Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Raymond Floyd Culberson, Jr.
May 10, 2020
Raymond Floyd Culberson, Jr., 76, of Sulphur passed away on May 10, 2020 in a local care center. He proudly served his country and retired from the U S Air Force. After retiring from the U S Air Force he worked for 10 years at Northrup Gruman. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and working in his yard.
Raymond is survived by...
David Harold Broussard, Sr.
May 10, 2020
David H. Broussard, Sr., 68, died unexpectedly in his residence in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Sunday, May 10, 2020. Born on December 1, 1951 in New Iberia, Louisiana to Waldean Mae and Harvey L. Broussard, David was the second-born of four siblings. He will be remembered for being a devoted and loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and uncle, as...
Claudie L. Johnson, Jr.
May 9, 2020
Claudie L. Johnson, Jr., 67, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020 in his residence.
He was born on July 2, 1952 in Lake Charles, LA to Claudie L. Johnson, Sr. and wife Nellie. He was an avid McNeese Football fan and loved being outside doing yard work and gardening. Claudie enjoyed traveling, hiking and walking.
Those left to cherish...
John Edward Shultz, Jr.
May 9, 2020
John Edward Shultz, Jr., 84, of Sulphur, LA, died at 6:46 PM on Saturday, May 9, 2020 in a local care facility.
Mr. Shultz was born March 8, 1936 in Chambersburg, PA, and was a 1955 graduated from Carlisle High School. He served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard. Mr. Schultz moved to the Lake Charles area in 1976...
Wilbert Charles Orphey, Sr.
May 9, 2020
Wilbert Orphey Sr., affectionately known as “Lil Bit”, was born February 8, 1946 to Ella Breax and Gilbert Orphey in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He transitioned to be with the Lord May 9, 2020.
Wilbert was preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers, Robert Orphey, Lawrence Orphey, Milton Orphey, Larry Orphey, and Gilbert Orphey. His 6 sisters, Virgie Singleton, Louise...
Coach Bobby Gunn, Jr.
May 9, 2020
Coach Bobby Gunn, Jr., 74, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 12:00AM on Saturday, May 9, 2020 in a local hospital.
Coach Gunn was born June 29, 1945 in Lake Charles, LA, where he was a life-long resident. He was a 1963 graduate of Marion High School and received his Master’s degree from McNeese State University. He worked as a...
James "Jimbo" Pousson
May 8, 2020
James “Jimbo” Pousson, 73, of Lake Charles passed away at 4:36 PM on Friday, May 8, 2020 in a local hospital.
Jimbo was born on November 3, 1946 in Mamou and was raised in Elton until his sophomore year in high school when he moved to Lake Charles. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School. Upon graduating, he joined...
Joseph Zannie Leger
May 8, 2020
Joseph “Zannie” Leger, 79, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Friday, May 8, 2020 in a local hospital.
Mr. Leger was born September 28, 1940 in Eunice, LA. He was raised in Bell City, LA, where he graduated from Bell City High School and lettered in football, track and basketball. He worked as a farmer until 1980 and then worked...
Daniel Joseph Barrilleaux
May 8, 2020
Daniel Joseph Barrilleaux, 80, died Friday, May 8, 2020, in a local hospital following a lengthy illness.
The son of Carbett Joseph and Eula Marie Cheramie Barrilleaux, Mr. Barrilleaux was born and reared in New Orleans. He followed his dad’s footsteps by serving his country for seventeen years in the U. S. Navy. He worked as an electrician for more...
Leroy Joseph Domingue
May 7, 2020
Leroy Joseph Domingue, 88, passed away on May 7, 2020 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted Catholic and a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church and helped established St. Paul DeVincent Society at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Leroy worked for Addressograph-multigraph for 30 years. He proudly served his country in the...
Holly Michelle Whittington
May 7, 2020
Holly Michelle Whittington, 31, of Moss Bluff, LA, died on Thursday, May 7, 2020.
Holly was born September 21, 1988 in Lake Charles, LA and lived most of her life in Moss Bluff. She was a 2006 graduate of Sam Houston High School, where she enjoyed being a cheerleader. Holly worked at various locations throughout the years, but one of...
Diane Elizabeth Andrus
May 7, 2020
Diane Elizabeth Andrus, 57, of Lake Charles, LA passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020 in her residence.
Diane was born on April 12, 1963 in Lake Charles, LA to Dale and Dorothy Istre Andrus. She lived her entire life in Lake Charles. She lived a very happy life, and touched many people’s lives. She will be dearly missed.
Those left...
Gernice Benoit Conner
May 6, 2020
Gernice Benoit Conner, 94, of Lake Charles, LA passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 in a local nursing home.
Mrs. Conner was born on August 17, 1925 in Church Point, LA to Joseph and Lula Arabie Benoit. She was raised in Grand Lake. In 1942, she married her sweetheart and made Lake Charles her home, bringing her little sister with...
John Linwood Durrett
May 6, 2020
John Linwood Durrett, 96, of Lake Charles, passed away on May 6, 2020. He was born to parents, John Franklin Durrett and Ulna Woods Durrett on June 23, 1923, in Strong, Arkansas. The small family moved to Bastrop, Louisiana where Linwood graduated from Bastrop High School and earned a football scholarship to Louisiana Tech University. He left the university early...
Katherine Johnson Theriot
May 6, 2020
Katherine Johnson Theriot, 81, of Lake Charles, LA passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 in a local hospice facility.
Katherine was born on January 19, 1939 in DeQuincy, LA to Agnes Roy and Paul Johnson. She grew up in DeQuincy, LA, and lived her last 18 years in Lake Charles. She loved the outdoors, painting and remodeling houses. In her...
Rose Whitlock
May 6, 2020
Rose Whitlock, 86, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020, in a local care facility.
Rose was born on September 2, 1933, in Birmingham, Alabama, to William and Minnie Watkins. She was employed for many years at the Calcasieu Parish School Board. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and as an excellent cook. Rose was a...
Dan Calvin Tradewell
May 5, 2020
Dan Calvin Tradewell, 68, of Westlake passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 in his residence.
Mr. Tradewell was born on July 8, 1951 and was a lifelong resident of Westlake. He was a 1969 graduate of Westlake High School. Mr. Tradewell continued his friendships made during high school and enjoyed attending the reunions and keeping in touch with...
Joe Ann Deville
May 5, 2020
Joe Ann Deville, 77, passed away on May 5, 2020 in a local hospital. Joe Ann loved to play bingo and was an Elvis fan. She was very family oriented and loved being with her friends and family.
Joe Ann is survived by her children, Lisa Ziegler and husband Todd, Julia Nunez and husband Tim, Gus Deville and wife Vernice...
Gladys "Glad" Strean
May 4, 2020
Gladys “Glad” May Strean, 92, of Pearland, TX, died at 1:10 PM on Monday, May 4, 2020 in a care facility.
Mrs. Strean was born July 26, 1927 in Coffeyville, KS. She lived most of her adult life in Lake Charles and most recently moved to Texas to be closer to family. She worked for a number of years as...
