Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Roy Anthony Goodfriend
Oct 31, 2017
Roy Anthony Goodfriend, 63, of Sulphur passed away on November 1, 2017 in his residence. He was a member of the Local 112 Insulators and Asbestos Union, and worked as an oiler on Harrah’s Casino Boat. Roy enjoyed bull riding, rodeos, fishing, watching the discovery channel and spending time with his grandbabies.
Roy is survived by his three children, Kristin...
Tommy J. Hanks
Oct 31, 2017
Tommy Joseph Hanks, 55, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on October 31, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Tommy was born in Lake Charles to Leetel and Dorothy Broussard Hanks on April 2, 1962.
Tommy graduated from St. Louis Catholic School in 1981, and spent time working off-shore in the oil industry. Tommy was a very active member...
James Colen "Jim" Way
Oct 31, 2017
James “Jim” Colen Way of Lake Charles, LA, died peacefully at his home, Tuesday, October 31, 2017. He was 75.
Mr. Way is survived by his wife of 52 years, Martha Sue Way (nee Oliver), of Lake Charles, LA; two sons, David Oliver Way (Missy) of Lafayette, and Kevin Paul Way (Aleece) of Alexandria; four grandchildren, James Anthony...
Dorothy Jane Gallaugher
Oct 31, 2017
Dorothy (“Dot”) Aberle Gallaugher, 90, beloved wife of Patrick “Pat” Gallaugher, passed away in a local hospital after a brief illness on Tuesday, October 31, 2017, with her family by her side.
Dot was preceded in death by her parents, Adolph “Arthur” Joseph Aberle and Adele Griffin Aberle, and her sister, Jean Aberle Smart. She is survived by her...
Robert "Dale" Schexnider
Oct 30, 2017
Robert “Dale” Schexnider, 69, of Lake Charles, passed away Monday October 30, 2017 at his residence with his family at his side.
Dale was born in Lake Charles on March 24, 1948 and lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School and retired from St. Louis High School. Dale was quiet, patient, and...
Joann Carpenter
Oct 30, 2017
JoAnn Carpenter, 54, of Lake Charles passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017 in a Mississippi hospital.
Ms. Carpenter was born on March 15, 1963 in Crestview, FL and lived in Lake Charles most of her life before moving to Mississippi recently. She was a loving mother and grandmother who adored her family and will be deeply...
Theresa Duplechain
Oct 29, 2017
Theresa Duplechain, 64, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, October 29, 2017, after a 12 year courageous battle with Alzheimers.
She was born in Lake Charles, LA to Dillard and Evelyn Ardoin West on September 21, 1953. She obtained both a Bachelor of Science and Masters Degree in Marketing from McNeese State University before becoming an...
Mitchell Lane Lebert
Oct 28, 2017
Mitchell Lane “Mitch” LeBert, 68, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 3:58 AM on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at a local hospital.
Mr. LeBert was born November 14, 1948 in Lake Charles, LA, was a 1967 graduate of LaGrange High School and attended McNeese State University. He loved playing Bridge, was well read in Theology, enjoyed his weekly Bible...
Patricia Joyce Chassay
Oct 27, 2017
Patricia Joyce Chassay, 80, of Lake Charles passed away in comfort and at peace with the Lord at 10:10 PM on Friday, October 27, 2017 in a local hospital.
Ms. Chassay was born in Chicago, IL on March 12, 1937 and moved to Iowa, LA where she was a graduate of Iowa High School before moving to Lake Charles...
Mercedes Fontenot
Oct 26, 2017
Mercedes Chapman Fontenot, 90, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 10:15 PM on Thursday, October 26, 2017 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Fontenot was born April 25, 1927 in Pine Prairie, LA. She worked in sales at TG & Y for over twenty-five years. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, where she...
John Lemaire, Jr.
Oct 23, 2017
John Lee LeMaire, Jr., 88, of Sulphur passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 23, 2017. He was born July 6, 1929 in Delcambre, LA. John was a retired safety supervisor with Conoco. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. John was a member of the Knights of Columbus council 3015, Eucharistic minister, altar server...
Marion R. Corkran Moss
Oct 23, 2017
Marion R. Corkran Moss, 70, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Moss was born in Lake Charles on December 18, 1946 to Geraldine and Robert Corkran, Sr. She was a 1964 graduate of Lake Charles High School and went on to study at McNeese State University where she...
William H. "Bill" Harris
Oct 21, 2017
Beloved patriarch of the Harris family, honored member of The Greatest Generation, and resident of The Gardens Retirement Center in Lake Charles, LA, (2010-present) passed away peacefully on the morning of October 21, 2017.
Enlisting prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor and US involvement in WWII (enlistment, April of 1941), this US Army Air Corp and US Air Force...
Helen Mary Broussard
Oct 21, 2017
Helen Mary Broussard, 79, passed away on October 21, 2017 at a local hospital.
Mrs. Broussard spent her life in Bell City as a homemaker and caregiver. She attended Sulphur High School through 1956. She has been a parishioner of St. John Vianney Catholic Church for 37 years. She is remembered as a dedicated wife and mother of 7...
John "Tee" Voris Hanks
Oct 20, 2017
John “Tee” Voris Hanks, 83, passed away on October 20, 2017. Tee loved sports, baseball, football, basketball, and especially the Yankees. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and Cajun French music. His pride and joy were his grandchildren.
Tee is survived by his wife of 59 years, Martha Istre Hanks of Sulphur; three children, Kurt Hanks and wife Donna of Carlyss, Ladelle...
Donald Wallace Ludvich, Jr.
Oct 20, 2017
Donald Wallace Ludvich, Jr. 83, of Vinton passed away at 5:00 AM on Friday, October 20, 2017 in a local care facility.
Mr. Ludvich was born on June 16, 1934 in New Orleans, LA and lived in the Lafayette area until moving to Vinton in 2004. He had served his country in the US military. Mr. Ludvich was currently...
Sharon Rose Spell
Oct 19, 2017
Sharon Rose Spell, 67, of Westlake passed away on October 19, 2017 in a local care center. She enjoyed bingo, fishing, camping, and her pets. Sharon loved spending time with her family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Sharon is survived by her best friend, Jimmie Spell; two sons, James Spell, Jr. and wife Terri and Clayton Spell and wife Mandy all of...
Randy Floyd Jeffers
Oct 19, 2017
Randy Floyd Jeffers, 56, of Lake Charles made the decision to end his life on Thursday, October 19, 2017 after a courageous and long battle.
Although it saddens us that he is no longer with us physically, we know that he has found the peace that he was searching for. Randy will always be remembered...
Ashley Erin Feldes
Oct 18, 2017
Ashley Erin Feldes began her Heavenly journey on October 18th, 2017, from Costa Mesa, CA. Ashley was born June 17, 1977 in Lake Charles, LA where she lived most of her life. She was a graduate of A.M. Barbe High School where she was on the varsity tennis team four years and was awarded a tennis scholarship to McNeese State...
Virginia King "Gingin" Ayres
Oct 18, 2017
Virginia L. “GinGin” Ayres, 79, of Louisville, KY passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017 in a Louisville, KY facility.
Known to her family and friends as “GinGin” she was a generous
and caring woman who was loved by all.
Virginia was married to John Sanford Ayres and Henry A. Wick.
She was preceded in death by her son,...
