Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Michael Lynn Kyle
Mar 28, 2021
Michael Lynn Kyle, 76, passed away on Palm Sunday, March 28, 2021. Thirty-Three years after his father passed on Palm Sunday in 1988.
Michael and his twin brother Mitchell, were New Year’s Babies in 1945. They were born in Crowley, LA and raised in Hackberry. He graduated from Hackberry High School and attended Wharton Jr. College and McNeese State University....
Daniel Mcfall
Mar 26, 2021
Reverend Daniel McFall, 55, of Lake Charles passed away at 5:15 PM on Friday, March 26, 2021 in a Baton Rouge hospice facility.
Rev. McFall was born on January 1, 1966 in Lake Providence, LA where he was raised until moving to Philadelphia, MS as a teenager. His father was the Pastor of Bethlehem Pentecostal Church in Philadelphia and...
Garry Wayne Tilley
Mar 26, 2021
Garry Wayne Tilley, 76 of Lake Charles, LA was called Home on Friday, March 26, 2021.
He was born on April 4, 1944 to Larry I.V. and Ruth Tilley, and was a lifelong resident of South West Louisiana. He graduated from LaGrange High School, Class of 1961. Shortly after graduation, he joined the United State Air Force as a Security...
Georgia Mcright
Mar 25, 2021
The family and friends of Georgia Trahan McRight are mourning the loss of their loved one who was called from this life to the next at the age of 90 years.
Georgia was born to Theodore Trahan, Sr. and Annie Mae Romero in Orange, TX on July 15, 1930. She left this life on Thursday, March 25, 2021 in...
Francisco E. "Frank" Sepulveda
Mar 25, 2021
Francisco “Frank” E. Sepulveda, 60, passed away March 25, 2021 at a local hospital.
Mr. Sepulveda was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 4, 1960. He graduated from St. Anthony Elementary, and Morton East High School, Cicero, Illinois. He attended the University of Illinois and also Sowela Technical Community College, graduating with a degree in networking.
He became an Eagle...
Edmund F. Helms
Mar 24, 2021
Edmund F. Helms, 81 of Lake Charles, LA passed away on March 24, 2021.
He was one of two children born to Edmund “Bully” and Darles B. Helms. He was born on July 31, 1939 in Lake Charles.
He was a lifelong resident of Sweetlake and graduated from Grand Lake High School. The simpler things in life brought him joy,...
Pamela Jean Harrington Landreneau
Mar 23, 2021
Pamela Jean Harrington Landreneau, 67 of Moss Bluff passed away at 2:06 PM on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Landreneau was born on January 26, 1954 in Lake Charles where she lived all her life and was a graduate of LaGrange High School. She furthered her education and attended Nichols State University to study phlebotomy. Mrs....
Arthur Mitchell "Hoppy" O'Quain
Mar 23, 2021
Arthur Mitchell “Hoppy” O’Quain, 79, passed away on March 23, 2021.
Hoppy loved to fish and hunt as well as playing pool and bingo. He raised animals and birds. Hoppy worked for BFI, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Savoy Frozen Foods.
Hoppy is survived by his children, Dixie O’Quain, Mitchell Wayne O’Quain and wife, Christina, and Jason O’Quain;...
Deborah Newble Bell
Mar 23, 2021
Deborah Newble Bell was born to the late David Newble Sr. and Mary Jane Joseph on June 17, 1961 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She entered in to glory peacefully with her Savior on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 while in the care of St. Patrick Hospital surrounded by her devoted family. She was baptized and became a member of Mount Olive...
Zigfried John Conrad
Mar 22, 2021
On Monday, March 22, 2021, Zigfried, aka “Ziggy,” aka “Johnny” Conrad, age 76, passed away at Harbor Hospice of Lake Charles, surrounded by family and friends.
Ziggy was born May 23, 1944 in Lithuania, and moved to Chicago after World War II with his family. Ziggy served four years in the U.S. Army, and was honorably discharged at Fort Polk,...
Russell D. Bourque
Mar 22, 2021
Russell Dewane Bourque, 77, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 6:25 AM on Monday, March 22, 2021 in a local care facility.
Russell was born September 18, 1943 in Lake Charles, LA, where he was a lifelong resident. He previously worked for Café Margo and for the City of Lake Charles as a parking lot attendant. Russell had a great...
Janet Mhire
Mar 21, 2021
Janet Louise Whiteard Mhire, age 62, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 21, 2021, after a short battle with cancer.
She was a graduate of Westlake High School in 1976. Janet’s talents were many, she loved to cook and craft and was a master at decorating Christmas trees. She thoroughly enjoyed children and became a favorite neighborhood babysitter / nanny. ...
Cathy Haga Humphrey
Mar 21, 2021
Cathy Sue Haga Humphrey was born February 28, 1950 in Stillwater, Oklahoma, to Paul and Waneta Haga. She entered her heavenly home on March 21, 2021. She was reunited with her son Jeremy and daughter Amber, as well as her parents and brother Chris and other family that had gone on before her. Cathy was the second-born of six children. ...
Thomas Johnson
Mar 21, 2021
Thomas “Tom” Adam Johnson, 34, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Sunday, March 21, 2021.
Tom was born November 26, 1986 in Port Arthur, TX and was a graduate of Bridge City High School, where he was active with the debate team. He graduated from McNeese State University and began his career as a software engineer, most recently working for...
John Nelson Mott
Mar 20, 2021
John Mott, 72, of Sulphur, LA passed away on March 20, 2021.
Johnny was born on April 17th, 1948 in Lake Charles, LA to Alvin and Zulma Mott.
He enjoyed working on small engines, watching the Saints Football, and will always be known for the “Money Boot” with his nieces and nephews.
Those left to cherish his memory are his...
Donald Ray Broussard
Mar 20, 2021
Donald “ Bubbie” Broussard, 84, of Carlyss, LA passed away on March 20, 2021 in his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Bubbie was born on February 14, 1937 in Hackberry, LA to Oscar “Teca” and Amy Courmier Broussard. He was known for his love for his family, hunting, fishing, and softball. He also enjoyed gardening, watching westerns, and being...
John Dickerson
Mar 20, 2021
John Leonard Dickerson, 74, passed away at his residence on Saturday, March 20, 2021.
He was born on March 12, 1947 in Lake Charles, LA to Luther and Essie Dickerson.
He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War before beginning a career as an operator at Citgo for many years. He enjoyed spending...
Albert Naylor "Duts" Burguieres
Mar 20, 2021
“Our beloved Papa who taught us that family takes care of family. We love you!”
Albert Naylor “Duts” Burguieres, 79, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 in Beaumont, Texas in an assisted living home.
Mr. Burguieres was born January 29, 1942 in Lafayette, LA to Edward E. Burguieres and Mary Ellen Bell Burguieres Ruckstuhl. He was...
Jewell Bernice Duhon
Mar 20, 2021
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Jewell Duhon, 80, of Sulphur, LA passed away on Saturday, March 20th, 2021. Jewell was born on July 13th, 1940 in Crawford County, AR to John and Nora Kerr. She was known for taking care of her house and family with loving care. Jewell loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren dearly.
Those left to cherish her...
James Lee Clanton, Sr.
Mar 20, 2021
James Lee Clanton, Sr. passed away on March 20th, 2021. James was born on February 21, 1950 in Mooresville, NC to John and Elizabeth Clanton. He enjoyed working for Fluor Daniels and IMTC as an Iron Worker Supervisor during his profession. James loved fishing, hunting, and being around family and friends. He could always be found working on something or...
