Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Ezora Callaway
May 25, 2018
Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth,
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings:
I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace
Where never lark or even eagles flew—
And, while with silent lifting mind I’ve trod
The high untrespassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.
Ezora Royer Callaway,...
Elizabeth Elzada Nelson
May 24, 2018
O LORD my God, I cried to You for help, and You healed me.
Elizabeth Elzada (Gunn) Nelson, 75, went to meet Her Lord and Savior Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 9:16 PM in her home surrounded by family. She died as she lived - with peace in her heart and a loving smile on her lips. She was diagnosed...
Haskell Keith Edmonds
May 23, 2018
Haskell Keith Edmonds was born on August 8, 1959 in Port Arthur, TX.
He passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. He was a 1979 graduate of LaGrange High School. He served four years in the United States Marine Corps as a Cpl where he was awarded a Rifle Expert Badge, Good Conduct Medal, Certificate of Appreciation, and Sea...
Bill L. Kerry
May 23, 2018
Bill L. Kerry, 76, of Lake Charles passed away on Wednesday May 23, 2018 surrounded by his family and friends at a local hospital.
Bill was born in Clouierville, Louisiana and a longtime resident of the Lake Charles Area. He retired as a heavy equipment operator, having worked for the Local 406 for 34 years, and was with...
Rudie Soileau, Sr.
May 23, 2018
Rudie R. Soileau, Sr. left this world under the watchful eye and care of his Lord on May 23, 2018, to join Mary Calamusa Soileau, his love of so many years, dating back to Fortier High School in New Orleans and continuing through 60 years of marriage. Rudie was born in Grand Prairie, Louisiana on August 19, 1934 to Max...
Herbert O'Quinn
May 22, 2018
Herbert O’Quinn,73, of Sulphur passed away on May 22, 2018 in his residence surrounded by his family. Herbert enjoyed hunting, fishing, and following his nieces and nephews rodeoing. He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church and worked as a supervisor for the waste water plant in Sulphur.
Herbert is survived by his four children, Stephanie, Jeffery, and Richard ...
Jo Caston Mouhot
May 20, 2018
Jo Caston Mouhot passed away peacefully on May 20, 2018 at the age of 91, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Jo was born in Coushatta, Louisiana on December 5, 1926. She was the eldest child of James and Virgie Caston. Jo graduated as the Valedictorian of her class at Iowa High School in LA in 1942. She married...
Joe Miller
May 20, 2018
Lawrence James Miller passed away on May 20, 2018 while visiting his family. Lawrence or Joe as he was known to his friends was born in Lake Charles, LA on November 19, 1960 to Lawrence and Irene “Toot” Guidry Miller.
Joe was the owner and operator of Miller’s Fork Lift Service. Joe loved to cook, ride his 4-wheeler and...
Deryle Lynn Daigle
May 20, 2018
With heavy hearts we tell of the passing of our beloved son, brother, husband, dad, and paw paw, Deryle Daigle. He passed away suddenly on Sunday morning May 20, 2018 at 4:00 am in his home. Deryle was courageously fighting stage IV lung cancer along with other serious ailments but had a strong faith he was going to beat it.
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John Earle Ney
May 18, 2018
John Earle Ney, 85, of Lake Charles died Friday, May 18, 2018 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Ney was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He served the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He worked thirty-five years as an operator for Himont Chemical Refinery. Mr. Ney was always an avid outdoorsman; hunting, fishing,...
Paula Ann Kline
May 17, 2018
Paula Ann Kline, 64, of Lake Charles passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018 after bravely battling an extended illness. Her fight is finished and she has found rest with her Lord and Savior.
Ms. Kline was a resident of Lake Charles. She was passionate about Mental Healthcare and worked as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for NHS and the Institute for...
Albert M. "Bubba" Vick
May 15, 2018
Albert Mitchell “Bubba” Vick, 71, of Lake Charles, died May 15, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Mr. Vick was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles and was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School. He retired from Alcoa in 2014 after many years of loyal service and cooked...
Larry Drounette
May 15, 2018
Larry Drounette of Sulphur, LA passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born on November 14, 1934 in Sulphur, LA to Eddie and Edrie Brown Drounette.
Mr. Drounette grew up in Sulphur and was a 1955 graduate of Sulphur High School. While is school he was active in football,...
James Richard "Jimbo" Webb
May 15, 2018
James Richard “Jimbo” Webb, 62, of Lake Charles passed away at 8:05 PM on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in a New Orleans hospital.
Jimbo was born on October 24, 1955 in Lake Charles where he was a lifelong resident and graduate of St. Louis High School. He furthered his education at LSU. Jimbo was currently residing in Boutte, LA...
Sarah Smith
May 15, 2018
Sarah (Sally) P. Smith, 59, passed away at a local hospital on Tuesday, May 15, 2018.
She was born in Lake Charles to Jack and Sarah Perkins on July 19, 1958. She will be remembered for her love for her family, her devotion to her job, and her heart of gold (especially for her grandbabies). She was loved and...
Blaine Andrew Doucet
May 15, 2018
Blaine Andrew Doucet, 59, of Lake Charles passed away at 11:10 PM on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in his residence.
Mr. Doucet was born on April 11, 1959 in Sulphur where he was a 1977 graduate of Sulphur High School. He continued his education at McNeese State University before earning a degree in law from LSU while becoming a...
Allen Wayne Bourque
May 14, 2018
Allen Wayne Bourque, 72, of Sulphur passed away on May 14, 2018 in his residence surrounded by his family. He worked and retired as an electrician for IBEW Local 861. Allen was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Sulphur, he enjoyed fishing, and camping, especially with his wife, children, and grandchildren.
Allen is survived by his wife of...
Lillie Wilkinson Brady
May 14, 2018
Lillie Wilkinson Brady, 71, passed away on May 14, 2018 at a local hospital.
Mrs. Brady graduated from Sulphur High School in 1966 then was married to Dane Brady on July 29, 1967. After high school she obtained a degree in electrolysis. Mrs. Brady was a devoted member of Lake Charles Bible Church. She was the Secretary for the...
Donald Terry Salyards
May 14, 2018
Donald Terry “Don” Salyards, 64, of Gillis, LA passed away at 11:00 PM on Monday, May 14, 2018 in a local hospital.
Mr. Salyards was born on September 15, 1953 in Altoona, PA where he was a graduate of Altoona High School. He served in the US Army for 5 years, earning the rank of Master Sergeant in the...
Maizie Mendoza Knuckles
May 14, 2018
Maizie Mendoza Knuckles, 92, died Monday, May 14, 2018, in a local care center.
Mrs. Knuckles was born February 27, 1926 in Charenton, LA to Morris Joseph Mendoza and Inez Champagne Mendoza and was married to Gordon Edward Knuckles for over sixty-three years until his death in 2011. She had a strong Catholic faith, which was her foothold and...
