Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Aiden Christopher Shotwell
Dec 15, 2022
Aiden Christopher Shotwell, 14, passed away at 4:35 PM on Thursday, December 15, 2022 in a local hospital.
Aiden was born August 6, 2008 in Lake Charles, LA. He was raised in LeBleu Settlement and attended Iowa Middle School until moving to Westlake two years ago. He was a freshman at Westlake High School. Aiden had a love for life...
D.J. Somers
Dec 15, 2022
It is with sad and Heavy Hearts that we announce D.J. Somers passed away Thursday December 15th, 2022, at age 73. DJ left us for what is sure to be his grandest Adventure yet. He was surrounded by family and friends to see him off. Born Walter Wellington Somers Jr in Cleveland Ohio on February 14th, 1949, to Walter and...
Carl Preston Johnson
Dec 15, 2022
Carl Preston Johnson, 98, passed away on December 15, 2022, in a local care facility. Carl was born on March 29, 1924, in Lake Charles, LA to Preston and Hilda Johnson. Carl enjoyed going to his camp enjoying the great outdoors, working in his shop, gardening, hunting and fishing, and being around family and friends. He worked in the Oil...
Caldwell "Willie" Fontenot, Sr.
Dec 15, 2022
Caldwell “Willie” Fontenot, Sr., 83, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 1:45 PM on Thursday, December 15, 2022 in a local hospital.
Mr. Fontenot was born April 10, 1939 in Swords, LA and lived in Lake Charles for the past sixty years. He retired from F. Miller and Son’s Construction, where he dedicated over thirty-five years. He was a...
Richard "Ric" Fontenot
Dec 14, 2022
Richard “Ric” L. Fontenot was born August 16, 1951 in Lubbock, TX, to Malcolm and Amy Fontenot.
A member of the Ville Platte High School class of ’69, Ric then graduated from McNeese State University, with a degree in English. He was a lifelong supporter of his Alma Mater.
He was an English teacher at Pearl Watson Elementary, until he...
Mary Leblanc
Dec 14, 2022
Mary Lucia Tyson LeBlanc, 71, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, after a brief illness. She was born in Lake Charles, LA to Eddie Alton & Florence Rebecca Tyson on September 21, 1951.
Mary was a Sulphur High School Class of 1969 graduate. On May 29, 1970, she married the love of her life...
Barbara Teddlie Bourgeois
Dec 14, 2022
Barbara Jean Bourgeois (Teddlie), a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed into eternal rest at her residence surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 14 at the age of 90.
She was born in Trout, Louisiana and met the love of her life, Charles Bourgeois, while living in Iowa, Louisiana and attending Business School in Lake Charles. Together they...
Donna Gail Turner
Dec 12, 2022
Donna Gail Turner, 70, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 12, 2022, in her Sulphur residence.
Donna was a lifelong Sulphur resident. She enjoyed crocheting and was an avid reader. Donna’s greatest joy was her family; she loved being a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She will be remembered for her love of family and caring heart.
Left to cherish...
Aj Goodfriend
Dec 12, 2022
AJ Goodfriend, 86, of Sulphur passed away Monday, December12, 2022 following a lengthy illness.
AJ was born in Hackberry and was a member of the Sulphur High School Class of 1954. He was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Korean Conflict. AJ was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, St. Vincent DePaul Society, and...
Anita Louise (Bourque) Smith
Dec 12, 2022
Anita Louise (Bourque) Smith, born in Lake Charles on December 8, 1946, daughter of the late Eddie Bourque and Georgette (Smith) Bourque, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022, at the age of 76. Anita attended St. Margaret Catholic Church. She enjoyed cooking, taking care of kids at Nee Nee’s Day Care, and anything needed for her grandchildren. She is preceded...
Sherry "Big Red" Young
Dec 12, 2022
Sherry Ann “Big Red” Young, 71, of Sulphur, LA, passed away on December 12, 2022 in a local care facility.
Ms. Young was born April 29, 1951 in Wiesbaden, Germany and lived most of her life in the Lake Charles / Sulphur areas. During her younger years, she worked as a LPN. She loved to sing karaoke, paint, bake and...
Dr. Ben J. Guilbeau
Dec 11, 2022
Dr. Ben J. Guilbeau, 89 years old, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on September 6, 1933, to Dr. Ben and Natolia Castille Guilbeau in Sunset, LA.
Dr. Guilbeau was valedictorian of his graduating class at Sunset High School. He went on to graduate from the University of Southwestern Louisiana. He...
Mary Elizabeth Hollingsworth
Dec 10, 2022
Mary Elizabeth Hollingsworth, 74, of Sulphur passed on December 10, 2022 in a local hospital. Mary enjoyed spending time with her Golden Girls, taking selfies, going camping and face book. She loved to shop, watch her grandkids sporting events, fishing, and eating crawfish with Andrew. Mary’s favorite pass times were watching CNN and Fox News, daily. She also enjoyed going...
Charlene Ann Babineaux
Dec 9, 2022
Charlene Ann Babineaux, loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, December 9, 2022. Charlene, born on August 20, 1955, was the daughter of Morgan “Black” and Melba Lois (Richard) Faulk. She was a devout Catholic attending St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church, and continuously relied on her faith during...
Carl John Leger
Dec 9, 2022
Carl John Leger, born in Lake Charles on December 14, 1965, son of the late Benoit Leger and Alma Gautreaux Leger, passed away after a brave battle with cancer on Friday, December 9, 2022, at the age of 56. Carl was a 1983 graduate of Barbe High School. He was a rig welder by trade, which allowed him to travel...
Ida Elizabeth Chevallier
Dec 9, 2022
"God is so good, he was so good to me."
Ida Elizabeth Daigle Chevallier, 92, currently of Coppell, TX, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 9th, 2022, following a brief illness surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Chevallier was born August 17, 1930, in Port Arthur, TX to Eucher and Esther Sloane Daigle. Raised in Elton,...
Adriana "Honey" Van Winkle
Dec 9, 2022
Adriana Iva Van Winkle, gained her wings on Friday December 9, 2022, surrounded by her loving Mom, Dad and big brother. Adriana was born on December 8, 2004 in Houston, Texas, and lived in the lake area her whole life.
Even though Adriana faced challenges from the beginning, her strong spirit and determination overcame many obstacles. She experienced and...
Virginia Mae Palumbo
Dec 9, 2022
Virginia Mae Palumbo, “Ginny”
Jesus came to claim her on Dec 9, 2022. She will have a joyful reunion with her grandparents on both sides, her father, Julius and her brother Thomas.
Virginia faced many obstacles in her life, yet she kept a child like faith and attitude. She was incredibly talented; she could sew, knit, and paint. Her services...
Wesley David Debrier
Dec 9, 2022
Wesley David DeBrier, 56, of Lake Charles, passed away on December 9, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on March 11, 1966 in Glendale, CA. to Edwin and Nancy DeBrier and lived in Lake Charles for many years where he worked for the city as a vehicle maintenance foreman.
Wesley loved the Lord and found...
Harry Lee Lejeune
Dec 9, 2022
Harry Lee LeJeune, 88, of Sulphur, La passed away at a local care facility. Harry was born on December 25, 1933, in Iota, LA to Louis and Laura LeJeune.Harry was a farmer and he enjoyed working with his heavy equipment as he prepared the land for growing rice and soybeans. Then he had the joy of watching his crops grow...
