Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Dianna Sue Quibodeaux
Sep 26, 2022
Dianna Sue Quibodeaux, born on September 4, 1947 in DeRidder, LA passed away on September 26, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Harold L. Quibodeaux, two daughters Tammy (Russell) Quibodeaux Tommasi, Sandy Quibodeaux Erny, and son Kristopher (Dawn) Quibodeaux. She also leaves to cherish her memory two sister, eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, along with many friends and family. A...
James Nevils, Iii.
Sep 25, 2022
James “Jim” Nevils, III, 91, of Lake Charles passed away at 8:57 PM on Sunday, September 25, 2022 in a local hospital.
Mr. Nevils was born on April 7, 1931 in Lake Charles where he lived all of his life and attended LaGrange Senior High School. He Joined the US Army and served in the infantry division in the Korean...
Benjamin Lynn Pfantz
Sep 24, 2022
On September 24, 2022, Benjamin Lynn Pfantz, beloved son of Theron and Sherry Gimnich Pfantz, passed from this life and entered eternal rest. Benjamin was born in DeRidder on July 12, 1988. He graduated from DeRidder High School, where he excelled in sports and band. Benjamin attended Sowela Technical School in Lake Charles. An excellent golfer, Benjamin enjoyed golfing with...
Kathleen "Kathy" B. Pettit
Sep 24, 2022
On Saturday, September 24, 2022, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend Kathleen ‘Kathy’ Borgemenke Pettit, passed away at the age of 65.
Kathy was born on January 29, 1957 in Cincinnati, OH and was a 1975 graduate of Northern Burlington County High School. She went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, VA....
Barbara Nevils
Sep 24, 2022
Barbara Nevils, 80, of Lake Charles passed away on Saturday September 24, 2022, in a local hospital.
Ms. Nevils was born October 24, 1941, in Lake Charles. She was loving mother and grandmother.
She leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Mitchell Breaux, Westlake and Keith Breaux and wife Carla, Lake Charles; daughter, Cindy Bertrand and husband, Robbie, Toledo Bend;...
Chet Andrew Soileau
Sep 23, 2022
Chet Andrew Soileau, 64, of Covington, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022 in his residence.
Chet was born on January 31, 1958 in Lake Charles, where he was a part of a Boy Scout Troop
that his mother Francis was Pack leader. He grew up riding motorcycles and bowling as a member of a bowling league for many...
Erika Caroline Walker Evans
Sep 23, 2022
On Friday, September 23, 2022, another angelic voice was added to the Heavenly Choir.
Taken from this Earth way too soon, Erika Caroline Walker Evans, 26, was a beloved daughter, sister, cousin, niece and friend to many. Erika was a radiant, up-and-coming singer/songwriter with a heavenly voice and a beautiful soul.
She is survived by her parents Brigette Walker Martin...
Johnny Ray Moreno Jr.
Sep 22, 2022
Johnny Ray Moreno, Jr., born in Phoenix, AZ on October 1, 1935, son of the late Johnny Ray Moreno, Sr. and Ruth Cardozza, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022, at the age of 86. Johnny proudly served his country in the U. S. Army for three years. He worked in construction. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling, cooking, and watching football....
Ray Thibodeaux
Sep 21, 2022
Merner Ray Thibodeaux, 76 years old, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022. He was born on January 27, 1946 to Lloyd and Margaret Young Thibodeaux in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Those left to cherish his memory are, his daughter, Trisha Thibodeaux Larson; his siblings, Betty Sonnier, Herbert Thibodeaux, Claby Mere, Jr., and Arcin Mere; and his grandchildren, Zachary and Quintin Larson,...
Karalan Shey Hayes
Sep 21, 2022
Karalan Shey Hayes was born May 2, 1997 in Lake Charles, LA to Darrell W. Hayes and Tamantha M. Guillory.
Karalan Shey or better known as “Runt” had a zest for life unlike no other, living life to the fullest. Her children Elsa and Jasper brought an abundance of joy into her life, she enjoyed nothing more than doing anything...
Don Alvin Mouhot
Sep 21, 2022
Don Alvin Mouhot, 68, of Lake Charles passed away at 6:59 AM on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 in a local hospital.
Mr. Mouhot was born on September 9, 1954 in Lake Charles where he resided all of his life. He retired from the City of Lake Charles after 43 years of service.
Those left to cherish his memory are his...
Amy Carol Richard
Sep 20, 2022
Amy Carol Richard, 44, of Moss Bluff passed away at 7:36 AM on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 in Moss Bluff.
Amy was born on May 10, 1978 in Lake Charles. She lived between the Moss Bluff area and the Baton Rouge area all of her life.
In her earlier years she enjoyed doing outdoor activities such as four-wheeler riding, mud...
Shirley Lyn Savoie
Sep 20, 2022
Shirley Lyn Savoie passed away at the family home on September 20, 2022. She was born on July 28, 1936 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Laurent J. and Lena Elliott Savoie.
Shirley lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She graduated from St. Charles Academy in Lake Charles in 1954. She attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, then...
William Vaughn "Bill" Managan
Sep 18, 2022
William Vaughn “Bill” Managan
1934 – 2022
Bill Managan was born in Buck’s County Pennsylvania on April 7, 1934 and died at 88 years of age on September 18, 2022.
He was predeceased by his wife, Alice Lou Guillott Managan, his parents, Hugh Vaughn Managan and Isora Fox Managan of Sulphur, Louisiana, and his brothers, Richard Managan and Robert Managan.
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Gerald Keith Dartez
Sep 18, 2022
Gerald Dartez, 59 of Ragley passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022 in Arkansas. Mr. Dartez was a life-long resident of Ragley and had owned and operated Kinder Glass for many years. He had recently retired and moved to Arkansas. He had been a volunteer fireman for many years and was a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Mr. Dartez...
Herbert Lawrence Olivier, Jr.
Sep 18, 2022
Herbert Lawrence Olivier, Jr. was born in Lake Charles, LA on October 5, 1942 and died September 18, 2022.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and faithful member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish. He was a 1961 graduate of Sacred Heart Catholic High School.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Shirley Sonnier Olivier; children, Jaunetta...
David D. Sellers
Sep 18, 2022
David D. Sellers, 67, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 18, 2022. He was born on April 23, 1955 in California, to Bill and Jennie Sellers. He fought adverse health issues for 4 years from a medical condition.
David was an avid LSU and New Orleans Saints football fan. He loved and enjoyed...
Earl Joseph "Joey" Spears Jr.
Sep 17, 2022
Earl Joseph “Joey” Spears, Jr., beloved father of Jolie Fleur Spears and son of Joycelyn Marie LaFleur Spears, passed away September 17, 2022, at age 51. Joey attended the University of Houston, worked as a printer in a local business, and was a member of St. John Vianney. He was always gentle, easy-going, and generous. Joey was incredibly smart, even...
Mary Elise Wilson
Sep 16, 2022
Mary Thornton Wilson, 71, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully at her residence on September 16, 2022 after an extended illness. She was born November 6, 1950 in Lake Charles, LA to Gloria and Albert A. Thornton of Lake Charles, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents and her stepfather, Robert Wilson of Vinton, LA.
Mary graduated from...
