Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Jimmy Hedrick
Aug 22, 2023
On Tuesday August 22nd 2023; James Kenneth Hedrick (Jimmy) loving father of two, passed away at age 69 due to his battle with cancer.
Jimmy lived life to the fullest regardless of what life threw at him, some good, some bad. Through it all he never lost his ability to laugh at himself, love without fear, or lose his boyish...
Ouida Joyce Haygood Littleton
Aug 22, 2023
Ouida Joyce Haygood Littleton, 84, of Sulphur passed away at 4:06 PM on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 in a local hospice facility.
Mrs. Littleton was born on February 25, 1939 in Liberty, MS and was a graduate of Liberty High School. She moved to Sulphur and settled there for most of her life where she was a member of First...
Ethel Marie Stutes Derouen
Aug 22, 2023
Ethel Stutes Derouen passed away August 22, 2023 in Houston, Texas.
She was born to Clarence and Sadie (Touchet) Stutes on August 29, 1930 in Duson, Louisiana. She was a long-time resident of Lake Charles, LA until the late 1990’s when she moved to Katy, Texas. She is predeceased by her parents, Clarence and Sadie Stutes, and her brothers,...
James Wallace,Jr.
Aug 22, 2023
Jimmy, the oldest of three children, was born in Charleston, Mississippi on June 13, 1959 to Silvia and Ervis Wallace. Jimmy’s brother, Robert Allen Wallace (Bobby), lives in Cleveland, Mississippi, and his sister, Lee Ann McDonald (Doug), lives in Evening Shade, Arkansas. Jimmy graduated from Strider Academy in Charleston, Mississippi, where he was President of the Science Club and voted...
Randy James Daigle
Aug 21, 2023
Randy James Daigle, 68, of Sulphur, passed away in a local care facility on Monday, August 21, 2023. Randy loved to fish, spend time with his family, and bar-be-queing. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who called. Randy loved his job as a boat mechanic for Olmsted Shipyard in Lake Charles. He was very close...
Arleen Marie Hauck Elliott
Aug 20, 2023
Arleen Marie Hauck Elliott, 83, passed away on August 20, 2023 in a local hospital. She was born on June 7, 1940, in Towner, North Dakota, to Adam Cornelius and Helen Kuhn Hauck.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Charles Elliott; her parents; her sister, Betty Lou Hauck Loftesness; her brothers, Dennis James Hauck and Gerald Thomas...
Edward "Bud" Milsted, Jr.
Aug 20, 2023
Edward W. Milsted, Jr. (Bud) at the age of 96, left this world and entered the gates of Heaven on August 20, 2023. He was born in Big Lake, Louisiana, on May 7, 1927, in the family home, to Edward W. Milsted, Sr. (Eddie) and Olivia (LeBleu) Milsted. Bud was welcomed into Heaven by his “little bride” of 66 years,...
Darin Lance Thibodeaux
Aug 20, 2023
Darin Lance Thibodeaux was a loving son, brother, husband, father, and soon to be grandfather. He was born on August 30, 1967, in Houma, LA, and later reside in Cameron Parish.
His trademark was having a good sense of humor. He loved to tell stories that kept everyone rolling with laughter. He had a heart of gold, and a smile...
Martha Ruth Colebank Smith
Aug 19, 2023
Martha (Marty) Colebank Smith passed away on Saturday August 19, 2023 at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Lake Charles, La. She was 99 years old, just fifty days shy of her 100th birthday.
Marty was born on October 8, 1923, the fifth of seven children born to John and Clara Colebank of Woodside Township, Fertile, Minnesota. She was educated in...
Charlie Leblanc
Aug 19, 2023
After a nearly two-year battle with cancer, Charles “Charlie” Whitney LeBlanc passed away peacefully at home surrounded by friends and family on August 19, 2023 at the age of 58.
He was preceded in death by his father, Milfred LeBlanc; mother, Leone Benoit LeBlanc; and nephew, Jessie LeBlanc. Charlie leaves behind his bride of 27 years, Rhonda Woodham LeBlanc; son,...
