Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Debbie Hampton
Jun 15, 2021
Debbie Lynn Hampton, 65, passed away peacefully at her residence on June 15, 2021.
Debbie was born September 25, 1955 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Cranford and Vina Ortego. She was a caring and devoted wife and mother. Even after becoming a great grandmother, her desire to adventure life kept on. Her joy and laughter permeated those around her and...
Fred Taylor "Tee" Smith, Jr.
Jun 15, 2021
Fred Taylor “Tee” Smith, Jr. passed away June 15, 2021, in his home, with his loving family at his side.
A life-long resident of Lake Charles, Tee was born February 23, 1947, to Mary Ellen Gayle Smith and Fred Taylor Smith, Sr. He was a 1965 graduate of Lake Charles High School and a 1989 graduate of McNeese State University. ...
Victoria Sue Hantz
Jun 14, 2021
Victoria Sue Hantz, 61, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021. Victoria was born on February 14, 1960, in Grove City, PA to David and Joann Covert.
She enjoyed riding motorcycles, gardening, and reading books.
Those left to cherish her memory are her two children, Christina Domingue and husband Joshua and Jonathan Frederick; two grandchildren, Shianne and Ethan; five siblings,...
Alan Paul Daley
Jun 14, 2021
Lake Charles – Alan Paul Daley, born in Lake Charles on August 4, 1961, son of Robert Paul and Ruth Marie (Conner) Daley, passed away June 14, 2021, at the age of 59. Alan, a graduate of Barbe was a self-employed roofing contractor. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, martial arts, and being with family, especially his grandchildren. Alan loved the Lord...
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...
Harlan Joseph "Butch" Guillory
Jun 14, 2021
Crowley, LA – Harlan Joseph “Butch” Guillory, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021, at Southwind Nursing Home. Butch was born January 17, 1946, in Iowa, LA. He was the son of the late Lesby and Octavia (Granger) Guillory and a graduate of Westlake High School. Butch served in the Army National Guard in Fort Polk where he was a...
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...
Sherry Ann Taylor
Jun 12, 2021
Iowa – Sherry Ann Taylor, born in Indian Village on May 13, 1943, daughter of the late Roy and Allie (Savant) Palmer, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at the age of 78. Sherry was a graduate of Kinder High School. She attended St. Raphael Catholic Church. Sherry was a bus driver for the Jeff Davis Parish School Board. She...
Dianne Thibodeaux Ledoux
Jun 12, 2021
Creole – Dianne Thibodeaux LeDoux, born in Creole on November 29, 1960, daughter of the late Ernest and Jimmie Ruth (Hebert) Thibodeaux, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at the age of 60. Dianne loved kids and always had a house full. She loved being outdoors enjoying a cochon de lait, Cajun music, and being with family. She is preceded...
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....
Leward Joseph Laviolette
Jun 11, 2021
Leward Joseph Laviolette 85 of Lake Charles, Louisiana, born on January 12, 1936, in Gueydan, gained his heavenly wings on June 11, 2021, in Lake Charles Care Center. Dad was under the care of Amedisys Hospice Care. The family would like to thank facility, caregivers, nurses, case workers, and Hospice for the excellent care given to our dad. You were...
