Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Murphy Paul Bushnell
Jan 4, 2021
Born on June 28, 1963, Murphy Paul Bushnell joined his savior on January 4, 2021. Murphy left a lasting impression on all who knew him, and he never met a stranger. He was loved and will be missed by many.
He is survived by 3 brothers, Kenneth Roy Bushnell, Jr. “Papoose”, Kevin Paul Bushnell, and Chance Evans Bushnell; 1 sister,...
Connie Thompson Roche
Jan 3, 2021
Connie Thompson Roche, 77, of Lake Charles passed away at her residence on January 3, 2021
Connie is a native of Franklin, and a long-time resident of Lake Charles. A graduate of LaGrange High School, she attended McNeese State University and worked at Calcasieu Marine National Bank, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office before working for 40 years as a legal secretary...
Edna Lisotta
Jan 3, 2021
Edna Elizabeth O’Kelley Lisotta, 87, of Lake Charles died Sunday, January 3rd, 2021 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Lisotta was born in Athens, GA and lived most of her life in Lake Charles and thirty years in Singer. She loved gardening, cooking, sewing and painting. She worked doing alterations for a dry cleaner and was the distributor for...
Wilson Orphe
Jan 2, 2021
Wilson Orphe was the first of five children born to the late Robert and Cora S. Orphe. After serving in the U.S. Army in the Korean War, Wilson married the late Lois Maxine Orphe. The couple became longtime residents of Lake Charles, LA, where they reared their two children; Cora Orphe-Harris, MD, who married Tobey Harris, MD and Dorothy C....
Helen Edwards Hoffpauir
Jan 2, 2021
Helen Edwards Hoffpauir, 88 of Sulphur, LA was called Home on January 2, 2021.
Helen was one of four children born to Louis and Tressie Edwards, she was born on July 19, 1932 in Orange, TX.
While attending a church function, she met a gentleman on leave from the Navy, whom she would later marry. She and Haywood were married...
Emma Rita Guidry
Jan 2, 2021
Emma Rita Guidry, 84, died at 9:39 PM, on January 2, 2021 in a Woodlands’ hospital.
Born September 19, 1936 to Frank and Josephine Pecorino Tramonte in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Mrs. Guidry was a graduate of St. Charles Academy in 1955 and Demmons School of Beauty. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, until moving to Texas eight years...
Adeline "Addie" Alise Hoffpauir
Jan 1, 2021
January 1, 2021 Adeline Alise “Addie” Hoffpauir was called to reside above the stars in Heaven.
New Years Day traditionally symbolizes new starts, but this year will be a little bit different. If there is a takeaway, it is that daily we are blessed with the ability to create our life the way we want it to be. Place your...
Curtis James Primeaux
Jan 1, 2021
With great sadness and a heavy heart, the family of Curtis James Primeaux announces his death on January 1, 2021. He was 74 years old.
Mr. Primeaux was a native of the Bell City and Holmwood communities. He was born to Clarence Primeaux and Lucille Anselm Primeaux. Following his graduation from Bell City High School, Curtis honorably served four years...
Carla Kowarsch Mccormick
Dec 31, 2020
Carla Jo Kowarsch McCormick, 56, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 4:10 PM on Thursday, December 31, 2020 in a Houston hospital.
Carla was born February 26, 1964 in Lake Charles, LA, where she was a 1982 graduate of LaGrange High School and enjoyed the years spent as a Gatorette. She also attended McNeese State University and graduated from Acadiana...
Richard Johnson
Dec 31, 2020
Arden Richard Johnson passed from this life on December 31, 2020. He was born in Lake Charles, LA on February 7, 1942 to Arden Francis and Jeanne Barousse Johnson. He grew up in Lake Charles and graduated from LaGrange High School in 1960 where he lettered in football 3 years.
Richard was a Christian and was a faithful member of...
Mary Lou Istre
Dec 29, 2020
Mary Lou Istre, 63, passed away on December 29, 2020 in a local hospital. She was born on December 7, 1957 in Pineville, La. to Marshall and Edna Mae Free. Mary was an excellent cook, sweet, generous lady who loved babies, kids and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Left to cherish her memory was her husband of...
Judy Johnston
Dec 29, 2020
Judy Jarnagin Johnston, suddenly passed way peacefully at her home on December 29, 2020. Just hours later, her husband, Donald Ray Johnston, passed away also.
Judy was a graduate of NLU in Monroe, LA. She devoted her years to lovingly teaching early childhood education. Her kind heart touched so many children, she loved it when they would reunite as adults.
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Donald Ray Johnston
Dec 29, 2020
After battling Pneumonia, Don passed away on Tuesday afternoon at a local hospital.
Don was a wonderful family man. He loved hosting family parties at his poolside, grilling and playing his favorite music. He loved walking his dogs and visiting with his wonderful neighbors. “The Mayor” of his street was his tittle; Don never met a stranger and had jokes...
Steve Diamond
Dec 29, 2020
Stephen “Steve” Diamond, 68, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away Tuesday morning, December 29, 2020 in a local hospital surrounded by family.
Steve was born June 6, 1952 in Tulsa, OK and raised in Lake Charles, LA. He was a 1970 graduate of LaGrange High School. An entrepreneur at heart, Steve was the proud owner of Diamond Paint & Supply...
Grace Abshire
Dec 29, 2020
Grace Marie Thibodeaux Abshire, 93, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 10:45 PM on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 in a Baton Rouge hospital.
Mrs. Abshire was born January 31, 1927 in Crowley, LA, where she graduated from high school, and has lived in Lake Charles since 1968. She was a past member of Christ the King Catholic Church and a...
Bryan Ralon Alexander
Dec 28, 2020
Bryan Ralon Alexander, 63, died December, 28, 2020, following a lengthy illness.
Bryan was born in Morgan City, Louisiana to Clyde Rawland and Bonnie Jean Robicheaux Alexander. In his early years, he worked as a heavy equipment mechanic in the marine, oil and gas industry. Later, he owned and operated Bryan’s Furniture Store in Lake Charles for several years. He...
Cyndi (Gwatney) Bullington
Dec 28, 2020
Cyndi (Gwatney) Bullington, 70 of Lake Charles was called Home on December 28, 2020.
Cyndi was born December 5, 1950 in Lake Charles, LA to Lynn Williams and Lura Mae Dugas.
She had three passions in her life, her family, her trucking and animal rescuing. As a mother she led by example in teaching her children to be strong, independent,...
Anthony Leon Myers
Dec 27, 2020
Anthony Leon Myers, 56, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 7:11 PM on Sunday, December 27, 2020 in a local hospital.
His cremation was entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home.
Joseph Henry Spears
Dec 27, 2020
Joseph Henry Spears, 63, of New Iberia passed away at 12:55 AM on Sunday, December 27, 2020 in a New Iberia hospital.
Joe was born in Kinder, LA on September 13, 1957 and currently resided in New Iberia. He worked for several tree companies as a brush man. Joe enjoyed fishing and will be remembered as a kind, friendly man...
Victor & Terry Stelly
Dec 26, 2020
Victor “Vic” Stelly (January 11, 1941) and Terry Bass Stelly (September 17, 1940), residents of Moss Bluff, Louisiana, were welcomed into heaven December 26, 2020, just hours apart, after succumbing to complications from COVID-19. Married 60 years, it is no surprise - and brings us great comfort – they met our Lord and Savior nearly hand-in-hand. The consummate gentleman, we...