Mildred Linscombe
Aug 19, 2023
Mildred Linscombe, 98, of Sulphur, passed away on what would be her 98th birthday on August 19, 2023, in a local hospital. She was born in Church Point, LA, on August 19, 1925, to Valdore and Leona Guidry. Mildred was a 1943 graduate of Sulphur High School. She enjoyed being with company and family. Mildred enjoyed gambling, dominos and playing...
Elton James Olivier
Aug 19, 2023
Elton James Olivier, 84, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully in his residence on Saturday August 19, 2023. Elton was born the 6th of eight children in Schriever, LA on Sept 18, 1938 to Sylviere Olivier and Katie Roddy Olivier. He was a 1956 graduate of Terrebonne High School.
Elton enlisted in the Air Force after attending Nichols State University...
Maurice "Reece" Belsha
Aug 18, 2023
Maurice “Reece” Belsha was born in Clay County, AL, on April 13, 1932, one of 9 children. Reece was always daddy's "boy", but she was always her mother's "girl". She was a devoted sister to all of her siblings. After high school, she moved to Atlanta where she worked for Sears & Roebuck. While living in Atlanta, she met the...
Hubert Joseph Timpa
Aug 17, 2023
Heaven’s music just got so much sweeter with the passing of Hubert J. Timpa, 88. He passed away on August 17, 2023. Hubert was born on November 7, 1934, and was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He served in the Louisiana National Guard and was honorably discharged from duty after serving for 12 years. For 47 years he worked...
Randall "Randy" James Chesson, Jr.
Aug 17, 2023
Randall Chesson Jr., 54, of Sulphur, LA passed away on August 17, 2023, in a local hospital.
Randall was born on February 18, 1969, in Alexandria, LA to Randall Chesson Sr. and Lona Sue Lyles Chesson. Randy was a 1987 graduate of Parkview Christian School and a member of Parkview Baptist Church of Sulphur, LA. He was a Jr....
Linda Ryan Rogers
Aug 17, 2023
Linda Ann Ryan Rogers, 68, of Lake Charles passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023 in the comfort of a local healthcare facility.
Mrs. Rogers was born, educated and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was in the first graduating class of Barbe High School in 1973. She later went on to attend Sowela Technical School and...
Paula Ann Morris Burke
Aug 17, 2023
Paula Ann Morris Burke, 69, of Lake Charles passed away at 12:57 AM on Thursday, August 17, 2023 in a local hospital.
Paula was born in Lake Charles, LA on December 6th, 1953 to parents, Robert and Inez Morris. Paula was a Louisiana Native and enjoyed many things in life. If you knew Paula you knew to love her.
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Celia "Lavona" Huesers Taylor
Aug 16, 2023
Celia "LaVona" Huesers Taylor, 74, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully, Wednesday, August 16th 2023, from the comfort of her home surrounded by family and friends.
LaVona was born in Crowley, Louisiana on September 11, 1948. She graduated from Marion High School in 1966, then later went to work at Bell South for 32 years as a telephone operator. On...
John Roach, Jr.
Aug 15, 2023
John Roach, Jr. passed away on August 15, 2023. John was a 1960 graduate of Vinton High School. He attended MSU before joining the United States Navy from 1963-1967 where he was sent to Vietnam. John worked in the oilfield for 20 years. He worked as an electrical supervisor for KBR and NOWSCO retiring in 2013. John was a member...
Robert Joseph Guidry, Jr.
Aug 15, 2023
Robert Joseph Guidry, Jr, 64, of DeQuincy passed away unexpectantly on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. And was immediately welcomed into the Arms of Jesus. Robert was born August 28, 1958, in Lake Charles to Robert Joseph Guidry Sr and Rowena Guidry. Robert was a lifelong resident of Louisiana and worked as a Pipeline Equipment Operator out of Local 406. He...
