Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Marie Richard
Dec 25, 2021
Marie Richard, 87, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2021. Marie was a member of Allegro-Roadrunners Club, Calcasieu Boat Club, and the Port Arthur Boat Club. She was a lifetime member of PTA. Marie loved traveling, camping, and cooking for her family.
Marie is survived by her son, Tony Richard and wife, Vickie of Carlyss, LA; her daughter, Jo Ann...
Donald D. Dixon Jr.
Dec 25, 2021
Donald D. Dixon, Jr., 70, former Lake Charles Chief of Police, died Christmas Day at his residence after a sudden illness.
He was Chief for 17 years until his retirement in 2019.
Don was born in Washington, Missouri and graduated from Dixie Hollins High School in St. Petersburg, Florida. He received a football scholarship to Southern Illinois University and played...
David Samuel Park
Dec 25, 2021
David Samuel Park was born December 2, 1922 in Boularderie, Canada to George and Florence Park.
His parents moved to Barre, Vermont where he attended Spaulding High School. In 1940, at age of 17 he was called to serve his country, enlisting in the United States Navy. Upon receiving an honorable discharge in 1946, he continued to serve his country...
Daryl Leo Flynn
Dec 25, 2021
Daryl Leo Flynn lived his life exactly the way he wanted. He wasn’t afraid to switch things up and pursue a dream. He had a vision for the path less travelled, and he followed it, for better or worse. Sure, life brought him through nightmarish twists and turns, as life will do, but he always came back to what he...
Sr. Mary A. Iye, Dmmm
Dec 25, 2021
Sunrise October 18th, 1955
Sunset December 25th, 2021
Sister Mary Anayochukwu Iye was the second daughter of Mr. Benjamin Onuoha and Ms. Agnes Adamma Onuoha of Okatta in Ihitte Uboma Local Government-Imo State Nigeria.
Her father died incredibly young, and her late mother braved raising her two young boys and two girls alone.
Her mother was the leader of Christian...
Martin Fredrick Vidrine
Dec 25, 2021
Martin Fredrick Vidrine was born December 17, 1962 in Las Vegas, NV to Edson and Erma Vidrine.
He attended and graduated from Vidrine High School. In 1997 he enlisted into the United States Army, until he was honorably discharged due to service injury in December 1998.
He was most recently employed with Fusilier Bail Bonds, but his passion was for...
Joseph N. "Blanco" Bourgeois, Sr.
Dec 24, 2021
Joseph N. “Blanco” Bourgeois, Sr., 92, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 5:25 PM on Friday, December 24, 2021 in a care center in Broussard, LA.
Mr. Bourgeois was born July 29, 1929 in Church Point, LA. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was the owner and operator of Lake City Painters and Sandblasters for forty...
Zachary Saul Menard
Dec 24, 2021
Zachary Saul Menard, 37, of Sulphur went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 24, 2021. Zachary was born on December 13, 1984.
Zachary was a native of Sulphur. He loved to fish, hunt and all sports, but most of all he loved helping others. The most important things in his life were his family and friend,...
Roxanne Lynn Duhon
Dec 24, 2021
Roxanne Lynn Duhon, 67, of Sulphur, LA passed away on December 24, 2021.
Roxanne was born on May 27, 1954, to Troupe and Georgie Hayes in Westlake, LA. She enjoyed being around her family and her grandchildren. Roxanne graduated from Westlake High School.
Those left to cherish her memory are husband of 32 years, Alvin Duhon; daughter, Tracy Dufresne, son,...
John W. Bleich
Dec 24, 2021
John William Bleich, 75 of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Friday December 24, 2021 at his home.John was born on October 5th 1946 to Myrtis Warrington Bleich in Clarksdale, MS. He graduated from Sulphur High School class of 1964. He went on to study pharmacy at Northeastern University in Monroe until 1966.John proudly served his country in the US...
Mark Anthony Williams
Dec 23, 2021
Mark Anthony Williams, Sr. was born in Lake Charles, LA on August 7, 1959, to Willie Williams and Beulah Morris.
Mark was a 1977 graduate of Washington High School. He was an outstanding athlete and played basketball. They called him rifle man because of his long arms and his ability to shoot the ball from all angles.
Mark’s children are...
James Ogea
Dec 23, 2021
James Ogea, 90, of Lake Charles, died at 8:30 am on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Mr. Ogea was born on March 16, 1931 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Victoria Nelson Ogea and Simeon Ogea. He graduated from LaGrange High School and McNeese Junior College before continuing his education at Louisiana Tech in Ruston...
Ted Drott
Dec 23, 2021
A devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an avid sportsman, Ted Drott lived a full and happy life. Born in 1931 to Theodore and Frances Taylor Drott, Ted was raised in Oakdale, Louisiana until at seventeen he lied about his age to join the Air Force early. He served as a clerk typist from 1948-1952 and was stationed on...
Roosevelt Guidry Jr.
Dec 22, 2021
Roosevelt Guidry, Jr., 92 passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home in Lake Charles on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. He was born on December 8, 1929 to Elmyre and Roosevelt Guidry, Sr. in Plaquemine, LA.
Roosevelt was the oldest of seven children. He was a strong, influential, self-made man who lived by his actions. He believed in doing...
Ruby Marie Dupuie Nunez
Dec 22, 2021
Ruby Marie Dupuie Nunez, 90, passed on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.
She was born on September 16, 1931 in Grand Chenier, LA to Delma and Edia Swire.
She loved the outdoors, flowers, fishing, crabbing and spending time with her grandchildren. She was the lunchroom manager for nearly 20 years at Grand Chenier Elementary School where the students enjoyed her food....
Clannie Rogers
Dec 22, 2021
Clannie James Rogers, 57, of Lake Charles, Passed away on December 22, 2021 at his residence in Lake Charles.
Clannie was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles.
Preceding Clannie in death was his father, Allen Lawrence Rogers. He is survived by his mother, Shirley Fruge Rogers; his children, Courtney Rogers, Moss Bluff; Amy Rogers (Jared), Moss Bluff; and...
Adrian Ward
Dec 22, 2021
Adrian Lamar Ward, 70 passed away in a local hospital on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. He was born on August 12, 1951, to William Glenn and Esther Faye Merrill Ward in Beaumont, TX.
Adrian was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother. He loved the outdoors and loved to hunt.
Left to cherish his memory are, his beloved...
Lonnie Joseph Neveu
Dec 21, 2021
Lonnie Joseph Neveu, 79, passed away in a local care facility on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, in the company of his family. He was born on April 27, 1942, to Lionel and Teresa Neveu (née Delahoussaye), both of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years Lois Neveu (née Orsot) and daughter Pennie...
Karen "Kay" Smith
Dec 21, 2021
Karen “Kay” Nelson Smith, 64, of Lake Charles passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 in a Baytown, TX hospital.
Kay was born on August 21, 1957 in Lake Charles where she was a graduate of LaGrange High School. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and retired as an administrative assistant in Children’s Ministries at Trinity. For nearly 30...
