Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Joanna Droddy
Aug 12, 2024
Joanna Droddy, 68, passed away on August 12, 2024, in Sulphur, LA.
Joanna Droddy was born on March 2, 1956, in Ukiah, CA, to Macario Carrera and Chelsea Ray.
Joanna graduated from Plainview High School in 1971. She loved being around friends and family while raising her family and loved spending time with her grandchildren the most. She enjoyed the...
Joyce Marie Schmeltz
Aug 11, 2024
Joyce Marie Schmeltz, 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at a Lake Charles care facility. She was a longtime resident of Moss Bluff, where she was active in the Moss Bluff Pentecostal Church. She was a devoted mother and wife, and enjoyed camping and other activities with her many brothers and sisters. She and her husband loved...
Josie Cinquemano Butler
Aug 11, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Josie Cinquemano Butler of Lake Charles announces her passing. Josie was 93 and departed this world on Sunday, August 11, 2024.
Josie was born to John and Lucy Cinquemano on February 8, 1931, in New Orleans, Louisiana. After graduating, she moved to Lake Charles and worked for the LA Department of Welfare...
Travis Jourdain Pitre
Aug 10, 2024
Travis Jourdain Pitre, 54, of Lake Charles passed away at 7:49 AM on Saturday, August 10, 2024 in a local hospital.
Travis was born on September 7, 1969 in Los Angeles, CA and was raised in Lake Charles where he was a 1987 graduate at LaGrange High School. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
He was a...
Vida Boullion Trahan
Aug 10, 2024
Vida Marie Bouillion Trahan, 94, of Lake Charles, passed away at a Lake Charles care facility after an extended illness with her family at her side.
Vida was a native of Erath, Louisiana and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a career Military wife, traveling all over the world with her husband, Elvis. The couple made Lake Charles their...
Ted Gauthreaux
Aug 10, 2024
Ted Anthony Gauthreaux, a beloved husband, father, and community member, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his dear family. He was born on November 1, 1933, to Lee Henry Gauthreaux and Lucia Marie Gauthreaux in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Ted was a skilled carpenter and home builder by trade, contributing to the development of many homes in...
Timothy Joseph Moore
Aug 10, 2024
Timothy Joseph Moore, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at home in Lake Charles, LA with his family by his side. He was born on February 10, 1940 in Lake Arthur, LA to Ozene and Lucille Labauve Moore.
He proudly served the United States Army 12th Battalion, stationed in Fort Jackson, SC where he was a Heavy Weapons...
Jamie Richard
Aug 9, 2024
Robert James “Jamie” Richard, age 38, passed away on August 9th, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. Jamie was born October 6, 1985 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Gregory Richard and Michelle Doucet. He was raised in Moss Bluff, lived most of his life in the Lake area and in 2020 moved to Dallas. He was a 2004 graduate of Sam Houston...
David Gene Skipper
Aug 9, 2024
David Gene Skipper, 66, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 9, 2024, at home in Lake Charles, LA. He was born on January 13, 1958, in Lake Charles to Bobby and Pansy Goodeaux Skipper.
David enjoyed fishing, spending time in DeRidder riding his ATV, and watching Saints football. He was also a longtime competitor in the Special Olympics participating in swimming,...
Homer "Catline" Myers
Aug 9, 2024
Homer Dale “Catline” Myers, Sr. 92, of Lake Charles, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024, at a local care facility. A native of Byars, OK. Homer was born on June 27, 1932, to Thomas Myers and Vesta Laffoon. Homer started working in the oilfield after graduating from high school in Cotulla, Texas. His career included working on drilling rigs in...
Joseph Tuble Rabalais
Aug 9, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph Tuble Rabalais “Joe”, 95, who peacefully departed from this world on August 9, 2024, in his home in Lake Charles, LA, surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Rabalais was born on October 26, 1929, in Cottonport, LA. His journey through life was one filled with remarkable accomplishments and cherished...
Zaccarie Lisotta
Aug 8, 2024
Zaccarie Jude Lisotta, 20, of Vinton, Louisiana passed away August 8th, 2024, in Columbus, MS. Zaccarie was born on August 14th, 2003, in Lake Charles LA to Jessica Perry and Angelo Lisotta. Zaccarie loved hunting, mechanic work and enjoying the great outdoors. He also enjoyed riding four-wheelers with friends and family. Zaccarie was known for doing anything for anybody and...
Carol Stacy Pierce
Aug 8, 2024
Carol S. Pierce, 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8, 2024 in a local nursing facility. She was born on September 10, 1940, in Picher, OK, to Raymond and Jewell Stanley Stacy.
In the 1940’s the family moved to Oregon and then to California where she grew up. She graduated from Douglas High School where she was a cheerleader. She...
Brandon McFarlain
Aug 8, 2024
Brandon McFarlain, 47, passed away at his residence on Thursday, August 8, 2024.
He was born on November 27, 1976 in Lake Charles, LA to Bruce Prine and Belva McFarlain. Brandon enjoyed life to the fullest. He enjoyed watching his daughter and grandchildren’s ball games, fishing, hunting, camping, woodworking and telling jokes and making people laugh. He will be greatly missed.
Those...
Floyd Martz
Aug 8, 2024
Floyd Martz, 74, passed away on August 8, 2024, in the comfort of his home. Floyd was born on March 25, 1950, in Kimball, Nebraska, to Herbert and Letha Martz. He joined the United States Navy on May 23, 1968, and served his country in Vietnam. Floyd loved eating ice cream and watching westerns. In his younger years he loved...
Derek Buckles
Aug 7, 2024
Mr. Derek Alan Buckles
Mr. Derek Alan Buckles, born on October 22, 1982, in Natchez, MS, peacefully passed away on August 7, 2024, at his residence in Sulphur, LA, at the age of 41.
Mr. Buckles pursued a career in the oil field industry as a Wire Line operator, showcasing his dedication and work ethic. Although his formal...
Susan "Kay" Holmes
Aug 6, 2024
Susan Kay Holmes, known to everyone as Kay, passed on to her Savior Jesus on August 6, 2024, at 69 years of age after battling a long-term illness. Kay was born on October 3, 1954, in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Richard H. Holmes, Sr. and Charley Ray Broussard Holmes.
Kay had a very big and gregarious personality, and she was known...
Travis Cord Johnson
Aug 6, 2024
Travis Cord Johnson, 53, of Lake Charles passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 in his residence.
Travis was born on October 27, 1970 in Lake Charles and was raised in Cameron Parish where he was a graduate of South Cameron High School.
He was an avid fisherman and hunter.
The family encourages you to find a church home. Don’t struggle, just keep...
Cassie Mangum Smith
Aug 6, 2024
Cassie Mangum Smith, 65, died Tuesday, August 6, 2024 following an extended and courageous battle with numerous health challenges.
Casandra Louise Mangum (Cassie) was born in Lake Charles, LA on February 10, 1959, the daughter of Harold Mitchell and Gene Everett Mangum. Cassie spent her childhood and early adult years living in Lake Charles, LA, graduating from LaGrange Senior High School...
Linda Linder
Aug 5, 2024
Linda Diane Linder of Sulphur Died on August 5, 2024.
Linda was born on November 6, 1948, in Pineville, LA to Audrey and Eunice Williams. Linda enjoyed her life and surrounded her life with many past times including breeding show dogs, playing on her I Pad and spending time with her husband. She graduated from Pineville High School in...
