Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Donnie Gotreaux
Nov 19, 2024
Donnie James Gotreaux, 61, of Jennings, LA passed away, November 19, 2024, at
his residence in Sulphur, LA. Donnie was born in Jennings, LA on May 31, 1963,
to James and Marjorie Gotreaux.
He was a man of immense heart and humor. He will be remembered for his skill as
a craftsman and taxidermist. He found comfort in his love...
Dudley Shaw
Nov 19, 2024
Dudley Shaw, 78, passed away on November 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 2, 1946, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Lillie Belle Caskey Shaw and James Lee Shaw. Dudley was a skilled ironworker, known for his work in construction on bridges and his fearlessness when it came to heights. In addition to his work,...
Harry McGee
Nov 19, 2024
Harry McGee, 89, of Moss Bluff, passed away peacefully at a Lake Charles Care facility after an extended illness.
Harry was a native of Mamou and a longtime resident of the Moss Bluff Area. He honorably and faithfully served our nation in the United States Army. While in the military service, he served both stateside and in Germany. After his discharge...
Marguerite Garland
Nov 19, 2024
Marguerite “Dodi” Garland, 68, of Lake Charles, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at a local hospice facility with family members by her side. Dodi was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She graduated from Marion High School and worked as a lab analyst at PPG Industries.
She was born on July 17, 1956, in Lake Charles, LA. to...
Michael "Mike" Wayne Moreau
Nov 19, 2024
Michael Wayne Moreau or as many knew him “Mo” or “Mike” passed away on November 19, 2024, at the age of 64. Mike was born on July 6, 1960, in Opelousas, LA to Tonise Jr. and Maudry Moreau. Most of his life he called Lawtell, LA home until moving to Port Barre only a few years ago. For the majority...
W.P. "Skipper" Hastings, Jr.
Nov 18, 2024
WP “Skipper” Hastings, 81, of Lebleu Settlement, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 18, 2024.
A 1961 graduate of Sulphur High School, where he was voted Mr. Sulphur High. Skipper went on to study at Louisiana Tech in Ruston, LA. He began his professional journey in local industries, dedicating two decades to the field while simultaneously serving as a sheriff’s deputy.
Skipper’s...
Donna Ann Drounette Theriot
Nov 17, 2024
Donna Ann Drounette Theriot, 79, of Sulphur, LA passed away peacefully Sunday, November 17, 2024 at a local hospital.
Mrs. Theriot was a native and lifelong resident of Sulphur. She was a graduate of Sulphur High School. Mrs. Theriot embraced being a stay-at-home mom and grandmother, loved spending lots of time with her brothers and sisters, enjoyed gatherings for meals and...
Brandon "Big Un" Clark
Nov 17, 2024
Brandon Matthew “Big-Un” Clark, 27, of Lake Charles, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, after an accident. Brandon was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was born on May 20, 1997, to Robert and Christine Clark, and was an Operator at PPG Industries.
Brandon went by the nickname, “Big-Un” Not only because of his size but also...
Linzi Reighnee Gott
Nov 17, 2024
Linzi Reighnee Gott, 45, went to meet her Lord and Savior at 3:31 AM on Sunday, November 17, 2024 after the most courageous battle with cancer.
She was born to her parents, Sandra Dee Humbles and Michael Leslie Gott on October 15, 1979. Linzi attended Sam Houston High School and Alexandria High School where she was a three time state and...
William Taylor Stout
Nov 17, 2024
William Taylor Stout, 78, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024 in his residence. William was born on July 7, 1946 to James “J.B.” and Saline Reeves Stout in Lake Charles, La.
He will be remembered as a hardworking man. William enjoyed hunting with his friends in recent years. He graduated from McNeese State University with a bachelor degree in Mathematics...
Mary Katherine Green
Nov 17, 2024
Mary Katherine Green, 78, of Sulphur, LA passed away in a local care facility surrounded by her family. She was born on August 14, 1946, in Dry Creek, LA to Trilla and Maurice Cole.
She was a graduate from Delta School of Business. She loved spending her days off with her family and drinking a cup of coffee. She was known...
Nick Fletcher
Nov 16, 2024
Nicholas Cole Fletcher, born on October 8, 1997, of Lake Charles, passed away on November 16, 2024, surrounded by family.
A graduate of McNeese State University, Nick was actively involved in Kappa Alpha Order, Delta Xi, where he formed lifelong friendships and embraced the values of brotherhood and service. Standing tall with a passion for weightlifting, "Big Nick" was known for...
Ida S. Ford
Nov 15, 2024
Ida Savant Ford, a beloved member of the Lake Charles community, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024, at the age of 94. Born on August 24, 1930, in Kinder, Louisiana, Ida was the daughter of Armand and Ursula (Lormand) Savant.
A 1947 graduate of Kinder High School, Ida began a lifelong career with the State of Louisiana, working in...
Bobby Lee Barnes
Nov 15, 2024
Bobby Lee Barnes, 77 of Westlake, La passed away November 15, 2024, in a local hospital surrounded by his loving family. Bobby graduated from Sulphur High School in 1965, where he was nationally ranked as a javelin thrower, letterman and allstate in track and field. Bobby was an elite dual sport athlete and was recognized in the Sulphur High Hall...
Stephen Alan Kline Sr.
Nov 14, 2024
Stephen Kline Sr., 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 13, 1945, to Virginia Eugenia Rigmaiden and Starr Harrison Kline.
Stephen proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for six years, including active duty during the Vietnam War. In the Marine Corps, he worked on the 81-millimeter mortar...
Thomas E. "Tom" Holcomb
Nov 13, 2024
Thomas E. “Tom” Holcomb, 78, of Lake Charles, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at his residence surrounded by family. Tom was born on May 6, 1946, in Many LA. to Andrew and Rachel Holcomb.
He served his country as a proud member of The National Guard and was the owner/operator of H&R Water Wells.
Those left to cherish his memory are...
Linda Ann Phipps
Nov 13, 2024
Linda Ann Phipps, 75, of Sulphur, LA passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on November 13, 2024. Linda was born on August 13, 1949, in Houston, TX.
Linda loved being around friends and family and had a wonderful sense of humor, spreading cheer everywhere she went. She enjoyed traveling the world, going to the beach, and her...
Reata Fuselier Fontenot
Nov 12, 2024
Reata Marie Fuselier Fontenot, 66, of Moss Bluff, passed away on November 12, 2024 at a Lake Charles care facility following an extended illness.
Reata was a native and lifelong resident of the Moss Bluff and Lake Charles area. She retired from the dry cleaning industry, having worked many years at Southern Dry Cleaners in Moss Bluff. Reata enjoyed fishing,...
Dahlen Paige Semar
Nov 12, 2024
Dahlen Paige Semar, 23, passed away on November 12, 2024 in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on May 17, 2001 in Lake Charles, LA to David Semar and Lyndsey Mhire Thomas.
Dahlen was the most loving, selfless, hilarious, and beautiful person inside and out. She loved being home with her family, drawing, music, and pop tarts. She found purpose in...
Harrison Noel James
Nov 11, 2024
Harrison Noel James, 2 day old infant of Blake Ryan and Shania Sanchez James, passed away in the early morning of November 11, 2024 in a local hospital.
Harrison was born early and unexpectedly in Sulphur on November 9, 2024. Harrison was transferred to a Lake Charles hospital where he valiantly fought to overcome his young birth age.
He leaves his loving...
