Local Obituaries

Jan 8, 2022

He was born Richard Lynn McKinzey but was known to family and friends as Pete.

Pete was born on October 8, 1946, in Amarillo TX to Millard Purvis and Alice Rosanna Milburn McKinzey. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by longtime companion Carolyn Sharp, his brother Clarence Daniel “Danny” McKinzey and wife Glenda, sister Kiana...

Jan 7, 2022

Jan 7, 2022

Sebastian “Roy” Reale, 78, of Lake Charles passed away on January 7, 2022 in a local care facility.

Sebastian was born in Sicily on March 22, 1943 and moved to the United States in 1967.  He opened D &R Automotive in 1980 and owned it for 41 years.  Sebastian was an avid player and legendary icon as a soccer athlete...

Jan 7, 2022

Donald Lee “Sam” Benoit, 83, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022 in an Alexandria hospital.

Sam was born July 7, 1938 in Lake Charles, LA.  He was a loving father, grandfather and companion.  He is most known in Allen Parish as the Golf Pro at the Oberlin Country Club for many years.  He made friends instantly with his easy-going...

Jan 7, 2022

Maria Del Carmen Diaz Varela, 75, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, January 7th, 2022 surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Varela was a native of Honduras where she learned to dance and enjoy life, resulting in a beautiful soul.  Her love of dance and spirit followed her throughout her life.  

Following graduation from Auxiliadora Institute in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Mrs....

Jan 6, 2022

Ira B. Vinson, 68, died Thursday, January 6, 2022, in Amarillo, Texas, following a sudden illness.

Born to Odell Lee Vinson and Mildred Augusta Neal Vinson in Port Sulphur, Louisiana, Mr. Vinson was reared in Lake Charles and was a 1971 graduate of Lake Charles High School.  He and his family moved to El Lago, Texas in 2000, where he...

Jan 5, 2022

Bro. Dwayne Anthony Rider, 51, was called home to the Lord on January 5, 2022.

Dwayne was born July 6, 1970 in Lake Charles, LA and was a graduate of Barbe High School.  Upon graduation, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps.  He had a thirty-year career in law enforcement, first with the Lake Charles Police Department, where he was...

Jan 4, 2022

Larry Joe Coleman, 67, of Sulphur was called to Heaven on January 4, 2022, surrounded by his family.  Larry was born on June 15, 1954, in Hodge, LA, to Marvin and Vonice (Hinton) Coleman.  He was a 1972 graduate of Sulphur High School and retired from Firestone Polymers after 23 years.  Larry loved spending time with his family, listening to...

Jan 4, 2022

Aulpheda (Freada) M. Powell Bonner, 77 went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 in a local hospital. She was born on November 18, 1944, to Dewitt C. and Iretha Corkran Powell in Lake Charles, LA.

She attended LaGrange High School, and after graduation went on to pursue a career in nursing as a dedicated Labor and...

Jan 3, 2022

Katharine Lassiter Butte Barbier, 93, passed away on January 3, 2022, surrounded by her family.  Katharine was born on November 8, 1928, in Lincolnton, North Carolina, to her late parents, I. Harding Butte and Roberta Sutton Crews Butte. 

Katharine’s early education was in Asheville, N. C. She attended Highland Park Junior High in Highland Park, TX. She was a...

Jan 2, 2022

Marsha Trahan DeMary, 57, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 2:32 AM on Sunday, January 2, 2022 in a local hospital.

Mrs. DeMary was born January 24, 1964 in Lake Charles, LA, where she was a lifelong resident and a 1983 graduate of Lake Charles High School.  She was raised Catholic and Baptist and held on to her belief...

Jan 2, 2022

Kathleen Ford-Wilson, 74 passed away in a local hospital on Sunday, January 2, 2022.  She was born on November 15, 1947 to Samuel and Faye Spell Bourgeois in Crowley, LA.

She was born in Crowley, LA but raised in Lake Charles.  She moved to Houston in her 30’s where she began her love for travel and adventure.  She worked in...

Jan 2, 2022

Paul Clayton Boudreaux was born November 17, 1938, in Youngsville, Louisiana to Dennis and Noelee Boudreaux.

He grew up in Lake Charles, and at age nineteen he enlisted into the United States Army. He was stationed in Germany following World War II where he rebuilt military bases. He received an honorable discharge, returning home after three years of service.

He...

Jan 1, 2022

Dr. Lofton passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 after a year long battle with ALS.  He died at home surrounded by family and friends.

Robert  was the oldest of three boys born to Matt and Frankie Lofton.  He was born in Alexandria, Louisiana and raised in Ball, Louisiana.  By the age of 16 he knew he wanted to be a...

Jan 1, 2022

Maudell Langley was born on February 7, 1935 to Dexter and Doris Sargent. She passed into glory on January 1, 2022, surrounded by her beloved family. She was a graduate of Marion High School and Faith Bible Institute, and was a long-time member of Friendship Baptist Church of Lake Charles.

Maudell enjoyed hosting widows’ dinners in her home every month....

Jan 1, 2022

Jerry Lynn "Buster" Robertson Jr. 53 of Greenville Mississippi was called home to be with the Lord on January 1, 2022 in Lake Charles. He was born on July 29, 1968 in Vicksburg Mississippi to Jerry Lynn and Carole Robertson.

He and his wife Kendra were best friends in high school and even dated for a while. They took stressful...

Dec 31, 2021

Taylor Grace Fontenot Lake Charles ~ Taylor Grace Fontenot born on August 11, 2001, daughter of Allen Joseph Fontenot, Jr., and Jessica Burge Fontenot, joined her best friend, Jesus on Friday, December 31, 2021, at the age of 20. Taylor was a member of Livingway Pentecostal Church in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Bell City High School class...

Dec 31, 2021

Angela Marie McBride, 55 of Sulphur, died on Friday, December 31, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born on July 18, 1966, to Roy and Barbara Jones.

She loved visiting with everyone and never met a stranger.  She also loved having a good time and living in the moment.

She was preceded in death by...

Dec 30, 2021

Tracy Diane Bradbury Carter, 51, of Grand Chenier was welcomed into Heaven, Thursday, December 30, 2021 from the comfort of her home.

Mrs. Carter was born and raised in Denver, and raised in Maybell and Craig Colorado, where she graduated from Moffat County High School.  Once married, Grand Chenier and Southwest Louisiana came to be her home.  She worked with...

Dec 29, 2021

Vickie Darlene Verrett was born November 22, 1950 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Leroy and Gerry LeFleur.

She was a lifelong resident of Southwest Louisiana and she enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her family and friends. She is best remembered for her unwavering spirit, strength and courage through all the trials of her life.

Her battle has ended,...