Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Doye Kibodeaux
Apr 9, 2021
Doye Kibodeaux, 89 of Lake Charles was called Home on April 9, 2021.
She was born on July 28, 1931 to Murl and Valine Spell in Abbeville, LA and graduated from Indian Bayou High School.
Doye enjoyed the simplicity of life, spending time with her family is what brought her the most joy as she was dutiful and proud mother...
Ronald Gerard Legnion
Apr 7, 2021
Ronald Gerard Legnion, 58, of Lake Charles passed away at 5:32 PM on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 in Lake Charles.
Mr. Legnion was born on November 6, 1962 in Crowley and was raised in Lake Charles where he was a graduate of Barbe High School. He received his B.S. in Computer Science from McNeese State University. Following graduation, he got...
Jeanette Johnson Manuel
Apr 7, 2021
To know her was to love her…..Jeanette Johnson Manuel, 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by Heavenly Angels, early Wednesday morning in her Lake Charles home. Jeanette was born on August 11, 1930 in Welsh, Louisiana, the 9th of ten children to Andrew Johnson Sr and Alice Prather Johnson. Jeanette was 3 years old when she lost her...
George Eldridge
Apr 6, 2021
George Eldridge, born on January 26, 1939 in Yazoo City, MS, son of the late Ernest and Allie (Guthrie) Eldridge, passed away in his residence on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at the age of 82. George moved to the Lake Charles area from Yazoo City, MS in 1966. He and his late wife, Vicky owned and operated V & M...
Earl Clarence Dorman
Apr 6, 2021
Earl Clarence Dorman left this earthly life surrounded by his beloved family on April 6, 2021, at age 70.
He was born in San Diego, California. He attended Stephen F. Austin High School in Port Acres, Texas, where he met the love of his life and mastered the art of shenanigans. After graduating from Purdue University, he married his wife,...
Cardine Dixon Amy
Apr 5, 2021
Caroline Dixon Amy, 61 of Lake Charles passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021. She was born on December 31, 1959 in Galveston, TX.
For 16 years, Caroline worked as a nurse for disabled people. She was a loving and caring person who talked to everyone. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.Â
Caroline is survived by...
Charles D. Floyd, Jr.
Apr 5, 2021
Charles “Charlie” Declalde Floyd Jr., 86, passed away April 5, 2021 surrounded by family in Lafayette, LA.Â
Charles was born November 13th, 1934 in Gilbert, LA to parents Ethel and Charles Floyd Sr.Â
Charles joined the Air Force as part of the engineering core at the young age of 17. During his time serving in the Air Force,...
Ted Arnold Trammel
Apr 4, 2021
Ted Arnold Trammel passed away peacefully at his home with his family on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021, at the age of 82. He was born on April 14, 1938 and was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1956. Ted proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force and his community...
Julius Ogea
Apr 4, 2021
Julius Antoine Ogea, 99, of Choupique passed away peacefully Sunday, April 4, 2021, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born November 27, 1921 in Welsh, La. Julius worked for Livingston Shipyard prior to being drafted into the United States Army. He was inducted on July 30, 1943, and entered active duty on August 13th...
Philip John Krausman
Apr 3, 2021
Philip John Krausman, 104 of Lake Charles had his final countdown on April 3, 2021, surrounded by his family, peacefully passed into the arms of the Lord.
Philip was the youngest child born to Nicodemus Kriaučiūnas and Jadvyga Kriaučiūnienė after they immigrated from Lithuania.
In 1918, after the untimely loss of his mother during the Spanish Flu pandemic, his eldest...
Nikalas Todd Gonzalez
Apr 3, 2021
Nikalas Todd Gonzalez, 30, of Moss Bluff passed away at 7:54 PM on Saturday, April 3, 2021 in Lake Charles.
Nik was born on September 28, 1990 in Sulphur and lived most of his life in Moss Bluff where he was a graduate of Sam Houston High School. He furthered his education at McNeese State University. Nik was a manager...
Deacon Harry "Bud" Wagner, Jr.
Apr 2, 2021
Deacon Harry “Bud” Edward Wagner Jr., 90, of Sulphur passed away on April 2, 2021.
Deacon Bud was born on July 8, 1930 to Harry and Marie Wagner in Haddonfield, NJ. Bud enjoyed faithfully serving the Catholic Church as a deacon as a lifelong career.
Those left to cherish his memory are his caregiver, Rodney Gonzales; cousins, Connie Ellender,...
Ray Taylor
Apr 2, 2021
Lake Charles - Ray Taylor, born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky on June 15, 1957, son of the late James Horace Taylor and Helen Virginia (Davis) Taylor Harper, passed away April 2, 2021, at the age of 63. Ray lived in Lake Charles for 26 years and moved here from Wisner, LA in 1995. Ray was a friend to all and would...
Josie Thompson
Apr 2, 2021
Josie Thompson, 44, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 at her residence.
She was born on July 25, 1976 in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Josie enjoyed spending time with her family, vacations on the beach, and watching the New Orleans Saints. She will be remembered for the love she had for her family and for her strong work ethic.
Those left...
Virginia Betty Bourne
Apr 1, 2021
Iowa – Virginia Betty Bourne, born March 20, 1935, daughter of the late Charles Maxim and Virginia Mary (Petit) Duhe’, passed away in a local hospital on Thursday, April 1, 2021, at the age of 86. Betty, a graduate of Westwego High School, was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church, where she was active with the Catholic Daughters and...
Mary Velma Woodard
Apr 1, 2021
Mary Velma Woodard, 84, of Lake Charles, was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, April 01, 2021 from the comfort of her home surrounded by family.
Mrs. Woodard was born and raised in Church Point, LA and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She enjoyed being a resident at White Oak Park where...
Elbert Whiteaker
Apr 1, 2021
Reverend Elbert Lee Whiteaker of Westlake, Louisiana passed away at the age of 91 on April 1, 2021, in a local hospital.
Reverend Whiteaker was born on January 13, 1930, to Joseph and Maud Whiteaker in Carrier Mills, Illinois. Elbert was their only child and was named after his mother's brother, Elbert.
He married Mildred Schwartz Metz, a widow with...
Raymond Guillory, Jr.
Apr 1, 2021
Raymond Guillory, Jr. passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
He was born on May 21, 1953 in New Orleans, LA to Gussie and Raymond Guillory, Sr. He was a graduate of Sulphur High School in 1971 and received a bachelor’s degree in accounting in 1976. He became a CPA in 1976 and was a partner in Gragson, Casiday, and...
