Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Janet Lynn Manuel
Jun 14, 2018
Janet Lynn Soileau Manuel, 68, of Grand Lake, LA, died on Thursday, June 14, 2018 in her residence.
Mrs. Manuel was born February 26, 1950 in Lake Charles, LA, raised in the Lake Charles area and lived in Cameron Parish for a number of years before moving to Grand Lake after hurricane Rita. Mrs. Manuel enjoyed dancing to French...
James Albert Benton
Jun 14, 2018
James Albert Benton, born on February 18, 1955, passed peacefully from this life on the morning of June 14, 2018 in his sister’s home, surrounded by his loved ones. James grew up in his hometown of Calabash, N.C. and moved to Sulphur 11 years ago to help in the recovery efforts following Hurricane Rita. He never left, deciding instead to...
Scott D. Spooner
Jun 14, 2018
Scott D. Spooner, 64, of Ragley passed away at 8:34 AM on Thursday, June 14, 2018 in a local hospital.
Mr. Spooner was born on December 29, 1953 in Lake Charles and has resided in the Moss Bluff/Ragley area most of his life. He was a graduate of Sam Houston High School and received a degree at McNeese State...
Vilton Orey Matt
Jun 13, 2018
Vilton Orey Matt, 70, of Lake Charles passed away on his father’s birthday, Wednesday, June 13, 2018 peacefully at his home.
Mr. Matt was born on February 16, 1948 in Lake Charles where he was a 1966 graduate of LaGrange High School. He attended the Institute of Baking in Chicago, IL before joining the US National Guard for the...
George Webner Ash
Jun 12, 2018
George Webner Ash, 90, passed away on June 12, 2018 at a local hospital.
Mr. Ash was born in Fairmont, WV in 1927 and later graduated from West Fairmont High School in 1945. Mr. Ash is a veteran of both World War 2 and the Korean War serving his country in the United States Navy and Air Force. He...
Paul Leon Cathey
Jun 10, 2018
Paul Leon Cathey, 75, of Sulphur passed away on June 10, 2018 in his residence surrounded by his family. He enjoyed football, fishing, telling stories and being a jokester. Paul loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Paul is survived by his two children, John Brian Cathey of Lake Charles and Suzanna Lurah Cathey-Ford of Sulphur; daughter-in-law, Charlotte...
James Ray Johnson
Jun 10, 2018
James Ray Johnson, 93, of Starks, LA, died at 12:50 AM on Sunday, June 10, 2018 in a local care facility.
Mr. Johnson was born August 26, 1924 in Starks, LA, and lived there much of his life, with some years spent in Albuquerque and central Texas. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during World...
Ray Gary
Jun 10, 2018
Ray Gary, 77, of Sulphur passed away on June 10, 2018 in his residence surrounded by his family. He was a native of the Hathaway area and lived in Sulphur for the past 25 years. Ray was a graduate of Iowa High School and worked for the U S Postal Service for over 20 years. He proudly served his country...
Angela Sue Downs
Jun 10, 2018
Angela Sue Downs, 47, of Sulphur passed away on June 10, 2018 in her residence surrounded by her family after a three year battle of ALS. She was born in Lake Charles and lived most of her life in Sulphur. Angela was a graduate of Sulphur High School and a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. She enjoyed...
Dale Marie Reed
Jun 10, 2018
Those who knew Dale knew that she was a stranger to no one and was welcoming to anyone and everyone that crossed her path. Her main concern in life was loving and spending time with her family. She also enjoyed back yard nights, taking trips to the casinos, and eating Louisiana seafood. A true “New Orleans” lady!
Dale is survived...
Patricia Hoffpauir
Jun 9, 2018
Patricia Jo Hoffpauir, 87, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 in her residence. Mrs. Hoffpauir was born in Ponca City, OK, and attended Ponca City High School. She was married to Clinton George Hoffpauir, Jr., for 56 years. She was a dedicated homemaker. Mrs. Hoffpauir was a devout Christian and a member of Bible Missionary Church. She...
Anthony John Ledano
Jun 8, 2018
Mr. Ledano was born in Lake Charles, LA and lived most of his life in Creole, LA. He was a graduate of South Cameron High School. Tony was a former board member of the Little Britches Rodeo Association and the Louisiana High School Rodeo Association. He is a current member of the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association and the Louisiana...
Dovelene Sophia Metcalf
Jun 8, 2018
Dovelene Sophia Metcalf, 64, of Dickinson, TX, died on Friday, June 8, 2018 in her daughter’s Lake Charles residence.
Ms. Metcalf was born January 25, 1954 in Galveston, TX and lived most of her life in Dickinson, TX, where she graduated from Dickinson High School. She worked for a number of years for Time Warner / Comcast Cable Company...
Dorothy Sue Jackson
Jun 7, 2018
Dorothy Sue Stewart Jackson, 78, of Sulphur, LA passed away on June 7, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by her three children, Melissa Kay Cooley, Crayton Jackson Jr and wife Domethia Denice Jackson, and Leslie Michelle Jackson; six grandchildren, Amy Lynn Hester, Amanda Grace Breaux Mason, James Alex Breaux, Aaron Joseph Breaux, Douglas Aaron Briggs, and...
Thomas "Tom" Clarke, Jr.
Jun 7, 2018
Thomas “Tom” Clarke, Jr., 72, of Lake Charles died at 10:38 AM on Thursday, June 07, 2018 peacefully in his home surrounded by his family.
Mr. Clarke was born on May 20, 1946 in Lake Charles where he lived all of his life and was a graduate of Lake Charles High School. He was one of the first members...
Lee Guidry
Jun 7, 2018
Lee Guidry, 95, of Highlands, TX, died at 9:48 AM on Thursday, June 7, 2018 in his residence.
Mr. Guidry is survived by his son, Sydney Michael Guidry and Liz Smith; grandchildren, Christy O’Neill and husband Keith and Brian Guidry and wife Holly; and great-grandchildren, Laici O’Neill, Hannah O’Neill, Stormi O’Neill, Savannah Guidry, and Brayden Guidry.
He was...
Harry Layne Hooper
Jun 6, 2018
Harry Layne Hooper, 51, of Moss Bluff, died on Wednesday, June 6, 2018.
He was a graduate of Washington Marion C-O ’86. Harry was a lifelong resident of the Lake Charles area. Harry worked as a construction builder, remodeling homes and repair work. Harry adored his family.
He leaves behind a wife of twenty-seven years, Stephanie Arnold Hooper...
Charlyne S. Wyche
Jun 6, 2018
Charlyne Smith Wyche passed away on June 6 at her home surrounded by her family. She leaves behind a remarkable legacy from the many lives that she touched through her teaching, friendships, church life and community involvement. Her intellect, wit, and genuine caring nature drew people of all ages to her.
Charlyne is survived by her loving husband...
Joe Daigre
Jun 6, 2018
Joe Daigre, 71, of Lake Charles died Wednesday, June 06, 2018 in a local hospital.
Mr. Daigre was a native of Alexandria and has lived nearly fifty years in Lake Charles. He served the US National Guard and worked most of his life as an electrician. His favorite past time was working on or building hot rods, street...
Sonny Reed
Jun 5, 2018
Elroy "Sonny" Reed, 85, passed away at his residence on June 5, 2018.
He was born on July 28, 1932 in Eunice, LA to Elmer and Vera Reed. He will be remembered as a loving husband and father who was generous and had a great sense of humor. He worked for many years as a self-employed mechanic and enjoyed gardening,...
