Local Obituaries

Oct 14, 2023

Known for her tenacity in the boardroom and her joie de vivre in every other aspect of her life, Matilda Gray Stream died peacefully in her home on Saturday October 14th, 2023. The only child of Opal Hughes and William Kirkman ”Bill” Gray, the ninety-nine-year-old was born on March 23, 1924 in Lake Charles, LA. After spending her childhood in...

Oct 14, 2023

Joyce Elaine Floyd Miller, 78, passed away on October 14, 2023, in a local care center. She was born on November 22, 1944, in Minden, Louisiana, to Charles and Ethel Floyd.

She will always be known by being faithful, loving, joyful, poetic, artist, singer, and loved to cook. Joyce fought the fight with strong faith, but on October 14, 2023,...

Oct 13, 2023

Judy Ugland, 81, passed away on October 13, 2023 in a local hospital.

She was born on December 12, 1941 in New Orleans, LA to Mark Twain Moore, Jr. and Hazel Irene Smart Moore. Her pride and joy were her three daughters. She was a 1959 graduate of Leesville High School and was an active member of the Wampus...

Oct 13, 2023

Oct 12, 2023

Kristen Istre Orndoff, 46, of Lake Charles passed away at 1:05 PM on Thursday, October 12, 2023 in a Houston hospital.

Mrs. Orndoff was born on August 10, 1977 in Lake Charles where she resided all of her life and was a 1995 graduate of St. Louis High School. She furthered her education at McNeese State University receiving her bachelor’s...

Oct 12, 2023

Robert Stuart Ray, 85, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2023 at Sage Oak Assisted Living Facility. He was born on November 16, 1937, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Charles Fletcher and Bernadine Gervais Ray.

Bobby Ray as he was known was a “Jack of all Trades, Master of None.” He loved gardening and produced bumper crops year after year....

Oct 11, 2023

Barbara Anne Mason, 63, of Sulphur, La., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 11, 2023, at a local hospital.  Barbara was born December 13, 1959, to Bobby and Jean Fortenberry.  On June 3, 2002, she married Butch Mason and they spent 21 wonderful years together.

Barbara was born and raised in Sulphur, La.  She loved raising and tending...

Oct 10, 2023

Carolyn Ann Dorsey Garrett, 78, passed away on October 10, 2023 in local hospice care facility. She was born on July 22, 1945, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Jodie and Marjorie Conway Dorsey.

Carolyn was a 1963 graduate of LaGrange High School in Lake Charles. She was the owner of Pickle Barrel Gift Shop in the 1980’s. She retired from...

Oct 10, 2023

Brenda Gail Rose, 71, passed away on October 10, 2023. She was born on January 13, 1952, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Virgil and Aurdery Rose.

Brenda went to McNeese State University and received her bachelor’s degree in nursing. Brenda was a RN and loved caring for elderly people.

She worked at several nursing home facilities before her battle with...

Oct 10, 2023

Herlene June Broussard, 93 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

June was born in Basile, LA on December 7, 1929 to Desbra and Media Fontenot Manuel. She was orphaned at the age of 5 and was lovingly raised by her maternal aunt, Lydia and then husband Quincy Davis.  June was a graduate of Basile High School where she...

Oct 10, 2023

Joseph F. “Floyd” LaVergne, 80, of Lake Charles, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at his residence. A native of Roanoke, LA., Joseph was born on January 10, 1943, to Armand and Ella LaVergne. After graduating High School from Bell City, he served his country as a member of the U.S. Army reaching the rank of Sargent as a...

Oct 10, 2023

Gary Thomas Littleton, 61, of Lake Charles, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, in his home, after a brief illness.  Gary was born on May 3, 1962, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Huey Thomas Littleton and Ouida Joyce Haygood Littleton.

He was a 1980 graduate of Sulphur High School where he lettered in three sports and was an All-State...

Oct 8, 2023

Peggy Dartez Rousseau, 87, passed away on October 8th, 2023.

Peggy was born in Lake Charles, LA on August 4, 1936 to Ernest Dartez and Anita Hanks Dartez. She lived most of her life in Gillis, LA, where she was the manager of Country Oaks for 30+ years.

Peggy was a loving wife, mother, meemaw, sister and friend. She...

Oct 8, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the peaceful passing of William Curtis Desselle (fondly known as “Bill”) on October 8, 2023, in Groves, Texas. Bill was born on April 17, 1947, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Bill had a wonderful high school experience at La Grange High School where he was known for his sense of fun and...

Oct 7, 2023

Kevin Mark Fournerat, 67, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 7, 2023, in a local hospital. He was born on May 1, 1956, in Lake Charles to Lincoln Charles Fournerat and Katherine Shaw Fournerat. Kevin grew up in Lake Charles and attended Barbe High School. He worked tirelessly in the construction industry as a painter, sheet rock finisher, and other...

Oct 6, 2023

John Paul Pollinger, II, 66, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family following a long battle with cancer.

John was a native of Cape Canaveral, Florida and raised as a military child. He moved many times, and upon graduation, he joined the United States Army himself to begin his own adventure....

Oct 4, 2023

Joseph Larry Nelson, Sr., 73 of Lake Charles passed away at 8:42 AM on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 in his residence unexpectedly.

Mr. Nelson was born on January 19, 1950 in Lake Charles where he was a resident all of his life and a 1968 graduate of Marion High School. Following graduation, he attended McNeese State University before working for...

Oct 4, 2023

Valerie Sylvester Reeves, 82, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 4, 2023, at her residence with her family at her side.

Valerie was a native and longtime resident of Lake Charles and the granddaughter of A.A. Nelson, longtime director of the Port of Lake Charles. Was a graduate of Lake Charles High School and served as valedictorian...

Oct 4, 2023

Margaret Susan Campbell died at her home in Lake Charles on October 4, at the age of 74. She was the daughter of Dorothy Marie Consley and Jeter Louis Campbell, Jr., both of whom predeceased her. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Charles. An active, talented, and caring person, she had a passion for dogs...

Oct 3, 2023

Louise Theresa Thibodeaux, 86, of Sulphur, LA passed away on October 3, 2023, in a local hospital surrounded by her loving family. Louise was born on July 18, 1937, in Vinton, LA to Joseph and Melva Chesson. She enjoyed camping and spending time enjoying the great outdoors and the peaceful retreats over the years. Louise loved people dearly and never...