Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Austin Scott Fruge
Feb 28, 2017
Austin Scott Frugé, 14, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 in a Houston, TX hospital.
Austin was born August 29, 2002 in Lake Charles, LA, where he spent all of his life. He attended Fairview Elementary, where he won first place in the Region 5 Science Fair, and competed and placed in the district finals...
William Lewis "Lew" Ryder M.D.
Feb 28, 2017
William Lewis “Lew” Ryder, MD, 90, of Lake Charles passed away at 1:05 AM on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 in his residence.
Dr. Ryder was born on March 5, 1926 in Alexandria, La. After graduating from Bolton HS in Alexandria, he enlisted in the final Army Cavalry Unit serving in WWII and then began his educational pursuits by enrolling in...
Shelia Caldwell
Feb 28, 2017
Sheila Daigle Caldwell, 74, passed away February 28, 2017 in a local hospital. She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church. Sheila was very artistic and loved working with stained glass. She enjoyed camping, gardening, riding motorcycles, traveling and collecting items from different countries, and spending time with her family and friends.
Sheila was survived by her son, Ross...
James Dennis
Feb 27, 2017
James William Dennis, born April 4, 1939 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, peacefully walked into the open arms of Christ on Monday, February 27, 2017 after many years of refusing to succumb to multiple health conditions. Jim was surrounded by his devoted family when he departed to be greeted by his siblings, Shirley Storm, Linda Dennis, Betty (and JB) Nunez, Kenny (and...
Stanley Plues
Feb 27, 2017
Stanley Plues, 77, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 9:05 AM on Monday, February 27, 2017 in a local hospital.
Mr. Plues was born February 9, 1940 in London, England, where he lived until moving to the United States thirty years ago. He was a graduate of the Academy of Food Technology in England, where he also...
Suzanne Reeves Poole
Feb 26, 2017
Suzanne Reeves Poole, 53, of Moss Bluff went to be with the Lord at 7:02 AM on Sunday, February 26, 2017 in a local hospital. Mrs. Poole was born on August 29, 1963 in Charleston, SC and was raised in Lake Charles where she was a graduate of LaGrange High School. She furthered her education at McNeese State University receiving...
Lorene Helen Jones
Feb 26, 2017
Lorene Helen Fontenot Jones, 88, of Lake Charles, passed away Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017. A former school bus driver, she was born in Westlake, La., in 1928, to John and Rebecca Fontenot.
Visitation before the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March, 1, at 1PM at Christ Community Church in Lake Charles, 2500 West Prien Lake Rd. The Rev....
Jimmy Lee Bebee
Feb 24, 2017
Jimmy Lee Bebee, 67, of Topsy, LA, died on Friday, February 24, 2017 in his residence.
Mr. Bebee was born November 29, 1949 in Lake Charles, LA, where he has lived most of his life. He was a graduate of Fenton High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked nearly thirty years...
Adeline "Addie" Weidner
Feb 24, 2017
Adeline “Addie” Weidner, 74, of Lebleu Settlement passed away on Friday morning, Feb. 24, 2017, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Addie was born in Lafayette LA, July 21,1942, to her parents Ophley and Evelyn Fruge. She lived in several states growing up although the family always returned to their roots in 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...
