Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Claude Mott Jr.
Jun 23, 2017
Welsh- Claude Mott, Jr., 84, passed away in a local care facility Friday, June 23, 2017. Born in Welsh on November 8, 1932 to the late Claude Mott, Sr. and Ethel (Schexnider) Mott, he was a graduate of Lacassine and member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lacassine. He was a salesman for 34 years for Oustalet Ford...
Sandra Phil Istre
Jun 22, 2017
Sandra Phil Istre, 70, of Sulphur passed away on June 22, 2017 in a local hospital. She was a member of the Open Door Biker Church in Sulphur, loved her flowers, her Baby Girl (Cat), and spending time with her family, especially all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Sandra is survived by her children, Melissa “Pudden” Breaux and husband Darryl, Melinda...
Asa J. "Sonny" Breaux Sr.
Jun 22, 2017
LeBleu Settlement – Asa Julian “Sonny” Breaux, Sr., 80, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, June 22, 2017. Sonny was born in LeBleu Settlement to the late Joseph V. and Mamie (LeBleu) Breaux on January 17, 1937. He was employed as a truck driver and a member of the NRA, Teamsters, American Legion and Goldwing Road Riders Association. He...
Douglas "Doug" Williams
Jun 21, 2017
Douglas Keith Williams, 54, of Columbus, OH, passed away on June 21, 2017. He was born on September 10, 1962, in Lake Charles LA to Carl Gene Williams and Laura Mae Addison Williams.
Douglas, or Doug as he was known to all who knew him, was a graduate of Sam Houston High School and Louisiana State University with his...
Willie Mae Johnson
Jun 20, 2017
Willie Mae Johnson finally got her wish to go to Heaven and be with her Jesus, June 20, 2017.
She was born October 29, 1922. Her parents were Shad and Macie West of Pitkin, LA.
Willie Mae had a long and fruitful life. She was a native of Pitkin, LA. and lived in the Lake Charles and Sulphur,...
Patricia "Pat" Poland Bond
Jun 20, 2017
Patricia “Pat” Poland Bond was called from this life to her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. She was 68 years old and in good standing with the Catholic Church at her death.
Pat was a graduate of Marion High School in Lake Charles. She was an all-star pitcher for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s League baseball team. ...
Cindy Bult
Jun 20, 2017
Cindy Renee Bult was born on April 12, 1968 in Tucson, Arizona to Larry Urdahl and Margaret Hill.
Cindy graduated from Fenton High School before attending McNeese State University. She worked as a bookkeeper at Port Printing in Lake Charles for 10 years before working as a parts consultant at Saturn of Lake Charles and most recently at...
Sandra Lynn Shepherd
Jun 20, 2017
Sandra Lynn Ervin Shepherd, age 57, went to heaven at 11:59 am on Tuesday June 20, 2017 surrounded by the love of her family. She was born to Curtis Ervin and Bonnie Crumpton in Bessemer AL on November 25, 1959. Sandy married Sean Shepherd at the Primitive Baptist Church in Cades Cove, Great Smokey Mountains National Park on August 20,...
Rickey Dane Clark
Jun 20, 2017
Rickey Dane Clark, 71, of Iowa passed away at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 in a local hospital.
Mr. Clark was born on July 22, 1945 in Lake Charles, LA where he resided most of his life. He attended Kinder High School before serving in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Clark was a member...
Julia Ann Moss
Jun 19, 2017
Lake Charles – Julia “Ann” Moss, 71, passed away in her residence Monday, June 19, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lake Charles on December 26, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Elray and Mildred (LeBleu) Busby. Ann worked as an administrator and as a caregiver in the medical field for many years. She enjoyed cooking,...
Donald White
Jun 19, 2017
Donald White, 82, passed away on June 19, 2017 at a local care facility.
Donald spent his professional life traveling the world as a construction manager in the beverage industry. His work brought him to live in South America for several years. When he was away from work he liked to fish and was an avid Florida Gators fan....
Anita Lynette Morgan
Jun 19, 2017
Anita “Lynette” Morgan, 76, of Sulphur passed away on June 19, 2017 in her residence. She retired as a business owner of a mobile home park in Colorado. Lynette enjoyed spending time with her family especially all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Lynette is survived by her son, Kenneth Wayne Brown and wife Patricia Ann of Hackberry; 10 grandchildren; 7...
Betty Ruth Jordan
Jun 19, 2017
Betty Ruth Jordan, 85, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away in her residence on June 19, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on September 3, 1931 in Many, LA to John and Annie O’Banion Murphy.
Betty was a member of Trinity Baptist Church where she belonged to the greatest and most loving Sunday school class. After...
Tad Wilton Mcelroy
Jun 19, 2017
Lake Charles – Tad Wilton McElroy, 52 passed away in his residence Monday, June 19, 2017. Tad was born in Lake Charles on August 31, 1964 to Ernest Wilton and Jared Ann “Jan” (Leger) McElroy. Tad graduated from Sam Houston and worked for the City of Lake Charles. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, working on cars and collecting...
Ethel Lafleur Boley
Jun 19, 2017
Ethel LaFleur Boley passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday, June 19, 2017. She was surrounded by family and friends praying for her speedy entry into heaven.
Ethel was born on August 29, 1931 in Mamou. She was the youngest child of Isreal and Francoise Guillory LaFleur. The family moved to Lake Charles when Ethel was six...
Arine Victorian Carter
Jun 18, 2017
Arine “Ella Mae” Victorian Carter, 82, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 18, 2017.
Mrs. Carter was born in Holmwood, Louisiana to Foster and Marteal Victorian on August 21, 1934. She will be remembered as a very loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was an excellent cook and spent 42 years in the...
Linda Faye Crawford
Jun 18, 2017
Linda Faye Crawford, 67, of Sulphur passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017 in Kennewick, Washington. Linda loved to play music in church, swim, and work in her flower beds.
Linda is survived by her two daughters, Sandra LeDoux of Sulphur, LA and Gay Schefstorm and husband, Bill of Kennewick, WA; one brother, Donald Young of Sulphur; four grandchildren;...
Dustin Louviere
Jun 18, 2017
Dustin M. Louviere, 24, of Vinton passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017. Dustin will be remembered for his kind heart and sense of humor. He had a flare for hair styling and especially makeup application. Dustin was a 2011 graduate of Sulphur High School, a 2012 graduate of Stage One, The Hair School, and a 2013 graduate of El...
Tommy Lee O'Quain
Jun 18, 2017
Tommy Lee O’Quain, 56, of Sulphur passed away on June 18, 2017 in a local hospital. He was a very helpful person who could help with any problem, loved reality television, and poker. Tommy belonged to the Mastery Carpenter Union and loved spending time with his family and friends.
Tommy is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Charlene...
Joseph David Prudhomme
Jun 18, 2017
Iowa – Joseph David Prudhomme, 73, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, June 18, 2017. Born in Welsh on January 1, 1944 to the late Sersen and Lelia Mae (Leger) Prudhomme, David worked as an alarm specialist for security companies. He enlisted in the U. S. Army on February 6, 1962 and was honorably discharged on January 22, 1965....
