Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
James "Jim" E. Ham
Jul 31, 2016
James E. “Jim” Ham, 73, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday July 31, 2016 in an Alexandria hospital.
Jim was born in Bedford, Indiana on February 22, 1943. He moved to Houston, Texas in 1955 and moved to Lake Charles in 1969 where he was employed by the Aetna Finance Company prior to going to work at CITGO Petroleum....
William Earl Sexton, Iii
Jul 31, 2016
Born January 18, 1954 to Phyllis and William E. Sexton, Jr., Bill came into this world in a big way. I guess it was known beforehand how big a heart he was gonna have. He left us too soon.
Bill could do anything he set his mind to. A burger/chicken joint, offshore chef, pipeline insulator, building electronics, and most...
Christine Cecile Bland
Jul 31, 2016
Christine Cecile Bland, 76, of Moss Bluff died at 3:20 AM on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Harbor Hospice.
Mrs. Bland was born on June 5, 1940 in Orange, TX and moved to Moss Bluff in 1968. She had briefly lived in Lake Charles and was a 1958 graduate of LaGrange High School. She was a pianist beginning at...
Terry G. Williamson
Jul 30, 2016
Terry G. Williamson, 66, of Sulphur, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016 in his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Terry was born in DeRidder, LA but moved to Lake Charles when he was 14 years old. He graduated from LaGrange High School in 1968 and joined the U.S. Navy in February 1969. His boot camp was in...
Katherine Jean "Katie" Bradbury Beard
Jul 29, 2016
Katherine Jean “Katie” Bradbury Beard, 39, of Grand Lake, LA, died on Friday, July 29, 2016 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Beard was born August 15, 1976 in Denver, CO and attended Westlake High School. She worked at Delta Downs as a waitress for over nine years. She attended Jubilee Family Church in Moss Bluff. Katie enjoyed working out,...
Marie Kyle Griffin Lawson
Jul 29, 2016
Marie Kyle Griffin Lawson, 75, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016.
Ms. Lawson was born June 12, 1941 in DeRidder, LA and has lived in Lake Charles since 1977. She was a graduate of Marion High School. Marie was previously married to Bill Lawson. Together they raised three sons while living abroad. She worked...
Carolyn Kaminski
Jul 29, 2016
Carolyn Kaminski, 81, of Lake Charles died Friday July 29, 2016 in Lake Charles.
She was born in Swoyersville, PA on March 4, 1935 and worked as a public and private duty nurse all her life in the Lake Charles and surrounding area. We, as a family, are thankful for God’s amazing grace and faithfulness in His care...
Alice Evans Hill
Jul 28, 2016
Alice Evans Hill, 91, of Lake Charles, died July 28, 2016 in the comfort of her own home.
Alice, born February, 9 1925, a native of Baton Rouge, moved to Alexandria in 1953 and to Lake Charles in 1996. She was a member of Horseshoe Dr. Baptist Church in Alexandria and Sale St. Baptist Church in Lake Charles. A...
Father William (Bill) F. Condon
Jul 27, 2016
Rev. William F. Condon died on July 27, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital in The Woodlands, TX. He was 89 years old. Father Condon was born on April 20, 1927 in Joliet, IL.
In his 62 years of priesthood Father Condon fully embraced the power of Liturgy. His pastoring and his powerful sermons were his trademarks. When asked for a...
Mark David Conn
Jul 26, 2016
Mark David Conn, 59, of Lake Charles passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016.
Mr. Conn was born in Tennessee and has lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Barbe High School where he played football and ran track, and McNeese State University which he attended on a track scholarship. He worked as an Insurance...
Patricia Lynn Dupin Benoit
Jul 26, 2016
Patricia Lynn Dupin Benoit, 57, of Lake Charles, LA died on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 in a local hospital following an illness.
Patricia was born on October 4, 1958 in Westlake, LA to Jesse and Ruth Dupin. She enjoyed being around family and friends. Patricia loved watching football and her in-game phone calls will be sorely missed. Patricia was also...
Cheryl Lyn Coleman
Jul 25, 2016
Cheryl “Sherry” Lyn Coleman, 66, of Sulphur passed away on July 25, 2016 in a local hospital.
Sherry is survived by her daughter and only child, Jamie Roger of Sulphur; her aunts, Brenda Kramer of Sulphur and Billie Coleman of Orange, TX; her niece, Malora Coleman of Lake Charles; and her cousins, Custer, Cotton, Dee and Rocky Coleman, Delana Blucher,...
Betty Lou Oliver
Jul 25, 2016
Betty Lou Venable Oliver, 73, died Monday, July 25, 2016 in New Orleans at Ochsners Hospital surrounded by her family. Betty affectionately known as Maw Maw, to her entire family lived in Carlyss with her beloved spouse, James Oliver of 54 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Betty enjoyed bingo, the church library,...
Ruby Zeller
Jul 24, 2016
Ruby Ruth Zeller, 91, was called by our Lord to eternal rest on July 24, 2016.
Ms. Zeller was born April 25, 1925 in Frost, TX to the late Thomas and Effie Wright. Ms. Ruby was a hairdresser in New Orleans at John Jay Salons and at Marriot French Quarter. Ms Zeller is most remembered for sharing the Word...
Donna Lee Maier
Jul 24, 2016
Donna Lee McWilliams Maier, 53, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was called home to the Lord on Sunday, July 24, 2016 after a long battle with Melanoma. Donna was born in Sheffield, AL to Charles McWilliams and Dorothy Blankinship McWilliams. She graduated high school from Mars Hill Bible School. She received a bachelor in...
David Lemoine Covert
Jul 23, 2016
David Lemoine Covert, 78, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016. A native of Pennsylvania, David was a veteran of the United States Air Force. While stationed at Chennault in Lake Charles he met his wife. He loved to fish, watch football and western movies. David loved spending time with his family. David previously was a self employed contractor working...
Bobbie Jean Perron
Jul 23, 2016
Bobbie Jean Perron, 71, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016, following a brief illness.
Ms. Perron was born on October 6, 1944 in Lake Charles to Arcelus and Agnes Perron. She was a life-long resident of Lake Charles and a graduate of LaGrange High School. She worked the past forty years for KMI Printing....
Richard Guillory
Jul 22, 2016
Richard Guillory, 74, went home to the Lord on Friday, July 22, 2016 in his residence surrounded by his family. Richard owned and operated Sulphur Pawn Shop until his retirement. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Richard was a devoted member of Our Lady of LaSalette Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus council 8978. ...
An'Driel Jordan Renee Ardoin
Jul 21, 2016
An’Driel Jordan Renee Ardoin, infant daughter of Andrew Ardoin and Kimberly Williams of Vinton, LA, died on Thursday, July 21, 2016 in a local hospital.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 25, 2016 at Benevolent Cemetery in Vinton, LA under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Judson Bazzle O'Brien, Jr.
Jul 21, 2016
Judson Bazzle O’Brien, Jr., 84, died on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at his home in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Mr. O’Brien was born in Estill, South Carolina on December 27, 1931 to Judson B. Obrien, Sr. and Ethel O’Brien.
Mr. O’Brien worked for Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, Lockheed Aircraft, ARAMCO, Willbros Group, Inc. and numerous other...
