Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Arthur W. Primeaux Md
Apr 29, 2020
Arthur Webster Primeaux, MD, a native of Lake Charles, LA, returned home to see the Lord he served the morning of April 29th, 2020. He lived, loved, and worked in the Lake Charles area his whole life and has left a lasting impact on those he touched. He was a graduate of St. Louis Catholic High School, McNeese State...
Arthur "Wayne" Achter
Apr 29, 2020
Arthur” Wayne” Achter,77, of Moss Bluff, LA passed away on April 29, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.
Wayne was born on November 16, 1942 to Arthur and Mora Achter in Barnhart, MO. He enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR racing, and most of all riding horses while enjoying the great outdoors. Arthur retired from many years of service from Turner Industries,...
Cary "Bubba" Naquin
Apr 28, 2020
Cary Patrick “Bubba” Naquin, 50, of Lake Charles passed away at 4:58 PM on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 in his residence.
Bubba was born on January 26, 1970 in Houma, LA where he was raised until moving to Orlando, FL where he was a graduate of Lake Howell High School. He moved to Lake Charles in 1991 where he began...
Nancy Kanoy Hurlburt
Apr 27, 2020
A private family memorial service will be held at Consolata Cemetery for Nancy Ellen Kanoy Hurlbut at a later date.
Mrs. Hurlburt died on April 27, 2020. The body was cremated by Johnson Funeral Home.
She is survived by her husband, George W. Hurlbut; two daughters, Heather Beth House (Eddie) and Amber Celeste Duhon (Andrew); five grandchildren, Edwin...
Gary Dale Duplichan
Apr 27, 2020
Gary Dale Duplichan, 66, of Sulphur, Louisiana, lost his short battle with cancer in his home on April 27, 2020. Gary was born in Kinder, Louisiana, to Preston and Ethel Duplichan on March 19, 1954, on the feast of St. Joseph.
Gary grew up in Kinder until moving to Sulphur his sophomore year. He played football for Sulphur where...
Mertie Scarborough
Apr 27, 2020
Mertie Scarborough, 83, passed away on April 27, 2020 in a local care facility. Mertie enjoyed crocheting, reading, shopping, plants and gardening. She loved to feed the birds, squirrels, and watch them play.
Mertie is survived by her two children, Sandy Tyler and husband Don of Humble, TX and Trudi Scarborough and J.C. Farlow of Sulphur; her grandchildren, Aaron...
Daniel David Barrios
Apr 27, 2020
Daniel David Barrios, 79, passed away at his residence in Denham Springs, LA on April 27, 2020. He was born on August 15, 1940 in Labadieville, LA to Lucy Marie Naquin and John David Barrios.
Daniel lived most of his life in the Lake Charles area. He worked at Jake’s Produce, and then for the Calcasieu Parish School Board as...
Chad William Elter
Apr 26, 2020
Chad William Elter, 45, died at 10:50 AM on Sunday, April 26, 2020.
Chad was born May 29, 1974 in Lake Charles. He was a 1992 graduate of St. Louis High School and was not only recognized in Who’s Who for his academics, but he was also the 1990 District 5-AA Champion for the 1600 and 3200 meter runs. He...
Jane M. Young
Apr 26, 2020
Jane Young, 73, of Ragley, LA passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 in a local hospital.
Jane was born on October 19, 1946 in Lake Charles, LA to John and Nina McKamey.
She was a graduate of Westlake High School. She was a tax preparer and notary at H&R block for many years before deciding to go in business for...
Theresa Sonnier Guillory
Apr 25, 2020
Theresa Sonnier Guillory, 87, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, April 25 at a local nursing home.
Her cremation has been entrusted to Simple Traditions by Johnson Funeral Home.
Charles Edward Toney, Sr.
Apr 25, 2020
C.E. Toney, Sr. was born in Leesville, LA to Mitchell and Bertha Toney on November 2, 1940. He passed away on Saturday April 25, 2020 in Sulphur, LA.
Mr. Toney was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Ann Spell Toney; son, Ricky Edward Toney; daughter, Sheila Ann Toney; son-in-law, Bryan Keith Fontenot.
He is survived by his son, Ronald...
Grace Marie Courmier
Apr 25, 2020
Grace Marie Courmier 80 of Carlyss, LA passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Grace was born on August 17, 1939 in Cameron, LA to Belonie and Ruby Trahan. She loved bowling in her spare time and was very good at it winning numerous trophies over the years and she also loved traveling....
Michael Anthony Mancuso
Apr 25, 2020
Michael Anthony Mancuso was born on 3 March 1958 in Lake Charles, LA and passed away at the age of 62 on 25 April 2020 at his sister, Michelle Koonce’s home in Lake Charles, LA. After 4 days in hospice care. After a cardiac arrest, Michael had been in a coma state with serious brain injury and had never regained...
Bobby A. Gunn, Sr.
Apr 25, 2020
Bobby Gunn, Sr., at the age of 94 years, died April 25, 2020 and a private family gathering was held at Johnson Funeral Home. A cemetery service was held following, conducted by son-in-law, Owen Bellon, and military personnel. Dad arranged the details of the funeral service he desired to have. To honor his wishes, a memorial service will be held...
Roxie Wright Parker
Apr 24, 2020
Roxie Wright Parker, 60, of Monroe, LA passed away Friday, April 24 at a Lafayette hospital.
Her arrangements have been entrusted to Simple Traditions by Johnson Funeral Home.
John Dennis Robbins
Apr 22, 2020
John Dennis Robbins, born 11/3/1953, at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital in Sulphur, La, went home on Wednesday 04/22/2020 to join his Mom, Dad, family, and friends who passed before him. John was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. John was raised in Sulphur, La and lived there most of his life. He was raised by his loving...
Ronnie Stanley
Apr 22, 2020
Ronald “Ronnie” Lee Stanley, 66, entered life September 24, 1953 as the first child of Jewel Harper Stanley and Lloyd Stanley, and by grace peacefully left his earthly body on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 from a local hospital.
Ron shared his love of music at LaGrange High School, McNeese State University, Boulevard Baptist Church and Sale Street Baptist Church, where...
Lisa Ann Shepard
Apr 22, 2020
Lisa Ann Shepard, 59, of Sulphur passed away on April 22, 2020. She was a very outgoing person, who never seemed to meet a stranger and had lots of friends. Lisa loved the beach, was very poetic, and enjoyed being around her family and friends.
Lisa is survived by her daughter, Summer Richard; her two grandchildren, who were the world...
Paula Taylor Bryan
Apr 22, 2020
Paula D. Bryan, 53, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 in her residence.
Paula loved traveling and spending time with grandchildren. She enjoyed cross-stitching, crocheting and was an excellent cook.
Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 30 years, Clyde Bryan; mother, Norma Knight; children, Justin E. Bryan (Christina), Amber Carver (Wendell), Cole Childress (Kristen), James...
Sophie Edwards
Apr 21, 2020
Sophie Edwards, 86, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at her residence in Katy, Texas.
She was born on April 18, 1934 in Jonesville, LA to Phineas and Mary Fisher.
She resided in Westlake, LA for many years where she raised her family. She was a faithful member of the Moss Bluff Church of Christ. She graduated from Sowela Technical...
