Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Roe Richard
Feb 24, 2017
Roe Richard, 76, of Moss Bluff passed away Friday, February 24, 2017 in a local hospital. Mr. Richard was born in Sweetlake, raised in Gillis and has lived the past forty five years in Moss Bluff. He worked as a Rice and Soybean farmer and for the past thirty years has worked for Sonny Mathis Construction. He could be...
Bobbie Louise Richey
Feb 24, 2017
Bobbie Louise Taylor Richey, 91, born January 7, 1926, in DeQuincy, LA to Henry Britton and Julia Goss Taylor passed away peacefully on February 24, 2017 at a local care center.
Bobbie grew up in a large family of 12 children in rural areas around DeQuincy where her father was in the logging business. As a teenager, she lived...
Bernice M. Guillory
Feb 24, 2017
Bernice Manuel Guillory, 94, of Lake Charles, LA passed away at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 24, 2017 in her current residence in Pearl River, LA.
Mrs. Guillory was born on December 2, 1922 in Basile, LA and lived most of her life in Lake Charles, LA until moving to the Slidell area 8 years ago. She was a...
Racheal Nichole Poole
Feb 24, 2017
Racheal Nichole Poole, 35, passed away after a tragic accident on February 24, 2017. Racheal went to Sam Houston High School and graduated from Ashworth University with an Associate’s Degree. She worked for the District Attorney’s Office here in Lake Charles for over twelve years before leaving to spend more time with her beloved family and become a Notary Public....
Terry John Leblanc
Feb 22, 2017
Terry John LeBlanc, 66, of Sulphur passed away on February 22, 2017 peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. Terry was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. He served his country in the U S Army, and was president of the Local AFLCIO for municipal workers for the city of Sulphur for many years. Terry enjoyed...
Nadel Joseph Gaspard
Feb 22, 2017
Nadel Joseph Gaspard, 89, passed away on February 22, 2017 in the comfort of his own home.
Mr. Gaspard was born and raised in Lake Charles and served his country in the US Navy. In his free time he enjoyed fishing, especially when he had his camp at Toledo Bend. Everyone remembers Nadel as a great cook and he...
Dolores Hebert Beaudion
Feb 22, 2017
Dolores Fay Hebert Beaudion, 81, of Lake Charles, LA, went to meet her Savior and the love of her life, Bud, at 9:34 PM on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Beaudion was born September 27, 1935 in Sulphur, La and lived in Lake Charles, LA for most of her life. She worked for Southern Amusement,...
Dorothy Mae Theard-Prosperie Gonzales
Feb 21, 2017
Dorothy Mae Theard-Prosperie Gonzales, 97, died Tuesday, February 21, 2017 in San Antonio, TX.
Born in New Orleans to Leonce and Stella Marie Theard Peosperie, Mrs. Gonzales was a teacher of Sunday School and Training Union for many years. She served as a salesperson and ministered to those in need at the Mid-City Baptist Book Store in New...
Clifford Helmer
Feb 21, 2017
Clifford Helmer, 84, passed away on February 21, 2017 in a local hospital surrounded by his family. Clifford was an avid reader, enjoyed traveling, fishing, bowling, and going out to eat. He loved to work in his garden, watch wrestling, and Walker Texas Ranger.
Clifford is survived by his wife of 64 years, Frances Murrell Helmer of Sulphur; his two...
Tina Lorene Romero
Feb 21, 2017
Tina Lorene Bertrand Romero, 51, of Nederland, TX, died at 4:55 PM on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 in a Port Arthur, TX hospital.
Tina was born January 10, 1966 in Winnie, TX. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed taking cruises and helping anyone who was in need.
Tina is survived...
Charley Pierre Abshire
Feb 21, 2017
Charley Pierre Abshire, 79, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 after a brief illness at a local hospital. Charley was born on December 24, 1937, in Crowley, LA to Theo and Effie Abshire.
Charley graduated from high school and joined the Marine Corps. After leaving the Marine Corps, he worked for Western-Union, delivering telegrams...
Jay Forrest "Pinkey" Coker
Feb 21, 2017
Jay Forrest “Pinkey” Coker, 82, of Moss Bluff stepped across into eternity with family at his side on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 in his residence.
Born on May 25, 1934, raised along the banks of the Pearl River in Columbia, MS, Pinkey enlisted in the US Navy in 1952 serving in the Korean Conflict aboard the USS Stickel #888....
Megan Merrow
Feb 20, 2017
Megan Merrow, 23, passed away on February 20, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was employed at Sonic on Highway 90 and loved her job and the people she worked with. Megan was a huge Batman fan. She also had a high free spirit. Megan was an amazing aunt, daughter and sister. Her greatest accomplishment in her life was her...
Vanessa Lalanne
Feb 20, 2017
Vanessa Duhon Lalanne, 58, of Hecker, LA passed away at 12:29 AM on Monday, February 20, 2017 in her residence surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Lalanne was born on May 27, 1958 in Lake Arthur, LA and was a graduate of Iowa High School. She lived in Lake Charles until moving to Hecker, LA in 1980. Mrs. Lalanne had...
Jerome "Jerry" Woodrow Mouton
Feb 20, 2017
Jerome “Jerry” Woodrow Mouton, 77, of Lake Charles, died Monday February 20, 2017 at a local hospital surrounded by his family.
Jerry was a native of Breaux Bridge and longtime resident of Lake Charles. He had a true passion for music and for over forty years shared his love of music by teaching countless youth during his tenure...
Dolores Marie Denton
Feb 20, 2017
Dolores Marie Denton, 78, of Westlake, LA passed away on February 20, 2017 in her residence.
Dolores was born on December 30, 1938 to Howard and Lillian Jardell. She was born and raised in Vinton, LA and was a graduate of Vinton High School class of 1957. Dolores lived in Sulphur – Choupique area until moving to Westlake in 1980....
Daniel Keith Bordelon
Feb 20, 2017
Daniel Keith Bordelon, 57, passed away in the comfort of his own home on February 20, 2017.
Mr. Bordelon lived a very full life with many activities to keep his attention. Daniel worked as a salesman for Budweiser and spent many years as a pipefitter. In his free time he really enjoyed volunteering with Banners, watching McNeese athletics, and...
Marsha Lorraine Saunier
Feb 19, 2017
Marsha Lorraine Saunier, 58, of Sulphur passed away on February 19, 2017 in her residence surrounded by her family. Marsha was passionate about gardening, her doll collection, and her pets. She had a deep spiritual faith, and loved spending time with her family and friends.
Marsha is survived by her husband, James Saunier; her mother, Barbara McMichael; her step-daughter, Debera...
Venice "Toot" Istre Vincent
Feb 19, 2017
Venice “Toot” Istre Vincent, 87, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, February 19, 2017, while in a local care facility.
Born to Amie and Cecilia Breaux Istre in Rayne, Louisiana, Mrs. Vincent grew up in Maurice and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She loved to work in her flower beds and vegetable garden, sharing...
Laura Kaylean Stine
Feb 19, 2017
Laura Kaylean Stine, 75, of Hackberry passed away on February 19, 2017 in her residence. She enjoyed showing dog, her gardens, and fishing.
Laura is survived by her daughter, Tonya Beard Stine; her faithful companion of 17 years, Jerry Karonika of Hackberry; her brother, Gene Steele and wife Jean of Sulphur; her sister, Pattie and husband Robert Young of...
