Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Joann Cecile Borel
May 14, 2017
JoAnn Cecile Borel, 78, of Lake Charles, LA., passed away in the comfort of her home on May 14, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. JoAnn was born on October 6, 1938, in Sulphur, LA., to Perry Jasper and Mary Khoury Eason.
JoAnn was a Registered Nurse and worked for various dentists in the Lake Charles area. A devout...
Mary Mozelle Harvey
May 13, 2017
Mary Mozelle Welch Harvey, 93, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 10:03 AM on Saturday, May 13, 2017 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Harvey was born June 15, 1923 in Oakdale, LA and lived in the Lake Charles area for most of her life. During the 1940’s she worked at Hickman’s Pure Food and later worked as a...
Harley Noah Hebert
May 13, 2017
Harley Noah Hebert, 88, passed away on May 13, 2017 at a local care facility.
Mr. Hebert grew up with 8 other siblings and then served in the US Navy. Mr. Hebert always stayed active in the community. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Lake Charles Lodge 165. He was also active in the...
Margaret Graham Wolgemuth
May 12, 2017
Margaret Graham Williams Wolgemuth, 95, died peacefully Friday afternoon at home in the loving presence of her family in Lake Charles, Louisiana after a lengthy battle with dementia. Margaret was born on January 10, 1922 in Vernon Parish, Leesville area to her parents, Agustus Clem Williams and Mary Augustus Graham Williams.
Margaret graduated from Anacoco High School and graduated from...
Danny Wayne Monceaux
May 12, 2017
Danny Wayne Monceaux, 36, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Friday, May 12, 2017.
Danny was born October 24, 1980 in Freeport, TX and lived most of his life in Westlake. He was a 1999 graduate of Westlake High School and previously worked at Billy Navarre and in the oil field. He worked as a pipefitter for the past...
Chris A. Leger
May 11, 2017
Chris Leger, 48, of Carlyss passed away on May 11, 2017 in his residence. He was a native of Rayne and lived in Johnson Bayou for 20 years before moving to Carlyss. Chris was an operator for E&B Natural Resources, and an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends. He believed...
Lorena Alma Trahan Hebert
May 11, 2017
Lorena Alma Trahan Hebert, 90, of Grand Lake, LA, died on Thursday, May 11, 2017 in a Jennings care facility.
Mrs. Hebert was born November 5, 1926 in Little Chenier, LA and has lived in Grand Lake since 1957 after Hurricane Audry. She was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church, where she sang...
Louis Bertrand, Jr.
May 10, 2017
Louis Bertrand, Jr., 88, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 4:15 AM on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 in a local hospital.
Mr. Bertrand was born September 2, 1928 in Holmwood, LA and a native of the Lake Arthur area. He graduated from Lacassine High School, playing football and basketball while in high school. He served his country in the...
Edward John Pankiewicz
May 10, 2017
Edward John Pankiewicz
Edward John Pankiewicz, 64, of Lake Charles, LA, died on May 10, 2017 in his residence.
Mr. Pankiewicz was born September 20, 1952. He was the owner / operator of Lake Area Chimney Services for over thirty years and was a former Union worker at the Port of Lake Charles. He enjoyed bowling, playing...
Sarah Alyse Bertrand
May 10, 2017
Sarah Alyse Bertrand, 29, was called home to meet her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. Sarah was born and raised in Lake Charles and is a 2006 graduate from A. M. Barbe High School.
Sarah enjoyed learning about the science of plants and animals and loved spending time outdoors camping, fishing, and gardening. She had a passion...
Carol Louise Simon
May 10, 2017
Carol Louise Simon, 74, of Sulphur passed away on May 10, 2017. Carol enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family and friends. Her grandchildren were the highlife of her life. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Carol is survived by her husband of 16 years, Robert Simon of Sulphur; son, Chris Daigle and wife Bridgett;...
Beryl A Marcantel
May 9, 2017
Beryl A. Marcantel, 66, passed away on May 9, 2017 in a local hospital after a brief illness surrounded by her family. A Mamou native, Beryl has lived in Westlake for over 55 years and graduated from Westlake High School where she played softball. She immediately began her career with Bell South/AT&T and retired after 42 years of service. She...
Hoefer Elver
May 9, 2017
Rev. Elver H. Hoefer, 90, of Sulphur, Louisiana passed away Tuesday May 9, 2017 in Sulphur.
Rev. Hoefer was born in Chicago, IL, April 6, 1927 to Rev. Martin C. Hoefer and Elvera Mahlandt Hoefer. He was raised in Chicago and South Bend IN, where he graduated from South Bend Central High School in 1945 (and where the legendary...
Clyde Ray Goudeau
May 7, 2017
Clyde Ray Goudeau, 85, passed away in a local hospital on Sunday, May 7, 2017 after a brief illness.
Mr. Goudeau was born on December 24, 1931 in Bunkie, LA and was the oldest of seven children. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served from March 8, 1952 to March 7, 1956. It...
Porter John "P.J." Davis
May 7, 2017
Porter John Davis, 87, of Lake Charles, died Sunday in a local care center.
Mr. Davis was a native of Port Arthur, Texas, although he considered Stuggart, Arkansas his second home. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Groves, Texas. He received a Bachelor’s Degree at Oklahoma A & M ( Oklahoma State) and also received a...
Bill Emmons
May 7, 2017
Bill Doland Emmons, 69, of Sulphur passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017 at his home.
Mr. Emmons was born in Lake Charles to Roy and Linnie Belle Doland Emmons and was a lifelong resident of the Lake area. He was a 1965 graduate of Lake Charles High School and retired after 22 years of loyal service to his customers ...
Rose Catherine Timpa Holland
May 7, 2017
Rose Timpa Holland, 61, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, May 07, 2017 in a local hospital.
Rose was born in Lake Charles where she lived most of her life. She was a graduate of Lake Charles High School, McNeese State University and University of New Orleans. She attained a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and a Master’s...
Edith O. Sonnier
May 6, 2017
Edith Owens Sonnier, 83, of Lake Charles, died Saturday May 6, 2017 at a Katy, Texas hospital.
Edith was a native of Rayne and a long-time resident of Lake Charles, having just moved to Katy, Texas less than a year ago to be closer to her family. She was retired from Conoco in 1985 and was a faithful...
Violet Mcmanus
May 6, 2017
Violet Rose “Nana” McManus, 81, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Violet raised six generations of children. She was a true matriarch. She was “the cook.” Her house was open to everyone. Violet loving fishing, sing, dancing and Elvis. She had a green thumb and could grow anything.
Violet is survived by four children, Tommy and wife, Deanie, Leroy...
Jerry Donald Ross
May 6, 2017
Jerry “Buffalo” Ross came to this earth on May 11, 1946. Like all of us, he had a purpose and a destiny. His unique destiny was to bring joy and a love of life to everyone who knew him. On May 6, 2017, he fulfilled that destiny and departed this life after a brave battle with Alzheimer disease in a...
