Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Timothy Homer Tomplait, Sr.
Nov 16, 2022
Timothy Homer Tomplait, Sr., 64, passed away in his residence on Wednesday, November 16, 2022.
He was born on November 6, 1958 in Sulphur, LA to Eldine and Joseph Tomplait, Jr.
He enjoyed spending time with his family he loved dearly, working on his trucks, gardening, cooking and watching the New Orleans Saints.
He is survived by his loving wife...

Harry Richard
Nov 16, 2022
Harry Richard, 88, of Sulphur, LA passed away surrounded by his loving family on November 16, 2022.
Harry was born on October 12, 1934, in Sulphur, LA to Joseph Alduce and Rose Richard. Harry enjoyed watching Golf, Fishing, and being around family and friends the most. He was a lifelong resident of Sulphur, LA and worked in the Petrochemical...
Robert J. "Bobby" Fontenot
Nov 15, 2022
Robert J. (Bobby) Fontenot passed away Tuesday morning in a local care facility.
He is survived by his wife Beverly of Moss Bluff, his daughter, Lisa Fontenot-Owens (Thomas) and son, Chris Fontenot (Kandi) all of Moss Bluff; four grandchildren, Ryan Chesson (Kristain), Mylah Owens, Masyn Fontenot, and Brynlee Fontenot; two great grandchildren, Carter and Cannon Chesson all of Moss Bluff....
Andrew "Andy" Jackson Tullos, 3Rd
Nov 14, 2022
Andrew “Andy” Jackson Tullos, III was born October 14, 1955 in Shreveport, LA. He was one of five children born to Lola May and Jack Tullos. The family owned and operated the Sheraton Chateau Charles and this was where Andy and his brothers learned the art of hospitality and hard work.
Upon graduation from St. Louis Catholic High School, Andy...
Dorothy A. Malone
Nov 14, 2022
Dorothy A. Malone, 83 years old, passed away Monday, November 14, 2022 in a local hospice care center. She was born on December 27, 1938 to Louis and Elodie Gary Bertrand in Hathaway, Louisiana.
Mrs. Malone lived most of her life in Lake Charles, LA after her family moved there in 1952. She was a graduate of Marion High School,...
Gerald David Uhlik, Sr.
Nov 13, 2022
Gerald David Uhlik, Sr., 84, passed away at 6:58 AM on Sunday, November 13, 2022 in his residence.
His cremation was entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff. A memorial service and gathering will be held at a later date.
Eric Douglas Nunez
Nov 13, 2022
Eric Douglas Nunez, 47, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away suddenly at 7:34 PM on Sunday, November 13, 2022.
Eric was born March 6, 1975 in Lake Charles, LA, where he was a lifelong resident. He attended Our Lady Queen of Heaven School and graduated from LaGrange High School in 1993, where he played football and baseball. He went...
Stanford Ray Langley
Nov 13, 2022
Stanford Ray Langley, 72 years old, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022 in a local hospital. He was born on October 14, 1950 to Paul Leston Langley and Esyleta Deshotel Langley in Kinder, Louisiana.
Stan was a great provider for his family, he worked many years as an operator in the refineries. He was a loving husband and devoted partner...

Eric Scott Vincent
Nov 10, 2022
Eric Scott Vincent, 41, of Little Elm, TX passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022. Eric was born in Sulphur and moved to Texas at the age of 13, in 1994. Eric graduated from The Colony High School in The Colony, TX. He and his wife have resided in Little Elm for over 14 years. Eric was a Financial Analyst for...
Mildred "Judy" Lagrange
Nov 10, 2022
Mildred Louise “Judy” Clark LaGrange, 92, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 4:30 AM on Thursday, November 10, 2022 in a local care facility.
Mrs. LaGrange was born November 15, 1929 in Oakdale, LA and has lived in Lake Charles since 1935. She was a 1947 graduate of Lake Charles High School and as a student worked for Mullers. ...
"Frank" Francis X. Phillips, Phd
Nov 10, 2022
Francis Xavier Phillips, PhD, 81, of Lake Charles passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022, in the comfort of his home.
Dr. Phillips was born in Philadelphia, PA to Elizabeth Josephine Riely. A graduate of Camden Catholic High School, he attended Villa Nova University (with the idea of joining the clergy) and then went on to study and graduate from Rutgers...

