Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Theodore Matte
Dec 29, 2020
Iowa – Theodore Matte, born January 8, 1934, son of the late Lorena and Eva (Mott) Matte, passed away on December 29, 2020, at the age of 86. Theodore served in the United States Navy and retired from Gulf States. He enjoyed deer hunting and spending time with family. He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Joseph Matte;...
Steve Diamond
Dec 29, 2020
Stephen “Steve” Diamond, 68, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away Tuesday morning, December 29, 2020 in a local hospital surrounded by family.
Steve was born June 6, 1952 in Tulsa, OK and raised in Lake Charles, LA. He was a 1970 graduate of LaGrange High School. An entrepreneur at heart, Steve was the proud owner of Diamond Paint & Supply...
Grace Abshire
Dec 29, 2020
Grace Marie Thibodeaux Abshire, 93, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 10:45 PM on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 in a Baton Rouge hospital.
Mrs. Abshire was born January 31, 1927 in Crowley, LA, where she graduated from high school, and has lived in Lake Charles since 1968. She was a past member of Christ the King Catholic Church and a...
Gertrude Lavergne Carrier
Dec 28, 2020
Lake Charles ~ Gertrude LaVergne Carrier, born March 7, 1929, daughter of the late Louis and Emithile (Thibodeaux) LaVergne, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020, at the age of 91. Gertrude worked at Eastwood Elementary School in the cafeteria and as a salesperson for American Department Store. She and her late husband, Floyd owned Floyd’s Sausage Hut. Gertrude enjoyed sewing,...
Nicky Arnold Billedeaux
Dec 28, 2020
Lake Charles ~ Nicky Arnold Billedeaux, born in Lake Charles on September 26, 1957, son of Bufford Billedeaux and Mary (Gaillard) Fruge, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020, at the age of 63. Nicky, a graduate of LaGrange High, worked as a pipefitter for Turner Industries. Nicky enjoyed fishing, hunting, and bar-b-queuing for family and friends. He is preceded in...
Bryan Ralon Alexander
Dec 28, 2020
Bryan Ralon Alexander, 63, died December, 28, 2020, following a lengthy illness.
Bryan was born in Morgan City, Louisiana to Clyde Rawland and Bonnie Jean Robicheaux Alexander. In his early years, he worked as a heavy equipment mechanic in the marine, oil and gas industry. Later, he owned and operated Bryan’s Furniture Store in Lake Charles for several years. He...
Cyndi (Gwatney) Bullington
Dec 28, 2020
Cyndi (Gwatney) Bullington, 70 of Lake Charles was called Home on December 28, 2020.
Cyndi was born December 5, 1950 in Lake Charles, LA to Lynn Williams and Lura Mae Dugas.
She had three passions in her life, her family, her trucking and animal rescuing. As a mother she led by example in teaching her children to be strong, independent,...
Walter Charlie Columbus Packwood
Dec 27, 2020
Lake Charles – Walter Packwood, born November 18, 1976, son of the late James and Dorothy (Smith) Packwood, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020, at the age of 44. Walter was a graduate of Barbe High School and served in US National Guard. He enjoyed gaming and spending time with family and friends. He is preceded in death by...
Anthony Leon Myers
Dec 27, 2020
Anthony Leon Myers, 56, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 7:11 PM on Sunday, December 27, 2020 in a local hospital.
His cremation was entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home.
Joseph Henry Spears
Dec 27, 2020
Joseph Henry Spears, 63, of New Iberia passed away at 12:55 AM on Sunday, December 27, 2020 in a New Iberia hospital.
Joe was born in Kinder, LA on September 13, 1957 and currently resided in New Iberia. He worked for several tree companies as a brush man. Joe enjoyed fishing and will be remembered as a kind, friendly man...
Doris Gotreaux Lafleur
Dec 26, 2020
Iowa – Doris Gotreaux LaFleur, born November 12, 1932, daughter of the late Julian and Elvina Breaux Gotreaux, passed away on December 26, 2020 in Baytown, TX.. Doris attended Hathaway High School and was long time member of CFMA. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters Association for over 35 years. She taught catechism at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church,...
Victor & Terry Stelly
Dec 26, 2020
Victor “Vic” Stelly (January 11, 1941) and Terry Bass Stelly (September 17, 1940), residents of Moss Bluff, Louisiana, were welcomed into heaven December 26, 2020, just hours apart, after succumbing to complications from COVID-19. Married 60 years, it is no surprise - and brings us great comfort – they met our Lord and Savior nearly hand-in-hand. The consummate gentleman, we...
Kurt M. Tusche
Dec 26, 2020
Kurt M. Tusche, 60, died on December 26, 2020, in Ragley, Louisiana in the company of his sister.
Kurt is survived by his daughter, Jessica Laurendeau and husband Michael, of Yardley, PA; his brother Kenneth Tusche, wife Jennifer and niece Julia of Hamilton, NJ and his sister Vicki Golden of Ragley, LA. He is preceded in death by his parents,...
Joanie Lynn Johnson
Dec 26, 2020
Joanie Lynn Johnson, 42, was called by God to her heavenly home where she will find much needed peace and healing.
She was talented in the performing arts. Joanie loved to sing and to perform in the theater. Dance was part of her university studies. Listening to and creating music was something she truly enjoyed. Joanie could play several musical...
Kaven Kae "Kk" Mays
Dec 25, 2020
Christmas was a little different this year, traditionally celebrating the Birth of Jesus, we now also rejoice the rebirth of Kaven Kae “KK” Mays into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior.
On November 26, 1989 Isaac “Ike” Jr. and Trisha Mays welcomed KK, their red headed brown eyed beauty into this world. From a young age she was...
Esther Pousson Johnson
Dec 24, 2020
Esther Pousson Johnson, 93 of Lake Charles, LA went to be with The Lord on December 24, 2020.
Esther was one of twelve children born to Gilbert and Marcelia Pousson in Elton, LA on August 6, 1927.
She met and married Grady Fournerat and together they had four children. When she was not with her family, she enjoyed visiting friends...
Joseph "Ernie" Ernest Duplechin
Dec 24, 2020
Joseph “Ernie” Duplechin passed away on December 24, 2020, in the presence of his wife and partner in Christ, Dolores. They celebrated their 68th anniversary four days prior.
Ernie was born in Soileau, Louisiana, on July 19, 1932. His plan to exit high school early to work in the fields was intercepted when Coach Louis Hanson came knocking on his...
Karen Walden Mouton
Dec 23, 2020
Sulphur – Karen Walden Mouton, born July 28, 1951, daughter of Charlie and Johnnie Mae (Story) Walden, Sr., passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at the age of 69. Karen was a graduate of Louisville High School and continued her education at Augusta Tech. She enjoyed genealogy, facebook games, reading, and taking pictures. She is preceded in death by...
Melba Dean Doty
Dec 23, 2020
Melba Dean Foreman Doty fondly referred to as “Dean” or “Melba Dean” left our world and joined her husband on December 23rd in the comfort of her daughter’s home.
Melba was born October 7th of 1931 on a rice farm in Indian Bayou Louisiana. Â She was married to the love of her life Foster Doty for 66 years. Â She attended...
Jackson "J.W." William Stine
Dec 23, 2020
Jackson William “J.W.” Stine, 102, of Sulphur passed away peacefully on December 23, 2020 in his home surrounded by his family.Â
He led a full life, humbly loving God, his wife, family, country, and community.
J.W. was born on July 22, 1918 to Sulphur natives, Andrew and Elma Stine in Victoria, Texas in difficult times, just before the...
