Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Kaylee Helen Ann Richard
Jul 9, 2020
Kaylee Helen Ann Richard (or if you had asked her, Kaylee Ann Richard) is now dancing in her eternal home as of July 9, 2020, at the precious age of 21. She made her grand entrance on Earth December 22, 1998, and grew up as a proud little Southern Belle in Sulphur, Louisiana, always surrounded by loving family and friends. ...
Charline Broussard
Jul 9, 2020
Charline “Salemah” Broussard, 78, of Lake Charles, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 at a local hospital. Charline was born on March 4, 1942, in Lake Charles, to the late Hattie and Eddie Broussard, Sr.
Charline “Salemah” was a graduate of WO Boston High School in Lake Charles and attained her Associates Degree in nursing from Sowela Tech of Lake...
Edna Norris
Jul 9, 2020
Edna Norris, 53, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 in a local hospital.
She was born on September 24, 1966 in Lake Charles, LA to Abbie and Mary Higginbotham. She was a faithful member of the Salvation Army Church. She enjoyed coloring, listening to her old records from the 70’s and 80’s, crocheting, and spending time with her family, especially...
Norma Price Istre
Jul 9, 2020
Norma Price Istre, 84, of Lake Charles, passed away on July 9, 2020 in a local healthcare facility.
Mrs. Istre was born to William Murphy Price and Zelmetta Massey Price on September 15, 1935 in Port Barre, Louisiana. Norma graduated from Sulphur High School. She was the first female bus driver for Calcasieu Parish and also drove a school bus...
Henry Bowdon, Jr.
Jul 9, 2020
Joseph Henry Bowdon, Jr., son of Dr. and Mrs. J. Henry Bowdon, was born in Jackson, LA, April 21, 1927. Rev. Bowdon graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1944. He then attended McNeese State College, two years before receiving his B.A. degree from Centenary College in June of 1949. While at Centenary he was a member of the Centenary...
Mary Wyline Doucet
Jul 8, 2020
Mary Wyline Doucet, 83, of Carlyss, LA passed away at Lake Memorial Hospital on July 8, 2020.
Mary was born on July 3, 1937 in Mamou, LA to Tanzy and Elsie Guillory. She graduated from St. Charles Academy in 1955 and was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church. She was known for never meeting a stranger. She enjoyed preserving...
Daniel James Cradeur
Jul 8, 2020
Lake Charles ~ Daniel James Cradeur, born January 27, 1960, son of Nelson and Lena (Trahan) Cradeur, passed away in his residence after a lengthy illness on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at the age of 60. Daniel was a graduate of Iowa High School and a member of Grace Harbor Lighthouse in LeBleu Settlement. He was employed as a painter....
Sara Greathouse Brasher
Jul 8, 2020
Sara Greathouse Brasher, age 92, joined her loving husband Philo Brasher in heaven on July 8, 2020. She is currently assisting St. Peter in giving flowers to all the souls following her.
She is deeply mourned by her daughters Phyllis, Diane Stutes and husband Terry, Rebecca and husband Joseph Doumit, her grandson Ryan Fugitt and his wife Andrea DeGotari,...
James Craig Lequeux
Jul 8, 2020
James Craig LeQueux, 42, of Sulphur, LA passed away on July 8, 2020 in a local hospital.
James was born on March 30, 1978 in Sulphur, LA to Robert and Gay LeQueux.
James enjoyed being around family and friends, watching Nascar, and playing in pool tournaments. He also enjoyed talking on the CB Radio and his handle was HEARTATTACK.
Those...
Louella Broussard
Jul 7, 2020
Louella Broussard, 81, of Lake Charles, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020. She was born on August 8, 1938 in Lake Charles to Relise and Clenise Reed Guillory.
Mrs. Broussard was a 1956 graduate of LaGrange High School. She was a homemaker who dearly loved her family. She enjoyed reading, playing cards, and fishing. As one of Jehovah’s Witness’s she...
Louis Leroy Kibodeaux, Sr.
Jul 7, 2020
Louis Leroy Kibodeaux, Sr. joined his family in heaven late Monday evening, July 6th. He was born May 8, 1940 in Crowley, Louisiana to Eulice and Mable Kibodeaux. Louis moved to Lake Charles early in his life and was a member of Teamsters Local 969 until the early 1980s.
In addition to his parents, Louis is preceded in death by...
Vernita Doucet Thibeaux
Jul 7, 2020
Welsh – Vernita Doucet Thibeaux, 79, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Vernita was born in Eunice January 22, 1941 to the late Percy and Rosa Mae (Dardeau) Doucet. Vernita married Lucas Wayne Thibeaux on January 10, 1959 and together they enjoyed camping and going to the casino. She loved being with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by...
Viola Gelt
Jul 7, 2020
Viola Cormier Gelt, 99, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 12:25 PM on Tuesday, July 7, 2020.
Mrs. Gelt was born February 19, 1921 in Church Point, LA and was raised in the Cajun culture. During her younger years, she enjoyed fishing. She also enjoyed gardening, taking rides and trips and loved to sit outside and watch the birds.
Mrs....
Doris "Lynne" Vines
Jul 7, 2020
Doris “Lynne” Vines, 83, formerly of Houston, TX, passed away at 11:45 PM on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 in a Lake Charles care facility.
Lynne was born in Lake Charles on January 18, 1937 to Ervin and Florence Heard Jensen and lived all of her adult life in Houston, TX. She was a well esteemed businesswoman and a member of...
Ivy Nell Thomas Boada
Jul 7, 2020
Lake Charles – Ivy Nell Thomas Boada, born July 31, 1953 in Lake Charles, daughter of Junius “June” and Marie “Chi Chi” (Barrymore) Thomas, passed away in her residence on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at the age of 66. Ivy was a graduate of LaGrange High and McNeese State University. She retired after working several years in furniture sales. Ivy...
Matthew William Verret
Jul 6, 2020
Matthew William Verret, 57, born September 9, 1962 residing in Lake Charles, died on July 6, 2020.
Matthew was a loving, positive person who will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was a lifetime member of St. Luke Simpson Methodist Church. Matthew attended school at F. K. White, and worked at CARC in their Vocational...
Jean Marie Fortenberry
Jul 6, 2020
Jean Marie Bourgeois Fortenberry, 90, of Sulphur, died peacefully at home on July 6, 2020, surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Shreveport, La, on June 16, 1930, and lived there until the family moved to Maplewood in the early 1940’s. They were the seventh family to move into Maplewood when her daddy, J. G. “Dutch” Bourgeois went to...
Rodney Sean Gaspard, Sr.
Jul 6, 2020
Rodney Sean Gaspard, Sr., 83, of Lake Charles, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 6, 2020. He passed away peacefully at home with family. He was born on September 20, 1936 in Gueydan, LA to Rene John and Cecile Faulk Gaspard.Rod and his sister Vi were raised in the marsh below Gueydan at White Lake,...
Jerome Bryan Meche
Jul 6, 2020
Jerome Bryan Meche, 81, of Normangee, TX passed away in his residence on July 6, 2020.
Jerome was born on November 17, 1938 in Grand Coteau to Pierre and Vivian Meche. Jerome was very active in boy scouts, fishing, hunting, and golfing throughout his whole life enjoying it all with family and friends. He was also past president presiding...
