolis High School. He moved to Ragley in 2017 to work for Turner Industries as a rigger, a skill he perfected after more than 25 years of service.
He was deeply cherished...
Jacqueline Sue LaCombe
Sep 11, 2024
Jacqueline Sue LaCombe passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at the age of 72 in a local hospital after battling a lengthy illness. She was born on September 17, 1951 in Jennings, Louisiana to Charles and Violet Miller Desjardine.
Jacqueline graduated from Iowa High School, and has been an office manager and apartment manager in the past, but mostly she was...
James "J.P." Paul Potts
Sep 10, 2024
James "J.P." Potts, 62, of Lake Charles, passed away suddenly on Tuesday September 10, 2024 at a local hospital.
J.P. was a native and longtime resident of Clarksville, Tennessee. He moved his family to Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana thirty years ago to further his career as the manager of Rent-A Center. He also worked as a merchandising and marketing specialist...
Mike Spano
Sep 9, 2024
Mike Spano, 56, of Lake Charles passed away Monday, September 9th, 2024 in the comfort of his home.
Michael accepted Jesus into his heart, and loved sharing the love of Jesus with others. Without doubt the first thing he saw when he opened his eyes was the face of Jesus. We take comfort as believers that when our time on earth...
Frances Lyons
Sep 7, 2024
Frances Eloise Lyons,87, of Sulphur, LA passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Frances was born on November 14, 1936, in Lake Charles, LA to Oscar and Eloise Redding. She was raised in Big Woods, LA and enjoyed being around friends and family the most. Frances loved working on various things in her past time...
Nora Belle Romero
Sep 7, 2024
Nora Belle Romero, 90, passed away on September 7, 2024 in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on August 17, 1934 in Lake Charles, LA to Joe and Anna Romero.
She worked at Gulf National Bank in Lake Charles for many years. She was a loving and caring person. Her favorite pastime was spending quality time with her dogs, Sugar, Duke...
Euphoric Hayze Crawford
Sep 7, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of the beloved Euphoric Hayze Crawford, born on December 27, 2017, in Leesville, LA. Euphoric brought light and joy to everyone she encountered with her vibrant personality and infectious laughter. Her presence could illuminate any room, and her hobbies, which included coloring, painting, making slime, creating beats on her DJ controller, dancing, singing,...
Kate Ortego Thomas
Sep 6, 2024
Kate Thomas, 79, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 6, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 9, 1944, in Ville Platte, Louisiana. She was the daughter of Louis Joseph Ortego and Emma Fontenot Ortego.
She lived most of her life in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She graduated from LaGrange Senior High School (Class of 1962)...
Ellis Mitchell George
Sep 4, 2024
Ellis Mitchell George, 94, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away September 4, 2024. Born on April 12, 1930, Ellis was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, where he spent over 45 years as a dedicated butcher in the grocery industry. His career began at Jake's on Ryan Street, and he later became an integral staff member at Abe's Grocery, where...
Lorraine Marie Johnson
Sep 3, 2024
Lorraine spread sunshine to everyone she met. She was so often described as a sweetheart and such a kind person. She raised seven children and was married only once to Starks Johnson for 70 years when he passed in 2015.
She loved flowers. She was a very good artist, having the ability to look at something and paint it. She also...
Joseph K. Cooper
Sep 2, 2024
Joseph K. “Joe” Cooper, 80, of Lake Charles passed away on September 2, 2024.
Born on January 24, 1944 in Sebring, FL, he graduated from Sebring High School and earned a B.S. degree in Business from Northwestern State University where he met his wife, Elaine, of 53 years. He spent his professional career in oil and gas, land management, and farming...
