Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
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...
Mary Thigpen
Oct 17, 2016
Mary left her husband of 40 years to join her loved ones in Heaven. Mary was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend. Mary enjoyed painting, gardening, crafting, and her animals. Mary leaves behind her husband, Bill Thigpen; daughter, Crystal Thigpen; grandson, William Stiles; stepchildren, Billy Thigpen, Irene Boston, Norman Thigpen, and Meri Cormier; and many other relatives whose lives...
Ervin Vidrine
Oct 16, 2016
Ervine Vidrine, 96, of Lake Charles died at 4:15 AM on Sunday, October 16, 2016 in Sulphur at his daughter’s residence.
Mr. Vidrine was born on November 20, 1919 in Pine Prairie, LA and lived in Lake Charles all of his life. He belonged to the Maritime Association and retired as a longshoreman at the Port of Lake Charles. ...
Micheal Wayne Lovelady
Oct 16, 2016
Micheal Wayne Lovelady, 59, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Lovelady served in the Infantry in the United States Army. He worked most of his life in the construction industry for local contractors and refineries. During his younger years, he enjoyed leading his sons, Cub Scout and Boy Scout...
Henry Martin Jackson
Oct 16, 2016
Henry Martin Jackson, 43, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 8:00 AM on Sunday, October 16, 2016.
Henry was born September 5, 1973 in Pineville, LA and has lived in Moss Bluff for most of his life. He was a 1992 graduate of Sam Houston High School and McNeese State University with both an Associate’s degree and Bachelor’s degree...
Emmett Blake Manuel
Oct 16, 2016
“Beautiful memories silently kept of our baby we love and will never forget.”
Emmett Blake Manuel, infant, entered into Heaven Sunday, October 16, 2016 following three weeks of care in Children’s Hospital of New Orleans.
Emmett was born August 18, 2016 in a local hospital. He was a happy, alert baby and was very well loved. He leaves to cherish...
Russell "Rusty" Horton
Oct 15, 2016
Russell “Rusty” Horton, 62, of Choupique passed away peacefully with his family at his side on October 15, 2016 in West Cal-Cam Hospital. Rusty was employed at Olin/Lyondell for 32 years. He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church.Rusty loved spending time with his family, friends and especially his grandchildren.
Rusty is survived by his wife of 37 years,...
Laxsa Prejean
Oct 15, 2016
Laxsa Jean Bourgeois Prejean, 83, died on October 15, 2016 after a lengthy illness.
Born in Church Point, Louisiana on January 11, 1933, Mrs. Prejean graduated from St. Charles Academy in 1951. She was active in the Immaculate Conception and St. Louis High School PTA, as Cub Scouts and Blue Birds Den Mother, Booster Club and was a Sultana...
Cody David Ernest Cormier
Oct 15, 2016
Cody David Ernest Cormier, 22, of Ragley passed away on October 15, 2016. He was a graduate of South Beauregard High School and attended McNeese State University for two years. After a longtime dream, he became employed as a Sheriff’s deputy with the Beauregard Parish Sheriff Department. Cody loved to hunt and watch his favorite team, the Ravens play football....
Charles "Charlie" Mark Duff
Oct 15, 2016
It is with a heavy heart that the family of Charles Mark Duff announces his passing on October 15, 2016 at the age of 57.
Mr. Charlie, as he was affectionately called, was a native of Groton, Connecticut. He loved to tinker on small motors, spend time with family and friends, and always ready to help anyone in...
John Chris Bertrand
Oct 13, 2016
John Chris Bertrand, 85, passed on to Heaven at a local hospital on October 13, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Bertrand was born in Jennings, LA but has spent the last 64 years raising his family in Lake Charles. He lived for his wife Mrs. Bernice Beaugh Bertrand and his family, truly his greatest joys in life....
James Robert Bolin
Oct 13, 2016
James Robert Bolin, 86, of Lake Charles, LA died Thursday, October 13, 2016 in a local care facility.
James was born on December 11, 1930 in York, SC to John and Cora Bolin. He retired from the United Stated Army in 1979 as a Platoon Sergeant after of 22 years of dedicated service. While in the Army, he supported...
Beatrice Hantz Babineaux
Oct 13, 2016
Beatrice Babineaux, 84, of Lake Charles died at 4:01 AM on Thursday, October 13, 2016 in her residence.
Mrs. Babineaux was born on March 23, 1932 in Sulphur, LA and lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She attended Sulphur High School and was a graduate of LaGrange High School before furthering her education at McNeese State...
Ellen Bolles Soileau
Oct 13, 2016
Ellen Bolles Soileau, 75, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 12:10 PM on Thursday, October 13, 2016 in a local care facility.
Ms. Soileau was born June 23, 1941 in Elton, LA, and was a graduate of Elton High School. She was also a graduate of Louisiana School of Beauty Culture, worked for Lou Gabbert and was the owner...
