Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Virgil Louis "Chick" Karcher
Sep 14, 2021
Virgil Louis “Chick” Karcher of Lake Charles passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, in a local hospital. He was born on July 23, 1928, in Bowlegs, Oklahoma to Fred and Violet Hedge Karcher.
After graduating from Shawnee High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served honorably during the Korean War. Upon his discharge, he worked...
Andrew "A. J." Boullion, Jr.
Sep 14, 2021
Andrew (A.J.) Boullion, Jr. passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, in local hospital. He was born on a cotton farm in Jennings, LA on August 5, 1931, to Andrew Boullion, Sr. and Ovelia Veronie Boullion.
They moved to Lake Charles in 1937 where A.J. graduated from LaGrange High School in 1950; the first full 12-year class instituted by the state...
Molly Trimble Duhon
Sep 14, 2021
Molly Trimble Duhon, 74, of Moss Bluff, LA, passed away at 1:32 AM on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Duhon was born July 15, 1947 in Lake Charles, LA, where she lived most of her life until moving to Moss Bluff in 1976. She was a 1965 graduate of LaGrange High School and graduated from McNeese...
Dorothy Louise Ginn Jones Madero
Sep 13, 2021
Dorothy Louise Ginn Jones Madero, 94, of Westlake, Louisiana, passed away in the comfort of her home on Monday September 13, 2021.
Dorothy was a born in Bono, Texas to Willard Glenn and Grace Key Ginn and grew up in Cleburne, Texas. She was a longtime resident of Texarkana, Texas, where she raised her family. She retired from SCAN (Suspected...
Mike Stutes
Sep 13, 2021
Mike Stutes, 73, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021 at a local hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Mike was born on August 14, 1948 in Lake Charles, LA to Leo and Ruth Quibodeaux Stutes. He will be remembered for the love he had for his family and friends and his fun-loving personality. As a young man, he...
Max Wilton Fontenot
Sep 13, 2021
Max Wilton Fontenot, 86, of Sulphur passed away Monday, September 13, 2021, in a local care facility.
Max was born in Ville Platte and was a graduate of Sacred Heart Catholic High School and was baptized Christian Catholic. He was the owner and operator of the Canal Station on Ruth Street for over 30 years and was a Freight Agent...
Arthurine Mary Hebert
Sep 13, 2021
On September 13,2021, Arthurine Mary Hebert passed away peacefully from this life into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Mom was preceded in death by her parents, Elie and Lydia Hebert, her sister, Wilda Sanders, and her brothers, Ivy “Shingy” Hebert, Milton “Bock” Hebert, and Elie Hebert.
Our mother was born on May 8,1930, in Gueydan,...
Ruth Mae Dupin
Sep 13, 2021
Ruth passed away to be with God and family on September 13, 2021. She was born on April 30, 1924 in Orange, TX to Henry William and Iva Elizabeth Busby Goss. She went to Lake Charles High School back when you had to walk to school. She lived most of her life in Westlake, LA. She married Jesse Joseph Dupin...
Melissa Mcginnis
Sep 13, 2021
Melissa McGinnis, 46, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021 in a local hospital.
She was a loving and dedicated mother and grandmother. She loved music, animals, gathering with friends, watching the New Orleans Saints and riding motorcycles. She was a long-time employee of the state of Louisiana.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Alexis Williams and...
Jerry Andre' Ousley
Sep 13, 2021
Jerry Andre’ Ousley “Captain” was born in Pensacola, Florida on May 6, 1952 to James Mixson and Thearon Agnes Ousley.
He grew up in Linden, Alabama, graduating from Linden High School, Class of 1969. Following high School he enrolled into the United States Navy, serving honorably from 1969 to 1973. Following his departure from the Navy, he enlisted into the...
Helen Jane Leblanc Moreau
Sep 12, 2021
Helen Jane LeBlanc Moreau, 92, of Iowa passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 in her residence.
Mrs. Moreau was born on February 12, 1929 in Lacassine where she graduated from Lacassine High School as Valedictorian. She moved to Iowa in 1952 and became the town clerk for the city of Iowa for 20 years. Mrs. Moreau was a member...
Ronald Wayne Lefrere
Sep 12, 2021
Ronald Wayne LeFrere, 70, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 in a local hospital.
Mr. LeFrere was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Marion High School where he played football and was a member of the band. Following graduation, he served the United States Army. He later went to work as an...
William "Bill" Hubert Miller
Sep 12, 2021
William “Bill” Hubert Miller, 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 12, 2021, surrounded by family at his home in Lake Charles.
Bill was born on April 19, 1927, in Los Angeles to Hubert Steele and Florence Abigail (Piatt) Miller. A WWII Navy veteran, he graduated from Louisiana State University in 1950 with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Shortly...
Becky Jane Perera
Sep 12, 2021
Becky Jane Perera was born on August 30, 1958 in Houma, Louisiana to Robert A. and Barbara A. Bonnette.
She attended and graduated from H. L. Bourgeois High School, class of 1976, then went on to attend Nicholls State University, earning an associate degree in Respiratory Therapy.
She was a dutiful and loving wife and mother, nothing brought her more...
Ann Janeen Guidry
Sep 11, 2021
Ann Janeen Guidry was born on November 12, 1948 in Bethesda, MD to John L. and Margaret E. Crockett.
Ann enjoyed the simpler things in life, her family brought her the most joy. As a mother she loved spending time with her children, together they often enjoyed exploring the great outdoors, taking trips to Galveston Beach and enjoying the good...
Jason Patrick Price
Sep 11, 2021
He was welcomed into Heaven on September 11, 2021 by; his mother, Sherri Lynn Price; and his maternal grandfather, Bill Roberts.
From his childhood Jason loved God and the principles of living a Christian life. At the end of his life’s journey Jason’s dad could only look back at the path of his life and call him exemplary. His devotion...
Robert Earl Wattner
Sep 11, 2021
Robert Earl Wattner, 65 of Westlake, died Saturday, September 11, 2021, at a local nursing home. He was born on September 21, 1955, in Lake Charles, LA to Woodrow and Zenda Wattner.
The youngest of 3 children, older brother Travis and older sister, Carolyn, Robert grew up on Miller Ave in Westlake. His father owned and operated Woody’s Coin Shop...
Allen Jay Fontenot
Sep 10, 2021
Allen Jay Fontenot of Lake Charles passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, September 10, 2021 in his daughter’s home in Dripping Springs, TX. He was born on February 17, 1938 in Mamou, LA to Phillip and Leta Manuel Fontenot.
Allen was an avid outdoor sportsman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his younger days, and he...
Kenneth Ray Duos
Sep 10, 2021
Kenneth Ray Duos was one of eight children born to Jules and Lalla Belle Duos. He was born in Vidrine, Louisiana on December 31, 1954.
He attended Vidrine High School, Class of 1972 then went onto attend McNeese State University where he earned at Bachelor Degree in Agronomy.
It was at McNeese he met his bride to be Christine Bertrand,...
Ray Melvin Owens
Sep 10, 2021
Ray M. Owens, of Lake Charles, left this world on Friday, September 10, 2021 and is now in Heaven with his Heavenly Father after 89 years.
Mr. Owens retired after serving 20 years in the US Air Force 68th Bombardment Wing. He served all of the United States and overseas. Mr. Owens began his career with the military at...
