Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Melissa Mcginnis
Sep 13, 2021
Melissa McGinnis, 46, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021 in a local hospital.
She was a loving and dedicated mother and grandmother. She loved music, animals, gathering with friends, watching the New Orleans Saints and riding motorcycles. She was a long-time employee of the state of Louisiana.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Alexis Williams and...
Jerry Andre' Ousley
Sep 13, 2021
Jerry Andre’ Ousley “Captain” was born in Pensacola, Florida on May 6, 1952 to James Mixson and Thearon Agnes Ousley.
He grew up in Linden, Alabama, graduating from Linden High School, Class of 1969. Following high School he enrolled into the United States Navy, serving honorably from 1969 to 1973. Following his departure from the Navy, he enlisted into the...
Helen Jane Leblanc Moreau
Sep 12, 2021
Helen Jane LeBlanc Moreau, 92, of Iowa passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 in her residence.
Mrs. Moreau was born on February 12, 1929 in Lacassine where she graduated from Lacassine High School as Valedictorian. She moved to Iowa in 1952 and became the town clerk for the city of Iowa for 20 years. Mrs. Moreau was a member...
Ronald Wayne Lefrere
Sep 12, 2021
Ronald Wayne LeFrere, 70, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 in a local hospital.
Mr. LeFrere was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Marion High School where he played football and was a member of the band. Following graduation, he served the United States Army. He later went to work as an...
William "Bill" Hubert Miller
Sep 12, 2021
William “Bill” Hubert Miller, 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 12, 2021, surrounded by family at his home in Lake Charles.
Bill was born on April 19, 1927, in Los Angeles to Hubert Steele and Florence Abigail (Piatt) Miller. A WWII Navy veteran, he graduated from Louisiana State University in 1950 with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Shortly...
Becky Jane Perera
Sep 12, 2021
Becky Jane Perera was born on August 30, 1958 in Houma, Louisiana to Robert A. and Barbara A. Bonnette.
She attended and graduated from H. L. Bourgeois High School, class of 1976, then went on to attend Nicholls State University, earning an associate degree in Respiratory Therapy.
She was a dutiful and loving wife and mother, nothing brought her more...
Ann Janeen Guidry
Sep 11, 2021
Ann Janeen Guidry was born on November 12, 1948 in Bethesda, MD to John L. and Margaret E. Crockett.
Ann enjoyed the simpler things in life, her family brought her the most joy. As a mother she loved spending time with her children, together they often enjoyed exploring the great outdoors, taking trips to Galveston Beach and enjoying the good...
Jason Patrick Price
Sep 11, 2021
He was welcomed into Heaven on September 11, 2021 by; his mother, Sherri Lynn Price; and his maternal grandfather, Bill Roberts.
From his childhood Jason loved God and the principles of living a Christian life. At the end of his life’s journey Jason’s dad could only look back at the path of his life and call him exemplary. His devotion...
Robert Earl Wattner
Sep 11, 2021
Robert Earl Wattner, 65 of Westlake, died Saturday, September 11, 2021, at a local nursing home. He was born on September 21, 1955, in Lake Charles, LA to Woodrow and Zenda Wattner.
The youngest of 3 children, older brother Travis and older sister, Carolyn, Robert grew up on Miller Ave in Westlake. His father owned and operated Woody’s Coin Shop...
Allen Jay Fontenot
Sep 10, 2021
Allen Jay Fontenot of Lake Charles passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, September 10, 2021 in his daughter’s home in Dripping Springs, TX. He was born on February 17, 1938 in Mamou, LA to Phillip and Leta Manuel Fontenot.
Allen was an avid outdoor sportsman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his younger days, and he...
Kenneth Ray Duos
Sep 10, 2021
Kenneth Ray Duos was one of eight children born to Jules and Lalla Belle Duos. He was born in Vidrine, Louisiana on December 31, 1954.
He attended Vidrine High School, Class of 1972 then went onto attend McNeese State University where he earned at Bachelor Degree in Agronomy.
It was at McNeese he met his bride to be Christine Bertrand,...
Ray Melvin Owens
Sep 10, 2021
Ray M. Owens, of Lake Charles, left this world on Friday, September 10, 2021 and is now in Heaven with his Heavenly Father after 89 years.
Mr. Owens retired after serving 20 years in the US Air Force 68th Bombardment Wing. He served all of the United States and overseas. Mr. Owens began his career with the military at...
Lisa Ann Domingue
Sep 10, 2021
Lisa Ann Domingue, 56 of Sulphur, La passed away on September 10, 2021, in a local hospital.
Lisa was born on November 24, 1964, to Odis and June Fontenot. She was a graduate of Sulphur Class of 1982, received her bachelor’s degree from McNeese. She worked at Stine Lumber Company in Sulphur and DeRidder where she was the Office Manager. ...
Wayne Walker
Sep 9, 2021
Wayne Walker, 71, of Sulphur passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.
Wayne worked offshore, retiring from Shell Oil Company after 20 years of service. He was mechanically inclined and could fix anything; he really enjoyed reminding his friends and family of this ability. He also enjoyed debating his point of...
Timothy Harrison Helms
Sep 9, 2021
Timothy Harrison Helms, 59, of Sweet Lake passed away on September 9, 2021 in a local hospital.
Tim was born on August 25, 1962 in Creole, Louisiana to Edmund Helms and Debbie LaBove (Helms) Lafosse. As a career, Tim was a welding inspector, which took him on various jobs throughout the United States. He made many lasting friendships with co-workers...
Don "Be-Do" Joseph Ledoux Sr.
Sep 8, 2021
Donald Joseph LeDoux Sr, 66, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.
He was born on January 22nd 1955, to Winnie and Joseph LeDoux in Lake Charles, La. He graduated from Grand Lake High School in 1973. He worked several different jobs before settling at the Cameron Parish Sherriff’s office. He was a Jailor and a road...
Jacob "Jay" Ellender
Sep 7, 2021
Jacob “Jay” Jerome Ellender passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at the age of 79.
He was a native of Sulphur, LA, graduating from Sulphur High School in 1961. Jay served his country and was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was a resident of Moss Bluff for 38 years. As a member of the Masonic...
Gloria Colley
Sep 7, 2021
Gloria Colley, 91, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.
She will be remembered as a loving and dedicated mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend, and mighty woman of God. She enjoyed cooking for family and friends and is said to have never met a stranger, as she showed love to everyone who was around her. She was a God-fearing woman...
Frank Cole
Sep 7, 2021
Franklin Harley Cole, better known as Frank, was born in Sugartown, LA to Kirby Franklin and Georgie McKee-Cole on January 16, 1948.
Shortly after graduation he enlisted into the United States Army, serving as a tank mechanic. During his enlistment, his duty station took him to Germany during the Vietnam War. Upon receiving an honorable discharge, he returned home to...
Charles Parker
Sep 6, 2021
Our Lord and Savior picked up my brother Charles at 5:00 PM on September 6, 2021. His suffering has ended. So, I am thinking Trey met Charles at heaven's gate on his four-wheeler and they are now fishing or hunting…catching the big one. How happy they both must be. He will be missed very much, and we will all carry...
