Local Obituaries

Jan 29, 2024

Herman Godfrey “Tuck” Metoyer, passed away peacefully at home on January 29, 2024.

He was born on December 12, 1940, to Louis Edward Metoyer II and Ophelia Porche Metoyer in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Those left to continue his beautiful legacy of kindness and love are his beloved wife of 55 years, Annie Victorian Metoyer, and his three daughters, Deme Wesley...

Jan 29, 2024

Jan 28, 2024

David Roy Adams, 61, of Moss Bluff passed away at 8:20 AM on Sunday, January 28, 2024 in his residence.

David was born on August 24, 1962 in Welsh, LA and has lived in Moss Bluff for 30 years. He was a graduate of Rayne High School and attended Sowela Technical Institute where he earned an associate degree in aviation...

Jan 27, 2024

Died peacefully in the comfort of her home on 1/27/24.

Born 02/28/1941 in New York, New York to Horace Jones and Hildegard Zanker.

She was raised in California and moved to Indonesia with her family and then onto Kodaikanal, India where she attended the Kodaikanal International school. She graduated from Mount Diablo high school in Concord, California. Norma had a...

Jan 27, 2024

Timothy Ray Cryer, Sr., 71, passed away on January 27, 2024 in a local hospital.

He was born on January 28, 1952 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Thomas and Marjorie Gibson Cryer. He graduated from Sam Houston High school and worked at Olin for 33 years as an Operator. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. He loved to joke around...

Jan 27, 2024

Tina Marie Keever, 66, of Sulphur, Louisiana, died on Saturday, January 27, 2024, after courageously enduring a series of chronic health issues.

Tina was born on May 13, 1957 to Rena and Robert Vincent. Always strong-willed, she left school and home early to start her own family. Tina had a big heart, an outgoing personality, and was not afraid to...

Jan 26, 2024

Jan 26, 2024

Jan 26, 2024

James D. McKelvy, Buddy, as he was affectionately known as, 90, passed from this life at Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jennings, LA. on January 26, 2024, with his loved ones by his side. Buddy proudly served in the United States Air Force in EOD, Explosive Ordinance Disposal, in Lake Charles, LA., South Korea, England, San Antonio, TX., Wake...

Jan 26, 2024

James Anthony “Jimmy” Fusilier, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 at the age of 78 in his home. Born in Ville Platte, LA, to Joffrey and Irene Fontenot Fusilier, he grew up there and graduated from Ville Platte High School in 1963. Following graduation, he moved to Lake Charles to attend McNeese State University.  Jimmy began his career working...

Jan 24, 2024

Janis Katherine Guillory Fontana, 75, of Lake Charles passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024 in a local healthcare facility following a brief illness.

Janis was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School and Demmon’s Beauty School. She worked for Mrs. Abate’s Salon for a short while. She then began at Gaidry’s Men’s Wear where...

Jan 23, 2024

Mary Joyce Broussard Simien, 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. She was born on January 17, 1941 in Lewisburg, Louisiana, to Wilfred and Augustine Broussard.

Joyce was a loving mother and grandmother who spent most of her life “mining her babies”. She enjoyed cooking, playing bingo, listening to Zydeco music and all things gold. She was a...

Jan 23, 2024

Barbara Credeur Hebert, 71, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 23, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles, a graduate of Marian High School and of the Catholic Faith. While she worked outside the home in many capacities, from being one of the women that lovingly prepared meals...

Jan 23, 2024

Sybil Soileau, 84, of Lake Charles, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.  Sybil was born on January 22, 1940 in Sulphur, Louisiana to Sidney and Clementine Doucet.  Sybil was a graduate of Eunice High School in 1958. She was crowned Miss Eunice in 1959 and held other festival titles. She then went on to have...

Jan 23, 2024

Norma Jean Keene 92 years old, passed away on January 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in Lake Charles, LA. She was born and raised in Lake Charles, LA. Norma was a graduate of Lake Charles High, where she was a member of the Kilties marching group. She was a retiree of AT&T Telephone Company. She loved gardening, going...

Jan 23, 2024

Lazette Randolph Procter, 75, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 in Lake Charles. Mrs. Procter was born on June 8, 1948 in Alexandria, LA to Vernon Miller Randolph and Mary Catherine Null Randolph.

Lazette was a 1967 graduate of La Grange High School. She taught Sunday School and served as the Church Secretary and head of the Benevolence Committee...

Jan 21, 2024

Jan 21, 2024

Joseph Dean “Bull” Johnson Joseph Dean “Bull” Johnson, 45, died on January 21, 2024. Joseph was born on October 28, 1978, in Alexandria, LA to Michael Johnson and Lynda Ellington.

He married the love of his life on March 31, 2012, and they resided in Vinton, La where he cherished day dates, time with his boys and his time on...

Jan 21, 2024

Gary Lynn O’Quain, 58 of Sulphur, LA passed away on January 21, 2024. Gary was born on September 26, 1965, in Lake Charles, LA to Jarsen and Lula Mae O’Quain.

Gary dearly loved his grandchildren, music, tennis, coffee and football. He greatly loved his church and church family at Parkview Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish his wishes are his...

Jan 21, 2024

Viola Mae Doucet Conner Thibodeaux, aged 100 years, passed away in Lake Charles, Louisiana on January 21, 2024. She was born in Bell City, Louisiana on September 4, 1923 and passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 in Lake Charles.

She is Preceded in death by her parents: Polique ‘Poleg’ Doucet of Chatagnier, La. and Ella LaCasse Doucet of Mowata, La.,...