Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Amy Thibodeaux
Jun 27, 2017
Amy Thibodeaux, 69, of Sulphur, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017 in her home surrounded by her family and friends. She was born October 6, 1947 in Rayne, LA to Jimmy and Virginia Thibodeaux. Amy spent most of her life in Sulphur, where she graduated from Sulphur High School and McNeese State University.
Amy taught for ten years with the...
Percy Adam Thibodeaux
Jun 26, 2017
Percy Adam Thibodeaux, 78, of Moss Bluff passed away at 1:42 AM on Monday, June 26, 2017 in a local hospital surrounded by his devoted wife and daughter.
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Mr. Thibodeaux was born on October 29, 1938 in Creole, LA and lived in Moss Bluff since 1976. After receiving an education from South Cameron High School he enlisted in the...
James William Bott Sr.
Jun 24, 2017
James Bott, Sr., 66, passed away in his residence on Saturday, June 24, 2017. James was born in Crowley on August 19, 1950 to the late Frank Bott and Loretta Farrell Bott. He worked for Louisiana Manhaden and enjoyed gardening, tinkering on equipment. His greatest joy were his grandkids and animals. He is survived by his children, Tammy Taylor and...
Larry Fontenot
Jun 24, 2017
Iowa –Larry Fontenot, 66, passed away in a Houston hospital surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 24, 2017. Born in Kinder on June 17, 1951, he was the son of the late Wilfred and Anna Mae (Molitor) Fontenot. Larry was a graduate of LaGrange High, class of 1969. Larry was a long-time employee of FedEx, retiring after 27 years....
Lela Marlyne Granger
Jun 23, 2017
Lela Marlyne Granger, 51, of Sulphur passed away at 3:37 PM on Friday, June 23, 2017 in a Sulphur hospital.
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Mrs. Granger was born on December 28, 1965 in Savanna, IL. She was a graduate of Vinton High School and lived in the Westlake and Sulphur areas most of her life.
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Her love for others was unwavering and...
Malinda "Mendy" Wilson
Jun 23, 2017
Malinda “Mendy” Burnett Wilson, 59, of Morgan City, LA, died suddenly on Friday, June 23, 2017, in her friend’s residence.
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Mendy was born November 23, 1957, in Thibodaux, LA, was raised in Lake Charles, LA and lived in Morgan City for over twenty years. She graduated from Lake Charles High School and Young Memorial Technical College in Morgan City....
Gertrude Cleaton
Jun 23, 2017
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Gertrude Riling Cleaton, 103, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017 at her residence. She was born at St. Patrick Hospital on July 31, 1913 to Mayor George L. Riling and Matilda Miller Riling. She graduated from Saint Charles Academy and Vincent’s Business School and began her career working for Judge Clement Moss, then joined the Calcasieu Parish Clerk...
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.
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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.
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She was born October 29, 1922. Her parents were Shad and Macie West of Pitkin, LA.
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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.Â
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Betty was a member of Trinity Baptist Church where she belonged to the greatest and most loving Sunday school class. After...
