Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lou Williams Stone
Feb 18, 2023
Louvicie “Lou” Williams Stone passed away on February 18, 2023 in New Braunfels, TX. She was born December 23, 1937, to Hugh and Nettie Williams in Lake Charles, LA.
Lou was preceded in death by her parents and two daughters, Jennifer Lee Harris and Robin Gail Edwards. Also, preceding her were brothers, Andrew “Junior” Landry, Arthur Lee Landry, and...
Jennifer Gayle Manard
Feb 17, 2023
Jennifer Gayle Manard, 46, of Sulphur passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, February 17, 2023.
Jennifer was a lifelong Sulphur resident and a 1994 Sulphur High School graduate. She attended Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church and made her Cursillo in 2012. Jennifer loved sports and was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and Alabama. She had...
Teri "Toot Toot" Jane Ledoux
Feb 17, 2023
Teri Jane LeDoux, 51, passed away on February 17, 2023, in the comfort of her home. Teri was born on August 19, 1971, in Sulphur, LA, to AJ, Jr. and Karla Simmons. She enjoyed the outdoors, camping and reading. Teri’s friends and family were very special to her.
Teri is survived by her husband of 36 years, Kelvin; one...
Ricky Layne Lambert
Feb 17, 2023
Ricky Layne Lambert, 62, of Sulphur passed away Friday February 17, 2023.
Ricky was a member and Finance Officer for Sons of American Legion Sqd. 179 of Sulphur, LA. He followed his father’s career and worked as an operator of civil heavy equipment for 48 years in SWLA for various companies in the lake area.
To cherish his memories,...
Frederick Martin
Feb 17, 2023
Frederick Martin, 88, passed away in Lake Charles, LA on February 17, 2023.
His funeral service will be held at Johnson Funeral Home in Lake Charles, LA on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 2 p.m. Rev. Paul Jussen will officiate. Burial will follow the service in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday from 11...
Allen James Viator
Feb 17, 2023
Allen James Viator, 90, of Lake Charles passed away at 12:50 PM on Friday, February 17, 2023 in a local hospital.
Mr. Viator was born on July 23, 1932 in Lafayette where he was raised before moving to Lake Charles. His career brought him to New Iberia for several years before returning to Lake Charles where he lived the rest...
Eddie Cranston Anderson
Feb 17, 2023
Eddie Cranston Anderson was born in Lafayette, Louisiana on April 15, 1955, son of the late Milton Anderson, Sr., and Elma Jack Anderson. He passed away February 17, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones. Eddie was a loving brother, uncle, and friend. He never met a stranger, was the life of the party, and known for being a very dapper...
Maurice Louis Gold
Feb 16, 2023
Maurice Louis Gold, 83, of Lake Charles passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Gold was born in Baton Rouge, LA where he was raised and educated. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree, Pre-Pharmacy from Louisiana State University, and his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Northeast University. Mr. Gold began his career as...
Lena Marie Comeaux
Feb 16, 2023
With heartfelt sadness, we announce the passing of Lena T. Comeaux on February 16, 2023 at the age of 87, our loving and devoted wife, mother, granny, great granny to all whose lives she touched.
She was born on June 27, 1935 to Duplichain and Odette Newman Trahan. Lena attended LaGrange High School. Her exceptional intelligence led her to become...
Charles Berchman Colligan
Feb 15, 2023
Charles Berchman Colligan, 68, late of Hackberry, presently of Singer, Louisiana, passed away on February 15, 2023 at his home. Known by most as Charlie B. or Crash, he made friends wherever he went, and will be greatly missed by those who knew him.
Throughout his life, Charlie loved being with others. During his teen and college years, he...
Dannie Edward Fontenot
Feb 15, 2023
Dannie Edward Fontenot, 69, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, as his Lord and Savior called him home. He was a long-time resident of Ragley, Louisiana.
Dannie was born on October 26, 1953 to Edward and Annie (Ewing) Fontenot. He was a graduate of Sam Houston High...
Windell Ray Burchfield
Feb 15, 2023
Windell Ray Burchfield, born in Amity, Arkansas on December 3, 1934, son of the late Noel Burchfield and Chloie Grant Burchfield, passed away in Riverview, Florida on February 15, 2023, at the age of 88. Windell was a graduate of Boonville High School, California and was a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church, Riverview, Florida and also St. Mary Catholic...
Joan Cowen
Feb 14, 2023
Joan Marie Cowen, 66, of Lake Charles passed away on February 14, 2023 at a local hospital surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born on May 17, 1956 in Sioux City, Iowa to Alvin and Patricia Sedlacek.
Joan graduated from East High School in Sioux City, Iowa in 1974. Joan met the love of her life, Wayne, in...
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...
