Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Jonathan Corey Nelson
Jun 14, 2021
Closing Time, every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end…
Jonathan Corey Nelson was born on January 11, 1986, although it was in Austin, TX he did not “Keep it Weird” as his values more traditionally rooted to family.
He grew up in Gulf Breeze, Florida and attended Gulf Breeze High School, where like his younger brother, he played...
Gay Loraine Lequeux
Jun 13, 2021
Gay Loraine LeQueux, 66, of Sulphur, LA., passed away on June 13, 2021. Gay was born on November 7, 1954, in Sulphur, LA., to Robert and Hazel Atkinson. She enjoyed reading, playing bingo, and watching T.V.
Those left to cherish her memory are her three children, Robert Jean LeQueux Jr. and wife Shannon, John Mark LeQueux and wife Rachel,...
Eddie Conner
Jun 13, 2021
Our Dad and Popee passed away on June 13, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones. Eddie Joe was the eldest living heir to the Donat Miller and Mark Conner families of Creole.
He was born to Ona (Tateen ) and Eddie ( Noon ) Conner of Creole.
Eddie Joe is survived by his brother, Charles Larry Conner of...
Raleigh Newman
Jun 13, 2021
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of a pillar of our community, Charles Raleigh Newman, as he passed Sunday, June 13, 2021.
Born in Big Lake, LA on April 30, 1930, to parents Eulice Newman and Eva Faulk, Raleigh Newman was raised in great part by his grandparents, Semar “Poleet” and Frances Hebert Faulk. He was baptized...
James Douglass Ayo
Jun 13, 2021
James Douglass Ayo was one of five children born to Joseph Raleigh and Mary Faye Ayo. He was born August 12, 1949, in Austin, Texas.
James grew up in Beaumont, TX, where there was no shortage of adventures for him and his brothers and sister. James attended McNeese on a drama scholarship, where he met and married the love of...
Carolyn Faye Amy
Jun 12, 2021
Carolyn Faye Amy (née Smith) passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the age of 68 in Sulphur, Louisiana, following a brave, 15-month battle with cancer. Born October 9, 1952 to the late Remi and Louisiana Smith of Swords, Louisiana, she was the youngest of five sisters. In 1970, Carolyn graduated from Eunice High School, where, at her high...
Penny Callens
Jun 12, 2021
Penny O. Callens, 73, of Sulphur, LA passed away on Saturday June 12, 2021.
Penny was born on December 17, 1947, in Louisiana to Owen and Gloria McCollough. She enjoyed card games and being around family and friends. She was a teacher for 25 plus years and was a member of Houston River Baptist Church. Penny loved all of her...
Michael Sackett
Jun 12, 2021
Michael Sackett, 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 12, 2021.
He was born on August 7, 1946 in Denver, Colorado to J. Lee and Dympna Sackett.
Mr. Sackett served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy before enjoying a career with Siliker Laboratories until his retirement in 2008. He will be...
Thomas Joseph Menard
Jun 12, 2021
Thomas Joseph “Tommy” Menard, 75, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 in a local healthcare facility.
Mr. Menard was born May 04, 1946 in Lafayette, LA to Malcom and Bernadette Himel Menard. He lived most his younger years in Houston, LA and in 1970 made Lake Charles home. He retired a supervisor with over twenty-five years in...
Judie Kramer
Jun 12, 2021
Judie Kramer
Judie Kramer, 62, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.
Judie was born on February 6, 1959, in Lake Charles, LA. She enjoyed flowers, writing, painting, and butterflies. She was the proud author of two children’s books.
She is survived by 5 siblings, Karen Cain, Babs Baty, Jerrie...
Leroy M. "Butch" Spellman
Jun 11, 2021
Leroy M. Spellman, Sr., 72, of Starks, LA passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family.
Mr. Spellman was a native of Youngstown, OH and lived most of his life in the Ellsworth, and Salem area. Following his retirement in 2005, he moved to Starks, LA. where he was near his family. ...
Judith Ann Richard
Jun 11, 2021
Judith Ann Richard, 76, of Carlyss, LA passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021, in a local hospital.
Judith was born on August 5, 1944, in Carson City, NV to Homer and Wanda Holaday. She enjoyed dancing, gardening, and being with family the most. Judith was of the Catholic Faith and was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church....
Ashley May Bowling
Jun 11, 2021
Ashley Nicole May Bowling was born August 6, 1992 in Lake Charles where she was a lifelong resident.
She studied nursing at Sowela Technical School. She is best known for her fun-loving nature, infectious smile, and the devotion she had to her children, family and closest friends. She loved spending time with her family, trips to the beach, and bringing...
Beverly Ann Rasbeary
Jun 11, 2021
While it is often used in times of mourning, the word beloved is insufficient to describe a woman the magnitude of Beverly Rasbeary—the epitome of grace, strength and generosity. A faithful servant of Christ, Beverly went home to the Lord on June 11, 2021.
In this life, we are often defined by our struggles. And while her struggles later in...
Vicki Lanza Ledoux
Jun 10, 2021
Vicki Lanza LeDoux, 66, left our world on Thursday, June 10, 2021 to be with our Lord, following a nine and a half month battle with cancer. She was one of the kindest, most thoughtful and good-hearted people to ever walk this earth. Never forgetting a birthday or a person’s name, she genuinely cared about each person she met. A...
Jessie Reynolds
Jun 9, 2021
Jessie Reynolds, 81, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021, peacefully.
Jessie was born on June 29, 1939, in Lake Charles, LA to James and Floy Sledge. She will be remembered as a loving mother, GranGran, Great GranGran, sister, aunt, and vivacious spirit that will truly be missed.
She enjoyed tailgating at McNeese State University, attending LSU...
Aaron James Tankerson
Jun 9, 2021
Aaron James Tankerson was born on October 11, 1955, to James and Doris Tankerson in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The heart and soul of New Orleans gifted him with his boisterous personality and love of Jazz music. He attended and graduated from Marion Abramson High School then went on to attend University of New Orleans. In his younger years he enjoyed...
Bob Thibodeaux
Jun 9, 2021
Bob Thibodeaux, 61, of Kinder, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at a local Hospital.
Bob was a native and life-long resident of the Lake Charles Area. He was a retired truck driver and of the Catholic Faith.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Oda and Beulah LeBlanc Thibodeaux; and his siblings, Terry Thibodeaux, Johnny Thibodeaux, Deanna...
Doris E Sohrwide
Jun 8, 2021
Doris Elaine Tennyson Sohrwide, 93, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Sohrwide was born October 20, 1927 in Alexandria, LA, where she graduated from Providence Academy. She worked at Mueller’s for a short period and Union National Life Insurance Company with her husband, but her true passion was taking care of...
Hans Werner Konieczny
Jun 8, 2021
Hans Werner Konieczny, 79, of Moss Bluff, LA, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at his residence.
Mr. Konieczny was born in Zweibrucken, Germany and moved to the States in 1959. He was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and served until his honorable discharge in July 1971. Mr. Konieczny was recently recognized as a KPLC...
