Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Dale Archer, Sr.
Jun 21, 2019
Dr. D. Dale Archer, Sr., 95, of Lake Charles passed away on Friday June 21, 2019 at a local hospital following an extended illness.
Dr. Archer was a native of Luttrell, Tennessee and a graduate of University of Tennessee Knoxville. Dr. Archer completed his residency in Ophthalmology at Tulane Medical School in New Orleans and practiced as an Ophthalmologist there...
Ethel Grimes Champagne
Jun 21, 2019
Ethel Marie Grimes Champagne, 93, died at 11:48 PM on Friday, June 21, 2019, in the residence of one of her daughters, with her loving family at her side.
Born in Hessmer, Louisiana to Camille Grimes, Sr. and Eulalie Dauzat Grimes, Mrs. Champagne graduated from Hessmer High School. As a young woman, she lived in Port Arthur, TX until moving...
Aiden Joseph Duplechin
Jun 20, 2019
Aiden Joseph Duplechin, the most precious baby boy, peacefully went to be with the Lord while in his parents’ arms on Thursday, June 20, 2019. He was surrounded by the love of family and friends. Aiden smiled and laughed throughout his 10 months of life, bringing joy and happiness to everyone he met.
Aiden is survived by his parents Chris...
Michael Charles Chiasson
Jun 20, 2019
Michael Charles Chiasson, 57, of Westlake passed away peacefully at 4:20 AM on Thursday, June 20, 2019 in his residence.
Mr. Chiasson was born on July 1, 1961 in Rayne, LA. In his earlier years he was a mechanic and has had a continued love for vehicles. Mr. Chiasson worked at the CCOA Bingo Hall and considered everyone there as...
Richard Julius Rhodes
Jun 20, 2019
Richard Julius Rhodes, 67, of Sulphur, LA, died at 8:13 PM on Thursday, June 20, 2019 in a Lafayette, LA hospital.
Richard was born July 23, 1951 in Fort Jackson, SC, has lived in Calcasieu Parish since 1984 and Sulphur for the past twenty-five years. He had a great work ethic and has been a driver for Lake Arthur Butane...
John O'Neil Hebert, Jr.
Jun 20, 2019
Together again: On June 20, John O. Hebert, Jr. was reunited with Bernadine Castille Hebert, his wife of 50 years who pre-deceased him in 1998. He will be greatly missed, but it makes us smile to picture their joyful reunion.
John was born in Baton Rouge and raised in Grand Prairie. After serving in Italy during WWII as a reconnaissance...
Daniel John White
Jun 18, 2019
Daniel John White, 80, passed from this life on June 18, 2019 at a local care center. Daniel was born on April 17, 1939 in Moss Bluff, LA to the union of Fred and Mary “Bootsie” White. He was a graduate of Gillis High School in Gillis, LA. He was a retired Special Services Coordinator with the Workforce Investment Board...
Kelly Ann Cavys Ledoux
Jun 18, 2019
Kelly Ann Cavys LeDoux, 55, of Westlake passed away at 7:10 PM on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Christus St. Patrick Hospital.
She lived a beautiful life and will be missed.
She leaves behind her brother, George Cavys, Jr.; sister, Toby Renee Cavys Cormier; sister in law, Sue Cavys; and four nieces and one nephew.
She is preceded in death...
Vivian Ray Powell
Jun 18, 2019
Moss Bluff - Vivian Ray Powell, 91, passed away in a local hospital on Tuesday, June 18, 2019.
She was born on March 25, 1928 to Kirby and Minerva Brown in Orange, TX.
She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. Her number one priority was making sure that her family was happy.
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Brian Lanthier
Jun 18, 2019
Brian Keith Lanthier, 49, passed away on June 18, 2019 in his residence. Brian loved gardening, cooking and spending time with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.
Brian is survived by his father, Nolan Lanthier; his sister, Lisa Renee’ Lanthier; his son, Christopher Paul Lanthier; and his god child, Kaleb Michael Crochet. He is preceded by...
