Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Sarah M. Brunson
Aug 10, 2021
Sarah M. Brunson, 80, of Sulphur received her Heavenly reward Tuesday, August 10, 2021 in her home with her loving family at her side.
Sarah, a Gueydan native, has resided in Sulphur for 61 years. She was an active member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and served as a Eucharist member and the Catholic Daughters of America,...
Charles Garvin Alcock
Aug 10, 2021
Charles Garvin Alcock, 82 of Lake Charles went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at his residence. He was born January 5, 1939 to Harry and Edna Holland Alcock. He was a graduate of Lake Charles High School, and McNeese State University where he majored in physics, and was a member of the ROTC. Upon...
Robert "Bobby" Earl Douget
Aug 10, 2021
Robert "Bobby" Earl Douget, 74, of Lake Charles passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021, after a brief battle with cancer.
Robert was born on October 19, 1946, in Jennings, LA to Nalan and Peggy Douget. When he was a young child, his family moved to Lake Charles to open and operate grocery stores. He proudly served his country in...
Pamela Ann Whitsitt
Aug 9, 2021
Pamela Ann Whitsitt, 70, of Lake Charles, died Monday, August 9, 2021 in Lake Charles. Pamela was born September 5, 1950 in Lake Charles to the late Elizabeth Ann and Warren Cormier Sr.
Pamela attended Dequincy high school and graduated from LaGrange high school in Lake Charles. She then worked at the Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court office for over...
Mike "Shine" Savoie
Aug 9, 2021
Richard Michael Savoie was born on March 25, 1946, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He passed peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his loving family on August 9, 2021.
For numerous years Mike coached football at South Cameron Elementary. His passion for coaching (but mostly being in charge) led to his position as President of...
Margaret Fontenot
Aug 9, 2021
Margaret Joan Fontenot, 89, passed away in a local hospital on Monday, August 9, 2021.
She was born on March 1, 1932 in Liverpool, England to John Patrick and Winifred Nealis. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, reading, sewing, crocheting, and knitting. She was a member of the Christus St. Patrick Hospital Auxiliary.
Those left to cherish her memory...
Devyn Foster Trahan
Aug 8, 2021
Devyn Foster Trahan, 25, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, August 08, 2021 in Alexandria, LA surrounded by his family as he succumbed to complications of Covid.
Devyn was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a 2014 graduate of Barbe High School, where he played football as a defensive lineman and ran track. Upon graduation, he obtained a...
Gaye Thomas Stoker Martin
Aug 8, 2021
Gaye Thomas Stoker Martin, 83, of Westlake, LA passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021, in her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Gaye was born on June 4, 1938, in West Monroe, LA to Charles and Maxine Thomas. She enjoyed being around friends and family most of all. Gaye enjoyed gambling, garage sales, Mardi gras, and Christmas shopping for...
June Broussard
Aug 8, 2021
June Marie Johnson Broussard, 86, of Lake Charles, LA (after living in Carlyss for over forty years) passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Broussard was born July 30, 1935 in Port Barre, LA. She was a graduate of St. Charles Academy and McNeese State University with her bachelor’s degree and was just short of...
Mura Nell Marie Manuel Manuel
Aug 8, 2021
Mura Nell Marie Manuel Manuel, 76, of Moss Bluff, LA, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2021 in her residence, in the arms of her daughter.
Mrs. Manuel was born November 24, 1944 in Eunice, LA, where she was raised and graduated from Oberlin High School. She retired from South Central Bell after thirty-two years of service. Mrs. Manuel was...
Elizabeth Thibodeaux
Aug 8, 2021
Elizabeth Thibodeaux, 59, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 in a local hospital.
She was born on December 10, 1961 to Lester and Eula Thibodeaux.
She is survived by her sons, Frank Waller (Rachelle) and Kevin Waller; daughter, Tab Dawdy; granddaughter, Ashlyn Waller; siblings, Elsword Thibodeaux, Wanda Manning, Tommy Thibodeaux, Hubert Thibodeaux, Lester Thibodeaux, Jr., and William Thibodeaux.
She...
Arthur Cooper Guillory
Aug 8, 2021
Arthur Cooper Guillory, 80, of Sulphur, LA, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 in his residence.
Cooper was born August 10, 1940 in Jennings, LA to parents, Arthur Guillory and Beatrice Leger Guillory, who precede him in death. He was raised in Lake Charles and after graduating from Washington High School, he moved to Cleveland, OH and graduated from...
Gerald Ray Benoit, Sr.
Aug 8, 2021
Mr. Gerald Benoit passed away on August 8th, 2021. He was born on March 24th, 1950, in Lake Charles, LA. Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 50 years, Vickie Benoit; five children; Gerald Benoit Jr. 49 of Lake Charles, Allen Benoit 43 of Lake Charles, Brandon Benoit 41 of Westlake, Latisha Soileau 38 of Lake Charles, and...
Donald Wayne "Don" Booth
Aug 7, 2021
Donald Wayne “Don” Booth, 80, of Lake Charles passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021 after a brief illness.
Donald was born on April 25, 1941, in Jennings, and lived all his adult life in Lake Charles. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He worked for Shell Oil Company for 5 years and retired from Lyondell...
Betty Lebert
Aug 7, 2021
Our beautiful Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Stepmother, Aunt, Cousin, Neighbor, and Kiltie peacefully reached heaven on August 7, 2021 in her home.
Born February 26, 1946 to Roy and Gertrude Hogue in Franklin, LA, the family then moved to Lake Charles. She attended LC High School and was always proud to be a Kiltie, and anxious for their reunions when...
Kathryn Nanette "Katy" Reeves
Aug 6, 2021
Kathryn Nanette Reeves, lovingly known as “Katy”, 62, of Deridder went to be with Jesus at 12:40 PM on Friday, August 6, 2021, in a local hospital.
She was a loving wife, devoted mother (always called “Mama”), and a proud mawmaw.
Mrs. Reeves was born on April 24, 1959, in Lake Charles and was a graduate of Westlake High...
David D Newton, Sr.
Aug 6, 2021
David Dean Newton, Sr, 68, of Lake Charles, passed away Friday August 6, 2021.
David was born January 4, 1953 to Leon and Esther Newton of Deridder, LA. At a young age the family moved to Westlake and then to Moss Bluff where he spent some of his best days hanging out with friends on the river. From...
Richard "Rick" Williams
Aug 6, 2021
Richard “Rick” Williams was born on January 5th, 1955 in Leesville, LA, and passed away at his home in Lake Charles on Friday, August 6th, 2021 at the age of 66 after a brief battle with cancer.
Rick led a storied career as a Logistics Manager for ExxonMobil that spanned over 35 years and allowed him to travel across the...
Joseph Alcide "Al" Stutes, Iii
Aug 6, 2021
Joseph Alcide “Al” Stutes, III, 66, passed away on August 6, 2021, in a local care center of Huntington’s Disease. Al was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother.
Al is survived by his children, Chad Stutes and wife Hope and Jessica Norris and husband Mark; nine grandchildren; one great grandchild; and extend family. Al was preceded in...
Susan Lynn Robinson Morris
Aug 6, 2021
Susan Lynn Robinson Morris, 69, of Lake Charles passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021, by the side of her loving husband.
Susan was born on September 3, 1951, in Lake Charles where she lived her entire life. Susan was a graduate of Lake Charles High School and McNeese State University, which she attended on a State Board of...
