Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Keith Douget
Feb 11, 2020
Keith Douget, 62, of Moss Bluff passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 in his daughter’s residence in Deltona, FL.
Mr. Douget was born on June 11, 1957 in Kinder and lived most of his life in Moss Bluff. He was a 1976 graduate of Lake Charles High School. Mr. Douget worked as a heavy equipment operator for the City...
Wilbur Teal "Wt" Mccain, Jr.
Feb 11, 2020
Wilbur Teal "W.T." McCain, Jr., age 72, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 11 at home in Lake Charles. W.T. was born in Natchitoches, Louisiana growing up in Colfax, Louisiana. Â He was the son of Judge Wilbur Teal McCain and Erin Sandlin McCain.
W.T. graduated from McNeese State University in Lake Charles and married Carol Lee O'Quain of Sulphur, Louisiana. Â They...
Bertha Lynn Landry
Feb 10, 2020
Bertha Lynn Landry, 51, of Sulphur passed away on February 10, 2020 in a local hospital. Bertha loved spending time with her family, taking care of her nieces, nephews, especially the babies. She had a heart of gold, loved everyone with her whole heart and soul. Bertha never said good-bye it was always “later”.
Bertha is survived by her husband...
Edwin A. "Ed" Grimshaw
Feb 9, 2020
Ed Grimshaw, 85, passed away peacefully in a local hospital surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 9, 2020.
He was born on October 10, 1934 in El Campo, TX to Annie and George Grimshaw. He grew up in Bunkie, LA where he graduated from High School. He met the love of his life, Martina while earning his engineering degree...
Rucie "R.E." Earl Odom
Feb 9, 2020
 Rucie “R.E.” Earl Odom ,87, of Orange, TX passed away on February 09, 2020 in a local care facility. R.E. was born on March 17, 1932 to Frank Williams and Babbette Odom in Orange, TX where he was a lifelong resident.
R.E. was a Director of Bridge City Bank, Pavillion Bank, Peoples Bank, AmTex Bancshares, Inc., The Odom Building...
Debbie Verrett
Feb 8, 2020
Debbie Theresa Verrett, 60, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
She was born on September 26, 1959 in Lake Charles, LA to Noles and Eunice Verrett. Debbie was very athletic and enjoyed bowling, fishing, swimming, baseball, basketball, dancing, and was very successful competing in the Special Olympics. She has been described as a people...
Anthony Joseph "T-Bird" Lebato
Feb 8, 2020
 Anthony Joseph LeBato passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020, at the age of 91, with his loving family by his side. Anthony Joseph LeBato was born September 11, 1928 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to proud Italian parents, Joseph and Annie LeBato. Â
T-Bird was an All-Around Athlete all his life. He graduated from Lake Charles High in 1949 and was...
Cecile Deshotel Fontenot
Feb 8, 2020
Cecile Deshotel Fontenot, 87, of Lake Charles went to be with her Lord and Savior and family in Heaven, Saturday, February 08, 2020. She passed in a Lafayette hospital following a brief illness.
Mrs. Fontenot was born in Iowa, LA and was a graduate of Iowa High School. She lived most of her life in the Jennings and Lake Charles...
Evelyn Marie Leger Johnson
Feb 7, 2020
Evelyn Marie Leger Johnson, 91, of Lake Charles passed away at 7:50 PM on Friday, February 7, 2020 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Johnson was born on April 25, 1928 in Rayne, LA. She worked at College Oaks Elementary School in the cafeteria for 14 years and became the cafeteria manager.
She was a life member of W.B. Williamson...
Guy Stephen Sonnier
Feb 7, 2020
Guy Stephen Sonnier, 68, of Lake Charles passed away, Friday, February 7, 2020 at 9:57 PM in a local Hospice Facility.
Stephen was born in Kinder and lived most of his life in Lake Charles and was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School. He worked for the Lake Charles Police Department and retired in Security at Citgo Petroleum Refinery....
Tabitha Brooke Rider
Feb 7, 2020
Tabitha Brooke Rider, 32, of Lake Charles entered into Heaven Friday, February 7, 2020 from the comfort of her home.
Miss Rider was born in Kinder, LA and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Barbe High School where she was a talented performer for the Band of Blue Color Guard. She served as...
Janet Rose Labry Schaefer
Feb 6, 2020
Iowa – Janet Schaefer, born June 23, 1936 in Kaplan, daughter of the late Gabriel and Angele (Meaux) LaBry, passed away in Eunice, Thursday, February 6, 2020, at the age of 83. Janet graduated from Loreauville High School. She and her husband, Gus, lived and raised their children in Fenton Louisiana. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church...
Wayne Hill Bergeron
Feb 5, 2020
Wayne Hill Bergeron, was born on May 9, 1949, to parents Willie Pearl Hill and Hevrin J. Bergeron, Jr., in Opelousas, Louisiana. After moving to Lake Charles, Louisiana, where he spent most of his childhood, Wayne, graduated from LaGrange Senior High School in 1967. Wayne continued his education at McNeese State University, until he was drafted during the Vietnam War.
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Raymond Guillory, Sr.
Feb 4, 2020
Raymond Guillory, Sr., 87, of Vinton, passed away on February 4, 2020 in a local hospital surrounded by his family. Raymond was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vinton and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a lifelong electrician and served the City of Vinton for over 20 years as their chief electrician. Raymond enjoyed...
Betty Ann Leblanc Roberts
Feb 4, 2020
Betty Ann LeBlanc Roberts, born July 9, 1930, daughter of the late Reaul and Stella LeBlanc, passed away in a local care facility, Tuesday, February 04, 2020, at the age of 89. Betty is survived by her daughter, Mandy Roberts Soileau (Kent); siblings, Helen Moreau; Billy Ray LeBlanc; grandson, Ethan James Soileau. She is preceded in death by her parents;...
John Fitzgerald Mcfarlain
Feb 3, 2020
John Fitzgerald McFarlain, 54, passed away on February 3, 2020.
John was born September 2, 1965. He was a huge LSU and Dallas Cowboys fan. He loved working in the yard. He was a wonderful brother, son, uncle and friend.
He is survived by his siblings; Jude McFarlain, Mari Bittner, Abraham McFarlain, Elizabeth Thibodeaux; His mothers, Betty Turner and Olivia...
Castille Anthony Hebert
Feb 3, 2020
Castille Anthony Hebert, 67, of Iowa, LA, died on Monday, February 3, 2020 in his residence. This morning he is hunting in a place with plenty of ducks flying.
Cass was born July 10, 1952 in Church Point, LA and was a 1970 graduate of Landry High School. He graduated from McNeese State University with his Bachelor of Science in...
Charles Barnes
Feb 3, 2020
Charles Edward Barnes, 56, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 3, 2020.
He was born on June 1, 1963 in Lake Charles, LA to Jimmy and Nell Barnes.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was an inspiration to many people that he made friends with along the way. He has been described as an...
Vinenalla "Vi" M. (Fontenot) Guinn
Feb 3, 2020
Iowa – Vinenalla “Vi” M. (Fontenot) Guinn, a loving mother, grandmother, and friend, 85, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 in a local care facility. Vi worked at Western Heights Elementary in maintenance and in the cafeteria. She enjoyed cooking, shopping and spending time with her grandchildren. Her giving spirit will be missed by all who knew her. Survivors...
