Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Larry "Rabbit" Vidrine, Sr.
Jul 12, 2018
Larry “Rabbit” Vidrine, age 67, passed away surrounded by loved ones on July 12, 2018 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.
Rabbit was born to Stanley “Shorty” and Marie Vidrine, on August 22, 1950 and a lifetime resident of Lake Charles, and parishioner of St. Margaret Catholic Church. In addition to a long standing career as a truck driver...
James "Pop" Fontenot
Jul 12, 2018
James Richard “Pop” Fontenot, 79, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday July 12, 2018, surrounded by his family.
James was a native of Mamou and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. While growing up, his family farmed all over Louisiana and Texas before moving to Lake Charles 62 years ago. He enjoyed a...
Bettylu I. Allen
Jul 11, 2018
Bettylu Irene Allen, 59, died Wednesday, July 11, 2018, in a local hospital, with her family at her side.
Born in Sulphur, Louisiana to Thomas T. Allen, Jr., and Betty Sue Schwerdt Allen, Bettylu was a 1977 graduate of Sulphur High School and attended McNeese State University. She was co-owner of Paradise Florist for 29 years. She was...
Mark Slaven
Jul 11, 2018
“The steadfast Love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end, they are new every morning – Great is your faithfulness” Lamentations 3:22-23
Carl Mark Slaven, 57, of Lake Charles passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018 in a local hospital, surrounded by his family.
Mr. Slaven was born August 8th, 1960 in...
Daniel Joseph Terro
Jul 10, 2018
Daniel J. Terro, 80, passed away on July 10, 2018 in his residence surrounded by his family. He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Carlyss and his favorite holiday was Easter. Daniel enjoyed dancing, shrimping, electrical work, and spending time with his family and friends.
Daniel is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Jeanette...
Larry A. "Bee" Roach, Jr.
Jul 10, 2018
Larry A. “Bee” Roach, Jr. was born on May 19, 1958 and went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 10, 2018.
Larry graduated with honors from Barbe High School in 1976, and earned his B.S. from McNeese State University. He then attended Southern University Law Center where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. Larry was an Owner...
Hazel Lee Huckeba
Jul 9, 2018
Hazel Lee Huckeba, 95, of Lake Charles passed away at 7:00 PM on Monday, July 9, 2018 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Huckeba was born on December 20, 1922 in Stonewall, MS and moved to Lake Charles with her husband in 1946. She was a charter member of Oak Park United Methodist Church.
She was devoted to...
Jonathon Anthony Boudreaux
Jul 8, 2018
Jonathon Anthony Boudreaux, 42, of Sulphur passed away on July 8, 2018. Jonathon worked at Mattress Expert. He enjoyed sports, cooking, and animals, especially his dog, Oliver. Jonathon loved having a good time and dearly loved spending time with his family and friends.
Jonathon is survived by his parents, Marcus Boudreaux and Cynthia Marcantel; his girlfriend, Rachel Howard; his...
Rufus Nathan Stutes
Jul 8, 2018
Rufus Nathan Stutes, 92, of Lake Charles LA passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Nathan, as he was known by his friends, was born on December 22, 1925 to Rufus and Martha Faulk Stutes in Ebenezer, LA.
Nathan was raised in Ebenezer and graduated from Crowley High School. After graduation he proudly served...
Michael James Schley
Jul 8, 2018
Michael James Schley, 52, of Sulphur passed away on July 8, 2018 in a local hospital. Michael enjoyed movies, watching his geese for hours, and visiting with family and friends. Michael will always be remembered for his compassion and love. He helped anyone who needed a friend. Michael had a heart so large life could not compare. He was an...
Danita Andrus
Jul 4, 2018
Danita Andrus, 86, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2018 in Lake Charles, LA.
She was born August 18, 1932 in Indian Village, LA to Willie and Irene Ryder.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Jewel Lonthier.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 68 years, Pete Andrus; sons,...
Rudolph O. Young, Jr.
Jul 3, 2018
Rudolph “Rudy” Odo Young Jr., 86, passed away on July 2, 2018 at the Southwest Louisiana Veteran’s Home.
Rudy was a native of Youngsville, LA and attended St. Joseph Seminary in St. Benedict, LA. He is a graduate of St. Stanislaus High School and later received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He served his...
Floyd Vincent Fontenot
Jul 3, 2018
Floyd Vincent Fontenot, 85, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 5:05 AM on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 in a local care facility.
Mr. Fontenot was born October 17, 1932 in Ville Platte, LA, and graduated from Chataignier High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Fontenot retired as shift superintendant in 1992...
Scott Lyle Wade
Jul 3, 2018
Scott Lyle Wade, 65, passed away on July 3, 2018 at a local care facility.
Mr. Wade was a 1971 graduate of Lake Charles High School. He then served his country in the United States Army. He retired with UPS as a delivery driver. He is fondly remembered for his great sense of humor.
He is survived by...
Troy Andrew Frick
Jul 2, 2018
Troy Andrew Frick, 55, of Lake Charles died Monday July 2, 2018.Troy was a native of Thibodeaux and longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was a 1980 graduate of Alfred M. Barbe High School and a general building contactor and owner of TAF Development, LLC. He had served several tours in Afghanistan as a Department of Defense contractor. Troy enjoyed...
Timothy Breck "Bt" Tyler
Jul 2, 2018
Timothy Breck “B. T.” Tyler, 60, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 3:16 AM on Monday, July 2, 2018 in his residence.
Mr. Tyler was born December 17, 1957 in Lake Charles, LA, where he lived most of his life, except for a few years spent in Minnesota. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Tyler worked...
Donald Clark
Jul 2, 2018
Donald Lucius Clark entered into heaven Tuesday, July 2 after passing peacefully at home surrounded by his family. His life centered on the love for his family and all things outdoors. Don was born December 28, 1932 in Crowley, Louisiana to the late Lucius Leroy Clark and Emethilde Hebert Clark. He was Quarterback of the 1951 Crowley High School football...
Carolyn Ann Foreman Fontenot
Jul 1, 2018
Carolyn Ann Foreman Fontenot, 74, of Lake Charles, died at 12:08 p.m. Sunday, July 1, 2018, in a local care facility.
Mrs. Fontenot was born on May 21, 1944, in Lake Charles, to Calvin Foreman and Daisy Mae Finley Foreman Milsted. She was a 1962 graduate of St. Charles Academy and a graduate of McNeese State University with Bachelor’s and...
Charles Robert Walker
Jul 1, 2018
Charles Robert Walker, 83, passed away July 1, 2018 at a local care center.
Mr. Walker was born in San Antonio, TX and lived most of his life in Lake Charles, LA. Mr. Walker spent much of his early life as a musician playing the organ, trumpet, and piano. He was also a singer and wrote music. He had...
Mary Winn
Jul 1, 2018
Mary Ann Winn, 72, of Sulphur passed away on July 1, 2018 in a local hospital. She was a Sulphur High graduate, loved her cats, and enjoyed painting and drawing in oil and water colors. Mary loved spending time and talking with her family and friends, especially her long-time friend, Jean Maynes.
Mary Ann is survived by her daughter, Heather...
