Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Rayford Joseph Fontenot
Feb 4, 2024
Rayford Joseph Fontenot, 88, peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024. Born in Mamou, Louisiana to Eugee’ and Eva Fontenot on September 17, 1935, Rayford left a lasting impact on those who knew him.
At the age of 17, Rayford joined the Navy, earning the nickname “Frenchie.” His journey led him around the world, and he eventually settled in...
Terrie "Terrielynn" Fields
Feb 4, 2024
Terrie “Terrielynn” Fields, 55, passed away on February 4, 2024. She was born on July 22, 1968 and was a resident of Sulphur, LA. She enjoyed playing cards, going to the casino and also loved playing games. Terrie, loved being around her family and friends.
Terrie is survived by her son, Tyler Fields and daughter, Kristian Fields both of Sulphur;...
William M. Litton Jr.
Feb 2, 2024
William M. Litton, born in Martin County, Kentucky on August 16, 1936, son of the late William and Georgia Pearl (Gillispie) Litton, passed away in a local hospital on Friday, February 2, 2024, at the age of eighty-seven. A self-employed carpenter, William enjoyed coon hunting, frogging, fishing, antiquing and tending to his flowers and garden. He loved his grandbabies, and...
Harold Vincent
Feb 2, 2024
Harold John Vincent, 67, of Grand Lake passed away, February 2, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Harold was born in Orange, Tx. on August 27, 1956, to Amos and Louverta Vincent.
Harold spent most of his life in Creole and was a jack of all trades. He was an excellent mechanic, tug boat captain and loved...
Frederick "Rick" Stebbins
Feb 1, 2024
Frederick “Rick” Thornwell Stebbins, 69, passed away on Thursday, February 1st, 2024 in a local care facility while surrounded by his family.
Rick was one of five children born to Thornwell Fay and Ruth Inez St. Romain Stebbins on April 26, 1954 in Lake Charles, La. He began his career in the lawnmower industry. He started out in high school...
Andrew James Mayer
Jan 31, 2024
Andrew James Mayer, 83, of Sulphur, LA died on January 31, 2024, in a local hospital. Andrew was born on July 23, 1940, in Memphis, TN to Margaret and Herbert Mayer.
Andrew loved guns and shooting during his days off. He was a dispatcher at Iowa Police Department, policeman in Panama City, FL, and was a dispatcher at Global Industries...
Dinah Mae "Memaw" Labove White
Jan 30, 2024
Dinah Mae LaBove White “MeMaw,” 79, passed away in her home on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Dinah was born October 29, 1944, to John and Hazel Miller LaBove.
Dinah loved being a MeMaw. She especially enjoyed spoiling and loving the grandchildren and great grandchildren, along with anyone needing some tender, love, and care! She had a love for flowers and...
Herman Godfrey "Tuck" Metoyer
Jan 29, 2024
Herman Godfrey “Tuck” Metoyer, passed away peacefully at home on January 29, 2024.
He was born on December 12, 1940, to Louis Edward Metoyer II and Ophelia Porche Metoyer in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Those left to continue his beautiful legacy of kindness and love are his beloved wife of 55 years, Annie Victorian Metoyer, and his three daughters, Deme Wesley...
Benjamin Keith Lindemann
Jan 29, 2024
Benjamin Keith Lindemann was born June 3, 1987, in Lake Charles, LA and passed away after a brief illness on January 29, 2024.
Southwest Louisiana has always been his home, he grew up in Iowa, LA and attended Iowa High School, graduating class of 2005. He excelled in football and track, holding several records to this day. His talent and...
David Roy Adams
Jan 28, 2024
David Roy Adams, 61, of Moss Bluff passed away at 8:20 AM on Sunday, January 28, 2024 in his residence.
David was born on August 24, 1962 in Welsh, LA and has lived in Moss Bluff for 30 years. He was a graduate of Rayne High School and attended Sowela Technical Institute where he earned an associate degree in aviation...
Timothy Ray Cryer, Sr.
Jan 27, 2024
Timothy Ray Cryer, Sr., 71, passed away on January 27, 2024 in a local hospital.
He was born on January 28, 1952 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Thomas and Marjorie Gibson Cryer. He graduated from Sam Houston High school and worked at Olin for 33 years as an Operator. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. He loved to joke around...
Tina Marie Keever
Jan 27, 2024
Tina Marie Keever, 66, of Sulphur, Louisiana, died on Saturday, January 27, 2024, after courageously enduring a series of chronic health issues.
Tina was born on May 13, 1957 to Rena and Robert Vincent. Always strong-willed, she left school and home early to start her own family. Tina had a big heart, an outgoing personality, and was not afraid to...
Norma Jones Brosnan
Jan 27, 2024
Died peacefully in the comfort of her home on 1/27/24.
Born 02/28/1941 in New York, New York to Horace Jones and Hildegard Zanker.
She was raised in California and moved to Indonesia with her family and then onto Kodaikanal, India where she attended the Kodaikanal International school. She graduated from Mount Diablo high school in Concord, California. Norma had a...
Priscilla Guillory Elkins Savoy
Jan 27, 2024
Iowa – Priscilla Ann Savoy, born in Soileau, Louisiana, daughter of John Eclead and Mary Verna (Leger) Guillory, passed away in the comfort of her home on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the age of 86. Priscilla was a member of the Cajun French Music Association, Retreads Motorcycle Group and Mended Hearts. Priscilla enjoyed RV traveling and making new friends...
Judith Ann Lejeune
Jan 27, 2024
Judith Ann LeJeune, born in Lake Charles on August 7, 1938, daughter of the late Camille and Mary Henrietta Hebert LeJeune, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the age of 85. She is preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Myrna LeJeune Babineaux, and Michael LeJeune. Survivors are her children, Wilbert A. "W A " McFarlain, III, Jennifer Rutledge,...
James Donald Mckelvy
Jan 26, 2024
James D. McKelvy, Buddy, as he was affectionately known as, 90, passed from this life at Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jennings, LA. on January 26, 2024, with his loved ones by his side. Buddy proudly served in the United States Air Force in EOD, Explosive Ordinance Disposal, in Lake Charles, LA., South Korea, England, San Antonio, TX., Wake...
Joyce Yvonne Richards Picard
Jan 26, 2024
Joyce Richards Picard, 81, of Iowa passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by family and loved ones. Married to her devoted husband, Ralph Fred Picard, for over 63 years, they were the parents of Brian (Michelle) Picard of Waco, Texas, Rod (Janet) Picard of Moss Bluff, and Kay Cole, also of Moss Bluff....
