Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Pamela Jean Lebleu Ramirez
Oct 16, 2018
Pamela Jean LeBleu Ramirez, 59, of Lake Charles passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 in a local hospital following a brief illness.
Pamela was born on February 13, 1959 in Kinder, was raised in LeBleu Settlement, and lived most of her life in Lake Charles except for a few years residing in Nevada. She was a 1977 Valedictorian...
Irene Dorothy Gosling Laubach
Oct 15, 2018
Irene Dorothy Gosling Laubach, 83, of Lake Charles passed away at 9:25 PM on Monday, October 15, 2018 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Laubach was born on April 7, 1935 in Essex, England and moved to the states 47 years ago. She moved to Louisiana 27 years ago where she became a member of the Country Club and had...
Paul A, "Buddy" Soileau
Oct 14, 2018
Paul A. “Buddy” Soileau, 67, of Lake Charles passed away at 12:47 PM on Sunday, October 14, 2018 in a Houston hospital.
Buddy was born on May 17, 1951 in Lake Charles where he lived all of his life and was a Lake Charles High School graduate. Following graduation, he was a machinist in the US Navy until being...
Rev. Dallas (J.R.) Shuff, Jr.
Oct 14, 2018
Rev. Dallas (J.R.) Shuff Jr., 84, passed away in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family, on October 14, 2018.
Rev. Shuff is a retired pastor and last served at Bayou Rouge Pentecostal Church until his retirement in 2009. Even after retirement Rev. Shuff continued to evangelize and is remembered as an intelligent and masterful orator. He...
Cynthia Tubbs
Oct 13, 2018
Cynthia Kay Bailey Tubbs, 68, was called home by the Lord, JESUS CHRIST, on October 13, 2018 at her residence in Sulphur, LA.
Mrs. Tubbs was born on January 15, 1950 in Batesville, MS to the late Benjamin Travis and Margaret Maxine (Sullivan) Bailey. She was a kind faithful Christian member of Celebration Worship Church in Sulphur. Mrs. Tubbs...
Caleb Allen Beechler
Oct 13, 2018
Caleb Allen Beechler, 29, of Indianapolis, IN passed away in his residence on October 13, 2018. Caleb was born in Lake Charles, LA on February 17, 1989.
Caleb graduated from Barbe High School and then attended Louisiana State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. Upon graduation Caleb moved to Indianapolis and accepted a position...
Karin Ann Carpenter
Oct 13, 2018
Karin Ann Carpenter, 63, of Sulphur passed away on October 13, 2018 in her residence. She was born in Lake Charles and lived in Sulphur most of her life. Karin was a loving mother and wife.
Karin is survived by her husband Kyle Carpenter of Sulphur; her two sons, Katlin Carpenter of Sulphur and Christopher Sonnier of Kinder, LA.
A...
Beverly Ann Romero
Oct 13, 2018
Beverly Ann Romero, 72, passed away on October 13, 2018 at a local hospital.
Mrs. Romero was very involved with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was a Campfire leader, softball coach, and helped with Cub Scouts and 4-H events. She was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed gardening. She also loved her poodles, Zoey, Gabby, Shay, and Shelby.
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Arleen Marie Duhon
Oct 12, 2018
Arleen Marie Duhon, 88, of Hackberry passed away on October 12, 2018 in her residence surrounded by her family. She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Hackberry, the Catholic Daughters, and sang in the choir. Arleen enjoyed fishing, ceramics, and sewing.
Arleen is survived by her two sons, James Duhon and Louis Kent Duhon and wife Cindy;...
Patrick James Baumery
Oct 12, 2018
Patrick James Baumery, 50, of Welsh, LA, passed away suddenly on Friday, October 12, 2018.
Mr. Baumery was born December 19, 1967 in Lake Charles, LA, was a 1988 graduate of St. Louis Catholic School and graduated from Delta Tech and Monroe Technical School. He worked as a Security Officer for over seventeen years, most recently for Lofton Security...
Brenda Marcantel Welch
Oct 11, 2018
Brenda Marcantel Welch, 68, of Lake Charles passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018 in a local healthcare facility.
Mrs. Welch was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and graduate of Marion High School. She was an avid sports and NASCAR fan.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her only daughter, Melissa Diane Braught and husband Blake of Collierville, TN; five...
Gina Marie Oakman
Oct 10, 2018
Gina Marie Oakman, 44, passed away on October 10, 2018 in a local hospital. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Edgerly. She loved her family but really enjoyed caring for her grandson.
Gina is survived by her four daughters, Laci Taylor and husband Jon, Trystan Chaisson and wife Courtney, Amiyah Oakman and fiancé Jens Drachmann, and Stevie...
Mary Margaret Hunt Leaman
Oct 9, 2018
Mary Margaret Leaman passed away peacefully on October 9, 2018, at the age of 87.
She was preceded in death by her parents Ambrose John and Ruth Hydt Batliner, and grandmother Gertrude Woolsey Hydt. At her passing, she was a member of St. Luke Simpson United Methodist Church.
Born September 17, 1931, in Kansas City, MO, she...
April Michelle Young
Oct 9, 2018
April Michelle Young, 36, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 in her home. April was a 2000 graduate of Sulphur High School. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend. April loved to read in her spare time. Many who knew her said she was a free spirit.
April is survived by her children, Ethan, Olivia and...
Glenda Marie Benoit Mcclelland
Oct 9, 2018
Glenda Marie Benoit McClelland, 68, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 2:10 AM on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 in a local hospital.
Mrs. McClelland was born January 20, 1950 in Cameron, LA, where she lived all of her life until moving to Lake Charles after Hurricane Rita. She worked at Cameron Elementary School for a number of years and...
Dolores Martin
Oct 9, 2018
Dolores Martin, 83, passed away at her residence on October 9, 2018.
Mrs. Martin was born on August 27, 1935 in Ville Platte, LA. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and graduated from Lake Charles High School. She was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, flowers, gardening, and...
Skip Nunnally
Oct 8, 2018
Skip Nunnally, 71, of Lake Charles passed away suddenly on Monday October 8, 2018 at a local hospital.
Skip was a native of Tyler, Texas and long-time resident of Lake Charles. He honorably and faithfully served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Skip enjoyed a long career in sales. He was a Christian and...
Audrey Young Naquin
Oct 8, 2018
Audrey Young Naquin, 90, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018 in a local care center. Audrey was born on October 20, 1927 to Elricke and Madia Ashford Young in Basile, LA.
Mrs. Naquin was married to Sherman J. Naquin for 58 years and worked at his side as the book-keeper for their family owned...
Sarah Newcomer
Oct 6, 2018
Sarah Newcomer, age 95, passed away early Saturday morning, October 6, 2018.
Here I am Lord.
Sarah leaves behind the job she loves most, helping people. She was always ready to take care of every need. She will always be remembered for helping others, which was the joy of her life.
Sarah was born in Allen Parish, Mittie, LA to...
Doris Marie Green Reeves
Oct 6, 2018
Doris Marie Green Reeves, 78, of Lake Charles passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, October 6, 2018 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was surrounded by her family.
Doris was born on October 16, 1939 in Vincennes, IN to Hubert and Daisy Spencer Green. She spent her early childhood living in...
