Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Gordon Lee Moore
Feb 14, 2020
Gordon Lee Moore, 72, slipped away peacefully at home with his wife and sister-in-law holding his hands, at 9:12 PM on Friday, February 14, 2020, following a lengthy illness. He is now safe in the arms of his Savior.
Born September 5, 1947 in Hayes, Louisiana to Felix and Georgianna Fontenot Moore, Gordon graduated from Bell City High School in...
Richard Hampton Jones
Feb 13, 2020
Richard Hampton Jones, 93, joined his Savior on February 13, 2020, after passing away at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home in Jennings, Louisiana.
Richard was born in Grannis, Arkansas on June 24,1926, to Julian and Jewel Jones. He graduated from Gillham High School, attended Southern (Arkansas) State, and the University of Arkansas, graduating with a B.S.degree in Chemical Engineering. He...
Jacob Tyler Cormier
Feb 13, 2020
Jacob Tyler Cormier, 28, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 5:05 PM on Thursday, February 13, 2020.
Jacob was born December 28, 1991 in Jacksonville, FL; his love was so contagious. His smile and laugh was a sparkle in everyone’s life he knew. He will be missed by many that knew him. He loved with his whole heart. Jacob loved...
Kyrenn Blaine Rebardi
Feb 13, 2020
Kyrenn Blaine Rebardi, our little angel died at the age of six weeks.
He was the love and joy of everyone around him and will be missed dearly.
Kyrenn is survived by his mother, Domanique Rebardi of Morgan City and father, Sean Arabie of Lake Charles; grandmothers, Lila Jackson and Christy Phillips. He was preceded in death by his...
Donna Lee Barker
Feb 12, 2020
Donna Lee Barker, 62, of Sulphur, LA passed away in a local hospital on February 12, 2020,
Donna was born on September 6, 1957 in Lake Charles, LA to Wiley and Geraldine Self. She loved parenting, sewing, cooking, and reading to her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Vaughn Barker of Sulphur, LA;...
Keith Douget
Feb 11, 2020
Keith Douget, 62, of Moss Bluff passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 in his daughter’s residence in Deltona, FL.
Mr. Douget was born on June 11, 1957 in Kinder and lived most of his life in Moss Bluff. He was a 1976 graduate of Lake Charles High School. Mr. Douget worked as a heavy equipment operator for the City...
Wilbur Teal "Wt" Mccain, Jr.
Feb 11, 2020
Wilbur Teal "W.T." McCain, Jr., age 72, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 11 at home in Lake Charles. W.T. was born in Natchitoches, Louisiana growing up in Colfax, Louisiana. He was the son of Judge Wilbur Teal McCain and Erin Sandlin McCain.
W.T. graduated from McNeese State University in Lake Charles and married Carol Lee O'Quain of Sulphur, Louisiana. They...
Bertha Lynn Landry
Feb 10, 2020
Bertha Lynn Landry, 51, of Sulphur passed away on February 10, 2020 in a local hospital. Bertha loved spending time with her family, taking care of her nieces, nephews, especially the babies. She had a heart of gold, loved everyone with her whole heart and soul. Bertha never said good-bye it was always “later”.
Bertha is survived by her husband...
Edwin A. "Ed" Grimshaw
Feb 9, 2020
Ed Grimshaw, 85, passed away peacefully in a local hospital surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 9, 2020.
He was born on October 10, 1934 in El Campo, TX to Annie and George Grimshaw. He grew up in Bunkie, LA where he graduated from High School. He met the love of his life, Martina while earning his engineering degree...
Rucie "R.E." Earl Odom
Feb 9, 2020
Rucie “R.E.” Earl Odom ,87, of Orange, TX passed away on February 09, 2020 in a local care facility. R.E. was born on March 17, 1932 to Frank Williams and Babbette Odom in Orange, TX where he was a lifelong resident.
R.E. was a Director of Bridge City Bank, Pavillion Bank, Peoples Bank, AmTex Bancshares, Inc., The Odom Building...
Debbie Verrett
Feb 8, 2020
Debbie Theresa Verrett, 60, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
She was born on September 26, 1959 in Lake Charles, LA to Noles and Eunice Verrett. Debbie was very athletic and enjoyed bowling, fishing, swimming, baseball, basketball, dancing, and was very successful competing in the Special Olympics. She has been described as a people...
Anthony Joseph "T-Bird" Lebato
Feb 8, 2020
Anthony Joseph LeBato passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020, at the age of 91, with his loving family by his side. Anthony Joseph LeBato was born September 11, 1928 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to proud Italian parents, Joseph and Annie LeBato.
T-Bird was an All-Around Athlete all his life. He graduated from Lake Charles High in 1949 and was...
Cecile Deshotel Fontenot
Feb 8, 2020
Cecile Deshotel Fontenot, 87, of Lake Charles went to be with her Lord and Savior and family in Heaven, Saturday, February 08, 2020. She passed in a Lafayette hospital following a brief illness.
Mrs. Fontenot was born in Iowa, LA and was a graduate of Iowa High School. She lived most of her life in the Jennings and Lake Charles...
Evelyn Marie Leger Johnson
Feb 7, 2020
Evelyn Marie Leger Johnson, 91, of Lake Charles passed away at 7:50 PM on Friday, February 7, 2020 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Johnson was born on April 25, 1928 in Rayne, LA. She worked at College Oaks Elementary School in the cafeteria for 14 years and became the cafeteria manager.
She was a life member of W.B. Williamson...
Guy Stephen Sonnier
Feb 7, 2020
Guy Stephen Sonnier, 68, of Lake Charles passed away, Friday, February 7, 2020 at 9:57 PM in a local Hospice Facility.
Stephen was born in Kinder and lived most of his life in Lake Charles and was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School. He worked for the Lake Charles Police Department and retired in Security at Citgo Petroleum Refinery....
Tabitha Brooke Rider
Feb 7, 2020
Tabitha Brooke Rider, 32, of Lake Charles entered into Heaven Friday, February 7, 2020 from the comfort of her home.
Miss Rider was born in Kinder, LA and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Barbe High School where she was a talented performer for the Band of Blue Color Guard. She served as...
Wayne Hill Bergeron
Feb 5, 2020
Wayne Hill Bergeron, was born on May 9, 1949, to parents Willie Pearl Hill and Hevrin J. Bergeron, Jr., in Opelousas, Louisiana. After moving to Lake Charles, Louisiana, where he spent most of his childhood, Wayne, graduated from LaGrange Senior High School in 1967. Wayne continued his education at McNeese State University, until he was drafted during the Vietnam War.
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Raymond Guillory, Sr.
Feb 4, 2020
Raymond Guillory, Sr., 87, of Vinton, passed away on February 4, 2020 in a local hospital surrounded by his family. Raymond was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vinton and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a lifelong electrician and served the City of Vinton for over 20 years as their chief electrician. Raymond enjoyed...
John Fitzgerald Mcfarlain
Feb 3, 2020
John Fitzgerald McFarlain, 54, passed away on February 3, 2020.
John was born September 2, 1965. He was a huge LSU and Dallas Cowboys fan. He loved working in the yard. He was a wonderful brother, son, uncle and friend.
He is survived by his siblings; Jude McFarlain, Mari Bittner, Abraham McFarlain, Elizabeth Thibodeaux; His mothers, Betty Turner and Olivia...
