Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Joseph "Joey" Dewain Dugas
Aug 18, 2024
Joseph "Joey" Dugas was born on October 20, 1981, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was a fantastic hunter, fisherman, and all-around outdoorsman. Joey graduated from Grand Lake High School in 2000, where he was a member of the baseball team. His athletic skills allowed him to share his love of baseball with the community by coaching Little League, All Stars,...
Darrell Gene Hart
Aug 18, 2024
Darrell Gene Hart, 70, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at his residence.
Darrell was born on April 17, 1954 in Granite City, IL to Paul and Betty Bantz Hart.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jamie Simon Hart; children, Cody Guidry (Cicely), Alexandra Lohnes (James) and Taylor Simon (Willie); Grandchildren, Cruz, Chandler, Baby Chase, Phinley, Tripp, Cooper, Landry Lou,...
Martha Stein
Aug 18, 2024
Martha Stein of Sulphur, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at home. She was born on July 17, 1934, to her parents, Luke and Helen Dugas. Martha worked at K-Mart for over 30 years and was the personnel manager at retirement.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Pamela Vincent; brother, Luke Dugas; sister, Iris...
Susan Broussard
Aug 18, 2024
Susan Elizabeth Lewis Broussard, 77, of Carlyss, LA passed away on August 18, 2024. Susan was born on January 28, 1947, in Sulphur, LA to Norma and Grant Lewis. She enjoyed spending time with her family, sewing, quilting and painting. She was a member of several local quilting guilds. Susan was of the Catholic faith and belonged to Saint Theresa's...
Charles "Charlie" Nicholas George
Aug 18, 2024
Charles “Charlie” Nicholas George, born in Lake Charles, on November 5, 1947, son of the late Emile and Louise Alwhite George, passed away in his residence on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at the age of 76. Charlie proudly served his country during Vietnam as a member of the U. S. Marines. He owned and operated Lake Charles Dragway during the...
Sue Carter Watson
Aug 17, 2024
Henrietta Sue Carter Watson
March 5, 1933 – August 17, 2024
Sue Carter Watson lived life with passion and fight. Her life was filled with her family, the law, knowledge and experiences. Sue left this world after 91 amazing years of busting through barriers and experiencing the world to the fullest.
Born 1933 in Hayden, Alabama, Sue was the eldest child of Henry...
Betty Lou Manuel
Aug 17, 2024
Betty Lou Myers Manuel, 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 8:21 AM at Sterling Oaks Rehabilitation in Katy, Texas.
Betty Lou was born on July 3, 1931, and spent most of her life in Sulphur, LA. She was one of Jehovah's Witnesses and baptized in 1961. Lou was a homemaker raising five children and enjoyed being...
Debbie Pittman
Aug 16, 2024
Deborah C. “Debbie” Pittman, 70, of Lake Charles, passed away on Friday August 16, 2024 at her residence.
Debbie is a native and life-long resident of Lake Charles. She was a 1972 graduate of Lake Charles High School and attended McNeese State University. She worked and retired from Walmart on Highway 14. Debbie loved her work family and enjoyed joking around...
Debra Anne Granger Ogea
Aug 16, 2024
Debra Anne Granger Ogea, born in Lake Charles on August 24, 1958, daughter of John and Enola Romero Granger, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, August 16, 2024, at the age of sixty-five. A graduate of Grand Lake High School, Debra was an accountant and worked at Market Basket in Iowa for numerous years. She and her...
Robert Lane Peshoff
Aug 15, 2024
Robert Lane Peshoff, 71, of Moss Bluff passed away at 5:38 PM on Thursday, August 15, 2024 unexpectedly in his residence.
Mr. Peshoff was born on March 15, 1953 in Cameron where he was raised. He worked for Crain Brothers and retired from PPG as a heavy equipment operator.
He was known for his readiness to lend a helping hand to his...
Carol Fellows
Aug 14, 2024
Carol Lynn Fellows, 72, of Sulphur, Louisiana passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024. She selflessly spent her last months battling in private unwilling to burden anyone.
Carol was born May 21st, 1952, in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Dr. Charles Fellows and Betty Kinney. She attended Sulphur High School and graduated in 1970. She then went...
Emma Lou Bullock Theriot
Aug 14, 2024
Emma Lou Bullock Theriot of Bell City, born in Tylertown, MS on December 31, 1922, daughter of the late Hugh and Stella (Spence) Bullock, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2024, at the age of 101. A graduate of Franklinton High School, Southeastern University, and McNeese State University where she received her master’s degree in education. Emma was a teacher...
Joanna Droddy
Aug 12, 2024
Joanna Droddy, 68, passed away on August 12, 2024, in Sulphur, LA.
Joanna Droddy was born on March 2, 1956, in Ukiah, CA, to Macario Carrera and Chelsea Ray.
Joanna graduated from Plainview High School in 1971. She loved being around friends and family while raising her family and loved spending time with her grandchildren the most. She enjoyed the...
Joyce Marie Schmeltz
Aug 11, 2024
Joyce Marie Schmeltz, 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at a Lake Charles care facility. She was a longtime resident of Moss Bluff, where she was active in the Moss Bluff Pentecostal Church. She was a devoted mother and wife, and enjoyed camping and other activities with her many brothers and sisters. She and her husband loved...
Josie Cinquemano Butler
Aug 11, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Josie Cinquemano Butler of Lake Charles announces her passing. Josie was 93 and departed this world on Sunday, August 11, 2024.
Josie was born to John and Lucy Cinquemano on February 8, 1931, in New Orleans, Louisiana. After graduating, she moved to Lake Charles and worked for the LA Department of Welfare...
Travis Jourdain Pitre
Aug 10, 2024
Travis Jourdain Pitre, 54, of Lake Charles passed away at 7:49 AM on Saturday, August 10, 2024 in a local hospital.
Travis was born on September 7, 1969 in Los Angeles, CA and was raised in Lake Charles where he was a 1987 graduate at LaGrange High School. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
He was a...
Vida Boullion Trahan
Aug 10, 2024
Vida Marie Bouillion Trahan, 94, of Lake Charles, passed away at a Lake Charles care facility after an extended illness with her family at her side.
Vida was a native of Erath, Louisiana and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a career Military wife, traveling all over the world with her husband, Elvis. The couple made Lake Charles their...
Ted Gauthreaux
Aug 10, 2024
Ted Anthony Gauthreaux, a beloved husband, father, and community member, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his dear family. He was born on November 1, 1933, to Lee Henry Gauthreaux and Lucia Marie Gauthreaux in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Ted was a skilled carpenter and home builder by trade, contributing to the development of many homes in...
Timothy Joseph Moore
Aug 10, 2024
Timothy Joseph Moore, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at home in Lake Charles, LA with his family by his side. He was born on February 10, 1940 in Lake Arthur, LA to Ozene and Lucille Labauve Moore.
He proudly served the United States Army 12th Battalion, stationed in Fort Jackson, SC where he was a Heavy Weapons...
Jamie Richard
Aug 9, 2024
Robert James “Jamie” Richard, age 38, passed away on August 9th, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. Jamie was born October 6, 1985 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Gregory Richard and Michelle Doucet. He was raised in Moss Bluff, lived most of his life in the Lake area and in 2020 moved to Dallas. He was a 2004 graduate of Sam Houston...
