Local Obituaries

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...

David Gene Skipper

Aug 9, 2024

David Gene Skipper, 66, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 9, 2024, at home in Lake Charles, LA. He was born on January 13, 1958, in Lake Charles to Bobby and Pansy Goodeaux Skipper.

David enjoyed fishing, spending time in DeRidder riding his ATV, and watching Saints football. He was also a longtime competitor in the Special Olympics participating in swimming,...

Homer "Catline" Myers

Aug 9, 2024

Homer Dale “Catline” Myers, Sr. 92, of Lake Charles, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024, at a local care facility. A native of Byars, OK. Homer was born on June 27, 1932, to Thomas Myers and Vesta Laffoon. Homer started working in the oilfield after graduating from high school in Cotulla, Texas. His career included working on drilling rigs in...

Joseph Tuble Rabalais

Aug 9, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph Tuble Rabalais “Joe”, 95, who peacefully departed from this world on August 9, 2024, in his home in Lake Charles, LA, surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Rabalais was born on October 26, 1929, in Cottonport, LA. His journey through life was one filled with remarkable accomplishments and cherished...

Zaccarie Lisotta

Aug 8, 2024

Zaccarie Jude Lisotta, 20, of Vinton, Louisiana passed away August 8th, 2024, in Columbus, MS. Zaccarie was born on August 14th, 2003, in Lake Charles LA to Jessica Perry and Angelo Lisotta. Zaccarie loved hunting, mechanic work and enjoying the great outdoors. He also enjoyed riding four-wheelers with friends and family. Zaccarie was known for doing anything for anybody and...

Carol Stacy Pierce

Aug 8, 2024

Carol S. Pierce, 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8, 2024 in a local nursing facility. She was born on September 10, 1940, in Picher, OK, to Raymond and Jewell Stanley Stacy. 

In the 1940’s the family moved to Oregon and then to California where she grew up. She graduated from Douglas High School where she was a cheerleader. She...

Brandon McFarlain

Aug 8, 2024

Brandon McFarlain, 47, passed away at his residence on Thursday, August 8, 2024.

He was born on November 27, 1976 in Lake Charles, LA to Bruce Prine and Belva McFarlain. Brandon enjoyed life to the fullest. He enjoyed watching his daughter and grandchildren’s ball games, fishing, hunting, camping, woodworking and telling jokes and making people laugh. He will be greatly missed. 

Those...

Floyd Martz

Aug 8, 2024

Floyd Martz, 74, passed away on August 8, 2024, in the comfort of his home. Floyd was born on March 25, 1950, in Kimball, Nebraska, to Herbert and Letha Martz. He joined the United States Navy on May 23, 1968, and served his country in Vietnam. Floyd loved eating ice cream and watching westerns. In his younger years he loved...

Derek Buckles

Aug 7, 2024

Mr. Derek Alan Buckles

Mr. Derek Alan Buckles, born on October 22, 1982, in Natchez, MS, peacefully passed away on August 7, 2024, at his residence in Sulphur, LA, at the age of 41.

Mr. Buckles pursued a career in the oil field industry as a Wire Line operator, showcasing his dedication and work ethic. Although his formal...

Susan "Kay" Holmes

Aug 6, 2024

Susan Kay Holmes, known to everyone as Kay, passed on to her Savior Jesus on August 6, 2024, at 69 years of age after battling a long-term illness. Kay was born on October 3, 1954, in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Richard H. Holmes, Sr. and Charley Ray Broussard Holmes. 

Kay had a very big and gregarious personality, and she was known...

Travis Cord Johnson

Aug 6, 2024

 

Travis Cord Johnson, 53, of Lake Charles passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 in his residence.

Travis was born on October 27, 1970 in Lake Charles and was raised in Cameron Parish where he was a graduate of South Cameron High School. 

He was an avid fisherman and hunter.

The family encourages you to find a church home. Don’t struggle, just keep...

Cassie Mangum Smith

Aug 6, 2024

Cassie Mangum Smith, 65, died Tuesday, August 6, 2024 following an extended and courageous battle with numerous health challenges. 

Casandra Louise Mangum (Cassie) was born in Lake Charles, LA on February 10, 1959, the daughter of Harold Mitchell and Gene Everett Mangum. Cassie spent her childhood and early adult years living in Lake Charles, LA, graduating from LaGrange Senior High School...

Linda Linder

Aug 5, 2024

Linda Diane Linder of Sulphur Died on August 5, 2024.

Linda was born on November 6, 1948, in Pineville, LA to Audrey and Eunice Williams. Linda enjoyed her life and surrounded her life with many past times including breeding show dogs, playing on her I Pad and spending time with her husband. She graduated from Pineville High School in...

Geneva Beard Veillon

Aug 5, 2024

 

Geneva Beard Veillon, 95, of Westlake, passed away peacefully on Monday August 5, 2024 at a local care facility with her family at her side. 

Geneva was a native of Oberlin and a longtime resident of Westlake. She was a homemaker and a faithful member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church.  

Preceding Geneva in death are her parents, Cleveland and Ollie...

Michael Moss

Aug 4, 2024

Michael was born Jan. 5,1973 in Lake Charles and passed away unexpectedly August 4, 2024 at his home in Westlake, LA at age 51. 

He is the son of the late James W. Moss, Chemistry Professor at McNeese, and the late Marion Corkran Moss, an RN at West Cal Cam Hospital. 

After graduating from LaGrange High School in 1991, he volunteered for...

Mae Brown

Aug 4, 2024

Mae Kaitlin Brown peacefully passed from this world into the arms of Jesus on August 4, 2024. Mae was born with her twin brother, Jake Wilson, to Katie and Jesse Brown of Sulphur. Although she was here for a short time, Mae was loved beyond measure.

Mae Kaitlin is survived by her loving parents, Katie and Jesse Brown; older sisters,...

Amanda Christian Gremillion

Aug 4, 2024

Amanda Rose Christian Gremillion, 35, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, August 4th in her home.

Amanda was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. A talented athlete, she found her passion early in life playing softball. She and adoring parents, along with her brother and countless softball family friends traveled many years throughout the states cheering on their “girl” and her...

David John Weinfurtner

Aug 4, 2024

David Weinfurtner was born October 22, 1947 in Marshfield, Wisconsin to the union of Lawrence Andrew Weinfurtner and Adeline Irene Gubbels. When he was a little boy, David's dad called him "Small Fry."

In June 1957, David contracted Rheumatic Fever which led to a major heart murmur. He found out at the time that his Mitral Valve was damaged.

He attended and...

James Ray Daugereau

Aug 3, 2024

James Ray Daugereau, 94, of Sulphur died on Saturday, August 3, 2024.

Mr. Daugereau was born on June 12, 1930 in Port Arthur, TX, spending his youth in Elton, LA.

He served our country in the United States Navy with a combined service of active duty and reserves for a total of 22 years, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer. While in...