Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Gloria Bridges Parker
Oct 22, 2018
Gloria Bridges Parker, born Cole, age 91 of Gillis, Louisiana gained her heavenly wings on October 22, 2018 with her loved ones by her side sadly closing a chapter in the family's history as she was the last of her generation. Gloria was born on February 22, 1927 to David Cole and Florence Ball Cole. She was educated at Gillis...
John Amos "Bud" Faulk
Oct 22, 2018
John Amos “Bud” Faulk, 76, of Grand Lake, LA, died at 7:11 AM on Monday, October 22, 2018 in a local hospital.
Mr. Faulk was born April 6, 1942 in Lake Charles, LA, graduated from Grand Lake High School in 1960. He was appointed special deputy by Sheriff Claude Eagleson during Hurricane Audrey. He worked as an A-Operator for...
Dora Jean "Dori" Scalisi Rogers
Oct 21, 2018
Dora Jean “Dori” Scalisi Rogers, 72, of Lake Charles passed away at 11:40 AM on Sunday, October 21, 2018 in her residence.
Mrs. Rogers was born on October 8, 1946 in Lake Charles where she was a graduate of Lake Charles High School and was a Kiltie. She then attended USL before enrolling at McNeese State University obtaining her...
Doris "Dot" Dewoody
Oct 21, 2018
Doris “Dot” Savoie DeWoody, 94, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018. Dot moved from Vidor, Texas to Lake Charles in 1938. She lived in Lake Charles until moving to Sulphur in 1969. Dot was a graduate of St. Charles Academy in Lake Charles.
Dot is survived by her two daughters, Madelyn Freundlich and husband, Fred and Janel Fontenot; her...
Dawn Lejeune Taylor
Oct 20, 2018
Jessica Dawn LeJeune Taylor, 49, of Lake Charles died Saturday, October 20, 2018 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family and friends.
Dawn was a native of Welsh and a 1987 graduate of Welsh High School. She earned her Bachelor’s from McNeese State University and worked in the banking industry for many years with Calcasieu Marine...
Betty June Gentry
Oct 17, 2018
This is the day the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. ~ Psalms 118:24
Betty June Brown Gentry, 88, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Gentry was born June 28, 1930 in Wynona, OK and was a 1947 graduate of Pawnee High...
Floyd Jack Lebleu, Sr.
Oct 16, 2018
Floyd Jack LeBleu, Sr., 84, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 4:02 AM on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 in his residence.
Mr. LeBleu was born April 4, 1934 in Iowa, LA, raised in LeBleu Settlement and lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked for the Lake Charles...
Mary Rose Dugas Dubois
Oct 16, 2018
Mary Rose Dugas Dubois, 93, of Lake Charles, died on Tuesday October 16, 2018 at her residence with her beloved family at her side.
Mary Rose was a native of St. Martinville and longtime resident of Lake Charles. She took great pride in raising her children and being with her grandchildren, and enjoyed, Bingo, listening and dancing to...
Pamela Jean Lebleu Ramirez
Oct 16, 2018
Pamela Jean LeBleu Ramirez, 59, of Lake Charles passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 in a local hospital following a brief illness.
Pamela was born on February 13, 1959 in Kinder, was raised in LeBleu Settlement, and lived most of her life in Lake Charles except for a few years residing in Nevada. She was a 1977 Valedictorian...
Cody Lee Bourgeois
Oct 16, 2018
Hayes – Cody Lee Bourgeois, born September 16, 1968, son of Albert Bourgeois and Ethel Vincent, passed away October 16, 2018, at the age of 50. Cody enjoyed fishing, hunting and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He worked for Hixson for many years and Lewing Construction for over 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Leta “Kathy” Bourgeois;...
Irene Dorothy Gosling Laubach
Oct 15, 2018
Irene Dorothy Gosling Laubach, 83, of Lake Charles passed away at 9:25 PM on Monday, October 15, 2018 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Laubach was born on April 7, 1935 in Essex, England and moved to the states 47 years ago. She moved to Louisiana 27 years ago where she became a member of the Country Club and had...
Paul A, "Buddy" Soileau
Oct 14, 2018
Paul A. “Buddy” Soileau, 67, of Lake Charles passed away at 12:47 PM on Sunday, October 14, 2018 in a Houston hospital.
Buddy was born on May 17, 1951 in Lake Charles where he lived all of his life and was a Lake Charles High School graduate. Following graduation, he was a machinist in the US Navy until being...
Rev. Dallas (J.R.) Shuff, Jr.
Oct 14, 2018
Rev. Dallas (J.R.) Shuff Jr., 84, passed away in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family, on October 14, 2018.
Rev. Shuff is a retired pastor and last served at Bayou Rouge Pentecostal Church until his retirement in 2009. Even after retirement Rev. Shuff continued to evangelize and is remembered as an intelligent and masterful orator. He...
Cynthia Tubbs
Oct 13, 2018
Cynthia Kay Bailey Tubbs, 68, was called home by the Lord, JESUS CHRIST, on October 13, 2018 at her residence in Sulphur, LA.
Mrs. Tubbs was born on January 15, 1950 in Batesville, MS to the late Benjamin Travis and Margaret Maxine (Sullivan) Bailey. She was a kind faithful Christian member of Celebration Worship Church in Sulphur. Mrs. Tubbs...
Caleb Allen Beechler
Oct 13, 2018
Caleb Allen Beechler, 29, of Indianapolis, IN passed away in his residence on October 13, 2018. Caleb was born in Lake Charles, LA on February 17, 1989.
Caleb graduated from Barbe High School and then attended Louisiana State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. Upon graduation Caleb moved to Indianapolis and accepted a position...
Karin Ann Carpenter
Oct 13, 2018
Karin Ann Carpenter, 63, of Sulphur passed away on October 13, 2018 in her residence. She was born in Lake Charles and lived in Sulphur most of her life. Karin was a loving mother and wife.
Karin is survived by her husband Kyle Carpenter of Sulphur; her two sons, Katlin Carpenter of Sulphur and Christopher Sonnier of Kinder, LA.
A...
Beverly Ann Romero
Oct 13, 2018
Beverly Ann Romero, 72, passed away on October 13, 2018 at a local hospital.
Mrs. Romero was very involved with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was a Campfire leader, softball coach, and helped with Cub Scouts and 4-H events. She was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed gardening. She also loved her poodles, Zoey, Gabby, Shay, and Shelby.
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Arleen Marie Duhon
Oct 12, 2018
Arleen Marie Duhon, 88, of Hackberry passed away on October 12, 2018 in her residence surrounded by her family. She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Hackberry, the Catholic Daughters, and sang in the choir. Arleen enjoyed fishing, ceramics, and sewing.
Arleen is survived by her two sons, James Duhon and Louis Kent Duhon and wife Cindy;...
Patrick James Baumery
Oct 12, 2018
Patrick James Baumery, 50, of Welsh, LA, passed away suddenly on Friday, October 12, 2018.
Mr. Baumery was born December 19, 1967 in Lake Charles, LA, was a 1988 graduate of St. Louis Catholic School and graduated from Delta Tech and Monroe Technical School. He worked as a Security Officer for over seventeen years, most recently for Lofton Security...
Brenda Marcantel Welch
Oct 11, 2018
Brenda Marcantel Welch, 68, of Lake Charles passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018 in a local healthcare facility.
Mrs. Welch was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and graduate of Marion High School. She was an avid sports and NASCAR fan.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her only daughter, Melissa Diane Braught and husband Blake of Collierville, TN; five...
