Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Vicki Moneah Bourgeois-Leblanc
Apr 18, 2018
Vicki Moneah Bourgeois-LeBlanc, 57, of Sulphur passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 in her residence.
Mrs. Bourgeois-LeBlanc was born on May 26, 1960 in Lake Charles where she lived until moving to Sulphur 35 years ago. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School and attended McNeese State University. Mrs. Bourgeois-LeBlanc was a local realtor for more than...
Michael Keith "Bubba" Farris
Apr 18, 2018
Michael Keith "Bubba" Farris, 60, of Lake Charles passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 in a Houston hospital.
Mr. Farris was born on January 5, 1958 in Houston, TX and lived there until moving to Lake Charles 18 years ago. He was a graduate of Spring High School in Spring, TX. Mr. Farris worked for Continental Airlines for...
Irma Mary West Foreman
Apr 17, 2018
Mrs. Foreman died at 4:40 PM, April 17, 2018 at Whispering Oaks Lodge in Lumberton, Texas.
A native of New Orleans, she lived most of her life in Lake Charles. A graduate of St. Joseph Academy in Baton Rouge, she obtained a B.S. degree from LSU and a Masters degree from McNeese State University. She was an educator for...
Shawn Patrick Conner
Apr 17, 2018
Shawn Patrick Conner, 30, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 as a result of an automobile accident. Shawn was a loving husband, son, brother, and friend to many. He will be deeply missed.
Shawn was born to Michael “Mickey” P. Conner and Rhonda Langley Conner on March 28, 1988 at Women and Children’s Hospital in Lake Charles, LA.
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John David Dickinson, Iii
Apr 16, 2018
John David Dickinson, III, John 44 of Carlyss, LA went home to be with the Lord on April 16, 2018. He was born to Genny Gail Vincent Dickinson and John "Dicky" David Dickinson, II on May 24, 1973 in Sulphur, LA. He was a native of Sulphur, and graduated from Sulphur High School and had lived various places throughout his...
William Ream
Apr 15, 2018
William “Bill” Russell Ream passed away peacefully on April 15, 2018 after a brief illness. He was 76 years old.
Bill was born Feb. 18, 1942, in New Kensington, Pennsylvania where he received his early education. Following this he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. These years of service instilled in him...
Tina Collette Hebert
Apr 15, 2018
Tina Collette Hebert, 52, of Grand Lake passed away at 3:18 AM on Sunday, April 15, 2018 in a local hospital surrounded by family and friends.
Tina was born on November 27, 1965 in Lake Charles to Pat and Myrle Hebert. She grew up in Grand Lake where she was a graduate of Grand Lake High School. She furthered...
Sharon Fontenot
Apr 13, 2018
Sharon Kay Fontenot, 57, passed away Friday, April 13, 2018 in Conroe, Texas. A Sulphur native, she had resided in Texas most of her life.
To Sharon, family was everything; from family reunions and listening to French music with relatives to just a simple visit with her loved ones. She cherished memories of Easter, her favorite holiday, especially those...
Barton K. "Bart" Bernard
Apr 12, 2018
Barton K. “Bart” Bernard, 63, of Lake Charles, LA, and recently of Licking, MO, died Thursday, April 12, 2018, of pneumonia-related complications. Surrounded by his loving family, Bart passed away peacefully once removed from life-support equipment, following several days’ effort to restore lung and heart functions.
He is survived by his father, Dale Bernard, sisters Thyra Stovall and...
Reatha Jennell Foster
Apr 11, 2018
Reatha Jennell Garland Foster, 76, of Westlake passed away on April 11, 2018 in a local hospital. She enjoyed watching television and playing games on her I-pad.
Reatha is survived by her husband of 58 years, Jimmy Foster of Westlake; her children, Kathy Jaramillo and husband, Ramiro of Westlake, James Foster and wife Jane of Sulphur, Jerry Foster and wife...
