Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Janice S. Blanchard
Feb 14, 2023
Janice S. Blanchard, 80 years old, passed away on February 14, 2023 in a local hospice care facility surrounded by her family. She was born on August 16, 1942 to Nick and Enora Hymel Scardina in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy in Baton Rouge, and attended Our Lady of the Lake Nursing School. She...
Charles A. Rue
Feb 14, 2023
Charles Arthur Rue, 83, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
A visitation will be held at Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles on Friday February 17, 2023 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home. The following day, Saturday February 18th, visitation will be held at Trinity Baptist Church beginning at 9:30 AM...
Sheron Marie O'Quinn
Feb 14, 2023
Sheron Marie O’Quinn was born May 1, 1941, the eldest of five children born to the late Allen Matthew and Dorothy Rita Pousson.
She attended St. Margaret Catholic School, LaGrange High School and was a lifelong and devoted member of St. Margaret Catholic Church.
Through a friend, she met Arthur, the man she would marry and on August 1959 they...
Charles Donahue Burton
Feb 13, 2023
Charles Donahue Burton, 81, of Sulphur, LA died on February 13, 2023. Charles was born on March 22, 1941, in Iota, LA to Joseph and Josephine Burton.
Charles enjoyed wood working, gardening, cooking, softball, golfing, and his Tuesday night poker game. He was known for his generous love of family time at barbecues for every holiday and get togethers...
Gail Anderson
Feb 13, 2023
Maria Gail Anderson, 84, of Lake Charles, died February 13, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Gail was born in Norco, LA. On July 10, 1938 to Albert and Alma Montz. She was a lifetime resident of Louisiana, a graduate of Sulphur High School and received a Bachelor Degree in Liberal Arts from McNeese State University.
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Timothy "Tim" Beaugh
Feb 13, 2023
Timothy “Tim” Beaugh, 63, of Lafayette passed away peacefully at 12:10 PM on Monday, February 13, 2023 in a Lafayette hospital.
Tim was born July 16, 1959 in Lake Charles, LA. He graduated from LaGrange High School then furthered his education at Sowela Technical Institute where he obtained his certification as an electronic technician. He moved to Lafayette in...
Michael Paul Lacombe
Feb 12, 2023
Michael Paul LaCombe, 53, of Lake Charles passed away at 10:41 PM on Sunday, February 12, 2023 in a local hospital.
Paul was born on July 11, 1969 in Lake Charles where he was a lifelong resident and a graduate of Parkway Christian Academy. He began his 34-year career as a second generation production operator and later assumed the title...
Deborah "Debby" Marie Mann
Feb 10, 2023
Deborah “Debby” Marie Mann, born in Palo Alto, CA on December 30, 1952, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, at the age of 70, following a brave battle with cancer. She was a graduate of Iowa High School. Debby worked as a dispatcher for several different law enforcement agencies. Along with crafts, listening to music, Debby enjoyed fishing and spending...
Charles Eugene Chassay
Feb 10, 2023
Charles Eugene Chassay, 80, entered into God's heavenly presence February 10, 2023. His strong will to live a full life, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, friends, and many supporters carried him throughout his recent courageous struggle.
Charles was born on April 24, 1942 in Chicago, IL to Roger Paul Chassay, Sr. and Ruby...
Orgy Joseph Broussard
Feb 10, 2023
Orgy Joseph Broussard, born December 29, 1926, son of the late Hypolite and Leola (Stewart) Broussard, passed way Friday, February 10, 2023, at age 96. Orgy was member of the Cajun French Music Association Hall of Fame. He was a constable for 32 years and was the 2020 Constable of the year in the state of Louisiana. Orgy worked as...
Amber Dawn Billings
Feb 10, 2023
Amber Billings, 40 years old, was born on November 22, 1982, in Lake Charles, LA. She passed away in her home on February 10, 2023. Amber was fiercely passionate about her friends. She was a Barbe High School graduate. She will always have the biggest space in the hearts of the loved ones she leaves behind.
Those left to cherish...
Kenneth Daniel "Danny" Fontenot
Feb 9, 2023
Kenneth Daniel (Danny) Fontenot, 72, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 in a local care facility.
Cremation has been entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff.
Daren Lebleu
Feb 9, 2023
LeBleu Settlement - Daren LeBleu, born in Lake Charles, son of the late Fredrick and Mary Jane (Fontenot) LeBleu, passed away in a local hospital on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at the age of 58. Daren, a graduate of Iowa High School, worked for Evangeline Maid. He enjoyed woodworking, watching sports, fishing, and most of all, spending time with his...
Leo "J.J." Landry
Feb 9, 2023
Leo “J.J.” Landry, 4, of Lake Charles, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023.
Those left to cherish his memories are parents, Aaron Landry and Charlee Thibodeaux; grandparents, Scott and Cathy Landry and brother, Zander Landry; great aunt and uncle, Steve and Larran Gieger; great grandmother, Judy Landry; aunts and uncles, Angela Breaux, Michael Breaux, Joey(Amanda) Breaux, Chris (Kate) Breaux,...
Cornelia Louise Fontenot
Feb 8, 2023
Connie L. Fontenot, 60 years old, was born June 23, 1962 to Regina and Edward Bonvillain in Ragley, LA.
At 7:58 a.m. on February 8, 2023 Connie took her first step into heaven.
Connie loved life, she loved people and knew how to love people well. She had a gift for giving people a safe place to shine and be...
Gerald Dwayne "Bubby" Saucier
Feb 7, 2023
Bubby was preceded in death by his parents; Wanda Elaine Saucier McFarlin, R. J. “Frenchie” Saucier, and stepson; Joseph Trenton Herring.Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 36 years; Patrice Pruitt Saucier, his sons; Lester Saucier and wife Leslie Sazon, Gerald Saucier Pilkey and Jamie Hagan, daughters-in-law; Yenid Herring and Lori Hagan, granddaughters; Lucille Saucier and...
Elia Thibodeaux Prudhomme
Feb 6, 2023
Elia Prudhomme, 90, born Thibodeaux, entered into eternal rest at 3:30 AM on Monday, February 6, 2023.
Born on October 16, 1932 to Joseph and Octavia Thibodeaux, she lived in Church Point until marrying Rodney Prudhomme in 1951. It was then that they moved to Lake Charles where they lived, worked, worshipped and raised their 4 children. They were members...
Mary Bellon Gerard
Feb 6, 2023
Lacassine- Mary Bellon Gerard, born in Lacassine on December 3, 1939, daughter of the late Louis and Thea (Marcantel) Bellon, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, at the age of 83. Mary was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and served with the Catholic Daughters. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and being with family. Mary worked at Market...
Anthony James Beaugh
Feb 6, 2023
Anthony James “Tony” Beaugh, 74 years old, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 7, 1948 to Leopold and Mary Aguillard Beaugh in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Mr. Beaugh was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, LA. He was the owner of L & A Construction, and was a talented...
Edward Calvin Pickett
Feb 5, 2023
Edward Calvin Pickett, born on March 15, 1968, son of the late Edward Cecil Pickett, and Sharon Janell Baily, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023, surrounded by his loving and devoted family, after a courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 54. Edward was a diesel mechanic, and enjoyed tinkering on just about any machine he could get his...
