Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
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.
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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.
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Mr. Marsh was an avid lover of automobiles and was a handyman.
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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.
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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.
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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.Â
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.Â
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.
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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...
Gloria Bridges Parker
Oct 22, 2018
Gloria Bridges Parker, born Cole, age 91 of Gillis, Louisiana gained her heavenly wings on October 22, 2018 with her loved ones by her side sadly closing a chapter in the family's history as she was the last of her generation. Gloria was born on February 22, 1927 to David Cole and Florence Ball Cole. She was educated at Gillis...
John Amos "Bud" Faulk
Oct 22, 2018
John Amos “Bud” Faulk, 76, of Grand Lake, LA, died at 7:11 AM on Monday, October 22, 2018 in a local hospital.
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Mr. Faulk was born April 6, 1942 in Lake Charles, LA, graduated from Grand Lake High School in 1960. He was appointed special deputy by Sheriff Claude Eagleson during Hurricane Audrey. He worked as an A-Operator for...
Dora Jean "Dori" Scalisi Rogers
Oct 21, 2018
Dora Jean “Dori” Scalisi Rogers, 72, of Lake Charles passed away at 11:40 AM on Sunday, October 21, 2018 in her residence.
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Mrs. Rogers was born on October 8, 1946 in Lake Charles where she was a graduate of Lake Charles High School and was a Kiltie. She then attended USL before enrolling at McNeese State University obtaining her...
Doris "Dot" Dewoody
Oct 21, 2018
Doris “Dot” Savoie DeWoody, 94, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018. Dot moved from Vidor, Texas to Lake Charles in 1938. She lived in Lake Charles until moving to Sulphur in 1969. Dot was a graduate of St. Charles Academy in Lake Charles.
Dot is survived by her two daughters, Madelyn Freundlich and husband, Fred and Janel Fontenot; her...
Dawn Lejeune Taylor
Oct 20, 2018
Jessica Dawn LeJeune Taylor, 49, of Lake Charles died Saturday, October 20, 2018 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family and friends.
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Dawn was a native of Welsh and a 1987 graduate of Welsh High School. She earned her Bachelor’s from McNeese State University and worked in the banking industry for many years with Calcasieu Marine...
Betty June Gentry
Oct 17, 2018
This is the day the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. ~ Psalms 118:24
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Betty June Brown Gentry, 88, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 in a local care facility.
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Mrs. Gentry was born June 28, 1930 in Wynona, OK and was a 1947 graduate of Pawnee High...
Floyd Jack Lebleu, Sr.
Oct 16, 2018
Floyd Jack LeBleu, Sr., 84, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 4:02 AM on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 in his residence.
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Mr. LeBleu was born April 4, 1934 in Iowa, LA, raised in LeBleu Settlement and lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked for the Lake Charles...
Mary Rose Dugas Dubois
Oct 16, 2018
Mary Rose Dugas Dubois, 93, of Lake Charles, died on Tuesday October 16, 2018 at her residence with her beloved family at her side.
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Mary Rose was a native of St. Martinville and longtime resident of Lake Charles. She took great pride in raising her children and being with her grandchildren, and enjoyed, Bingo, listening and dancing to...
Pamela Jean Lebleu Ramirez
Oct 16, 2018
Pamela Jean LeBleu Ramirez, 59, of Lake Charles passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 in a local hospital following a brief illness.
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Pamela was born on February 13, 1959 in Kinder, was raised in LeBleu Settlement, and lived most of her life in Lake Charles except for a few years residing in Nevada. She was a 1977 Valedictorian...
