Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Jonathon Anthony Boudreaux
Jul 8, 2018
Jonathon Anthony Boudreaux, 42, of Sulphur passed away on July 8, 2018. Jonathon worked at Mattress Expert. He enjoyed sports, cooking, and animals, especially his dog, Oliver. Jonathon loved having a good time and dearly loved spending time with his family and friends.
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Jonathon is survived by his parents, Marcus Boudreaux and Cynthia Marcantel; his girlfriend, Rachel Howard; his...
Rufus Nathan Stutes
Jul 8, 2018
Rufus Nathan Stutes, 92, of Lake Charles LA passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Nathan, as he was known by his friends, was born on December 22, 1925 to Rufus and Martha Faulk Stutes in Ebenezer, LA.
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Nathan was raised in Ebenezer and graduated from Crowley High School. After graduation he proudly served...
Michael James Schley
Jul 8, 2018
Michael James Schley, 52, of Sulphur passed away on July 8, 2018 in a local hospital. Michael enjoyed movies, watching his geese for hours, and visiting with family and friends.  Michael will always be remembered for his compassion and love. He helped anyone who needed a friend. Michael had a heart so large life could not compare.  He was an...
Leroy Otto Dereese Jr.
Jul 7, 2018
LeRoy Otto DeReese, Jr., born January 26, 1954 in Bay City, Texas, passed away in his residence Saturday, July 7, 2018, at the age of 64. LeRoy was the son of the late LeRoy Otto DeReese, Sr. and Bonnie Hughes DeReese. He was a graduate of Iowa High School, class of 1973 and excelled at all high school sports. LeRoy...
Otis James Miller
Jul 6, 2018
Iowa - Otis James Miller, born January 12, 1933 in Iowa, Louisiana to the late Claude and Theresa Hebert Miller, passed away in the Southwest LA Veterans' Home in Jennings, Friday, July 06, 2018, at the age of 85. Otis was a graduate of Lacassine High and member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. He served in the U. S. Airforce from...
Linda Jean Walker Duplantis
Jul 6, 2018
Linda Duplantis, born in Welsh May 10, 1945, daughter of the late Leonard and Dorothy Jean Ferguson Walker, passed away in her residence, Friday, July 6, 2018, with her family by her side, at the age of 73. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Eddie Duplantis; children, Tammy Wolfe Trahan (Carol) of Scott, LA, Quint Hebert (Angel)...
Danita Andrus
Jul 4, 2018
Danita Andrus, 86, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2018 in Lake Charles, LA.
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She was born August 18, 1932 in Indian Village, LA to Willie and Irene Ryder.
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She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Jewel Lonthier.
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Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 68 years, Pete Andrus; sons,...
Rudolph O. Young, Jr.
Jul 3, 2018
Rudolph “Rudy” Odo Young Jr., 86, passed away on July 2, 2018 at the Southwest Louisiana Veteran’s Home.
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Rudy was a native of Youngsville, LA and attended St. Joseph Seminary in St. Benedict, LA. He is a graduate of St. Stanislaus High School and later received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He served his...
Floyd Vincent Fontenot
Jul 3, 2018
Floyd Vincent Fontenot, 85, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 5:05 AM on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 in a local care facility.
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Mr. Fontenot was born October 17, 1932 in Ville Platte, LA, and graduated from Chataignier High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Fontenot retired as shift superintendant in 1992...
Scott Lyle Wade
Jul 3, 2018
Scott Lyle Wade, 65, passed away on July 3, 2018 at a local care facility.
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Mr. Wade was a 1971 graduate of Lake Charles High School. He then served his country in the United States Army. He retired with UPS as a delivery driver. He is fondly remembered for his great sense of humor.
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He is survived by...
Troy Andrew Frick
Jul 2, 2018
Troy Andrew Frick, 55, of Lake Charles died Monday July 2, 2018.Troy was a native of Thibodeaux and longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was a 1980 graduate of Alfred M. Barbe High School and a general building contactor and owner of TAF Development, LLC. He had served several tours in Afghanistan as a Department of Defense contractor. Troy enjoyed...
Heather Lee Ben
Jul 2, 2018
Iowa – Heather Lee Benoit, born April 11, 1972, daughter of Larry and Shannon (Ewing) Bosley, passed away Monday, July 2, 2018 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family, at the age of 46. Heather is survived by her husband, David “Turkey” Benoit; children, Karl Benoit (Monica), Dwayne Benoit, Richard Benoit, Michael Cantey, Kyle Tinnel, Heaven Renee...
Timothy Breck "Bt" Tyler
Jul 2, 2018
Timothy Breck “B. T.” Tyler, 60, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 3:16 AM on Monday, July 2, 2018 in his residence.
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Mr. Tyler was born December 17, 1957 in Lake Charles, LA, where he lived most of his life, except for a few years spent in Minnesota. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Tyler worked...
Donald Clark
Jul 2, 2018
Donald Lucius Clark entered into heaven Tuesday, July 2 after passing peacefully at home surrounded by his family. His life centered on the love for his family and all things outdoors. Don was born December 28, 1932 in Crowley, Louisiana to the late Lucius Leroy Clark and Emethilde Hebert Clark. He was Quarterback of the 1951 Crowley High School football...
Carolyn Ann Foreman Fontenot
Jul 1, 2018
Carolyn Ann Foreman Fontenot, 74, of Lake Charles, died at 12:08 p.m. Sunday, July 1, 2018, in a local care facility.
Mrs. Fontenot was born on May 21, 1944, in Lake Charles, to Calvin Foreman and Daisy Mae Finley Foreman Milsted. She was a 1962 graduate of St. Charles Academy and a graduate of McNeese State University with Bachelor’s and...
Charles Robert Walker
Jul 1, 2018
Charles Robert Walker, 83, passed away July 1, 2018 at a local care center.
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Mr. Walker was born in San Antonio, TX and lived most of his life in Lake Charles, LA. Mr. Walker spent much of his early life as a musician playing the organ, trumpet, and piano. He was also a singer and wrote music. He had...
Mary Winn
Jul 1, 2018
Mary Ann Winn, 72, of Sulphur passed away on July 1, 2018 in a local hospital. She was a Sulphur High graduate, loved her cats, and enjoyed painting and drawing in oil and water colors. Mary loved spending time and talking with her family and friends, especially her long-time friend, Jean Maynes.
Mary Ann is survived by her daughter, Heather...
Ruth Marie Fontenot
Jun 29, 2018
Ruth Marie Fontenot, 73, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018 in a local hospital.
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She was born on January 23, 1945 to John and Thelma Istre Comeaux in Bell City, LA.
She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and a dedicated member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vinton, LA where she served as...
Angeline Cosby-Davis
Jun 28, 2018
Angeline Cosby-Davis, 85, of Lake Charles passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018 in her son’s residence.
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Angeline was born on November 14, 1932 to Roscoe Roy and Ida Madeline Cosby. After graduating from Catholic University of America with a BS in Nursing, she began a long career in the health care field. This included working for public health,...
Virgie Primeaux
Jun 28, 2018
Virgie Primeaux, born June 17, 1924 in Creole, daughter of the late Xavier and Aima Broussard Miller, passed away in a local care center Thursday, June 28, 2018, at the age of 94. Virgie was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Creole. She and her late husband, Gene L. Primeaux were married for over 42 years. She enjoyed...
