Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Robert Myron Zama
Feb 7, 2024
Robert Myron Zama, born May 28, 1933 in Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family late in the evening of February 7, 2024. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Our memories of him will be treasured forever. The family has entrusted cremation arrangements to Johnson Funeral Home and will have a memorial service...
Marie "Stephanie" Louise Menou Burton
Feb 6, 2024
Marie Louise “Stephanie” Menou Burton, 82, of Sulphur, LA. passed away in a local care facility surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Stephanie was a Para-Professional for 20 years at Jack Drost School for Exceptional Children. She loved to garden and had a knack for making plants bloom to their fullest. Stephanie enjoyed staying active throughout...
Sondra Gayle Hodge
Feb 6, 2024
Celebration of Life Services honoring Sondra Gayle Hodge will be at 4:00 PM Sunday, February 18, 2024 in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home. Pastor Marge Robinson will lead the celebration. Family and friends will gather on Sunday from 2:00 PM until the time of service at the funeral home.
Sondra was born February 10, 1942 in Wellington, Texas and...
Bobbie Dean Billeaud
Feb 5, 2024
Bobbie Dean Billeaud, 78, of Hackberry, passed away at a local care facility surrounded by his loved ones. Bobbie was born in Holly Beach, LA., was a lifelong resident of Hackberry and was a 1964 graduate from Hackberry High School. While at Hackberry High School, Bobbie played on the basketball team, ran track, and was on Benny’s “Little 11” football...
Lonnie Cain Sr.
Feb 5, 2024
Lonnie Cain, Sr. passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, in the comfort of his home at the age of 66.
He is preceded in death by his father, Tom Cain and his brother, Danny Cain.
Lonnie is survived by his mother, Sadie Cain; two children. Shay and Lonnie Cain Jr.; one grandson, Kobe; two siblings including Tommie...
Reverend Msgr. Arthur Burton Calkins
Feb 5, 2024
“You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.” Ps 110:4
Reverend Msgr. Arthur Burton Calkins, a priest of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, in residence at Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Sulphur, La., died on February 3, 2024. He was 78 years of age.
Msgr. Calkins was born on April 18, 1945, in Erie, Pa., to...
Rayford Joseph Fontenot
Feb 4, 2024
Rayford Joseph Fontenot, 88, peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024. Born in Mamou, Louisiana to Eugee’ and Eva Fontenot on September 17, 1935, Rayford left a lasting impact on those who knew him.
At the age of 17, Rayford joined the Navy, earning the nickname “Frenchie.” His journey led him around the world, and he eventually settled in...
Terrie "Terrielynn" Fields
Feb 4, 2024
Terrie “Terrielynn” Fields, 55, passed away on February 4, 2024. She was born on July 22, 1968 and was a resident of Sulphur, LA. She enjoyed playing cards, going to the casino and also loved playing games. Terrie, loved being around her family and friends.
Terrie is survived by her son, Tyler Fields and daughter, Kristian Fields both of Sulphur;...
Harold Vincent
Feb 2, 2024
Harold John Vincent, 67, of Grand Lake passed away, February 2, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Harold was born in Orange, Tx. on August 27, 1956, to Amos and Louverta Vincent.
Harold spent most of his life in Creole and was a jack of all trades. He was an excellent mechanic, tug boat captain and loved...
Frederick "Rick" Stebbins
Feb 1, 2024
Frederick “Rick” Thornwell Stebbins, 69, passed away on Thursday, February 1st, 2024 in a local care facility while surrounded by his family.
Rick was one of five children born to Thornwell Fay and Ruth Inez St. Romain Stebbins on April 26, 1954 in Lake Charles, La. He began his career in the lawnmower industry. He started out in high school...
Andrew James Mayer
Jan 31, 2024
Andrew James Mayer, 83, of Sulphur, LA died on January 31, 2024, in a local hospital. Andrew was born on July 23, 1940, in Memphis, TN to Margaret and Herbert Mayer.
Andrew loved guns and shooting during his days off. He was a dispatcher at Iowa Police Department, policeman in Panama City, FL, and was a dispatcher at Global Industries...
Dinah Mae "Memaw" Labove White
Jan 30, 2024
Dinah Mae LaBove White “MeMaw,” 79, passed away in her home on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Dinah was born October 29, 1944, to John and Hazel Miller LaBove.
Dinah loved being a MeMaw. She especially enjoyed spoiling and loving the grandchildren and great grandchildren, along with anyone needing some tender, love, and care! She had a love for flowers and...
Herman Godfrey "Tuck" Metoyer
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...
Benjamin Keith Lindemann
Jan 29, 2024
Benjamin Keith Lindemann was born June 3, 1987, in Lake Charles, LA and passed away after a brief illness on January 29, 2024.
Southwest Louisiana has always been his home, he grew up in Iowa, LA and attended Iowa High School, graduating class of 2005. He excelled in football and track, holding several records to this day. His talent and...
David Roy Adams
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...
Timothy Ray Cryer, Sr.
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...
Tina Marie Keever
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...
Norma Jones Brosnan
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...