Carroll John Mire
Nov 10, 2022
Carroll John Mire, age 85, passed away on Thursday November 10, 2022. Born March 7, 1937, in Norco, Louisiana, he was the first born to his parents John Daniel “Dan” and Lorita Marie “Boone” Mire. Carroll was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Carroll grew up in...
Kim Glissman Cauthron
Nov 10, 2022
Kim Ann Glissman Cauthron, 61, of Lake Charles passed away at 5:52 PM on Thursday, November 10, 2022 in her residence.
Mrs. Cauthron was born on March 31, 1961 in New Orleans and moved to Lake Charles with her husband in 1995.
She will be remembered as a loving and wonderful wife, mother, and stepmother. Mrs. Cauthron was a...
Guy Haman
Nov 9, 2022
Guy Carroll Haman, 67, passed away on Wednesday November 9, 2022 in a local hospital. Mr. Haman was born on May 13, 1955 to Christian Thomas and Elva Ethelyne Lyles Haman in Lake Charles, La. He graduated from Sam Houston High School in 1973 and then served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy. Guy enjoyed fishing and spending time...
Elaine Tate Debarge
Nov 9, 2022
Elaine Tate DeBarge, 93, of Lake Charles passed away at 1:48 PM on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 in her residence.
Mrs. DeBarge was born on August 28, 1929 in Mamou where she was raised before moving to Lake Charles. Some of her fondest memories were when she was in the kitchen cooking one of her wonderful meals for her family. ...
Jennifer Marie Trahan Dupre
Nov 9, 2022
Jennifer Marie Trahan Dupre, 43, of Starks, LA went to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 following a brief illness.
Jennifer was born October 25, 1979 to Eugene and Emma Trahan in Lake Charles. She was graduate of Starks High School, Sowela Technical Community College where she studied Culinary Arts and the University of Florida where...
Kalix J Ballard
Nov 9, 2022
Kalix Ballard was born on July 23, 2022 and was called home on November 9, 2022. He was loved dearly and his memory will be cherished by all who knew him.
Kalix is survived by his parents, Emily Nelson and Javonte Ballard; siblings, Kaison, Jaxyn, and Kingston; maternal grandparents, Victoria Ketenbrink (Kelly) and Robert LeDoux; paternal grandparents, Emily Ozane and...

Betty Gayle Turner
Nov 8, 2022
Betty Gayle Turner, 71, joined her heavenly father on November 8, 2022. Betty Gayle was born on December 20, 1950, to Julius and Edna Stewart. She resided in Westlake, Louisiana until she married her husband, James David Turner. They lived in Sulphur, LA where they raised their children and ran their business, Dave’s Auto Service.
Betty Gayle was a...
Daniel Joe Nobra Sr.
Nov 8, 2022
Daniel Joe Nobra was born in Bremond, TX on July 11, 1935. He was one of three children born to Joseph Paul and Verna Marie Nobra.
He attended Bremond High School, graduating class of 1954. Upon graduation he enlisted in the United States Army, serving in Korea as a Radar Tech in the Signal Corps. In 1957, Daniel returned home...
Aledia Faye Lejeune
Nov 8, 2022
Aledia Fay LeJeune was one of ten children born to Cullen and Mary LeJeune. She was born in Rayne, LA on January 28, 1959.
Knowing Aledia, you knew her spirited and boisterous personality would bring life to any party she attended. She never retreated from bringing a smile to someone’s face. It was this demeanor that did not allow her...