Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Candace Vincent
May 27, 2026
Candace Montgomery Vincent passed away on May 27, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
Born and raised in Sulphur, Louisiana, Candace was born to Harry Montgomery and the late Dorthy “Dot” Montgomery.
Candace was the beloved spouse of the late Bradley Vincent and the parent of one child, Heidi Vincent. Candace was also the Nanny “Brown Nanny” of Bradlei Farnum, Sailor Rose, Georgi’ Mais’,...
Helen Marie Oliver Fusilier
May 27, 2026
Helen Marie Oliver Fusilier, 80, of Lake Charles passed away at 6:15 AM on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 in a local care facility.
Born on January 8, 1946, in Crowley, Ms. Fusilier was raised there and attended Crowley High School. As an adult, she moved to Lake Charles, where she made her home for her family. She had a love for dancing and cooking...
James Davis Balfa
May 27, 2026
OBITUARY PENDING:
James Davis Balfa, 84, of Lake Charles passed away Thursday, May 27, 2026 in a local care facility.
Funeral services will be at 6:00 PM Wednesday, June 3, 2026 in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home in Lake Charles. Monsignor Harry Greig will officiate. Interment services will be a private at Highland Memorial Park. Visitation Wednesday will be from 2:00...
Foster Jude Fontenot
May 25, 2026
Foster Jude Fontenot, 50, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026. He was born in Lake Charles on August 12, 1975, to Carolyn Ann Foreman and Belvin Lane Fontenot.
Foster was a graduate of St. Louis Catholic High School, and he continued his education and graduated from McNeese State University with a bachelor’s degree in business management. He proudly served his country...
Benjamin Joseph Parton
May 24, 2026
Benjamin (Ben) Joseph Parton, 41 passed away from his earthly life on Sunday, May 24th, 2026 in Conroe, Tx.
Ben was born August 5, 1984 in Lake Charles, La. and resided the majority of his life in Moss Bluff/Ragley, La. with having recently moved to Conroe, Tx.
He honorably served in the United States Army from 2002-2006, stationed at Kileen, Tx. During...
Chad Emery Leger
May 23, 2026
Chad Emery Leger, 36, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026. He was born on September 18, 1989, in Houston, Texas, to Richard and Michelle Leger.
Chad grew up in Welsh, Louisiana, where he attended Welsh High School. He had a sharp mind and enjoyed the challenge and strategy of playing chess. During his school years, he was a member of...
"Jack" Jacque Artie Dore
May 23, 2026
Jacque Artie Dore, 75, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026 in Houston, TX.
Mr. Dore was a native of Detroit, MI and lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Lake Charles High School. He later enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served as an aircraft mechanic. He worked most...
Lavern McDaniel
May 23, 2026
Lavern McDaniel passed away on May 23, 2026, at the age of 80 and went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born on May 21, 1946, to the late Edward and Nettie Dowden McDaniel.
Lavern was a big-hearted and generous soul. He could have fun anywhere and with anyone, even with something as simple as...
Sondra Fox
May 22, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sondra Elaine Collins Fox, aged 87, who entered her eternal Heavenly rest on May 22, 2026. Born on February 5, 1939, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Sondra lived a life filled with love, resilience, and passion for the beauty that surrounds us.Sondra was a beloved mother to her three daughters: Jody Bean Vince,...
Eula Mae Roussell
May 22, 2026
Eula Mae Roussell passed away peacefully on May 22, surrounded by the love of her family after a life filled with faith, family, cooking, and caring for others.
Eula Mae was born on May 10th in Hathaway to Ida and Hubert Labove. She was a devoted wife, mother, mawmaw, sister, and friend who spent her life loving the people around her...
Stephen Carl Mouton
May 22, 2026
Stephen Carl Mouton, known by everyone as "Mouton," passed away on May 22, 2026, at the age of 59. Born on February 11, 1967, Mouton lived life loudly, lovingly, and with a heart that never stopped giving.
Mouton was the kind of man who made an impression everywhere he went. Playful by nature, he loved picking on the people he cared...
Leonard Ray Bourque
May 21, 2026
Lifelong Lake Charles resident Leonard Ray Bourque, 78, departed this life on Thursday, May 21, 2026. He drew his final breaths surrounded by his sons Steven and Paul, and his daughters-in-law Emily and Linda.
Leonard started his young adult life in the Navy, where he was stationed in Hawaii. Later, Leonard spent his life working on the open road as a...
Danny Lewis Hillebrandt
May 21, 2026
Danny Lewis Hillebrandt, 71, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026. He was born on October 11, 1954, in Jennings, Louisiana, to Lewis and Patricia Palmer Hillebrandt.
Danny served his country honorably in the United States Navy. Throughout his life, he was known as a hardworking man, using his skills as a pipe welder and mechanic by trade. He had a...
Cornelia LeBouef
May 21, 2026
Cornelia LeBouef, 77, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, in Sulphur, Louisiana. She was born on April 11, 1949, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to James and Harriett Holland Newton.
Cornelia was a faithful Christian and an original member of Christian Life Church in Vinton, Louisiana. Her faith was an important part of her life, and she carried it with grace,...
Charles Joseph "CJ" Christ
May 20, 2026
On May 20, 2026 at age 97 C.J. Christ's life ended on the exact day of his beloved mother's death in 1963. It was she who was the bedrock of his Catholic faith and the moral director of his accomplishments she instilled in him for the love of God and family.
At the end of life, folks either die with...
Lidian Fae Richard
May 20, 2026
Lidian Fae Theriot Richard returned to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, after living a full and happy life.
Mrs. Richard was born on January 23, 1946, in Grand Chenier, Louisiana to Charlie and Macilda Theriot. Mrs. Richard was a proud 1964 graduate of South Cameron High School. She was a life-long and proud member of St. Eugene Catholic...
Helen Domingue
May 19, 2026
Helen Domingue, 96, passed away on May 19, 2026. She enjoyed gardening, riding her bicycle and caring for her family
Helen is survived by one daughter Wanda Conner, one son David Domingue, three grandchildren Steven Domingue, Stephanie Welch and husband Charles and Eric Conner, one sister Mary Delosey, 6 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren, son in law Philip Lapoint and...
Hayward John Labbe Sr.
May 19, 2026
On May 19, 2026, Hayward John Labbe’ Sr passed away at the age of 81 and went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ. Mr. Labbe’ was born on November 3, 1944 to the late Joseph Sr. and Marjorie DelaHoussaye Labbe’. At a young age, he moved with his family from Cade, LA to Lake Charles, LA, where he grew...
Linda LaBauve McElveen
May 19, 2026
Linda LaBauve McElveen, 86, was united with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Linda was born on July 8, 1939, in Lake Arthur, Louisiana, to her loving parents, Felix and Laura LaBauve. The LaBauve family later moved to Lake Charles, Louisiana, where Linda attended Marion High School and graduated with honors in 1958.
Following high school, Linda...
Stephanie Leigh Rivera Andara
May 16, 2026
Stephanie Leigh Rivera Andara, 35, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in a Shreveport, Louisiana hospital. She was born on February 20, 1991, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to William and Rebecca Olivier Miller.
Stephanie will be remembered as a devoted mother, loving wife, daughter, sister, and friend. Her children were the center of her life, and she cared deeply for...
