Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Waldon Lucien Doxey
May 8, 2024
Born in Grand Chenier on October 18, 1932 to Matilda Sturlese Doxey and James Ulric Doxey. He passed away peacefully on May 8, 2024 with his loving family at his side.
Waldon was raised in Grand Chenier, LA where he grew up in the old Doxey home. He later moved to Cameron and graduated from Creole High School in 1950....
Sharon Diane Bollman Mickey
May 8, 2024
Sharon D. Mickey, 81, passed away May 8, 2024 in a local care facility with her family by her side.
Sharon was born on February 17, 1943 in Chino, CA, eventually residing in Lake Charles. Sharon had two sons, John Mickey (Regina) and Steve Mickey (Missy) with husband, Tom Mickey. She has six grandchildren, Karly Leavell (Michael), Caleb, Jillian, Haley...
Jovita Smith
May 8, 2024
Jovita Smith, 54, transitioned from this life to the next on May 8, 2024 with loved ones surrounding her. She was welcomed into heaven by the Lord Jesus Christ and loved ones who have gone before her.
Jovita was born on December 24, 1969 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Jerry Curtis and Brenda Curtis. As her father was a...
Ernest "Butch" Lasha
May 8, 2024
Ernest “Butch” Lasha “Rawhide”, 73, passed away on May 8, 2024, in the comfort of his home. Butch was born on September 3, 1950, in Lake Charles, LA to Otto and Anna Lasha. He was a truck driver for 47 years and loved the sights he got to see.
Butch is survived by his wife of 33 years, Donna; his...
Otha Lee Hewitt
May 8, 2024
Otha Lee Franks Hewitt, fondly known as “Aunt Doc,” passed away peacefully in her home on May 8, 2024 after 100 years 2 months and 3 days. She was surrounded by her family and close friends, reading scripture and listening to her favorite hymns.
Otha, “Doc,” was born in the small community of Bivens, Louisiana on March 5, 1924 to...
Lola Mae Billedeaux Granger Lavergne
May 7, 2024
Lola Mae Billedeaux Granger Lavergne, 96, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 8, 2024 in a local healthcare facility surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. LaVergne was born September 8, 1927 in Patterson, LA to John Senette Mire and Lola May Aucoin Mire. She was a 1955 graduate of Louisiana School of Beauty in Lake Charles and worked...
Thomas "Larry" Richard
May 7, 2024
Thomas Larry Richard, born October 11, 1941, died Tuesday, May 7, 2024 surrounded by family and friends in Sweetlake at the age of 82.
A farmer and rancher by trade, he graduated from Welsh High School and then attended McNeese State University where he was a member of the rodeo team and selected as Outstanding Cowboy 1963-64.
He was a...
Bertha Maxey
May 7, 2024
Bertha Maxey, 77, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in her residence.
She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother; her family was her world. Bertha never met a stranger and was selfless when it came to helping anyone who was in need. She treasured her time spent with her family and enjoyed visiting over the phone with extended family...
Donald "Don" Lee Soileau
May 6, 2024
Donald Lee Soileau, 88, passed away peacefully at home on May 6, 2024. He was born February 21, 1936, in Washington, Louisiana, to Joseph Lee and Enola LaFleur Soileau. After graduating high school, Don enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and became a radio intercept officer, ultimately earning the rank of Airman First Class.
After his honorable discharge from active...
Earl Thibodeaux
May 6, 2024
Earl Thibodeaux, 87, passed away in Sulphur, LA surrounded by his loving family on Monday May 6, 2024. Earl was born on March 25, 1937, in Leonville, LA to Furdy and Alexandrine Lanclos.
Earl loved spending time in the great outdoors hunting and fishing. He was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church of Sulphur and loved being...
Eddie Jean-Luc Patrick Newsome
May 5, 2024
Eddie Jean-Luc Patrick Newsome, 68, of Westlake peacefully passed away at 5:39 AM on Sunday, May 5, 2024 in a local hospice facility.
Born on December 21, 1955 in Barbezieux, France, Eddie spent his early years traversing the globe with his military family before settling in the United States at the age of two. He graduated from Barbe High School...
Jerry L. Filo
May 5, 2024
Jerome Lawrence Filo peacefully passed away at the age of 87, in his home, surrounded by family.
Jerry was born on April 10, 1937 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Andrew and Emily (Matusin) Filo. He attended Messmer High School and Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, where he sang in the choir and met Carol Belstner, the love of his life...
Courtney James Doty
May 3, 2024
Courtney James Doty, 38, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, at a local residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles and was born on August 8, 1985, to Bryan and ReBecca Doty.
Courtney was a “Jack of all trades” and used those skills to help anyone that needed work to be done. He...
Glenn Scott Smith
May 3, 2024
Glenn Scott Smith, 60, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, in the comfort of his home with his family by his side. Scott was born on March 26, 1964, to James Smith and Katherine Johnson Smith. He loved to golf, fish, and duck and deer hunt. Scott enjoyed listening to live music and spending quality time with his family...
Helen Lois Bruno Brown
May 3, 2024
Helen Lois Bruno Brown, 75, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, May 3, 2024 with her family by her side.
She was born on August 20, 1948 to Louis and Ruth Young Bruno in Lake Charles, LA. The youngest of 11 children, Helen was a graduate of LaGrange High School. She met Curtis Brown in 1967 and they...
Ethel Derouen Higginbotham
May 2, 2024
Ethel DeRouen Higginbotham, 93, departed this life and entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Lake Charles, LA. She was born October 6, 1930, in Gueydan, LA, to Joseph and Nettie DeRouen. She was 1 of 7 siblings.
Ethel was a graduate of W.O. Boston High School and attended Southern University and later graduated from McNeese State...
