Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Dustin Ryan Vincent
May 11, 2021
Dustin Ryan Vincent, 27, of Sulphur passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in a Lafayette Hospital.
Dustin took great pride in fixing mechanical and electrical items that were broken or discarded. He enjoyed fishing, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his children. He will be remembered for his kind heart, and willingness to always lend...
Jacob Nathan Chalker
May 10, 2021
Jacob Nathan Chalker of Denham Springs, born on August 23, 1999 in Hollywood, Florida, son of Timothy Duane Chalker and Christina Michelle Ballard, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021, at the age of 21. Jacob loved drawing, painting, being with his family and friends. He was a joy to have in life. He loved cheerleading in high school and...
Ted Howard Thompson
May 10, 2021
Lake Charles ~ Ted Howard Thompson, born June 7, 1970, son of Julius and Corliss (Romaine) Thompson, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021, at the age of 50. Ted was a graduate of Vermilion Catholic High School and worked for Seafarers as a Merchant Marine. He enjoyed working out, watching movies, cooking and exploring other countries while working. He also...
Alvin Adam Richard
May 10, 2021
Alvin Adam Richard, born in Lake Arthur on September 7, 1938, passed away in a local care facility on Monday, May 10, 2021, at the age of 82. Alvin was the first child of the late Raymond and Dorothy Belaire Richard. He was a 1957 graduate of Lake Arthur High School where he was involved in various extracurricular activities teaching...
Ethel Theriot Conner Moore
May 10, 2021
Ethel Theriot Conner Moore, 88, of Lake Charles passed from this life at Camelot Brookside under the care of Lamm Family Care Hospice on May 10, 2021. Ethel was born to Leah and Hubert Theriot on September 1, 1932 in Creole, LA, where she lived for some time before moving to Grand Chenier. After Hurricane Audrey she moved back and...
William Paul Holleman
May 9, 2021
William Paul Holleman, 74, of Lake Charles passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 in his residence.
Bill was born on June 14, 1946 in Lake Charles to the late Elnora Barrilleaux Holleman and the late Henry George Holleman. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School before moving to Napa, CA. It was there that he had his children,...
Hubert Domingue
May 8, 2021
Hubert Camille Domingue “Papa”, 73, was born November 27, 1947 to Ellis and Edmae Domingue. He passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 in the presence of his wife and children. Hubert graduated in 1967 from LaGrange High School where he played football and ran track. He retired from Olin/Lyondell Corporation in 2005. He worked as a maintenance boilermaker for...
Donald Ray Holland
May 8, 2021
Donald Ray Holland, of Iowa, born June 30, 1938, son of Eunice and Anna Holland, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at the age of 82. Donald loved fishing, gardening, cooking, and spending time with his family. Donald worked for DOTD and retired after working over 30 years. He is preceded in death by his siblings: Mildred “Sis” Thibodeaux,...
Renee Belaire Terrell
May 7, 2021
Renee’ Belaire Terrell, 78, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on Friday May 7, 2021 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family.
Renee’ was a native and life-long resident of Lake Charles. She was a homemaker and very active in the community, having served on the Board of Directors for CARC and American Heart Association of Southwest...
Barbara Ann Comeaux Hand
May 7, 2021
Barbara Ann Comeaux Hand, 79, of Carlyss passed away at 10:58 AM, Friday, May 7, 2021 in her residence. She was a native of Jennings, born to Eldridge and Nanette Comeaux living in the Sulphur area most of her life. Mrs. Hand was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband Jerry Hand of Carlyss;...
Mary Alice Brouhard
May 7, 2021
Mary Alice Heard Brouhard, 75, of Lake Charles, LA died on Friday, May 7, 2021 at her daughter’s residence.
Mrs. Brouhard was born December 4, 1945 in Lake Charles, LA, where she was a lifelong resident. She was a 1963 graduate of Lake Charles High School, graduated from McNeese State University with two master’s degrees in Business and English...
Joyce Hupperich
May 7, 2021
On March 28, 1948, Clarence and Verna Mae Sonnier welcomed Joyce Ann Hupperich into their loving family. She was one of five children and was born in Jennings, LA.
She grew up in the Iowa area and attended Iowa High School. She possessed a free spirit but felt the calling to serve her Lord and Savior. She lived a simple...
Curtis Eugene Sallier
May 7, 2021
Curtis Eugene Sallier, 53, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 in Baton Rouge, LA.
Curtis was born on November 29, 1967 to Jimmy and Mary Sallier in Klamath Falls, Oregon. He will always be known for playing guitar, writing songs, and writing poems. Curtis enjoyed being around his family and working in the construction industry in Louisiana most of...
Garrett Blaine Ryder, Md
May 7, 2021
Garrett Blaine Ryder, MD, 57, of Lake Charles was welcomed Home by his Lord Jesus on Friday May 7, 2021 in Lake Charles following a brief illness.
Garrett was born in Philadelphia, PA and was raised in Shreveport. He completed his undergraduate studies at Baylor University where he met his wife Angela, also of Shreveport. He received his medical degree...
Bernice Marie Bertrand
May 6, 2021
Bernice Beaugh Bertrand, 85 of Lake Charles, LA was called Home on Thursday, May 6, 2021.
Herbert and Belcy Beaugh welcomed her into this world on May 26, 1935 in Holmwood, LA. As one of seven children, her love of family was instilled at a young age.
She was a lifelong faithful member of St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, a faith...
Clay Barrett
May 6, 2021
James Clayton Barrett, 43, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 12:02 PM on Thursday, May 6, 2021 in a local hospital.
Clay was born January 16, 1978 in Magnolia, MS and was raised in McComb, MS. He was a 1996 graduate of North Pike Senior High School and received his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and Law from Ole Miss,...
Marian Materne Morgan
May 5, 2021
Marian Materne Morgan, 77, died on May 5th, 2021 in Lake Charles, surrounded by her family. Marian, known lovingly by her family as Teedie or Slim or Mimi, was a sweet and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher and friend. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and gave generously to her community. She attended St. Charles Academy, where...
Michael (Mike) James Ellender, Sr.
May 3, 2021
Michael (Mike) James Ellender, Sr., 70, of Sulphur, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 03, 2021 in Lake Charles, LA.
Michael Ellender was a native and longtime resident of Sulphur, LA. He was a graduate of Sulphur High School and retired from the US Army. Michael enjoyed playing bingo, dancing and spending time with his family and friends. Family was...
Dorothy Mae Ardoin
May 2, 2021
Lacassine – Dorothy Mae Ardoin, born on January 5, 1932, daughter of the late Hubertie and Olampe (Doucet) Brasseaux, passed away in a local hospital on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at the age of 89. Dot was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. She enjoyed working in her yard and attending sporting events with her family. Dot...
