Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Mildred Jean Lebert
Sep 30, 2017
Mildred Jean LeBert, 84, passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on September 30, 2017.
Mrs. LeBert was born in Rayne, LA, and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed her flowers.
She leaves behind to cherish her name six children, Daniel LeBert and wife Elaine, Kathy Gary and...
Raymond Doyle Crager
Sep 28, 2017
Doyle was born September 17, 1949 in Biloxi, Mississippi and went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 28, 2017. In his younger years, he traveled the world with his parents, Raymond and Billie Crager. Upon his dad’s retirement from the Air Force, Westlake became their home. He was a machinist by trade and retired from...
Gwendolyn Marie Young
Sep 28, 2017
Gwen Young, 67, of Ragley, LA passed away on Thursday, September, 28, 2017 in her residence surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Young was born on February 13, 1950 in Lake Charles, LA to Wilford and Joyce Abshire. She graduated from Sulphur High School in 1968 and went on to attend McNeese State University. Mrs. Young was a member of...
David L. Hoskins
Sep 28, 2017
David L. Hoskins, 72, died on September 28, 2017 in New Orleans. He was born in Burlington, WI, on May 24, 1945, to Dwight L. and Alice Anderskow Hoskins. He spent his early childhood in Oklahoma and moved to southwest Louisiana just before Hurricane Audrey.
David graduated from Sulphur High School and took a BA in English from Centenary...
Jeanette Allison Duhon
Sep 28, 2017
Jeanette Allison Duhon, 65, of Westlake passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017 in her residence.
Mrs. Duhon was born on December 31, 1951 in Lafayette. She was raised in Elton and moved to Westlake 36 years ago. She was a graduate of Katie B. Thomas High School and continued her education at Grambling State University and...
Brent Zachary Allain
Sep 28, 2017
Brent Zachary Allain was greeted as he walked through Heaven’s Gates by his beloved grandmother, Clara Zachary, on September 28, 2017. Surrounded by loved ones, Mr. Allain, 40, passed away at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital following his struggle with a debilitating illness.
He was a 1995 graduate of Sulphur High School. He served with the Louisiana National Guard. In...
William Hale
Sep 27, 2017
Will was born September 20, 1983. He died Wednesday September 27 in Lake Charles.
Some would say it is hard to love an addict. I wouldn’t say that. It was very hard to live with one. Pain, sorrow and fear are constant companions. We worry not only for our loved one’s poor choices, but also anyone affected by those...
Conseta Bumgarden
Sep 26, 2017
Conseta Bumgarden, 57, passed away on September 26, 2017 in a local hospital surrounded by family. Conseta loved to fish, go camping, draw and paint. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister.
Conseta is survived by her husband of 37 years, Joe, Sr.; her children, Joe, Jr. and wife, Janna, Joseph and girlfriend, Sandra, Zoe Malveaux and...
Alice Faye Benson
Sep 26, 2017
Alice Faye Benson, 37, passed away at her residence on September 26, 2017.
Mrs. Benson was born in Lake Charles to Patricia and Roy Boudreaux on November 27, 1979. She will be remembered for taking care of everyone around her and putting their needs before her own. She loved animals, painting, and working at Sha Sha’s. She was...
Marie Ann Ford
Sep 26, 2017
Marie Ann Ford, 78, passed away on September 26, 2017, surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her own home.
Mrs. Ford is a forty-five year resident of Ragley, LA and a devoted mother and grandmother. She was lovingly known as “Granny” to everyone and would gladly take in others in need. She enjoyed dancing, painting, and...
Francis Whitney Haymark
Sep 25, 2017
Francis Whitney Haymark, 89, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 12:15 AM on Monday, September 25, 2017.
Mr. Haymark was born September 11, 1928 in Lake Charles, LA, where he was a longtime resident. He lived in Houston, TX for a few years while managing a large lumber company. He was in the lumber business for over forty-five years,...
Larry Joe Newingham Sr.
Sep 25, 2017
Larry Joe Newingham, Sr., 58, of Lake Charles, LA, died on September 25, 2017 in his residence.
Mr. Newingham was born February 13, 1959 in Beaver, OK, and lived most of his life in Alexandria, LA before moving to Lake Charles three years ago. He worked as an Air Conditioning Technician and loved to spend his time outdoors. He...
Vernon Torres
Sep 25, 2017
Vernon William Torres, 93, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 1:24 PM on Monday, September 25, 2017 in a local hospital.
Mr. Torres was born February 9, 1924 in Galbraith, LA and lived in Anchorage, AK for over forty years. He served his country in the U.S. Army, where he retired as a Sergeant after twenty years of service....
Richard "Butch" James Barnes, Jr.
Sep 25, 2017
Richard James “Butch” Barnes, Jr., 73, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2017 at his home. Butch retired from PPG Industries after 35 plus years. He was a lifelong member of Frasch Park Golf Course where he loved to golf. He was proud of his three holes in one that he made on that golf course. Butch was a member...
Idwo Walton "Steve" Stevens
Sep 24, 2017
Idwo Walton “Steve” Stevens, 83, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 6:05 AM on Sunday, September 24, 2017 in a local hospital.
Mr. Stevens was born September 9, 1934 in Phoenix City, AL. With his father being in the military, he lived in several places before they settled in Lafayette, LA, where he spent most of his school years. ...
Leola Daugereau
Sep 24, 2017
Leola Mae Daugereau, 81, of Sulphur passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2017 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. Leola was born on September 20, 1936 in Basile, LA. Leola was retired from Kroger’s where she worked for 28 years. She was a Pink Lady at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital for many years after her retirement. ...
Mike Davis
Sep 24, 2017
Mike Davis, 60, passed away on September 24, 2017 at a local hospital.
Mr. Davis was a graduate of Kinder High School. After school he served his country in Special Operations for the United States Army. Michael worked internationally in quality assurance for the aerospace industry. He was also an avid outdoorsman.
He is survived by his wife,...
Bethany Lynn Reeves
Sep 23, 2017
Bethany Lynn Reeves, 54, died September 23, 2017 at her residence.
Bethany was a life-long resident of Lake Charles and a 1981 graduate of Barbe High School. She was kind, compassionate friend to many, always willing to help those in need. She was a hairstylist, along with her mother and brother Jeff, in the family business, New Look...
James Ellender
Sep 23, 2017
James Wallace “Jim” Ellender, 88, of Carlyss passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017. James was in the cattle business and loved working cattle and bailing hay. James was a Deacon at Trinity Baptist Church for 20 years. He enjoyed barbequing with his family and friends, fishing and hunting. James was very helpful to others and was a jack of...
