Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Michael Thibodeaux
Nov 12, 2019
Michael Wayne Thibodeaux, 57, passed away in Houston, Texas. Michael enjoyed fishing, traveling and riding motorcycles. He was a welder by trade traveling all over the world.
Michael is survived by his daughter, Megan Elizabeth Bieroth; one brother, Eric Bieroth; one granddaughter; his sisters, Paula Marie Dahlstrom and Chrissy Lynn Juneau; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded...
Della Faye Cannon Mcgee
Nov 12, 2019
Della Faye Cannon McGee, 91, of Lake Charles passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 in a local care facility surrounded by family.
Della was born on November 19, 1927 in Beaumont, TX to Solomon and Mary Castille Cannon. The family moved to Lake Charles during her childhood, where she lived her entire life. She then met the love of...
Kristen Degraw Marsceill
Nov 10, 2019
Kristen passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in her New Orleans home on Sunday night, November 10, 2019. She was an "oh so special" daughter, sister, wife, and friend that was taken way too soon. She was a Hurricane Katrina survivor. Kristen loved all animals, music, gardening, and her "home" town of New Orleans. She was born in Lovell, Wyoming. She...
Joseph E. Landry, Jr.
Nov 10, 2019
Joseph Ewell Landry, Jr., 93, of Lake Charles passed away at 10:14 PM on Sunday, November 10, 2019 in his residence.
Mr. Landry was born on September 20, 1926 in Lake Charles where he lived all of his life and was a graduate of LaGrange High School. He served our country for two years with the US Navy during World...
Mark Evans Wood
Nov 8, 2019
On November 8, 2019, Mark Evans Wood completed his earthly mission and entered into eternal life into the arms of the one whose will he trusted (despite his own love for this life and those in it).
Mark was born on March 20, 1979 in Sulphur, LA. He was the second and last child born to Robert and Marie...
Maverick James Bourque
Nov 8, 2019
Infant Maverick James Bourque went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 8, 2019 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women.
Survivors include his parents, Martin James, and Ettie Roseann Lyons Bourque; his grandparents, Paul and Theresa Lyons of Westlake, and Martie and Kenny Bourque of Lacassine; his great grandparents, Manuel Ray Breaux, Sr., Joyce Marie Bourque, and Margaret...
Sosthane "John" Lantier
Nov 7, 2019
John Lantier, 64, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Thursday, November 7, 2019 in his home surrounded by his family.
Mr. Lantier was born September 1, 1955 in Rayne, LA to the union of Irving and Una Broussard Lantier, and has lived in the Lake Charles area most of his life. He retired as an Engineer at Harbor Docking &...
Charles Alexander Mckee
Nov 7, 2019
Charles Alexander McKee, 80, of Sulphur, LA, died at 1:45 AM on Thursday, November 7, 2019 in his residence.
Mr. McKee was born May 4, 1939 in Minden, LA and served his country in the U.S. Army. He was the owner of McKee Reality in Port St. Lucie, FL for a number of years and later worked as a traveling...
Karen Alicia King
Nov 6, 2019
Karen Alicia King, 66, passed away on November 6, 2019 in a local hospital. Alicia loved reading, collecting crystals, football and being with her friends and family. Alicia enjoyed her early retirement as a purchasing agent in the petrochemical industry. Alicia passed away ten years to the day that her dad passed away.
Alicia is survived by her daughter,...
Lois Smith
Nov 6, 2019
Lois Smith, 90, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 3:23 AM on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 in a Houma hospital.
Mrs. Smith was born April 8, 1929 in Church Point, LA and has lived in Lake Charles since 1974. She retired as a nurse from Lake Charles Memorial Hospital after many dedicated years of service. She was a member of...
Evelina Doucet
Nov 6, 2019
Evelina Domingue Doucet, 87, passed away on November 6, 2019. Evelina was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. She was born on August 14, 1932 to Joe and Luda Domingue. She had nine brothers and sisters. She married Wilfred Doucet, also from Sulphur, and had three children, seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She was loved by many; her family, relatives...
Shirley Lavergne
Nov 6, 2019
Heaven received its newest angel today. Shirley Marie Lavergne passed away peacefully November 6, 2019 at the age of 84 in her home. Shirley was born on October 21, 1935 to Clopha and Elodie (Fruge) Richard. She was the fifth of seven children. She was born and raised in Lake Charles but lived all her married life in Sulphur. She...
Joyce Dinger
Nov 6, 2019
Joyce Dinger, 86, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 in a local care facility.
Joyce was born on November 28, 1932 in St. Augustine, FL to George and Effie Cubbedge. She was known as “Mama Joy” to her family and friends. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and cooking for those who came to visit her. She had...
Donald W. Brundige
Nov 5, 2019
Donald W. Brundige, 79, died at 6:01 AM on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 in a local care facility.
Mr. Brundige was born April 4, 1940 in Warsaw, MO and retired from Southern Pacific Railroad. He loved life and will be missed.
Mr. Brundige is survived by his wife, Bonita Gail LeBlanc Brundige; six children from Missouri; step-children, Paula Norsworthy, Harlan...
Theresa Jones
Nov 5, 2019
Theresa Gradney Jones, 82, of Lake Charles passed away at 1:37 PM on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Jones was born on May 17, 1937 in Bell City and lived all of her life in Lake Charles. She was a dedicated wife and mother of seven children. Mrs. Jones attended Pasadena Baptist Church in Lake Charles.
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Selma Jean Leger
Nov 4, 2019
Selma Jean Leger, 81, of Moss Bluff, died Monday, November 4, 2019 at a local hospital.
Mrs. Leger was born December 13, 1937 in Bluffton, IN to Oscar Lee and Mary Epley Paxson. She lived a simple life and enjoyed cooking for her family. She was all about her children and grandchildren.
Selma is survived by her children, Jeffrey Leger...
James Luther "Buddy" Donaldson
Nov 4, 2019
James Luther “Buddy” Donaldson, 81, of Moss Bluff, LA, died at 4:45 AM on Monday, November 4, 2019 in a local hospital.
Mr. Buddy was born November 8, 1937 in Dry Creek, LA and was a 1958 graduate of Westlake High School. He worked as a truck driver for many years for Riverside Chemical and Poole Truck Line. After his...
Daniel Gene Stanley, Sr.
Nov 4, 2019
Daniel Gene Stanley, Sr., 80, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 in a local hospital.
He was born on September 29, 1939 in Port Arthur, TX. He will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Gene graduated from Grand Lake High School and attended Louisiana College. He was a patriot who served his country honorably in the United...
Larry Harris
Nov 4, 2019
Larry Phil Harris, 73, passed away on November 4, 2019. Larry liked to fish, read, watch TV and take naps. Larry previously worked for the Sulphur Police Department and was a retired deputy with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Lorraine Harris of Lumberton, TX; his children, Samantha Harris, Curtis Harris,...
Rene Vera, Jr.
Nov 4, 2019
Rene Vera, Jr., 61, of Lake Charles passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019 in his residence, one day shy of turning 62.
Mr. Vera was born on November 5, 1957 in Port Arthur, TX. He was raised in Mermentau, LA where he graduated from Midland High School. Mr. Vera moved to Lake Charles where he worked as a mechanic...
