Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Gregory Earl Spearing
Jan 17, 2021
On Sunday, January 17th 2021, The Lord called home a daughter’s hero, two children’s only parent, a mother’s first born, a loving big brother, a proud Paw-Paw and great-grandparent, and an extremely kind-hearted friend to many.
Gregory Earl Spearing will be missed in ways that will forever touch our souls. He gave this life a good fight, and everyone around...
Dr. David Buttross, Jr.
Jan 17, 2021
Dr. David Buttross, Jr., 95, who was affectionately called “Papa B,” by his grandchildren died peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
Dr. David Buttross, Jr. was born in Gulfport, Mississippi, on November 8, 1925, and grew up in Canton, Mississippi, with his mother, father, and seven siblings. He attended college at Mississippi State University...
Shirley Bourgeois
Jan 17, 2021
Shirley Genevieve Robertson Bourgeois, 97, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 9:44 AM on Sunday, January 17, 2021 in a local care facility.
Her cremation was entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church.
Carolyn M. Bozeman
Jan 16, 2021
Carolyn Marie Bozeman, 71 of Lake Charles, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving husband and family. She was born in Lake Charles, LA on August 22, 1949 to the late Merlin “Mutt” McFarlain and Annie Mae (Fruge) McFarlain.
She attended LaGrange High School, Class of 1969 and Sowela Tech. She worked as...
Willie Joseph Mcbride
Jan 16, 2021
Willie Joseph McBride, 96, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 10:11 PM on Saturday, January 16, 2021 in a local hospital.
Mr. McBride was born February 13, 1924 in Rayne, LA. He rode his bicycle to Lake Charles where he began driving a taxicab and them moved his family here. He spent several years in construction, where he learned how...
Rodney J. Rentrop, Sr.
Jan 16, 2021
Rodney J. Rentrop, a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, died January 16, 2021, at the age of 95, in his home with his sons at his side. He attended Second Ward, Central and Lake Charles High School before serving in the Air Force. He was training to be a B-29 Flight Engineer when World War II ended. He then attended...
Lilly Ann Thibodeaux
Jan 16, 2021
“Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14
Lilly Ann Thibodeaux, seven-week infant angel, entered into Heaven on Saturday, January 16, 2021. Lilly’s life touched the hearts and changed the lives of her family forever. She was a precious gift of our Lord, even if for...
Elaine Fazzio
Jan 15, 2021
Elaine Fazzio, 85 of Lake Charles, LA was called Home on January 15, 2021.
Elaine was a life long resident of Lake Charles, born on June 20, 1935 to Jeal and Gertrude Fazzio. She worked at St. Patricks Hospital as a dietician supervisor and she was a devout member of Cathedral of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Her hobbies included spending...
Katherine Fontenot
Jan 15, 2021
Katherine Marie Venable Fontenot, 61, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 12:51 PM on Friday, January 15, 2021 in a local hospital.
Born June 7, 1959 in Jennings, LA, Mrs. Fontenot was a 1977 graduate of South Beauregard High School and lived all her adult life in Lake Charles. Her career was in banking, retiring ten years ago to be...
Delbert "Pop" Pearce
Jan 15, 2021
Delbert “Pop” Pearce, passed away January 15, 2021 at the age of 97. Born in Lake Charles, LA January 15, 1924 to Wylie and Mable Pearce.
Delbert was a native and life-long resident of Lake Charles. He graduated from LaGrange High School where he made all-state football. He honorably served our country during World War II in the United States...
Margaret Bell
Jan 15, 2021
Mrs. Margaret Bell age 88 passed away peacefully in her sleep at Bradford House Nursing and Rehab Center on Friday, January 15, 2021 in Bentonville Arkansas.
She was born in Kinder Louisiana and attended high school in Fenton Louisiana where she excelled in basketball. Margaret was a lifelong member of the VFW post 2130 in Lake Charles and was active...
Blake Joy Bodin
Jan 13, 2021
Blake Joy Bodin, age 31, passed away peacefully January 13th, 2021. She was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Randall Bodin and Glenda Lofton.
Blake was a gentle, beautiful soul who loved her family, especially her daughter Vivian, whose warm smile echoes her mother’s heart. As Blake’s health issues mounted over the past couple years, Vivian was her polestar- her...
Margaret Marie Chavis Harmon
Jan 12, 2021
Margaret Marie Chavis Harmon, 66, of Lake Charles passed away at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Harmon was born on January 9, 1955 in Lake Charles where she attended LaGrange High School. She worked many years in the food industry and also as a housekeeper. Mrs. Harmon was a devoted Catholic and member...
Ronald Bruno
Jan 12, 2021
Ronald Ray Bruno, 78, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 in his residence.
Mr. Bruno was born on June 14, 1942 in Lake Charles, La. to Peter and Burna Bruno. Ronald served his country honorably in the United States Army before working for many years as a heavy equipment operator in the petrochemical industry. He loved cars and...
Edward "Ed" Broussard
Jan 11, 2021
Edward “Ed” Broussard, 87, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 4:30 PM on Monday, January 11, 2021 in a local hospital.
Mr. Broussard was born October 23, 1933 in Avery Island, LA, was a 1953 graduate of New Iberia High School and served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked as a sheet metal journeyman at various places throughout...
Tonda Lynn Reeves
Jan 11, 2021
Tonda Lynn Reeves, 55, of Lake Charles passed away suddenly in New Orleans.
Tonda was born and raised in Lake Charles and was a graduate of LaGrange High School. She was of the Christian faith worked as a Certified Nurse’s Aide for many years. Above all, Tonda was a daughter, sister, mother and grandmother. She loved her family and those...
Albert Lee Simien, Sr.
Jan 10, 2021
Mr. Albert Lee Simien Sr. entered this life on March 26, 1944 in Mallet, Louisiana to the late Carlton Simien and Martha Leger Simien. Albert’s parents relocated to Opelousas, Louisiana when he was only six-months; where he resided until he was twenty-six years old. He moved to Lake Charles, LA in the year of 1969 where he worked at the...
Gary David Thibodeaux
Jan 9, 2021
Gary David Thibodeaux, 74, of Vinton, LA passed away Saturday, January 09, 2021 in a local hospital.
Mr. Thibodeaux was a lifelong resident of the Sulphur and Vinton area. He worked most of his life as a Contractor in the Construction Industry. An avid outdoorsman, Mr. Thibodeaux enjoyed hunting, fishing and shrimping. He was a member of Bayou Club...
Reva Marie Chesson
Jan 9, 2021
Reva Jones Chesson, age 93, died January 9th at home, surrounded by loved ones. Her death was the result of complications from a fall.
Reva was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She spent her entire working career in various libraries in the Lake Charles area. In later years she enjoyed cruising with her dear friend Dot Akins and...
Betty Broussard
Jan 9, 2021
Betty Broussard, 84, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 in a local care facility.
She was born on February 22, 1936 in Longville, LA to William and Farah Gilbert.
She will be remembered for her devotion to her family and First Baptist Church of Moss Bluff where she was an active member. She will also be remembered as an excellent...
