Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Joseph Stoma
Jul 30, 2024
Joseph “Joe” Stoma, 99, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 in his home. Joe, the baby of 10, was born to Habib and Katoun Stoma on July 6, 1925, in Zwolle, LA. Upon graduating from High School in 1942, he enlisted in the United States Navy, deploying to the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II as...
Bertie Lou Prestridge
Jul 30, 2024
Bertie Lou Prestridge, 87, of Lake Charles, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at a local care facility with her loving family by her side. A native of Pollock, LA, Bertie was born September 12, 1936, to Preston Phillips and Beulah Mae Burrough Phillips.
She graduated high school from Pollock as a star basketball player. Soon after graduation she met and...
Douglas J. Fuselier
Jul 29, 2024
Douglas Fuselier (Doug), 64, of Lake Charles, Louisiana passed away suddenly on Monday, July 29, 2024 while doing what he loved, traveling to visit his family and friends across the country.
He is survived by his son, Daniel, of Olathe, Kansas. Survivors also include his parents Claude and Deola “Dee” Fuselier of Lake Charles, La., two brothers Carl (Karen) of Little...
Tara Rochelle Baglio Taveney
Jul 29, 2024
Tara Rochelle Baglio Taveney, 45, passed away in Lake Charles on July 29, 2024.
She was born on February 15, 1979 in Lake Charles, LA to Jerry and Cheryl Baglio.
She was a happy person who loved people and never met a stranger. She especially loved her nieces and nephew and they loved her. She enjoyed swimming, partying, singing karaoke, and shopping,...
Lois Ann Beaugh
Jul 29, 2024
Lois Ann Beaugh, 69, of Sweet Lake, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, at a local hospital. Lois was born October 15, 1954, in Towanda, Pennsylvania to Leonard and Ada Gowin.
Lois moved to Louisiana in 1972 and married Kenneth on December 22, 1973. She worked for cardiologists and LCMH for over 45 years. She began her carrier as bookkeeper for...
Debra Jerrene Johnson
Jul 28, 2024
Debra Jerrene Lord Johnson, 96, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 in a local health care facility.
Mrs. Johnson was a native of Indiana, she lived most of her life in Texas and in 2008 moved to the Lake Charles area. During her younger years she enjoyed riding motorcycles and later enjoyed quilting, cooking and gardening. Her soft...
Dennis O'Reilly
Jul 28, 2024
Dennis Spellman O’Reilly, 78, of Lake Charles reached his heavenly reward on Sunday July 28, 2024 at a local hospital after an extended illness surrounded by his loving family.
Dennis is a native of New Orleans and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He is a graduate of Landry Memorial High School and following graduation attended McNeese State University where he...
Judy Ann Bullard
Jul 27, 2024
Judy Ann Bullard, 70, of Lake Charles, LA, died July 27, 2024, at her residence.
Ms. Bullard was born May 26, 1954, in Fort Madison, Iowa, to Bob Jewell Bullard and Dorothy Bernice Brackelsberg. She grew up in Leesville, LA, and graduated from Leesville High School, where she served as a drum majorette, an editor of the yearbook, and earned the...
Lawrence Wayne "Boo" Boullion, Sr.
Jul 27, 2024
Lawrence Wayne “Boo” Boullion, Sr. 74, of Lake Charles, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Shreveport, LA. A native of Lake Charles, Boo was born on September 7, 1949, to James and Izella Boullion. Boo was raised in Southwest Louisiana, a graduate of LaGrange High School and enlisted in the US Army where he retired after 27 years of...
Newitt "Sonny" Richard, Jr.
Jul 27, 2024
Hayes – Newitt “Sonny” Richard, Jr, born in Branch, LA on July 16, 1942, son of the late Newitt and Alice (Oliver) Richard, Sr., passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the age of eighty-two. Sonny was a graduate of Marion High School and faithfully served in the U.S. Army. He worked as an auto mechanic until he retired....
Ritchell Lee Caldwell
Jul 27, 2024
Ritchell Lee Caldwell, 89, a resident of Carlyss, LA passed away on July 27, 2024. Ritchell enjoyed building model cars, attending car shows and water sports. He retired from Occidental Chemical Corporation in 1997.
Ritchell is survived by his loving wife of 71 years. Evonne Sandell Caldwell; 2 sons, Darrell Caldwell, Sr. and wife Mary and Anthony Caldwell; daughter, Pamela...
Royal Sinclair Widgeon, III
Jul 26, 2024
Royal Sinclair Widgeon III was born on 14 December 1948, graduated from James M Bennett in 1966 and served in the Air Force from March 1968 to December 1973. He married Mary Anne Price, had four children, and worked as an electrician, then technical writer. Roy loved spending time with his family, teaching Sunday School, coaching t-ball, then baseball, dancing,...
M. Patrice Harvey
Jul 25, 2024
Patrice Harvey, 71, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2024, surrounded by loving family. Patrice was born October 30, 1952, to Jeanette Marguerite Delas and Irvin John Borne.
Patrice was born in raised in Baton Rouge, LA and she moved to Lake Charles, LA in 1975. She graduated from Istrouma High School in 1970 and continued her education at McNeese...
Deacon Leo Anthony Hebert
Jul 25, 2024
Deacon Leo Anthony Hebert, 84, passed away peacefully in his residence of Ragley on July 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Leo was born September 7, 1939, to Vina Hebert and Norman Charles Hebert, but was raised by his mother and stepfather, Crankford Ortego.
A devout man of God, Deacon Leo Hebert lived a life marked by faith, service,...
Louise Jacobson
Jul 25, 2024
Louise Greer Jacobson, beloved wife of Tom Jacobson, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Thursday evening, July 25, 2024 surrounded by her family.
Louise, 89, was born on November 2, 1934 in Alexandria, Louisiana to George and Iva Greer. She graduated from Marksville High School and went on to receive her nursing degree from Northwestern State...
Marjorie Fruge
Jul 23, 2024
Marjorie Fruge, born on March 17, 1942, daughter of the late Jack and Louise Robertson, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at the age of eighty-two. Marjorie enjoyed sewing and reading. She is preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Fruge; parents, Jack and Louise Robertson; pets, Chloe and Stormy. Marjorie is survived by her daughters, Joetta Hebert and husband...
Betty Lee Boudreaux
Jul 22, 2024
Betty Lee Boudreaux, 74, of Hackberry, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on July 22, 2024. Betty was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church for many years. She had a daycare where she took loving care of children for some time. Betty was dedicated to cooking and cleaning for several local fishing/ hunting camps. Her...
William Kelly Cookson Jr.
Jul 22, 2024
William “Bill” Cookson Jr., 96, of Westlake, passed from this life on Monday, July 22, 2024, with family by his side. Bill was born on November 22, 1927, in Port Arthur, Texas to William Cookson Sr. and Electa Cookson. He was a retiree of PPG. Bill held the title of Master of the Westlake Masonic Lodge and was a Shriner...
