Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Sophia Suzanne Doré
Jun 17, 2021
Sophia “Sophie” Suzanne Doré, a loving daughter, sister and friend, passed away in the early morning hours of June 17th, 2021 at her home in Baton Rouge, LA at the age of 22.
Sophie attended pre-k through eighth grade and high school at Episcopal Day School, and St. Louis Catholic High School, respectively, where she enjoyed sports like cross country,...
Charlotte Richard
Jun 16, 2021
Charlotte “Sug” Richard, 64, of DeQuincy passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 in her residence. She was born to Warner and Ruby Richard and lived in Lake Charles for 54 years until she moved to DeQuincy.
She is survived by her partner and best friend, Chris A. Dinger of DeQuincy; daughter, Ashley Broussard of Sulphur; son, Adam Broussard...
Alya Christine Duhon
Jun 16, 2021
Alya Christine Duhon, 47, of Lake Charles passed away the day before her 48th birthday at 10:50 AM on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in a local hospital following a brief illness.
Alya was born on June 17, 1973, in Lake Charles where she resided all of her life and was a graduate of Barbe High School. She furthered her education...
Gary Anderson
Jun 16, 2021
Gary Anderson, 83, of Moss Bluff passed away at 4:39 AM on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in his residence.
Mr. Anderson was born on February 21, 1938, in Lake Charles where he resided all of his life and was a graduate of LaGrange High School. He worked and retired as a plumber and pipeline welder and belonged to the Plumbers...
Joan Louise Busch Wallace
Jun 16, 2021
Joan Louise Busch Wallace, passed away on June 16, 2021, in Lake Charles, LA. Joan was born on September 14, 1935, in Lake Charles, LA. She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. She graduated from Sulphur High School in 1953 and was class valedictorian. Joan was a flag bearer for the Royal Clippers and was very involved in school activities. ...
Phillip J. Billiot
Jun 16, 2021
Phillip Joseph Billiot, 66, of Carlyss passed away peacefully in his home after a 1-1/2 year hard fought battle with cancer.
Although he was an extremely difficult man to get along with most times, he was an excellent entertainer/teacher to his children and grandchildren during their younger years: He built things for them to play on; laughed and joked...
Jenna Robyn Foreman
Jun 15, 2021
Lake Charles – Jenna Robyn Foreman, born October 23, 1987, daughter of James LaRay Foreman and Lisa Cummings Foreman, passed away on June 15, 2021, at the age of 33. Jenna enjoyed fishing, helping others, but most of all, she loved taking care of her girls. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Patricia Cummings; paternal grandparents, Richard...
Evelyn Vivian Searcy
Jun 15, 2021
Evelyn Vivian Searcy, 83 of Lake Charles, LA was called Home on June 15, 2021 while in the comfort of her home.
She was born in Lake Charles, LA on September 15, 1937 to Ben and Mabel Leaggo.
She grew up in Lake Charles, attending St. Charles Academy. Growing up across the street from the skating rink brought her to...
Debbie Hampton
Jun 15, 2021
Debbie Lynn Hampton, 65, passed away peacefully at her residence on June 15, 2021.
Debbie was born September 25, 1955 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Cranford and Vina Ortego. She was a caring and devoted wife and mother. Even after becoming a great grandmother, her desire to adventure life kept on. Her joy and laughter permeated those around her and...
Fred Taylor "Tee" Smith, Jr.
Jun 15, 2021
Fred Taylor “Tee” Smith, Jr. passed away June 15, 2021, in his home, with his loving family at his side.
A life-long resident of Lake Charles, Tee was born February 23, 1947, to Mary Ellen Gayle Smith and Fred Taylor Smith, Sr. He was a 1965 graduate of Lake Charles High School and a 1989 graduate of McNeese State University. ...
Victoria Sue Hantz
Jun 14, 2021
Victoria Sue Hantz, 61, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021. Victoria was born on February 14, 1960, in Grove City, PA to David and Joann Covert.
She enjoyed riding motorcycles, gardening, and reading books.
Those left to cherish her memory are her two children, Christina Domingue and husband Joshua and Jonathan Frederick; two grandchildren, Shianne and Ethan; five siblings,...
Alan Paul Daley
Jun 14, 2021
Lake Charles – Alan Paul Daley, born in Lake Charles on August 4, 1961, son of Robert Paul and Ruth Marie (Conner) Daley, passed away June 14, 2021, at the age of 59. Alan, a graduate of Barbe was a self-employed roofing contractor. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, martial arts, and being with family, especially his grandchildren. Alan loved the Lord...
Jonathan Corey Nelson
Jun 14, 2021
Closing Time, every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end…
Jonathan Corey Nelson was born on January 11, 1986, although it was in Austin, TX he did not “Keep it Weird” as his values more traditionally rooted to family.
He grew up in Gulf Breeze, Florida and attended Gulf Breeze High School, where like his younger brother, he played...
Harlan Joseph "Butch" Guillory
Jun 14, 2021
Crowley, LA – Harlan Joseph “Butch” Guillory, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021, at Southwind Nursing Home. Butch was born January 17, 1946, in Iowa, LA. He was the son of the late Lesby and Octavia (Granger) Guillory and a graduate of Westlake High School. Butch served in the Army National Guard in Fort Polk where he was a...
Gay Loraine Lequeux
Jun 13, 2021
Gay Loraine LeQueux, 66, of Sulphur, LA., passed away on June 13, 2021. Gay was born on November 7, 1954, in Sulphur, LA., to Robert and Hazel Atkinson. She enjoyed reading, playing bingo, and watching T.V.
Those left to cherish her memory are her three children, Robert Jean LeQueux Jr. and wife Shannon, John Mark LeQueux and wife Rachel,...
Eddie Conner
Jun 13, 2021
Our Dad and Popee passed away on June 13, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones. Eddie Joe was the eldest living heir to the Donat Miller and Mark Conner families of Creole.
He was born to Ona (Tateen ) and Eddie ( Noon ) Conner of Creole.
Eddie Joe is survived by his brother, Charles Larry Conner of...
Raleigh Newman
Jun 13, 2021
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of a pillar of our community, Charles Raleigh Newman, as he passed Sunday, June 13, 2021.
Born in Big Lake, LA on April 30, 1930, to parents Eulice Newman and Eva Faulk, Raleigh Newman was raised in great part by his grandparents, Semar “Poleet” and Frances Hebert Faulk. He was baptized...
James Douglass Ayo
Jun 13, 2021
James Douglass Ayo was one of five children born to Joseph Raleigh and Mary Faye Ayo. He was born August 12, 1949, in Austin, Texas.
James grew up in Beaumont, TX, where there was no shortage of adventures for him and his brothers and sister. James attended McNeese on a drama scholarship, where he met and married the love of...
Carolyn Faye Amy
Jun 12, 2021
Carolyn Faye Amy (née Smith) passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the age of 68 in Sulphur, Louisiana, following a brave, 15-month battle with cancer. Born October 9, 1952 to the late Remi and Louisiana Smith of Swords, Louisiana, she was the youngest of five sisters. In 1970, Carolyn graduated from Eunice High School, where, at her high...
Sherry Ann Taylor
Jun 12, 2021
Iowa – Sherry Ann Taylor, born in Indian Village on May 13, 1943, daughter of the late Roy and Allie (Savant) Palmer, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at the age of 78. Sherry was a graduate of Kinder High School. She attended St. Raphael Catholic Church. Sherry was a bus driver for the Jeff Davis Parish School Board. She...
