Clara Claudine Royer

Clara Claudine Royer

Oct 4, 2019

Clara “Claudine” Royer passed away at the Lake Charles Care Center Memory Care Unit on October 4, 2019 at the age of 85.

Claudine was a faithful member of First Pentecostal Church of Ragley (aka Bear Church).  She enjoyed quilting, cooking, and baking for church functions and fundraisers.  She was a lifelong Christian spreading smiles and joy with her singing...

Ute Maria Pawlik Clifton

Ute Maria Pawlik Clifton

Oct 4, 2019

Ute Maria Pawlik Clifton went home to be with the Lord on October 4, 2019. Ms. Clifton died in Sulphur after a long bout with Alzheimer’s. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at Maplewood First Baptist Church on Tuesday, October 8. All who knew her are welcome to join the family for visitation with light finger...

Rebecca "Becky" Marie Thibodeaux

Rebecca "Becky" Marie Thibodeaux

Oct 3, 2019

Welsh – Rebecca “Becky” Marie Thibodeaux, born January 19, 1948 in Lake Charles, daughter of the late Clauness and Lee Pearl (Morein) Thibodeaux, passed away in her residence, Thursday, October 3, 2019, at the age of 71. Becky worked in food service and enjoyed gardening, reading and working on her computer. Survivors are her husband of 54 years, Ray Thibodeaux;...

Russell Ham

Russell Ham

Oct 3, 2019

Russell was born in Marengo, IL on March 18, 1940, and died on October 3, 2019 in an automobile crash in his beloved bright blue Ford truck. After high school he joined the US Army and served in the artillery in Germany. He then received a B.S. in Chemistry from Northern Illinois University where he met his wife, Adrienne, and...

Penny Evans Fontenot

Penny Evans Fontenot

Oct 3, 2019

Penny Evans Fontenot, 52, of Lake Charles died Thursday, October 3, 2019 in a Lafayette hospital following a brief illness.

Mrs. Fontenot was a native of Norman, Ok and lived most of her life in Lake Charles.  She was a 1984 graduate of Barbe High School and studied at McNeese State University.  Mrs. Fontenot worked thirty successful years in the...

Danny R. Tingler

Danny R. Tingler

Oct 2, 2019

Friendship, TN-Danny R. Tingler, born May 6, 1950 in DeQuincy, son of the late Henry Curtis Tingler and Edith Ellis Garza, passed away in his residence, October 2, 2019, at the age of 69. Danny attended school in DeQuincy and Johnson Bayou. He retired after 38 years from Omega Protein. After Hurricane Ike, he and his wife, Darlene, moved to...

Michael Scott

Michael Scott

Oct 2, 2019

Michael Scott, 64, of Lake Charles passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 in his residence.

Mr. Scott was born on July 3, 1955 in Lake Charles where he lived most of his life. He was a graduate of Vinton High School and furthered his education receiving an associate degree in substance abuse counseling. Mr. Scott worked at West Calcasieu...

Barbara Ann Comeaux

Barbara Ann Comeaux

Oct 1, 2019

Barbara Duhon Comeaux, 81, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 in a local care facility after a long bout with Alzheimer’s. She graduated from Lake Charles High School and retired from the Calcasieu Parish School Board where she worked in numerous cafeterias.

Mrs. Comeaux is survived by her husband, Anson Comeaux; daughter, Lisa Comeaux Sittig...

Leona Marie Theriot Broussard

Leona Marie Theriot Broussard

Oct 1, 2019

Grand Chenier –Leona Marie Theriot Broussard, born October 14, 1923 in Grand Chenier, daughter of the late Ambrose and Agnes Savoie Theriot, passed away, Tuesday, October 01, 2019, at the age of 95. Leona graduated from Grand Chenier High School and attended college at SLI in Lafayette, and taught school in Grand Chenier Elementary & High School as a substitute...

Margaret Wood

Margaret Wood

Oct 1, 2019

Moss Bluff -- Margaret Imogene Wood, 88, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at a care facility in Kinder, LA. Mrs. Wood was born and raised in El Dorado, Arkansas, where she met her lifetime love & husband of 53 years, Kennie Ray Wood.  She followed him in his long employment with Texas Eastern Transmission Corporation from El Dorado to...

