Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Richard "Ricky" Duplechian, Jr.
Feb 23, 2018
Richard “Ricky” Duplechian, Jr., 68, of Dry Creek, LA, left this world to be with the Lord on Friday, February 23, 2018 at High Hope Care Center.
Mr. Duplechian was born on July 19, 1949 in Houston, TX to Irene and Richard Duplechian, Sr. He attended Lamar Salter and studied air conditioning and refrigeration. Mr. Duplechian loved to...
Hilda Conner Trahan Sickafus
Feb 22, 2018
Hilda Mae Conner Trahan Sickafus, 97, passed away in a local care facility on February 22, 2018.
She was born in Grand Chenier, Louisiana to Luc “Luke” and Myrtle Vallette Conner. Mrs. Sickafus moved to Lake Charles after Hurricane Audrey in 1957, where she raised her family. She was a homemaker who enjoyed quilting, fishing and gardening. She was...
Viola Bourque
Feb 21, 2018
Viola L. Bourque, 95, passed away at a local hospital after an extended illness on February 21, 2018.
Mrs. Bourque leaves behind three children, Gaston Ronnie Bourque of Lake Charles, Catherine Albrecht of Dalhart, TX, and Joan Kigerl of Highlands Ranch, CO; five grandchildren; many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband...
Natalie Vallow Barton
Feb 20, 2018
Natalie Barton, 86, passed away in a local care facility on February 20, 2018.
She was born in Port Arthur, TX to Calise and Lilia Romero Vallow on February 20, 1932. She graduated from LaGrange High School, where she was a Gatorette, in 1950. She was dedicated to her Catholic faith and will be remembered for being very kind...
Agatha Mcmillan
Feb 20, 2018
To say our Mother loved her faith and family is by far an understatement. She was devoted to and lived for her faith and family. It is the very essence of who she was and how she lived…
Agatha Higginbotham McMillan, 92, of Lake Charles, passes from this life Tuesday, February 20, 2018, in her home surrounded...
Regina Emily Carlin
Feb 20, 2018
Regina Emily Carlin, 82, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 in her residence.
Regina was born in Bellevue, Pennsylvania on May 27, 1935 to Lorraine and Thomas Carlin. While still living in Pittsburg, she obtained her associates degree in Nursing through the Ohio Valley General Hospital. After school Regina decided to serve our...
Jack "Doctor Jack" Thielen
Feb 19, 2018
Jack E. Thielen, 91, of Lake Charles, LA died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, February 19, 2018.
Dr. Thielen was born on January 16, 1927, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Galveston, Texas to Herbert and Gladys Chadick Thielen. Jack lived in Mercedes, Texas and moved to Lake Charles in 1935. Upon graduation from Lake...
Annie Salter
Feb 19, 2018
Annie Lea Salter, 103, died Monday, Febtuary 19, 2018, in a local care facility, with her granddaughters at her side.
Born on February 6, 1915 in Beaumont, TX to Jessie Sewell Daugherty and Josephine Moye Daugherty, Mrs. Salter worked as a beautician. She lived in Sulphur for over 40 years and was a member of First Christian Church (Disciples...
Theresa Esthay Stutes
Feb 18, 2018
Theresa Esthay Stutes, 72, passed away at her residence on February 18, 2018.
She was born on December 22, 1945 in Lake Charles, LA to Raymond and Eola Miller Esthay. She spoke her mind, was said to be a mother to everyone she knew and will be remembered for her generosity. She worked hard for her family and lived...
Michael James Oxley
Feb 18, 2018
Michael James Oxley, 71, of Sulphur passed away on February 18, 2018 in his residence surrounded by his family. Michael was a native of Many, LA and has resided in Sulphur for over 50 years. He retired as a welder from Local Union 106 and was owner and operator of Superior Linings of Sulphur. Michael was a Past Master and...
Jessie Dean Radel
Feb 18, 2018
Jessie Dean Radel, 29, of Moss Bluff died on Sunday February 18, 2018 at his residence.
Jessie was born on March 9, 1988 in Schweinfurt, Germany to Dean Curtis and Petra Loewner Radel. He did construction work, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, wood working, sports, loved music, and animals.
Jessie is survived by his mother, Petra Radel and...
Catherine Marie Foret
Feb 16, 2018
Catherine Petit Foret, 88, returned to her heavenly home on February 16, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in life and ultimately gave her peace.
Catherine was born to the late Louis and Inez Petit in Belmont, LA and was a 1946 graduate of Lutcher High School....
William P. "Billy" Hardeman, Jr.
Feb 14, 2018
William P. “Billy” Hardeman, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 in a local hospital following a brief illness.
Billy was born on March 21, 1931 to Ruth and William Hardeman, Sr. in Shreveport, LA and moved to Lake Charles at a young age. He was a graduate of Lake Charles High School in 1948 and a...
Anne Elizabeth Farrar
Feb 14, 2018
Anne Elizabeth Farrar, 61, of Sulphur passed away on February 14, 2018 in her residence surrounded by her family. She was in her 40th year of teaching at WW Lewis as an English Teacher. Anne loved her students, past and present and often spoke of them. She headed the Middle School Quiz Bowl for the District and presented at local,...
Rena Eloise Fontenot Stein
Feb 13, 2018
Rena Eloise Fontenot Stein, 89, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 1:48 AM on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Stein was born April 13, 1928 in Bell City, LA, where she attended school, before moving to Lake Charles and graduating from St. Charles Academy. When her children were younger, she was the head chaperone for...
Bernita J. Tramonte
Feb 13, 2018
Bernita J. Tramonte, 85, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 7:38 PM on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 in her daughter’s residence.
Mrs. Tramonte was born June 30, 1932 in Basile, LA, where she lived until moving to Lake Charles in 1948. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, where she was active with the...
Jay Delaney
Feb 13, 2018
Jay Delaney, 52, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family on February 13, 2018, on his birthday and one of his favorite days of the year, Mardi Gras!, after a yearlong battle with cancer.
He was born on February 13, 1966 in Lake Charles, LA to John and Marsha LeBleu Delaney. He graduated from LaGrange High School...
Patricia Joy Dyson Savoie
Feb 12, 2018
Patricia Joy Dyson Savoie, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed from this life on February 12, 2018.
Patricia was born in Dallas, Texas on August 3, 1945 to Anna Marie and Noah Dyson. She loved to spend her time drinking coffee, sewing, knitting, and anything to do with crafting. Patricia had an unbreakable and unforgettable...
John David Gammage
Feb 11, 2018
John David Gammage, 36, of Lake Charles, LA has passed away. John was born in Lake Charles on November 3, 1981, to John and Beverly Manuel Gammage.
John was a graduate of McNeese State University and Sowela Technical College. He was the owner and operator of Gammage Drywall and Paint Company. John was passionate about his music and especially...
