Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Marlene Pousson Gentry
Apr 23, 2022
Marlene Pousson Gentry, born in Iowa on November 8, 1932, daughter of Acard and Ida (LeFranc) Pousson, passed away in Lafayette on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the age of 89. Marlene was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Fenton. She worked at The Monsanto Co for many years and retired from Miller House of Sports. She...
Charles "Charley" Ray Moore
Apr 23, 2022
Charles Ray Moore, 50, of Sulphur, La passed away April 23, 2022, in Shreveport, LA. He was a native and lifelong resident of Sulphur and worked in the construction industry.
Survivors include two sons; Dustin Craig Moore and Cody Ray White; one daughter; Lexy Moore all of Sulphur; one sister, Kristy Lynn Moore; a brother, Jason Paul Moore both of...
Mayona Steed
Apr 22, 2022
Mayona Paula Steed was one of two children born to Thad and Nellie Fontenot. She was born January 28, 1936 in Kinder, LA.
She attended Kinder High School, then began working at a dry cleaners in Lake Charles. It was here she would meet Rodney Steed, a young serviceman from Portland, Oregon stationed at Chennault Air Force Base
Together they...
Lura Johnson
Apr 22, 2022
Lura Johnson, 61, of Ragley, passed away suddenly at her home on Friday April 22, 2022.
Lura was a longtime resident of Crosby, TX and relocated last year to Ragley, LA with her husband, Brent, to be closer to their children and grandchildren. She retired last year from Insurica in Baytown, TX after 30 years. Lura enjoyed the outdoors, gardening...
Olaf Joseph James John Virgadamo
Apr 22, 2022
James Virgadamo, 80, of Sulphur, passed away on April 22, 2022, in a local hospital. A Lake Charles native, James was a retired Sergeant with the Department of Transportation Weights and Standards. He was also a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corps, having served two tours in the Vietnam War as a radio operator with 7th Communications Battalion attached...
Christina Diane Weishampel
Apr 21, 2022
Iowa – Christina Diane Weishampel, born in Galveston, Texas on November 19, 1977, daughter of Bro. Alan and Patricia Weishampel, completed her earthly journey and is now with our Lord on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at the age of 44. A graduate of Iowa High School, Christina was a lead cook and kitchen supervisor for many restaurants in the Lake...
William Franklin Carter
Apr 21, 2022
William Franklin Carter, 80 years old, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022. He was born on December 28, 1941 to Herbert Franklin Carter and Ruby Lee Riddle Carter in Lecompte, LA.
In 1962, William "Wild Bill" joined the United States Air Force. He was a Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Specialist for over 20 years. He was a country boy who got...
Jimmy Claude Harmon
Apr 21, 2022
Jimmy Harmon, 71 years old, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022 in Lake Charles, LA. He was born on September 26, 1950 to Leroy Harmon and Thelma Louise Bumgarner Harmon in Banner Elk, NC.
Jimmy spent his early childhood in Banner Elk, and moved with his family to Statesville, NC when he was a teenager. His first job was working...
Edward Charles Stevenson
Apr 21, 2022
Edward Charles Stevenson was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles, LA. He honorably and faithfully served our country in the United States Navy. As a provider for his family, Eddie worked his career as an operator at Arch Chemicals, formerly known as Olin Chemical Plant, retiring after 30+ years of loyal service. He was a business owner of...
Julia Maxie Jeane
Apr 20, 2022
Julia Maxie Jeane was born on April 3, 2022 at 3:48 AM to parents, James and Jessica Jeane. After touching so many lives with her story of strength, our precious angel went to be with Jesus in Heaven. She passed away at 17 days old in the early morning of April 20th in the arms of her parents at home...
Stephanie Gail Broussard
Apr 20, 2022
Stephanie Gail Broussard, born on September 30, 1978, passed away in a local care facility on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at the age of 43. Stephanie was always kind-hearted, loving, and happy go lucky. She loved sunflowers, and butterflies. She is survived by her children, Justin Leger, Matthew Leger (Mallory), Hayden Broussard (Sidney),and Katelyn Broussard; mother, Peggy Arceneaux and husband,...
Harold "Butchie" Lee Benoit
Apr 20, 2022
Harold Benoit, 78, of Sulphur, LA passed away on April 20, 2022.
Harold was born on January 7, 1944, to Vina and Erson Benoit in Gueydan, LA. He was a 1962 graduate of Sulphur High School, after graduation he served his country in the United States Air Force. Harold was a forklift operator for Firestone Tire & Rubber Plant for...
Christine Waller
Apr 19, 2022
Christine B. Waller, 60, passed away in a local hospital on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. She was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Sulphur, La. Christine was a lover of art and painting gave her a way of expressing that. Her most loved pastime was spending time with her grandkids. Christine was a loving Mother, Grandmother, and cherished...
Barry Edgar Russell
Apr 18, 2022
Barry Edgar Russell, 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 18, 2022. Barry joins his parents Aubrey “Buck” Russell and Dorothy Reynolds Russell, who preceded him in death.
Barry was born in Bossier City, LA on October 6, 1941, and was a lifelong resident of Sulphur, LA. He enjoyed bass fishing and college sports, supporting his favorite baseball and football...
John Paul Barnes
Apr 18, 2022
John Paul Barnes, 60, passed away Monday, April 18, 2022, in his residence.
John was a graduate of Sulphur High School class of 1980. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology from McNeese State University. During his career he worked for several local hospitals until his retirement. He was currently employed by Calcasieu Parish School Board as a bus...
Richard Craig Roussell
Apr 18, 2022
Iowa – Richard Craig Roussell, born on October 18, 1955, in Lake Charles, son of the late Ellinois J. (Slim) Roussell and Berna Mott Roussell, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022, in his residence surrounded by his family and friends, at the age of 66. Craig attended school in Lacassine and was of the Catholic faith. Craig worked at...
Lawrence Joseph Italio
Apr 17, 2022
Lawrence Joseph Italio was born April 2, 1938 in New Castle, Pennsylvania to the late Lawrence Frank Italio and Anna Marie Biggerstaff.
Upon graduation he answered the call to serve his beloved country, enlisting into the United States Navy and serving twenty-one years. He was proud of his military service and overjoyed that two of his grandsons answered the call...
Donald Ray "Don" Gaspard
Apr 16, 2022
Donald Ray “Don” Gaspard, 82 years old, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022, in a local hospital. He was born on January 13, 1940, to Lou Vernon and Mabel Landry Gaspard in Lake Charles, LA.
He was an insurance claims adjuster and worked for Prudential in Baton Rouge and later Littleton Claims Service in Lake Charles. He loved woodworking and...
Donald Lee Cooper, Ii
Apr 15, 2022
Donald Lee Cooper, II, 60 years old, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022. He was born on August 18, 1961 to Donald Lee and Helen Benoit Cooper in Chicopee, MA.
He graduated from Iowa High School where he was an accomplished track star. He loved to play basketball, drive fast and live free. His family and dogs were his world....
Lillian Fontenot
Apr 15, 2022
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His godly ones” Psalm 116:15
Lillian Fontenot was born on February 19, 1926 in Oberlin, Louisiana to Faustin and Leona Fontenot. Her nickname, “Lil”, was inaccurate, as her personality was as large as the meals she loved to create. Ever the free spirit, she was fluent in many professions...
