Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Ltc Donald M. Byers
Feb 17, 2022
LTC Donald Murill Byers, 90, of Lake Charles passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at a local care center with his family at his side.
LTC Byers began his military career in 1950 following graduation from high school. At the age of 16, he enlisted in the United States Army as a recruit. Upon completion of basic...
Wilson Arabie
Feb 17, 2022
Wilson Arabie went to meet his Lord and Savior on February 17, 2022, in Houma, Louisiana. Wilson was born on July 16, 1930, to Melvil and Agate Arabie in Vinton, La. Wilson was a resident of Moss Bluff, La. most of his life. In November 1948 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was a Veteran of the...
Patsy L. Lacy
Feb 16, 2022
Patsy 'Pat' Lacy, Minister of the Gospel, had a glorious day Wednesday, February 16th,2022. For this was the day her Heavenly Father gave her a Homecoming Celebration like no other!
She was reunited with the loved ones which went before her. Parents Alonso & Nettie McVay and Brothers Denzel, Billy, Donnie & Lonnie Gene McVay.
She will be sorely missed...
Fleta Mayes
Feb 16, 2022
On February 16, 2022, Fleta Ann Duhon Mayes returned home to be with Jesus and Our Blessed Mother Mary. In the early morning hours, heaven experienced a joyful family reunion as Fleta was greeted at the Pearly Gates by her parents, Gibbs and Hester (Vincent) Duhon; her sisters: Willie (Noots) Redich, Doris (Reese) Parker, Lorraine (George) Veron, Dolores (E.P.) O’Malley;...
Winifred Mary Brawner
Feb 15, 2022
Winifred Mary Brawner was one of three children born to the late Thomas and Jane Oakley. She was born on May 9, 1924 in Grays, Essex, England.
While proudly serving her country during World War II, it was during her enlistment she met an American Solider, Herman Brawner. They exchanged vows on July 6, 1944 and together welcomed four children.
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Ellen "Jeri" Hohensee
Feb 15, 2022
Ellen “Jeri” Hohensee, 88 of Kountze died Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Pelican Bay.
Mrs. Hohensee was a native of Jennings, LA. She lived most of her life in the Lake Charles/Moss Bluff area, and moved to Kountze, TX in 2008. Jeri was a member of First Baptist in Kountze.
She was welcomed into Heaven by her husband of forty-nine...
Mary "Coot" Mcinnis
Feb 14, 2022
Mary “Coot” McInnis, 66, passed from this life surrounded by her loving family on Monday, February 14, 2022. “Coot” was a dispatcher for Cameron Parish Sheriffs Office for 27 years before retiring and moving on to be a security captain for Loftin Security for 14 years. She enjoyed reading, playing Mahjong, Facebook, and catching up with all her friends. “Coot”...
Lillian C. Labove Barnhill
Feb 14, 2022
Lillian C. LaBove Barnhill, 91, of Lake Charles passed away at 10:30 AM on Monday, February 14, 2022.
Mrs. Barnhill was born on July 27, 1930 in Creole where she lived until moving to Hackberry at the age of 16. Upon graduating from Hackberry High School, she moved to Lake Charles where she resided the duration of her life. In...
Bobby Webre
Feb 12, 2022
Robert Milton “Bobby” Webre, 65, of Moss Bluff, LA, was called home to his Lord and Savior at 3:45 AM on Saturday, February 12, 2022 in his daughter’s residence.
Mr. Webre was born July 8, 1956 at Cal-Cam Hospital in Sulphur, LA. He attended Calcasieu Academy Private School, where he met the love of his life, Colleen. He continued the...
Robert Leibee
Feb 12, 2022
Robert Leibee of Westlake passed away on February 12, 2022 at the age of 91.
He was a chemical engineer for Citgo Refinery and retired in 1985.
Survivors are his three children: Mary Allmon, Nancye Leibee, and John Leibee; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Per his request no visitation or service will be held. Burial will be in...
Gary Duane Hardesty
Feb 11, 2022
Gary Duane Hardesty, 76, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 in a local hospital following a brief illness.
Mr. Hardesty was a native of Mannford, OK and lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Orange High School, Lamar University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in history and Education and Pepperdine...
Milton Morris Milford Iii
Feb 11, 2022
Milton M. “Bo” Milford, III departed this life on February 11, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Bo was born January 25, 1965, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Milton “Buddy” Jr. and Joycelyn Gauthreaux Milford. Bo was a 1983 Barbe High School graduate and a proud member of the Band of Blue where he was often heard on Friday nights...
Ray B. Hancock
Feb 11, 2022
Ray Blackshear Hancock, 73, of Lake Charles passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022. Ray grew up in Westlake, LA and graduated from Marion High School in 1966. When Ray was seventeen, he enlisted in the Navy and honorably served for 24 years, both active and reserve duty. Ray met the love of his life, Trudy in April of 1970. ...
Judge Jack C. Watson C.J.
Feb 11, 2022
Jack Crozier Watson was the only Louisiana Supreme Court Justice elected from Calcasieu Parish. Justice Jack Watson passed away at 93 on February 11, 2022 and leaves a great legacy and proud family.
Jack was born in Jonesville, Louisiana. He was the son of a State Highway engineer who moved his family many times. Jack attended six grammar schools and...
Randall Mark Savant
Feb 10, 2022
Randall Mark Savant, 71, passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, February 10, 2022, in a local hospital. Randall was a 1968 graduate of Kinder High School after which he attended Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, La. He worked at Citgo Petroleum for over 30 years until he opened his own business, R. Savant INC., installing metal buildings. Randall loved...
Lillian "Sue" Brooks
Feb 10, 2022
Lillian “Sue” Brooks, 86, went to her Heavenly reward on Thursday, February 10, 2022.
Sue was born in Kentucky and has resided in Sulphur for over 54 years. She formerly worked as a nurse for West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital. Sue was also a Notary Public, she obtained her real estate license and opened her own company, Haven Realty. Until her...
Gilbert Joseph Bourque
Feb 9, 2022
Gilbert Joseph Bourque, 83, of Sulphur, LA passed away on February 9, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.
Gilbert was born on June 1, 1938, in Grand Chenier, LA to Pierre Bourque and Angel Montie. Gilbert loved gardening, bird watching, and fishing in the great outdoors. He enjoyed being a diesel mechanic, serving in the United States Air Force,...
Darsie Gray Derouen
Feb 8, 2022
Darsie Lee Gray Derouen, 89, of Lake Charles was greeted with open arms into Heaven, Tuesday, February 8, 2022 from a local healthcare facility.
Mrs. Derouen was born in Deweyville, TX and has lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a High School graduate and worked many years in the Classified Ads department of the Lake...
Betty Jean Henry
Feb 7, 2022
Betty Jean Henry, 96, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, February 7, 2022.
Betty was born, on March 17, 1925, In Lake Charles to James Stewart Henry and Willie Simpson Stine Henry, pioneer residents of Cameron Parish.
She was a 1942 graduate of Lake Charles High where she was a proud member of the Kilities. After graduation from...
Steven Wayne Mcelfresh
Feb 7, 2022
Steven Wayne McElfresh, 54, of Lake Charles passed away at 7:47 AM on Monday, February 7, 2022 in a local hospital.
Steve was born on May 20, 1967 in Alhambra, CA where he was raised and attended school. He moved to Lake Charles in 1990. Steve was a hard-working man and was able to work many jobs throughout his life...
