Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Edward "Ed" Cayo Martin
Jun 21, 2021
Edward “Ed” Cayo Martin, 57, died peacefully at home in Jonestown, TX on June 21, 2021.
Ed was born in Newport, VT to Cayo Arthur and Kathryn Lois Henry Martin. He grew up in Lake Charles, LA. He attended Immaculate Conception School, St Louis High School, and graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1981.
Those who knew Ed will...
Joel Christian Alexander
Jun 21, 2021
Joel Christian Alexander was born in Lake Charles, LA to Taiga and Kenneth Alexander Jr. on February 16, 1999.
He was a lifelong resident of Grand Lake, Louisiana, growing up there and graduating from Grand Lake High School, class of 2017.
Joel was easily recognized by his infectious smile, his witty humor and boisterous personality that made everyone laugh....
Keith Perron
Jun 20, 2021
Byron Keith Perron, 65, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021 in the comfort of his brother’s home.
Mr. Perron was born October 05, 1955 in Lake Charles to Larry C. Perron, Sr. and Cecile Chatagnier Perron. He was a graduate of West High School in Davenport, IA. He lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He...
Ray Anthony Fontenot
Jun 20, 2021
Ray Anthony Fontenot, 53 of Iowa, LA, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021, at a local hospice care. He was born on October 14, 1967, in Ville Platte, LA.
He is survived by his wife, Michelle Fontenot; son, Kane Fontenot; granddaughter, Hadiya Elise Fontenot; adopted son, Jovon Bowmen; sons, Drue Bowmen and Ashton Bowmen; his mother, Emily Fontenot; brothers,...
Betty Joyce Richard Hooper
Jun 20, 2021
Betty Joyce Richard Hooper, 70, of Moss Bluff passed away at 5:24 AM on Sunday, June 20, 2021, in a local hospital.
Mrs. Hooper was born on September 21, 1950, in Lafayette and resided in Lake Charles all her life. She devoted herself to taking care of her family and being a caretaker.
Those left to cherish her memory...
James "Jim" Fonda
Jun 20, 2021
James “Jim” Fonda, 77, of Moss Bluff passed away at 1:35 PM on Sunday, June 20, 2021 in a local hospital.
Mr. Fonda was born on September 21, 1943 in Cobleskill, NY, was raised in Houston, and moved back to Cobleskill where he was a graduate of Cobleskill High School. Following graduation, he served in the US Air Force during...
Caleb Cole Mullins
Jun 19, 2021
Caleb Cole Mullins passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021. He was 19 years old and a resident of Gonzales. From the moment Caleb was born he brought joy to everyone he encountered. If you knew him, you couldn't help but to love him. A natural athlete and outdoorsman, Caleb played tournament baseball and loved to fish. Visitation will be...
Charley Everett Mccullough
Jun 19, 2021
Charley Everett McCullough was born in Crowley, LA on July 1, 1934 to John and Zella Merle Hopkins McCullough.
He graduated from Crowley High School, class of 1952 then began attending SLI (now ULL) earning a Bachelor of Science degree with a focus in Physics. He graduated class of 1957. He enlisted into the United States Air Force, receiving an...
Mary Evalen Moore Thoms
Jun 18, 2021
Mary Evalen Moore Thoms was one of nine children born to Walter and Noemie Moore. She was born on March 1, 1933 in Woodworth, Louisiana.
At the age of two, she lost her mother during childbirth and growing up during The Great Depression set the tone of her life. Through all the adversity, she overcame and flourished into the pillar...
Jay Queen
Jun 18, 2021
Alton Joseph “Jay” Queen, 63, of Baytown, TX, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 18, 2021.
Born April 3, 1958 in Pasadena, TX, Jay was a 1976 graduate of Westlake High School, where he played in the band, and attended McNeese State University. He was a longtime member of First Pentecostal Church of Westlake, where he was active with the...
Sophia Suzanne Doré
Jun 17, 2021
Sophia “Sophie” Suzanne Doré, a loving daughter, sister and friend, passed away in the early morning hours of June 17th, 2021 at her home in Baton Rouge, LA at the age of 22.
Sophie attended pre-k through eighth grade and high school at Episcopal Day School, and St. Louis Catholic High School, respectively, where she enjoyed sports like cross country,...
Charlotte Richard
Jun 16, 2021
Charlotte “Sug” Richard, 64, of DeQuincy passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 in her residence. She was born to Warner and Ruby Richard and lived in Lake Charles for 54 years until she moved to DeQuincy.
She is survived by her partner and best friend, Chris A. Dinger of DeQuincy; daughter, Ashley Broussard of Sulphur; son, Adam Broussard...
Alya Christine Duhon
Jun 16, 2021
Alya Christine Duhon, 47, of Lake Charles passed away the day before her 48th birthday at 10:50 AM on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in a local hospital following a brief illness.
Alya was born on June 17, 1973, in Lake Charles where she resided all of her life and was a graduate of Barbe High School. She furthered her education...
Gary Anderson
Jun 16, 2021
Gary Anderson, 83, of Moss Bluff passed away at 4:39 AM on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in his residence.
Mr. Anderson was born on February 21, 1938, in Lake Charles where he resided all of his life and was a graduate of LaGrange High School. He worked and retired as a plumber and pipeline welder and belonged to the Plumbers...
Joan Louise Busch Wallace
Jun 16, 2021
Joan Louise Busch Wallace, passed away on June 16, 2021, in Lake Charles, LA. Joan was born on September 14, 1935, in Lake Charles, LA. She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. She graduated from Sulphur High School in 1953 and was class valedictorian. Joan was a flag bearer for the Royal Clippers and was very involved in school activities. ...
Phillip J. Billiot
Jun 16, 2021
Phillip Joseph Billiot, 66, of Carlyss passed away peacefully in his home after a 1-1/2 year hard fought battle with cancer.
Although he was an extremely difficult man to get along with most times, he was an excellent entertainer/teacher to his children and grandchildren during their younger years: He built things for them to play on; laughed and joked...
Evelyn Vivian Searcy
Jun 15, 2021
Evelyn Vivian Searcy, 83 of Lake Charles, LA was called Home on June 15, 2021 while in the comfort of her home.
She was born in Lake Charles, LA on September 15, 1937 to Ben and Mabel Leaggo.
She grew up in Lake Charles, attending St. Charles Academy. Growing up across the street from the skating rink brought her to...
Debbie Hampton
Jun 15, 2021
Debbie Lynn Hampton, 65, passed away peacefully at her residence on June 15, 2021.
Debbie was born September 25, 1955 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Cranford and Vina Ortego. She was a caring and devoted wife and mother. Even after becoming a great grandmother, her desire to adventure life kept on. Her joy and laughter permeated those around her and...
Fred Taylor "Tee" Smith, Jr.
Jun 15, 2021
Fred Taylor “Tee” Smith, Jr. passed away June 15, 2021, in his home, with his loving family at his side.
A life-long resident of Lake Charles, Tee was born February 23, 1947, to Mary Ellen Gayle Smith and Fred Taylor Smith, Sr. He was a 1965 graduate of Lake Charles High School and a 1989 graduate of McNeese State University. ...
Victoria Sue Hantz
Jun 14, 2021
Victoria Sue Hantz, 61, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021. Victoria was born on February 14, 1960, in Grove City, PA to David and Joann Covert.
She enjoyed riding motorcycles, gardening, and reading books.
Those left to cherish her memory are her two children, Christina Domingue and husband Joshua and Jonathan Frederick; two grandchildren, Shianne and Ethan; five siblings,...
