Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Nelda Faye Chesson Stanley
May 3, 2020
Nelda Stanley, 77, of Lake Charles, LA passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020 in a local hospital with her children by her side.
Nelda was born on September 11, 1942 in Franklin, LA to Ina Foreman and Placid Chesson. She grew up in Grand Lake, LA and attended Grand Lake High School, before moving to Lake Charles. She was a...
Carrie Hewitt
May 2, 2020
Carrie Hewitt, 69, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 in a local hospital. Carrie loved to play bingo and dance. She enjoyed cooking, canning and making jelly. Carrie also enjoyed feeding the ducks. Carrie was a very social and giving person. She gave her sister a life-giving gift of a kidney years ago. Carrie loved her grandbabies.
Carrie...
Michael E. Reynolds
Apr 30, 2020
Michael Earl “Mike” Reynolds, 62, was called to his heavenly home on Thursday, April 30, 2020, following a brief illness.
Born to Jack and Amy Lois Peet Reynolds in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Mike graduated from St. Louis High School in 1976 and was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church. He served his country for more than twenty years as...
David Ryan "Tougz" Carter
Apr 30, 2020
David Ryan “Tougz” Carter, 27, of Lake Charles passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020 in his residence.
Ryan was born on December 16, 1992 in Lake Charles where he lived all of his life. He attended Sam Houston High School and furthered his education at Unitech Training Academy studying phlebotomy. Ryan was a loving father who adored his two...
James Carl Newton
Apr 30, 2020
James Carl Newton, was born on August 9, 1929 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Reed Thomas and Mary Victoria Newton.
Jimmy died on Thursday, April 30, 2020 in Niota, Tennessee at the home of his son Reed T. Newton.
Jimmy served in the United States Army as a Corporal during the Korean War and was honorably discharged. Jimmy had a...
Irene Walton
Apr 30, 2020
Irene Robertson Walton, 82, of Vinton, LA passed away on April 30, 2020 in a local care facility.
Irene was the daughter of Ronald and Alna (Chaisson) Robertson. She loved to travel, garden, and spend time with her family and friends. Irene was known for her laughter which was loud and infectious.
Those left to cherish her memory are her...
Martha "Marti" Terro
Apr 29, 2020
Martha “Marti” Ann Terro, 65, of Sulphur passed away on April 29, 2020 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She enjoyed traveling, fishing and spending time on the water. Marti was a caring and loving person with a smile that brightened up the world. She loved being with her family, friends and all who knew her will never...
Juanita Antoine
Apr 29, 2020
Juanita Manuel Antoine, 76, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 9:50 AM on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Antoine was born September 6, 1943 in Sulphur, LA, where she was raised until moving to Lake Charles in the 1950’s. She earned her Associates degree in Business Administration from Delta School of Business. She worked as...
Abbie Rose Sebastien
Apr 29, 2020
Abbie Rose Sebastien
Abbie Rose Sebastien, 86, of Lake Charles passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2020 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Sebastien was born in Plaisance, LA to Joseph Reed and Eva Dupre Reed on July 25, 1934. She lived most of her life in Opelousas and has lived the past ten years in Lake Charles to be near her...
Paula Diane Lormand
Apr 29, 2020
Paula Diane Lormand, 66, of Dequincy passed away Wednesday, April 29. Her cremation has been entrusted to Simple Traditions by Johnson Funeral Home.
Arthur W. Primeaux Md
Apr 29, 2020
Arthur Webster Primeaux, MD, a native of Lake Charles, LA, returned home to see the Lord he served the morning of April 29th, 2020. He lived, loved, and worked in the Lake Charles area his whole life and has left a lasting impact on those he touched. He was a graduate of St. Louis Catholic High School, McNeese State...
Arthur "Wayne" Achter
Apr 29, 2020
Arthur” Wayne” Achter,77, of Moss Bluff, LA passed away on April 29, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.
Wayne was born on November 16, 1942 to Arthur and Mora Achter in Barnhart, MO. He enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR racing, and most of all riding horses while enjoying the great outdoors. Arthur retired from many years of service from Turner Industries,...
Cary "Bubba" Naquin
Apr 28, 2020
Cary Patrick “Bubba” Naquin, 50, of Lake Charles passed away at 4:58 PM on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 in his residence.
Bubba was born on January 26, 1970 in Houma, LA where he was raised until moving to Orlando, FL where he was a graduate of Lake Howell High School. He moved to Lake Charles in 1991 where he began...
Nancy Kanoy Hurlburt
Apr 27, 2020
A private family memorial service will be held at Consolata Cemetery for Nancy Ellen Kanoy Hurlbut at a later date.
Mrs. Hurlburt died on April 27, 2020. The body was cremated by Johnson Funeral Home.
She is survived by her husband, George W. Hurlbut; two daughters, Heather Beth House (Eddie) and Amber Celeste Duhon (Andrew); five grandchildren, Edwin...
Gary Dale Duplichan
Apr 27, 2020
Gary Dale Duplichan, 66, of Sulphur, Louisiana, lost his short battle with cancer in his home on April 27, 2020. Gary was born in Kinder, Louisiana, to Preston and Ethel Duplichan on March 19, 1954, on the feast of St. Joseph.
Gary grew up in Kinder until moving to Sulphur his sophomore year. He played football for Sulphur where...
Mertie Scarborough
Apr 27, 2020
Mertie Scarborough, 83, passed away on April 27, 2020 in a local care facility. Mertie enjoyed crocheting, reading, shopping, plants and gardening. She loved to feed the birds, squirrels, and watch them play.
Mertie is survived by her two children, Sandy Tyler and husband Don of Humble, TX and Trudi Scarborough and J.C. Farlow of Sulphur; her grandchildren, Aaron...
Daniel David Barrios
Apr 27, 2020
Daniel David Barrios, 79, passed away at his residence in Denham Springs, LA on April 27, 2020. He was born on August 15, 1940 in Labadieville, LA to Lucy Marie Naquin and John David Barrios.
Daniel lived most of his life in the Lake Charles area. He worked at Jake’s Produce, and then for the Calcasieu Parish School Board as...
Chad William Elter
Apr 26, 2020
Chad William Elter, 45, died at 10:50 AM on Sunday, April 26, 2020.
Chad was born May 29, 1974 in Lake Charles. He was a 1992 graduate of St. Louis High School and was not only recognized in Who’s Who for his academics, but he was also the 1990 District 5-AA Champion for the 1600 and 3200 meter runs. He...
Jane M. Young
Apr 26, 2020
Jane Young, 73, of Ragley, LA passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 in a local hospital.
Jane was born on October 19, 1946 in Lake Charles, LA to John and Nina McKamey.
She was a graduate of Westlake High School. She was a tax preparer and notary at H&R block for many years before deciding to go in business for...
Theresa Sonnier Guillory
Apr 25, 2020
Theresa Sonnier Guillory, 87, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, April 25 at a local nursing home.
Her cremation has been entrusted to Simple Traditions by Johnson Funeral Home.
