Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Louise Theresa Thibodeaux
Oct 3, 2023
Louise Theresa Thibodeaux, 86, of Sulphur, LA passed away on October 3, 2023, in a local hospital surrounded by her loving family. Louise was born on July 18, 1937, in Vinton, LA to Joseph and Melva Chesson. She enjoyed camping and spending time enjoying the great outdoors and the peaceful retreats over the years. Louise loved people dearly and never...
Judy Ann Gibson
Oct 3, 2023
Judy Ann Gibson, 78, passed away on October 3, 2023 in her home. She was born on October 15, 1944, in Lufkin, Texas, to William and Ann Bailey Birdwell.
Mrs. Gibson resided in Lake Charles most of her life, and in Moss Bluff for the past 25 years. She enjoyed traveling, watching tv and playing games on her computer....
William Ford Mcnabb
Oct 2, 2023
William “Billy” Ford McNabb, 74, of Carlyss, passed away in a local hospital Monday, October 2, 2023. Billy loved being a husband, father, and grandfather above anything. He was loyal to a fault and was always concerned about his family and friends before himself. Billy was an avid shrimper and fisherman. He was a jack of all trades and mastered...
John Collins "Johnny" Suydam
Oct 1, 2023
John Collins "Johnny" Suydam, 80, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2023, at a local care facility. He was born on October 26, 1942, in Birmingham, AL, to Jack and Blanche Collins Suydam.
Johnny was a remarkable man, known for his caring nature, generosity, and boundless compassion. His quick wit, intelligence, and magnetic personality endeared him to all who knew...
Linda Marie Hanks
Oct 1, 2023
Linda Marie Hanks, age 76, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday      October 1, 2023.  She was born on October 8, 1946 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to the    late Wilbert and Dorothy DeRouen.
She was a faithful member of St. Theodore Catholic Church and a dedicated member of the St. Theodore Altar Society for many years. Â Linda was a...
Marilyn C. Bourque
Oct 1, 2023
Marilyn Carol Lavoi Bourque, 81, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Bourque was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Lake Charles High School and Demmons School of Beauty. During her younger years, she had a little shop at the side of her home where she welcomed friends...
Frank J. Fontenot, Sr.
Oct 1, 2023
Frank James Fontenot, Sr., 78, of LeBleu Settlement passed away at 1:15 AM on Sunday, October 1, 2023 in a local hospital.
Mr. Fontenot was born on August 25, 1945 in Elton and moved to Lake Charles where  he lived until moving to LeBleu Settlement. At the age of 17, he joined the US Navy and was honorably discharged.  He...
Katherine Backlund
Sep 30, 2023
Katherine Renee Backlund, 64, of Dry Creek and formerly from Hackberry passed away on September 30, 2023, in a local hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Katherine was born on June 30, 1959, in Lake Charles, LA to Edwin and Naomi Penny. Katherine enjoyed being around family and friends along with supporting the 4H and agriculture programs in Southwest Louisiana...
Helen T. Bourque
Sep 30, 2023
Helen T. Bourque, age 99, passed away on September 30, 2023, at her home in Lake Charles, Louisiana, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 13, 1924, in Kaplan, Louisiana, and was the daughter of Nelson and Josephine Toups.
Helen married the love of her life, John E. Bourque on March 1, 1947, a love that lasted...
Thomas Jerome Daly
Sep 29, 2023
Thomas Jerome Daly, 70, of Lake Charles passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023.
Mr. Daly was a native of Lake Charles and was born on April 2, 1953 to Jerome and Ann Daly. Â Tommy, as he was known by, met his wife, Lannette Theriot, in first grade at ICS and have been together ever since, with 49 years of...
Jose Joel Sedano
Sep 29, 2023
Jose Joel Sedano, 31, of Sulphur, LA passed away on September 29, 2023. Joel was born on February 27, 1992, in Lake Charles, LA to Melissa and Jose Sedano.
Joel had a smile that would light up any room he entered. He had a kind heart and a love for life that would bring joy to all those around him....
Barbara Ann Newman
Sep 28, 2023
Barbara Ann Stone Newman, 85, of Sulphur, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023, surrounded by her family.
A lifelong Sulphur resident, Barbara retired from Calcasieu Parish School Board. On Christmas Eve 2020, she accepted the Lord as her personal Saviour. Barbara loved cooking, family gatherings, and her dogs. Her grandchildren were the center of her life; she loved cooking for...
Julius Carl Thompson
Sep 27, 2023
Julius Carl Thompson, Jr., born in Lake Charles on April 21, 1947, son of Julius and Carrie Marie (Fusilier) Thompson, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at the age of 76 at Christus Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles. Born and raised in Lake Charles, JC spent his life in Louisiana, Colorado, and Brazil, residing in Lake Charles for...
Mary Staub Rhoden
Sep 27, 2023
Mary Staub Rhoden, 93, took her first breath in heaven on September 27, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 30, 1929 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Harold W., Sr. and Thelma Webre Staub.
Mary grew up in the Irish Channel neighborhood of New Orleans. Having been a part of a large family of 7 children,...
Vickie Darlene Gibson
Sep 27, 2023
Vickie Darlene Gibson, peacefully passed away on September 27, 2023, at the lake house in Toledo Bend, Louisiana.
Vickie was born on September 20, 1954, in Port Arthur, TX and traveled all over the world to places such as Saudi Arabia, India, and Nepal before settling in Sulphur, Louisiana.
Vickie is survived by her beloved husband, Don Gibson, who stood...
Patrick Tara Labruyere Sr.
Sep 27, 2023
Patrick Tara LaBruyere, Sr., born in Gulfport, MS on August 23, 1952, passed away in his residence on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at the age of 71. Patrick was a boat captain for Haliburton and owner operator of Direct Trucking, LLC. He enjoyed playing cards, camping and working in his shop. Pat was at his happiest when he was surrounded...
Lionel J. Talbot
Sep 26, 2023
Lionel Joseph Talbot, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 26, 2023 in Sulphur, surrounded by his family.
Lionel was a native of Epping, New Hampshire and a long time resident of Lake Charles. He met the love of his life, Jeanne Eva Rougeau, while dutifully and honorably serving our country in the United States Air Force. After just a...
