Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Curley Johnson
Apr 23, 2024
James T. Johnson
“Curley”
James T. “Curley” Johnson, age 73, of Hemphill, Texas, passed away on April 23, 2024. He was born on August 24, 1950, in Lake Charles, Louisiana to David Luther Johnson and Elizabeth Wadean Cromwell Johnson.
He was a native of Lake Charles and a graduate of Lake Charles High School where he lettered and was awarded...
Sheila Chisholm
Apr 23, 2024
Sheila Sterns Chisholm, lovingly known as a devoted wife, mom, Granna, & Coach went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 23, 2024 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Sheila was a graduate of Sulphur High School and earned her bachelor’s degree from McNeese State University. She lived to serve the Lord first, her family second, and lead...
Wilford Manuel Jr.
Apr 22, 2024
Wilford Manuel Jr., 86, of Sulphur, LA died on April 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Wilford was born on April 20, 1938, in Oberlin, LA to Wilford and Blanche Manuel Sr.
Wilford enjoyed being around friends and family the most and visiting the elderly, spreading his loving heart and kindness to all that couldn’t do for themselves. He...
Sedrick Owen Gregory Jr.
Apr 21, 2024
Sedrick O. Gregory, Jr., 89, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, at his home in Carlyss, LA. He was born in Melville, LA. on January 20, 1935, and lived his early years traveling to various places where his father worked. The family settled in Sulphur, LA when he was young and he would go on to graduate from Sulphur High...
Laura Hinchey Stuart Breaux
Apr 21, 2024
Laura Hinchey Stuart Breaux, 67, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at her home.
Laura was born in Baton Rouge, LA on January 18, 1957 where she was raised, and she graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in 1975. She played on her high school volleyball team, and also enjoyed playing Catholic Youth Organization softball. Laura...
Deborah Ann Demarest
Apr 21, 2024
Deborah Ann Demarest, 67, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Deborah was a 1974 graduate of LaGrange High School. She liked crocheting and playing bingo. Deborah had one of the greenest thumbs of anybody around, she could take what was thought to be a dead plant and make it grow through her care and knowledge. Deborah loved animals as...
Joan G. Ardoin
Apr 20, 2024
Joan G. Ardoin, 81, of Lake Charles, was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
Joan was born to Theodore and Angela Blanchard, in Eunice, Louisiana. Following her mother’s passing, Joan, along with her twin sister, was adopted into the loving family of Joseph and Annie Rose Guillot.
She was a graduate of McNeese State...
Ron Jean Eaglin
Apr 20, 2024
Ron Jean Eaglin, 52, of Sulphur, LA died on April 20, 2024, in Sulphur, LA.
Ron was born on February 23, 1972, in Lafayette, LA to Jean and Velma Eaglin. Ron enjoyed being around friends and family, riding the back roads, playing pool, and vacations with friends. He worked at Mr. Gatti’s Pizza for over 20 years.
Those left to...
Lorita Hebert Dauphin
Apr 20, 2024
Funeral services for Mrs. Bruce Dauphin, the former Lorita Hebert, will begin at 9:00 AM with a visitation, rosary beginning at 9:30, and a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 in St. Pius X Catholic Church, Lafayette, Louisiana. Internment will take place in Calvary Cemetery in Lafayette, Louisiana. Celebrant will be Fr. Trey Ange. Lorita Hebert Dauphin died on April...
John E. Garner
Apr 18, 2024
John Garner, 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 18, 2024. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years Linda Stanley Garner, and his children: Kimberly Finger, Scott Garner and wife Yvette, Alison Blevins and husband Jacob, grandchildren: Will, Cate, Andrew, and John. Also left to cherish his memory are his sister Melba Bandy and husband...
Paul Gary Stein
Apr 15, 2024
Paul Gary Stein, 64, of Lake Charles, passed away on Monday April 15, 2024 at his residence.
Paul was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a 1977 graduate of Lake Charles High School where he participated in Track and Cross Country. Paul worked in the construction business, which he enjoyed doing his entire adult life. He...
Patricia Jean Barron
Apr 14, 2024
Patricia Jean Barron, 98, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024. She was born March 15, 1926, to parents Clyde and Onzell Motes Williams.
Patricia received her bachelor’s degree from Louisiana College. She was a teacher for over 10 years teaching English and Spanish. Patricia loved quilting, sewing, and reading. She was known for cooking cornbread dressing and for her baking...
Donald Alan Fish, Jr.
Apr 14, 2024
Donald Alan Fish Jr, 70, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2024.
Alan was born on January 8, 1954, to loving parents Donald Fish Sr. and Joann Wray Fish.
Alan was a graduate of Lake Charles High School of which he took pride as an alumni and looked forward to the annual reunions. He also graduated from the University of...
Clifford John Myers
Apr 14, 2024
Clifford John Myers, 90, of Lake Charles passed away at 3:14 AM on Sunday, April 14, 2024 in a local hospice facility.
Mr. Myers was born on November 7, 1933 in Midland, LA and was raised in Jennings where he attended school. He served our country in the US Navy and belonged to the American Legion Post 1. Upon being...
Albert Joseph "Joe" Downs
Apr 14, 2024
Albert Joseph “Joe” Downs, 78, of Sulphur, passed away on Sunday, April 14,2024 surrounded by his loved ones. Joe worked in the construction industry where he was self employed for many years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time in the great outdoors. Joe loved people and he never met a stranger. Joe enjoyed spending time with his friends and...
Shelby H. Lacroix
Apr 14, 2024
Shelby H. LaCroix, age 77, of Woodway, TX, passed away peacefully on April 14, at home surrounded by his family. Born December 18, 1946, in Hammond, LA, Shelby was the son of the late Rebecca (Rayford) Barnett and Shelby H. LaCroix, Sr. On May 2, 1975, Shelby married the love of his life, Janie (Stine) LaCroix. After their marriage of...
Lois Wheeler Lueg
Apr 13, 2024
Lois Wheeler Lueg, our beloved Mother and Grammie, left this world to be with her Lord on April 13, 2024. Our precious Mom transitioned into our heavenly majestic garden surrounded by God’s creatures, whom she adored. Affectionately known to her friends as Loie, Mom passed away peacefully at King Richard Fidelis House, just 68 days shy of her 100th birthday.
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Jo Lynne Sutherland
Apr 13, 2024
Jo Lynne Sutherland began her wonderful life in Alexandria, Louisiana, on June 23, 1952. She lived 71 years of joy, always bringing laughter to those around her. Her resurrection into the hands of Jesus began on April 13, 2024.
Jo Lynne always selflessly placed her loved ones before herself, which ultimately brought her the most joy. Her faith in God...
