Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Shirley Myers
Jul 30, 2022
Shirley Faye Fruge Myers, 74, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 10:52 AM on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at her daughter's home.
Mrs. Myers was born October 27, 1947 in Lake Charles, LA, raised on Creole Street. She graduated from LaGrange High School in 1966. She began her career specializing in OBGYN as a nurse with Dr. John Moffett. ...
Evelyn Hammond
Jul 30, 2022
Evelyn Hammond, 89, passed away on July 30, 2022, in a local hospital with her family by her side. Evelyn enjoyed gardening and flowers. One of her favorite things to do was travel.
Evelyn is survived by her daughters, Debbie Hammond and companion, Peter Bennett of Houma, LA and Peggy Dorsey of Groves, TX; grandchildren, Brandi Olivier and husband...
Herbert "Herb" Wayne Ledoux
Jul 30, 2022
Herbert "Herb" Wayne LeDoux, born on September 6, 1943, son of the late LeRoy and Annie Mae (Morgan) LeDoux, passed away in his home surrounded by family on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at age 78. Herb was a graduate of Marion High School. He faithfully served in the U.S. Army for 2 years. During his time in the U. S....
Layne Emerson Richard
Jul 29, 2022
Layne Emerson Richard, 65, of Ragley passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 29, 2022 in his residence.
Mr. Richard was born on June 21, 1957 in Lake Charles where he was raised and was a graduate of LaGrange High School. He moved to Ragley in 1993 where he currently resided. Mr. Richard was a skilled welder for the Pipeliners Local...
Virgil Mcdonald
Jul 29, 2022
Virgil McDonald, born June 7, 1938, son of William and Pearl (McKee) McDonald, passed away July 29, 2022, at the age of 84. He is survived by his son, Randy McDonald, sister, Cella Smith; 3 grandchildren, Joshua Buxton, Joy Simpson Harmon, Brittany McDonald, and 5 great-grandchild. Virgil is preceded in death by his parents; sons, Richard and Raymond McDonald. As...
Thelma "Petie" Labove
Jul 29, 2022
Thelma Ann “Petie” LaBove, 80 years old, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022. She was born on May 15, 1942, to Wallace “Mike” and Cecile Faulk Moore in Bakersfield, CA.
Ms. Petie was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She served as an EEG Technician at St. Patrick’s Hospital for 38 years. After retirement from the hospital, she worked with...
Jaquetta Randle Chavarria
Jul 29, 2022
Jaquetta Randle Chavarria, 40, of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2022, surrounded by her family.
Jaquetta was born on January 15, 1982, in Lake Charles to Donald Shillow, Sr. and Phyllis Randle. She grew up in Lake Charles and was a graduate of McNeese State University. She worked for Volunteers of America and later pursued her dream...
Maria Carter
Jul 29, 2022
Maria Pollinger Carter, 84, of Topsy, LA, passed away peacefully at 2:13 PM on Friday, July 29, 2022 in her residence.
Mrs. Carter was born April 29, 1938 in Falkenberg, Germany to Josef and Theresia Schmidt Pollinger. Things you might not know about Maria….She learned to speak English by watching “I Love Lucy”, her favorite color was red, her favorite...
Frank Paul Thompson
Jul 28, 2022
The amazing Frank Paul Thompson, 61, a true genius, Master Craftsman Builder and Glass Artisan, superhero husband, fun loving father, silly pappy, joking friend to all, who could light up the room with joy, making everyone feel comfortable, finally took some much needed rest eternally with our loving Father in Heaven on July 28, 2022. His huge loving heart gave...
Consolacion Abad Camania
Jul 28, 2022
Consolacion Abad Camania, born in Manila, Philippines on December 29, 1927, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022, at the age of 94. Consolacion was married to the late Zoilo C. Camania, and together they had 7 children, Remedious Abad Camania, Ricardo A. Camania (Remedios Gonzales Camania), Emiliano A. Camania (Angeles B. Camania), Angelina C. Valenzuela (Jaime Valenzuela), Jaime A. Camania...
Robert Lee Hebert, Sr.
Jul 28, 2022
Robert Lee Hebert, Sr. (79) of Grand Lake, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022, surrounded by family.
Robert was born on August 05, 1942 to the late Daisy Viola (Canter) and Adam Wallace Hebert in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He served in the U.S. Army (Reserves & Active Duty) Vietnam Veteran from 06/25/1960 - 05/17/1968.
During his early years...
Jennifer Hillebrandt
Jul 27, 2022
Iowa – Jennifer Hillebrandt, born in Plain Dealing, LA on September 17, 1954, daughter of the late Carl and Susan (DeLord) Hillebrandt, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at age 67. Jennifer graduated college in Chicago, Illinois. She retired as an X-Ray technician. Jennifer attended Immaculate Conception and St. Raphael Catholic Church. Survivors are her sister, Linda Tims (Jack); nieces...
Arthur Anthony Pardo, Jr.
Jul 26, 2022
Arthur Anthony “Art” Pardo, Jr., 82, went home to be with the Lord on July 26, 2022 with his family by his side.
Arthur was born in St. Louis, MO, on November 13, 1939. In 1956 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he proudly served his country.
On June 3, 1961, he married the love of...
Rose Marie Ducote Bordelon
Jul 26, 2022
Rose Marie Ducote Bordelon was born on September 3, 1928, in Cottonport, Louisiana. A longtime resident of Lake Charles, she died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She had the unique ability of making each person she met feel special by her kindness and...
Peggy Horner Farquhar
Jul 25, 2022
Peggy Horner Farquhar was born July 21, 1948 in Fordoche. She was of the Christian faith and went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2022 surrounded by family. Peggy cherished time with her family and enjoyed making memories camping with her sons and grandchildren.
Peggy is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Scylton Monroe Farquhar,...
Adela "Doll" Gillentine
Jul 24, 2022
Adela H Gillentine (Doll), 76, of Fort Pierce, FL passed away on July 24, 2022. She was born in Lake Charles, LA on September 10, 1945 and graduated from LaGrange High School.
Doll was married to J. John Gillentine on October 29, 1966. She retired from working in accounting in the chemical plants in St. Gabriel, LA. Her hobbies...
Timothy "Timmy" Lionel Ardoin
Jul 23, 2022
Iowa – Timothy Lionel Ardoin, born on January 3, 1970, the son of Lionel Ardoin and Judy Hall Edwards, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at 52. Timmy worked as a sub-contractor for Kenny Fuselier and Co. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and horseback riding. He is preceded in death by his mother, Judy...
Judith L. Suydam Reynolds
Jul 23, 2022
Our family lost our matriarch Saturday, July 23, 2022.
She was the absolute light of our family! She was strong and brave and loved with all of her heart. She taught school for 28 years and was the best sixth grade science teacher ever. She was very smart, generous, and kind and had a great sense of humor. It...
Evelyn Rae Guillory
Jul 22, 2022
LeBleu Settlement – Evelyn Rae Guillory, born July 22, 1947 in Lake Charles, LA, daughter of the late Noah and Isabelle (Drounette) Arville, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022, at the age of 75. Evelyn was a member of Bethany Baptist Church and a graduate Marion High School. She enjoyed reading her bible, sewing, fishing and spending time with...
