Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Jane Aycock Daigre
Apr 20, 2023
Janet Leigh “Jane” Aycock Daigre, 74, of Lake Charles passed away, Thursday, April 20, 2023 in the comfort of her home following a brief illness.
Jane was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School and McNeese State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. She worked twenty years...
Cora Jane Adams
Apr 20, 2023
Cora Jane Adams, born in St. Paul, MN on August 17, 1992, daughter of Shepard Adams and Gracelyn Jane Sell Adams, passed from this life on April 20, 2023 in Bogalusa, at age 30. A graduate of Hammond High School, Cora was studious and attended Southeastern Louisiana University. Cora loved fashion, especially shoes, and enjoyed shopping with friends. Cora was...
Tyler James Dilyard
Apr 20, 2023
Tyler James Dilyard was the second son born March 11, 1994 to Jeff James Dilyard. He and his twin brother Trent were born in Aliso Viejo, California.
Nicknamed the “Gruesome Twosome”, they were more than siblings, they were best friends, and basketball teammates. They grew up in Phoenix, AZ until moving to Lake Charles to be closer to family....
Byron Wayne Cloyd
Apr 20, 2023
Byron “Wayne” Cloyd 87 passed away Thursday April 20th at West Cal-Cam Hospital.
Wayne was born August 6th, 1935, in West Monroe, but was a lifelong resident of Sulphur Louisiana. In 1953, he married Alice Gaar. Wayne retired from Gulf States Utilities in 1994. He enjoyed driving and traveling with his wife of almost 70 years. He was also an...
Leon Joseph Dautriel
Apr 19, 2023
Leon Joseph Dautriel, Sr. of Westlake, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in his residence.
Leon was born in Sulphur, on January 5, 1941. He was a graduate of USMC, after graduation he served as a chef in the Marine Corp. He was a member of Saint John Bosco Church and Knights of Columbus. Leon was a plumber and...
Pamela Ann Leblanc
Apr 19, 2023
Pamela LeBlanc was born July 8, 1963 in Lake Charles, La, the second of four children born to Elvina and Hilary Daigle.
Pamela treasured the simple things in life; devotion to faith, appreciation of family, and the enjoyment of life. Southwest Louisiana has always been her home, a tomboy by nature she was always found outside playing with her...
Arthur Lee Thornton
Apr 19, 2023
Arthur Lee Thornton, 92, of Lake Charles passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 in his residence.
Mr. Thornton was born on January 12, 1931 in Walker, LA and was raised in the Baton Rouge/Denham Springs/Walker area. He served his country in the US Navy before beginning his career with Western Electric, later named AT&T. Mr. Thornton earned his way...
J. Howard Trotter
Apr 18, 2023
James Howard Trotter, Jr., a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away at the age of 76 on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Born on June 25, 1946, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Howard was the cherished son of James H., Sr. and Virginia Trotter.
A proud Lake Charles native, Howard attended Lake Charles High School and continued his education at McNeese...
Fred Gordon Denison
Apr 18, 2023
Fred Gordon Denison, born May 2, 1942, son of the late Gordon Earl and Annabelle (Hebert) Denison, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at the age of 80. Fred, a graduate of Louisiana State University with a BS in Ag Business, enjoyed working cattle, farming, rodeoing, hunting, and being with family. He loved his family, God, people, and his community....
Michael "Mike" Troy Lejeune
Apr 17, 2023
Michael “Mike” Troy LeJeune, born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on October 15, 1946 to Camille Joseph LeJeune, Jr. and Mary Henrietta Hebert LeJeune, passed away from this earth and ran into the arms of Jesus on Monday, April 17, 2023, at the age of 76. Mike was a loving husband, father, uncle, and grandfather who instilled a strong work ethic...
Evangeline Turner Comeaux
Apr 17, 2023
Evangeline Marie Turner Comeaux, 92, of Porter, TX passed away Monday, April 17, 2023.
Mrs. Comeaux was born and raised in Church Point, LA where she met and married her sweetheart of fifty-three years, Joseph V. Comeaux. They followed his job to Lake Charles where they lived for forty-five years. Once her daughters started school, Mrs. Comeaux began working as...
Henry (Hank) Rice Scobee, Iii
Apr 16, 2023
Henry Rice Scobee III (Hank) died in his home on April 16, 2023 in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Born in Lake Charles on December 12, 1957, Hank graduated high school in Virginia at Woodberry Forest, studied English Honors at Emory University and graduated from LSU.
Eldest son of Rice and Nell Scobee, beloved brother of Claire and Roy, sweet...
Neval Hilton Durr
Apr 16, 2023
Neval Hilton Durr, 82, of Moss Bluff, was taken into the arms of Jesus on Sunday April 16, 2023, in Gonzales, Louisiana.Neval was a native of Plainview, Louisiana and a longtime resident of Moss Bluff.
She was a graduate of Plainview High School and completed her Bachelor’s degree in Education at Northwestern University in 1962 with honors. She was also...
Dr. Amy Katherine Phelps
Apr 16, 2023
Dr. Amy Katherine Phelps, a bright and compassionate soul, passed away at the age of 39 on April 16, 2023, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Born on February 7, 1984, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Amy pursued a life of service and dedication to others.
Amy's journey to success began at McNeese State University, where she obtained her undergraduate degree. Her passion for...
Kenneth Joseph Drounett
Apr 16, 2023
Kenneth Joseph Drounett, 66, of Lake Charles, LA passed away in a local care facility on Sunday, April 16, 2023. Kenneth was born on September 2, 1956, in Lake Charles, LA to Albert and Dorothy Drounett. He enjoyed watching tv and sports.
He is survived by his five siblings, Roland Drounett, Judie Paige, June Terizu, Esther Herring, and Delores...
Janet Hoeflicker
Apr 16, 2023
Janet Hoffpauir Hoeflicker, 83, died on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Holly Hill Nursing Center.
Mrs. Hoeflicker was born on June 17, 1939, and was a lifelong resident of Sulphur, LA. In 1956 she married Tommy Hoeflicker whom together they owned and operated T&J Motors, Inc. for over 40 years. She was an avid reader and enjoyed working crossword puzzles,...
Dana Gilley
Apr 15, 2023
On Saturday, April 15, 2023, Dana went to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Dana was surrounded by his loved ones when he passed from this life into eternity after a long battle with Frontotemporal Dementia. Dana was 55 and the youngest of five boys for Louis Horace "Bud" Gilley (deceased) and Marcia Ann Gilley. Dana's brothers are Louis...
Jeff Pierrottie
Apr 15, 2023
Jeffrey “Jeff” Pierrottie, 64, passed away on April 15, 2023, at St. Patrick’s Hospital. Born on November 7, 1958, in Lake Charles, La to Joseph “Joe” and Anita Pierrottie, he grew up in Lake Charles, La then went on to graduate from Sulphur High School in 1977. Jeff went on to work for PPG Industries. He was someone who loved...
Brandon Thomas Odom
Apr 15, 2023
Brandon Thomas Odom was born January 6, 1985 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was the youngest son born to Sylvia and Kenneth Ray Odom Sr..
He attended and graduated from Barbe High School, where he was a member and president of the debate team. He was reserved in nature, quiet at times, but his gift of gab and humor brought...
Gail Lambert
Apr 14, 2023
Gail Peters Lambert, 74, of Lake Charles passed away at 4:35 PM on Friday, April 14, 2023 in a local hospital.
Ms. Lambert was born on November 10, 1948 in Lake Charles where she lived all of her life. She attended high school in White Face, TX and also was a graduate of Demmon School of Beauty in Lake Charles. ...
