Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Ernest Bert Bourgeois
Mar 17, 2019
Lake Charles – Ernest Bert Bourgeois, born April 20, 1941 in Hayes, son of the late Simien and Mable (Kagley) Bourgeois, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at the age of 77. Ernest Bert enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. He is survived by his companion, Paula Aucoin; brother, Albert Bourgeois (Patsy). Ernest Bert is preceded in death by his...
Lawrence Stelly
Mar 16, 2019
Iowa – Lawrence Stelly, born April 20, 1930, son of the late Ulysse and Ella (Holloway) Stelly, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019, at the age of 88. Lawrence served in the U. S. Marine Corp, from 1948 until 1963 and was also a veteran of Korean War. Lawrence was a member of Woodlawn Baptist. He enjoyed gardening, working on...
Rita Marie Ney
Mar 16, 2019
Rita Marie Ney, 78, of Lake Charles passed away at 9:15 AM on Saturday, March 16, 2019 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Ney was born in Parson, KS on December 28, 1940. She was the owner and operator of Concord House Furniture and was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
Those left to cherish her...
Miron Lynne Guidry Sittig
Mar 16, 2019
Miron Lynne Guidry Sittig, 62, passed away on March 16, 2019 in the comfort of her home. She was born on January 6, 1957 in Lake Charles, LA to Eugene Guidry and Betty Touchet Guidry.
Miron is remembered as a great wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved playing the role as a “soccer mom” and taking her children to their...
Mary "Lucy" Ardoin Fontenot
Mar 15, 2019
Mary “Lucy” Ardoin Fontenot, 86, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 6:10 PM on Friday, March 15, 2019 in her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Fontenot was born March 21, 1932 in Mamou, LA and has lived in Lake Charles since 1950. She was a past member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and current member of St. Martin...
Jeanne "Jane" Comeaux
Mar 15, 2019
Jeanne “Jane” Comeaux, 77, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on March 15, 2019.
Mrs. Comeaux attended St. Joseph’s Academy and was Homecoming Queen and attended Nursing School at Louisiana State University. She moved to Lake Charles in 1968 after her husband graduated Medical School and began his family medical practice. She was a member of the...
Mary Louise Carpenter
Mar 14, 2019
Mary Louise Carpenter, 83, passed away on March 14, 2019 in the comfort of her own home.
Ms. Carpenter spent her entire life in Lake Charles and was a graduate of Marion High School. Mary had many passions but none as intense as her love for the Dallas Cowboys and LSU Tigers football teams. She also loved to travel and...
Sawyer Jack Hickman
Mar 13, 2019
Sawyer Jack Hickman, 9 month old son of Matthew and Laken Snider Hickman, passed away at 7:07 AM on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in a local hospital.
Sawyer Jack loved being held and nothing made him happier than being rocked while sucking on his nunu or strawberry baby bottle pops. He was quite fond of bath time and getting his...
Kenneth Arvid Breaux, Sr.
Mar 13, 2019
Okeechobee, FL – Kenneth Arvid Breaux, Sr., passed away March 13, 2019, at the age of 84. He was born January 17, 1935 in Chloe, LA. A resident of Okeechobee since 1972, he retired from Southern Bell Telephone after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Cattlemen’s Association, Telephone Pioneers and Woodman of the world. He enjoyed...
Michael David Lowrey
Mar 13, 2019
Micheal Wayne Lovelady, 59, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Lovelady served in the Infantry in the United States Army. He worked most of his life in the construction industry for local contractors and refineries. During his younger years, he enjoyed leading his sons, Cub Scout and Boy Scout...
Donnie Richard
Mar 12, 2019
Donnie Wohlert Richard, 64, passed away on March 12, 2019.
Donnie served his country in the United States Army. He was a fellow biker with his numerous friends and mentored young teenagers. Donnie also served in Cameron Parish EMS as a paramedic.
He is survived by his wife, Denise; daughter, Rachel Boutte; two grandchildren, Quinton Cross, Lea Cross; brother-in-heart, John...
Robert Mehus
Mar 12, 2019
Robert John Mehus, 50, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. He was co-owner of Mehus Brothers Roofing, LLC. Robert loved boat riding, working and restoring cars and being around family and friends.
Robert is survived by his wife, Nicole Renee Mehus; his mother, Sylvia Patricia Lovelace; step father, Jimmy Ray Wynne both of Lake Charles; one brother, Richard...
Kenneth Wade Taylor
Mar 12, 2019
Kenneth Wade Taylor, 72, of Moss Bluff, LA, died at 10:50 PM on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 in his residence.
Mr. Taylor was born February 11, 1947 in Lake Charles, LA, graduated from Marion High School and served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked as a blacksmith and pipefitter and retired from the Boilermakers Local. Ken enjoyed hunting...
Lillie Mae Tarver
Mar 11, 2019
Lillie Mae Burke Tarver, 73, of Lake Charles, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019, in her residence surrounded by family.
A native of Lake Charles, she was born October 13, 1945 to Harry Herman and Pearl Dennis Burke. She enjoyed camping, being outdoors, gardening, crafting, and spending time with her family. She will be missed dearly.
Lillie is survived...
Barry Mccall
Mar 11, 2019
Barry Laine McCall, 62, of Lake Charles, LA passed away at his residence on March 11, 2019. A life-long resident of Lake Charles, Barry was born on October 13, 1956 in Jennings, LA to Harley and Alberta Dehart McCall.
Barry worked as an electrician at Firestone Polymers for over 40 years and was a longtime member of Emmanuel Baptist Church....
Eric Dane Abshire
Mar 11, 2019
Eric Dane Abshire, 46, of Lake Charles, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019 in his residence.
Eric is survived by his wife of 10 years, Sandy Kennedy-Abshire; daughters, Holly Abshire and Lauryn Abshire; stepson, James Powers: siblings, Daniel, Kristal, Colby, Rhonda, Lisa: grandchildren, Dillion Jr., Hayslee, and Kyler; godchild, Kassie; along with many other nieces and nephews.
He was...
Joyce Cherry
Mar 11, 2019
Joyce Cherry, 79, passed away on March 11, 2019 in a local care center. Joyce was a native of Liberty, Texas and resided in Sulphur for over 50 years. She was a member of Living Waters Church for many years and once served as the pianist. Joyce also worked as a beautician.
Joyce is survived by her daughter, Jessica...
Rose Gary Abshire
Mar 11, 2019
Lake Charles – Rose Gary Abshire, daughter of the late Nicholas and Cecil (Cormier) Gary, born in Rayne on February 7, 1936, passed away in Houston Methodist, March 11, 2019, at the age of 83. Rose worked as a cook and enjoyed yardwork and gardening. She will be remembered as a strong, independent woman. Rose is survived by her children,...
Terri Beth Morris
Mar 11, 2019
Terri Beth Morris, 54, of Lake Charles, went to meet her Lord and Savior and her daddy on Monday March 11, 2019.
She was born on December 17, 1964 to William (Bill) and Barbara Pizanie Morris. She was a life long resident of Lake Charles and a 1982 graduate of Barbe High School. Terri loved her family and being with...
Aline Grace Mcmickle Hughes Dupuy
Mar 10, 2019
Grace Aline McMickle Hughes Dupuy, 84, of Lake Charles had her homecoming in Heaven on Sunday, March 10, 2019 peacefully at home after battling pancreatic cancer with faith, grace, and determination for over two years.
Mrs. Dupuy was born in Texas City, TX on March 30, 1934. She graduated from Northwestern State University with her teaching degree before continuing her...
