Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Richard Wilkinson
Apr 26, 2024
Richard J. Wilkinson, 78, went to be with the Lord on April 26, 2024.
He was born on September 1, 1945 in Lake Charles to Moyse and Elrena Wilkinson.
Richard loved his family dearly and unconditionally. He was a musician who enjoyed playing guitar and loved music. He also enjoyed traveling with his family, telling jokes, and spending time with...
John Carlos Dubus, Jr.
Apr 26, 2024
John Carlos Dubus, Jr., 82, RPh, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, April 26, 2024 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Dubus was born in Crowley, LA June 12, 1941 to John Carlos Dubus, Sr. and Ozite Landry Dubus. He was a graduate of Kaplan High School where he met his sweetheart Faye. He began studies at Northeast Louisiana...
Malessa Hightower
Apr 25, 2024
On April 25, 2024, Malessa B Hightower’s heart pumped its final beat. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to Mae and Lester Bueche. They were all devout Christians of the Jehovah Witness faith. She married Frederick A. Hightower, Jr. and they resided in Connecticut, Arizona, Texas and Georgia during their marriage and had two sons, Ryan and Nealon Hightower....
Michael Lee Willett
Apr 25, 2024
Michael Lee Willett, 77, of Lake Charles passed away at 7:02 PM on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in a local hospice facility.
Mr. Willett was born on December 15, 1946 in Lake Charles where he lived all of his life. He attended St. Margaret’s Elementary School, graduated from Landry High School in 1964 as Valedictorian, and furthered his education at...
David Joseph Lafleur
Apr 25, 2024
David Joseph LaFleur, 94, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at his home in Choupique. He was born in Lafayette, LA, on March 25, 1930, then spent nine years in Rayne. His family moved to Sulphur in 1944 where he graduated from Sulphur High School in 1947.
David served his country in the U.S. Navy for 4 years during...
Lillian Phillips
Apr 25, 2024
Our beloved mother Lillian (“Lilly Paul”) Phillips passed away peacefully on April 25, 2024. She was the daughter of Mary Jane and Norman S. Jinks, Sr. of Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Her family was her greatest treasure, and she always enjoyed the family gatherings, especially during the holidays. She loved spending time with her children and her grandchildren and getting to...
Curley Johnson
Apr 23, 2024
James T. Johnson
“Curley”
James T. “Curley” Johnson, age 73, of Hemphill, Texas, passed away on April 23, 2024. He was born on August 24, 1950, in Lake Charles, Louisiana to David Luther Johnson and Elizabeth Wadean Cromwell Johnson.
He was a native of Lake Charles and a graduate of Lake Charles High School where he lettered and was awarded...
Sheila Chisholm
Apr 23, 2024
Sheila Sterns Chisholm, lovingly known as a devoted wife, mom, Granna, & Coach went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 23, 2024 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Sheila was a graduate of Sulphur High School and earned her bachelor’s degree from McNeese State University. She lived to serve the Lord first, her family second, and lead...
Wilford Manuel Jr.
Apr 22, 2024
Wilford Manuel Jr., 86, of Sulphur, LA died on April 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Wilford was born on April 20, 1938, in Oberlin, LA to Wilford and Blanche Manuel Sr.
Wilford enjoyed being around friends and family the most and visiting the elderly, spreading his loving heart and kindness to all that couldn’t do for themselves. He...
Sedrick Owen Gregory Jr.
Apr 21, 2024
Sedrick O. Gregory, Jr., 89, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, at his home in Carlyss, LA. He was born in Melville, LA. on January 20, 1935, and lived his early years traveling to various places where his father worked. The family settled in Sulphur, LA when he was young and he would go on to graduate from Sulphur High...
Laura Hinchey Stuart Breaux
Apr 21, 2024
Laura Hinchey Stuart Breaux, 67, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at her home.
Laura was born in Baton Rouge, LA on January 18, 1957 where she was raised, and she graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in 1975. She played on her high school volleyball team, and also enjoyed playing Catholic Youth Organization softball. Laura...
Deborah Ann Demarest
Apr 21, 2024
Deborah Ann Demarest, 67, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Deborah was a 1974 graduate of LaGrange High School. She liked crocheting and playing bingo. Deborah had one of the greenest thumbs of anybody around, she could take what was thought to be a dead plant and make it grow through her care and knowledge. Deborah loved animals as...
Lorita Hebert Dauphin
Apr 20, 2024
Funeral services for Mrs. Bruce Dauphin, the former Lorita Hebert, will begin at 9:00 AM with a visitation, rosary beginning at 9:30, and a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 in St. Pius X Catholic Church, Lafayette, Louisiana. Internment will take place in Calvary Cemetery in Lafayette, Louisiana. Celebrant will be Fr. Trey Ange. Lorita Hebert Dauphin died on April...
Ron Jean Eaglin
Apr 20, 2024
Ron Jean Eaglin, 52, of Sulphur, LA died on April 20, 2024, in Sulphur, LA.
Ron was born on February 23, 1972, in Lafayette, LA to Jean and Velma Eaglin. Ron enjoyed being around friends and family, riding the back roads, playing pool, and vacations with friends. He worked at Mr. Gatti’s Pizza for over 20 years.
Those left to...
Joan G. Ardoin
Apr 20, 2024
Joan G. Ardoin, 81, of Lake Charles, was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
Joan was born to Theodore and Angela Blanchard, in Eunice, Louisiana. Following her mother’s passing, Joan, along with her twin sister, was adopted into the loving family of Joseph and Annie Rose Guillot.
She was a graduate of McNeese State...
John E. Garner
Apr 18, 2024
John Garner, 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 18, 2024. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years Linda Stanley Garner, and his children: Kimberly Finger, Scott Garner and wife Yvette, Alison Blevins and husband Jacob, grandchildren: Will, Cate, Andrew, and John. Also left to cherish his memory are his sister Melba Bandy and husband...
Paul Gary Stein
Apr 15, 2024
Paul Gary Stein, 64, of Lake Charles, passed away on Monday April 15, 2024 at his residence.
Paul was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a 1977 graduate of Lake Charles High School where he participated in Track and Cross Country. Paul worked in the construction business, which he enjoyed doing his entire adult life. He...
Albert Joseph "Joe" Downs
Apr 14, 2024
Albert Joseph “Joe” Downs, 78, of Sulphur, passed away on Sunday, April 14,2024 surrounded by his loved ones. Joe worked in the construction industry where he was self employed for many years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time in the great outdoors. Joe loved people and he never met a stranger. Joe enjoyed spending time with his friends and...
