Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Mamie Sue Marler Griffin
Nov 1, 2020
Mamie Sue Marler Griffin, 89, of Ragley, LA, died at 4:46 AM on Sunday, November 1, 2020 in a Palestine, TX hospital.
Mrs. Griffin was born July 8, 1931 in Apalachicola, FL and lived in Denver, CO until moving to the Lake Charles area in 1964. She enjoyed raising horses and will be missed by all.
Mrs. Griffin is survived...
Daniel Mitchell "Dano" Ledoux
Oct 31, 2020
Daniel Mitchell “Dano” LeDoux, 59, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. LeDoux was born in Lake Charles and lived his life between Biloxi and Lake Charles. He attended LaGrange High School. He was a skilled Roofer, having worked much of his life in Biloxi, primarily for Saucier Brothers Roofing and...
Paul F. Musgrove
Oct 30, 2020
On October 30, 2020, Paul F. Musgrove was gathered into the arms of God to be taken to his eternal home. Paul was born October 31st, 1937 in Lake Charles, LA, to Marion and Myrtle Musgrove.
Paul is survived by his wife of 56 years, Avis Myers Musgrove. Also, his sister in laws, Mitte Cryer and Jean Myers; special nieces...
Troy Gene Kibodeaux
Oct 30, 2020
Troy Gene Kibodeaux, 54, of Sulphur passed away on October 30, 2020. Troy was the 1984 Louisiana Rodeo bull riding champion. He also won many championships over his successful career. Troy was a mentor to many. He was an excellent bull fighter.
Troy is survived by his brother, Shelby Kibodeaux; one son, Colton Kyle Kibodeaux; numerous cousins, aunts, and...
Wayne Landry
Oct 30, 2020
Wayne Joseph Landry, 67, passed away on October 30, 2020 surrounded by his family. Wayne loved his music and dancing. He enjoyed video poker, watching the western channel and Andy Griffith and he enjoyed his family and friends. Wayne worked for IMC Turner and IMTC for over 35 years.
Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 28 years,...
Peggy Foster Trahan
Oct 30, 2020
Peggy Joy Foster Trahan, 78, of Lake Charles entered into Heaven Friday, October 30, 2020 from a local hospital following a brief illness.
Mrs. Trahan was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Lake Charles High School where she proudly marched with the LCHS Kilties and has remained an active member of the 1959 reunion committee. ...
Randy Champagne
Oct 29, 2020
Randy Champagne, 63, died Thursday, October 29, 2020, following a lengthy illness.
A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Randy was a 1976 graduate of Barbe High School. He worked for the City of Lake Charles for many years and was a member of Local 106 Pipefitters Union. He enjoyed boating and attending car shows and races, and he especially loved...
Jason Webb
Oct 29, 2020
Jason Dale Webb, 30, of Moss Buff, Louisiana, ran into the arms of his loving Savior at sunrise on October 29, 2020. Jason was born on December 18, 1989 in Sulphur, Louisiana to Russell and Katherine Webb. He was a faithful husband, father, son, brother, grandson, uncle, and friend. Jason is a graduate of Sulphur High School 2008 and earned...
Keith Duane Broussard
Oct 29, 2020
Keith Duane Broussard, 60, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 8:42 PM on Thursday, October 29, 2020 in a local hospital.
Mr. Broussard was born August 16, 1960 in Lake Charles, LA, where he was a life-long resident. He was a 1978 graduate of LaGrange High School. He worked as a truckdriver all of his life and most recently for...
Seeburn Joseph Chaumont
Oct 29, 2020
Seeburn Joseph Chaumont, 85, of Lake Charles, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 in a Baton Rouge Healthcare Facility. He was born in Basile, LA on April 4, 1935 to the late Wesley and Elaine Manuel Chaumont. In 1940, his family made Lake Charles their home. Mr. Chaumont was a 1954 graduate of Landry High School where he met...
Kenneth Landry
Oct 29, 2020
Kenneth Landry, 72, passed away at his residence on October 29, 2020.
Kenneth was born on October 24, 1948 to Asa and Mazie Landry in Jennings, LA. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He enjoyed watching football and NASCAR on television. He also enjoyed listening to Cajun music and snacking on boudin every...
Richard Eugene Vanslyke
Oct 29, 2020
Richard Eugene Vanslyke, 67, of Sulphur, LA passed away on October 29,2020 in a local care facility.
Richard was born in Westlake, LA to Glenn and Ruther Vanslyke. He enjoyed commercial fishing all of his life including oystering, crabbing, and shrimping. He also loved being around friends and family, gardening, and visiting with everyone he met.
Those left...
Gregory Lalonde
Oct 27, 2020
Gregory Kirk Lalonde, 57, passed away in his home, (aka Crooked L Ranch). He will be remembered as a loving, hard-working father, son, and brother. He enjoyed working on his projects and with his horses. He was the center of the party.
Those left to cherish his memories include his son, Joshuah Lalonde and girlfriend “Boone”; daughter Kaetlin Lalonde; mother,...
Gail Netherland
Oct 27, 2020
Gail Naquin Netherland born September 16, 1962, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born to Russell and Evelyn Naquin, Sr. of Lake Charles. Gail enjoyed flea markets, crafting, and spending time with her family. Although she was tiny and frail, she gave us all such courage and hope and...
Ferlin J. Higginbotham
Oct 27, 2020
Ferlin Joseph Higginbotham, 65, died Tuesday, October 27, 2020, following a brief illness.
A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Mr. Higginbotham worked for more than twenty years as a janitor at M. J. Kaufman Elementary School. “Mr. Ferlin,” as he was known there, loved his job because he loved the children at the school, and they loved him in return. ...
Janice Marie Swire
Oct 27, 2020
Janice Marie Swire, 67, of Sulphur, LA passed away on October 27, 2020.
Janice was born on July 9, 1953 in Beaumont, TX to Alton and Gladys Odom. She enjoyed raising Quarter Horses and Tennessee Walking Horses. Janice also enjoyed camping and loved her town house in Cozumel. She worked as an analyst for Noble Oil for 15 years.
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Angela Gay Maddox
Oct 25, 2020
Angela Gay Maddox, 49, of Sulphur, LA passed away on October 25, 2020 in a local hospital.
Angela was born on January 21, 1971 in Sulphur, LA to Kenneth and Lynelle Vice. She was known most of all as being fun loving and the life of the party. Angela was a hard-working person and enjoyed yard work, crafting, and cooking.
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Audrey "Sis" Elizabeth Derouen Jacobson
Oct 25, 2020
Audrey “Sis” Jacobson, age 89, passed to her eternal life with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, October 25, 2020 surrounded by her family.
Born in Bell City, LA to Offie “White” and Della DeRouen, Audrey was married to Robert E. Jacobson, of Tulsa, OK for almost 52 years before his passing December 25, 2003.
“Sis” enjoyed visiting and caring for...
Warren Duplechin
Oct 25, 2020
Warren Lee Duplechin, 66 passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020. He was born on May 26, 1954 in Scott, La. to Wilfred and Agnes Duplechin.
Mr. Duplechin went to Sam Houston High in Moss Bluff and then enlisted in the United States Navy where he was on the USS Roosevelt in the Mediterranean Crisis. His first great hobby was...
Alice Mae "Nucy" Nunez
Oct 25, 2020
Alice Mae “Nucy” Nunez went to be with her Lord on October 25, 2020 in a Lafayette care facility. Nucy was born December 23, 1928 to the late Gabriel and Margaret (Delaney) Lorrain.
She lived her 91 years in the Hayes and Bell City communities until moving her last two years to the Brookdale Assisted Living and Memory Care...
