Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Susan Marie Breaux
Apr 2, 2024
Susan Marie Breaux was one of six children born to the late Oswald J. and Bonnie Ardoin. She was born November 29, 1947 and was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, the city she loved.
She was a graduate of LaGrange High School and met her husband T-Boy (Clifton) Breaux, Jr. when they were teenagers. The story goes T-Boy’s dance...
Mary Lou Ardoin
Apr 2, 2024
MARY LOU ARDOIN
March 30, 1932–April 2, 2024
On April 2, 2024, Mary Lou Ardoin, at the age of 92, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed peacefully. Mary Lou was born with joy in her heart to Eloi and Vinice Naquin Landreneau in Mamou, Louisiana. She proudly hailed her Cajun roots with a love for dancing and music. ...
Tiffany Azalea Monceaux
Apr 2, 2024
Tiffany Azalea Monceaux of Lake Charles passed away suddenly at home on April 2nd of 2024. She was born in Houston, Texas on October 15, 1991 to Sally Anne (nee Kimmell) and Tracy G. Monceaux. Her big brother, Aaron, was thrilled at her arrival and couldn’t wait for her to get big enough to play.
She is remembered for her...
Shirley Tezeno Williams
Apr 1, 2024
Shirley Tezeno Williams, 83, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on Monday April 1, 2024 in the comfort of her home with her family at her side.
Shirley was a native of Washington, Louisiana and a longtime resident of the Lake Charles area. She cared for many of the youngest and oldest members of the community, instilling her kind, loving...
George Joseph Vander Hey
Mar 31, 2024
George Joseph Vander Hey, 40, of Sulphur, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
George was a proud 2001 graduate of Sulphur High School, and a loyal supporter of the blue and gold. He was passionate about floral design, working for a few local florists before opening his own shop, George’s House of Flowers, in 2019. ...
Zane Keith Long
Mar 31, 2024
Zane Keith Long, 54, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, (Zane’s favorite holiday) with his family at his bedside. He was then welcomed into Heaven by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and those family members who preceded him in death.
Zane was born on March 10, 1970 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to William “Bill” Long and...
Clevie Ann Fontenot
Mar 31, 2024
Clevie Ann Fontenot of Vinton, LA, passed away in the early morning hours of Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024. Clevie was born on December 23, 1940, and spent her early years in Oakdale, LA. She moved to Vinton with her family after the death of her father in 1945.
She graduated from Vinton High School in 1958. She attended business...
Herbert Lee Pratt, Sr.
Mar 30, 2024
Herbert Lee Pratt Sr. 83, of Lake Charles, La, went to meet his Savior on Saturday, March 30, 2024.
Herb was born in Lake Arthur, LA on February 26, 1941, to Ernest and Elia Pratt.
He was raised in Lake Arthur and upon graduating high school chose to join the United States Air Force. While in the military his main...
Tony Rebecca Hoyt Pendleton
Mar 30, 2024
Tony Rebecca Hoyt Pendleton was born April 26, 1976 in Baton Rouge, LA. She was the youngest child born to Bettiva Gail Young and the late Michael Wilson Hoyt Sr.
Although she was the youngest child, she was always with her siblings. Many thought she and Michael were twins as they were exactly one year apart and shared the same...
Carol Ann Mcclure
Mar 29, 2024
Carol Ann McClure, 82, a longtime resident of Lake Charles, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, in her apartment at Lake Sherwood Village in Baton Rouge, LA. Mrs. McClure was born in Fort Worth, TX, moving frequently throughout the state in her youth, and lived in Lake Charles, LA, for 51 years. She was a graduate of Texas Tech, where...
Mitch Trahan
Mar 29, 2024
Mitchell “Mitch” Trahan, 68, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024. He was born in Jennings, LA on November 16, 1955, to L.D. Trahan and Bertha Lee Miles.
In 2018 Mitch retired from Calcasieu Parish School Board. Early on he found retirement did not suit him, so he quickly picked up a part-time job doing what he...
James Ray Leger
Mar 28, 2024
James Ray Leger, 73, of Sulphur passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 in a local healthcare facility.
Mr. Leger was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. He was a graduate of Sulphur High School and studied at McNeese State University. Mr. Leger was well known in the southwest community as an icon at Tony’s Pizza. Through the years he not only...
George E. "Pop" Leubner
Mar 28, 2024
George E. “Pop” Leubner, the oldest of his four siblings, was born to B.E. and Pearl Lyons Leubner, passed away on March 28, 2024. Pop was a loving husband to Cathy Louise “Blocker” Leubner, Dad, Paw-Paw and Great Grandfather.
Pop was born in Lake Charles, La and was a life long resident of Westlake, La. After high school, he worked...
Janet Campbell
Mar 28, 2024
Janet Louise Campbell, 57, passed away on March 28, 2024, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. Janet was a graduate of McNeese and Louisiana State University. She was very active in Rainbow girls and held several offices and was active at Dynamic Dimensions. Janet taught early childhood and kindergarten and retired as a teacher having taught...
Troy Raymond Ryder
Mar 28, 2024
Troy Raymond Ryder, aged 60, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Magnolia, TX. Born on December 22, 1963, in Lake Charles to Kermit and Jean Ryder, Troy was a proud graduate of Lake Charles High School. He furthered his education at McNeese State University, earning his degree as a Registered Nurse.
In his early career, Troy worked as...
Judy Gail Richard
Mar 27, 2024
Judy Gail Richard, 61, of Sulphur, passed away on March 27, 2024, in a local hospital. Judy was born on October 24, 1962, to Hubert and Rita Doucet Vincent. She was a 1980 graduate of Sulphur High School. Judy loved spoiling her grandchildren and attending all their activities. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Judy had...
John Ray Harville
Mar 27, 2024
John Ray Harville, 73, of Lake Charles passed away at 11:34 AM on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Harville, his family’s adviser and compass, was born on June 9, 1950 in Lake Charles where he was a lifelong resident and a graduate of Lake Charles High School. He began his career as an operator...
Judy Ann Richard
Mar 26, 2024
Judy Ann Richard, 81, died on March 26, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at home. Judy was born on October 26, 1942, in Jennings, LA to Claude and Barbara Boudreaux Jr. and raised in Pine Island, LA. Judy moved to Sulphur, LA where she raised her four daughters. She enjoyed being outside working in her yard and decorating for...
Enora Jean Johnson
Mar 26, 2024
Enora Jean “Tweet” Johnson, 87, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024. She was born on March 12, 1937 in Ville Platte, LA to Armand and Luna Fontenot LaFleur.
Enora was married to Charles Vernon “Bubba” Johnson for 70 happy years. She was a devout practicing Catholic.
Those left to cherish her memory are husband, Charles V...
James Michael "Mike" Hinton
Mar 26, 2024
James Michael “Mike” Hinton, 80, of Lake Charles passed away on March 26, 2024. He was born on July 28, 1943, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to James Iler and Cleary Yeatman Hinton.
Mike graduated from Lake Charles High School and McNeese State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. He raised his children and lived all his life in Lake...
