Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
John Randall "Buddy" Sartin
Jun 25, 2022
John Randall Sartin, 46 years old, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 in Lake Charles, LA. He was born on December 11, 1975 to John Riley Sartin and Betty Ann Meche Sartin in Naples, Italy.
He spent his childhood in Italy, Georgia, Massachusetts, Okinawa and Kentucky. He was a graduate of Bell City High School and a resident of Bell...
Vickie Elaine Benoit
Jun 24, 2022
Vickie Elaine Benoit, 67, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family on Friday, June 24, 2022.
She was born on January 16, 1955 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Richard Paul and Leitha Elaine Dixon. She enjoyed spending time with her family and listening to gospel hymns. She will be remembered as an excellent cook who loved preparing...
Margy Ann Fitzpatrick Smith
Jun 24, 2022
Margy Ann Fitzpatrick Smith passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on June 24, 2022 at the age of 92. Her loved ones are comforted knowing that she is now in the presence of the Lord.
Margy was born on March 18, 1930 in Coffeyville, Kansas to Henry Hess Fitzpatrick and Mary Martha Fitzpatrick. After moving from Kansas...
Walter Larry Jones
Jun 24, 2022
Born in Virginia in 1948, the 3rd child of Oscar and Lucile, Walter Larry Jones had a life filled with love.
Larry loved his girls. He knew he wanted to marry Linda the first time he saw her. They married younger than their parents wanted them to, but after 53 years their marriage sustained them both. Larry said that his...
Susan Lynn Retzlaff
Jun 23, 2022
Iowa – Susan Lynn Retzlaff, born in Lake Charles on November 22, 1945, daughter of the late Mitch and Elaine (Pugh) Retzlaff, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022, at age 76. Susan was a graduate of DeQuincy High School and Touro Infirmary School of Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse with various hospitals. Susan was also member of Westwego...
Audrey Marie Cormier Fontenot
Jun 23, 2022
Audrey Marie Cormier Fontenot, 68, of LeBleu Settlement passed away at 12:57 AM on Thursday, June 23, 2022 in her residence.
Mrs. Fontenot was born on January 23, 1954 in Jennings and was raised and was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a dedicated member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
In her spare time, she...
Carol Ann (Hockey) Nunez
Jun 22, 2022
Bell City – Carol Ann Nunez was born January 25, 1937, to the parents of John B. and Alice Hockey. Carol Ann passed away in her home on June 22, 2022, at the age of 85 years, surrounded by her loving family. Carol Ann was the matriarch of a large and loving family. She, along with her husband Pat set...
Denzil Ralph "Jack" Young, Jr.
Jun 21, 2022
Denzil Ralph Young, Jr., 76, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in a local hospital.
Jack was born February 9,1946 in Burnet, Texas. He was a loving father, grandfather, and companion. He was most known for his smile and Big Bear Hugs! He made friends instantly with his easy-going nature and great sense of humor. Jack enjoyed being an...
John Buford Fontenot
Jun 21, 2022
John Buford Fontenot, 90, of Westlake passed away at 8:17 AM on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 in his daughter’s residence in Lake Charles.
Mr. Fontenot was born on July 1, 1931 in Oberlin until moving to Lake Charles during his childhood. He moved to Westlake in 1958 where he currently resided. He served the country as a Naval Reserve. Mr....
Wilfred James Mallett
Jun 21, 2022
Wilfred James Mallett, born in Lacassine, on December 28, 1932, the son of the late Emedies and Louise (Comeaux) Mallett, passed away in a local hospital on June 21, 2022, at the age of 89. He loved all animals, gardening, farming, and politics. Wilfred attended St. Raphael and St. John the Evangelist. Wilfred is preceded in death by his parents;...
Oliver Louis Lepretre
Jun 21, 2022
Oliver Louis LePretre, infant son of Blake Keith and Cheyenne Marie (Karschnik) LePretre, passed away in Sahuarita, Arizona June 21, 2022. Oliver is survived by his parents; sister, Claire LePretre; grandparents, Walter & Alicia Karschnik; grandparents, Bryan LePretre, and Faynette Hebert; great-grandparents, Laura Deaville, Floyd LePretre, Lorraine LePretre, and Edna Hebert; great-grandparents, Joe & Cindy Fontenot, and Diane Karschnik; also,...
Valerie Ann Archer
Jun 21, 2022
Valerie Ann Archer was born on April 23, 1930 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Harry Martin and Lucille Sheard Grode.
She attended Academy of the Sacred Heart and Newcomb College in New Orleans. While serving as a bridesmaid for her best friend, little did she know a fellow groomsman, D. Dale Archer, would one day become her groom.
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Virginia "Ginger" Gamble
Jun 20, 2022
Virginia “Ginger” Gamble, 65, of Sulphur passed away Monday, June 20, 2022, in her residence.
Ginger attended Sulphur High School and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Butler County Community College. She loved working as a traveling nurse; before retiring she was employed with St Patrick’s Extended Care. Ginger was a loving mother and “Nana”. She was...
Philip Reed Kiplinger, M.D.
Jun 20, 2022
Philip Reed Kiplinger, M.D. passed on his 82nd birthday in Apple Valley, California on June 20th, 2022. Reed was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana where he lived a childhood full of wonder and adventure that would have made even Tom Sawyer jealous. He attended college at LSU and LSU Medical School in New Orleans, and then did residencies in orthopedic...
Joy Faye Edwards Fuselier
Jun 19, 2022
Joy Faye Edwards Fuselier was welcomed into Heaven by her Papa on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19,2022. Born Sept. 20, 1931, in Alco, LA she was the youngest of seven children born to Landry Charles and Clara (Lee) Edwards. She graduated from Simpson High School where she excelled in basketball and along with her teammates went on to win a...
Dr. Charles "Ray" Raymond Comish
Jun 19, 2022
Dr. Charles Raymond “Ray” Comish was born December 16, 1945 in Baton Rouge, LA. He was one of four children born to Samuel Edwin and Emma Edeline Comish.
Ray grew up in Alexandria, LA and graduated from Bolton High School. He continued his education at Northwestern State University where he met the love of his life, Catherine Rose. He graduated...
Russell G. Ezell
Jun 18, 2022
Russell G. Ezell, 75, of Sulphur, LA passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at his home in Sulphur, LA, surrounded by his family.
He was born on August 7, 1946 in Lake Charles, LA. Russell was a graduate of Marion High School and retired as a maintenance technician with Hancock Whitney Bank.
Russell is survived by his loving...
Euna Thibodeaux Ledoux
Jun 17, 2022
Euna Thibodeaux LeDoux, 90, of Lake Charles passed away on Friday June 17, 2022 at a local hospital.
Euna was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was the only surviving child from a very large Cajun family, having had six siblings preceding her in death. She was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith. Euna...
Theresa "Glenda" Frazier
Jun 17, 2022
Theresa “Glenda” Fontenot Frazier, 76, of Moss Bluff, LA, passed away at 8:14 AM on Friday, June 17, 2022 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Frazier was born February 24, 1946 in Mamou, LA, and was raised in Lake Charles, where she lived until moving to Moss Bluff in 1984. She attended LaGrange High School and began working at George Theriot’s,...
Allen Marshall Stough
Jun 17, 2022
Allen Marshall Stough, 86, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away peacefully at 3:02 PM on Friday, June 17, 2022 in a local care facility.
Mr. Stough was born April 14, 1936 in Lake Charles, LA, where he was raised and graduated from Lake Charles High School. Allen lettered all four years of high school in football and went on to...
