Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Kathleen Kay Smith
Apr 28, 2018
Kathleen Kay Sharpe Smith, 78, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 3:25 AM on Saturday, April 28, 2018 in a local hospital.
Her memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, May 7, 2018 at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
Robert "Bob" Joseph Hurst
Apr 27, 2018
Robert “Bob” Joseph Hurst, 81, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 7:50 AM on Friday, April 27, 2018 in his residence.
Mr. Hurst was born January 3, 1937 in Laurel, MS and served his country in the U.S. Air Force for twenty years, retiring as Technical Sergeant. He moved to Lake Charles in 1975 and began a career at...
Mary Wynne Mcgee
Apr 27, 2018
Mary Wynne Bourgeois McGee, 74, of Sulphur passed away peacefully in her sleep after an extended illness. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, and playing video games with her grandchildren. Mary loved to spend time with her family and will be greatly missed.
Mary is survived by her two daughters, Jolene McGee and Renee’ Loup and husband Kenneth all of Sulphur; 4...
Daniel Wilson Carrier
Apr 26, 2018
Daniel Wilson Carrier, 60, of Sulphur passed away on April 26, 2018 in a local hospital. He was born in Sulphur and a lifelong resident of Sulphur. Daniel enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing.
Daniel is survived by his wife of 39 years, Catherine Denise Carrier; two children, Casey Angele’ Carrier and Caleb Daniel Carrier all of Sulphur; 1 grandchild, Alexis...
Cindy Darlene Kuhlthau
Apr 26, 2018
Cindy Darlene Kuhlthau, 59, of Sulphur passed away on April 26, 2018 surrounded by her family after a battle of pancreatic cancer. She was a supporter of the PTO Sulphur Schools, enjoyed family genealogy, and taking photos of wildlife and nature. Cindy loved spending time with her family and friends.
Cindy is survived by her husband of 39 years,...
Debra Jean Cushing Ross
Apr 25, 2018
Debra Jean Cushing Ross, 63, died Wednesday, April 25, 2018 in the comfort of her home in Sugartown, surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Ross was born in Dearborn, MI, and lived most of her life in the Lake Charles area. She was a graduate of Sam Houston High School. She devoted her life and her love to raising her...
Jimmie David Wilks
Apr 25, 2018
Jimmie David Wilks, 81, of Lake Charles passed away at 10:11 PM on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 in his residence.
Mr. Wilks was born on April 15, 1937 in Jonesville, LA and lived in the Lake Charles/Moss Bluff area all of his life. He was a cross country tank driver and was a member of the Teamsters Union Local...
Patrick Biancone
Apr 25, 2018
Patrick J. Biancone, 64, a resident of Lake Charles, LA passed away peacefully on April 25, 2018. Born in Brooklyn, NY on July 4, 1953, to Philip and Florence Biancone.
He honorably and faithfully served our country in the U.S. Navy. He started his career as an aircraft mechanic working for Grumman Aerospace on the F-14 fighter jet and...
Frances Veronie
Apr 24, 2018
Frances Veronie, 80, died on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in her residence.
Mrs. Veronie was born April 6, 1938 in Rayne, LA, where she attended school and lived until 1959 when she moved to Lake Charles, LA. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. She had a passion for her family, enjoyed spending time at her camp...
Carl Hubert
Apr 24, 2018
Carl Hubert, 76, passed away peacefully in his home on April 24, 2018 after a short illness.
He was born on September 28, 1941 to Willy and Tilly Hubert in Port Arthur, TX.
He loved his family and loved his church, The Sanctuary, where he played the bass guitar and was said to be in attendance every time the...
Judith "Judy" Heflin
Apr 23, 2018
Judith Marie “Judy” Heflin, 77, of Friendswood, Texas, passed away suddenly on April 23, 2018 at her residence.
Judy was a native of Lake Charles, a graduate of LaGrange High School and McNeese State College with a degree in Accounting. Following her graduation from College, Judy moved to Houston where she worked for and retired form both Baylor...
Amon Gentry
Apr 23, 2018
“Jesus saith unto him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me’” John 14:6 KJV. Amon Elden Gentry, 90, was called to the Father on April 23, 2018, while in his home surrounded by his family.
Mr. Gentry was born in Covington, Oklahoma, to Herschel Harley and Nancy Jane...
Gene Arthur Little
Apr 23, 2018
Gene Arthur Little, 76, of Hackberry passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, April 23, 2018.
Gene was a lifelong member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, serving as an Extraordinary Eucharist Minister and on the Pastoral council. He was a devout Catholic who attended Mass daily. Gene was 4th Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus...
James Melvyn Guillory
Apr 22, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of James Melvyn Guillory announces the passing of a loving son, brother, uncle and friend.
James Melvyn Guillory was born March 15, 1933 and passed away peacefully April 22, 2018. He was a graduate of Fenton High School of which he was the valedictorian of his class. He attended SLI (now...
Reverend Charles E. Dodd, Jr.
Apr 22, 2018
On April 12, 1924 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma a little boy was born to Elbert and Jessie Brown Dodd. He was their only child. When he was two years old his father was called to preach so they lived in Muskogee, Dewey, Davenport and Tulsa, Oklahoma as his father pastored in the Nazarene churches there.
In 1938 they moved to...
Julia Drake Bellow
Apr 22, 2018
In the early morning hours of Sunday, April 22, 2018, Mrs. Julia Drake Bellow, 71, departed this life and was granted her heavenly wings after a lengthy illness. Born in Westlake, Louisiana on July 24, 1946, Julia was the daughter of the late Cornelius and Agnes Orphe Drake. She was educated in Calcasieu Parish Public Schools where she graduated from...
William "Bill" Little, Sr.
Apr 21, 2018
William “Bill” Little, Sr., 79, of Hackberry passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018 with his family by his side. Bill was a native of Hackberry and a member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church where he was a lay minister. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Bill retired from Texaco after 30 plus years. ...
Arleen Schnaath Goode
Apr 21, 2018
Arleen Evelyn Schnaath Goode, 89, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018 in a local hospital, surrounded by her family in peace and prayer.
Mrs. Goode was born in St. Louis, Missouri and has lived over sixty years in Lake Charles. She devoted her life and love to her faith and her family. She met her...
Hilda Marie Norris
Apr 20, 2018
Hilda Marie Norris, 92, passed away on April 20, 2018.
She was born on March 11, 1926 in Alexandria, Louisiana to Romain and Alma Shaw Guillory. She enjoyed being with her family and friends and will be remembered as an avid golfer, once making a hole-in-one; and for her love of traveling, and taking many mother/daughters trips. She also...
Lydia Blair Fruge
Apr 20, 2018
Lydia Blair Fruge, three month old daughter of Kynzzie Fruge and Randy Smith, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018.
Lydia was born January 9, 2018 in Lake Charles and had the sweetest little smile.
Survivors other than her parents, include her big brother, King Fruge; grandparents, Nicole Fruge, Keisha Smith, Frank Dunn and Rocky Benoit; and great-great-grandmother,...
