Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Milam Columbus "Lucky' Young
Jan 19, 2020
Milam Columbus “Lucky” Young, 92, a resident of Sulphur passed away January 19, 2020 after a short illness.
He was born May 13, 1927 in Kenedy, Texas. Graduated from South Park High School, Beaumont, Texas in 1945. Joined U S Navy in 1945 and served honorable in WW II and continued in the navy reserves until 1987 retiring after...
Barbara Lou Hardy
Jan 18, 2020
Barbara Lou Hardy, 84, of Lake Charles passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Hardy was born on March 3, 1935 in Eunice, LA. She was a 1953 graduate of Lockport High School High School in Lockport, LA and furthered her education attending nursing school. Mrs. Hardy met her husband while he was stationed at...
Salvador Laborio Streva
Jan 18, 2020
Salvador Laborio Streva, 83, died January 18, 2020, in a local care facility, following a lengthy illness.
Born in Los Angeles, California to Guisippe and Lucy Leggio Streva, Salvador moved to Lake Charles at the age of four. He was a 1954 graduate of Lake Charles High School. He served in the United States Naval Reserve from 1954-1962 and was...
Ivan "Butch" David
Jan 17, 2020
Ivan “Butch” David 76 of Carlyss passed away on January 17, 2020 in a local hospital. Butch was a devote Catholic and attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He worked as an operator for PPG retiring after 30 plus years and proudly served his county in the US Army during the Vietnam War. In his younger years he enjoyed fishing and...
Jackie Morris
Jan 17, 2020
Jacquelyn (Jackie) Marie Porter Morris, 73, fulfilled her life-long dream of being with our Lord on Friday January 17, 2020.
She was a life-long resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Church where she was an active Eucharistic Minister and Lector. Jackie was a proud 1965 graduate of Lake Charles High school where...
James "Peco" Frank
Jan 17, 2020
James Nolton “Peco” Frank, 81, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 8:57 PM on Friday, January 17, 2020 in a local care facility.
Mr. Frank was born January 22, 1938 in Opelousas, LA to the late Jack and Essie Frank. He was a life-long resident of Lake Charles. He was the owner / operator of Frank’s Cement Construction Company for...
Henrietta Estelle Ewing
Jan 16, 2020
Henrietta Estelle Ewing, 76, of Sulphur, LA passed away on January 16, 2020 in a local care facility.
Henrietta was born on January 27, 1943 in Lake Charles to Henry and Lennie Sallier. She enjoyed being around her church family and friends during her 52 years of membership to First Baptist Church of Sulphur. She was very fond of her...
Windy Marie Hinman
Jan 14, 2020
Windy had many loves in her life. Her life with Leland was spent camping, riding their Harley, sailing, time at the beach, but their children and grandchildren were her biggest love. She let go of all her pain and went on to her reward with her family around her on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.
Windy was born on February 17,...
Jeanine Mcgrew
Jan 13, 2020
Jeanine Lafleur McGrew passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 13, 2020, while battling a sudden illness. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, LA.
She is proceeded in death by her father, Leo Paul Lafleur, and her sister Paula Campbell.
She is survived by her mother, Sylvia Lafleur; 2 daughters, Dallas Thompson & husband Connor and Destin...
Vicki Hunt Cooper
Jan 12, 2020
Vicki Hunt Cooper, 64, of Vinton, Louisiana passed away January 12, 2020 in a local hospital surrounded by her loving family. Vicki was born on October 6, 1955 in Sulphur, LA to Eugene and Kathleen Hunt. She loved being on the river, enjoying the outdoors, and visiting with her friends and family. She also loved sitting outside just taking in...
Conner Mier
Jan 12, 2020
Conner Mier, 25, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020.
Conner was born on November 30, 1994, in Lake Charles, LA, where he lived his entire life. He was a 2013 graduate of Barbe High School in Lake Charles. He will be remembered as the loudest, and funniest in the room… always the center of attention. He was a Star...
James Douglas Harper
Jan 12, 2020
James Douglas Harper, 58, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020.
James was born on September 19, 1961, to Wade and Marlene Howard Harper in Lake Charles, LA, where he lived his entire life. He was a 1979 graduate of LaGrange High School in Lake Charles. He married the love of his life, Lori Credeur on September 17, 1988. He...
Rose Lavergne
Jan 10, 2020
Ada “Rose” Lavergne, 91, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020.
Rose was born on August 8, 1928, to Willie and Estelle Ortego in Opelousas, Louisiana.
She operated a beauty salon out of her home for many years. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was also a dedicated member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church...
Laci Renee Theriot
Jan 10, 2020
Graveside services for Laci Renee Theriot, infant daughter of Brennen Lee Joseph Theriot and Demi Nicole White, of Sweetlake will be at 3:00 PM Tuesday, January 14, at Pujol Cemetery in Big Lake. The Rev. Kris Howerton will officiate.
Laci died Saturday, January 10, in a Lake Charles hospital.
In addition, Laci is survived by maternal grandparents, Delaine Theriot of...
George "Butch" Tomasik, Jr.
Jan 9, 2020
George "Butch" Tomasik Jr, 74, of Lake Charles Louisiana passed away at 1:48 p.m. Thursday January 9th, 2020 in his residence.
Mr. Tomasik’s was born March 26th, 1945 in Baltimore Maryland and moved to Lake Charles in 1963. Mr. Tomasik had several positions in the pipeline industry, welder, inspector, Foreman. He was a mechanic for GM for many years, but...
Rufus Myers
Jan 9, 2020
Rufus Myers, 95, of Lake Charles died January 9, 2020 in a local care facility with his family by his side.
He was born May 25, 1924 in Estherwood, LA to Teola and Amelia Myers. Rufus left his mark throughout Southwest Louisiana as owner and operator of TERM Construction. He was well known for fishing, dancing and colorful Cajun mannerisms,...
Judy Ann Fontenot
Jan 9, 2020
Mrs. Judy Ann Duhon Fontenot, 76, of Lake Charles passed away at 7:50 AM, Thursday, January 9, 2020 in a local hospital with her family by her side. She was born to the late Otis and Corine Duhon on August 25, 1943.
Mrs. Fontenot was a graduate of LaGrange High School and attended Sowela Technical College where she earned her...
Wesley Allen Duncan, Sr.
Jan 8, 2020
Wesley “Wess” Allen Duncan Sr. passed away on January 8, 2020 at the age of 81.
Wes joined the Air Force and served our nation for 21 years as an Electronic Warfare System Tech. He retired to Lake Charles and worked as an electrician.
He loved to bowl, to take care of his yard, spend time with family, to travel...
Jeffrey Bihm
Jan 8, 2020
A Celebration of Life Service for Jeffrey Bihm, 54, of Lake Charles will be at 3:00 PM on Sunday, January 12, at the First Baptist Church in Welsh with the Rev. Rod Aguillard officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 2:00 PM Sunday until time of services. Burial will be private in Thornwell Cemetery under the direction...
