Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
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...
Mark Kevin Pearce
Feb 18, 2017
Mark Kevin Pearce, 52, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Saturday, February 18, 2017.
Mark was born February 29, 1964 in Lake Charles, LA, where he lived all of his life. He graduated from Barbe High School in 1984 and attended McNeese State University. He worked as a Journeyman Welder for most of his life and was a member...
Aline Broussard Hymel
Feb 18, 2017
Aline Marie Broussard Hymel, 91, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 3:46 PM on Saturday, February 18, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Hymel was born in the Lake Arthur countryside to Henry and Euzeide (Cormier) Broussard on October 17, 1925. She was very proud of her Broussard roots and celebrated with her beloved family as much...
Mabel Marie Miller
Feb 17, 2017
On February 17, 2017, Mabel Marie Miller, 88, passed away peacefully in her home and left this world to join her late husband, Herbert J. Miller, and be with our Lord. As we lay her to rest we know they will be dancing in Heaven and smiling down upon us.
Mabel Marie Miller was born Mabel Marie Ancelet on...
Anthony "Tony" Pecorino
Feb 17, 2017
Anthony “Tony” Joseph Pecorino, 48, of Lake Charles, LA, died during the early morning hours of Friday, February 17, 2017 in his residence.
Anthony was born October 27, 1968 in Lake Charles, LA, where he was a life-long resident. He was a 1987 graduate of LaGrange High School and attended Louisiana State University. He worked for many years at...
Kenneth Eugene Crawford
Feb 16, 2017
Kenneth Eugene Crawford, 81, of Sulphur passed away on February 16, 2017. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 10 A.M. in Antioch Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Johnson and Robison Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 17, 2017 from 5-7 P.M. at Johnson and Robison Funeral Home.
Dwain Dean Duhon
Feb 15, 2017
Dwain Dean Duhon, 56, of Lake Charles passed away at 2:31 PM on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 in a local hospital.
Mr. Duhon was born on October 15, 1960 in Port Sulphur, LA and lived his adult life in Lake Charles. He was a welder in the construction industry. Mr. Duhon enjoyed fishing and especially loved riding motorcycles.
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Julie Whitsitt Mcquilliams
Feb 14, 2017
Julie Ann Whitsitt McQuilliams, 47, of Lake Charles died Tuesday, February 14, 2017.
Ms. McQuilliams was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. A graduate of Barbe High School, she worked in sales for the Lagniappe Magazine, managed the Charlestonian apartments and most recently was a server at Darrell’s. She enjoyed singing, karaoke, outdoors, barbeques, beaches, crabbing and fishing....
Helen Alessi Hutchinson
Feb 14, 2017
Helen Alessi Hutchinson, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 14, 2017.
Helen was born on February 8, 1923 in Independence, LA to George and Odelle Alessi. She resided in Independence until 2006 when she moved to Lake Charles, LA. Helen worked at Lallie Kemp Hospital as a Medical Stenographer in Independence until she retired. She enjoyed entertaining,...
Regina Boudreaux Mcmanus
Feb 14, 2017
Regina Boudreaux McManus, 97, of Moss Bluff passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017 in a local hospital. Mrs. McManus was born in Scott, LA on Sept. 25, 1919 and for the past 60 years has resided in the Lake Charles area. She enjoyed sewing and loved to cook, especially when friends and family gathered. Her greatest loves were her Savior,...
Henry Lee Domengeaux
Feb 13, 2017
Henry Lee Domengeaux entered into eternal rest Monday, February 13, 2017 in a local hospital. He was born in Port Arthur, TX to W.J. “Bud” and Eva Dupre’ Domengeaux. Henry entered the Army in 1953, where is served 16 months in Korea. He was honorably discharged in 1955. He worked for Great Lakes Carbon and retired 18 years before coming...
Arthur Paul Mitchell
Feb 13, 2017
Arthur Paul Mitchell, 70, of River Ridge, LA, died on Monday, February 13, 2017 in a New Orleans care facility.
Mr. Mitchell was born October 16, 1946 in Lake Charles, LA and was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School in 1964. He went on to graduate from McNeese State College in 1968 with his B.A. in Pre-Law and...
