Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Avery Golden
Sep 9, 2013
Avery Golden, 2 months, died suddenly at local hospital.
She was born on July 9, 2013 in Lake Charles to Isaiah Golden and Brittany Woods.
She is survived by her father, of College Station, Texas, and mother, of Lake Charles; two sisters, Kendalyn Woods and Amiya Golden, Lake Charles; paternal Grandparents, Anthony and Blenda Golden, Carthage, Texas; maternal grandparents, Farron...
Susan Marie Polk
Sep 8, 2013
Susan Marie Polk, 57, of Lake Charles died at 7:50 AM Sunday, September 8, 2013 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Polk was born on October 30, 1955 in Lake Arthur, Louisiana. She lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a 1973 graduate of LaGrange Senior High School. Susan loved to spend time with her family and friends, she...
Nicki Pearce
Sep 8, 2013
Lynda Nicole Nicki Pearce, 41, of Holmwood, died Sunday September 8, 2013 in the comfort of her home.
Nicki was born in Lake Charles on May 1, 1972. She was a homemaker and worked for Casa Ole in Sulphur for many years. Nicki was a Christian and, for the past several months, had been experiencing complications from a surgery.
Nicki was...
Mary Lois Dupree
Sep 8, 2013
Mary Lois Doucet Dupree, 81, of Lake Charles died at 12:34 PM on Sunday, September 8, 2013 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Dupree was born on November 23, 1931 in Egan, LA and lived in Lake Charles for approximately 60 years. She was a member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception where she was a Eucharistic Lay Minister and...
Troy Neal Ritter
Sep 8, 2013
Troy Neal Ritter, 61, was born on September 10, 1951, in Sulphur, LA. Troy passed away in a local hospital on September 8, 2013 after a brief illness surrounded by his family and friends. He attended Sulphur High School and graduated from LSU with a degree in secondary education. Troy had a passion for teaching students and loved the years...
Leonard Earl Detwiler
Sep 7, 2013
Leonard Earl Detwiler, 71, of Moss Bluff passed away Saturday, September 07, 2013 in a local healthcare facility.
Mr. Detwiler was born and raised in Hamilton, OH. He settled in Lake Charles in late 1990's. He served in the United States Army for twenty-six years, served three tours in Vietnam and retired as WO4, during which time he also attained his...
John Calvin Isaac
Sep 7, 2013
John Calvin Isaac, 80 passed away on September 7, 2013 in his residence. John was a native and resident of Sulphur. He was a member of Christians of Eternal Faith and was a veteran of the U S Army serving his country during the Korean War. John retired from Conoco Refinery after 32 years of service. John is survived by...
Gloria Ann Lecompte Johnson
Sep 6, 2013
Gloria LeCompte Johnson, 67 passed away on Friday, September 6 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital as a result of a massive heart attack on Tuesday, September 3 at her residence.
Gloria was born on October 20, 1945 in Mallet, Louisiana to the late Adam and Ora (LaCour) LeCompte. She received Christ in her life at an early age and was originally...
George W. Kelley
Sep 6, 2013
George W. Kelley, 87, exited this world Friday September 6, 2013 after a brief illness.
Mr. George was born to George Francis and Elder Nunez Kelley, October 8, 1925. He was raised in Cameron with his four brothers and sister. As a youngster he worked on the Welch Ferry. Mr. Kelley served in the U. S. Navy in Okinawa Japan during...
Rose Lee Stevens
Sep 6, 2013
Westlake Rose Lee Thomas Stevens, 79, departed this life on Friday, September 6, 2013. A native of Opelousas, Louisiana she was a resident of the Mossville Westlake Community for 57 years. She was a member of the Interdenominational Ministers Wives Fellowship for over forty years, where she served on the worship and social committee. She was a charter member of...
Joyce E. Thompson
Sep 5, 2013
Joyce E. Thompson, 85, of Lake Charles was born to the late James H. Hughey and Cora Alverde Hughey on May 18, 1928 in Olive Branch, MS. Mrs. Thompson attended St. Mary's Catholic School in Port Arthur, Medical Technology colleges in Houston, Sowela Technical Institute and McNeese State University.
She worked in various medical fields: Phlebotomy; Medical and Radiology Technology;...
Daniel Clifford Doherty
Sep 5, 2013
Daniel Clifford Doherty, 60 of Sulphur, La. Passed away September 5,2013 at his sister's home He jumped into this world on October 24th, 1952 in Sulphur, La., the son of Clifford C. and Martha (Nassar) Doherty. Danny was preceded in death by both parents and is survived by his only sister Margaret Doherty Stevens and her husband Keith of Sulphur....
Delta Marie Goos
Sep 4, 2013
Delta Marie Goos, 82, of Lake Charles passed away Wednesday, September 04, 2013 in the comfort of her home.
Mrs. Goos was born and raised in Abbeville, LA. She was a graduate of Abbeville High School and attended McNeese State University. She enjoyed gardening and landscaping. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, the Charismatic Renewal...
Jessie S. Young
Sep 4, 2013
Jessie S. Young, 94, of Lake Charles, died Wednesday September 4, 2013 at a local care center.
Mrs. Young was born in Gueydan, LA on December 20, 1918 to J.C. and Willie Baker Sarver. She was a homemaker and worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for Columbus Moss for many years and was a member of 1st Assembly of God...
Adam Michael Duhon
Sep 4, 2013
Adam Michael Duhon, 33, of Lake Charles died suddenly September 4, 2013 at Lafayette General Hospital from the result of a Heat Stroke.
Adam was born in Lake Charles on October 24, 1979. He was a 2001 graduate of Parkview Academy and employed as an electricians helper through the IBEW Local 861. He was a former employee of E.J. Citizen Band...
Francis Oberly Theriot
Sep 3, 2013
Francis Oberly Theriot, 87, died at 5:10 AM on Tuesday, September 03, 2013, in his residence.
Born in Creole, Louisiana to Armogene and Margaret Theriot, he was a 1943 Graduate of Creole High School and a graduate of Port Arthur Community College with a degree in Accounting. Mr. Theriot loved riding and walking the beaches checking cattle. He enjoyed being outdoors...
Bryon Scott Brockes
Sep 3, 2013
Bryon Scott Brockes, 38, of Lake Charles died at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 in his residence.
Bryon was born on October 4, 1974 in Lake Charles. He lived most of his life here and was a graduate of Barbe High School. Bryon served in the U.S. Army for thirteen years as a Military Police Officer, having served in...
Joseph Carl Nicholas
Sep 2, 2013
Joseph Carl Nicholas, 81, of Lake Charles, LA died at 1:00pm on Labor Day, September 2, 2013 in a local healthcare facility.
Mr. Nicholas served the United States Air Force. He worked many years for Nabisco as a Sales Representative in the Food Service Industry.
He leaves to honor his memory, two daughters, Patricia Tarbell and husband, Tim of Austin, Texas and...
Joseph Fontenot
Sep 2, 2013
Joseph Fontenot, 80, of Lake Charles passed away Monday, September 02, 2013 in a local healthcare facility.
Mr. Fontenot was born in Crowley and lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He served the United States Air Force. He worked as a Carpenter primarily as Foreman or Supervisor with the Carpenter's Local #953. He was a Master Carpenter with countless...