Dorothy Grace Hasha
Apr 10, 2018
Dorothy Grace Hasha, 89, passed away on April 10, 2018 at a local hospital.
Mrs. Hasha was from Lake Arthur, LA and lived most of her life in Lake Charles, LA. She was a toll operator for Bell South Telecommunications. She enjoyed working in her yard, watching game shows, and was an avid reader. Most of all she...
Errol Jude Bollich
Apr 10, 2018
Errol Jude Bollich passed away on April 10, 2018 after a 35 day struggle in and out of the ICU in a local hospital. He loved to ride his motorcycle and was a member of the Retreads Motorcycle Club.
Errol is survived by his wife of 22 years, Diana A. Bollich; 4 children, Lori Rozas, John Deville, Josh Bollich, and...
Ja'Maric Ahmad Siverand
Apr 10, 2018
Ja’maric Ahmad Siverand, 5 months old, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 in a local hospital.
Ja’maric leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Jasmine Siverand; father, Frankie Lee Shepherd; siblings, Kylee, Kymani, and Ja’Nyiah; grandmothers, Lorraine Shepherd and Erica Siverand; God-mother, Makayla Jasmine; and God-grandmother, Bessie Evans; along with a host of uncles, aunts and...
Lesley M. Warshaw, Sr. Md
Apr 10, 2018
Dr. Lesley Martin “Les” Warshaw passed away peacefully at his home on April 10, 2018, after a short illness. He was 97 years old.
Les was born January 15, 1921, in New York City. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin and his medical degree from the New York Medical College where he was a member...
James Levoy Brooks
Apr 9, 2018
James Levoy Brooks, 34, of Sulphur passed away on April 9, 2018. He enjoyed fishing, taking care of his animals, and listening to music.
James is survived by his father, Franklin Brooks and Vivian of DeRidder; one brother, Kim Miller; stepdad and stepmother, Mike and Crystal Trahan; aunt, Joyce Brooks; grandmother, Goldie Brooks; step-brother, Zackery Gann; 2 nieces, Rachel...
James "Jake" Long
Apr 9, 2018
Jake Long died April 9, 2018, the way we all want to go – peacefully, at home in his sleep after a good, long life. His warmth, wit and fierce intelligence will be missed by all who knew him.
The 8th of 11 children, Jake was born at home, so far in the country that his birth certificate lists only...
John Comeaux
Apr 9, 2018
John M. Comeaux, 91, went on to be with the Lord on April 9, 2018 at home while working in his beloved mayhaw orchard. He was born in Rayne, Louisiana to Louis and Celina Comeaux and was one of four children. He lived in Louisiana most of his life, but also lived in Missouri and Colorado.
He leaves to cherish...
Mark Lynwood Reeves
Apr 7, 2018
Mark Reeves, 54, of Lake Charles left this world to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 7, 2018.
Mark was born on January 8, 1964 to Michael W. Reeves and Yvonne Wisby Read in Lake Charles, where he grew up and graduated from LaGrange High School and later attended McNeese. Mark was a certified welder that worked all over...
Csm Charles L. Finney, Us Army, Retired
Apr 6, 2018
Command Sergeant Major Charles Lawrence Finney, US Army, Retired, 84, passed away at 6:42pm on Friday, April 6, 2018, following a brief illness.
He is survived by his two daughters, April Perron (husband Jeff) of Broussard, LA; Cathy Chapman (partner David Brown) of Lake Charles; granddaughter Dominique Elizabeth Perron; grandson John Charles Perron; two brothers George Finney (wife JoAnn)...
Jolene David
Apr 6, 2018
Mary Jolene (Beaugh) David, 79, of Lake Charles, was called home by Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd, at 3:52 AM on Friday, April 06, 2018.
Mrs. David was born on February 1, 1939 in Church Point, LA where she lived until moving to Opelousas at the age of 3. After getting married in 1957, she lived in Crestview, FL...
