Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Michael James Schley
Jul 8, 2018
Michael James Schley, 52, of Sulphur passed away on July 8, 2018 in a local hospital. Michael enjoyed movies, watching his geese for hours, and visiting with family and friends. Michael will always be remembered for his compassion and love. He helped anyone who needed a friend. Michael had a heart so large life could not compare. He was an...
Danita Andrus
Jul 4, 2018
Danita Andrus, 86, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2018 in Lake Charles, LA.
She was born August 18, 1932 in Indian Village, LA to Willie and Irene Ryder.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Jewel Lonthier.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 68 years, Pete Andrus; sons,...
Rudolph O. Young, Jr.
Jul 3, 2018
Rudolph “Rudy” Odo Young Jr., 86, passed away on July 2, 2018 at the Southwest Louisiana Veteran’s Home.
Rudy was a native of Youngsville, LA and attended St. Joseph Seminary in St. Benedict, LA. He is a graduate of St. Stanislaus High School and later received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He served his...
Floyd Vincent Fontenot
Jul 3, 2018
Floyd Vincent Fontenot, 85, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 5:05 AM on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 in a local care facility.
Mr. Fontenot was born October 17, 1932 in Ville Platte, LA, and graduated from Chataignier High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Fontenot retired as shift superintendant in 1992...
Scott Lyle Wade
Jul 3, 2018
Scott Lyle Wade, 65, passed away on July 3, 2018 at a local care facility.
Mr. Wade was a 1971 graduate of Lake Charles High School. He then served his country in the United States Army. He retired with UPS as a delivery driver. He is fondly remembered for his great sense of humor.
He is survived by...
Troy Andrew Frick
Jul 2, 2018
Troy Andrew Frick, 55, of Lake Charles died Monday July 2, 2018.Troy was a native of Thibodeaux and longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was a 1980 graduate of Alfred M. Barbe High School and a general building contactor and owner of TAF Development, LLC. He had served several tours in Afghanistan as a Department of Defense contractor. Troy enjoyed...
Timothy Breck "Bt" Tyler
Jul 2, 2018
Timothy Breck “B. T.” Tyler, 60, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 3:16 AM on Monday, July 2, 2018 in his residence.
Mr. Tyler was born December 17, 1957 in Lake Charles, LA, where he lived most of his life, except for a few years spent in Minnesota. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Tyler worked...
Donald Clark
Jul 2, 2018
Donald Lucius Clark entered into heaven Tuesday, July 2 after passing peacefully at home surrounded by his family. His life centered on the love for his family and all things outdoors. Don was born December 28, 1932 in Crowley, Louisiana to the late Lucius Leroy Clark and Emethilde Hebert Clark. He was Quarterback of the 1951 Crowley High School football...
Carolyn Ann Foreman Fontenot
Jul 1, 2018
Carolyn Ann Foreman Fontenot, 74, of Lake Charles, died at 12:08 p.m. Sunday, July 1, 2018, in a local care facility.
Mrs. Fontenot was born on May 21, 1944, in Lake Charles, to Calvin Foreman and Daisy Mae Finley Foreman Milsted. She was a 1962 graduate of St. Charles Academy and a graduate of McNeese State University with Bachelor’s and...
Charles Robert Walker
Jul 1, 2018
Charles Robert Walker, 83, passed away July 1, 2018 at a local care center.
Mr. Walker was born in San Antonio, TX and lived most of his life in Lake Charles, LA. Mr. Walker spent much of his early life as a musician playing the organ, trumpet, and piano. He was also a singer and wrote music. He had...
Mary Winn
Jul 1, 2018
Mary Ann Winn, 72, of Sulphur passed away on July 1, 2018 in a local hospital. She was a Sulphur High graduate, loved her cats, and enjoyed painting and drawing in oil and water colors. Mary loved spending time and talking with her family and friends, especially her long-time friend, Jean Maynes.
Mary Ann is survived by her daughter, Heather...
Ruth Marie Fontenot
Jun 29, 2018
Ruth Marie Fontenot, 73, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018 in a local hospital.
She was born on January 23, 1945 to John and Thelma Istre Comeaux in Bell City, LA.
She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and a dedicated member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vinton, LA where she served as...
Angeline Cosby-Davis
Jun 28, 2018
Angeline Cosby-Davis, 85, of Lake Charles passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018 in her son’s residence.
Angeline was born on November 14, 1932 to Roscoe Roy and Ida Madeline Cosby. After graduating from Catholic University of America with a BS in Nursing, she began a long career in the health care field. This included working for public health,...
Charles Abate
Jun 27, 2018
Charles Vincent Abate, 86, passed away at his residence on June 27, 2018.
He was born on September 21, 1931 in Lake Charles, LA to Phillip and Rosabelle Williams Abate. He graduated from LaGrange High School in 1948 before attending McNeese State University. He served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean conflict. After...
Jane Loris "Memom" Guidry
Jun 26, 2018
Jane Loris “MeMom” Guidry, 97, of Lake Charles passed away at 1:54 AM on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Guidry was born on August 19, 1921 in Cypress Point, LA and was raised in Lake Arthur. She moved to Sweetlake with her husband until he retired and they moved to Sulphur. Following his passing...
Audrey "Sugar Bear" Manuel Colvin
Jun 26, 2018
Audrey Ruth Manuel Colvin, 69, of DeQuincy, died Tuesday, June 26, 2018 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Colvin lived most of her life in the Westlake, LA. She owned and operated “Sugar Bears” in Westlake for many years. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Colvin enjoyed crabbing, Bingo and dancing. She loved to...
Ronald Paul Kemerly
Jun 26, 2018
Ronald Paul Kemerly was born on October 16, 1945 in Washington, D.C. to Paul and Helen Singleton Kemerly, and passed away in Lake Charles on June 26, 2018. He grew up in northeastern Indiana and northern Virginia before moving to Lake Charles in 1960. Ron graduated from LaGrange High School with honors and Michigan State University (Honors College) in urban...
Mitzi Marie St. Romain
Jun 26, 2018
Mitzi Marie St. Romain, 92, of Lake Charles passed away at 1:30 AM on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 in her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. St. Romain was born on December 22, 1925 in Gueydan where she was raised and attended school. She also attended Souleé Secretarial School in New Orleans. Mrs. St. Romain moved to Lake...
Phillip Thibodeaux
Jun 25, 2018
Phillip Lyness Thibodeaux, 70, passed away in a local hospital on June 25, 2018.
He was born on August 19, 1947 in Rayne, Louisiana to Nestor and Mary Guidry Thibodeaux. He served his country honorably in the United States Army before beginning a career as an operator in the petrochemical industry. He loved his dogs and enjoyed gardening, wood...
Debbie Ann Theriot
Jun 25, 2018
Mrs. Debbie Ann Theriot 78, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Theriot was born on February 16, 1940 in Little Chenier, LA to Traville and Advilla LaBove Broussard.
Debbie grew up in Cameron Parish and will be remembered as a caring person who never met a stranger and...
