Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Earl Thomas "Tommy" Mouton, Jr.
Oct 30, 2019
Earl Thomas “Tommy” Mouton, Jr., 56, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019 in Thailand.
Tommy served in the Army National Guard before graduating from Western Carolina University with a degree in Education. Tommy’s teaching career eventually brought him to Thailand where he taught students of all ages, English. Before going to Thailand, Tommy was a successful kickboxer holding many...
Doris O'Dessa Vice
Oct 30, 2019
Doris O’Dessa Callahan Vice, 100, of Lake Charles passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 in a local nursing home.
She was a graduate of Lutcher Starks High School in Orange, TX, and a 1956 graduate of SOWELA Technical College as an LPN. She was married to Essay Paul Vice of Vinton, LA. She was a member of St. Michael...
Allison Hollingsworth
Oct 30, 2019
Allison Hollingsworth, 47, of Lake Charles died Wednesday, October 30, 2019 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Ms. Hollingsworth was a native of Lake Charles and lived the past twenty years in Des Moines, Iowa. She was a graduate of Barbe High School and Drake University where she attained an Associate degree in Business. During her younger years, she enjoyed cheerleading, playing,...
Rita Guidry Stutes
Oct 28, 2019
Rita Guidry Stutes, 97, of Lake Charles passed away at 12:00 PM on Monday, October 28, 2019 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Stutes was born on June 27, 1922 in Rayne, LA. She was actively involved in her Catholic faith and was a dedicated member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Mrs. Stutes was a member of the Catholic...
James "Jim" Burton Landreneau
Oct 28, 2019
James “Jim” Burton Landreneau, 85, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, October 28, 2019.
Jim was born on June 19, 1934 to Louie and Ada Landreneau in Vidrine, LA. He will be remembered as a loving man who enjoyed spending time with his family and friend, cooking, playing cards, working in his yard and of course watching the...
Gracie Nicole Johnson
Oct 28, 2019
Gracie Nicole Johnson, 19, of Lake Charles, died peacefully in her home after a valiant fight against brain cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family when she went home to the Lord.
Gracie was a 2018 graduate of Hamilton Christian School, where she was Valedictorian. She had been accepted to the LSU Honors College and Tulane University, where she...
Ferdinand Walter Nodier
Oct 28, 2019
Ferdinand “Fred” Walter Nodier, 86, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2019, surrounded by his family.
Fred was born in New Orleans on Nov. 9, 1932. He was proud to have grown up a few blocks from City Park, where he ate French bread and drank chicory coffee every morning of his childhood, where his father helped build some of...
David Wayne Smith, Sr.
Oct 27, 2019
David Smith, Sr., 58, of Reeves, passed away October 27, 2019, at home surrounded by his family.
His cremation has been entrusted to Simple Traditions by Johnson Funeral Home.
Joseph Edes "Eddie" Abshire
Oct 27, 2019
Joseph Edes “Eddie” Abshire, 84, of Lake Charles died Sunday, October 27, 2019 in a local hospital.
Mr. Abshire was born and raised in Kaplan, LA, lived most of his life in Lake Charles and lived the past five years in Baton Rouge. During his younger years he worked as a Longshoreman for the Port of Lake Charles and in...
Robert James "Bobby" Barbee
Oct 27, 2019
Robert James “Bobby” Barbee, 58, of Lake Charles passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 in a local hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Bobby was born on November 22, 1960 in Lake Arthur and presently resided in Lake Charles. He was known as a paint and body specialist in the lake area for several years before owning and operating...
Lou Ethel Johnson
Oct 27, 2019
Lou Ethel Johnson, 83, passed away on October 27, 2019 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was a native and lifelong resident of Edgerly and an active member of Antioch Baptist Church.
Lou is survived by her husband on 66 years Andrew Johnson of Edgerly; son, Ricky Johnson and wife Rebecca of Vinton; 2 grandchildren, Ashley Laughlin...
Carolyn North Berryhill
Oct 27, 2019
Carolyn North Berryhill, 87, of Lake Charles passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 in a local hospice facility.
She was born on April 4, 1932, in Memphis, TN to Edgar and Lois North. Carolyn was a graduate of Marks High School in Marks, MS, where she was head cheerleader. She was an entrepreneur and business owner. She owned and...
Adrienne Dorgant Brame
Oct 26, 2019
Adrienne Dorgant Brame, 66, of Lafayette, LA, died at 5:20 AM on Saturday, October 26, 2019 in a Lafayette care facility.
Mrs. Brame was born August 25, 1953 in Lake Charles, LA, where she was raised and graduated from St. Louis High School in 1971 and earned her Bachelor of Science in Math and Science Education from McNeese State University...
Carl Bordelon
Oct 26, 2019
Carl Bordelon, 71, of Sulphur passed away on October 26, 2019 in a local hospital. He was born in Lake Charles and a 1967 graduate of Sulphur High School. Carl attended McNeese State University. Carl proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and loved to participate in Civil War Reenactments. He worked and retired from...
Theresa Nell Jane "Jean"Mallet Soileau
Oct 26, 2019
Jean Soileau, 86, died Saturday, October 26, 2019 in a local care center. Survivors include daughters Angela Roques (Keith), Nanette Hebert (Darrell) , Becky Doucet (Chuck), and Trina Soileau. She also leaves behind 7 grandchildren and 2 great grand children.
Sheila Joy Davis
Oct 25, 2019
Sheila Joy Tarver Davis, 56, of Lake Charles passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 in a local hospital.
She was born on September 22, 1963, in Hazen, Arkansas to Vince Edward and Eula Blanche Talkington Tarver. She will be remembered for her feisty personality. She was fiercely loyal to those she loved. Sheila was a 1981 graduate of LaGrange...
Tamara Jean Martinez
Oct 25, 2019
Tamara Jean Martinez, 62 of Lake Charles, passed away Friday October 25, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.
Tamara was born is Bakersfield, CA, on July 8, 1957 to Bill and Dorothy Lou Graves. She moved to Lake Charles 3 years ago to be with her family. Tamara loved baking, especially fudge and cookies. She enjoyed spending...
Cleve Wayne Vincent
Oct 23, 2019
Cleve “Wayne” Vincent, 77, of Sulphur passed away on October 23, 2019 in his residence surrounded by his family. Wayne was a native and lifelong resident of Sulphur. He worked as a boilermaker most of his life and enjoyed working in his garden and yard. Wayne loved his family very much and will be greatly missed.
Wayne is survived by...
Theresa Leger Derouen
Oct 23, 2019
Theresa Leger Derouen, 88, of Lake Charles died Wednesday, October 23, 2019 in a local healthcare facility.
Mrs. Derouen was born and raised in Rayne, LA and has lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She raised her children and then started working as a short order cook at Big R Burgers and later in life was a cook...
