Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
James R. Cumbie
Oct 15, 2024
James Roy "Jim" Cumbie, 72, peacefully passed away at his residence in Lake Charles, LA, on October 15, 2024. He was born on August 8, 1952, in Pensacola, FL, to William Cumbie and Louise Garrett Stenbeck.
Jim spent his formative years in Florida, where he developed a deep appreciation for the beach and various watersports. In the mid-1980s, he relocated to...
Larry Landry
Oct 15, 2024
Kenneth Larry Landry, 82, of Lake Charles passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024 in the comfort of his home.
Larry was born September 06, 1942 to Henry Lester Landry and Gertrude Henson Landry in Lake Charles where he lived most of his life. He was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School where he played football and was a member of...
Willie Jean Lambert
Oct 15, 2024
Mrs. Willie Jean "Titter" Lambert, 81, of LeBleu Settlement passed away on Tuesday, October 15,2024, with her family by her side. She was a 1962 graduate of Marion High School. Titter worked at Mullers Department Store for 22 years and then for Sam's Club for 21 years before finally retiring. She loved watching John Wayne and listening to George Strait....
Wyatt Lee Duhon
Oct 15, 2024
Wyatt Lee Duhon, 14, went to be with the Lord on October 15, 2024.
Wyatt was born on February 3, 2010 in Lake Charles, LA to Frank Duhon, Jr. and Stephanie Sturdivant Duhon. He had an amazing sense of humor, bright smile and contagious laughter. He was endlessly adored by his family and friends. He enjoyed swimming, practicing his driving, spending...
Betty Trahan
Oct 14, 2024
Betty Louise Cooper Trahan died peacefully October 14 with her two daughters by her side after a long battle with dementia. She was born February 19, 1938 in Tullos LA to Walter and Myrtle Cooper. She grew up in Jennings and moved to Lake Charles as a young bride and raised her four children. She loved her children and successfully...
Bette Cooley
Oct 14, 2024
Bette Jeanne Cooley, 81, of Lake Charles, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024, at her residence with her loving family by her side. Bette was born on August 9, 1943, in DeRidder, LA. to Winfred and Ezora Callaway.
Bette enjoyed the simple life, but she was far from simple. She held a master’s degree plus 30 in Education and used her...
Reid Michael Briggs
Oct 14, 2024
Reid Michael Briggs, 11, of Sulphur, LA passed away on October 14, 2024. Reid was born on October 14, 2013, in Lake Charles, LA to Korey and Jordana Briggs.
Reid was a passionate baseball player with Tornado Athletics, where he thrived on the field and made lasting memories with his teammates. He was also a nominee for Student of the Year...
Linda "Ninna" Davis
Oct 14, 2024
Linda Earl Davis, born on November 16, 1933, in Athens, Alabama, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2024. Raised in a close-knit community, Linda grew into a remarkable woman whose strength, independence, and love for others left a lasting impact on everyone she met.
As a young woman, Linda enlisted in the Navy WAVES, proudly serving her country and playing...
Jerry Wayne Thames
Oct 13, 2024
Jerry Wayne Thames, 76, of Lake Charles passed away at 12:46 AM on Sunday, October 13, 2024 in a local hospital.
Mr. Thames was born on January 23, 1948 in Sumter, SC where he was raised and was a graduate of Sumter High School. During his high school years, he was known for his athleticism, participating in numerous sports and becoming...
Kenneth Wayne Fontenot
Oct 13, 2024
Kenneth Wayne Fontenot, 71, passed away on October 13, 2024 in Shreveport, LA. He was born on September 20, 1953 in Kinder, LA to Lee Roy Fontenot and Bernadine Cormier Fontenot.
Kenny was a carpenter by trade, a loving father, grandfather and brother. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a Christian man who was always the first to help friends,...
Helen Ardoin Boone
Oct 13, 2024
Helen Ardoin Boone, born in Lake Charles on September 20, 1931, daughter of the late Lionel and Lucille Adroin, passed away in Kaplan on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the age of 93. Helen was of the Catholic faith. She worked in sales with Avon and often made the President’s Club. She enjoyed watching game shows, especially Jeopardy & Wheel...
Norma Lee Bourriague
Oct 13, 2024
Norma Lee Bourriague, born in Creole, Louisiana on March 18, 1936, daughter of the late Hilaire and Alida (Labove) Benoit, passed away in her daughter's residence in Orange, Texas on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the age of eighty-eight. Norma was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and devoted to the Blessed Mother and prayed the rosary...
Genevieve "Genny" Ogea Leboeuf
Oct 13, 2024
Genevieve "Genny” Ogea LeBoeuf, born on October 11, 1943, daughter of the late Jasper and Gladys Babineaux Ogea, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the age of 81. Genny was a graduate of Grand Lake High School, class of 1961. She worked as a secretary at St. Patrick Hospital. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing the organ, and...
Isaac "Ike" David Mouhot
Oct 12, 2024
Isaac "Ike" David Mouhot, 76, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 6, 1948, to Mildred Lucille Cole and Andrew Lewis Mouhot, Ike lived a life filled with service, faith, and love.
A devoted Christian, Ike found strength and purpose in his faith. He proudly served in the Air Force for four...
Yvonne "Teedee" Trahan
Oct 12, 2024
Yvonne Inez Trahan, 94, of Sulphur, LA passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024, in a local care facility surrounded by her loving family. Yvonne was born on February 16, 1930, in Church Point, LA to Joseph and Emelia Murrell. She enjoyed seamstress work the most in life. Over the 60 years of being very talented Yvonne was a seamstress...
Ellen Janee Fontenot
Oct 11, 2024
Ellen Janee Fontenot was welcomed home into the loving arms of our heavenly Father on October 11, 2024. She was born on August 31, 1987 in Lake Charles, LA and was baptized at First Baptist Church of Gillis, LA. A resident of Iowa, LA, Ellen Janee was the Director of Central Intake for Oceans Healthcare in Lafayette, LA. Ellen Janee...
Linda Sue Vidrine
Oct 11, 2024
LeBleu Settlement – Linda Sue Vidrine, born June 13, 1947, daughter of the late Elray and Mildred (LeBleu) Busby, passed away in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family on Friday, October 11, 2024 at the age of 77. Linda enjoyed going to the casino, cooking, baking, gardening, garage sales, and playing Wahoo with her sisters. She loved...
Chris Paul Richard, jr.
Oct 10, 2024
Chris Paul Richard Jr., 39, of Sulphur, passed on October 10, 2024. He was affectionately known as "Little Chris" by his family and close friends. Chris worked for Resin systems for 19 Years. He loved hunting, fishing, and golfing with his family and friends. Starting in fall of 2011 Chris has enjoyed playing pool with the family and friends team...
James Cole-Michael Steward
Oct 10, 2024
James Cole Steward, 26, of Sulphur, LA passed away on October 10, 2024. James was born on August 19, 1998, in Lake Charles, LA to James and Tanya Steward.
James enjoyed riding motorcycles and mechanics. He also enjoyed riding his bicycle. James was a 2015 graduate of YCP.
Those left to cherish his memory are his father, James Michael Steward and wife...
Foster Clinton Kordisch Jr, MD
Oct 10, 2024
Foster Clinton Kordisch, Jr., M.D., 76, of Lake Charles, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at home, surrounded by his wife and family after a yearlong battle with complications following surgery.
Born on October 23, 1947, in Hayes, Kansas. At a young age, Foster's family relocated to Lake Charles, La where they settled. Foster was a proud graduate of Lake...
