Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Rose Louise Cox
Nov 22, 2019
Rose Louise Cox, 88, of Sulphur passed away on November 22, 2019 in her residence. Rose lived in Sulphur since 1954 and was a member of First Pentecostal Church of Sulphur since 1957. Rose loved her church, all her family church friends and took great pride in putting special touches to the church’s flower beds. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, cooking,...
Betty Lois Johnson
Nov 21, 2019
Betty Lois Johnson, 78, of Sulphur passed away on November 21, 2019 in a local hospital. She was a member of Eastwood Pentecostal Church. Betty enjoyed singing, fishing, and walking. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends.
Betty is survived by her children, Mike Johnson and wife Lillie of Sulphur, Timothy Johnson and wife Debbie, James Johnson...
Lauris Elrod Land
Nov 20, 2019
Lauris Elrod Land, 65, of Lake Charles passed away at 1:09 PM on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 in her residence with her husband and son by her side.
Mrs. Land was born on October 26, 1954 in Odessa, TX, was raised in Baton Rouge, and moved to Lake Charles in 1979. She was a graduate of Broadmoor High School in...
Sean Patrick Doyle
Nov 19, 2019
Sean Patrick Doyle, 53, of Lake Charles passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles.
Mr. Doyle was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a 1984 graduate of Barbe High School. He served twenty-eight years with the Calcasieu Parish Sherriff’s Office working many departments throughout the course of his career. He began in the...
Donald "Punkin" Ancelet
Nov 19, 2019
Donald “Punkin” Ancelet, 55, passed away in the comfort of his home with his sons by his side. Punkin did tile and mason work most of his life. He worked for SPAR for 16 years and was an umpire for 36 years.
Punkin is survived by his sons, Sean Ancelet and wife Tara of Sulphur, Cody Ancelet of Lake...
Dorothy Mae Duddleston
Nov 18, 2019
Dorothy Mae Smith Duddleston, 96, of Lake Charles entered into the Kingdom of Heaven, Monday, November 18, 2019.
Mrs. Duddleston was born August 30, 1923 to Francis and Lorena Comeaux Smith in Sunset, LA, where she was raised until moving to New Orleans to work as a “Rosie the Riveter” welder during the World War II era. It was there...
Joe E. Stacey
Nov 18, 2019
Joe E. Stacey, 87, of Lake Charles passed away at Harbor Hospice surrounded by his family on Monday, November 18, 2019.
He was born on November 11, 1932 to Burley and Birdie Stacey in Chesnee, South Carolina. He served in the Air Force for twenty-two years, retiring as a Master Sergeant. He was very proud of his military career, during...
Robert William Schuller
Nov 18, 2019
Robert William Schuller, 51, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 6:15 PM on Monday, November 18, 2019 in a local care facility.
Mr. Schuller was born June 15, 1968 in Freedom, PA, where he graduated from Freedom High School and later graduated from McNeese State University. He served his country for four years in the U.S. Army, the Army National...
Carl Reiss Bordelon
Nov 18, 2019
Carl Reiss Bordelon, 70, of Lake Charles passed away at 3:22 PM on Monday, November 18, 2019 in a local care facility.
Mr. Bordelon was born on July 11, 1949 in Cottonport, LA and lived most of his life in Calcasieu Parish where he was a graduate of LaGrange High School. He retired from Citgo as an operator after more...
William J. "Bill" Berchey, Jr.
Nov 18, 2019
William John “Bill” Berchey, Jr., 77, was called to his heavenly home on Monday, November 18, 2019, following a lengthy illness.
Bill is survived by his faithful wife of 32 years, Linda Ross Berchey; stepsons, Dave and Ross Knippers; step grandchildren, Megan and Connor Knippers; sisters, Mary Ann Diaz and Jean Marie Hall and husband Ronnie; and several nieces, nephews...
Theresa "Teri" Clausen
Nov 17, 2019
Theresa “Teri” Clausen, 48, of Moss Bluff, LA, died at 2:30 PM on Sunday, November 17, 2019 in a local care facility.
Born May 13, 1971 in Nederland, TX, Teri was a 1989 graduate of Sam Houston High School, where she was a cheerleader. She later worked as a financial analyst for Citgo for ten years. She was a past...
Ronald James Chaisson, Sr.
Nov 16, 2019
Ronald James Chaisson, Sr. 61, of Sulphur passed away on November 16, 2019 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, wood working, and carpentry. Ronald loved spending time with his family and friends.
Ronald is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Connie Welch Chaisson; son, R J Chaisson and wife Jessica all of...
Isabel Moore
Nov 16, 2019
Isabel “Izzy” Barman Moore, 85, originally from Lake Charles, had a much anticipated meeting with her Savior surrounded by her children singing her favorite hymns at 10:30 PM on Saturday, November 16, 2019 in a local care facility. Her children count it all joy that they witnessed her victoriously finishing her race.
Mrs. Moore was born on February 25, 1934...
Rosa Vincent Perry
Nov 15, 2019
Rosa Vincent Perry, 72, of Westlake, LA died Friday, November 15, 2019 in the comfort of her home.
Mrs. Perry was a native of Lowry, LA and lived most of her life in the Lake area. She was a graduate of Sulphur High School. She was a talented floral designer and worked fifty years for many florists throughout the area....
Kermit "Don" Guidry
Nov 15, 2019
Kermit “Don” Guidry, 79, of Lake Charles passed away at 5:00 AM on Friday, November 15, 2019 in a Jennings Veteran’s Home.
Mr. Guidry was born on February 1, 1940 in Rayne, LA. He worked in the oil field all of his life. Mr. Guidry was a devoted and involved member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven where he served...
Lauren Paula Menard Boyd
Nov 14, 2019
Lauren Paula Menard Boyd, 70, of Sulphur, LA, died at 4:23 AM on Thursday, November 14, 2019 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Boyd was born May 12, 1949 in Alameda, CA and was a graduate of DeQuincy High School. During her younger years, she worked as a waitress for Steamboat Bills and later as a caregiver for the elderly. ...
Robert Wayne "Bob" Goodner
Nov 14, 2019
Robert Wayne “Bob” Goodner
Stepped into his Heavenly Father’s arms on November 14, 2019, celebrating the fullness of his belief, faith and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ. Bob put his trust in Christ and he fought a good fight. II Timothy 4:6-8.
Bob leaves his family and friends beautiful treasured memories to hold, cherish and never be forgotten.
Bob...
Curtis "Larry" Williams, Sr.
Nov 13, 2019
Curtis “Larry” Williams, Sr, 82, of Lake Charles, LA died at 4:55 AM on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 in a local hospital.
Larry was born August 25, 1937 in Lake Charles, LA, was a 1955 graduate of LaGrange High School and attended McNeese State University. He served his country in the U.S. Army and the Louisiana National Guard. Larry worked...
Norma Lee Rempert
Nov 13, 2019
Norma Lee Rempert, 80, of Lake Charles passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 in a local care facility.
Norma was born on October 16, 1939 in Opelousas, LA to Alton and Anna Collins. She attended LaGrange Middle School and High School. She volunteered as a Pink Lady at St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles. She was a homemaker and...
Elizabeth "Liz" Byles
Nov 13, 2019
Elizabeth “Liz” Byles, 92, of Lake Charles passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 in a local care facility.
Ms. Byles was born on April 20, 1927 in Eros, LA and moved to Lake Charles in 1956. She earned a degree in accounting from Northwestern University. Ms. Byles retired from the State of Louisiana as an auditor and was the...
