Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
John Ronald Akers
Oct 14, 2019
John Ronald Akers, 82, of Sulphur passed away on October 14, 2019 in a local hospital surrounded by his family. Ronald worked at Olin/Arcadian Chemical for 26 years until 1992, R. E. Heidt and the Sheriff’s department for 11 years. He proudly served in the United States Army for two years as a military policeman. Ronald loved fishing and hunting,...
George Hardy Vincent
Oct 13, 2019
Dr. George Hardy Vincent, 84, was called home to be with God, his Father on Sunday, October 13, 2019 to join his family and friends who preceded him in death, while being surrounded by his loving family.
George was born and raised in Sulphur, LA. He graduated from Sulphur High School in 1953. He was the captain of the 1952...
Gerald "Jerry" Jeghers
Oct 13, 2019
Gerald “Jerry” Jeghers, 70, of Sulphur passed away on October 13, 2019 in the comfort of his home. Jerry enjoyed riding his motorcycle, fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed cooking for many fundraisers and benefits. Jerry served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War on the USS Bexar. He was proud to be a veteran and have served...
George Hardy Vincent
Oct 13, 2019
Dr. George Hardy Vincent, 84, was called home to be with God, his Father on Sunday, October 13, 2019 to join his family and friends who preceded him in death, while being surrounded by his loving family.
George was born and raised in Sulphur, LA. He graduated from Sulphur High School in 1953. He was the captain of the 1952...
Betty Cooke
Oct 13, 2019
Betty Mae LaBauve Cooke, 96, of Lake Charles died Sunday, October 13, 2019 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Cooke was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Lake Charles High School and worked twenty-three years for Muller’s Department Store. She was a member of the American Business Womens Association. A few of her favorite things were...
Loraine Zimmermann Suarez
Oct 12, 2019
Loraine Zimmermann Suarez, 71, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 10:49 PM on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at a local hospital.
Mrs. Suarez was born July 15, 1948 in Lake Charles to the union of Joseph and Gloria Verret Zimmermann. Loraine was a 1966 graduate of Lake Charles High School, and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics from McNeese...
Theresa "Ruth" Bouquet
Oct 12, 2019
Theresa “Ruth” Sonnier Bouquet, 87, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 3:30 AM on Saturday, October 12, 2019 in her residence.
Mrs. Bouquet was born April 2, 1932 in Eunice and was raised in Vinton, LA, where she graduated from Vinton High School. She received her degree from Sowela Technical School and has lived the past fifty-six years in Lake...
Mary Bernice "Bonnie" Fontenot
Oct 12, 2019
Bernice “Bonnie” Fontenot,94, of Sulphur passed away on October 12, 2019 in a local care center.
Bernice is survived by her granddaughter, Angela Pago of Sulphur; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Levy J. Fontenot; daughter, Judy Landry Pago; and son-in-law, James “Buddy” Pago.
Graveside service will be held on Friday, November...
Nettie Fay Goodman
Oct 12, 2019
Nettie Fay Goodman, 81, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 3:45 AM on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at a local hospital.
Mrs. Goodman was born May 1, 1938 in Lake Charles to the union of Pete and Palmier Derouen Janise. Nettie was a faithful member of St. Theodore Catholic Church in Moss Bluff. She was an office clerk at Lakeside...
Margaret Marie Bertrand
Oct 12, 2019
Margaret Marie Bertrand, 67, of Iowa, passed away October 12, 2019 at Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles, surrounded by her loved ones.
Margaret was preceded in death by her father, Roland LaFleur; and one brother, Raymond LaFleur.
Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Pearl LaFleur; one daughter, Tina Baus and husband Jerry; one son, Lee Richards; 4...
Wilbert Dartez
Oct 11, 2019
Wilbert Dartez, 89, of Moss Bluff, LA, died at 3:43 AM on Friday, October 11, 2019 in his residence.
Mr. Dartez was born June 20, 1930 in Holmwood, LA and has lived the past fifty-seven years in Moss Bluff. He served his country from 1952 to 1954 in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and served in the Reserves...
Timmy "Tim" Barton Crochet
Oct 10, 2019
Timmy “Tim” Barton Crochet, 74, of Sulphur passed away on October 10, 2019 in a local hospital. He enjoyed playing music, motorcycles and cars.
Tim is survived by his three children, Clinny Crochet, II and wife Cathy, John Ray Crochet and wife Betty Jo and Troy Edward Crochet; 3 grandchildren, Megan, Dustin, and Kourtney; 3 siblings, Jean Constance, Ella Crochet...
Dwight Heard
Oct 10, 2019
He fought a good fight; he kept the faith, and now he is healed, in Heaven, as Jesus promised!
Dwight Anthony Heard, 68, of Lake Charles went to be with the Lord at 5:50 AM on Thursday, October 10, 2019 in his residence surrounded by his family.
Heaven recruited a master carpenter to be on its mansion design team...
Anand Singh Katiyar
Oct 9, 2019
Dr. Anand Katiyar, 81, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully surrounded by family and very close friends on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Katiyar was born on March 10, 1938 in Bholepur, India to Shanti and Jamvati Katiyar. He started teaching at the age of 19 in India. He supported and helped educate his entire...
John Patterson Young
Oct 9, 2019
John Patterson Young, 72, of Sulphur passed away on October 9, 2019 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 24, 1946 in DeQuincy, LA and went to Westlake High School. John worked from 1980-2007 as a heavy equipment and pipeline mechanic. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Gillis where he served...
Joseph Allen Thompson
Oct 8, 2019
Joseph Allen Thompson, 60, passed away on October 8, 2019 in his residence. Joseph worked for Triad electric company and work for the town of Vinton as an electrician. He enjoyed fishing.
Joseph is survived by his wife of 18 years, Roxanne Aucoin Thompson; his children, Dalton Thompson, Wayne Landry, Justin Landry all of Sulphur and Tiffany Cardwell of Ball,...
Jody Allen Parker
Oct 8, 2019
Jody Allen Parker, 64, of Lake Charles passed away at 9:59 AM on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 in a Lafayette hospital.
Jody was born on April 14, 1955 in Kinder and attended Reeves High School. He was a Paramedic and traveled around the states working in various cities until settling in the Lake Charles area.
He was an avid golfer...
Adele Toups Broussard
Oct 7, 2019
Adele Toups Broussard, 100, of Lake Charles passed away on October 7, 2019. She was a devoted Catholic belonging to many catholic churches in the surrounding area. Adele enjoyed cooking, sewing, and working with her plants and flowers. She started 12 groups of canasta and loved being with her family and friends.
Adele is survived by her two sons, Dr....
Loyd Bruce Williams, Sr.
Oct 6, 2019
Loyd Bruce Williams, Sr., 67, of Lake Charles, LA, was taken home by his Grandma Bruney on her birthday, October 6, 2019.
Mr. Williams was born February 17, 1952 in Abilene, TX and has lived in Lake Charles for over thirty-five years. He served eight years in the U.S. Army serving one tour in Vietnam. Loyd worked in the oil...
