Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Matthew J. Toups
Oct 27, 2021
Matthew Jared Toups, 51, of Carlyss passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021, in a local hospital.
Matt, a graduate of Sulphur High School Class of 1988, was a process plant operator for Targa in Carlyss. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and riding around on his golf cart. He was an avid fan of Astros baseball and LSU football. His greatest joy...
Kathleen Harless Kaufman
Oct 27, 2021
Kathleen Harless Kaufman, 97, passed away after a long and well-lived life. Kathleen was born to Denver and Katie Gleason Harless in Berwick, Louisiana. As a child she enjoyed spending time with her six siblings. After attending Lake Charles High School, she later graduated from Jennings High School, and went on to attend Soule’ Business College in New Orleans.
Kathleen...
Daniel Keith Knowles
Oct 25, 2021
On Monday, October 25, 2021, Daniel Keith Knowles died at his residence in Roanoke, TX, at the age of 45.
Danny was born on July 24, 1976, in Lake Charles, LA. A graduate of Barbe High School, he earned his bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion from McNeese State University in 1999. He started his career at Stine Lumber, where he...
Thomas Lundy
Oct 24, 2021
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our charismatic and beautiful son, Thomas William Lundy on Sunday, October 24, 2021. Thomas was born January 18,2001 to Mark and Lillian Lundy of Lake Charles, La. Thomas graduated from Barbe High School in 2019, where he played football his freshman year, and participated in track as a...
Charles Owen Henry
Oct 24, 2021
Charles Owen Henry, 44, of Lake Charles passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 in Lake Charles.
Charlie was born on December 24, 1976 in Lake Charles and was a graduate of Rosepine High School. He worked hard to become certified as a rigger and later as a crane operator. He was also in the process of becoming a certified...
Cary Thibodeaux
Oct 23, 2021
Cary Thibodeaux, 53, of DeQuincy passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021, with his loving family at his side.
Cary has resided in Sulphur most of his life and was a graduate of Sulphur High School Class of 1986. He was a heavy equipment mechanic and a member of Sulphur Community Church. Cary loved hunting, fishing, and working on cars. He...
Allyson Dawn Meche
Oct 23, 2021
Allyson Fewell Meche, was born on September 29,1959 and was called to her Heavenly home on Saturday, October 23,2021 at the age of 62.
Allyson began dancing at age 4 and studied all types along with Baton Twirling. She was very dedicated and practiced many hours to perfect her skills. It was her passion.
Allyson graduated from LaGrange High School,...
Charles Wayne Foux
Oct 22, 2021
Charles W. Foux, 69, of Sulphur passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, in his residence following a lengthy illness.
Charles was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church and a charter member of the Knights of Columbus Council 8978. In April 2015, he retired as a District Manager for EPSCO International, Inc, serving 31 years in industrial sales....
Garry Leroy Todd
Oct 22, 2021
Garry Leroy Todd, 86, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021, in his residence.
Born in Morehouse, Missouri to Edgar Leroy and Mildred Tucker Todd, Mr. Todd was a graduate of University of Missouri. He was a civil engineer for Conoco, until opening his own Engineering and Land Surveying firm, G. L. Todd and Associates. Mr. Todd was a member...
Jerry Lee Granger
Oct 22, 2021
Jerry Lee Granger, 76, of Lake Charles, LA, passed at away at 12:50 AM on Friday, October 22, 2021 in a local care facility.
Mr. Granger was born December 30, 1944 in Lake Charles, LA, where he was a lifelong resident. He was a 1962 graduate of Marion High School and worked thirty years for Himont as an operator, retiring...
Christine B Fontenot
Oct 22, 2021
Christine Baumgart Fontenot, 82, died Friday, October 22, 2021, in a local care center.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 20, 2021, at University Baptist Church. Cremation was entrusted to Simple Traditions by Johnson.
Marvin Douglas "Smitty" Smith Sr.
Oct 20, 2021
Marvin Douglas “Smitty” Smith, Sr., 79, of Lake Charles passed away at 9:28 PM on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 in a local hospital.
Mr. Smith was born on November 19, 1941 in Leesville, LA where he was raised and graduated from Leesville High School. He moved to Lake Charles and resided here for the rest of his life. In earlier...
John Nunez, Jr.
Oct 19, 2021
John Nunez, Jr., 57, of Vinton passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021, in a local hospital.
John worked for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve since 1999. He began as security guard with the Texas location, working his way up to a control room operator. In 2012 he transferred to the Hackberry location. He loved fishing and hunting, especially deer hunting, and...
Janet Graham
Oct 19, 2021
The angels escorted Janet “Janette” Marie Myers Graham to her home in heaven on October 19, 2021.
Janet was born and raised in Lake Charles, LA, by George and Yola Maraist Martin Myers. Janet was the second to youngest of ten children. She is survived by her sister, Peggy Myers, and her brother, Louis Myers.
Janet was the mother of...
Dorothy Ferne Cummings
Oct 19, 2021
Dorothy Ferne Cummings was born September 7, 1927 in Englewood, Colorado, She was 94 years old and peacefully fell asleep in death at home with her children by her side on October 19, 2021.
She grew up with her parents and five older sisters on a homestead in eastern Colorado. After graduating high school she moved to Colorado Springs...
Deirdre Ann Culhane
Oct 19, 2021
Deirdre Ann Culhane, 63, of Lake Charles, took her final rest on October 19, 2021, at home, after a courageous battle with small cell lung cancer.
Deirdre was born February 28, 1958, in Buffalo, NY to William Culhane and Elizabeth Martinez. She loved to travel and lived her life to the fullest, in her healthier years.
Deirdre is...
Lisa Katherine Searcy
Oct 18, 2021
Lisa Katherine Searcy, 59, of Lake Charles passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021in her residence.
Lisa was born on September 25, 1962 in Puerto Rico. Being in a military family, she lived in several places both in the states as well as in other countries. In 1977 she moved to Lake Charles where she currently resided.
Those left...
David Buck Stewart
Oct 18, 2021
David Buck Stewart, 68, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 in a local hospice facility. David was born on October 18, 1953 to Paul G. and Inez Hodge Stewart in Lake Charles, LA.
David was employed by the engineering firm of Meyer & Associates, Inc. as a Designer for fifty years. He was an avid fly fisherman. He enjoyed...
James Carrol Stine
Oct 18, 2021
James Carrol Stine, 69, passed away on October 18, 2021, in a local hospital. James loved working with his hands and fixing things. He was a mechanic at heart. James was a member of Light of Life Church. He was loved by his family and all who knew him.
James is survived by his children, Heather Reinholt, Jamie Stine...
Alvin Joseph Ogea
Oct 18, 2021
Alvin Joseph Ogea, 88, of Sulphur, LA passed away peacefully in a local care center.
Alvin was born on December 2, 1932, in Lake Charles, LA to Sanders and Grace Ogea. He enjoyed his time in the great outdoors over the years crabbing, duck hunting, and running track when he was in High School at LaGrange. Alvin served his...