Robert Donald Seals, Sr.

Robert Donald Seals, Sr.

Oct 1, 2019

Robert Donald Seals, Sr., 87, of Lake Charles passed away at 5:40 AM on Tuesday, October 01, 2019, in a local hospice facility.

Mr. Seals was born on October 23, 1931, in Bogalusa, LA. He graduated from Warren Easton High School in New Orleans, LA and Sullivan’s West Point Prep School. He attended Loyola University New Orleans and Tulane University....

Joy "Madge" (Mayfield) Pitts

Joy "Madge" (Mayfield) Pitts

Sep 30, 2019

Moss Bluff - Joy Madge (Mayfield) Pitts, 88, passed away at 1:55pm on Monday, September 30, 2019 in her home.

Mrs. Pitts was born in Cushing, Tx on February 23, 1931 and had lived in this area for 11 years coming from Bridge City, Tx. where she was employed by the Bridge City Independent School District. Joy enjoyed playing piano,...

Chester Paul Menard

Chester Paul Menard

Sep 30, 2019

Chester Paul Menard, 86, of Lake Charles, LA, died at on Monday, September 30, 2019 in a local hospital.

Mr. Menard was born in Youngsville, LA to Gustave and Ouida Peltier Menard. He served nearly three years in the United States National Guard. He was blessed to have been married twice to two lovely ladies, Lelia Broussard Menard, and Eula...

Devaney Rechelle Benton

Devaney Rechelle Benton

Sep 29, 2019

Devaney Rechelle Ardoin Miller Benton, 41, of Lake Charles passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019 in a local hospital.

Devaney was born on March 5, 1978 in Lake Charles to Gina (Andrus) Miller and David Ardoin.  She attended Iowa High School where she was an outstanding cheerleader and was elected to be on the homecoming court.  Devaney was outgoing...

Amos "Buddy" Moore

Amos "Buddy" Moore

Sep 28, 2019

Amos “Buddy” Moore, 59, passed away at his residence on Saturday, September 28, 2019.

He was born on July 23, 1960 in Sulphur, LA to Harvey and Betty Moore.

He was a hard-working man who traveled the world working as a supervisor in the oilfield for many years. He enjoyed watching the New Orleans Saints and LSU and Texas Longhorn...

Charles "Charlie" Allen Ardoin

Charles "Charlie" Allen Ardoin

Sep 28, 2019

Iowa- Charles “Charlie” Allen Ardoin, born May 31, 1969, son of Milton and Lillian (Trahan) Ardoin, passed away after a lengthy illness on Saturday, September 28, 2019, at the age of 50. Charlie was a graduate of Lacassine High School and worked for G & H Feed Store in Iowa. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening in his spare time....

Amos Mitchell Thomas

Amos Mitchell Thomas

Sep 28, 2019

Amos Mitchell Thomas, 85, of Big Lake, died at 9:40 AM on Saturday, September 28, 2019 in his home with his loving family at his side.

Mr. Thomas was a lifelong resident of Grand Lake, attended Grand Lake High School and a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. He Faithfully served his country by enlisting in the...

Lillia "Shuney" Breaux

Lillia "Shuney" Breaux

Sep 27, 2019

Lillia Marie “Shuney” Breaux, 79, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 8:20 PM on Friday, September 27, 2019 in a local hospital.

Mrs. Breaux was born in Lake Charles, where she was a graduate of LaGrange High School.  She was a member of St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church.  Mrs. Breaux enjoyed cooking and loved to spend time with her...

Nancy Kuffel

Nancy Kuffel

Sep 27, 2019

Nancy Morton Kuffel died peacefully in her home in Lake Charles on Friday, September 27, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. 

Nancy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Morton on September 10, 1926 in Burnby, B.C.  She graduated from King Edward School in Vancouver, B.C.  She joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and was stationed in France where she...

Larry Kent Guillory

Larry Kent Guillory

Sep 26, 2019

Lake Charles – Larry Kent Guillory, born May 8, 1956 in Ville Platte, son of the late Flander and Hazel (Soileau) Guillory, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019, at the age of 63. Larry served in the U.S. Army and worked as a paint and body technician for Guillory’s Paint & Body. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle, French...