Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Percy Adam Thibodeaux
Jun 26, 2017
Percy Adam Thibodeaux, 78, of Moss Bluff passed away at 1:42 AM on Monday, June 26, 2017 in a local hospital surrounded by his devoted wife and daughter.
Mr. Thibodeaux was born on October 29, 1938 in Creole, LA and lived in Moss Bluff since 1976. After receiving an education from South Cameron High School he enlisted in the...
Lela Marlyne Granger
Jun 23, 2017
Lela Marlyne Granger, 51, of Sulphur passed away at 3:37 PM on Friday, June 23, 2017 in a Sulphur hospital.
Mrs. Granger was born on December 28, 1965 in Savanna, IL. She was a graduate of Vinton High School and lived in the Westlake and Sulphur areas most of her life.
Her love for others was unwavering and...
Malinda "Mendy" Wilson
Jun 23, 2017
Malinda “Mendy” Burnett Wilson, 59, of Morgan City, LA, died suddenly on Friday, June 23, 2017, in her friend’s residence.
Mendy was born November 23, 1957, in Thibodaux, LA, was raised in Lake Charles, LA and lived in Morgan City for over twenty years. She graduated from Lake Charles High School and Young Memorial Technical College in Morgan City....
Gertrude Cleaton
Jun 23, 2017
Gertrude Riling Cleaton, 103, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017 at her residence. She was born at St. Patrick Hospital on July 31, 1913 to Mayor George L. Riling and Matilda Miller Riling. She graduated from Saint Charles Academy and Vincent’s Business School and began her career working for Judge Clement Moss, then joined the Calcasieu Parish Clerk...
Sandra Phil Istre
Jun 22, 2017
Sandra Phil Istre, 70, of Sulphur passed away on June 22, 2017 in a local hospital. She was a member of the Open Door Biker Church in Sulphur, loved her flowers, her Baby Girl (Cat), and spending time with her family, especially all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Sandra is survived by her children, Melissa “Pudden” Breaux and husband Darryl, Melinda...
Douglas "Doug" Williams
Jun 21, 2017
Douglas Keith Williams, 54, of Columbus, OH, passed away on June 21, 2017. He was born on September 10, 1962, in Lake Charles LA to Carl Gene Williams and Laura Mae Addison Williams.
Douglas, or Doug as he was known to all who knew him, was a graduate of Sam Houston High School and Louisiana State University with his...
Willie Mae Johnson
Jun 20, 2017
Willie Mae Johnson finally got her wish to go to Heaven and be with her Jesus, June 20, 2017.
She was born October 29, 1922. Her parents were Shad and Macie West of Pitkin, LA.
Willie Mae had a long and fruitful life. She was a native of Pitkin, LA. and lived in the Lake Charles and Sulphur,...
Patricia "Pat" Poland Bond
Jun 20, 2017
Patricia “Pat” Poland Bond was called from this life to her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. She was 68 years old and in good standing with the Catholic Church at her death.
Pat was a graduate of Marion High School in Lake Charles. She was an all-star pitcher for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s League baseball team. ...
Cindy Bult
Jun 20, 2017
Cindy Renee Bult was born on April 12, 1968 in Tucson, Arizona to Larry Urdahl and Margaret Hill.
Cindy graduated from Fenton High School before attending McNeese State University. She worked as a bookkeeper at Port Printing in Lake Charles for 10 years before working as a parts consultant at Saturn of Lake Charles and most recently at...
Sandra Lynn Shepherd
Jun 20, 2017
Sandra Lynn Ervin Shepherd, age 57, went to heaven at 11:59 am on Tuesday June 20, 2017 surrounded by the love of her family. She was born to Curtis Ervin and Bonnie Crumpton in Bessemer AL on November 25, 1959. Sandy married Sean Shepherd at the Primitive Baptist Church in Cades Cove, Great Smokey Mountains National Park on August 20,...
Rickey Dane Clark
Jun 20, 2017
Rickey Dane Clark, 71, of Iowa passed away at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 in a local hospital.
Mr. Clark was born on July 22, 1945 in Lake Charles, LA where he resided most of his life. He attended Kinder High School before serving in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Clark was a member...
Donald White
Jun 19, 2017
Donald White, 82, passed away on June 19, 2017 at a local care facility.
Donald spent his professional life traveling the world as a construction manager in the beverage industry. His work brought him to live in South America for several years. When he was away from work he liked to fish and was an avid Florida Gators fan....
Anita Lynette Morgan
Jun 19, 2017
Anita “Lynette” Morgan, 76, of Sulphur passed away on June 19, 2017 in her residence. She retired as a business owner of a mobile home park in Colorado. Lynette enjoyed spending time with her family especially all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Lynette is survived by her son, Kenneth Wayne Brown and wife Patricia Ann of Hackberry; 10 grandchildren; 7...
Betty Ruth Jordan
Jun 19, 2017
Betty Ruth Jordan, 85, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away in her residence on June 19, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on September 3, 1931 in Many, LA to John and Annie O’Banion Murphy.
Betty was a member of Trinity Baptist Church where she belonged to the greatest and most loving Sunday school class. After...
Ethel Lafleur Boley
Jun 19, 2017
Ethel LaFleur Boley passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday, June 19, 2017. She was surrounded by family and friends praying for her speedy entry into heaven.
Ethel was born on August 29, 1931 in Mamou. She was the youngest child of Isreal and Francoise Guillory LaFleur. The family moved to Lake Charles when Ethel was six...
Arine Victorian Carter
Jun 18, 2017
Arine “Ella Mae” Victorian Carter, 82, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 18, 2017.
Mrs. Carter was born in Holmwood, Louisiana to Foster and Marteal Victorian on August 21, 1934. She will be remembered as a very loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was an excellent cook and spent 42 years in the...
Linda Faye Crawford
Jun 18, 2017
Linda Faye Crawford, 67, of Sulphur passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017 in Kennewick, Washington. Linda loved to play music in church, swim, and work in her flower beds.
Linda is survived by her two daughters, Sandra LeDoux of Sulphur, LA and Gay Schefstorm and husband, Bill of Kennewick, WA; one brother, Donald Young of Sulphur; four grandchildren;...
Dustin Louviere
Jun 18, 2017
Dustin M. Louviere, 24, of Vinton passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017. Dustin will be remembered for his kind heart and sense of humor. He had a flare for hair styling and especially makeup application. Dustin was a 2011 graduate of Sulphur High School, a 2012 graduate of Stage One, The Hair School, and a 2013 graduate of El...
Tommy Lee O'Quain
Jun 18, 2017
Tommy Lee O’Quain, 56, of Sulphur passed away on June 18, 2017 in a local hospital. He was a very helpful person who could help with any problem, loved reality television, and poker. Tommy belonged to the Mastery Carpenter Union and loved spending time with his family and friends.
Tommy is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Charlene...
Carolyn Sue Parker Greene
Jun 17, 2017
Carolyn Sue Parker Greene, 75, of Moss Bluff entered her eternal resting place at 3:50 AM on Saturday, June 17, 2017 in her home surrounded by her family and friends.
Mrs. Greene was born on October 24, 1941 in Reeves, LA. She had resided in the Moss Bluff area for the past 64 years and was a graduate of...
