Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
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.Â
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He was born on August 7, 1946 in Denver, Colorado to J. Lee and Dympna Sackett. Â
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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...
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...
John A. Oliver
Jun 10, 2021
John A. Oliver, born July 17, 1932, son of the late Henry and Eva Soileau Oliver, passed away in his daughter’s residence in Conroe, Texas on June 10, 2021 at the age of 88. John retired as a pipefitter from Local 106 and later worked in all but 8 states as a traveling pipefitter. He enjoyed traveling and being with...
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.Â
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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.Â
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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...
Robin Richard, Jr.
Jun 8, 2021
A. Robin Richard, Jr. passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.
He was born on October 11, 1930 in Crowley, LA to Sue Cart Richard and Allen Robin Richard, Sr. He will be remembered for the love he had for his family and his community involvement. He served his country honorably in the United States Air...
John Murphy Falgout, Sr.
Jun 7, 2021
John Murphy Falgout, Sr. was admired by many as a man of strength, faith, and dedication. He was born January 6, 1928 and passed away June 7, 2021 comforted and celebrated by family.
John was born and raised in Delcambre, Louisiana to Aurelie Joseph Falgout and Agnes Marie Babineaux. At age 18, joined the Navy and served overseas in Tsingtao,...
John Bernard
Jun 6, 2021
John Bernard, a resident of Lake Charles, LA made his transition into eternal rest at 4:40 on the evening of June 6, 2021. He was born a twin (Jim and John) to the union of the late Eraste and Germaine Mercier Bernard on April 12, 1931.
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John lived in the Mossville Community for many years. He was a devoted...
