Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
Loneda Marie Fuselier
May 21, 2018
Loneda Marie Fuselier, born May 3, 1921, daughter of the late John and Leona (Granger) Gerard, passed away Monday, May 21, 2018 in a local care center, at the age of 97. Loneda is survived by her daughters, Margaret Bertrand (Edward) and Esther Jane Fontenot; siblings, Anna Grace Trahan, Dorothy Begnaud (Robert), Martha Benoit and John “Jr” Gerard (Mary Joyce);...
Jo Caston Mouhot
May 20, 2018
Jo Caston Mouhot passed away peacefully on May 20, 2018 at the age of 91, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Jo was born in Coushatta, Louisiana on December 5, 1926. She was the eldest child of James and Virgie Caston. Jo graduated as the Valedictorian of her class at Iowa High School in LA in 1942. She married...
Joe Miller
May 20, 2018
Lawrence James Miller passed away on May 20, 2018 while visiting his family. Lawrence or Joe as he was known to his friends was born in Lake Charles, LA on November 19, 1960 to Lawrence and Irene “Toot” Guidry Miller.
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Joe was the owner and operator of Miller’s Fork Lift Service. Joe loved to cook, ride his 4-wheeler and...
Deryle Lynn Daigle
May 20, 2018
With heavy hearts we tell of the passing of our beloved son, brother, husband, dad, and paw paw, Deryle Daigle. He passed away suddenly on Sunday morning May 20, 2018 at 4:00 am in his home. Deryle was courageously fighting stage IV lung cancer along with other serious ailments but had a strong faith he was going to beat it.
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John Earle Ney
May 18, 2018
John Earle Ney, 85, of Lake Charles died Friday, May 18, 2018 in the comfort of his home.
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Mr. Ney was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He served the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He worked thirty-five years as an operator for Himont Chemical Refinery. Mr. Ney was always an avid outdoorsman; hunting, fishing,...
Paula Ann Kline
May 17, 2018
Paula Ann Kline, 64, of Lake Charles passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018 after bravely battling an extended illness. Her fight is finished and she has found rest with her Lord and Savior.
Ms. Kline was a resident of Lake Charles. She was passionate about Mental Healthcare and worked as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for NHS and the Institute for...
