Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lafayette F. "Teeny" Swoope, Jr.
Sep 17, 2023
Lafayette F. “Teeny” Swoope, Jr., 96, of Carlyss, LA, died September 17, 2023. “Teeny” Swoope, son of Lafayette F. Swoope and Carrie Prowell Swoope, widower of Elizabeth Nan “Nancy” Swoope, died at his home in Carlyss of congestive heart failure. He is survived by his three children, Elizabeth (Terrell Sheets), Kyle, and David; granddaughter Cheyenne Swoope Good (Kelton); great grandson...
Nancy Lou Gauthreaux Percle
Sep 17, 2023
Nancy Lou Gauthreaux Percle, 85, of Lake Charles passed away at 1:49 AM on Sunday, September 17, 2023 in her residence.
Mrs. Percle was born on December 13, 1937 in Lake Charles where she was a 63 year resident and a 1955 graduate of St. Charles Academy. She worked for Broussard Insurance Agency for more than 20 years. Mrs. Percle...
Betty Jane Pine
Sep 17, 2023
Betty Pine, 89, of Sulphur, LA passed away on September 17, 2023, in a local hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Betty was born on April 3, 1934, in Church Point, LA to Gabriel and Lelia Doucet.
Betty enjoyed being around friends and family and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren the most. She was a lifelong member...
Diane Mary Duplantis Fontenot
Sep 17, 2023
Diane Duplantis Fontenot, 84, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully on Sunday September 17, 2023, surrounded by her family in a local care center.
Diane was a native of Morgan City, Louisiana and married her husband and the love of her life, John H. Fontenot, in June of 1958 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The young family settled down in...
Darlene L. Broussard
Sep 15, 2023
Darlene Lasyone Broussard, age 65, passed away on September 15, 2023. She was born October 27, 1957, in Alexandria, Louisiana to Hermon and Bobbye Lasyone. Darlene graduated from Barbe High School and then pursued her education as a pharmacy technician. She was most recently employed by Brookshire Brothers. She attended New Life Worship Center. Darlene was a dedicated, loving mother...
Louis Wade Gilley
Sep 14, 2023
Louis "Wade" Gilley, 47, of Moss Bluff passed away Thursday September 14, 2023.
Wade was born in New Orleans, LA and was a lifelong resident of the Gillis/Moss Bluff area. He was a 1994 graduate of Sam Houston High School, where he was a four-year letterman of the football team, the rodeo team, Louisiana Rookie of the Year his Freshman...
Richard Allan Kennedy
Sep 14, 2023
In Loving Memory of Richard “Ric” Allan Kennedy
01/19/1953 - 09/14/2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved father, friend, and a true legend both on the hockey rink/golf course and in the realm of generosity. Ric, a man whose life was a testament to dedication, sportsmanship, and boundless kindness, has left behind a...
Richard Dwayn Felice
Sep 14, 2023
Richard Dwayn Felice, 71, passed away peacefully at home in Crowley, LA with his family by his side on Thursday, September 14, 2023.
He was born on September 2, 1952 in Baytown, Texas to J.W. and Winnie Felice. Richard was known for his strong work ethic. He often said, “take care of your job because your job takes care of...
Kenneth M. Bordelon
Sep 14, 2023
Kenneth Murray Bordelon, 83, of Moss Bluff passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 in a local healthcare facility.
Mr. Bordelon was born on December 5, 1939 in Bordelonville, LA to Murray Bordelon and Helen Hohensee Bordelon McGee. He enlisted in the United States Army right out of high school, completed basic training and served five years with the National Guard....
Suzanne D. Abshire
Sep 13, 2023
The gardens of heaven are certainly richer and more beautiful today. It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved wife, mom, Mimi, sister, Aunt, and cousin. Suzanne (Degaterre) Abshire, 70, of Moss Bluff, passed away from this life and into the arms of her heavenly father on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 after a valiant and...
Thomas Jerome Ruehlen
Sep 12, 2023
Thomas Jerome Ruehlen, known to his family and friends as "Jerry," died Tuesday, September 12, 2023, in the comfort of his home in Lake Charles. Jerry was born in McPherson, Kansas on May 7, 1937 to Cecil Thomas and Alice Caroline (Duncan) Ruehlen, who preceded him in death. He was married to the love of his life and survived by...
Scot Keasler
Sep 12, 2023
Scot Keasler was born in New Iberia, Louisiana on May 21st, 1974 to Bobby and Linda Keasler.
Scot was a loving father and son. He was an inspiration and mentor to so many young people as a special education teacher and football coach. His loving, caring, compassionate heart made him a much loved teacher. His love for his players and...
Linda Ann Queenan
Sep 12, 2023
Linda “Maw Maw” Ann Lognion Queenan, 75, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday September 12, 2023 with her family at her side.
She was born in Lake Charles to Louis and Rena Thibodeaux Lognion and attended LaGrange High School. When younger, Linda enjoyed dancing, riding horses and watching her sons and husband ride motorcycles. She enjoyed family vacations...
Thelma Arlettie James Runyon
Sep 11, 2023
Thelma Arlettie Runyon was “Promoted to Glory” surrounded by family in Lake Charles, Louisiana on Monday, September 11, 2023 at the age of 95. She was born in Watonga, Oklahoma on March 30, 1928. Thelma was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Runyon, Sr.; her parents, Jewel and Nora James; and her brother, Jerry James.
Thelma accepted Christ...
Debra Lognion Lafleur
Sep 11, 2023
Debra Lognion LaFleur 68, of Sulphur, LA died on Monday, September 11, 2023, in a local hospital.
Ms. LaFleur was born December 1, 1954 in Lake Charles, La. Ms. LaFleur worked in banking for over 40 years. Affectionately known by her grandchildren as “Rah Rah”, she devoted her life and her love to her grandchildren and was sure to “always”...
Ernest Howard Taber, Sr.
Sep 11, 2023
Ernest "Punkin" Taber, 84, departed this earthly life on Monday, September 11, 2023.
Family left to cherish his memory are daughter Anne Taber Klenke and husband Mike, son Ernest H. Taber, Jr. and wife Sheila; grandchildren Bryce Perkins, Lakyn Taber and great-grandson Ryker Benoit, Bayli Johnson, and great-grandson Phoenix Johnson, and “the twins” Emma and Sam Klenke. And, family of...
Gary John Gray
Sep 11, 2023
Gary John Gray
November 30,1942- September 11,2023
Gary John Gray, 80, of Sulphur, passed from this life into the loving arms of God, Monday, September 11,2023, surrounded by his loved ones.
Gary is survived by his wife of 24 years, Maureen R. Lannan, 3 stepchildren, Brooklyn Schlamp and spouse Connor DeFanti, Lexi Schlamp and partner Alasdair Botting, Griffin Schlamp and...
Jeffery Page Manuel
Sep 10, 2023
Jeffery Page Manuel, 47, of Lake Charles, passed away on September 10, 2023 in Jennings, LA.
Jeff was born in Houston, Texas and a life-long resident of Lake Charles. He graduated from LaGrange High School in 1994 and McNeese State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. He started his career at Popeyes in Lake Charles, having worked his way...
Betty Jo Sonnier
Sep 10, 2023
Betty Jo Sonnier, 71, passed away in a local hospital on Sunday, September 10, 2023 with her loving family by her side.
She was born on February 4, 1952 in Lake Arthur, LA to Wallace and Delsi Benoit Suire.
Betty Jo was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was a dedicated member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven...
