Local Obituaries

Jul 21, 2016

Mason Quinn Mhire, 4 year old son of Horace P. Mhire and Doris Oeder Mhire, of Iowa, passed away, Thursday, July 21, 2016 in a local hospital.

 

Mason was born in Lake Charles and lived in Iowa.

 

Survivors include his Parents; Horace and Doris Mhire; one brother, Miles C. Mhire; maternal grandparents, Richard and Theresa Oeder; paternal...

Jul 20, 2016

Bob Hayes, 82, of Lake Charles died Wednesday July 20, 2016 at a local hospice with his family at his side following an extended illness.

 

He was United States Army veteran and native of Kansas. Bob was a graduate of Louisiana Tech, which he had attended on a track scholarship, where he was a miler and became that school’s...

Jul 20, 2016

Huey Long Smith, “Smitty,” 78, of Lake Charles, passed away on Wednesday, July 20th, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.

 

Born in the Mermentau Cove, the fourth son of Armond and Emma Sarver Smith, Huey moved to Lake Charles at age 6 with his family. He graduated from LaGrange High School and attended McNeese State College.

 

In 1965 Huey...

Jul 19, 2016

Sherrill Louise Lynch, 68, of Carlyss-Moss Lake, was called to her Heavenly Home on July 19, 2016.  Sherry was born August 9, 1947, in Lake Charles, Louisiana to the late Louis and Bernice “Bun” Schanz Lynch.  Others preceding her in death include Florence Schanz, Edna “Ted” Vincent (Holton Hardy), George Dale Schanz (Ruth), Jack Schanz, Sr. (Mildred), Sonny Schanz, Jackie...

Jul 19, 2016

Pamela Jean Wright, 59, of Copperas Cove, TX died Tuesday, July 19, 2016.

 

Pamela was born on August 18, 1956 in Lake Charles, LA to Emory and Elizabeth Fontenot. She enjoyed being around family and her grandchildren the most. Pamela loved gardening and her pets Peanut and Candy.

 

Those left to cherish her memory are her two children,...

Jul 19, 2016

Sandra Kay Bushnell Rigdon, 55, passed away Tuesday, July 19 in a local care facility.

Sandra was a loving sister and friend to many and loved her family dearly. She enjoyed crafts and was a very talented artist and amazing cook. Sandra worked many years as a CNA. She loved helping people. She was preceded in death by her mother,...

Jul 19, 2016

Silvie Ruth Brimingham, Huff, Savell, Guidry passed away on the morning of July 19, 2016. She was born in Booneville, MS on February 7, 1943 and was the 13th child of 16 children. Silvie moved to Lepanto, AR in 1948 with her family. She grew up there and married Harold Huff from Dyess, AR in 1960. Silvie has three beautiful...

Jul 18, 2016

Willis Newman Webb, 79, of Lake Charles, LA, died Monday, July 18 in his residence. He was born at home near Teague, TX on Mother’s Day, May 9, 1937.

 

A previous life-long Texan, Webb “jumped the river” to Louisiana in 2012, following a 50 plus year career with newspapers. A 1960 graduate of the University of Houston, Webb began...

Jul 18, 2016

Florence L. Miesel departed this world to meet her Savior on July 18, 2016 in her residence at 9:45 am. She was born on February 3, 1923 in Brisbin, Pa. She was married to her husband, Victor E. Miesel, on April 21, 1946, and they recently celebrated 70 years of marriage.

 Florence is survived by her husband, Victor E. Miesel...

Jul 18, 2016

Virgie Annie McCall LeBleu died on July 18, 2016, at her home in Lake Charles, Louisiana.  She was born November 12, 1918, the day after World War I ended, the eldest daughter of Thomas W. McCall and Marie Portal McCall, in Grand Chenier, Louisiana.  Mrs. LeBleu was a direct descendant of Dr. Milledge McCall, who was the patriarch of the...

Jul 18, 2016

Mr. Joe Laurentz, 35, of Lake Charles passed on Monday, July 18, 2016 at his home.

Joe was a lifetime resident of the Lake Charles area and 1999 graduate of Sulphur High School. He was a well known practical joker and a good friend to have. In his spare time he enjoyed water sports,hunting, fishing, and cooking.  Joe was a...

Jul 15, 2016

Mary Alma Bush Pennison, 98, of Lake Charles died at 9:45 AM on Saturday, July 16, 2016 in her residence. Mrs. Pennison was born on March 31, 1918 in Weathersby, MS and moved to Lake Charles in 1953 from Ferriday, LA.  She graduated in 1936 with honors from Natchez High School where she played basketball for three years.  In her...

Jul 15, 2016

Mrs. Petty Mott, 72, of Bell City passed away at 6:50 PM, Friday, July 15, 2016 in a Houston hospital.

 

Petty was a lifetime resident of Bell City and a graduate of Bell City High School. She retired from the U.S. Postal service after 30 years of service. Mrs. Mott was a very active member of St. John...

Jul 15, 2016

Jul 15, 2016

Scott Finley, 63, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 4:52 AM on Friday, July 15, 2016 in a local hospital.

 

Scott was born March 12, 1953 in Lake Charles, LA, graduated from high school in Panama and has lived in Lake Charles for the past thirty-nine years.  He served his country in the U.S. Air Force as a second...

Jul 15, 2016

Claudette Marie Landry Skellham, 64, of Lake Charles died at 2:48 PM on Friday, July 15, 2016 in a local care facility.

 

Ms. Skellham was born on December 19, 1951 in Lake Charles where she lived most of her life and was a 1970 graduate of LaGrange High School.  She served in the US Navy.  She then attended and...

Jul 14, 2016

Patricia “Patrice” Cecile Bulber, 52, of Lancaster, California, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2016 after a long hard battle with Lupus.

 

Patrice was born on July 26, 1963 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to the parents of Patricia Cavell Bulber and Dr. Francis Gerard Bulber. As a youth, she was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic...

Jul 14, 2016

James E. “Jimmy” Felts went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 14, 2016 at the age of 91.

 

Born on April 7, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan to James & Connie Felts he moved to Texas at an early age. He joined the U.S. Merchant Marines the day after his high school graduation and returned to...

Jul 13, 2016

Gayle Ann Conner, 67, of Lake Charles, LA died Wednesday, July 13, 2016 in her residence surrounded by her loving family.

 

Gayle was born on October 16, 1948 in Abbeville, LA to Daurus and Margaret Hulin. She enjoyed being around family and friends and supporting her grandchildren with their 4-H activities, livestock showing, and cheer. Gayle enjoyed shopping,...

Jul 13, 2016

  Melanie Ann Guinn Spangler, 54, of Lake Charles died at 12:29 AM on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 in a local hospital.

 

Melanie was born on October 21, 1961 in Lake Charles where she was a graduate of Lake Charles High School. She continued her education at McNeese State University where she received a degree in art and education. Melanie...