Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Bobby Lee Barnes
Nov 15, 2024
Bobby Lee Barnes, 77 of Westlake, La passed away November 15, 2024, in a local hospital surrounded by his loving family. Bobby graduated from Sulphur High School in 1965, where he was nationally ranked as a javelin thrower, letterman and allstate in track and field. Bobby was an elite dual sport athlete and was recognized in the Sulphur High Hall...
Stephen Alan Kline Sr.
Nov 14, 2024
Stephen Kline Sr., 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 13, 1945, to Virginia Eugenia Rigmaiden and Starr Harrison Kline.
Stephen proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for six years, including active duty during the Vietnam War. In the Marine Corps, he worked on the 81-millimeter mortar...
Thomas E. "Tom" Holcomb
Nov 13, 2024
Thomas E. “Tom” Holcomb, 78, of Lake Charles, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at his residence surrounded by family. Tom was born on May 6, 1946, in Many LA. to Andrew and Rachel Holcomb.
He served his country as a proud member of The National Guard and was the owner/operator of H&R Water Wells.
Those left to cherish his memory are...
Linda Ann Phipps
Nov 13, 2024
Linda Ann Phipps, 75, of Sulphur, LA passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on November 13, 2024. Linda was born on August 13, 1949, in Houston, TX.
Linda loved being around friends and family and had a wonderful sense of humor, spreading cheer everywhere she went. She enjoyed traveling the world, going to the beach, and her...
Reata Fuselier Fontenot
Nov 12, 2024
Reata Marie Fuselier Fontenot, 66, of Moss Bluff, passed away on November 12, 2024 at a Lake Charles care facility following an extended illness.
Reata was a native and lifelong resident of the Moss Bluff and Lake Charles area. She retired from the dry cleaning industry, having worked many years at Southern Dry Cleaners in Moss Bluff. Reata enjoyed fishing,...
Dahlen Paige Semar
Nov 12, 2024
Dahlen Paige Semar, 23, passed away on November 12, 2024 in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on May 17, 2001 in Lake Charles, LA to David Semar and Lyndsey Mhire Thomas.
Dahlen was the most loving, selfless, hilarious, and beautiful person inside and out. She loved being home with her family, drawing, music, and pop tarts. She found purpose in...
Harrison Noel James
Nov 11, 2024
Harrison Noel James, 2 day old infant of Blake Ryan and Shania Sanchez James, passed away in the early morning of November 11, 2024 in a local hospital.
Harrison was born early and unexpectedly in Sulphur on November 9, 2024. Harrison was transferred to a Lake Charles hospital where he valiantly fought to overcome his young birth age.
He leaves his loving...
Donna S. Lowery Chimeno
Nov 8, 2024
Donna Chimeno, 60, passed away unexpectedly Friday November 8, 2024. Donna was born on November 20, 1963, to Ardine Marie Boudreaux and Ernie Larry Lowery.
Donna lived her life with a joyful spirit, embracing the motto "Live, Laugh, Love" and making every day a beautiful one. She had a true passion for quilting and sewing, working as a seamstress for multiple...
Guy Weston Fanguy
Nov 8, 2024
Guy Weston Fanguy, 77, passed away at 1:20 AM on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital with wife, Judy, and daughter, Kelly, by his side.
Mr. Fanguy was born on December 26, 1946 to Noma and Wayne Fanguy in Lake Charles. He was a 1964 graduate of Marion High School where he ran track and played football, but...
Joy East
Nov 8, 2024
Dolores “Joy” East, 87, of Lake Charles, passed away Friday, November 8, 2024, at her residence with family by her side. A native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Joy was born on September 11, 1937. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School and was a cosmetologist.
Joy was very involved in supporting Val, Warren and Donna throughout their school...
Doris Brown Kjerulff
Nov 7, 2024
Doris Brown Kjerulff, 91, of Lake Charles passed away at 12:10 AM on Thursday, November 7, 2024 in a local hospice facility.
Doris was born on June 29, 1933, to George and Gertrude Brown in Georgetown, LA. She was 1 of 7 siblings and lived in Georgetown until 1950 when she graduated high school. Shortly after graduating, she moved to Lake...
Ricky Layne Bellon
Nov 6, 2024
Ricky Layne Bellon, 65, passed away on November 6, 2024 surrounded by his family.
He was born on January 5, 1959 in Lake Charles, LA. He was a lifelong resident of Moss Bluff where he graduated from Sam Houston High School. Ricky enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and served on the Financial Board...
Alexander Pierre Bourque
Nov 6, 2024
Alexander Pierre Bourque, 89, passed away on November 6, 2024, in Lake Charles, LA. Born on April 6, 1935, to Moise Bourque and Elena Bijeaux Bourque in Youngsville, LA, Alexander was a modest man who lived a simple life. His unwavering resolve and perseverance cultivated a family that spans three generations, all of whom will cherish his legacy and endeavor...
Cory Scott Snead
Nov 4, 2024
Cory Scott Snead, a man who wore many hats, unexpectedly passed away on November 4, 2024. He was 31 years old and a resident of French Settlement, Louisiana.
Cory was born on January 5, 1993 in Lake Charles to wonderful parents, Charlie and Cindy. He graduated from St. Louis Catholic High School in 2011. He then moved to Ruston, to pursue...
Carol Louise Bodin
Nov 4, 2024
Carol Louise Bodin, 81, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024 in a local Care Facility.
Carol was born on June 14, 1943, to Andrew Claiborne and Elizabeth Brown Watkins in Berwick, LA. Shewas a graduate of Berwick High School in St. Mary Parish and later moved to the Ragley area where she raised her family. Carol was a member of...
Patricia "Pat" King Babineaux
Nov 4, 2024
Patricia "Pat" King Babineaux, 74, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024. She was born on May 17, 1950, and raised in Sulphur, Louisiana. Pat lived a life full of love, family, and kindness. She graduated from Sulphur High School in 1968 and soon after was employed as a respiratory therapist at Cal-Cam Hospital. One day, while attending a McNeese...
Norman Thomas, Jr.
Nov 3, 2024
Norman Wesley Thomas, Jr, 64, passed away on November 3, 2024. Norman was born, June 1, 1960, in Sulphur, LA, to Norman, Sr. and Helen Jo Thomas. For 64 years, Norman (Bubbie or Bub) left his imprint with his gentle nature. He worked as a valve mechanic for 41 years where his experience was well respected. Bub spent his time...
Michael Crews
Nov 3, 2024
Michael Walter Crews, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 3, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born and raised in Folkston, Georgia. He graduated from Charlton County High School in 1971. He worked in the Oilfield Industry for over 40 years. Michael married Brenda Richard of Lake Charles, Louisiana, they were married for...
Raymond Ange
Nov 3, 2024
Raymond Jay Ange, 71, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at a local hospital. Raymond was born on July 14,1953 in Lake Charles to Joseph and Cleo Chaney Ange. Raymond loved spending time at Moss Bluff Senior Center. He enjoyed fishing in his younger days and watching out for his neighborhood. Raymond also enjoyed celebrating holidays and having cookouts.
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Bobby James Clostio
Nov 3, 2024
Bobby James Clostio, 77, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Clostio was born July 20, 1947 in Abbeville, LA to Wilton J. Clostio and Oletia Dubois Clostio. He lived most of his life in Sulphur and has lived the past eleven years in Lake Charles. Mr. Clostio was a 1965 graduate...
