Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Mary Alice Brouhard
May 7, 2021
Mary Alice Heard Brouhard, 75, of Lake Charles, LA died on Friday, May 7, 2021 at her daughter’s residence.Â
Mrs. Brouhard was born December 4, 1945 in Lake Charles, LA, where she was a lifelong resident. She was a 1963 graduate of Lake Charles High School, graduated from McNeese State University with two master’s degrees in Business and English...
Joyce Hupperich
May 7, 2021
On March 28, 1948, Clarence and Verna Mae Sonnier welcomed Joyce Ann Hupperich into their loving family. She was one of five children and was born in Jennings, LA.
She grew up in the Iowa area and attended Iowa High School. She possessed a free spirit but felt the calling to serve her Lord and Savior. She lived a simple...
Curtis Eugene Sallier
May 7, 2021
Curtis Eugene Sallier, 53, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 in Baton Rouge, LA.
Curtis was born on November 29, 1967 to Jimmy and Mary Sallier in Klamath Falls, Oregon. He will always be known for playing guitar, writing songs, and writing poems. Curtis enjoyed being around his family and working in the construction industry in Louisiana most of...
Garrett Blaine Ryder, Md
May 7, 2021
Garrett Blaine Ryder, MD, 57, of Lake Charles was welcomed Home by his Lord Jesus on Friday May 7, 2021 in Lake Charles following a brief illness.
Garrett was born in Philadelphia, PA and was raised in Shreveport. He completed his undergraduate studies at Baylor University where he met his wife Angela, also of Shreveport. He received his medical degree...
Bernice Marie Bertrand
May 6, 2021
Bernice Beaugh Bertrand, 85 of Lake Charles, LA was called Home on Thursday, May 6, 2021.
Herbert and Belcy Beaugh welcomed her into this world on May 26, 1935 in Holmwood, LA. As one of seven children, her love of family was instilled at a young age.
She was a lifelong faithful member of St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, a faith...
Clay Barrett
May 6, 2021
James Clayton Barrett, 43, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 12:02 PM on Thursday, May 6, 2021 in a local hospital.
Clay was born January 16, 1978 in Magnolia, MS and was raised in McComb, MS. He was a 1996 graduate of North Pike Senior High School and received his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and Law from Ole Miss,...
Marian Materne Morgan
May 5, 2021
Marian Materne Morgan, 77, died on May 5th, 2021 in Lake Charles, surrounded by her family.  Marian, known lovingly by her family as Teedie or Slim or Mimi, was a sweet and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher and friend.  She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and gave generously to her community.  She attended St. Charles Academy, where...
Michael (Mike) James Ellender, Sr.
May 3, 2021
Michael (Mike) James Ellender, Sr., 70, of Sulphur, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 03, 2021 in Lake Charles, LA.
Michael Ellender was a native and longtime resident of Sulphur, LA. He was a graduate of Sulphur High School and retired from the US Army. Michael enjoyed playing bingo, dancing and spending time with his family and friends. Family was...
Dorothy Mae Ardoin
May 2, 2021
Lacassine – Dorothy Mae Ardoin, born on January 5, 1932, daughter of the late Hubertie and Olampe (Doucet) Brasseaux, passed away in a local hospital on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at the age of 89. Dot was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. She enjoyed working in her yard and attending sporting events with her family. Dot...
Larry Lee Starr
May 2, 2021
Larry Lee Starr, 86 of Lake Charles, LA completed his final flight to join his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 2, 2021.
He was one of two children born to Elvin and Ruth Starr in Stanton, Texas on October 27, 1934.
He grew up on the Dallas area, attending Dallas High School. His love of man and country were...
Eric L. Carlin, Jr.
May 1, 2021
Eric had many loves in his life.
His life with Kellie was spent fishing, wrestling, enjoying gathering at events with 337 Outkast PMA Auto Club which he was a member of. He also enjoyed playing games with family (even though they cheated and still lost). Their Greatest Love was time spent with their children and grandchildren to which there were...
Cecile Trahan
May 1, 2021
Cecile Trahan, born on February 22, 1949, daughter of the late Dewey Breaux and Eula Babineaux, passed away after a lengthy illness on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at the age of 72. Cecile was a member of Moss Bluff Bible Church. She worked at Fantastic Sam’s for over 30 years as manager. Cecile loved being with her kids and grandchildren....
Paul O. Venable
Apr 30, 2021
Paul Oliziem Venable, 62, of Westlake passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Venable was a lifelong resident of Westlake, LA. He was a 1976 graduate of Westlake High School and shortly thereafter began Barber College studies in Benton, LA. He worked as a Barber for over forty years, primarily at Pousson’s Barber Shop...
Lowana Gay Viator
Apr 30, 2021
Lowana Gay Parker Viator, 65, of Lake Charles passed away at 3:06 PM on Friday, April 30, 2021 in her residence.
Mrs. Viator was born on January 5, 1956 in Lake Charles where she lived all of her life.
Survivors include her son, Stephen Viator of Orange, TX; and siblings, Sheryl Reeves of Bell City, George Parker of Moss Bluff,...
James Lee Meier
Apr 30, 2021
James Lee Meier, affectionately known as Dad, Papa, Pop, Cowboy, Punkin, and Jim is rejoicing in heaven. He left this earth on April 30, 2021. We want to celebrate him by joining together with family and friends to share stories, jokes, and fond memories and drink coffee.
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Join us either:
Thursday May 6, 2021
Victory Worship Center
1410 W...
Rose Ann Constance Burch
Apr 29, 2021
Rose Ann Constance Burch, 71, of Lake Charles passed away at 10:35 AM on Thursday, April 29, 2021 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Burch was born on August 30, 1949 in Lake Charles. She was raised in Holly Beach and was a graduate of Johnson Bayou High School. In her earlier years, she worked in the kitchen at Zapata. Mrs....
Pamela Ducote Smith
Apr 29, 2021
Pamela Ducote Smith, 67, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.
She was a life-long Sulphur resident and a 1972 graduate of Sulphur High. Pam was the owner and operator of Mrs. Pam’s Playschool for 35 years. She loved all children whom she cared for during her years of childcare. Pam enjoyed flea markets, antiques, and...
Wilda Mary Leger Broussard
Apr 29, 2021
Wilda Mary Leger Broussard, 94, born on October 26, 1926, to Louis and Lorena (Sonnier) Leger, went to meet our Loving Lord, on April 29, 2021. Funeral services will be held in Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Johnson & Brown...
Clarence "Chris" Stewart, Jr.
Apr 28, 2021
Chris Stewart, 82, of Lake Charles, passed away on Wednesday April 28, 2021 at a local care center.
He is survived by his son, Sean Stewart, Westlake; daughter, Jamie Stewart Laidlaw and husband Curt, Royal Oak, MI and two grandchildren, Calder and Aiden Laidlaw.
Cremation has been entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at a later...
