Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
"Dupe"
Jul 24, 2017
Lake Charles ~ Rodney James Duplechian, 73, passed away in his residence Monday, July 24, 2017. Born in Jennings on December 21, 1943 to the late Anias and Katherine Iris (Benoit) Duplechian, he was a graduate of Lacassine. He was a former member of the Manchester/LeBleu Volunteer Fire Department, past President of PACE Local 4-500 Maplewood and served on the...
Mary Ann Lack
Jul 24, 2017
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 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16
The world lost a very special lady, but heaven received our angel on Earth. Our Mother and grandmother was a peacemaker. She spent her entire life taking care of her...
Wilman J. Richard
Jul 24, 2017
Iowa – Wilman J. Richard, 89, passed away in the comfort of his home on July 24, 2017. Wilman was born in Church Point on March 21, 1928 to the late Archangel and Alette (Matt) Richard. He was a member of CFMA for many years. Wilman enjoyed raising his animals and loved going dancing with his late wife Belle. He...
R. William "Bill" Collings
Jul 23, 2017
R. William “Bill” Collings passed away on July 23, 2017 in a local hospital. Â
Mr. Collings is survived by his wife, Jo Ann B. Collings; children, Keisha Hadden (James), Tonya Crombie (Bill), Chadwick Collings (Linda), Trevor Collings (Rachel); six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sister, Peggy Harrison (Bill); and aunts, Patty Dehaven and Wanna Dean Finch.
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Gloria Ann Abshire Desselle
Jul 23, 2017
Gloria Ann Desselle, 88, of Lake Charles, LA went home to be with her Lord on July 23, 2017. She was born on July 19, 1929, in Jacksboro, TX to Frank and Ethel Novak.
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Gloria moved to the Lake Charles area in 1948 and began working for Citgo Petroleum Company in the mid-fifties. She retired from there in 1985...
Nancy Willis Crader
Jul 22, 2017
Nancy Willis Crader, 57, of Lake Charles departed this earthly world to meet our Heavenly Father on Saturday, July 22, 2017 in her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Nancy was born in Opelousas, La to parents Shirley and Patterson Willis. She lived in Lake Charles for 17 years, where she was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven...
Elton Lanie Williams, Jr.
Jul 22, 2017
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Elton Lanie Williams, Jr., 81, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 12:30 AM on Saturday, July 22, 2017 in a local care facility.
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Mr. Williams was born July 13, 1936 in Rockdale, TX, received his Bachelors of Art from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1963 and his Masters in 1976 from East Texas State University....
Thomas Ewell Guidry
Jul 22, 2017
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Thomas Ewell Guidry II, 44, passed away suddenly on July 22, 2017 at a local hospital.
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Tommie was most known for his love of his Cajun culture and playing Cajun music. He played many instruments but was most accomplished with the accordion. He won many Cajun music contests and awards including, South West Squeezbox Shootout for top...
Carrie Gallow Prejean
Jul 22, 2017
Carrie Gallow Prejean, 61, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 4:40 PM on Saturday, July 22, 2017 in her residence.
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Mrs. Prejean was born June 16, 1956 in Lake Charles, LA, where she was a lifelong resident and graduated from Lake Charles High School. She worked as a Sales Associate at Wal-Mart on Nelson Road for thirty years and...
Verlise Hollier Reed
Jul 21, 2017
Verlise Hollier Reed, 91, died Friday, July 21, 2017, in her residence following a long and beautiful life.
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Born to Gustave and Nata Guillory Hollier in Mamou, Louisiana, Mrs. Reed was a graduate of Mamou High School, moving to Lake Charles in 1942. She was a loving, devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Reed was a member of St....
Maridel B. Ertl
Jul 21, 2017
Maridel Boulet Ertl, 90, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 9:30 PM on Friday, July 21, 2017 in a local care facility.
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Mrs. Ertl was born May 28, 1927 in Indian Bayou, LA, where she graduated from high school and graduated from McNeese State College with her degree in Art Education. She was a longtime member of St. Luke-Simpson...
William Howard Cooper
Jul 19, 2017
William Howard Cooper, 79, of Lake Charles passed away at 6:20 AM on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 in his residence.
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Mr. Cooper was born on May 6, 1938 in Charlotte, NC where he sang in the Charlotte Boys Choir. He proudly served in the US Air Force before moving to the Lake Charles area more than 50 years ago....
John Nolan Loftin
Jul 19, 2017
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John Nolan Loftin, 62, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 3:00 AM on Wednesday, July 19, 2017Â in his residence.
John was born December 15, 1954 in Lake Charles, LA, where he was a lifelong resident. He was a 1972 graduate of LaGrange Senior High School and graduated from Sowela Technical School with his degree in Electronics. He...
Timothy Scott Leblanc
Jul 18, 2017
Lake Charles – Timothy Scott LeBlanc, 58, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017. Born in Lake Charles on October 27, 1958, he was the son of the late Rolland James and Gertrude “Trudy” (Tate) LeBlanc. He was a graduate of Barbe and a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven. Timothy was a welder & pipefitter for PPG. He enjoyed...
James Celestine Ii
Jul 18, 2017
James Celestine, II, 36, of Lake Charles, passed away Tuesday July 18, 2017 in Westlake.
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James was a native and life-long resident of the Lake Area. He attended Sam Houston High School and was introduced to his scaffolding career by a dear friend and mentor Mark Lockheart which lead to him becoming a master scaffold builder, having worked at...
Bonita Sue Fontenot Blair
Jul 18, 2017
Bonita Sue Blair, of Sulphur, LA, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, with her loving husband at her side. Bonita was born in Sulphur, LA on September 23, 1953, to Rev. D.W. and Myra Fontenot.
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Bonita was a graduate of Sulphur High School and attended McNeese State University where she received her Master’s Degree plus...
Ronald Matthew Guillory, Sr.
Jul 17, 2017
Ronald Matthew Guillory, Sr., 84, of DeRidder, LA, died at 8:57 PM on Monday, July 17, 2017 in a DeRidder, LA care facility.
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Mr. Guillory was born October 12, 1932 in Soileau, LA and lived most of his life in Lake Charles and Merryville. He was a graduate of Oberlin High School and served his country in the U.S....
Peggy Manard Doucet
Jul 17, 2017
Peggy Manard Doucet, 79, of Sulphur passed away on July 17, 2017 in Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. She was a resident of Landmark Rehab Nursing Home for the last seven years. Peggy worked for Dave’s Drugs for 17 years as a clerk and delivered medicine to the sick. She was of the catholic faith and loved spending time with her...
Alice Thomas
Jul 17, 2017
Lake Charles – Alice Thomas, 90, passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family, July 17, 2017. Alice was born in Ville Platte on March 29, 1927. She attended Glad Tiding Church and loved her church family. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. Survivors are her children, Judith Thomas, Tyrone Thomas; grandchildren,...
Reba Martial Coleman
Jul 17, 2017
Reba Martial Coleman, 85, of Sulphur passed away on July 17, 2017 in her residence. She was a member of Maplewood First Baptist Church in Sulphur and loved to read. Reba lived her life for her family, friends, and her dog, GiGi.
Reba is survived by her daughter, Vickie Thibodeaux and husband, Donald; her 2 sons, Benny Coleman and wife...
