Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Glenda Myrl Moss
Jun 24, 2019
Glenda M Moss, 77, of Sulphur passed away on June 24, 2019 in a local care center. Glenda was a very loving lady who was a great cook, loved western movies and spending time with her family and friends.
Glenda is survived by her daughter, Sue Webb of Sulphur; sister, Charlotte Bowring and husband Leonard “Lucky” of Sulphur; loving...
Sammy Dowden
Jun 24, 2019
Moss Bluff - Sammy L. Dowden, 86, passed away at the Jennings American Legion Hospital at 8:35 am on Monday, June 24, 2019.
He was born on May 4, 1933 to Furman and Mavis Dowden in Florien, LA.
Mr. Dowden served his country honorably for three years in the US Army in Korea during the Korean War. He also served...
Maxine Royer Andrus
Jun 24, 2019
Maxine Royer Andrus of Moss Bluff passed away peacefully at 12:15 AM on Monday, June 24, 2019 in the comfort of her home two days shy of turning 98.
Mrs. Andrus was born on June 26, 1921 in DeQuincy where she was a graduate of DeQuincy High School. The family moved to Lake Charles before settling in Moss Bluff 47...
Dale Archer, Sr.
Jun 21, 2019
Dr. D. Dale Archer, Sr., 95, of Lake Charles passed away on Friday June 21, 2019 at a local hospital following an extended illness.
Dr. Archer was a native of Luttrell, Tennessee and a graduate of University of Tennessee Knoxville. Dr. Archer completed his residency in Ophthalmology at Tulane Medical School in New Orleans and practiced as an Ophthalmologist there...
Alton E. Allison Sr.
Jun 21, 2019
Alton E. Allison, Sr., passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2019 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Alton was born November 8, 1937 in Caney, Louisiana to Edmond and Jessie Allison. Following high school in Vinton, Louisiana, he served in the U. S. Airforce for four years. After leaving the U.S. Airforce, he and his wife, Theda moved their young family...
Ethel Grimes Champagne
Jun 21, 2019
Ethel Marie Grimes Champagne, 93, died at 11:48 PM on Friday, June 21, 2019, in the residence of one of her daughters, with her loving family at her side.
Born in Hessmer, Louisiana to Camille Grimes, Sr. and Eulalie Dauzat Grimes, Mrs. Champagne graduated from Hessmer High School. As a young woman, she lived in Port Arthur, TX until moving...
Aiden Joseph Duplechin
Jun 20, 2019
Aiden Joseph Duplechin, the most precious baby boy, peacefully went to be with the Lord while in his parents’ arms on Thursday, June 20, 2019. He was surrounded by the love of family and friends. Aiden smiled and laughed throughout his 10 months of life, bringing joy and happiness to everyone he met.
Aiden is survived by his parents Chris...
Michael Charles Chiasson
Jun 20, 2019
Michael Charles Chiasson, 57, of Westlake passed away peacefully at 4:20 AM on Thursday, June 20, 2019 in his residence.
Mr. Chiasson was born on July 1, 1961 in Rayne, LA. In his earlier years he was a mechanic and has had a continued love for vehicles. Mr. Chiasson worked at the CCOA Bingo Hall and considered everyone there as...
Richard Julius Rhodes
Jun 20, 2019
Richard Julius Rhodes, 67, of Sulphur, LA, died at 8:13 PM on Thursday, June 20, 2019 in a Lafayette, LAÂ hospital.
Richard was born July 23, 1951 in Fort Jackson, SC, has lived in Calcasieu Parish since 1984 and Sulphur for the past twenty-five years. He had a great work ethic and has been a driver for Lake Arthur Butane...
John O'Neil Hebert, Jr.
Jun 20, 2019
Together again: On June 20, John O. Hebert, Jr. was reunited with Bernadine Castille Hebert, his wife of 50 years who pre-deceased him in 1998. He will be greatly missed, but it makes us smile to picture their joyful reunion.
