Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Ricky E. Burgess
Feb 14, 2024
Richard Earl Burgess passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, in Longville, Louisiana.
Ricky was born on December 31, 1963, in Lake Charles, LA to Buster and Wanda Burgess. Richard loved hunting, camping, riding ATV’s and shooting. He worked offshore for over 20 years before moving to the petrochemical industry where he currently worked at Lyondell Basell.
He enjoyed having...
Ruth Doucet
Feb 14, 2024
“Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in. Forget them as soon as you can, tomorrow is a new day. You shall begin it well and serenely.”
Ruth Doucet, 79, passed away at home in Lake Charles, LA on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. She was born...
Clyda Earlene Guidry
Feb 14, 2024
Clyda Earlene Guidry, 93, passed away on February 14, 2024 in a local hospital. She was born on November 27, 1930 in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Eula and Jack Cooper. Clyda enjoyed her family, playing dominos with friends and traveling. Her favorite destination was Yellowstone National Park where she spent many summers volunteering.
Left to cherish her memory are her...
Phillip Ray Richard
Feb 14, 2024
Phillip Ray Richard, 84, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. He was born on May 5, 1939, in Eunice, Louisiana, to Curtis and Clemmie Arnold Richard.
Ray went by the nickname “Brother” while his nieces and nephews called him “Uncle Bubba”. He got that name because he had a twin sister, and they went by Brother and Sister.
He...
Emily Ann Baglio
Feb 14, 2024
Emily Ann Kyeer Baglio, 72, of Lake Charles passed away Wednesday February 14, 2024 in a New Orleans Hospital following a brief illness.
Mrs. Baglio was born and raised in Fenton, LA and was a graduate of Fenton High School. Shortly thereafter she began modeling from time to time. She also began studying at Demmons School of Beauty and upon...
Arthur L. Greene
Feb 14, 2024
On February 14, 2024, Arthur L Greene passed away peacefully in Lake Charles, Louisiana at 8:58 am. He was 86 years old.
Arthur L Greene is survived by his children, Tannia Greene Chasson and Charles Chasson of Moss Bluff, LA, Randy Greene of Alexandria, LA and Fort Walton Beach, FL, Richard Scott Greene and wife Jennifer Greene of Moss Bluff,...
Betty Jean Vidrine
Feb 13, 2024
LeBleu Settlement – Betty Jean Vidrine, born August 14, 1948, daughter of the late Elray and Mildred (LeBleu) Busby, passed away in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at the age of 75. Betty enjoyed going to the casino, watching Hallmark movies with her husband Ken, and garage sales. She loved spending...
Ella Bell Boyle
Feb 12, 2024
Ella Bell Boyle, 80, of Sulphur, passed away at a local care facility on Monday, February 12, 2024. Ella enjoyed fishing, throwing a cast net, and walking on the beach. She loved reading western romance novels in her spare time. Ella never met a stranger and loved to travel whenever she could. She was never afraid to speak her mind!
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Steven Wayne Guillory
Feb 12, 2024
Steven Wayne Guillory, a cherished member of the Lake Charles community, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 12, 2024, at a local hospital. He was 56 years old. Born on June 5, 1967, to Hubert and Sally Guillory, Steven was a true Cajun, deeply rooted in his hometown of Lake Charles.
Throughout his life, Steven exuded a passion for the...
Joseph "Joe" Edward Johnson, Sr.
Feb 11, 2024
Joseph “Joe” Edward Johnson, Sr., 67, a resident of Iowa, passed from this life on February 11, 2024, in a local hospital. Joe will forever be remembered for his generous and giving nature and unmatched work ethic. Joe loved his two children immensely and took great pride in their accomplishments. He loved cooking and spending time with his children, grandchildren,...
Rachel Mae Cradeur
Feb 11, 2024
Rachel Mae Vincent Cradeur, 81, passed away on February 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Rachel was born on July 27, 1942, in Sulphur, La., to Babe and Catherine Vincent.
Rachel married the love of her life Robert (Bob) Cradeur on February 8, 1964. She was a loving dedicated wife and mom. She proudly served in the United States...
Ralph Hardy
Feb 10, 2024
Ralph Hardy, born in Iowa, Louisiana on January 22, 1938, son of the late Asa and Matile (Marcantel) Hardy, passed away in a local hospital on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at the age of eighty-six. Ralph was a graduate of Lacassine High School and was a rice farmer. He was a board member for Jeff Davis Farm Bureau, faithful member...
Leisa Kay Walker
Feb 9, 2024
Leisa Kay Walker, 65, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away in her home the morning of Friday, February 9. Leisa had been in hospice care for more than two years and suffered with Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA). Born July 1, 1958, in Lake Charles, LA to Roy and Virgie Gilbert, Leisa had two sisters, Melody Permenter of Midlothian TX, Jane...
Niva Theresa Theriot
Feb 9, 2024
Niva Theresa Theriot, 80, passed away Friday February 9, 2024. Niva was born August 18, 1943, to Pete and Lucy Messina.
Niva graduated St. Charles Academy in 1962. She was a teachers aid for more than 30 years for Calcasieu Parish HeadStart program. She was a devout catholic woman.
Those left to cherish her memories are sons; Michael Theriot (Yan)...
Robert Myron Zama
Feb 7, 2024
Robert Myron Zama, born May 28, 1933 in Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family late in the evening of February 7, 2024. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Our memories of him will be treasured forever. The family has entrusted cremation arrangements to Johnson Funeral Home and will have a memorial service...
Marie "Stephanie" Louise Menou Burton
Feb 6, 2024
Marie Louise “Stephanie” Menou Burton, 82, of Sulphur, LA. passed away in a local care facility surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Stephanie was a Para-Professional for 20 years at Jack Drost School for Exceptional Children. She loved to garden and had a knack for making plants bloom to their fullest. Stephanie enjoyed staying active throughout...
Sondra Gayle Hodge
Feb 6, 2024
Celebration of Life Services honoring Sondra Gayle Hodge will be at 4:00 PM Sunday, February 18, 2024 in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home. Pastor Marge Robinson will lead the celebration. Family and friends will gather on Sunday from 2:00 PM until the time of service at the funeral home.
Sondra was born February 10, 1942 in Wellington, Texas and...
