Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Bernie Jinks
Oct 31, 2018
Bernie Jinks, 74, of Sulphur passed away on October 31, 2018 surrounded by his family. He retired after 40 years from Amoco as a pumper. Bernie enjoyed fishing, playing the guitar, raising pigs for 4-H, showing hogs and being around family and friends. Bernie proudly served our country in the United States Army and is a veteran of the Vietnam...
Christopher Scott Boudreaux, Jr.
Oct 30, 2018
A Celebration of Life will be held for Christopher Scott Boudreaux, Jr., 25 years young, on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Pavilion 2 of Sam Houston Jones State Park in Lake Charles, LA. Memorial Services will begin at 11 AM with “Chef’s Colorful Celebration” to follow...”until”. **Please, in honor of Christopher’s love of nature and admiration of all of its’...
Ervy Dan "T-Dan" Smith Jr.
Oct 30, 2018
Lake Charles – Ervy “T-Dan” Smith, Jr., born February 15, 1967, son of Ervy Dan Smith and Bessie Broussard, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018. “T-Dan” enjoyed cooking and being with his family & friends. He was the life of any party. He is survived by his mother, Bessie Broussard of Tomball, Texas; daughter, Krystal Kilgore (Chase Moore) of Lake...
Thomas "Jerry" West
Oct 30, 2018
Thomas Jerry West, 73, of Sulphur, LA, received his Heavenly address change notification on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. Jerry was born in El Dorado, Arkansas on July 11, 1945 to Juanita Grace and Thomas H. West. He was a retired pipefitter from Local 106 Union. His hobbies included playing the guitar, singing and working outdoors and piddling in his shop. ...
Mary Alice Lantia Mainer
Oct 30, 2018
Mary Alice Lantia Mainer, 82, of Lake Charles passed away Tuesday October 30, 2018 at a local care facility following a brief illness.
Mary was born in Opelousas, LA., to the late Isabelle and Elba Lantia. While she lived most of her life in Lake Charles, near her immediate family, she also had the opportunity to live in...
Robert Paul "Bob" Bush Sr.
Oct 29, 2018
Iowa – Robert Paul “Bob” Bush, Sr., born in Chicago, IL, November 15, 1956, son of the late Joseph Walter and Jean Barbara (Brazauskas) Bush, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018, in a local hospital at the age of 61. Bob was graduate of St. Mary’s University and received his Ph. D. from Louisiana State University. He was an associate...
Barbara Ann Uhlik
Oct 29, 2018
Barbara Ann Uhlik, 80, passed away on October 29, 2018.
Mrs. Uhlik was born in Jennings, LA and was in the Jennings High School class of 1956. She was a member of the Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall in Jennings. She enjoyed keeping a tidy home and going dancing with her husband.
She is survived by her...
Lloyd Ray Bourgeois
Oct 28, 2018
Lloyd Ray Bourgeois, 80, passed away at his residence on October 28, 2018.
He was born on December 10, 1937 in Breaux Bridge, LA to Louis and Lorine Hollier Bourgeois. He will be remembered for his strong work ethic and his love for LSU football, the Jennings Bulldogs, and net casting.
Those left to cherish his memory include...
Oscar Raymond Poe
Oct 28, 2018
Oscar Raymond Poe, 89, of Hicks, LA passed away on October 28, 2018. Oscar was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Edgerly where he was Director of Music and a member of the Westlake Masonic Lodge #443. He loved singing, playing music and hunting elk and deer in Colorado.
Oscar always was on the go, traveling all over the...
Nancy Houston Ellis
Oct 27, 2018
Nancy Houston Ellis, 63, of Ouray, CO quietly passed away on October 27, 2018 surrounded by her family at her sister’s home after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Nancy was born in Lake Charles, LA on June 13, 1955 to Oliver C. Houston, Jr. and Irene (Billie) Sailers Houston. She graduated from LaGrange...
John Wright Marsh, Jr.
Oct 26, 2018
John Wright Marsh, Jr. 48, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully at 9:45 PM on Friday, October 26, 2018 in his residence.
