Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Alice Welch Little
Aug 21, 2018
Alice Welch Little, age 49 of Oak Grove, LA, passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. She was born to Benjamin Welch, Sr. and Linda Welch on April 25, 1969 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Alice passed alongside her beloved parents and together the three ascended.
Before attending Lamar University, Alice was a Mighty Tarpon at South Cameron High School....
Michael Wayne "Mike" Boudreaux, Sr.
Aug 20, 2018
Michael Wayne “Mike” Boudreaux, Sr., 50, of Westlake passed away at 2:20 AM on Monday, August 20, 2018 in a local hospital.
Mr. Boudreaux was born on July 7, 1968 in Sulphur where he attended Sulphur High School before moving to Westlake 25 years ago. He enjoyed his job with Lake Tool and Hydraulics and worked there for more...
Charlene "Meme" Prejean
Aug 20, 2018
Charlene Prejean, 85, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.
Charlene was born on July 16, 1933 in Hannibal, MO, and moved to Lake Charles when she was a young girl. Charlene graduated from Saint Charles Academy in 1951.
Charlene married William “Buddy” Prejean and they were blessed...
Craig Joseph Derouen
Aug 19, 2018
Craig Joseph Derouen, 55, of Lake Charles died Sunday, August 19, 2018 in Houston, TX.
Mr. Derouen was born in Lake Charles where he lived most of his life. He attended LaGrange High School, studied welding and worked many years as a skilled welder. He enjoyed music, spending time with friends and loved animals. Craig will be most remembered for...
Fulton Thomas Thibodeaux
Aug 19, 2018
Fulton Thomas Thibodeaux born Aug. 19, 2018 at 3:15 am at Lake Area Medical Center to the parents of Nancy Orsot Thibodeaux & Chad Thibodeaux of Natchitoches, LA; natives of Lake Charles, LA. Took his first and last breaths, but has gone on to rest with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Fulton was the grandchild of Francis...
Loretta Colligan Henry
Aug 18, 2018
Loretta Colligan Henry, age 75, peacefully joined her husband in eternal rest on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at her home in Sulphur surrounded by her family. She was comforted every day with the belief in a prayer that she would be reunited with our Dad “once” her work here was done”. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her...
Kayla Ann Deroche
Aug 17, 2018
Kayla Ann Deroche, 21, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Friday, August 17, 2018 at UTMB Galveston, TX.
Kayla was born February 19, 1997 in Magnolia, AR and has lived in Lake Charles since the age of 2. She was a 2015 graduate of Barbe High School. She then pursued her love for make-up by attending the Aveda Institute...
Willman Eugene Guillory, Sr.
Aug 17, 2018
Willman “T-Will” Eugene Guillory, Sr. was born to the union of Jefferson Guillory and Francis LeDay Guillory on January 22, 1935.
He was called to his eternal heavenly home August 17, 2018. During his lifetime he was considered a trailblazer. His greatest accomplishments was his marriage to Lydia Francis Guillory, who preceded him in death and the raising of...
Constance "Connee" Mcdowell Houk
Aug 16, 2018
Constance Lucy McDowell Houk, 92, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 10:25 AM on Thursday, August 16, 2018 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Connee was born September 19, 1925 in Rochester, NY. She traveled with her husband’s military career before settling in Lake Charles. She also lived a few years in Baton Rouge, LA and Houston, TX before...
Nasser Mansuri
Aug 16, 2018
Nasser Mansuri, 67, of Sulphur passed away at 4:52 AM on Thursday, August 16, 2018 in a local care facility.
Mr. Mansuri was born on July 28, 1951 and was a native of Abadan, Iran. He moved to Houston, TX to attend college in 1976 and moved to the Lake Charles area in 1992 with his wife. Mr. Mansuri...
Jennifer Broussard Draper
Aug 16, 2018
Jennifer Broussard Draper, 53, of Sulphur passed away on August 16, 2018 in her residence. She was of the Catholic faith and made a Cursillo. Jennifer graduated from Sulphur High, loved camping, boat riding, her grandchildren, family and friends.
Jennifer is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Gary Draper of Sulphur; three children, Gary Draper, Jr. of Sulphur,...
Richard Winn White
Aug 16, 2018
Richard Winn White, 60, of Sulphur passed away on August 16, 2018 in a local hospital. He enjoyed fishing, car shows, working on hotrods, and road trips. Richard took pride in cutting his grass, loved his grandchildren, family and friends.
Richard is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Valerie White of Sulphur; two children, Christina LeBlanc and Rebecca...
Connie A. Hicks
Aug 15, 2018
Connie Authement Hicks, 74, of Mauriceville, TX passed away on August 15, 2018. She enjoyed painting ceramics, playing bingo, and was very supportive of her children. Connie made a Cursillo and had an unwavering love for her family and friends.
Connie is survived by her husband of 41 years, George D. Hicks of Mauriceville; four children, Nadine Conner, Wade Conner,...
Karin Bailey
Aug 15, 2018
Karin Bailey, 69, passed away in a local hospital on August 15, 2018.
She was born on June 2, 1949 in Lafayette, LA to Louis and Gertrude Robichaux.
She loved her grandchildren and will be remembered for her kindness. She taught school for 34 years before retiring. After retiring, she donated her time to area hospitals.
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Roy Lee Jones
Aug 14, 2018
Roy Lee Jones, 78, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 in his residence. He was born September 1, 1939 to Casey and Mary Una Abshire Jones in Sulphur, LA. On October, 7, 1961 he married Barbara Guillory Jones in Eunice, LA at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Roy enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and spending time with...
Frances Ardoin
Aug 13, 2018
Frances Marie Ardoin, 90, of Lake Charles, died Monday August 13, 2018 in a New Orleans Hospital surrounded by her family.
Frances was a native of Ville Platte and a long-time resident of Lake Charles. She was a nurse and worked as a waitress at Sammy’s Restaurant in Lake Charles. Having a natural voice...
Winston Joseph Fruge
Aug 13, 2018
Winston Joseph Fruge’, 56, of Sulphur passed away on August 13, 2018 in his residence. Winston enjoyed fishing, bowling, watching movies, reading the Bible and being the boss which included giving orders.
Winston is survived by his four children, Wendell Fruge’, Wesley Fruge’ and wife Heather all of Sulphur, Casie Fox of Jennings, and Aiden O’Quain of Sulphur; 4...
Estelle Knight
Aug 13, 2018
On the evening of Monday, August 13, 2018, the Knight family lost their matriarch, Susan “Estelle” Chandler Knight. Her final days were spent surrounded by her children.
Estelle was born to Walter and Ludie Chandler on September 25, 1925, in Little Rock, Mississippi. She grew up in a loving home, the fifth of ten children. Estelle or “Tell” as...
Michael Ray Trahan
Aug 13, 2018
Lake Charles ~ Michael Ray Trahan, born October 8, 1957, son of the late Alvin John Trahan and Ethel Mae Higginbotham, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018, at the age of 60. Mike was a graduate of LaGrange High School and enjoyed fishing, cruising the coast and woodworking. Survivors are his wife of 29 years, Kitty Trahan, sons, Michael Sheridan...
Remy Daniel Miller Ii
Aug 12, 2018
Remy Daniel “Danny” Miller II, 56, passed away on August 12, 2018.
Danny was born in Lake Charles on October 27, 1961 and was a 1979 graduate of St. Louis Catholic High School. He then graduated from McNeese State University with a business degree. As a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church he was an Extraordinary...
