Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Esther Mae Esthay Mere
May 26, 2018
Esther Mae Esthay Mere, 90, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Mere was born on September 22, 1927, in Evangeline, LA to Oscar and Empress Thibodeaux Esthay, Jr.
She married her husband, Louis Mere, Sr. in March of 1946, and made her home in Lake Charles. Esther worked...
Yvonne Rose Johnson
May 26, 2018
Yvonne Rose Johnson, 75, passed away on Saturday May 26, 2018 in a Longview care facility. She battled vascular dementia for eleven years.
Ms. Johnson was born on September 18, 1942 in Beaumont, TX, but she lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She loved reading, dancing, fishing, listening to Cajun music, but most of all spending time...
Judy Ann Guillory
May 26, 2018
Judy Ann Guillory, 71, of Sulphur passed away on May 26, 2018 in her residence. She was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church in Sulphur and a former member of Legion of Mary. Judy enjoyed cooking, cross stitching, reading, and sewing, especially Swedish weaving and blanket making.
Judy is survived by her daughter, Beth Moss and...
Ronald "Ronnie" Ray Anderson, Jr.
May 26, 2018
Ronald (Ronnie) Ray Anderson, Jr., 43, of Mittie, passed away suddenly on Saturday May 26, 2018 in Burlington, Kansas.
Ronnie Ray was a native of Lake Charles and longtime resident of Mittie. He was a graduate of Fairview High School, coach with little league baseball and softball, and above all, a Christian. Ronnie Ray worked all over the country...
Wanda Geneva "Nevie" Corbello
May 26, 2018
Wanda Geneva “Nevie” Corbello, 86, passed away on May 26, 2018 in the comfort of her own home.
Mrs. Corbello was born in Anacoco, LA and has lived 73 years in the Lake Charles area. She cherished her family and is remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
She is survived by 2 daughters, Pam Burgin...
Warren Christopher Lee Wimberly
May 26, 2018
Warren Christopher Lee Wimberly, 14, of Moss Bluff, LA, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018.
Warren was born January 2, 2004 in Lake Charles, LA and has lived in Moss Bluff for most of his life. He had just finished 8th grade at Moss Bluff Middle School and was looking forward to the new adventure of high school....
Hannah Lee Vincent
May 25, 2018
Hannah Lee Vincent, born September 10, 1993, daughter of David “Block” and Lee Ann (Marcantel) Vincent, passed away in Opelousas, Friday, May 25, 2018, at the age of 24. Hannah was a graduate of Iowa High School and earned a B. S. in Agriculture Business from Louisiana Tech University. She was a member of the Louisiana Agriscience Teachers Association and...
Barbara Jo Thomas
May 25, 2018
Barbara Jo Thomas, 80, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 25, 2018 at a local hospital, surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Thomas attended Marion High School, was a native of Lake Charles, and was a long time resident of Moss Bluff. She met her late husband of 60 years while he was stationed at...
Reginald Barry "Reggie" Dugas
May 25, 2018
Iowa – Reginald “Reggie” Barry Dugas, born December 1, 1941, son of the late Clarence “Kennie” and Ruby (Norris) Dugas, passed away Friday, May 25, 2018, at the age of 76. Reggie was a graduate of Iowa High and attended IBM. He was a bulk cement supervisor with Halliburton and worked for Transwood Trucking. Reggie was a former member of...
Ezora Callaway
May 25, 2018
Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth,
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings:
I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace
Where never lark or even eagles flew—
And, while with silent lifting mind I’ve trod
The high untrespassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.
Ezora Royer Callaway,...
Ruth Bourgeois Johnson
May 25, 2018
Iowa – Ruth Bourgeois Johnson, born January 9, 1929, daughter of the late Dudley Adam and Lelia (Louviere) Bourgeois, passed away Friday, May 25, 2018, at the age of 89, surrounded by her family. Ruth was a 1946 graduate of Iowa High School and attended trade school in Lake Charles. She was a member of the AARP and St. Raphael...
Elizabeth Elzada Nelson
May 24, 2018
O LORD my God, I cried to You for help, and You healed me.
Elizabeth Elzada (Gunn) Nelson, 75, went to meet Her Lord and Savior Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 9:16 PM in her home surrounded by family. She died as she lived - with peace in her heart and a loving smile on her lips. She was diagnosed...
Mitchell D. Hebert
May 24, 2018
Hackberry – Mitchell D. Hebert, born September 12, 1950, son of the late Rufus and Anna (Baker) Hebert, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018, at the age of 67. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Hebert; son, Mitch Hebert (Rebecca). He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Kenneth Hebert. Mitchell was a commercial fisherman all of...
Haskell Keith Edmonds
May 23, 2018
Haskell Keith Edmonds was born on August 8, 1959 in Port Arthur, TX.
He passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. He was a 1979 graduate of LaGrange High School. He served four years in the United States Marine Corps as a Cpl where he was awarded a Rifle Expert Badge, Good Conduct Medal, Certificate of Appreciation, and Sea...
Bill L. Kerry
May 23, 2018
Bill L. Kerry, 76, of Lake Charles passed away on Wednesday May 23, 2018 surrounded by his family and friends at a local hospital.
Bill was born in Clouierville, Louisiana and a longtime resident of the Lake Charles Area. He retired as a heavy equipment operator, having worked for the Local 406 for 34 years, and was with...
Rudie Soileau, Sr.
May 23, 2018
Rudie R. Soileau, Sr. left this world under the watchful eye and care of his Lord on May 23, 2018, to join Mary Calamusa Soileau, his love of so many years, dating back to Fortier High School in New Orleans and continuing through 60 years of marriage. Rudie was born in Grand Prairie, Louisiana on August 19, 1934 to Max...
Leland "Lee" James Broussard
May 22, 2018
Iowa – Leland “Lee” James Broussard, born September 5, 1948, son of Rolland “Black Top” and Wilda Leger Broussard, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at the age of 69. Lee was a graduate of Iowa High School and served in the U. S. Airforce. In his earlier years, he was a rodeo clown. Lee retired as a foreman in...
Herbert O'Quinn
May 22, 2018
Herbert O’Quinn,73, of Sulphur passed away on May 22, 2018 in his residence surrounded by his family. Herbert enjoyed hunting, fishing, and following his nieces and nephews rodeoing. He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church and worked as a supervisor for the waste water plant in Sulphur.
Herbert is survived by his four children, Stephanie, Jeffery, and Richard ...
Oliver R. "Matt" Mathieux
May 21, 2018
Johnson & Brown Funeral Home 505 Hwy 90 East ~ Iowa, LA (337) 582-2291 Oliver R. “Matt” Mathieux Oliver R. “Matt” Mathieux, born January 12, 1928 in Geneva, FL, son of the late Orie and Kathleen (Campbell) Mathieux, passed away in a local care facility Monday, May 21, 2018, at the age 90. He was a native of Geneva, FL...
Lilton Joseph Hardy
May 21, 2018
Spring, Texas – Lilton Joseph Hardy, born June 8, 1934 in Welsh, LA, son of the late Joseph and Hulda (Ardoin) Hardy, passed away in St. Luke Hospital, Monday, May 21, 2018, at the age of 83. Survivors are his sons, Joseph Kent Hardy (Janet), Peter Clint Hardy; step-son, Mike Romero (Sharon); step-daughter, Susan Nunez; siblings, Margaret Newton, Kathy Guidry...