Johnny Boudreaux
Jun 18, 2019
Johnny Boudreaux, 68, passed away on June 18, 2019 in the comfort of his home with his family by his side. Johnny retired from the Sabine River Authority after 20 plus years. He loved fishing, hunting, and working in the yard. Johnny enjoyed being around his family and grandkids.
Johnny is survived by his wife of 38 years, Patricia Carpenter...
Mary Marie Mancuso
Jun 16, 2019
Mary Montalbano Mancuso, 93, of Lake Charles was welcomed into Heaven’s gates at 8:45 AM on Sunday, June 16, 2019 in the presence of her family who loved her so much.
Mrs. Mancuso was born on August 22, 1926 in Lake Charles where she resided all of her life. She was a beautiful woman with a beautiful heart for Jesus...
James Paul Brennan
Jun 15, 2019
James Paul Brennan, 67, of Lake Charles LA passed away peacefully the 15th day of June 2019.
James was born in Philadelphia, PA on February 24th, 1952. He will be fondly remembered for his generosity and big heart for others which guided most of his decisions throughout his life. His selflessness and willingness to always help others in need earned...
Jameeka Adia Pierre
Jun 15, 2019
Jameeka Adia Pierre, 36, departed this life on June 15, 2019. Jameeka was born on August 24, 1982 in Yokosuka, Japan to Victoria Chenier Pierre and the late James Pierre, Jr. Jameeka’s departure to her eternal home in Heaven left sadness in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
She was affectionately known as “Meeka” to her family...
Richard M. Davis
Jun 15, 2019
Richard “Dick” Davis, loving husband and father of four, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the age of 83. He was born on February 15, 1936 in Kalispell, Montana.
He married his lifetime love, Sue Davis on April 5, 1958. He served in the Air Force from 1954 to 1964, then was a member of the Air...
Charles "David" May
Jun 15, 2019
Charles “David” May 83, of Moss Bluff passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 in his residence.
Mr. May was born on March 1, 1936 in Louisville, KY and was raised in New Orleans where he was a 1955 graduate of Warren Easton High School. Throughout his life he moved to Lake Charles and lived in Arkansas and Oklahoma before...
Debra Lowery
Jun 14, 2019
Debra Lynn Lowery, 63, of Sulphur passed away at a Sulphur Hospital.
Debra was a native and lifelong resident of Sulphur. She was the daughter of Andrew David and Lilly May Walton Lambert.
Debra is survived by her two sons, Eric J. Lowery and Sean A. Lowery; sister, Donna Turner; nephew, Donnie Turner; niece Terry Waldrop; and father of her...
Noble Ryan Richard Mcgee
Jun 14, 2019
Noble Ryan Richard McGee, 21 of Lake Charles died Friday, June 14, 2019.
Noble was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Barbe High School and was the owner and operator of McGee’s Mowing Lawn Service. An avid outdoorsman, his passion was fishing, as he enjoyed, fishing bass with his friends and catfishing with his father...
Addie Arrington
Jun 14, 2019
Moss Bluff-Addie Louise Arrington, 76, of Ragley passed away at 8:35 AM on Friday, June 14, 2019 in her residence.
Mrs. Arrington was born on January 2, 1943 in Ragley where she resided all of her life and was a graduate of Ragley High School. She graduated from Sowela Technical Community College after receiving an education in secretarial work. Mrs....
John E. Perry, Sr.
Jun 14, 2019
John Edward Perry, Sr., 78, passed away, Friday, June 14, 2019, following a lengthy illness at his residence.
Mr. Perry was born in Merryville, Louisiana, to Willis Cleveland and Lovenia Gidney Perry. Mr. Perry was a 1960 graduate of Iowa High School. He served his country in the U. S. Army from 1960 through 1963. He worked for Calcasieu Marine...
