Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Louis Roy, Jr.
Jan 28, 2021
Louis Roy Jr., 76 of Lake Charles, LA was called to be with his Lord & Savior on Thursday, January 28, 2021.
He was born in Lake Charles, LA on August 10, 1944 to Louis Sr. and Alma Marie Roy and was a life long resident to Southwest Louisiana.
“ Roy” as he was known to all, worked at Weingarten’s...
Rachel Marie Stanford
Jan 28, 2021
Rachel Marie Stanford, 83, passed away peacefully in the home of her daughter in Lake Charles on Thursday, January 28, 2021. She was born on March 23rd, 1937. She made her home in Westlake, LA for many years, but lived in the Houston area for the last 28 years.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Katie...
Dorothy Ellen Duplechin
Jan 28, 2021
Dorothy Ellen Duplechin, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Thursday, January 28, 2021, at the age of 89. Anyone who knew her, knew her love for Jesus and powerful prayers. Left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Gloria Higginbotham; sons, Stewart (Angela); Ted (Lisa) and daughter-in-law, Lisa (Tim);...
Bella Rose Hahn
Jan 28, 2021
Bell City – Bella Rose Hahn was born on December 10, 2010 exactly 2 minutes earlier than her twin sister Blaire Lillie Hahn. The girls were best friends from the very beginning. At the age of 6 years old Bella was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. She fought hard for 4 years but this did not take away...
Samuel Dewayne Guillory, Sr.
Jan 28, 2021
Samuel Dewayne Guillory Sr., 61 of Lake Charles, LA was called Home Thursday, January 28, 2021.
He was born June 22, 1959 in Kinder, LA to Roger and Elda Ferriss and was a lifelong resident of Southwest Louisiana.
He was a loving husband and father to his children and grandchildren. He was employed for thirty-six years in the tire industry,...
Charles Danny Devillier, Sr.
Jan 27, 2021
Charles Danny DeVillier, Sr., 76, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in a local hospital.
Mr. DeVillier was born June 16, 1944 in Ville Platte, LA and lived in New Iberia before moving to Lake Charles fifty years ago. He was a graduate of Ville Platte High School and Barber College. He worked...
Geraldine L. Cole
Jan 27, 2021
Geraldine L Cole, 78, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in a local care facility.
Ms. Cole was born on February 22, 1942 in Sulphur, LA. She loved to read and spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and enjoyed traveling with family. She worked at Sears for 28 years and taught Sunday School for 15 years at...
Michael Paul "Mike" Bride, Jd
Jan 27, 2021
March 15, 1945 - January 27, 2
Michael Paul Bride, JD, 75, died of respiratory complications in St. Tammany Hospital on January 27, 2021.
Michael was one of many local nursing home residents evacuated from Lake Charles due to Hurricane Laura. Michael was the second of eight children born to Francis and Helen Connolly Bride. When he was a...
Karen Knowles
Jan 27, 2021
Karen Deloris Knowles, 67, of Welsh passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Mrs. Knowles was born on February 7, 1953 to Bennie and Lillie Smith in Nicholls, Ga. and raised in Brunswick, Ga.
Karen was a very dedicated Nurse Practitioner with a Master’s Degree. Mrs. Knowles was well educated and a hard worker who loved her profession. Karen brought...
Janette Ann Fontenot Savoie
Jan 26, 2021
Janette Ann Fontenot Savoie, 75, of Lake Charles passed away at 11:59 PM on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Savoie was born on August 18, 1945 in Church Point and was raised in Lake Charles where she was a graduate of St. Charles Academy. She then moved to Cameron for 11 years until returning to Lake...
J.T. Platt
Jan 26, 2021
James Thomas Platt, Sr., 93, of Lake Charles passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in Baton Rouge.
A native of Monroe, J.T. was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He, and his wife Auty, were longtime members of First Baptist Church of Lake Charles where he was a deacon and a choir member for many years. He was very...
David W. Fruge
Jan 26, 2021
Welsh – David W. Fruge, born on December 18, 1955, son of the late Leonard and Leona (Dupuis) Fruge, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at the age of 65. David worked as a welder for the oilfield and in his spare time enjoyed fishing. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Brandon S. Fruge; sister, Felicia Conner;...
Mildred Bailey
Jan 26, 2021
Mildred Marie Chambers Bailey, 88, of Gillis, LA, died at 1:30 AM on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in her residence.
Mrs. Bailey was born February 7, 1932 in DeRidder, LA, where she attended DeRidder High School and played on the Lady’s basketball team. She moved to Gillis, LA in 1962, where she has lived ever since. She received her degree...
Carolyn Ann Breaux
Jan 26, 2021
Carolyn Ann Breaux, 75 of Lake Charles, LA was called home January 26, 2021.
Carolyn was one of four children born to John and Helen Seymour, she was born in Port Arthur,TX.
Shortly after graduation from Sabine Pass School, Class of 1964 she relocated to Lake Charles and began working at LeBlanc Café. It was here she would meet Harry...
Freda Mae Utt Magee
Jan 26, 2021
The family of Freda Mae Magee Announces her recent passing on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, in a local hospital at the age of 92. She passed away surrounded by her loving family.
Because of her love for the Lord, we were all blessed by her caring, compassionate, and loving attitude. We know that she will live forever in all our...
Tammy Abshire
Jan 26, 2021
Tammy Verrett Abshire, 54, of Longville, passed away on Tuesday January 26, 2021 in the comfort of her home.
Although Tammy was a native of Houma, as a young lady, Tammy met the love of her life, George Abshire, and together they established their home in Moss Bluff. Coming from a very large family, she enjoyed simple things such as...
Joann Varnum
Jan 25, 2021
JoAnn Varnum (10-19-36 to 1-25-21) loving wife and mother passed away January 25, 2021, in her home with family at her side.
She was born to L.T. and Isabel Lane, in Eunice, Louisiana. JoAnn’s father was involved in oil field work, so the family moved often and JoAnn lived in many places growing up.
While in Fort Worth, TX....
Velma Lee Reese Richard
Jan 25, 2021
Velma Lee Reese Richard, 80, of Westlake passed away on Monday, January 25, 2020 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Richard was born on May 12, 1940 in Bartlesville, OK.
She will be remembered for her giving heart, always willing to help others. Mrs. Richard was an avid baker and loved to cook for her church friends and family. She...
William "Bill" Austin Dotson, Jr.
Jan 25, 2021
William A. “Bill” Dotson, Jr., 87, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 2:25 AM on Monday, January 25, 2021 in his residence.
Mr. Dotson was born August 11, 1933 in Clarks, LA and graduated from Oakdale High School in 1951. He served his country in the U.S. Navy, serving as a hospital corpsman at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Queens,...
Richard M. "Mr. Money" Gilpin
Jan 25, 2021
Richard M. “Mr Money” Gilpin passed away Monday, January 25th after a hard-fought battle with Covid complications.
Rick was known by many as “Mr. Money”, “the cookie man” or the “chocolate man” from his 40-year career as a fundraiser working with schools, bands, choirs, churches and organizations of Southwest/Southcentral Louisiana to raise needed funds.
Rick began his adventures in the...
