Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Mary Leblanc
Dec 14, 2022
Mary Lucia Tyson LeBlanc, 71, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, after a brief illness. She was born in Lake Charles, LA to Eddie Alton & Florence Rebecca Tyson on September 21, 1951.
Mary was a Sulphur High School Class of 1969 graduate. On May 29, 1970, she married the love of her life...
Barbara Teddlie Bourgeois
Dec 14, 2022
Barbara Jean Bourgeois (Teddlie), a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed into eternal rest at her residence surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 14 at the age of 90.
She was born in Trout, Louisiana and met the love of her life, Charles Bourgeois, while living in Iowa, Louisiana and attending Business School in Lake Charles. Together they...
Donna Gail Turner
Dec 12, 2022
Donna Gail Turner, 70, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 12, 2022, in her Sulphur residence.
Donna was a lifelong Sulphur resident. She enjoyed crocheting and was an avid reader. Donna’s greatest joy was her family; she loved being a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She will be remembered for her love of family and caring heart.
Left to cherish...
Aj Goodfriend
Dec 12, 2022
AJ Goodfriend, 86, of Sulphur passed away Monday, December12, 2022 following a lengthy illness.
AJ was born in Hackberry and was a member of the Sulphur High School Class of 1954. He was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Korean Conflict. AJ was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, St. Vincent DePaul Society, and...
Sherry "Big Red" Young
Dec 12, 2022
Sherry Ann “Big Red” Young, 71, of Sulphur, LA, passed away on December 12, 2022 in a local care facility.
Ms. Young was born April 29, 1951 in Wiesbaden, Germany and lived most of her life in the Lake Charles / Sulphur areas. During her younger years, she worked as a LPN. She loved to sing karaoke, paint, bake and...
Dr. Ben J. Guilbeau
Dec 11, 2022
Dr. Ben J. Guilbeau, 89 years old, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on September 6, 1933, to Dr. Ben and Natolia Castille Guilbeau in Sunset, LA.
Dr. Guilbeau was valedictorian of his graduating class at Sunset High School. He went on to graduate from the University of Southwestern Louisiana. He...
Mary Elizabeth Hollingsworth
Dec 10, 2022
Mary Elizabeth Hollingsworth, 74, of Sulphur passed on December 10, 2022 in a local hospital. Mary enjoyed spending time with her Golden Girls, taking selfies, going camping and face book. She loved to shop, watch her grandkids sporting events, fishing, and eating crawfish with Andrew. Mary’s favorite pass times were watching CNN and Fox News, daily. She also enjoyed going...
Ida Elizabeth Chevallier
Dec 9, 2022
"God is so good, he was so good to me."
Ida Elizabeth Daigle Chevallier, 92, currently of Coppell, TX, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 9th, 2022, following a brief illness surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Chevallier was born August 17, 1930, in Port Arthur, TX to Eucher and Esther Sloane Daigle. Raised in Elton,...
Adriana "Honey" Van Winkle
Dec 9, 2022
Adriana Iva Van Winkle, gained her wings on Friday December 9, 2022, surrounded by her loving Mom, Dad and big brother. Adriana was born on December 8, 2004 in Houston, Texas, and lived in the lake area her whole life.
Even though Adriana faced challenges from the beginning, her strong spirit and determination overcame many obstacles. She experienced and...
Virginia Mae Palumbo
Dec 9, 2022
Virginia Mae Palumbo, “Ginny”
Jesus came to claim her on Dec 9, 2022. She will have a joyful reunion with her grandparents on both sides, her father, Julius and her brother Thomas.
Virginia faced many obstacles in her life, yet she kept a child like faith and attitude. She was incredibly talented; she could sew, knit, and paint. Her services...
Wesley David Debrier
Dec 9, 2022
Wesley David DeBrier, 56, of Lake Charles, passed away on December 9, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on March 11, 1966 in Glendale, CA. to Edwin and Nancy DeBrier and lived in Lake Charles for many years where he worked for the city as a vehicle maintenance foreman.
Wesley loved the Lord and found...
Harry Lee Lejeune
Dec 9, 2022
Harry Lee LeJeune, 88, of Sulphur, La passed away at a local care facility. Harry was born on December 25, 1933, in Iota, LA to Louis and Laura LeJeune.Harry was a farmer and he enjoyed working with his heavy equipment as he prepared the land for growing rice and soybeans. Then he had the joy of watching his crops grow...
Carl Lawrence Ciulla
Dec 8, 2022
Beloved father, Carl Lawrence Ciulla, 85, of Moss Bluff, Louisiana, passed away, Thursday, December 8, 2022.
A private celebration of life will be held at his home. The burial of his ashes will follow soon after at New Ritchie Cemetery.
Carl was born the only son and youngest on February, 20, 1937 in Huntington Beach, California, to Carl(Calogero) and...
George Gene Roy
Dec 8, 2022
George Gene Roy, 94, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Thursday December 8, 2022, surrounded by his family.
George was a native of Mansura, La., and was the youngest of nine children born to George and Clemita Ponthieux Roy. He honorably served our country in the United States Army during the Korean War....
Dennis Paul Bergeron, Sr.
Dec 8, 2022
Dennis Bergeron ,75, of Sulphur, LA passed away on December 8, 2022, in a local hospital. Dennis was born on October 11, 1947, in New Orleans, LA to Adam and Mary Bergeron.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus 3015 and Past Grand Knight for Vinton, Carlyss, and Sulphur. Dennis was of the Catholic Faith and was a...
Dorothy Marie "Dot" Pellerin
Dec 7, 2022
Dorothy Marie (Dot) Pellerin, 82, of Lake Charles passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 in a Lake Charles hospital surrounded by her husband and children.
Dot was born on September 15, 1940 in Church Point where she was raised as a sharecroppers daughter and was a 1959 graduate of Church Point High School. Following graduation, she met her future...
Donald Charles Griffith
Dec 7, 2022
Donald Charles Griffith, 80, passed away on Wednesday December 7, 2022 in a local hospital. Mr. Griffith was born on January 15, 1942 in Manchester, LA to Clifford Griffith, Sr. and Ophelia Griffith. He was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Donald was a master craftsman and a member of Local 207 Laborer’s Union for over...
Rosa Adams Dartez
Dec 6, 2022
Rosa Adams Dartez, 93, of Lake Charles, died December 6, 2022, at a local nursing facility. Rosa was born October 3, 1929, in Kaplan, La. And was a retired school teacher with the Calcasieu Parish School Board.
Rosa is survived by her son, Darren Adams and wife Clara of Lake Charles; two daughters, Dian Adams Bergeron of Big Lake...
Donna Vise Addison
Dec 4, 2022
Donna Vise Addison, 84, died at 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022 surrounded by family, after a brief illness. She took her last breath while peacefully listening to gospel music.
She was the oldest of four children born to George and Elise Vise and she spent her growing up years in Alabama, later moving to Sulphur and then raising...
Hattie Opal Courville
Dec 3, 2022
Hattie Opal Courville, age 93, passed away and went home to be with our Lord on December 3, 2022. She was born Hattie Opal Sonnier to Dora Fontenot Sonnier and Adam Sonnier, and was raised in Soileau, LA. She graduated from Oberlin High School in 1946 and married Joseph Clifford Courville from Basile in 1948. After the birth of their...
