Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Paul Hearn
Oct 26, 2016
Paul Woodrow Hearn died on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at his home in Sulphur, LA following a courageous battle with cancer.
Paul was born on January 15, 1956 in Boston, Massachusetts to J. Woodrow Hearn and Anne Connaughton Hearn. He graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1974 and attended Centenary College and McNeese State University.
For many years, Paul...
Phil Menard
Oct 26, 2016
Cajun French Music Legend, Phelozie “Phil” Menard, 93, of Lake Charles died Wednesday, October 26, 2016 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Menard was born in the Couleé Croche section of St. Landry Parish, now Cankton, LA. He was raised in Pine Island, Lacassine, and Welsh working land and share cropping his father’s land. During WWII, he was not...
Cynthia Lynn Jouett
Oct 25, 2016
Cynthia “Lynn” Jouett, 64, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. Lynn was a devoted stay at home mom who raised her three children along with all the children in the neighborhood. She was a devoted Christian who lived and breathed to worship God and serve Him. Anytime you left...
Nancy Lee Keating
Oct 24, 2016
Nancy Lee Pickens Keating, 69, of Lake Charles, LA, died peacefully at home on October 24, 2016, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Nancy was born on June 5, 1947 in Lake Charles, LA, and lived in Sulphur, LA until graduating from Sulphur High School in 1965. Nancy attended McNeese State University where she was a member...
Margaret Elizabeth Roberts
Oct 24, 2016
Margaret Andrus Roberts passed away on October 24, 2016 at the age of 94. She was born in Ragley, Louisiana in 1922 and lived in Southwest Louisiana most of her life. She graduated from Beauregard High School at the age of 16. In 1941, Margaret received the very first diploma awarded from Lake Charles Junior College – later to be...
Clarence Janies
Oct 24, 2016
Clarence Janies, 92, of Sulphur passed away on October 24, 2016 in the SWLA Veterans Home in Jennings. Clarence was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Sulphur. Clarence proudly served his country in the US Navy serving in the Pacific Theater during WW II. He worked and retired for many years from W.R. Grace. After retirement Clarence enjoyed...
Paul Hypolite Dronet
Oct 23, 2016
Paul H. Dronet, 79, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 23, 2016. He was born and raised in Maurice, LA. Helping on his family’s farm and a strong Catholic upbringing taught young Paul charity, diligence, patience, kindness and humility; virtues that he carry throughout his life. A child of the depression era, Paul worked as a mechanic in a service station...
Dorris Petross
Oct 23, 2016
Dorris Petross, 81, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016 in the comfort of her home and is now reunited with her husband of 62 years, Jimmy, who passed away on January 22, 2016. Dorris was a member of Maplewood Church of Christ. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved to cook, sew and work in...
Laura Jane Hess
Oct 22, 2016
Laura Jane Hess, 53, of Lake Charles, LA died Saturday, October 22, 2016.
Laura was born on December 31, 1962 in Kansas City, MO. She loved playing with her dogs, traveling, and being around family and friends. Laura always could light up the room with her warm smile.
Those left to cherish her memory are her loving...
John W. Breaux
Oct 21, 2016
John Willie Breaux, 94, of Sulphur, LA died Friday, October 21, 2016, surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home.
John was born on October 2, 1922, in Ged, LA to Herman and Agnes Breaux. He was a humble and compassionate man that put the needs of others ahead of his own. He retired as...
Margaret "Margie" Huber Heard
Oct 21, 2016
Margaret “Margie” Huber Heard, 65, died Friday, October 21, 2016, in her residence, following a brave battle with cancer.
Born to Holley Heard and Margaret Huber “Peggy” Caire, Margie was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a 1969 graduate of LaGrange High School, where she was as a Gatorette. She was a 1972 graduate of McNeese...
Oren Reid Whitman
Oct 21, 2016
Oren Reid Whitman, 86, went home to meet his Lord Friday, October 20, 2016 in a local nursing home after a brief illness. He is now gloriously united with his Lord and joyfully reunited with his beloved wife and family.
Oren Reid grew up in Kurthwood, LA. He was the youngest son of Rev. Adam Bennett and Girdie Simmons...
Joseph James "Joe" Istre
Oct 20, 2016
Joseph James “Joe” Istre, 56, of Lake Charles passed away, Thursday, October 20, 2016 at his home in Lake Charles.
Mr. Istre was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He attended Barbe High School and was certified in Architectural Design. He worked his younger years in the service department of Shetler Lincoln Mercury and the past fifteen years as a...
Patricia Ann Sigur
Oct 20, 2016
Patricia Ann Artigue Sigur, 78, of Lake Charles died peacefully on October 20, 2016, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Pat was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who will be greatly missed by her large family and many life-long friends.
Pat was born to Ryan and Alta (Zerangue) Artigue on October 11, 1938 in Leonville,...
Tessa Lynn Poole
Oct 20, 2016
Tessa Lynn Poole, 43, passed away on October 20, 2016 at a local hospital.
Tessa was a happy-go-lucky, friendly woman that would talk to anyone. She enjoyed reading and loved art. She was a member of Big Lake Tabernacle.
Tessa is survived by her mother, Patsy Poole; brother, Kenneth “Shakie” Poole Jr. (Tracey); nephew, Zachary Tayte Poole; aunt,...
Rita Faye Hester
Oct 19, 2016
Rita Faye Hester, 68, of Lake Charles died at 8:52 PM on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Hester was born on October 20, 1947 in Port Arthur, TX and had lived in Sulphur and Gillis before moving to Lake Charles 20 years ago. She attended Sulphur High School. Her passion in life was spending time...
Arthur Joseph Davis
Oct 19, 2016
Arthur Joseph Davis, 90, of Westlake, LA, died on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 in his residence.
Mr. Davis was born November 8, 1925 in Jennings, LA, where he was raised. He served his country in the U.S. Army and has lived in the Lake Charles area for the past sixty-three years. He worked as a carpenter, spending a number...
Billie Gloria Garrett
Oct 19, 2016
Billie Gloria Levy Garrett, 88, of Lake Charles passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Christus St. Patrick’s Hospital.
Mrs. Garrett was a native of Iola, TX. She has lived nearly sixty-five years in Lake Charles. During her younger years she enjoyed many hand crafts, painting and sewing and always enjoyed reading and working crossword puzzles. She was an admirable...
Marilyn Foster
Oct 18, 2016
Marilyn Foster, 47, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 in a local hospital.
Marilyn was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. She was a 1987 graduate of Sulphur High School and earned her associates degree from Sowela. She was employed with the Calcasieu Parish School Board for 15 years working in the cafeteria and as a bus driver. Marilyn...
Frances Jeanette Adams Bennett
Oct 18, 2016
Frances Jeanette Adams Bennett, 72, of Lake Charles died peacefully in her home on the evening of October 18, 2016 after a lengthly illness, surrounded by her loving family.
Frances was born April 8, 1944 in Monroe, Louisiana. She moved to Lake Charles in 1958 and graduated from LaGrange Senior High in 1962. She lived and worked in...
