Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Carroll James Dufrene
Dec 18, 2025
Carroll James Dufrene, Jr., known to most as C.J., passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on December 18, 2025. He was born on January 8, 1940, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and was the only child of the late Carroll and Lucille Dufrene.
C.J. was married for 55 years to the love of his life, Patricia Ann Kelley, until...
Harris Newton Rowzie
Dec 17, 2025
Harris Newton Rowzie, Jr., 81, passed away on December 17, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was born on November 27, 1944, in Madisonville, Louisiana, to Harris and Margaret Smith Rowzie, Sr.
Harris devoted his life to helping others. A licensed professional counselor for many years, he served his community with compassion and dedication, and was highly respected for his expertise...
Devin Dray Tomplait
Dec 17, 2025
Devin Dray Tomplait
“Forever Loved”
“Our Beautiful Angel”
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Devin Dray Tomplait, who left us far too soon on December 17, 2025, at the tender age of four.
Devin was born on October 21, 2021 in Lake Charles, LA to Mother, Cheyenne Guidry and Father, Donavan Tomplait. He spent his short...
Tommy "Butch" Mason
Dec 17, 2025
Tommy Lynn Mason, affectionately known as Butch, was born on June 13, 1957, in Amarillo, Texas. He passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, at the age of 68, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.Butch dedicated over 50 years of his life to the automotive industry, working with pride at Billy Navarre Chevrolet and Allstar GMC....
Elias Ray Landry
Dec 17, 2025
Ray Landry
Elias Ray Landry, 72, of Iowa passed away Wednesday December 17, 2025 in the comfort of his home away from home.
Mr. Landry was born in Crowley, LA, was a lifelong resident of Iowa and a graduate of Iowa High School. Following graduation, he worked in Nigeria, Africa for McDermott Oil. He later studied at Sowela Technical Institute where he...
Eric "Ricky" Matt
Dec 16, 2025
Ricky Matt
Eric Dwight “Ricky” Matt, 70, of Iowa, LA passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025 in the comfort of his home.
Ricky was born in Lake Charles and lived most of his life in Iowa. He was a graduate of Fenton High School and began painting as a trade soon thereafter. A well skilled and respected painter in the industry, he...
Alias Joseph Duplichan
Dec 16, 2025
Alias Joseph Duplichan, 84, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 17, 1941, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Elias Joseph Duplichan and Amy Fontenot Duplichan.
Alias proudly served his country in the United States Army as a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne (Screaming Eagles) and a lifelong member of the American...
Barbara McManus
Dec 15, 2025
Barbara Ann Moss McManus, a beloved mother, grandmother, and an esteemed member of Lake Charles, LA community, passed away peacefully at 8:05 PM on Monday, December 15, 2025, at the age of 85 surrounded by family. Barbara is a native of Grant Parish and graduated from Dry Prong High, where she was a Pelican Girls State representative. She graduated from...
C.G. Fults
Dec 15, 2025
Clarence "C.G." Fults, 81, was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
C.G. was a devoted family man through and through. Nothing meant more to him than being surrounded by the people he loved most. He was an avid fisherman who cherished time spent outdoors and lived a simple, humble, and peaceful life. Known for his gentle nature, C.G. never spoke a...
Edward Earl Dearman
Dec 15, 2025
Edward Earl Dearman Sr.
Edward "Ed" Earl Dearman Sr., 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Ed was born on March 10, 1944, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to Ollie Burton and Floy Cooke Dearman.
Ed proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a Corpsman. He loved playing golf and was a devoted fan...
Cleve Joseph "C.J." Duplechain
Dec 14, 2025
Cleve Joseph “C.J.” Duplechain, 71, of Lake Charles passed away at 5:31 AM on Sunday, December 14, 2025 in a local hospice facility.
Born on August 10, 1954, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Mr. Duplechain lived his entire life in this community that he loved so dearly. A proud graduate of St. Louis High School, he went on to receive his Batchelor...
Gerald Belshe
Dec 13, 2025
Gerald Wayne Belshe, 70, of Sulphur, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
Gerald was born and raised in Sulphur and was a longtime, faithful member of Olivet Baptist Church. Music was one of the great joys of his life. As a dedicated member of the Sulphur High School band, Gerald developed a deep love for music that would shape...
Betty Elliott Dillehay
Dec 13, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Betty Elliott Dillehay, who departed this life on December 13, 2025, in Iowa, Louisiana, at the age of 81. Born on July 18, 1944, in Columbia, Louisiana, Betty lived a life filled with love, kindness, and devotion to her family and friends.
A proud graduate of Ouachita Parish High School in...
Kathleen D. Thibodeaux
Dec 13, 2025
Kathleen D. “Kathy” Thibodeaux, 80 years old, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in her Lake Charles home, surrounded by the love and presence of her family. She was born on June 9, 1945, in Basile, Louisiana, to Sidney and Eva Richard Deshotel.
Kathy was a devoted mother and a faithful Catholic whose life was rooted in love for...
David J. "Jack" Schanz, Jr.
Dec 12, 2025
David John “Jack” Schanz, Jr. met his Savior Jesus Christ when he passed away on December 12, 2025 at the age of 84. Born on November 11, 1941, Jack lived a life defined by faith, family, friendship, and the heart of a true cowboy.
Jack grew up in Vinton, Louisiana, where his roots ran deep and his love for the land...
Kenneth Lee Moreland
Dec 12, 2025
Kenneth “Ken” Lee Moreland, beloved father, grandfather, uncle and friend peacefully passed away at his home in Sulphur, Louisiana on Friday, December 12, 2025. He was 91 years old.
Ken was born on July 24, 1934 in Oak Grove, Louisiana, to Claude Alton “Jack” Moreland, a sharecropper, and Mary Nettie Blackwell Moreland. Growing up in rural Louisiana, Kenneth learned the values...
Mary Ann Booth
Dec 11, 2025
Mary Ann Booth, 83 years old, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025 surrounded by family, after a brief illness. Mary Ann was born on August 31st, 1942 in Jennings, Louisiana to C.W. and Clara Dommert.
Mary Ann graduated from Jennings High School and went on to attend LSU, and McNeese State University. She was a retired real estate agent, having...
Douglas David Fontenot
Dec 11, 2025
Douglas David “Doug” Fontenot, 66, of Carlyss passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025 in a local hospital.
Mr. Fontenot was born November 4, 1959 to Pierre and Thelma Fontenot in Sulphur, LA and lived most of his life in Carlyss. He was a graduate of Sulphur High School and Sowela Technical Community College where he attained an Associate of Applied Science...
Clayton Ray Darbone, Sr.
Dec 11, 2025
Clayton Ray Darbone, Sr., 78, of Sulphur, LA passed away December 11, 2025, in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Darbone was born in Lake Charles January 23, 1947, to Jesse and Oza Menard Darbonne. He studied at LaGrange Senior High School and LSU where he attained license certifications. He enlisted in the Army National Guard where he was a Medic...
Cynthia "Cyndi" LeJeune
Dec 11, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cynthia Diane “Cyndi” LeJeune, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, aunt, and friend. Cyndi, who was born on July 2, 1961, in Sulphur, LA raised in Westlake, La, left us peacefully on December 11, 2025, at the age of 64 after a beautiful life filled with love and laughter.
Cyndi was...
