Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Kenneth Leroy Johnson
Apr 7, 2017
Kenneth Leroy Johnson, 89, of Lake Charles died Friday, April 7, 2017 in his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Kenneth was born on August 31, 1927 in Mamou, LA to Otha Johnson and Ella Goree Johnson, moved to Glenmora, LA where he grew up then married Billie Rae Gorum. Kenneth and his wife moved to the Lake Charles...
Lavonne Lee Finney
Apr 7, 2017
Lavonne L. Finney, 87, passed away at 8:20 AM on Friday, April 7, 2017 in a local hospital after a brief illness.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, CSM Charles Finney, US ARMY, retired; two daughters, April Perron (husband Jeff) of Broussard, LA and Cathy Chapman (partner David Brown) of Lake Charles; sister, Sandra Julian of...
Nolan Ray Goodson
Apr 7, 2017
Nolan Ray Goodson, 92, passed away on April 7, 2017 at a local care facility.
Mr. Goodson was a combat veteran in the United States Navy in World War II and fought in the Pacific Theater. Ray was an avid outdoorsman that loved to hunt and fish. He was especially known for his bow hunting skills. Ray ran Untied...
Judy Landry
Apr 6, 2017
Judy Verle Landry, 68, passed away on April 6, 2017 in her residence surrounded by her family and best friend. She was a resident of Westlake for 44 years. Judy retired from National Car Rental after 38 years. After retiring she worked part time for Belts Plus for another 3 years. Judy enjoyed fishing, playing pool, and spending time with...
Lula Mae Doan
Apr 6, 2017
Johnson and Robison Funeral Home
Lula Mae Doan, 91, passed away on April 6, 2017 in a local care center. She was a lifelong resident of Westlake, enjoyed reading, gardening and singing. Lula loved spending time with her family and friends and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Lula is survived by her four children, Danny Doan...
George Raymond Hester
Apr 5, 2017
George Raymond Hester, 73, of Lake Charles passed away at 12:06 PM on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 in a local care facility.
Mr. Hester was born on June 22, 1943 in Gillis, LA where he lived the majority of his life until moving to Lake Charles 20 years ago. He attended school in Gillis and Marion High School and began...
Estelle Pellerin
Apr 5, 2017
Estelle Sonnier Pellerin, 91, of Lake Charles peacefully entered eternal life on April 5, 2017. She had been a resident of Grand Cove Nursing Home for almost four years, living out her final years in the same place as her loving husband of fifty-one years Wilton Pellerin. She was born in Oberlin, LA and lived most of her adult life...
Robert Eugene Mhire
Apr 5, 2017
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. (2 Timothy 4:7)
Robert Eugene Mhire, 85, was called home to be with our heavenly father and savior on April 5, 2017. Robert was born on December 8, 1931, to Nelson “Bick” Mhire and Angeline Miller Mhire. Robert was a longtime resident of...
Cynthia Marie Grosze Jeter
Apr 4, 2017
Cynthia Marie Grosze Jeter, 54, of Lake Charles died at 4:19 PM Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Cynthia was born on April 24, 1962 in Lake Charles, LA to the parents of Sylvia and Theodore Grosze who preceded her in death. She was a 1980 graduate of Alfred M. Barbe High School...
Cartha Hafer Rogers
Apr 4, 2017
Cartha C. Hafer Rogers, 80, of Vidor, TX passed away on April 4, 2017. She was a lifelong resident of Westlake, Louisiana. Cartha enjoyed fishing, and raising rabbits. She belonged to the America Rabbit Breeder Association since 1965 and received her last trophy in 1995. Cartha loved spending time with her family and friends and will be missed by all...
Andrea Butler Kershaw
Apr 3, 2017
Andrea Butler Kershaw , 66 passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017 in a local hospital.
Andrea was born on June 11, 1950 to Glade and Raymond Butler. She was a native of Crowley, Louisiana and graduated from Crowley High School. She attended McNeese State University. Andrea worked for the Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court until the time...
Jody Rene Mcconathy
Apr 3, 2017
Jody Rene McConathy, 41, of Lake Charles passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017 in her residence.
Jody was born on December 15, 1975 in Lake Charles, LA where she lived all of her life and was a graduate of Barbe High School. She received her associate degree as a Medical Scrub Technician and worked for Lake Area Medical...
Judy Ann Doga
Apr 2, 2017
Judy Ann Doga, 74, of Lake Charles, LA., passed away at a local hospital on April 2, 2017. She was born in 1942 to Paul and Clarice LaFargue in Kinder, LA.
Judy was the last of her six brothers and sisters. She loved to laugh and joke, even joking with the nursing staff the evening prior to her passing....
Theresa Ann Stoddard
Apr 2, 2017
Theresa Ann Stoddard (Lisotta), 69, of Ragley went to be with her Lord and Savior, with her husband by her side, on April 2, 2017.
Theresa was born June 22, 1947 to Angelo and Connie Lisotta.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 39 years, Curtis R. Stoddard; two children, Chris Eagleson and Amy McGee...
Rose Mary Moory Lebleu
Apr 1, 2017
Rose Mary Moory LeBleu, 80, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 9:01 PM on Saturday, April 1, 2017 in a local hospital.
Mrs. LeBleu was born January 30, 1937 in Opelousas, LA and has lived in Lake Charles for over fifty years. She graduated from the Opelousas Academy of the Immaculate Conception. She was a past member of St....
Cleve Lawrence Christ
Mar 31, 2017
Cleve Lawrence Christ, 94, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 8:25 AM on Friday, March 31, 2017 in his residence.
Mr. Christ was born December 22, 1922 in Eunice, LA and has lived in Lake Charles for the past seventy years. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and worked as an operator...
Evelyn Bishop
Mar 31, 2017
After graduating high school Evelyn participated in Nurses Aid training at Sowela Tech. in Lake Charles. She served as a nurse’s aide until her retirement.
Evelyn had an immense love for animals and adored her many cats, dogs , and pet chickens across the years as well as any other creature who came across her pathway.
Evelyn...
Lisa Gayle Knox Roark
Mar 30, 2017
Lisa Gayle Knox Roark, 58, of Lake Charles passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 in a local hospital surrounded by her family. Mrs. Roark was a native of Deridder, LA and has lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Deridder High School and McNeese State University where she attained a Bachelor of Science...
Eva Ferguson
Mar 29, 2017
Eva Ferguson, 85, passed on to Heaven on March 29, 2017 under her family’s loving care.
Mrs. Ferguson spent her life with her husband, Merlin, as a devoted wife and mother. She kept much pride in making her home tidy and cooking tasty meals that always brought the family together. Her children and grandchildren remember having their Christmas and...
Martha Updike Hart
Mar 29, 2017
Martha Updike Hart, 68, of Ragley, LA passed away at 1:56 PM on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 in a local hospital.
Ms. Hart was born on September 1, 1948 in Lafayette, LA where she was a 1966 graduate of Mount Carmel Catholic School. She attended USL before completing a business course at Spencer Business College in Lafayette, LA. In...