John was born in Baton Rouge and raised in Grand Prairie. After serving in Italy during WWII as a reconnaissance...
Daniel John White
Jun 18, 2019
Daniel John White, 80, passed from this life on June 18, 2019 at a local care center. Daniel was born on April 17, 1939 in Moss Bluff, LA to the union of Fred and Mary “Bootsie” White. He was a graduate of Gillis High School in Gillis, LA. He was a retired Special Services Coordinator with the Workforce Investment Board...
Kelly Ann Cavys Ledoux
Jun 18, 2019
Kelly Ann Cavys LeDoux, 55, of Westlake passed away at 7:10 PM on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Christus St. Patrick Hospital.
She lived a beautiful life and will be missed.
She leaves behind her brother, George Cavys, Jr.; sister, Toby Renee Cavys Cormier; sister in law, Sue Cavys; and four nieces and one nephew.
She is preceded in death...
Vivian Ray Powell
Jun 18, 2019
Moss Bluff - Vivian Ray Powell, 91, passed away in a local hospital on Tuesday, June 18, 2019.
She was born on March 25, 1928 to Kirby and Minerva Brown in Orange, TX.
She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. Her number one priority was making sure that her family was happy.
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Brian Lanthier
Jun 18, 2019
Brian Keith Lanthier, 49, passed away on June 18, 2019 in his residence. Brian loved gardening, cooking and spending time with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.Â
Brian is survived by his father, Nolan Lanthier; his sister, Lisa Renee’ Lanthier; his son, Christopher Paul Lanthier; and his god child, Kaleb Michael Crochet. He is preceded by...
Johnny Boudreaux
Jun 18, 2019
Johnny Boudreaux, 68, passed away on June 18, 2019 in the comfort of his home with his family by his side. Johnny retired from the Sabine River Authority after 20 plus years. He loved fishing, hunting, and working in the yard.  Johnny enjoyed being around his family and grandkids.
Johnny is survived by his wife of 38 years, Patricia Carpenter...
Mary Marie Mancuso
Jun 16, 2019
Mary Montalbano Mancuso, 93, of Lake Charles was welcomed into Heaven’s gates at 8:45 AM on Sunday, June 16, 2019 in the presence of her family who loved her so much.
Mrs. Mancuso was born on August 22, 1926 in Lake Charles where she resided all of her life. She was a beautiful woman with a beautiful heart for Jesus...
Oda David "Buster" Vital
Jun 16, 2019
Lacassine – Oda David “Buster” Vital, born October 26, 1926, son of the late Odelon and Elodie Lambert Vital, passed away in his residence Sunday, June 16, 2019, at the age of 92. Buster lived in Lacassine all of his life and worked for the Jefferson Davis Parish School Board for 26 years and Lacassine Fuel for 45 years. He...
James Paul Brennan
Jun 15, 2019
James Paul Brennan, 67, of Lake Charles LA passed away peacefully the 15th day of June 2019.
James was born in Philadelphia, PA on February 24th, 1952. He will be fondly remembered for his generosity and big heart for others which guided most of his decisions throughout his life. His selflessness and willingness to always help others in need earned...
Jameeka Adia Pierre
Jun 15, 2019
Jameeka Adia Pierre, 36, departed this life on June 15, 2019. Jameeka was born on August 24, 1982 in Yokosuka, Japan to Victoria Chenier Pierre and the late James Pierre, Jr. Jameeka’s departure to her eternal home in Heaven left sadness in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
She was affectionately known as “Meeka” to her family...
Elaine Marie Royer
Jun 15, 2019
Iowa – Elaine Marie Royer, born August 21, 1938, daughter of the late Louis Royer and Marie Tall Royer, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019, at the age of 80. Elaine enjoyed sewing, cooking and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors are her son, Tony Royer and wife Andrea of Iowa; brothers, James Royer of Arizona, Donald “Tanny” of...
