Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
James Ogea
Dec 23, 2021
James Ogea, 90, of Lake Charles, died at 8:30 am on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Mr. Ogea was born on March 16, 1931 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Victoria Nelson Ogea and Simeon Ogea. He graduated from LaGrange High School and McNeese Junior College before continuing his education at Louisiana Tech in Ruston...
Ted Drott
Dec 23, 2021
A devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an avid sportsman, Ted Drott lived a full and happy life. Born in 1931 to Theodore and Frances Taylor Drott, Ted was raised in Oakdale, Louisiana until at seventeen he lied about his age to join the Air Force early. He served as a clerk typist from 1948-1952 and was stationed on...
Roosevelt Guidry Jr.
Dec 22, 2021
Roosevelt Guidry, Jr., 92 passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home in Lake Charles on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. He was born on December 8, 1929 to Elmyre and Roosevelt Guidry, Sr. in Plaquemine, LA.
Roosevelt was the oldest of seven children. He was a strong, influential, self-made man who lived by his actions. He believed in doing...
Ruby Marie Dupuie Nunez
Dec 22, 2021
Ruby Marie Dupuie Nunez, 90, passed on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.
She was born on September 16, 1931 in Grand Chenier, LA to Delma and Edia Swire.
She loved the outdoors, flowers, fishing, crabbing and spending time with her grandchildren. She was the lunchroom manager for nearly 20 years at Grand Chenier Elementary School where the students enjoyed her food....
Clannie Rogers
Dec 22, 2021
Clannie James Rogers, 57, of Lake Charles, Passed away on December 22, 2021 at his residence in Lake Charles.
Clannie was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles.
Preceding Clannie in death was his father, Allen Lawrence Rogers. He is survived by his mother, Shirley Fruge Rogers; his children, Courtney Rogers, Moss Bluff; Amy Rogers (Jared), Moss Bluff; and...
Adrian Ward
Dec 22, 2021
Adrian Lamar Ward, 70 passed away in a local hospital on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. He was born on August 12, 1951, to William Glenn and Esther Faye Merrill Ward in Beaumont, TX.
Adrian was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother. He loved the outdoors and loved to hunt.
Left to cherish his memory are, his beloved...
Lonnie Joseph Neveu
Dec 21, 2021
Lonnie Joseph Neveu, 79, passed away in a local care facility on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, in the company of his family. He was born on April 27, 1942, to Lionel and Teresa Neveu (née Delahoussaye), both of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years Lois Neveu (née Orsot) and daughter Pennie...
Karen "Kay" Smith
Dec 21, 2021
Karen “Kay” Nelson Smith, 64, of Lake Charles passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 in a Baytown, TX hospital.
Kay was born on August 21, 1957 in Lake Charles where she was a graduate of LaGrange High School. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and retired as an administrative assistant in Children’s Ministries at Trinity. For nearly 30...
Agnes Credeur
Dec 21, 2021
Agnes LaGrange Credeur, 91, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Credeur was born July 30, 1930 in Arnaudville, LA and has lived in Lake Charles for the past forty-two years. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church for the past forty years. She was an avid cook and...
Joyce Marie Schexnider
Dec 20, 2021
Joyce Marie Broussard Schexnider passed away peacefully Dec. 20, 2021, just 2 days shy of the 10-year anniversary of her beloved husband’s passing and 2 days after his birthday. What a joyous, heavenly celebration it must have been!
Joyce was born June 19, 1933, to Edier and Lorna Landry Broussard. She married the love of her life, Alton, November 25,...
David James Butterfield, Sr.
Dec 20, 2021
David James Butterfield, Sr., 75, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021, in a local hospital.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, David has resided in Sulphur for over 50 years. He retired after 37 years working maintenance for Palermo Properties.
He will be greatly missed by his children; David Eavey (Jennifer), Loretta Eavey, Paul Eavey (Brandy), April Richard (Ricky), and Robert...
Vennice "Butch" Maloney
Dec 18, 2021
Vennice Albert Maloney, better known as “Butch “courageously fought his 11-month health battle. He entered eternal peace and healing Saturday, December 18, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Maloney was born October 10, 1953, in Lake Charles, LA., where he lived most of his life. He was a 1973 graduate of LaGrange High School and later served four years...
Edith "Edye" Sue Taylor Trahan
Dec 17, 2021
Edith “Edye” Sue Taylor Trahan, 70, of Moss Bluff passed away at 4:18 AM on Friday, December 17, 2021 in her residence.
Mrs. Trahan was born on March 2, 1951 in DeQuincy. She lived all of her life in the Lake Charles/Moss Bluff area where she was a graduate of Sam Houston High School. In her earlier years, she was...
Mary Baker
Dec 17, 2021
Mary Evelyn McCabe Baker, 86, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 4:37 PM on Friday, December 17, 2021, surrounded by her family and friends.
Mrs. Baker was born September 11, 1935 in Lake Charles, LA, where she lived most of her life. She was a 1954 graduate of St. Charles Academy and attended McNeese State University. She was a...
Catherine Viator Billot
Dec 16, 2021
Catherine Marie Viator Billot, age 63, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the Denver Hospice in Colorado. Catherine was born October 1, 1958 in Lake Charles, LA. The 3rd of eight children, she knew early on that her passion and natural talent of art would have a significant role in her life. A 1977 graduate of LaGrange High...
Teresa Ann Madison
Dec 16, 2021
Teresa Ann Madison departed this world on December 16, 2021, at her home in Lake Charles, surrounded by her family.
Teresa was born on September 19, 1946, in DeRidder, Louisiana. She graduated from Merryville High in 1964, and briefly attended McNeese State University.
She was working as a medical transcriptionist at Fort Polk when she met her soulmate, Jay, who...
Lisbeth Salmons
Dec 15, 2021
Lisbeth Salmons, 70, passed away on December 15, 2021 at her residence.
She was born on February 6, 1951 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
She will be remembered for her strong, unwavering faith and trust in God, even in the face of many hardships and tragedies. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, studying Bible prophecy, and reading. She...
Gary Lynn "Birdman" Smith
Dec 15, 2021
Gary Lynn Smith, “Birdman”, 52, of Westlake, Louisiana, entered this world the morning of June 10th, 1969 at Cal Cam Hospital in Sulphur, Louisiana. He departed this world December 15, 2021 surrounded by his immediate family.
Gary was a lifelong resident of the Westlake area. He graduated from Sam Houston High School in 1987. He worked as a skilled...
Glen Orvil Foy
Dec 15, 2021
Glen Orvil Foy loving husband and father has gone to be with Our Lord & Savior Wednesday, December 15, 2021 surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with dementia.
He was born in Hattiesburg, MS and lived in Lake Charles since the age of 8. He was a graduate of Marion High School in 1966, a Vietnam War...
