Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Gary Wayne George
May 15, 2023
Gary Wayne George, 72, was peacefully called home on May 15, 2023 in Lake Charles.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 50 years, Kathy George; his sons, Aaron George and Phil George; his daughter, Jill Foreman (Micah); brother, Richard George of Lake Charles; sister, Susan “Tu-Tu” Pullig (David) of Lake Charles; his grandchildren, Sydnei George, Bennett...
Jane Coco Barnett
May 14, 2023
Jane Patricia Coco Barnett (“Shug”), 84, of Lake Charles entered into Heaven on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 14, 2023, surrounded by her loving family and wonderful caregivers.
Jane was born on March 17, 1939 (St. Patrick’s Day) in Marksville, Louisiana to Ura and John Paul Coco; maternal grandparents Ida and Otride Jeansonne; and paternal grandparents Aline and Leon Coco,...
Gyrthel Dewey Whiddon
May 13, 2023
Gyrthel Dewey Whiddon, 87, of Lake Charles passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 in her assisted living memory care home.
She was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School and attended McNeese State University on a band scholarship.
She worked as a Clerk at Graybar Electric Co., before becoming a stay-at-home mom. She later worked as Maintenance Clerk...
Loydel Spalding
May 12, 2023
Loydel Spalding, daughter of Ben and Lois Spalding of Maplewood, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023. She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Mercer and son-in-law, Steve Mercer of Sulphur, Louisiana; her sister, Monty S. Moss of Conroe, Texas; her nieces, Allison M. Barnes of Conroe, Texas and Jennifer M. Wright of Kingwood, Texas; her nephew, Joel T....
Filton "Rev" Thibodeaux
May 11, 2023
Filton Peter Thibodeaux passed away from this life on May 11, 2023, surrounded by his family and loved ones.
Born Nov. 18, 1944, Filton was a loving and compassionate husband, dad/father, paw paw, great-grandfather and friend. After and congruent with a 30-year career as an operator in the petrochemical industry, he pursued his lifelong work of serving Jesus and leading...
Olivia Laine Donaldson
May 11, 2023
Olivia Laine Donaldson, 36, of Lake Charles passed away at 12:23 AM on thursday May 11, 2023 in her residence,
Olivia was born on January 3, 1987 in Lake Charles. She graduated from Redmond High School in Washington State. In school, she was a cheerleader and enjoyed the outdoors. Her adventurous, free nature carried her around the world throughout...
Gregory Lane "Greg" Goodeaux
May 10, 2023
Gregory Lane “Greg” Goodeaux, 64, of Moss Bluff, LA, passed away at 1:18 PM on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in his residence.
Greg was born December 5, 1958, in Shreveport, LA. He was raised in DeRidder, LA, where he graduated from DeRidder High School in 1977 and then attended McNeese State University. Greg worked as an operator in the plants,...
Elaine Marie Landry Coldiron
May 10, 2023
Elaine Marie Landry Coldiron, 82, went home to be with her Lord on May 10, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on October 18, 1940, in Lake Charles, LA to the late Wanda Landry and Belin Landry, Sr.
Growing up in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Elaine spent many joyful summers at the family camp at Big Lake....
Barbara Reeves
May 8, 2023
Barbara Ann Reeves, 75, passed away in her residence on Tuesday, May 8, 2023. Barbara was born on December 4, 1947 in Lake Charles, LA to Adam and Agnes Jacks Trahan. She was an excellent cook and seamstress and loved spending time with her grandkids. Barbara took in a lot of her children’s friends and family members over the years.
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Deryl Dale Rougeau
May 8, 2023
Deryl Dale Rougeau, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 8th, 2023, at his residence in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was born on June 11th, 1936, in Mamou, Louisiana, to Alexander and Letha Rougeau. He was 86 years old.
Deryl attended T.S. Cooley Elementary School and graduated from LaGrange High School in 1959. He...
Brandon J. Ange
May 8, 2023
Brandon J Ange, 43, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 at a local care center.
Brandon was born on October 19, 1979 in Lake Charles, LA. He enjoyed spending time at the Casino and watching football and wrestling. Brandon loved fishing and working on cars.
Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Raymond Ange and Angela Casebeir; siblings,...
Gussie Amadeo Fazzio
May 7, 2023
Gussie Amadeo Fazzio, 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 7, 2023 in her residence at Villa Maria Retirement Center surrounded by her family. She was born on October 23, 1926, in Morgan City, LA to Tony and Josephine Cammarata Amadeo.
Gussie graduated from Morgan City High School in 1943. She was presented an engraved silver trophy for being the...
Patricia Ann Radomski
May 7, 2023
Patricia Ann Radomski, “Pat", 83, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, May 07, 2023, in her home.
Mrs. Radomski was born May 02, 1940 in Yonkers, NY, raised in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY and was a 1958 graduate of Hastings High School. Upon graduation, she attended beauty school and worked in cosmetology for a short time. After marrying her high school...
James 'Michael' Burrow
May 6, 2023
James “Michael” Burrow passed away peacefully on May 6, 2023 at a local care facility in Lake Charles, LA.
He was 60 years old. Michael was born on October 30, 1962 in Sulphur, LA to James H. & Myrna Burrow. He was raised in Sulphur and worked for many years at Johnnie’s Paint & Body Shop in Lake Charles. Michael...
Rita Kay Gary
May 6, 2023
Rita Kay Gary, 73, passed from this life on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at a local care facility. A life-long Catholic, Rita was born in Marshall, TX. on June 25,1949, as an only child to James and Carmen Gary. Ms. Rita Kay had a deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and was a member of Our Lady of Prompt...
John Wojciechowski
May 6, 2023
John Wojciechowski, 83 of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 at a local facility. He was born on August 1, 1939 in Camden, New Jersey to John and Helen Wojciechowski.
John was a graduate of Haddon Heights High School in Haddon Heights, NJ and was very proud to serve his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the...
Jim James S. Pruden
May 5, 2023
James Stanley “Jim” Pruden, 78, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 in his home. Born on August 23, 1944, in Greenville, Mississippi, James was the son of the late James Ollie Pruden and Grace Andrews Pruden. He also lived twenty years in San Diego, California, during which time he worked for LaSalle Trucking Company, retiring as Warehouse...
Artey Oneal Courmier
May 5, 2023
Artey Courmier, 76, of Sulphur, passed away Friday, May 5th, 2023, in his residence surrounded by family.
Artey loved spending time with his family and friends, spending time at the Hackberry camp and was a big supporter of the Louisiana High School Rodeo Association. He enjoyed being outdoors and loved to go hunting and fishing. Artey will be dearly missed...
Beverly Jean Doucet
May 4, 2023
Beverly J. Doucet, 68, of Sulphur, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, surrounded by her family. A lifelong Sulphur resident, Beverly was a 1973 Sulphur High School graduate. She had worked for several local convenience stores and for the Gravity Drainage District. She enjoyed reading, working puzzles, watching games shows and spending time with family. Beverly will be fondly remembered...
Lydia Hodges Anderson
May 3, 2023
Lydia Hodges Anderson, age one hundred, passed away on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023 in Lake Charles, LA.
Lydia was born in Ragley, LA, on December 23rd, 1922 to parents F.A. and Beulah Hodges. She is preceded in death by husband Joe M. Anderson, her parents, one infant brother, one sister and two brothers. Lydia is survived by her children,...
