Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
James Douglas Harper
Jan 12, 2020
James Douglas Harper, 58, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020.
James was born on September 19, 1961, to Wade and Marlene Howard Harper in Lake Charles, LA, where he lived his entire life. He was a 1979 graduate of LaGrange High School in Lake Charles. He married the love of his life, Lori Credeur on September 17, 1988. He...
Rose Lavergne
Jan 10, 2020
Ada “Rose” Lavergne, 91, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020.
Rose was born on August 8, 1928, to Willie and Estelle Ortego in Opelousas, Louisiana.
She operated a beauty salon out of her home for many years. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was also a dedicated member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church...
Laci Renee Theriot
Jan 10, 2020
Graveside services for Laci Renee Theriot, infant daughter of Brennen Lee Joseph Theriot and Demi Nicole White, of Sweetlake will be at 3:00 PM Tuesday, January 14, at Pujol Cemetery in Big Lake. The Rev. Kris Howerton will officiate.
Laci died Saturday, January 10, in a Lake Charles hospital.
In addition, Laci is survived by maternal grandparents, Delaine Theriot of...
George "Butch" Tomasik, Jr.
Jan 9, 2020
George "Butch" Tomasik Jr, 74, of Lake Charles Louisiana passed away at 1:48 p.m. Thursday January 9th, 2020 in his residence.
Mr. Tomasik’s was born March 26th, 1945 in Baltimore Maryland and moved to Lake Charles in 1963. Mr. Tomasik had several positions in the pipeline industry, welder, inspector, Foreman. He was a mechanic for GM for many years, but...
Rufus Myers
Jan 9, 2020
Rufus Myers, 95, of Lake Charles died January 9, 2020 in a local care facility with his family by his side.
He was born May 25, 1924 in Estherwood, LA to Teola and Amelia Myers. Rufus left his mark throughout Southwest Louisiana as owner and operator of TERM Construction. He was well known for fishing, dancing and colorful Cajun mannerisms,...
Judy Ann Fontenot
Jan 9, 2020
Mrs. Judy Ann Duhon Fontenot, 76, of Lake Charles passed away at 7:50 AM, Thursday, January 9, 2020 in a local hospital with her family by her side. She was born to the late Otis and Corine Duhon on August 25, 1943.
Mrs. Fontenot was a graduate of LaGrange High School and attended Sowela Technical College where she earned her...
Wesley Allen Duncan, Sr.
Jan 8, 2020
Wesley “Wess” Allen Duncan Sr. passed away on January 8, 2020 at the age of 81.
Wes joined the Air Force and served our nation for 21 years as an Electronic Warfare System Tech. He retired to Lake Charles and worked as an electrician.
He loved to bowl, to take care of his yard, spend time with family, to travel...
Jeffrey Bihm
Jan 8, 2020
A Celebration of Life Service for Jeffrey Bihm, 54, of Lake Charles will be at 3:00 PM on Sunday, January 12, at the First Baptist Church in Welsh with the Rev. Rod Aguillard officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 2:00 PM Sunday until time of services. Burial will be private in Thornwell Cemetery under the direction...
Frank "Gary" Boudreaux
Jan 8, 2020
Frank Gary Boudreaux, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones at 12:53 PM on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, when he went to see Jesus on his 67th birthday.
Gary was born January 8, 1953 in Lake Charles, LA and worked many years for the Lake Charles American Press, where he retired in 2018. He was...
Dr. Jeffrey Wayne Totten
Jan 7, 2020
Dr. Jeffrey Wayne Totten, 63, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 6:50 AM on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 in a local hospital.
Dr. Totten was born August 11, 1956 in Basile, LA, where he was a graduate of Basile High School. He received his Bachelor and Master’s degrees in Marketing and Business Administration from Northwestern University and his...
Bennie Stoddard Ryan, Jr.
Jan 7, 2020
Bennie Stoddard Ryan, Jr., 85, of Ramer, AL passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 in his Alabama residence.
Mr. Ryan was born in Lake Charles on May 12, 1934 as a descendant of the father of Lake Charles, John Jacob Ryan. He was a 1952 graduate of LaGrange High School. The following year in 1953 he married his childhood...
Jimmie Ann Rutherford Moriarty
Jan 7, 2020
Jimmie Ann Rutherford Moriarty died on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the age of 90. She was a long-time resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana, after spending her childhood in Lake Arthur, Louisiana. She was a loving wife of fifty-six years to Richard T. Moriarty, who preceded her in death in 2004. The couple enjoyed their extensive time together sailing, enjoying...
Richard Harrison Linam
Jan 7, 2020
Richard Harrison Linam, 95, of Lake Charles passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 in a local hospital with his family by his side.
Mr. Linam was born on September 1, 1924 in Fordyce, AR to William and Jo Etta Linam. He was raised in Texarkana, TX. He served his country honorably in the US Navy as an Aviation Ordinceman...
Anna Bell Kelder
Jan 6, 2020
Anna Bell Kelder, 80, of Vinton, LA passed away on January 6, 2020 in her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Anna was born on November 27, 1939 in Zwolle, LA to Frank and Melonee King. She enjoyed the great outdoors hunting and fishing. Anna was also known for her cooking skills and being the center of attention and her...
Horace Andrew Moody
Jan 6, 2020
Horace Andrew Moody, 80, of Lake Charles passed away at 11:58 PM on Monday, January 6, 2020 in his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Moody was born on September 11, 1939 in Greensboro, GA where he lived until settling his family in Lake Charles in 1967. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force. Mr. Moody...
Ron Gharst
Jan 6, 2020
Ronald Eugene “Ron” Gharst of Lake Charles, LA passed away Monday, January 6, 2020 in a local hospital.
Ron was born May 23, 1952 in Tillamook, Oregon to Jack Donald and Phyllis Watrus Gharst. He attended Washington State University before joining the Army. He served as a Medic during the Vietnam War. He moved to Lake Charles in 1990 from...
Stephen Cheramie
Jan 5, 2020
Stephen Cheramie, 60, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 in a local hospital.
He was born on September 24, 1959 in Cameron, LA to Tony and Eldie Cheramie.
He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was witty and had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed working out, fishing, playing cards and video games,...
Kenneth Emory Wiggins
Jan 5, 2020
Kenneth Emory Wiggins, 61, of Longville, LA, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, January 5, 2020.
Kenny enjoyed passing his time at home watching “stupid tv,” as he called it, and cheering for LSU and the New Orleans Saints. He spent countless hours enjoying the view of Longville Lake from his front porch with his beloved canine...
