Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Steve Christopher Larocca
Mar 17, 2021
Steve Christopher LaRocca, 55, of Carlyss passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 with his loving family at his side, and in the compassionate care from Heart of Hospice.
Steve was a gifted carpenter who took great pride in his craft. Many homes and business in the area enjoy his workmanship. He began his craft with Barry Painter as his mentor...
Martina Grimshaw
Mar 16, 2021
Martina Grimshaw, 83, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021.
She was born September 30, 1937 to Alex and Ellen Stephens in Oakdale, LA.
Martina graduated from Oakdale High School in 1955 before attending Louisiana State University where, in 1958, she obtained a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education.
She was a dedicated member of Trinity Baptist Church where she was...
Mark Lynn Nichols
Mar 16, 2021
Mark Lynn Nichols, 58 of Frierson, LA was called Home on March 16, 2021.
He was one of three children born to Alva Nichols and Tommie Credeur. He was born in Shreveport, LA on August 28, 1962.
He grew up in Frierson, LA and graduated from DeSoto High School. He enjoyed the great outdoors, you would often find him hunting...
Sonja "Tutt" Couch
Mar 15, 2021
Sonja “Tutt” Lynne Couch, wife, Mama, NaNa, Tutt, Aunt Tutt, 58 was called to rest on Monday, March 15 surrounded by loved ones.
She lived most of her life in Sulphur with her husband, Kerry, her children, and grandchildren. She enjoyed being outside in the sun, whether at the beach, crabbing in Hackberry, or cooking out in the yard, she...
Jennifer Ann Leger
Mar 15, 2021
Jennifer Ann Leger, 58 of Kaplan passed away on March 15, 2021.
She was born on September 22, 1962 in Lake Charles, LA. She attended and graduated from LaGrange High School. After graduation, she became a licensed massage therapist and also worked at Walgreens.
She had many things she was passionate about, she enjoyed watching Hot-Air Balloon parades, collecting Angels,...
Dee Etta Salvador
Mar 15, 2021
Dee Etta Van Cleave Houston Salvador, 85, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 5:00 PM on Monday, March 15, 2021 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Salvador was born September 3, 1935 in Bastrop, LA and was a graduate of Ouachita High School in Monroe, LA, where she was named “Most Beautiful”. She retired from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office,...
Richard G. Guillory
Mar 15, 2021
Richard G. Guillory, 75, better known as Sug, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2021, at his home in Moss Bluff, LA with his family by his side. Richard was born in Mamou, LA on Jan 15, 1946 and married his sweetheart (Dee) on November 22, 1969. He graduated high school from LaGrange High School in Lake Charles, LA in...
Sandra Ann Williams
Mar 15, 2021
Sandra Ann Williams was born on July 23, 1941, daughter of Eddie and Mae Francis (Becnel). Sandra passed away on March 15, 2021, at the age of 79 at a local nursing facility. Sandra attended X-Ray and MRI school for 2 years and was employed for Lake Charles Memorial as a technician and later as a traveling technician. She was...
Pearl Roberts
Mar 15, 2021
Pearl Roberts, 86, of Lake Charles, passed away on Monday March 15, 2021 after a brief illness at Harbor Hospice.
Pearl graduated from Jennings High School and was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She enjoyed reading, cooking, cake decorating, handwork (paw work) and most of all spending time with her family, friends, and being “Rammy” to her grandchildren. Those...
Joan Wagner
Mar 15, 2021
Joan Marie Wagner, 86, of Sulphur, LA passed away Monday, March 15th, 2021. Visitation for Joan will be Friday March 19th, 2021 at Johnson and Robison Funeral Home from 9:30 AM until 12:30 PM, 107 W. Napoleon St. A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sulphur, 2700 Maplewood Dr. Father...
Derek Aguillard
Mar 14, 2021
Derek Aguillard, was born on July 26, 1957, son of Oscar Ray “Buster” Aguillard and Ada (Breaux) Aguillard. Derek passed away on March 14, 2021, at the age of 63 at a local hospital. Derek was a graduate of LaGrange High School, upon graduation joined the Navy and later became a cross country truck driver. Derek was of the Catholic...
Della Joyce Bourque Mathieu
Mar 14, 2021
Della Joyce Bourque Mathieu, 91, of Moss Bluff passed away at 10:38 PM on Sunday, March 14, 2021 in a Dallas, TX hospital.
Mrs. Mathieu was born on January 19, 1930 in Grand Lake, LA and has lived in Moss Bluff since the late 1970’s. She was a member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God and the VFW Auxiliary #9933.
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Hazel Louise Bryant Martin
Mar 14, 2021
Hazel Louise Bryant Martin, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on March 14, 2021. She was surrounded by family and loving caregivers after living a full and blessed life of nearly 93 years. She will always be remembered for her beauty, grace, strong will, quiet confidence, and quick-witted comebacks… always with a smile on her face...
Linus Joseph Devillier
Mar 14, 2021
Linus Joseph DeVillier, 91, of Sulphur, LA passed away on March 14, 2021 in a local care facility.
Linus was born on February 22, 1930 in Mamou, LA to Hurdy and Maya DeVillier. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, racehorses, and gardening. He enjoyed being around friends and family. Proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War...
William "Bobby" Reeves, Sr.
Mar 13, 2021
William Robert “Bobby” Reeves, Sr., 65, of Moss Bluff, LA, passed away at 3:20 PM on Saturday, March 13, 2021in Ferris, TX.
Mr. Reeves was born July 25, 1955 in Lake Charles, LA, lived a few years in Texas and has lived in Moss Bluff since 1996. He was a graduate of Boswell High School in Oklahoma. He worked as...
Effie Mae Dyer Brewton
Mar 13, 2021
Effie Mae Brewton, loving matriarch of her extensive family, departed this world to be with Christ on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at the age of ninety-two.
Effie Mae was born on November 16, 1928 to Webster Robert Dyer, Sr. (Webb) of Oakdale and Grace Thelma Smith Dyer of Pitkin. In 1945, she moved along with her family to Lake Charles,...
Madlyn Fontenot
Mar 12, 2021
Madlyn Fontenot, 82, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2021 at her residence.
Born September 25, 1938 in Edenton, NC, Mrs. Fontenot graduated from Lake Charles High School and McNeese State University. She enjoyed working as a teacher at Nelson Elementary, where she taught second grade for a number of years. She taught both her students and her family...
Andrea Ellender
Mar 12, 2021
Andrea Sue Abshire Ellender, 59, of Sulphur passed away peacefully Friday, March 12, 2021 surrounded by her family.
Andrea was a lifelong Sulphur resident and graduated from Sulphur High School Class of 1979. She worked for All Star GMC as a receptionist for many years. Andrea was a private and very independent person. She loved being outdoors, especially fishing, yard...
Alton Ewing, Jr.
Mar 11, 2021
Alton Ewing Jr., 63 of DeRidder, LA was called Home March 11, 2021.
He was born October 3, 1957 in Jennings, LA to Zora and Alton Ewing Sr.
He attended Grand Lake High School, then enrolled into the United States Air Force as a jet mechanic. During his enlistment he was stationed in Florida where he served four years before...
Gabriel Keenan Yates
Mar 11, 2021
If you knew Gabriel Keenan Yates, you would know he came into this world embracing the vigor and tenacity that many came to love him for.
He was born July 13, 1992 in Lake Charles to Jimmy and Melissa Yates and from a young age, he never met a stranger. He inherited his love of music from his father and...
