Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Melvin Masten Thomas
May 27, 2020
Melvin Masten Thomas, 90, of Lake Charles, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 in a local care facility.
Mr. Thomas was born July 10, 1929 in Logansport, Indiana, to Ortho and Thelma Harper Thomas. He was a 1947 graduate of Horace Mann High School in Gary, Indiana. He retired after 35 years of service from US...
Roy Douglas Lee, Jr.
May 27, 2020
Roy Douglas Lee, Jr., 71 of Lilburn, Georgia, passed away suddenly at 2:16 AM CST on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at a hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
He was born on August 18, 1948 in Pewee Valley, Kentucky, the son of the late Dorothy Moore Lee and the late Roy Douglas Lee, Sr. Â Roy graduated in 1966 from Eastern High...
William E. Reasoner, Jr.
May 27, 2020
William E. Reasoner, Jr., nine hours before his 95 th birthday, passed away onWednesday, May 27, 2020 at the Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home inJennings, Louisiana.
He was born on May 28, 1925 in Orangefield, Texas. He was a life-long resident ofHackberry graduating from Hackberry High School. Following graduation, he joined theU. S. Navy and proudly served his country from...
Gertrude Royer Bellard Cummings
May 27, 2020
Iowa – Gertrude Royer Bellard Cummings, born February 17, 1931, daughter of the late Clophas and Amy Cormier Royer, passed away in her residence surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at the age of 89. Gertrude was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She was a graduate of Rayne High School and a member of St. Joseph...
Charles Robert Waldmeier
May 26, 2020
Charles Robert Waldmeier, 62, passed away Tuesday, May 26 ,2020 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, LA. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School.
Chuck liked working on cars and working with his hands which led him to a career as a maintenance technician for 16 years at FairviewCrossing Apartment Complex...
Jeffrey Glen Couvillion
May 26, 2020
Jeff Couvillion, 61, of Sulphur departed on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. He was born on April 14, 1959 to his late parents, Jerome Couvillion and Lucille Couvillion Young. He fought four hard years battling lung cancer.
He was a member of Truth Apostolic Church and LifePoint Church where he enjoyed singing and playing the piano for the Lord and at...
Mildred May Hazell
May 26, 2020
Mildred Balding Hazell, 95, of Sulphur peacefully passed away in her home surrounded by loved ones Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
Mildred was born on December 2, 1924 in Clareton, Wyoming to James and Mary Balding. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters; her husband, Dwight D. Hazell; a daughter, Darlene Bunch; a son, David Hazell; and...
Sharon J. Mellon
May 26, 2020
DeRidder ~ Sharon Mellon, born March 23, 1948, daughter of the late Kenneth Alfred Bailey, Sr. and Bonnie Bell Bailey, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at the age of 72. Sharon is survived by her sons, Edward Pickett of DeRidder; Michael Pickett (Rita) of Kinder; brother, Kenneth Bailey, Jr. (June) of Moss Bluff; grandchildren, Jordan Pickett; Britney Nicole Miltenberger;...
Nettie F. Miller
May 26, 2020
Nettie Fruge Miller, 81, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 10:50 PM on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Miller was born October 24, 1938 in Oberlin, LA, was a 1956 graduate of Basile High School and attended USL. She was the President, owner and operator of Cash and Carry in Lake Charles from...
Katie Leigh Willard Hall & Unborn Baby
May 25, 2020
Lake Charles – Katie Leigh Willard Hall, born June 12, 1985, daughter of James and Kimberly (Molbert) Willard, passed away May 25, 2020 at the age 34. Katie graduated from Iowa High class of 2003. She enjoyed making baskets, interior design; but most of all, she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Survivors are her husband, Michael Hall,...
Patsy Nunez Holland
May 25, 2020
Gertrude Amelia “Patsy” Nunez Holland, 85, of Bell City passed away Monday, May 25, 2020 in the comfort of her home.Â
Mrs. Holland was born in Lake Charles and was a lifelong resident of Bell City. A graduate of Bell City High School, she worked as a teacher’s aide for the Calcasieu Parish School Board and later proudly returned...
Edith "Dede" Hay
May 25, 2020
Edith Catherine Nauman Hay passed gently into the loving arms of our precious Lord on May 25th, 2020. Dede, the youngest of six children of William and Effie Naumann, was born in Lake Charles, LA on January 28, 1920. She was baptized on April 12, 1920 at First United Methodist Church in Lake Charles, where she remained a lifelong member,...
Marcus Jerome Granger
May 25, 2020
Marcus Jerome Granger, 59, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 5:32 AM on Monday, May 25, 2020 in a New Orleans hospital.
Mr. Granger was born October 24, 1960 in Kinder, LA and was a 1979 graduate of Westlake High School. He worked as a pipefitter for a number of years and later at Wal-Mart in the automotive department, retiring...
Patti Ann Evans
May 24, 2020
Patti Ann Spears Evans, 64, of Sulphur, LA passed away May 24, 2020.
Patti was born on December 3, 1955 in Lake Charles, LA. She enjoyed coloring and knitting. Patti worked as an X- Ray technician in the chiropractic profession and also worked for many years for SAIA motor freight company.
Those to cherish her memory are her loving...
Florence Hilda Hoffpauir
May 24, 2020
Florence Hilda Hoffpauir, 95, of Sulphur, LA passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020. Florence was born on June 2, 1924 in Sweet Lake, LA to Clement and Viola Granger. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, and serving her community the most. Mrs. Florence hosted bingo at various places in the Sulphur area and was a lifetime member of the VFW auxiliary....
Murphy Joseph "Junior" Thibodeaux, Jr.
May 23, 2020
Murphy Joseph “Junior” Thibodeaux, 81, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family on Saturday May 23, 2020.
Junior was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was retired from sales in the oilfield and enjoyed playing golf as well as playing the guitar and bass for Cajun and country/western...
Pearl Aucoin Landerman
May 23, 2020
Pearl, 88, passed away on May 23, 2020 at home surrounded by family. She was born on August 2, 1931 to Sylvan Aucoin of Palmetta, LA and Edna Comeaux of Morgan City, LA. She retired from Columbian Chemicals Carbon Black Plant in Franklin, LA after 18 ½ years. Pearl is survived by 3 sons, Bo Landerman; Anthony (Gina) Landerman; Jerry...
Judy Marie Duncan
May 23, 2020
Judy Marie Duncan, 66, of Oretta passed away on May 23, 2020. Judy worked as a medical transcriber for many years, enjoyed dancing, sewing, gardening, traveling and was a member of the Acts Community at Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church.
Judy is survived by her companion and love of her life, Patrick Gerald Dupin; four sons, David Willis,...
Effie Lois Fournerat
May 23, 2020
Effie Lois Fournerat, 94 of Sulphur passed away on May 23, 2020 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Mamou, LA and lived most of her life in Sulphur. Effie was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Effie is survived by her...
Bryan Keith Vincent
May 22, 2020
Bryan Keith Vincent, 57, of Westlake, passed away on Friday May 22, 2020 in a local hospital.
Bryan was a lifelong resident of Westlake. He was a 1981 graduate of Westlake High School and attended McNeese State University and University of Southwestern Louisiana. In addition to Bryan having been known for his talent as a proficient Master Mechanic, he was...
