Carl Bordelon
Oct 26, 2019
Carl Bordelon, 71, of Sulphur passed away on October 26, 2019 in a local hospital. He was born in Lake Charles and a 1967 graduate of Sulphur High School. Carl attended McNeese State University. Carl proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and loved to participate in Civil War Reenactments. He worked and retired from...
Theresa Nell Jane "Jean"Mallet Soileau
Oct 26, 2019
Jean Soileau, 86, died Saturday, October 26, 2019 in a local care center. Survivors include daughters Angela Roques (Keith), Nanette Hebert (Darrell) , Becky Doucet (Chuck), and Trina Soileau. She also leaves behind 7 grandchildren and 2 great grand children.
Sheila Joy Davis
Oct 25, 2019
Sheila Joy Tarver Davis, 56, of Lake Charles passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 in a local hospital.
She was born on September 22, 1963, in Hazen, Arkansas to Vince Edward and Eula Blanche Talkington Tarver. She will be remembered for her feisty personality. She was fiercely loyal to those she loved. Sheila was a 1981 graduate of LaGrange...
Tamara Jean Martinez
Oct 25, 2019
Tamara Jean Martinez, 62 of Lake Charles, passed away Friday October 25, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.
Tamara was born is Bakersfield, CA, on July 8, 1957 to Bill and Dorothy Lou Graves. She moved to Lake Charles 3 years ago to be with her family. Tamara loved baking, especially fudge and cookies. She enjoyed spending...
Mildred Puckett
Oct 24, 2019
Mildred Puckett, 86, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2019 at Briarwood Nursing Home in Houston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Jim L. Puckett; sons, Jim L. Puckett, Jr.; & Daniel Puckett. She was a loving, caring mother & grandmother and will be missed dearly. Those left to cherish her memory are Donald...
Cleve Wayne Vincent
Oct 23, 2019
Cleve “Wayne” Vincent, 77, of Sulphur passed away on October 23, 2019 in his residence surrounded by his family. Wayne was a native and lifelong resident of Sulphur. He worked as a boilermaker most of his life and enjoyed working in his garden and yard. Wayne loved his family very much and will be greatly missed.
Wayne is survived by...
Theresa Leger Derouen
Oct 23, 2019
Theresa Leger Derouen, 88, of Lake Charles died Wednesday, October 23, 2019 in a local healthcare facility.
Mrs. Derouen was born and raised in Rayne, LA and has lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She raised her children and then started working as a short order cook at Big R Burgers and later in life was a cook...
Jim "Hopper" Hughes
Oct 22, 2019
Jim “Hopper” Hughes, passed away on October 22, 2019 in a local hospital. Jim graduated from Spring Branch High School in 1964 in Houston, TX. He attended McNeese University for two and a half years. Jim proudly served his country during the Vietnam War with the 101st Airborne. He received numerous awards for his service. Jim worked and retired from...
Frank James Jones
Oct 22, 2019
Frank James Jones, born July 1, 1926, son of the late Jesse and Tracy Ellender Jones, passed away October 22, 2019 in Jennings, at the age of 93. Frank served in the U. S. Navy and was a self-employed carpenter. He enjoyed building furniture. He is survived by his son, James Jones (Kristy); 2 grandchildren, Hannah & Chandler; numerous nieces...
Savanah Paige Nelson
Oct 22, 2019
Savanah Paige Nelson, 24, of Carlyss passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 in Westlake.
Savanah was born on January 23, 1995 in Lake Charles where she lived all of her life. She took pride in caring for her two babies who she loved whole heartedly. Savanah made every day adventurous and will be remembered for her sense of humor...
Teresa Beck Ledoux
Oct 22, 2019
Teresa Beck LeDoux was born in Atlanta, GA to Barbara and Harold Beck on December 4, 1954. From there the winds would take her on far flung adventures; the likes from which timeless Hollywood movies have been made.
Teresa was a free and fierce spirit from a young age. Overcoming a rather turbulent childhood she chose to hit the road...
Dorothy Mae Hardy Orsot
Oct 22, 2019
Dorothy Mae Hardy Orsot, 85, left her earthly dwelling surrounded by loving family members at her residence on the morning of Tuesday, October 22, 2019, after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer over the past decade.
Mrs. Orsot was a native of Sulphur, LA and moved to Lake Charles, LA after the death of her first husband. Dorothy was...
Charles Kenneth Murphy, Jr.
Oct 22, 2019
Many – Charles Kenneth Murphy, Jr., born July 31, 1950, son of the late Charles Kenneth Murphy, Sr. and Lou (Navarre) Murphy, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at the age of 69. Charles was a graduate of LaGrange High School and worked as a welder until he retired. He enjoyed fishing and loved spending time with his family. Charles...
Doris "Jeanette" Young
Oct 21, 2019
Our “Sweet and Precious” Doris Jeanette White Young, 90, of Westlake, LA, passed away at 1:45 AM on Monday, October 21, 2019 in the company of her children at a local hospital.
Doris was known by friends and family as “Jeanette”. She was born August 4, 1929 in Hope, Arkansas. Jeanette married the love of her life William “Dub” Young...
Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Swift
Oct 21, 2019
Elizabeth “Betty” Jane Swift, 96, died on Monday, October 21, 2019. She was born on January 20, 1923 in Fort Worth, Texas. She moved to Lake Charles after her marriage to Judge Goulding William Swift, Jr. in 1945. Betty graduated from Hockaday Junior College and attended The University of Texas where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority....
Carla Sue Carlquist
Oct 21, 2019
Carla Sue Carlquist, 45, of Lake Charles passed away on Monday October 21, 2019.
She was born on July 16, 1974, in Minnesota, and resided in the Moss Bluff/Lake Charles area since 2001. She will be remembered for her bubbly personality, contagious smile and willingness to help anyone in need.
She is survived by a daughter, Stephanie Klasen of Moss...
Susan L. White
Oct 20, 2019
Susan L. White, 73, of Lake Charles, passed away October 20, 2019 at a local hospital, surrounded by her family.Susan was preceded in death by her parents, Howard D. and Marion York.Those left to cherish her memory are, her beloved husband of 54 years, William "Bill" White of Lake Charles; her daughter Rebecca Shepherd Radig, and husband Michael of Longville,...
Dolores Ann Dilks
Oct 20, 2019
Dolores Ann Dilks, 89, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 1:59 PM on Sunday, October 20, 2019 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Dilks was born on July 9, 1930. A native of New Jersey, she married Lawrence Stacy Dilks, Jr. on April 15, 1950. The couple had two children, Lawrence and Kathleen, and she moved with her husband during his...
Paul Warren Landry
Oct 20, 2019
The family ask that anyone attending visitation on Thursday evening to show your support by wearing camo if possible. Iowa – Paul Warren Landry, born November 3, 1965, son of the late Paul and Dottie (Howard) Landry, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019, at the age of 53. Paul was a graduate of Iowa High School and attended Sowela for...
Juan "Anthony" Antonio Contreras, Jr.
Oct 20, 2019
Juan “Anthony” Antonio Contreras, Jr. of Sulphur passed away on October 20, 2019 in the loving arms of his father. He was born on October 3, 2019, the sweetest baby anyone could ask for and will be greatly missed by his family. Anthony loved holding fingers, being in the arms of family while being cuddled. He enjoyed his bath with...