Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Kimberly "Kim" Thibodeaux
Jul 6, 2023
“Kim” Kimberly Thibodeaux, 52 passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023, in Ochsner’s Medical Center of New Orleans.
Kim was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and resided in Moss Bluff. Raised in a military family, she experienced traveling and living throughout the world. Kim enjoyed photography, scrapbooking, and was exceptionally gifted in organization; often organizing homes for others. She was...
Gary "Joe" Goudeau Jr.
Jul 5, 2023
Gary Wayne “Joe” Goudeau, Jr, 58, of Moss Bluff passed away at 6:47 AM on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Goudeau was born on September 20, 1964 in Topeka, KS and lived all of his life in the Lake area where he was a graduate of Sulphur High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in...
Sandi Breaux
Jul 5, 2023
Sandra Ann (Ducky) Breaux, 60, of Lacassine, passed away suddenly on Wednesday July 5 in Lake Charles.
Ducky was a native and life-long resident of the Lake area. She proudly served as a department manager at the Wal-Mart Super Center on the Bayou. Previously she was a representative at Insurance Unlimited. Ducky will be most remembered for her positive outlook...
Elisha Louis Francis
Jul 5, 2023
Elisha Louis Francis, 86, passed away on July 5, 2023. He was born on November 13, 1936 in Glenmora, Louisiana to Cazzy and lsabella Bruce Francis.
In his early career he worked selling insurance followed by a career at Citgo where he retired as a welder. He did not stop working after retirement where he was the local lumberjack selling...
Paula Howard Fruge
Jul 4, 2023
Paula Howard Fruge, 63, of Sulphur, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in her home surrounded by her family. Paula was a life-long Sulphur resident and a 1978 Sulphur High School graduate. She retired from the Calcasieu Parish School Board where she was a clerk in the Calcasieu Resource Center for many years. Paula was a gifted artist and loved...
Betty Jane Ardoin
Jul 4, 2023
Betty Jane Ardoin, 73, of Carlyss, LA went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on March 21, 1950, in Leesville, LA to Nettie and Edward McDaniel. Betty was always known for being extremely generous, loving and very compassionate of the needs of others with a heart...
Daniel Royce Guidry
Jul 4, 2023
Daniel Royce Guidry
January 15, 1943 – July 4, 2023
Daniel Guidry, 80, of Sulphur, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday July 4, 2023. Danny was born January 15, 1943 to Joseph and Edith Guidry in DeRidder, Louisiana. He grew up in Sulphur and was a 1962 graduate of Sulphur High School. After high school Danny served four years in the...
Frank E. Fuller
Jul 3, 2023
Frank Emerson Fuller, 87, formerly of Vinton, LA passed away Monday, July 3, 2023 from the comfort of his son’s home.
Mr. Fuller was a native of Belize City, Belize born to Charles Brisbane Fuller and Dorothy Weber Fuller. Shortly following his high school graduation, at the age of 19, he made his move to the states and chose Lake...
Mary Katherine Theriot
Jul 3, 2023
Mary Katherine Theriot was the youngest of three children born to George Rolan and Mary Ann Theriot. She was born in Lake Charles, LA on December 19, 1957, and remained a lifelong resident until her passing Monday, July 3, 2023.
She was a graduate of LaGrange High School, then attended McNeese State University. She began working at Sears, then later...
Donald "Shorty" Denton
Jul 3, 2023
Donald Denton, 84, of Westlake, LA passed away on July 3, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born on April 5, 1939, in Lacassine, LA to Hood and Delia Denton. Shorty enjoyed working on tractors and solving any equipment problems that came up for local farmers during his life. He was the first to farm soybeans in this...
Bobby Ray Miller, Sr.
Jul 3, 2023
Bobby Ray Miller, Sr., 78, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023 in Jennings. Mr. Miller was born on December 26, 1944 to J.C. and Dillie Miller in Laurel, MS. Bobby served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a Patriot. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He was his grandsons’ number one...
Patrick "Pat" Hogan
Jul 3, 2023
Patrick Brian Hogan, 65, of Lake Charles, passed away on July 3, 2023 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Pat was born on July 10, 1957 to Lawrence and Mary Lee Hogan.
Pat was a graduate of Barbe High School. He wore many hats over the course of his professional career - working in...
Ned Joseph Dugas
Jul 3, 2023
Ned Joseph Dugas, 81 of Lake Charles, LA passed away in the comfort of his home July 3, 2023.
He was one of three children born to Leopold Joseph and Marguerite Edia Dugas. He was born August 28, 1941 in New Iberia, LA.
He came from humble beginnings, learning the importance of faith, family, and an honest days work....
Darnell Arnold
Jul 2, 2023
Darnell Arnold was born on May 19, 1949 to parents Ina Elaine Edwards and Adam Arnold. Darnell entered fully into the presence of the Lord on July 2, 2023.
He was greeted in Heaven by his daughter Sarah Arnold, his parents Ina Elaine Edwards and Adam Arnold, and his brothers Charles Wayne Arnold and Orville “Little Lynn” Lynn Arnold.Darnell found...
Benjamin Edward Ned
Jul 2, 2023
Benjamin Edward Ned, Sr., 84, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, July 2, 2023, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Benjamin was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was born on January 7, 1939, in Opelousas, Louisiana to Albert and Arlene Chenier Ned. He was a loyal and dedicated employee of PPG Industries for almost...
Glen Kelley
Jul 1, 2023
Glen Kelley, 64, passed away at home on July 1, 2023.
Glen loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. For many years he enjoyed working as a salesman in the oilfield industry and retired working as a national account representative in environmental services. Glen was an avid cinephile, a lover of sci-fi and fantasy film and television.
He...
David Lloyd Dean
Jul 1, 2023
David Lloyd Dean, 77 of Lake Charles, LA passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, July 1, 2023.
He was born November 14, 1945 to the late Olivia and Leroy Dean Sr. in Lake Charles, LA.
He graduated from W. O. Boston High School, then was drafted into the United States Army...
John Milton Vinson, Sr.
Jun 30, 2023
John Milton Vinson, Sr., 93, passed away on June 30, 2023, in Houston, TX. He was born on January 19, 1930, in Cleburne, Texas, to Omer and Janie Lois Vinson.
Growing up in the town of Frost, Texas, John Milton Vinson was the son of schoolteachers and coaches of Frost High School. He loved sports of all kinds and...
Theresa L. Lebouef
Jun 28, 2023
Theresa L. LeBouef, 92, of Lake Charles passed away at 12:49 PM on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 in her daughter's residence where she resided for many years.
Mrs. LeBouef was born on August 3, 1930 in Manchester, LA, lived in Lacassine most of her life, and moved to Lake Charles in the early 2000’s. She was a homemaker and raised...
Theresa Blanco
Jun 28, 2023
Theresa Blanco peacefully passed away on June 28, 2023, at a New Orleans hospital with family by her side. Born December 1, 1946, to Bernice and Avery Burke.Theresa was a very selfless person with a kind loving and giving heart that always put others before herself. She enjoyed working with ceramics, taking care of her plants and admiring the beauty...
