Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Doris Davidson Eldridge
May 14, 2020
Doris Theresa Davidson Eldridge, 77, of Lake Charles went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, May 14, 2020 from the comfort of her home.
Mrs. Eldridge was born and raised in Abbeville, LA and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School and Demons School of Beauty. She worked...
Wanda Lee Harvey Stephens
May 13, 2020
Wanda Lee (Harvey) Stephens was born Dec. 23, 1957, in Anahuac, Texas, the fifth child of Undine and C.W. Harvey.
She passed away peacefully May 13, 2020, in Moss Bluff, surrounded by family.
Wanda married the love of her life, Ron Stephens, on Jan. 9, 1981, and they shared a lifelong joy for playing golf, fishing, watching LSU Tigers...
Lorie Ann Woodrow
May 13, 2020
Lorie A. Woodrow, 53, of Lake Charles, LA passed away surrounded by her family and friends on May 13, 2020.
Lorie was born on November 21, 1966 at Lake Charles Charity Hospital to Russell and Theresa Lyle Fontenot Bellard. She was a 1984 graduate of Barbe High School. She married Daniel Woodrow November 7, 2013. Many know her from her...
John H. Melton, Sr.
May 13, 2020
John H. Melton, Sr., 84, of Lake Charles, LA passed from this life to the next most glorious one on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 in his home, his wife, Vinia and youngest daughter, Melinda at his side.
He was a Shriner and a Mason. He had retired from Conway, McLean, and Steve Thomson Trucking companies as Terminal Manager. He loved...
David Edward Cooke
May 13, 2020
Born September 28, 1951, David lost his fight with Alzheimer’s on May 13, 2020.
He was known as “Cookieman” to his friends and retired from Sasol after 34 years. He also worked for CPSO Reserve division for many years.
Mr. Cooke leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 34 years, Carol Neppes Cooke; 3 step-children, Debbie Newell (Tom Newell),...
Hildegard Ilse Mueller Martin
May 12, 2020
Hildegard Martin, 94, former resident of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
She was born on March 8, 1926, in Kolberg, Germany, to Erich and Anna (Brummel) Martin. She moved to the U.S. shortly after the end of World War II where she made Lake Charles her home. She worked 22 years...
Betty Jo Wilks Lejeune
May 11, 2020
Betty Jo Wilks LeJeune, 85, of Sulphur went to meet her Heavenly Father on May 11, 2020. She was a life-long member of Eastwood Pentecostal church and First Pentecostal Church of Sulphur. Betty Jo enjoyed cooking, sewing and baking. She dearly loved taking care of her grandbabies.
Betty Jo is survived by her six children, Charles R. Wilks and wife...
Elaine Ungar Cameron
May 11, 2020
Elaine Ungar Cameron, 96, of Lake Charles made her last journey to her final vacation destination at 4:10 AM on Monday, May 11, 2020 from a local hospice facility.
Mrs. Cameron was born on December 23, 1923 in Galveston, TX and was a graduate of Lake Charles High School in 1941. She continued her education at Port Arthur College before...
James Edward "Jimmy" Jaye
May 10, 2020
James Edward “Jimmy” Jaye, 76, of Vinton, LA., passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020, in his home, surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer.
Jimmy was born on April 25, 1944, in Uriah, AL., to Amos & Annie Jaye. He served in the Air Force from 1962-1968 during the Vietnam War and later relocated to Vinton in...
Raymond Floyd Culberson, Jr.
May 10, 2020
Raymond Floyd Culberson, Jr., 76, of Sulphur passed away on May 10, 2020 in a local care center. He proudly served his country and retired from the U S Air Force. After retiring from the U S Air Force he worked for 10 years at Northrup Gruman. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and working in his yard.
Raymond is survived by...
David Harold Broussard, Sr.
May 10, 2020
David H. Broussard, Sr., 68, died unexpectedly in his residence in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Sunday, May 10, 2020. Born on December 1, 1951 in New Iberia, Louisiana to Waldean Mae and Harvey L. Broussard, David was the second-born of four siblings. He will be remembered for being a devoted and loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and uncle, as...
Claudie L. Johnson, Jr.
May 9, 2020
Claudie L. Johnson, Jr., 67, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020 in his residence.
He was born on July 2, 1952 in Lake Charles, LA to Claudie L. Johnson, Sr. and wife Nellie. He was an avid McNeese Football fan and loved being outside doing yard work and gardening. Claudie enjoyed traveling, hiking and walking.
Those left to cherish...
John Edward Shultz, Jr.
May 9, 2020
John Edward Shultz, Jr., 84, of Sulphur, LA, died at 6:46 PM on Saturday, May 9, 2020 in a local care facility.
Mr. Shultz was born March 8, 1936 in Chambersburg, PA, and was a 1955 graduated from Carlisle High School. He served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard. Mr. Schultz moved to the Lake Charles area in 1976...
Wilbert Charles Orphey, Sr.
May 9, 2020
Wilbert Orphey Sr., affectionately known as “Lil Bit”, was born February 8, 1946 to Ella Breax and Gilbert Orphey in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He transitioned to be with the Lord May 9, 2020.
Wilbert was preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers, Robert Orphey, Lawrence Orphey, Milton Orphey, Larry Orphey, and Gilbert Orphey. His 6 sisters, Virgie Singleton, Louise...
Coach Bobby Gunn, Jr.
May 9, 2020
Coach Bobby Gunn, Jr., 74, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 12:00AM on Saturday, May 9, 2020 in a local hospital.
Coach Gunn was born June 29, 1945 in Lake Charles, LA, where he was a life-long resident. He was a 1963 graduate of Marion High School and received his Master’s degree from McNeese State University. He worked as a...
James "Jimbo" Pousson
May 8, 2020
James “Jimbo” Pousson, 73, of Lake Charles passed away at 4:36 PM on Friday, May 8, 2020 in a local hospital.
Jimbo was born on November 3, 1946 in Mamou and was raised in Elton until his sophomore year in high school when he moved to Lake Charles. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School. Upon graduating, he joined...
Joseph Zannie Leger
May 8, 2020
Joseph “Zannie” Leger, 79, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Friday, May 8, 2020 in a local hospital.
Mr. Leger was born September 28, 1940 in Eunice, LA. He was raised in Bell City, LA, where he graduated from Bell City High School and lettered in football, track and basketball. He worked as a farmer until 1980 and then worked...
Daniel Joseph Barrilleaux
May 8, 2020
Daniel Joseph Barrilleaux, 80, died Friday, May 8, 2020, in a local hospital following a lengthy illness.
The son of Carbett Joseph and Eula Marie Cheramie Barrilleaux, Mr. Barrilleaux was born and reared in New Orleans. He followed his dad’s footsteps by serving his country for seventeen years in the U. S. Navy. He worked as an electrician for more...
Leroy Joseph Domingue
May 7, 2020
Leroy Joseph Domingue, 88, passed away on May 7, 2020 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted Catholic and a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church and helped established St. Paul DeVincent Society at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Leroy worked for Addressograph-multigraph for 30 years. He proudly served his country in the...
