Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Katherine "Kitty" Clement
Nov 3, 2020
Katherine “Kitty” Clement, 93, of LeBleu Settlement, LA, died at 1:45 PM on Wednesday, November 3, 2020 in a Baton Rouge care facility.
Mrs. Clement was born March 12, 1927 in Lake Charles, LA. She lived for a number of years in Ohio, but most of her life in Lake Charles. She worked as a CNA and later as a...
Jerry Watkins Dugan
Nov 2, 2020
“Well done, thou good and faithful servant” Matthew 25:21
Jerry Watkins Dugan, 81, of Lake Charles was welcomed by his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 02, 2020.
Mr. Dugan was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a 1957 graduate of Lake Charles High School and a 1961 graduate of McNeese State University. He worked as a...
Bonita Brundige
Nov 2, 2020
Bonita Brundige, 72, of Sulphur, LA, died at 5:32 AM on Monday, November 2, 2020 in a Crockett, TX facililty.
Born August 10, 1948 in Jennings, LA, Mrs. Brundige attended Sulphur High School and was a 1966 graduate of LaGrange High School. She worked as a beautician, spending many years at China Doll and at J. C. Penney Beauty Salon. ...
Joseph Earl "Pete" Stout
Nov 2, 2020
Joseph Earl “Pete” Stout, 93, native of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on November 2nd at his home with his daughter and her family in Springfield, MO.
Pete was born in Lake Charles to Charles Earl Stout and Mabel Farque Stout on May 27, 1927. He graduated from Marion High School. He joined the Lake Charles Police Department in 1948...
Shirley Hagen
Nov 2, 2020
Shirley Hagen, 68, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 in a local hospital. She was born on April 3, 1952 to Lee L and Mary Parker. Shirley loved everyone, her door was open to all and everyone called her Mom. She enjoyed cooking and loved cutting up with her grandkids.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of...
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. ...
