Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Gloria Gene Watson
Feb 20, 2020
Gloria Watson, 89, passed away in a local care facility on Thursday, February 20, 2020.
Gloria was born on March 5, 1930 in Shreveport, LA to Philip and Irma Gee.
She was a loving mother and grandmother and faithful member of Boulevard Church of Christ. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and painting.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter,...
Alva Anthony "Tony" Hidalgo, Jr.
Feb 20, 2020
Alva Anthony “Tony” Hidalgo, Jr., 82, of Big Lake, LA died on Thursday, February 20, 2020.
Mr. Hidalgo was born September 25, 1937 in Lake Charles, LA and has been a residence of Big Lake since 1996. He worked as a port supervisor with the Lake Charles Stevedores at the Port of Lake Charles. He enjoyed spending time outdoors in...
Patricia Busby Oden
Feb 20, 2020
Lake Charles ~ Patricia Sue Busby Oden, born May 28, 1969, daughter of Robert Lova Busby, Sr. and Audrey Disotell Busby, passed away February 20, 2020, at the age of 50. Patricia was a graduate of Iowa High School, class of 1987. She enjoyed reading, crime shows, going to the beach and NASCAR. But most of all, she loved spoiling...
Edward Bruce Dugas
Feb 19, 2020
Edward Bruce Dugas, 41, beloved brother and uncle, was called to his eternal resting place on February 19, 2020. He entered this world on March 25, 1978 in Lake Charles, LA, born to Edward Dugas and Mona Smith.  He lived in Austin, Texas the remaining years of his life.  To most he was referred to as “Eddie,” but growing up,...
Larry Dean Kelley
Feb 18, 2020
Larry Dean Kelley, 76, of Sulphur, LA passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 in a local hospice facility. Mr. Kelley was born on March 29, 1943 in Sadieville, Kentucky to Thelma and Raymond Kelley.
Larry grew up in Kentucky and Ohio. He joined the United States Air Force at the age of seventeen. He served honorably before and during...
Joe Dykes
Feb 18, 2020
Joe Lee Dykes, 84, passed away on February 18, 2020 in a local hospital. Joe was a resident of Sulphur for 61 years. He was the owner of Joe’s Electrical for 60 years. Joe served our country in the United States Air Force for six years. Joe loved spending his spare time camping and traveling.
Joe is survived by his...
Rosalina "Ocha" Dalal
Feb 18, 2020
Rosalina “Ocha” Dalal, 59, of Lake Charles passed away at 9:06AM on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 in a local hospital.
Ms. Dalal was born on July 4, 1960 in Saipan of the Northern Mariana Islands.
She is survived by her children, Elizabeth Aguon, Michael Dela Cruz, Joey, David Braunstein, Daniel Braunstein, Donald Braunstein, Marisa Morrill, and Christopher Lewis; twelve siblings;...
Melinda Allison Graham
Feb 17, 2020
Melinda Graham died peacefully in her sleep at her home on February 17, 2020 at the age of 73.
She was born in Lake Charles on July 17, 1946, seven minutes after her twin brother, Cloyd "Max" Allison, Jr. The two of them were inseparable from the beginning and kept in close touch all through their lives.
Melinda attended school...
Dr. Dan Bonelle Turner, Jr.
Feb 17, 2020
Dr. Dan Bonelle Turner, Jr., 70, of Lake Charles passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 in his residence.
Dr. Turner was born on February 22, 1949 in Jennings. At the age of 16 he met his future bride, Betty K. He entered into the US Marine Corps and served in the Vietnam War. Following his honorable discharge, they moved...
Karan Chaffin
Feb 16, 2020
On Sunday February 16th, 2020, Karan Ann Chambley Chaffin, loving wife and mother of two children, passed away. She was born September 25, 1953, to parents Harry and Billie Joe Chambley in Germany, in an elevator, during Octoberfest. She always was one to do things her own way and on her terms from day one. She married the love of...
