Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Carla Kowarsch Mccormick
Dec 31, 2020
Carla Jo Kowarsch McCormick, 56, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 4:10 PM on Thursday, December 31, 2020 in a Houston hospital.
Carla was born February 26, 1964 in Lake Charles, LA, where she was a 1982 graduate of LaGrange High School and enjoyed the years spent as a Gatorette. She also attended McNeese State University and graduated from Acadiana...
Richard Johnson
Dec 31, 2020
Arden Richard Johnson passed from this life on December 31, 2020. He was born in Lake Charles, LA on February 7, 1942 to Arden Francis and Jeanne Barousse Johnson. He grew up in Lake Charles and graduated from LaGrange High School in 1960 where he lettered in football 3 years.
Richard was a Christian and was a faithful member of...
Mary Lou Istre
Dec 29, 2020
Mary Lou Istre, 63, passed away on December 29, 2020 in a local hospital. She was born on December 7, 1957 in Pineville, La. to Marshall and Edna Mae Free. Mary was an excellent cook, sweet, generous lady who loved babies, kids and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Left to cherish her memory was her husband of...
Judy Johnston
Dec 29, 2020
Judy Jarnagin Johnston, suddenly passed way peacefully at her home on December 29, 2020. Just hours later, her husband, Donald Ray Johnston, passed away also.
Judy was a graduate of NLU in Monroe, LA. She devoted her years to lovingly teaching early childhood education. Her kind heart touched so many children, she loved it when they would reunite as adults.
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Donald Ray Johnston
Dec 29, 2020
After battling Pneumonia, Don passed away on Tuesday afternoon at a local hospital.
Don was a wonderful family man. He loved hosting family parties at his poolside, grilling and playing his favorite music. He loved walking his dogs and visiting with his wonderful neighbors. “The Mayor” of his street was his tittle; Don never met a stranger and had jokes...
Steve Diamond
Dec 29, 2020
Stephen “Steve” Diamond, 68, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away Tuesday morning, December 29, 2020 in a local hospital surrounded by family.
Steve was born June 6, 1952 in Tulsa, OK and raised in Lake Charles, LA. He was a 1970 graduate of LaGrange High School. An entrepreneur at heart, Steve was the proud owner of Diamond Paint & Supply...
Grace Abshire
Dec 29, 2020
Grace Marie Thibodeaux Abshire, 93, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 10:45 PM on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 in a Baton Rouge hospital.
Mrs. Abshire was born January 31, 1927 in Crowley, LA, where she graduated from high school, and has lived in Lake Charles since 1968. She was a past member of Christ the King Catholic Church and a...
Bryan Ralon Alexander
Dec 28, 2020
Bryan Ralon Alexander, 63, died December, 28, 2020, following a lengthy illness.
Bryan was born in Morgan City, Louisiana to Clyde Rawland and Bonnie Jean Robicheaux Alexander. In his early years, he worked as a heavy equipment mechanic in the marine, oil and gas industry. Later, he owned and operated Bryan’s Furniture Store in Lake Charles for several years. He...
Cyndi (Gwatney) Bullington
Dec 28, 2020
Cyndi (Gwatney) Bullington, 70 of Lake Charles was called Home on December 28, 2020.
Cyndi was born December 5, 1950 in Lake Charles, LA to Lynn Williams and Lura Mae Dugas.
She had three passions in her life, her family, her trucking and animal rescuing. As a mother she led by example in teaching her children to be strong, independent,...
Anthony Leon Myers
Dec 27, 2020
Anthony Leon Myers, 56, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 7:11 PM on Sunday, December 27, 2020 in a local hospital.
His cremation was entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home.
Joseph Henry Spears
Dec 27, 2020
Joseph Henry Spears, 63, of New Iberia passed away at 12:55 AM on Sunday, December 27, 2020 in a New Iberia hospital.
Joe was born in Kinder, LA on September 13, 1957 and currently resided in New Iberia. He worked for several tree companies as a brush man. Joe enjoyed fishing and will be remembered as a kind, friendly man...
Victor & Terry Stelly
Dec 26, 2020
Victor “Vic” Stelly (January 11, 1941) and Terry Bass Stelly (September 17, 1940), residents of Moss Bluff, Louisiana, were welcomed into heaven December 26, 2020, just hours apart, after succumbing to complications from COVID-19. Married 60 years, it is no surprise - and brings us great comfort – they met our Lord and Savior nearly hand-in-hand. The consummate gentleman, we...
Kurt M. Tusche
Dec 26, 2020
Kurt M. Tusche, 60, died on December 26, 2020, in Ragley, Louisiana in the company of his sister.
Kurt is survived by his daughter, Jessica Laurendeau and husband Michael, of Yardley, PA; his brother Kenneth Tusche, wife Jennifer and niece Julia of Hamilton, NJ and his sister Vicki Golden of Ragley, LA. He is preceded in death by his parents,...
Joanie Lynn Johnson
Dec 26, 2020
Joanie Lynn Johnson, 42, was called by God to her heavenly home where she will find much needed peace and healing.
She was talented in the performing arts. Joanie loved to sing and to perform in the theater. Dance was part of her university studies. Listening to and creating music was something she truly enjoyed. Joanie could play several musical...
Kaven Kae "Kk" Mays
Dec 25, 2020
Christmas was a little different this year, traditionally celebrating the Birth of Jesus, we now also rejoice the rebirth of Kaven Kae “KK” Mays into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior.
On November 26, 1989 Isaac “Ike” Jr. and Trisha Mays welcomed KK, their red headed brown eyed beauty into this world. From a young age she was...
Esther Pousson Johnson
Dec 24, 2020
Esther Pousson Johnson, 93 of Lake Charles, LA went to be with The Lord on December 24, 2020.
Esther was one of twelve children born to Gilbert and Marcelia Pousson in Elton, LA on August 6, 1927.
She met and married Grady Fournerat and together they had four children. When she was not with her family, she enjoyed visiting friends...
Joseph "Ernie" Ernest Duplechin
Dec 24, 2020
Joseph “Ernie” Duplechin passed away on December 24, 2020, in the presence of his wife and partner in Christ, Dolores. They celebrated their 68th anniversary four days prior.
Ernie was born in Soileau, Louisiana, on July 19, 1932. His plan to exit high school early to work in the fields was intercepted when Coach Louis Hanson came knocking on his...
Melba Dean Doty
Dec 23, 2020
Melba Dean Foreman Doty fondly referred to as “Dean” or “Melba Dean” left our world and joined her husband on December 23rd in the comfort of her daughter’s home.
Melba was born October 7th of 1931 on a rice farm in Indian Bayou Louisiana. She was married to the love of her life Foster Doty for 66 years. She attended...
Jackson "J.W." William Stine
Dec 23, 2020
Jackson William “J.W.” Stine, 102, of Sulphur passed away peacefully on December 23, 2020 in his home surrounded by his family.
He led a full life, humbly loving God, his wife, family, country, and community.
J.W. was born on July 22, 1918 to Sulphur natives, Andrew and Elma Stine in Victoria, Texas in difficult times, just before the...
William Stewart Sharp
Dec 22, 2020
William Stewart Sharp, 93 of Sulphur, LA was called Home on Tuesday, December 22, 2020.
His parents Andrew and Jean Sharp immigrated to Canada from Scotland, before he accepted a job in Detroit, Michigan. On November 28, 1927, they welcomed their first of three children; a son William.
He grew up in Montgomery, Ohio and attended Montgomery High School. Shortly...
