Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Jan Carole Gaines Richard
Feb 26, 2020
Jan Carole Gaines Richard, 87, went to meet her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her loving family—the only way she wanted it to be—on February 26, 2020. She was born on June 27, 1932 to Mildred and Harry Gaines in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She moved to Lake Charles, Louisiana as a young adult and spent the rest of her life...
Frances Mae Landry Raley
Feb 26, 2020
Frances Mae Landry Raley, 85, of Lake Charles passed away at 10:25 AM on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 in her residence.
Mrs. Raley was born May 6, 1934 in Lake Charles where she lived most of her life. She was raised in old Goosport and was a proud graduate of St. Charles Academy. She was a devout Catholic and a...
John Buddy Ryder
Feb 25, 2020
John Buddy Ryder, 82, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 10:05 PM on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 in a local care center.
Mr. Ryder was born July 18, 1937 in Basile, LA and served his country in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed traveling and lived in Louisiana, Texas, and California during his lifetime. He retired from Kroger’s after many years...
Joseph Hilton Leger
Feb 25, 2020
Joseph Hilton Leger, 87, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 in his home with his family by his side. Mr. Leger was born on January 8, 1933 in Church Point, LA to Marsena and Elvina Leger.
Joseph grew up in Church Point, and moved to Lake Charles in 1954 where he lived most of his...
Ethan Cole Peterson
Feb 25, 2020
Ethan Cole Peterson, 19, of Westlake passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.
Ethan was born in Lake Charles and was raised and lived all of his life in Westlake. He was a 2018 graduate of Westlake High School. Following graduation, he attended LSU before coming back home to attend Sowela Technical Institute.
Ethan with his great hair, beautiful smile,...
Margret Karin Erna Savoy
Feb 25, 2020
Margret Karin Erna Savoy, 63, of Lake Charles passed away at 8:35 PM on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 in a local hospital.
Ms. Savoy was born on September 25, 1956 in Germany where she was raised and graduated high school. She was a military wife therefore lived in numerous locations until moving to Lake Charles in 1993. Ms. Savoy worked...
Ronald James Richards
Feb 25, 2020
Ronald James Richards, 83, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. He was born August 25, 1936 in Henderson, Tx to James and Voneata Patrick Richards. Mr. Richards served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps for 20 years. After retiring from the military, he worked for many years as an electrician in the plants. He enjoyed watching...
Gary Lann Ross
Feb 24, 2020
Gary Lann Ross, 75, of Conroe, TX, former resident Lake Charles and Ragley, LA, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020 in his home with his family by his side. Mr. Ross was born on August 19, 1944 in Monroe, LA to Ruth and Johnny Ross.
Gary grew up in Baton Rouge. He was a graduate of Istrouma High School....
Jody Arcade Deshotel
Feb 24, 2020
Jody Arcade Deshotel, 48, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020 at a local hospital. Mr. Deshotel was born on October 13, 1971 in Lake Charles, LA to Beryl and Dallas Deshotel.
Jody lived all his life in Lake Charles, where he worked as a carpenter. He built houses, but especially loved building cabinets. He will...
Kirk Carter Birdsong
Feb 23, 2020
Kirk Carter Birdsong, 66, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at his home. Mr. Birdsong was born on October 13, 1953 in Prince George’s County, Maryland to Marjorie and Charles Birdsong.
Kirk lived most of his life in Maryland, having moved to Lake Charles only a year ago to be closer to his children and...
John Loren Grubb
Feb 23, 2020
John Loren Grubb passed away on February 23, 2020 at the age of 74. He was born on December 23, 1945 to Loren Dwight Grubb and Jane Remington Grubb in Hutchinson, KS. After graduating from Sulphur High School, he went on to get his bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana Tech. It is here that he met the love...
Randall Reeves
Feb 23, 2020
Randall Carey Reeves, 63, passed away in the comfort of his home. Randall had a passion for basketball and enjoyed golfing and sports. Randall loved his dog, Sammy.Â
Randall is survived by his daughters, Renee Arsement and Shea Reeves; four grandchildren, Ashlyn Wesley, Hunter Wesley, Brooklyn Martin and Jagger Fruge; and one sister, Rhonda Reeves. He was preceded in...
Thomas Walter Sanders
Feb 23, 2020
Thomas Walter Sanders was born on May 27, 1935, to C.V. and Clyde Lydia Allen Sanders in Anacoco, LA. He passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020, in his home and on his terms surrounded by his loving family.
After high school, Tom attended Louisiana College graduating with a BA in History on May 27, 1958. This accomplishment was particularly...
Annette Pronia
Feb 23, 2020
Annette Marie Hebert Pronia, 80, died Sunday, February 23, 2020, at her residence with the joy of her family at her bedside.
Mrs. Pronia was a native and life resident of Lake Charles and a 1958 graduate of Marion High School and attended McNeese State University.
Annette and her husband, Leroy would have celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary on May...
Betty "Jean" Guidry
Feb 22, 2020
Betty “Jean” Guidry, 78, passed away on February 22, 2020 in a local hospital. Jean enjoyed vacations with her family, cooking and sewing. Her favorite place to eat and shop was Cracker Barrel.Â
Jean is survived by her children, Ramona Foreman and husband Robert, Wesley Guidry, Sr. and Brian Guidry and wife Lesley; eight grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and...
Danny Dean Davis
Feb 22, 2020
Danny Dean Davis, 71, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020 in his home with his beloved wife, Rebecca “Becky” Davis by his side.
He was born July 8, 1948 to Loyal Van and Nadine Davis, and was one of three children.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother.
Dan will be remembered by many as a...
Donald Pinckney
Feb 22, 2020
Donald Pinckney, 76, of Vinton passed away on February 22, 2020 in the comfort of his home. Donald enjoyed watching jeopardy and going to church where he was a member of Christian Life Church of Vinton. Everyone fondly called Donald Poppa Don.Â
Donald is survived by his caretakers, Frances Landry and William Bryant, Sr. and a host of friends...
Monica Lynn Huddle
Feb 22, 2020
Monica Lynn Huddle, 46, of Lake Charles passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020 in her residence.
Mrs. Huddle was born on November 2, 1973 in Crowley and moved to Lake Charles shortly after where she resided all of her life and was a graduate of Barbe High School. She dedicated her life to raising her children and being highly...
Eula Mae Miller
Feb 22, 2020
Lake Charles – Eula Mae Miller, born August 9, 1931 in Little Chenier, daughter of the late Leza John and Alice Louvenia Duhon Broussard, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020 in her residence at the age of 88. Eula Mae is survived by her sons, Mike Miller (Becky), Larry Miller (Lynn); daughters, Becky Miller (Joe) and, Tammy Miller (Dominic), all...
Paul Anthony "Tony" Smith
Feb 21, 2020
Paul Anthony “Tony” Smith, 63, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 10:20 PM on Friday, February 21, 2020 in a local hospital.
Born October 26, 1956 in Wichita, KS, Mr. Smith moved to Lake Charles in 1966. He attended Dolby Elementary, F.K. White Junior High, and was a 1975 graduate of Barbe High School, which was the first class to...