Mary Estelle Knapp
Feb 16, 2020
Mary Estelle Knapp, 48, of Sulphur, LA died on February 16, 2020 in her residence. Mary was born on November 10, 1971 to Guy Sr. and Mary Landry in Sulphur, LA. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and word search games.
Those left to cherish her memories are her three children, Elizabeth Marie Knapp, William Leo Knapp, and Stephanie Nicole Knapp; five...
Everleigh Claire East
Feb 15, 2020
Everleigh Claire East, 1, of Sulphur, LA passed away on February 15, 2020.
 Those left to cherish her sweet memory include her loving mother, Harlee East; two sisters, Makynlee Thibodeaux and Paige Hargrave; great grandfather, Myron East; great grandmother, Diana Abshire and husband Jacque; grandmother, Jennifer East; 2 grandfathers, Chris Cooper and Chad Monceaux; pappy, Kesha Vincent; uncle, Jordan East;...
Taylor Adele Ardoin
Feb 15, 2020
Taylor Adele Ardoin, 26, of Sulphur passed away on February 15, 2020 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Houston but was a life-long resident of Sulphur. Taylor attended Jake Drost School for exceptional children.
Taylor is survived by her parents, Danny and Debbi Ardoin of Sulphur; brother, Danny Ardoin and Christina Babcock of Lake...
Peggy Joyce Guidry
Feb 15, 2020
Peggy Joyce Guidry was born on February 25, 1928 in Lake Charles. She departed this life on February 15, 2020, just ten days before what would have been her 92nd birthday, in the company of her loving family.
Peggy was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Her parents were Patrick Guidry of Lake Charles and Laurence Bienvenue of Breaux Bridge....
Oscar Ray Cummings
Feb 14, 2020
Iowa – Oscar Ray Cummings, born August 3, 2015 in Lake Charles, son of Andrew Cummings and Brittany Fontenot, passed away in Sulphur, Friday, February 14, 2020, at the age of 4. Oscar enjoyed playing outside on his swing set, singing & fishing, watching Paw Patrol and loved being with his brothers. He loved helping cook by mixing stuff together...
Carey Joseph Rogers
Feb 14, 2020
Carey Joseph Rogers was born on December 1, 1926 in Eunice, LA to Armenie and Edmond Rogers, Jr.
He moved to Lake Charles in 1946 where he lived his entire life. He retired from Southern Pacific Railroad after 37 years of service. He was a member of the United Transportation Union, and the Cajun French Music Association. He enjoyed fishing,...
Michael Allen Dubrock
Feb 14, 2020
Iowa – Michael Allen DuBrock, born April 27, 1955 in Lake Charles, son of the late Allen Victor and Katherine Oleta (Nelson) DuBrock, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020, at the age of 64. Mike retired from Lake Charles Police Department as a Captain after 32 years of service. After retiring he then went to work with Calcasieu Parish Sheriff...
Gordon Lee Moore
Feb 14, 2020
Gordon Lee Moore, 72, slipped away peacefully at home with his wife and sister-in-law holding his hands, at 9:12 PM on Friday, February 14, 2020, following a lengthy illness. He is now safe in the arms of his Savior.
Born September 5, 1947 in Hayes, Louisiana to Felix and Georgianna Fontenot Moore, Gordon graduated from Bell City High School in...
Florence Broussard
Feb 14, 2020
Lake Charles – Florence Broussard, born March 25, 1961 in Abbeville, daughter of the late Joseph Cleveland and Wilda (Hebert) Broussard, passed away in Kinder, Friday, February 14, 2020, at the age of 58. Florence enjoyed playing pool, praying and spending time with family and friends. She loved and adored her grandchildren. Survivors are her children, Darrell Nguyen; John Nguyen...
Richard Hampton Jones
Feb 13, 2020
Richard Hampton Jones, 93, joined his Savior on February 13, 2020, after passing away at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home in Jennings, Louisiana.
Richard was born in Grannis, Arkansas on June 24,1926, to Julian and Jewel Jones. Â He graduated from Gillham High School, attended Southern (Arkansas) State, and the University of Arkansas, graduating with a B.S.degree in Chemical Engineering. Â He...
