Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Patricia Thibodeaux
Mar 2, 2022
Patricia Diane Thibodeaux was one of four children born to Edward and Isabelle Queenan. She was born July 18, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri.
When she was five years old, her family located to Southwest Louisiana area, establishing Queenan Construction.
It was a blind date that led her to her future husband. In 1968, she and Martin exchanged vows. Together...
Helen Belshe
Mar 1, 2022
Helen Belshe, 91, of Carlyss, La. passed peacefully from this life surrounded by her family on Monday March 1,2022. She loved to bake, grow roses, and she was an excellent seamstress. Helen even had her own business “Drapes by Belshe”.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Gerald Belshe, Steve Belshe, Randal Belshe (Partner Tony Lemaire), Dean Belshe;...
Robert Castle
Mar 1, 2022
Robert, known as "Bob", to many was a devoted and compassionate husband, who took very good care of his wife Elizabeth. In his earlier years he spent his career working in the industrial field.Later in life he spent his spare time listening to music, playing guitar, playing his keyboard, and spending time with his loyal fur baby Snickers who he...
William Allen Waldroup
Mar 1, 2022
William Allen Waldroup passed in the early hours of the morning on March 1, 2022 at the Southwest Louisiana Veteran’s Home in Jennings, LA. He was born on September 26, 1949 to Roland and Doris Carr Waldroup. He attended USL briefly before being drafted for the Vietnam War, where he worked as a medical transcriber in the U.S. Army. After...
Troy Allen Silfee
Feb 28, 2022
Troy Allen Silfee, 46, of Grand Lake entered into eternal rest Monday February 28, 2022.
Troy was a native East Stroudsburg, PA where he was a graduate of East Stroudsburg High School. Shortly thereafter, he enlisted in the United States Army serving in Reconnaissance and Surveillance. While stationed at Fort Polk, he met and later married his true love. Once...
Phillip Allen Pittman
Feb 28, 2022
Phillip Allen Pittman, 84, passed away at his residence on Monday, February 28, 2022. Phillip was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 28, 1937. He joined the Navy where he served on the U.S.S. Hornet before being honorably discharged after 6 years of service to our country. Phillip carried his leadership skills into various organizations. He was a proud member...
Phillip Anthony Lowery
Feb 28, 2022
Phillip Anthony Lowery, 65, passed away on Monday February 28, 2022, at a local care facility. Phillip enjoyed alligator and duck hunting. He was an avid fisherman as well.
Those left to cherish his memory is his mother, Velma C. Lowery of Hackberry, La.; sisters, Cynthia Carpenter of Hackberry, La., Catherine Munson of New Roads, La., Joan Hauser (Charles) of...
Bahman Monsef
Feb 28, 2022
Bahman was a kind and wonderful man, always trying to make everyone happy. He always put himself last. He never forgot a birthday, holiday, or event. He made a point to always call everyone to wish them the best no matter what the event even if it was years before. He always had a card, flowers, or candy to give...
Jimmie J. Watson
Feb 27, 2022
Jimmie Julian Watson, Sr. died peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 27th, 2022, at the age of 90.
Jimmie was born on March 29, 1931 in Crowley, Louisiana to James “Jesse” Watson and Evelyn Menard Watson. He graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1948, where he made lifelong friends. In his younger days, Jimmie was an exceptional...
Bernadine "Dean" Foux
Feb 27, 2022
Bernadine “Dean” Foux
Bernadine “Dean” Foux, 93, of Sulphur, LA passed away on February 27, 2022, in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Dean was born on December 31, 1928, to Albert and Martha Elkins. She was known as being the most loving and caring mother and grandmother and to all she knew. She served as a nurse for...
Joyce Jane Sittig
Feb 26, 2022
Joyce Litteral Sittig, 90, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022, in her home surrounded by her family.
A native of Sulphur, Joyce was a 1948 Sulphur High School graduate. She married Frank William “Bill” Sittig in Fort Bliss, Texas on June 3, 1948. Joyce followed along with her husband throughout his military career until he retired from the service...
Eugenia "Mae" Hebert
Feb 26, 2022
Eugenia Mae Lege Hebert, 77, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 26, 2022 in her residence.
Mrs. Hebert was born July 12, 1944 in Abbeville, LA and has lived in Lake Charles, LA for the past fifty-six years. She worked a number of years for the Briar Patch Early Learning Center and later enjoyed watching children...
Gloria Gossett
Feb 26, 2022
Gloria Dean Gossett was one of a kind and knowing her meant you knew she was devout in her Catholic faith and in attending funerals; and she’s disappointed to not be greeting you at the doors of Johnson Funeral Home.
She was born in Mamou, Louisiana on August 14, 1941, attending Mamou High School where she played basketball and was...
Mary Ann Daigle
Feb 26, 2022
Mary Ann Daigle, 64 years old, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022 at St. Patrick Hospital after a courageous 10-month battle with cancer. She was born on April 17, 1957, to Archie S. Hebert Sr. and Marjorie Elmer Hebert in Lake Charles, LA.
She graduated from Barbe High School in 1976, attended McNeese State University, worked in the banking and...
James Patrick "Jim" Solari, Sr.
Feb 25, 2022
James Patrick “Jim” Solari, Sr., 86, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022 in a local hospital. He was born December 23, 1935 to Sherman J. Solari, Sr. and Anita Breaux Solari in Lake Charles, LA. He graduated from Landry High School where he played football and ran track.
Following high school, Jim worked briefly in Lafayette, LA before returning to...
Robert Frensley
Feb 23, 2022
Robert Frensley passed away on February 23, 2022. He was born May 26, 1942, to Charles R. Frensley and Jeanne Marie Durand Frensley in Shreveport, Louisiana. The family later moved to Sulphur and Lake Charles.
He was predeceased by his parents; brother Charles Frensley Jr.; sisters, Michele Noble, Charlene Prudhomme, and Jeanne Marie Higginbotham; a stepson, Gary Fontenot Jr.
He...
Lillian Kate Hickman
Feb 22, 2022
Baby Lillian Kate Hickman, infant daughter of Matthew and Laken Snider Hickman, entered Heaven on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.
She is survived by her parents, Matthew and Laken of Moss Bluff; maternal grandparents, David and Angelia Snider of Lake Charles; paternal grandparents, Donald and Melanie Hickman of DeRidder; maternal great grandparents, Don and Sherry Snider and Harry and Bonnie Sommers...
Jim Lancaster
Feb 22, 2022
“My flesh and my heart fail; but God is the strength of my heart and my rock forever.” Psalm 73:26
James Carman “Jim” Lancaster was born on October 7, 1935 in Moss Bluff, LA, and grew up in Lake Charles, LA, later returning to Moss Bluff. Jim was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February...
Angie Ann Ragusa Cates
Feb 21, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Angie Ann Ragusa Cates announces her unexpected passing on Monday, February 21, 2022, at 82 years of age.
Angie is survived by her devoted husband, L. R. Cates, to whom she was married on June 17, 1957; a daughter and son-in-law, Tammy Jo Turner and Bruce Gibson Turner, Brookeland, TX;...
Nelvia Jean George
Feb 20, 2022
Nelvia Jean Horton George, 90, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022 in a local healthcare facility.
Mrs. George was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, born December 28, 1931. She was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School where she was a member of the choir and continued her love of singing as a member of her...
