Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Donald Murphy Almany
May 23, 2023
Donald Murphy Almany, 84, of Lake Charles passed from this life on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, with his wife and caregiver by his side.
Don was born on June 21, 1938, in DeRidder, LA, to James and Floy Almany. He served his country proudly as a member of the Army National Guard and worked for PPG as an inventory clerk...
Karen Sue Kleckley
May 23, 2023
Karen Sue Kleckley, 69, of Lake Charles peacefully went to be with her Lord in Heaven on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in a local healthcare facility.
Ms. Kleckley was born December 31, 1953 in Crockett, TX and has lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She will be most remembered for her sweet spirit. She attended Fourth Avenue Church...
Jane Barnett Waldrip
May 22, 2023
Jane Burnett Waldrip, originally from Ragley, Louisiana, died May 22, 2023 in Memphis. She was the widow of Herbert Waldrip, former Vice-President of Operations of Holiday Inns. During his career, Jane and Herb traveled and lived from Florida to Hawaii. Jane, a vibrant hostess and warm mother, always put her family first and helped her children excel. She enjoyed exercise,...
Edward John Khoury
May 21, 2023
Edward John Khoury passed away in his home with his family on May 21, 2023. Edward is a life-long resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana. He had a distinguished career at McNeese State University. Throughout his 38 years at the university, Edward served as an Assistant Professor of Microbiology, Academic Advisor, the Director of Basic Studies, and the Dean of Enrollment...
Jd Flowers
May 21, 2023
JD Flowers, 85, of Sulphur, LA passed away on May 21, 2023. JD was born on October 27, 1937, to John and Lillie Flowers in Benson, NC.
JD was known for being a gentleman and a loving man. He enjoyed playing horseshoes in his younger days, building houses, woodworking, and a great teacher of his trade. JD loved watching...
Clare Rochon Biagas
May 21, 2023
Clare Rochon Biagas was born on December 13, 1931 in Lake Charles, LA to Joseph Uri Rochon and Matilda Wiltz Rochon. She was the first born of two children. She attended and graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Lake Charles where she met her husband, Percy Biagas. Clare and Percy were married for over sixty years until his death...
Dolores Marie Crosby Vines
May 19, 2023
Proverbs 31:10: "Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies."
Dolores Marie Crosby Vines passed away quietly on Friday, May 19, 2023 at the home of her daughter in Kerrville, Texas after a short battle with an aggressive cancer.
Dolores was a Louisiana girl through and through. She was born in Leesville, LA, on November...
Henry Loyd Riquelmy
May 19, 2023
Henry Loyd Riquelmy passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023 at the age of 83. He was born on September 7, 1939, in Lake Charles, LA.
He graduated from LaGrange High School and McNeese State University with an Associate degree in Science in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
In his early career as a pilot Henry worked for W.J. Gayle &...
Anuraj Singh Chadda
May 19, 2023
Baby Anuraj Singh Chadda, one month old, infant son of P.J. and Amy Chadda, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Anuraj was born April 18, 2023 in Baton Rouge, LA. He was the sweetest of babies and loved his bath time and lotion rub downs. He also loved being held, sitting outside and taking in all of the sights...
Joseph "Joe" Alexander Schrepfer
May 18, 2023
Mr. Joseph “Joe” Alexander Schrepfer, born on February 7, 1953 in El Dorado, KS as the third child of Mr. Robert Wayne Schrepfer of Wichita, KS and Mrs. Virginia Louise (Delaney) Schrepfer of Wichita, KS, passed into the care of our Lord on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at the age of 70.
Joe spent his early years near family in...
Clara Anne Langley
May 17, 2023
Clara Anne Langley, 76 of Ruckersville, VA formerly of Sulphur, LA passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 with her beloved husband by her side.
She was one of two children born to Raymond Leon and Virginia Loomis Keathley on September 29, 1946 in Ferriday, LA and raised in her family home in Clayton, LA.
She attended and graduated from Ferriday...
Daniel Howard Miller
May 17, 2023
Daniel Howard Miller, 73, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 17. He was born on July 13, 1949 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Alfred James Miller and Gladys Moore Miller. A memorial service will be held Family will receive friends on Friday, August 11 at New Life Worship Center, 668 N. Perkins Ferry Rd.,...
Kevin David Breaux
May 17, 2023
Kevin David Breaux, 58, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in his childhood home.
Kevin was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, except for about 7 years when he lived in the Baton Rouge area in the 1990's. He was a 1982 graduate of Barbe High School.
One of his favorite pastimes was cooking. His love of cooking started in...
Mildred Ruth Clarke St. John
May 16, 2023
Mildred “Woo” Clarke St. John, 82, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on May 16 in a local hospital from heart failure.
Woo was born on September 1, 1940, to Mildred and Thomas Clarke, Sr. in Lake Charles, LA and was a lifelong resident. After Woo graduated from Lake Charles High School, she went on to study at McNeese State...
Sweeney Paul Stutes, Iii
May 16, 2023
Sweeny Paul Stutes III, 75, of Maryville, MO and formerly of Sulphur, LA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at his home north of Maryville.
Sweeny was born in Crowley, LA on July 19, 1947. His parents were Sweeny Paul and Maude Comeaux Stutes. They preceded him in death.
He proudly served his country in the United...
Gary Wayne George
May 15, 2023
Gary Wayne George, 72, was peacefully called home on May 15, 2023 in Lake Charles.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 50 years, Kathy George; his sons, Aaron George and Phil George; his daughter, Jill Foreman (Micah); brother, Richard George of Lake Charles; sister, Susan “Tu-Tu” Pullig (David) of Lake Charles; his grandchildren, Sydnei George, Bennett...
Jane Coco Barnett
May 14, 2023
Jane Patricia Coco Barnett (“Shug”), 84, of Lake Charles entered into Heaven on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 14, 2023, surrounded by her loving family and wonderful caregivers.
Jane was born on March 17, 1939 (St. Patrick’s Day) in Marksville, Louisiana to Ura and John Paul Coco; maternal grandparents Ida and Otride Jeansonne; and paternal grandparents Aline and Leon Coco,...
Gyrthel Dewey Whiddon
May 13, 2023
Gyrthel Dewey Whiddon, 87, of Lake Charles passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 in her assisted living memory care home.
She was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School and attended McNeese State University on a band scholarship.
She worked as a Clerk at Graybar Electric Co., before becoming a stay-at-home mom. She later worked as Maintenance Clerk...
Loydel Spalding
May 12, 2023
Loydel Spalding, daughter of Ben and Lois Spalding of Maplewood, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023. She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Mercer and son-in-law, Steve Mercer of Sulphur, Louisiana; her sister, Monty S. Moss of Conroe, Texas; her nieces, Allison M. Barnes of Conroe, Texas and Jennifer M. Wright of Kingwood, Texas; her nephew, Joel T....
Filton "Rev" Thibodeaux
May 11, 2023
Filton Peter Thibodeaux passed away from this life on May 11, 2023, surrounded by his family and loved ones.
Born Nov. 18, 1944, Filton was a loving and compassionate husband, dad/father, paw paw, great-grandfather and friend. After and congruent with a 30-year career as an operator in the petrochemical industry, he pursued his lifelong work of serving Jesus and leading...