Mr. Marsh was an avid lover of automobiles and was a handyman.
Those left to cherish his memory are his son, John Wright Marsh, III of Lake Charles; daughter, Kendall Marsh of Atlanta, GA; brother,...
James Rudolph "Jim" Carpenter
Oct 26, 2018
“Silent Service Brothers, Lower Your Oars”
James Rudolph “Jim” Carpenter, 54, of Rayne, LA died Sunday, October 27, 2018 in Dubai, UAE.
Mr. Carpenter was born in Orlando, FL raised in Lake Charles and lived in Rayne. He was a graduate of A.M. Barbe High School and attended George Washington University. Following graduation, he signed with the United States Navy...
Chester "Big Burt" Burton Bellard Sr.
Oct 25, 2018
Lake Charles – Chester Burton “Big Burt” Bellard, Sr., born in Rayne on September 30, 1962, son of the late Chester and Amy Arsement Bellard, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018, at the age of 56. Big Burt was a 1980 graduate of LaGrange High School and was a NACE coating inspector for Natural Energy Field Services. He enjoyed fishing,...
Mary Elizabeth Blackmon-Moreau
Oct 25, 2018
Mary Elizabeth Blackmon-Moreau, 69, of Lake Charles left her earthly body for her Heavenly home at 9:08 AM on Thursday, October 25, 2018 in Sulphur.
Mary was born on February 6, 1949 to Woodrow and Merle Chatagnier in Lake Charles. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family and singing. Her passion was singing. She was a generous and fun...
Henry "Bud" Amy
Oct 25, 2018
Henry Amy 83, of Lake Charles, LA passed away suddenly at his home on October 25, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Amy was born on May 5, 1935 in Iowa, LA to Felix and Rose Marcantel Amy.
Henry, or “Bud”, as he was known to his friends, served in the Army National Guard and then became a...
Jerry Robert Lapearous
Oct 25, 2018
Iowa – Jerry Robert Lapearous, born March 7, 1951, son of the late Grady Joseph and Beulah (Melancon) Lapearous, passed away in his residence Thursday, October 25, 2018, at the age of 67. Jerry was a graduate of Iowa High School and attended Louisiana Tech in Ruston. He retired from PPG as a machinist. Jerry was a member of St....
Tyler Joseph Monceaux
Oct 23, 2018
Tyler Joseph Monceaux, infant son of Jeffrey, Jr. and Karly Monceaux passed away on October 23, 2018.
Survivors include his parents; his brother, Jeffrey “T-Jay” Monceaux III of Westlake, LA; grandparents, Jeffrey Monceaux, Sr. and wife, Kathy of Bridge City, Texas, Rachael Dewitt of Vidor, Texas, Irvin Trahan, Jr. and wife, Laura of North Carolina and Florette Zamora and...
Joseph Toups
Oct 23, 2018
Joseph C. Toups passed away peacefully on October 23, 2018. He leaves behind a son, Mike whom he loved very much and two grandkids, Lillie and Joey who is in the army and he was very proud of.
Joseph served in the United States Navy and retired after 22 years as chief bolts mate. He served in the Korean...
Connie Rae Moody
Oct 23, 2018
Connie Rae Moody, 68, passed away tragically on Tuesday, October 23, 2018.
She was born on September 23, 1950 to Nona Domingue Stutes and Rodney V. Stutes, Sr. in Winnie, Texas. She deeply loved her family. She was an excellent singer and cook and enjoyed the theater. She also enjoyed making jewelry and playing bingo. She will be remembered...
Lloyd Ray "Bubba" Derouen
Oct 23, 2018
Lloyd Ray "Bubba" Derouen, 66, of Austin, TX formally of Bell City, LA passed away on October 23, 2018. Born to Minor Lee Derouen and Edith (Marcantel) Derouen in Lake Charles, LA. Bubba loved being outside in his garden, spending time with his family, fishing and hunting. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran. His sweet spirit and sense of humor...
