Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Michael Kristopher Torres
Jun 20, 2020
Michael Kristopher Torres, 35, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020.
He was born January 25, 1985 in Bay City, TX, and grew up in Lake Charles.
Michael attended Barbe High School where he played football. He graduated from Parkview Christian School. He will be remembered for his charming personality. He worked as a welder for Turner Industries, and earlier...
Foster Allen Doty
Jun 20, 2020
Major Foster Allen Doty, 91, of Lake Charles passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020 in his residence.
MAJ. Foster Allen Doty was born to Oscar Albert Doty, Sr. and Eula Marie Porter Doty on October 25th of 1928 and was raised in Crowley Louisiana. Foster was married to Melba Doty for 65 years.
He retired from 25 years...
Charles Chappell
Jun 20, 2020
Charles E. Chappell, 82, of Sulphur, LA passed away on June 20, 2020, in his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Charles was born on August 12, 1937, in Fort Worth, TX to Johnnie and Agnes Chappell. He proudly served our country in the United States Air Force. Charles enjoyed wood working, driving race cars, cutting grass, watching Saints...
Jonathan Roy Molitor
Jun 19, 2020
Sulphur – Jonathan Roy Molitor born December 7, 1969 to the late Cleveland Roy Molitor and Pamalin Ann Matt Molitor in Frankfurt, Germany. He passed away on June 19, 2020 doing what he loved, camping with his family.
Jonathan “Jon” graduated from Parkview Academy in Sulphur. He had several jobs, but what he loved most was spending time with...
Nolton James Rougeaux
Jun 19, 2020
Nolton James Rougeaux was born to the late Florence and Matthew Rougeaux on January 2, 1961.
He leaves behind a loving wife of forty years, Pamela Alfred of Sulphur, LA; three daughters, Florence Alfred of Sulphur, LA, Nola Alfred of Sulphur, LA, and Norma Alfred (Roshawn Maeberry) of Bacliff, TX; two stepdaughters, Christine Citizen (Alvin Bailey) of Sulphur, LA,...
Herman W. Perkins
Jun 19, 2020
Herman Wallace Perkins, 75 of Moss Bluff, La, was carried from this life to a place he loved to sing about, “Home.” Herman was born to Asa Quinten and Lena Mae Herrin Perkins on November 7, 1944.
He married the love of his life, Fadelia A Beassie of Oakdale. In 55 years of marriage they have shared many of this...
Janell P. Reasoner
Jun 19, 2020
Janell Prevost Reasoner, 87, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020, at West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital in Sulphur, LA. She was the 3 week widow of William E. Reasoner Jr. They shared 73 years of marriage together.
She was born on September 8, 1932, in Hackberry, LA. She was a life-long resident of Hackberry graduating from Hackberry High School. She was ...
Frances Parrish
Jun 18, 2020
Frances Parrish, 90, of Lake Charles passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Parrish was born August 14, 1929 in Nashville, TN. She was raised in New Orleans and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She worked as a bookkeeper for Honeycutt Furniture for many years. She later worked for Dr. Campbell...
Marion R. "Pete" Scott
Jun 18, 2020
Marion Richard “Pete” Scott, 90, was called home by his Heavenly Father on Thursday, June 18, 2020, following a lengthy illness.
Born in Ware Shoals, South Carolina to John Robert and Emma Lucille Hill Scott, Mr. Scott served his country for 24 ½ years in the United States Army and United States Air Force during the Korean and Vietnam wars. ...
Pamela Richard
Jun 18, 2020
Pamela Richard, 59, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020 in a local hospital. She was born on May 31, 1961 in Lake Charles, LA to Wilford and Lessie Mott Miller. She lived her entire life in Lake Charles. She was a 1979 graduate of Lake Charles High School. She will be remembered for her outgoing, cheerful personality. She never...
Kelvin Ray Brown
Jun 17, 2020
Kelvin Ray Brown, 56, of Vinton, LA went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.
Kelvin was born on December 1, 1963 to Frank and Vivian Brown in DeRidder, LA. He was affectionately known for drinking coffee and visiting at Breaux’s Auto. Kelvin enjoyed watching horse racing, playing bingo, and...
Douglas Whaley
Jun 16, 2020
Douglas Clark Whaley, 71, of Carlyss passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2019 in his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Haynesville, La on March 21,1949, he has resided in Sulphur for over 58 years. Doug was head lab technician and retired from Westlake Chemical(Axiall) after 33 year of service. He spent his life selflessly of himself; family...
Phyllis Sollay
Jun 15, 2020
Phyllis Kay Sollay, 61, of Lake Charles passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 in the loving company of her family and friends.
Phyllis was born on October 1st, 1958 in Alexandria, LA and lived in Lake Charles, LA since 1982. She was a graduate of South Beauregard High School and continued her education at Delta Business School where she...
Frank Mcklemurry, Jr.
Jun 15, 2020
Frank McKlemurry, Jr., 96, of Lake Charles passed away at 9:50 PM on Monday, June 15, 2020 at the Southwest Louisiana Veteran’s home in Jennings.
Mr. McKlemurry was born on December 13, 1923 in Woodville, MS where he was raised. He enlisted in the US Navy and was stationed in California where he met and married the love of his...
Thomas Joseph "Tj" Mattingly
Jun 14, 2020
Thomas Joseph “T.J.” Mattingly, age 92, passed away June 14, 2020 in a Baton Rouge hospital with his family by his side. He was born January 16, 1928 in Little Rock Arkansas to Thomas William and Myrtle Vick Mattingly.
He graduated from the Arkansas School for the Deaf in 1949, and was an active member of the Catholic Deaf Center...
Doyle "Eugene" Arrington, Jr.
Jun 14, 2020
Doyle “Eugene” Arrington, Jr., 55, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 in his home.
He was born on July 11, 1964 to Doyle and Addie Gimnick Arrington. Eugene enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a hardworking man. He put others’ needs ahead of his own and was a loving and generous husband, father and grandfather.
Left to cherish his...
Bud Viator
Jun 14, 2020
Bud Viator, 81, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, June 14, 2020. He was born on February 1, 1939 in Hackberry, Louisiana to Octar and Edith Hebert Viator. After graduating from Sulphur High School in 1957, he served his country honorably in the United States Army and traveled the world, with the fondest memories of...
Paul Doucet
Jun 14, 2020
Paul Ledel Doucet, D.V.M., 55, of Carlyss passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at his residence.
He was employed for 27 years at Westlake Chemical, currently working as a process plant operator. Paul graduated valedictorian from the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine and was licensed in both Louisiana and Texas. He loved his family, being outdoors and enjoyed roping, working...
Kamryn Nicole Henkhaus
Jun 14, 2020
Kamryn Nicole Henkhaus, 18, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 in a local hospital. She was born on September 5, 2001 in Webster, TX to Robert Henkhaus and Brandi Miller. Kamryn enjoyed dance and loved animals. She was a jokester and had the most beautiful blue eyes and a contagious smile. Kamryn was a recent graduate with honors from...
Simon Lee Boudreaux
Jun 14, 2020
Simon Lee Boudreaux, 79, of Rangely, CO, passed away peacefully at his home on June 14, 2020, with his devoted wife, Ellen, by his side after fighting numerous illnesses.
A native of Lake Charles, LA, Mr. Boudreaux attended Lake Charles High School for three and a half years, but due to moving his senior year, he graduated at LaGrange Senior...
