Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Charles Darwin Richey
Sep 6, 2016
Charles Richey, 69, of Westlake, LA died Tuesday, September 6, 2016 in his residence.
Chuck was born on March 16, 1947 to Forrest and Eunice Richey in Dequincy, LA. Chuck was an active member of the McNeese Cowboy Club as well as several other booster clubs. He enjoyed cooking, traveling to McNeese games, being around family and friends, and...
Richard "Huey" Istre
Sep 6, 2016
Richard “Huey” Istre, 84, of Lake Charles LA, passed away with his wife at his side on September 6, 2016 in a local care facility.
Mr. Huey was born on March 25, 1932 in Jennings, LA to Dalton and Lily Istre. Huey was married to his high school sweetheart, Mrs. Norma Price Istre for sixty three wonderful years. Mr....
John Leslie Broussard
Sep 6, 2016
John Leslie Broussard, 68, of Lake Charles died at 10:00 PM on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 in a local hospital.
Mr. Broussard was born on September 16, 1947 in Lake Charles and lived here all of his life. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School and received his BA in physical education from McNeese College. Mr. Broussard retired...
Cynthia Louise Jones
Sep 5, 2016
Funeral Services for Sister Cynthia L.W. Jones , 68 of Lake Charles, La. will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Greater St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church Cathedral. Pastor Samuel C. Tolbert Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be Saturday, September 10, 2016, 9:00 AM-11:00...
John "Freeman" Lebleu
Sep 4, 2016
John Freeman LeBleu, 79, a native and resident of Lake Charles, passed away on Sunday September 4, 2016 at a local hospital.
He was the first born of Fremont “Easter” and Evaline “Lena” Derouen LeBleu. Freeman graduated from LaGrange High School in 1955. In 1956, he met the love of his life, Dorothy “Dot” Naquin and they were...
Kenneth Thomas Fabacher
Sep 4, 2016
Kenneth Thomas Fabacher, 65, of Westlake died on Sunday, September 4, 2016 in his residence.
Mr. Fabacher was born on December 29, 1950 in Lake Charles, LA.
Those left to cherish his memory are two sisters, Carolyn Graske (Walter) of Lake Charles and Patty Guidry (Jimmy) of Sulphur; two nephews, Paul and James Guidry; two great nieces, Athena...
Anne Margaret Stevens
Sep 3, 2016
Anne Margaret Castille Stevens, 85, of Lake Charles died at 11:56 PM on Saturday, September 3, 2016 in a local nursing facility surrounded by her loving family. Anne was born on June 18, 1931 in Opelousas, LA to Lionel E. Castille and Frances Fleming Castille, the youngest of five children. Anne graduated Cum Laude from the College of the Sacred...
Mary Anne Day
Sep 3, 2016
Mary Anne Westerman Day, 85, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 4:20 PM on Saturday, September 3, 2016 in a local care facility, surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Day was born June 23, 1931 in Hope, AR and shortly after graduating from Beaumont High School she settled down in Lake Charles. Her passion in child care began early on...
Olivia Grace Stark
Sep 2, 2016
Olivia Grace, precious baby girl of Eric Stark and Ashley Ardoin, was born into the arms of angels on September 2, 2016. “Although Olivia never spent any time with us on earth she was very loved and cherished by many. Our little angel will never be forgotten”.
She leaves to cherish her memory; her parents, Ashley Ardoin and...
Clayborn Pinder
Sep 2, 2016
Clayborn Lee Pinder, 63, of Arnaudville, LA passed away on Friday, September 2, 2016. Clayborn was born to Ozro and Bythia Pinder on June 27, 1953. He was raised in Starks and graduated from Starks High School in 1971. Clayborn then graduated from Lamar University in Beaumont, TX with a B.S. degree in chemical engineering. He worked in the petroleum...
Robert "Bob" Talbot
Sep 2, 2016
Robert J. Talbot passed away on Friday, September 2 with his family and in the comfort of his home.
Born in Lake Charles on May 13, 1932, Louisiana, he graduated from Lake Charles High School (Class of ’50) and graduated from Louisiana State University College of Engineering (Class of ’54). He is a veteran of military service, having...
James "Skipper" Carnahan
Aug 31, 2016
James “Skipper” Carnahan, 68, of Sulphur passed away on August 31, 2016 in a local hospital. Skipper was a lifelong resident of Sulphur and an Air Force Veteran. He loved to visit all over town and sit with his wife, Mary Ann to watch their son, Will compete in different sports. Skipper was a lifelong member of Henning Memorial United...
Joseph E. "Eddie" Addison, Jr.
Aug 31, 2016
Joseph Edward “Eddie” Addison, Jr., 78, of Lake Charles, died Wednesday August 31, 2016 at a local hospital following an extended illness.
Eddie was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School and worked for Queenan Equipment Company as well as other construction businesses in the Lake Charles area....
Aimee Ruth Comeaux Hernandez
Aug 30, 2016
Aimee Ruth Hernandez, 98, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Hernandez was born on August 21, 1918 to Alcin and Louise Comeaux in Youngsville, LA and has lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of the University of Lafayette where she...
Blaine Keith Labouve
Aug 30, 2016
Blaine Keith LaBouve, 50, of Lake Charles, LA died Tuesday, August 30, 2016 in his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Blaine was born on March 11, 1966 in Lake Charles, LA to Lester and Theresa LaBouve. Blaine was a native resident of Lake Charles, LA and a 1984 Barbe High School Graduate. He was a welder all...
Pamela Gail Desaedeleer
Aug 30, 2016
Pamela Gail Desaedeleer, 61, of Lake Charles, died Tuesday August 30, 2016 after a brief illness. This was also the day of her 42nd wedding anniversary.
Mrs. Desaedeleer is survived by her husband, Hector Desaedeleer, Daughter, DeAnna Jane Desadeleer (Damon Henson), son, Hector Desaedeleer, Jr. (Suzie); sister, Deborah Williams (Chris, Jr.); brother-in-law, Gaston J. Desaedeleer; six grandchildren, Jayden,...
Rena Gloria Whiteman
Aug 30, 2016
Rena Gloria Whiteman, 77, of Lake Charles, died suddenly on August 30, 2016 in her residence.
Rena was a native of Beverly, Massachusetts and followed her husband’s career in the Navy. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She was an outgoing person and talented artist and enjoyed expressing herself through charcoal and pencil...
Wanda Flo Devall
Aug 29, 2016
Wanda Flo DeVall, 62, of Lake Charles, died August 29, 2016 at a local hospital following an extended illness.
Wanda was a native of Big Lake and longtime resident of Lake Charles. She retired from Firestone and was a member of Big Lake Gospel Tabernacle. Her passions in life were fishing, bar-b-qing and her nieces and nephews....
Gertie Mae Lapointe
Aug 29, 2016
Gertie Mae LaPointe, 82, of Iowa, LA died Monday, August 29, 2016 in her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Gertie was born on September 30, 1933 in Cow Island, LA to William and Elizabeth Abshire. She was a lady of strong faith and was known for praying for all people who needed prayers. Gertie loved playing dominoes, dancing,...
