Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Arlene Ann Faul Foreman
Feb 13, 2022
Iowa – Arlene Ann Faul Foreman, born in Kinder on December 3, 1958, daughter of Mervin and Edna Fontenot Faul, passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at the age of 63. Arlene was a graduate of Lacassine High School, and attended St. Raphael Catholic Church. She was a para professional at Lacassine High...
Betty Jean Head Ardoin
Feb 13, 2022
Betty Jean (Head) Ardoin, born on February 23, 1939, daughter of the late Rudolph “Bert” and Bessie (Ward) Head, passed away in her daughter’s residence in Pineville, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at the age of 82. Betty, a graduate of Iowa High School, was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. She worked at K...
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...
Adam Joseph Chaisson
Feb 10, 2022
Adam J. Chaisson, born in Pine Island on October 13, 1934, son of the late Walter and Laura (Iguess) Chaisson, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022, at the age of 87. Adam was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and was owner operator of Chaisson Trucking. He was a member of the W & L Riders Club and enjoyed...
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...
John Avery Trahan Jr.
Feb 9, 2022
Welsh – John Avery Trahan, Jr., born on February 3, 1938, passed away in a local care facility on Wednesday, February 09, 2022, at the age of 84. John was of the catholic faith. He enjoyed gardening, western shows, wrestling and spending time with his family. John retired from Layne Water Well Service. He is preceded in death by his...
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,...
Zachary Blisard
Feb 8, 2022
Zachary Blisard, born on January 19, 2000 in Temple, TX, son of Tony Blisard and Melanie McCray, passed away February 8, 2022 at the age of 22. Zachary lived in Temple, TX most of his life and attended school in Rogers, TX from pre-k until he graduated from high school. He had recently moved to Vinton, LA in 2020. Zachary...
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.Â
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...
Nancy Ann (Lindeman) Pennartz
Feb 7, 2022
Nancy Ann (Lindeman) Pennartz, of Lake Charles, LA, 78, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022, following a long courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Nancy was born on May 2, 1943, in San. Diego, CA, to Alvis (A.R.) Lindeman and Loretta (Hoffman) Lindeman. She was the first of their five daughters and grew up on the family dairy farm in...
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...
Mark Carl Pedersen
Feb 6, 2022
Sweetlake – Mark Carl Pedersen, born in Eunice on January 27, 1956, son of the late Erik Brandt and Geraldine Marie (Richard) Pedersen, finished his race, surrounded by his family and friends, on Sunday, February 6, 2022 after a courageous battle with ALS. Mark was a graduate of LaGrange High School, class of 1975, where he lettered in Rodeo and...
