Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Beau Hodge, Jr.
May 11, 2022
On Wednesday, May 11, 2022, Beauford “Beau” Elliott Hodge, Jr., devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 78.
A longtime resident of Westlake, LA, Beau will be fondly remembered for his adventurous spirit, corny jokes, passion for fishing, and unrivaled sweet tooth. He was a fun-loving, kindhearted man who will be missed by many.
He loved...
Shelby Lee Fruge
May 11, 2022
Shelby Lee Fruge, 62, of Lake Charles passed away at 9:33 AM on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 in a local hospice facility.
Mr. Fruge was born on March 4, 1960 in Sulphur and was raised in Lake Charles where he was a graduate of LaGrange High School. He resided in Virginia, where he met his future bride, from 1984 until...
Mable Thibodeaux
May 11, 2022
Mable Louana Primeaux Thibodeaux, 99, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 in her residence.
Mrs. Thibodeaux was born January 21, 1923 in Lowry, LA and was a graduate of South Cameron High School. She was a lifelong resident of Creole and Lake Charles. Mrs. Thibodeaux was a very active member of Our Lady Queen...
Charles "C.J." Louaillier, Jr.
May 11, 2022
C.J. Louaillier, Jr., 75, of Lake Charles, passed away on Wednesday May 11, 2022 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.
C.J. was a native of Lake Charles and a 1966 graduate of LaGrange High School. Immediately following his high school graduation, he enlisted and honorably served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam...
Leola Guillory
May 10, 2022
Leola Guillory, 102 years old, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022. She was born on September 15, 1919 to Elton and Aza Fontenot Ardoin in Ville Platte, LA.
Leola grew up in Vidrine, LA. She graduated from Evangeline High School where she played tennis. She was a Pink Lady at St. Patrick Hospital for ten years. She was at her...
Wayne Fails
May 10, 2022
On Tuesday, May 10, 2022, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Wayne Fails, was called home by His Lord. He was born on July 27, 1933, in Beaumont, Texas to George Thomas Fails and Mittie Grace Vick Fails.
Wayne retired from Gulf States Utilities after 36 years of employment as a Communications Foreman. He also was a Navy Veteran...
Charlotte Franklin
May 9, 2022
Charlotte Elizabeth Franklin, 58, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022 at a local hospital. Charlotte was born June 19, 1963 in Lake Charles, La to Harold and Mary Biedsoe Guidry.
Charlotte enjoyed working in her garden, she had a green thumb. She was an excellent cook and loved her grandbabies and enjoyed spending time with them.
Left to...
Karen Anne Kapp Langston Myers
May 8, 2022
Karen Anne Kapp Langston Myers, 74, of Westlake passed away at 9:30 PM on Sunday, May 8, 2022.
Karen was born on February 13, 1948 in Washington DC. She moved to Lake Charles where she was a graduate of LaGrange High School. She attended modeling school in Dallas, TX. She later worked as a rural mail carrier for the United...
Bradley J. Manuel
May 8, 2022
Bradley John Manuel was born November 16, 1937 in Lacassine, LA to the late Maxille and Elsie Mary Manuel.
He was a graduate of LaGrange High School, class of 1954. He began attending college, majoring in Nursing before he answered the call to serve his country. He enlisted into the United States Army in 1961, serving honorably until 1964.
Following...
Sadie Ruth Fontenot
May 8, 2022
Sadie Greenlee Fontenot, 91, passed away on Sunday, May 8th surrounded in love by her family. A longtime resident of Sulphur, Louisiana but spent many joyous years in Hackberry, Louisiana.
She was a devoted Catholic who served her community with faith and grace. Sadie was a constant beacon of patience and compassion, spending a lifetime caring for those around her.
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Tanas "Joe" Newman
May 8, 2022
Joe Newman, 77, of Lake Charles, passed away on Sunday May 8, 2022 at his home after an extended illness.
Joe was a longtime resident of Lake Charles, where he attended Marion High School. He retired as a maintenance specialist from the Calcasieu Parish School board, having last worked at Barbe High School for many years. In his younger years,...
Leroy Phillips, Sr.
May 8, 2022
Leroy Phillips, Sr. was born by a midwife to Margaret Thomas and Jerry Phillips, Jr. in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on October 15, 1948. He began his eternal relationship with God at a very young age while worshiping at Christian Baptist Church in Lake Charles. Leroy started working with his Uncle Dave on the ice truck while in school and at...
Chuck Humphrey
May 6, 2022
Charles “Chuck” Ray Humphrey, 64, departed from this world to be with our Lord at 9:16 PM on Friday, May 6, 2022. His loving wife of forty-two years, Alice was by his side.
Chuck was born December 30, 1957 in Warner Robins, GA to Bobbie and Ann Humphrey. He graduated from Memorial High School in Phoenix, AZ and served his...
Gloria Bennett
May 6, 2022
Gloria Angela Bennett, 84, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 1:56 AM on Friday, May 6, 2022 in a local care facility.
Ms. Bennett enjoyed watching football and reading, especially mysteries. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Cathedral and was a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and was very proud...
Alphonse Mancuso, Jr.
May 6, 2022
Alphonse Mancuso Jr., 77 Years old, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022 with his loving children by his side. He was born on July 26, 1944 to Alphonse Mancuso Sr. and Mary Montalbano Mancuso in Lake Charles, LA.
Big Al was the oldest of six and was always known as the “protector” of all. He was mighty, strong and always...
Ellen "Patsy" Gueringer
May 6, 2022
Ellen Clarice “Patsy” Gueringer, age 87, received her wings in the early hours of Friday, May 6, 2022, and went to walk with the angels.
Patsy met James “Pete” Gueringer, the young man who would become her husband, while in grade school. Together they raised their children with love and devotion. Patsy and Pete adored each other; when Pete passed...
Michael Ray Holcomb
May 5, 2022
Michael (Mike) Ray Holcomb, 73, of Lake Charles passed away suddenly on Thursday May 5, 2022, at his home.
Mike was a native of Port Arthur, Texas and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. After graduation from High School, Mike honorably and faithfully served our country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He received, along with numerous...
Jeannette Boudreaux
May 5, 2022
Jeannette Marie Yon Boudreaux, 97, of Westlake, LA, died at 4:15 PM on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Boudreaux was born May 3, 1925 in Blainville Sur Orne, Normandy, France. She lived in the Normandy, France area during the German occupation of France and later during the Invasion of Normandy, when she met her future husband,...
Ted Gilchrist
May 5, 2022
Theodore Leon “Ted” Gilchrist, 73, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away peacefully in his home.
He was born January 28, 1949 in Lake Charles, LA, where he was a lifelong resident. He graduated from LaGrange High School and served his country in the U.S. Navy for over four years. He enjoyed playing the drums and played with various bands during...
Colleen Elaine Meza
May 4, 2022
Colleen Elaine Meza was born September 29, 1941 in Johnson City, New York. She was one of seven children born to John and Alice McBride.
She attended and graduated from Seton Catholic High School. In her grade school years, she enjoyed spending time with her family. Many fond memories of her involved her with her sisters singing and dancing....
