Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Zilpah Scott Briggs
May 19, 2020
Zilpah “Zippy” Scott Briggs died on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, in Houston, Texas.
She is survived by her children: Louis Scott and his wife Harriette in New York; Elizabeth “Libby” Sims and her husband David of Houston; Ashley Larkin and her husband Peter of Charlotte, NC; and Mary “Mitzie” Danielson and her husband Phil of Houston. Two sons Myron “Ronnie”...
Harold Lenoah Lambert
May 17, 2020
Harold Lenoah Lambert, 88, of Mississippi, currently a resident of Lake Charles, passed away on May 17, 2020 at his home. Harold was preceded in death by two brothers, a sister, and two sons. He is survived by his wife, Legenia Lambert; son, Michael Broussard; 9 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild.
Harold Lenoah Lambert had an honorable...
Dorcil "Jackie" Albair
May 17, 2020
Dorcil “Jackie” Albair, 77, of Hackberry passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020.
Jackie was born in Kentucky and often spoke about growing up in the “Coal Chute” in the heart of the Kentucky “Hillbilly” region. She met her husband, Butch, on a visit to Hackberry and they were married after two weeks into a union of over 30 years. ...
Kathryn "Kim" Laughlin
May 17, 2020
Kathryn “Kim” Laughlin, 63, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 in a local hospital.
Kim was born on October 28, 1956 in Lake Charles, LA. She was the former owner of Kim’s Kajun Kitchen. She enjoyed bingo, marbles, dancing, cooking and church.
Those left to cherish her memory are, her mother, Diane Thibodeaux, her daughter,...
Frances Coleen Johnson Billiot
May 17, 2020
Frances Billiot, 56, of Carlyss passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020 in a local hospital. She enjoyed hunting for arrowheads and was an avid rock and gem collector.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 40 years Phillip Billiot of Carlyss; son, Phil Billiot of Carlyss; two daughters, Dinah Billiot of Red Lion, PA and Rindy Myers of...
John Richard Enright, Md
May 17, 2020
Dr. John Richard Enright passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020. He was born October 24,1936 to Clarence Edward Sr. and Julia Irma Enright in Sicily Island, Louisiana. He graduated from Sicily Island High School in 1954 and attended Louisiana Tech University. He graduated from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1961 and served in the U.S....
Velma Langley
May 16, 2020
Velma Alice Langley, 82, passed away at her residence surrounded by family on Saturday, May 16, 2020.
She was born on December 10, 1937 to Gertrude and Eddie Bertrand, Sr. in Richie, LA. Velma was an LPN for many years in Lake Charles before retiring. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was also dedicated to her...
Dusty Lewis
May 16, 2020
Earnest David “Dusty” Lewis, II, 58, of Moss Bluff passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020 in a local hospital.
Dusty was a native of Lake Charles and a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School. As a young boy and into his high school years, he enjoyed taking his friends to spend weekends and vacations fishing, hunting and hanging out in...
Allie Mae Demeritt
May 16, 2020
On May 16, 2020, Allie Mae Demeritt entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior at the age of 95.
Allie Mae was born on July 2, 1924 in Kaplan, Louisiana to Elas and Emma Meaux. She married the late Andrus Demeritt on May 21, 1947, they resided in Lake Charles where they raised four daughters, Patsy, Janie, Sandra,...
Emilee Brooke Calda
May 16, 2020
Emilee Brooke Calda
“Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14
Emilee Brooke Calda, born August 22, 2018, entered into Heaven and the arms of the Lord on Saturday, May 16, 2020. Emilee enjoyed playing with toys, carrying her toys around and loved reaching to be...
Wilbert Joseph Gatte, Jr.
May 14, 2020
Wilbert Joseph Gatte, Jr., (Joe-Joe), 67, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 at his home. He was born on February 13, 1953 and resided in Sulphur for most of his life. He also lived in Hackberry for several years.
Joe worked as a shrimper and on tugboats most of his life. He loved to be on the water. He also...
Doris Davidson Eldridge
May 14, 2020
Doris Theresa Davidson Eldridge, 77, of Lake Charles went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, May 14, 2020 from the comfort of her home.
Mrs. Eldridge was born and raised in Abbeville, LA and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School and Demons School of Beauty. She worked...
Wanda Lee Harvey Stephens
May 13, 2020
Wanda Lee (Harvey) Stephens was born Dec. 23, 1957, in Anahuac, Texas, the fifth child of Undine and C.W. Harvey.
She passed away peacefully May 13, 2020, in Moss Bluff, surrounded by family.
Wanda married the love of her life, Ron Stephens, on Jan. 9, 1981, and they shared a lifelong joy for playing golf, fishing, watching LSU Tigers...
Lorie Ann Woodrow
May 13, 2020
Lorie A. Woodrow, 53, of Lake Charles, LA passed away surrounded by her family and friends on May 13, 2020.
Lorie was born on November 21, 1966 at Lake Charles Charity Hospital to Russell and Theresa Lyle Fontenot Bellard. She was a 1984 graduate of Barbe High School. She married Daniel Woodrow November 7, 2013. Many know her from her...
John H. Melton, Sr.
May 13, 2020
John H. Melton, Sr., 84, of Lake Charles, LA passed from this life to the next most glorious one on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 in his home, his wife, Vinia and youngest daughter, Melinda at his side.
He was a Shriner and a Mason. He had retired from Conway, McLean, and Steve Thomson Trucking companies as Terminal Manager. He loved...
David Edward Cooke
May 13, 2020
Born September 28, 1951, David lost his fight with Alzheimer’s on May 13, 2020.
He was known as “Cookieman” to his friends and retired from Sasol after 34 years. He also worked for CPSO Reserve division for many years.
Mr. Cooke leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 34 years, Carol Neppes Cooke; 3 step-children, Debbie Newell (Tom Newell),...
Hildegard Ilse Mueller Martin
May 12, 2020
Hildegard Martin, 94, former resident of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
She was born on March 8, 1926, in Kolberg, Germany, to Erich and Anna (Brummel) Martin. She moved to the U.S. shortly after the end of World War II where she made Lake Charles her home. She worked 22 years...
Betty Jo Wilks Lejeune
May 11, 2020
Betty Jo Wilks LeJeune, 85, of Sulphur went to meet her Heavenly Father on May 11, 2020. She was a life-long member of Eastwood Pentecostal church and First Pentecostal Church of Sulphur. Betty Jo enjoyed cooking, sewing and baking. She dearly loved taking care of her grandbabies.
Betty Jo is survived by her six children, Charles R. Wilks and wife...
Elaine Ungar Cameron
May 11, 2020
Elaine Ungar Cameron, 96, of Lake Charles made her last journey to her final vacation destination at 4:10 AM on Monday, May 11, 2020 from a local hospice facility.
Mrs. Cameron was born on December 23, 1923 in Galveston, TX and was a graduate of Lake Charles High School in 1941. She continued her education at Port Arthur College before...
James Edward "Jimmy" Jaye
May 10, 2020
James Edward “Jimmy” Jaye, 76, of Vinton, LA., passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020, in his home, surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer.
Jimmy was born on April 25, 1944, in Uriah, AL., to Amos & Annie Jaye. He served in the Air Force from 1962-1968 during the Vietnam War and later relocated to Vinton in...
