Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Patricia Joy Dyson Savoie
Feb 12, 2018
Patricia Joy Dyson Savoie, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed from this life on February 12, 2018.
Patricia was born in Dallas, Texas on August 3, 1945 to Anna Marie and Noah Dyson. She loved to spend her time drinking coffee, sewing, knitting, and anything to do with crafting. Patricia had an unbreakable and unforgettable...
John David Gammage
Feb 11, 2018
John David Gammage, 36, of Lake Charles, LA has passed away. John was born in Lake Charles on November 3, 1981, to John and Beverly Manuel Gammage.
John was a graduate of McNeese State University and Sowela Technical College. He was the owner and operator of Gammage Drywall and Paint Company. John was passionate about his music and especially...
Etta Belle Babineaux
Feb 10, 2018
Etta Belle Elmer Babineaux, 98, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 2:30 PM on Saturday, February 10, 2018 in her son’s residence.
Mrs. Babineaux was born August 30, 1919 in Lake Charles, LA, where she was a lifelong resident. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, where she was a Catholic Daughter....
Philip Reed Ledoux
Feb 10, 2018
Philip Ledoux, 57, passed away in a local hospital on February 10, 2018.
He was born on November 27, 1960 in Lake Charles, LA to Walter and Raburn Ledoux.
He had worked for the United States Postal Service before retiring and was an avid day trader.
Those left to cherish his memory include his mother, Mrs. Raburn Ledoux;...
Bennie Lee Monroe
Feb 9, 2018
Bennie Lee Monroe, 85, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 10:59 AM on Friday, February 9, 2018 in his residence.
Mr. Monroe was born February 2, 1933 in Glenmora, LA, where he was a 1951 graduate of Glenmora High School and served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked for twenty-five years as a personnel manager at Cities...
Alan Booth
Feb 9, 2018
Alan Pierce Booth, known to his family as Paw Paw, passed away on February 9, 2018, in his residence with his family by his side. Alan was born on August 28, 1944, to Juanita and Silas Booth in Texhoma, TX, and lived most of his life in Gillis, LA.
Alan was certified in many trades including mechanic and...
Dana Renee Vige
Feb 9, 2018
Dana Renee Vige, 42, passed away on February 9, 2018 in a local care facility.
Dana was a cherished mother, friend, daughter and sister. She was a true artist in everything she did in life. Dana loved to cook for her family and create art in her spare time. She loved being with her family and had a great sense...
Ruth Edwina "Pud" Anderson
Feb 7, 2018
Ruth Edwina “Pud” Anderson, 93, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at a local care facility.
Pud was born on December 18, 1924 in Westlake, LA, to Clementine and Willie Bonvillain. A graduate of LaGrange High School, she was a Rosie the Riveter in the New Orleans ship yard during WWII. Mrs. Anderson...
Jayola "Jaye" C. Smedley
Feb 7, 2018
Jaye was born in Monroe on January 4, 1945 to the late J. W. and Lovie Bell (Patoshia) Brady and passed away in a local hospital on February 7, 2018 at the age of 73. Jaye was a member of the Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witnesses. She enjoyed shopping and being with her family. She is survived by her husband, Paul...
Ernest James Constance
Feb 7, 2018
Ernest James Constance, 65, of Sulphur passed away in his residence after a short illness with cancer on February 7, 2018. He was born to the late E.J. and Sylvia Constance. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his daughter, Sarah Dawn Constance. He is survived by his sister, Donna Constance; his brother, Archie Constance and (Michelle Fournier);...
Mary "Gege" Pollet
Feb 6, 2018
Mary Gladys “Gege” Mouton Pollet was born March 25, 1929, to the late John Mouton and Elise Dugas Mouton and was the youngest sibling of Denis, Raoul, Thelma, and Theresa Mouton.
Mary was raised in Lafayette, LA, and remained in Lafayette until she was married to her beloved husband of 59 and a half years, Thomas Pollet III, on...
Molly Renea Johnson
Feb 6, 2018
Lake Charles - Molly Johnson, born on July 20, 1962, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at the age of 55. Molly was born in Kilgore, Texas and earned an associate’s degree in nursing. She enjoyed drawing, reading and most of all, spending time with her family. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Kristin Ferguson (Kenneth W. Bartley, Sr.)...
William "Bill L Perdue
Feb 6, 2018
Iowa – William “Bill” L. Perdue, born on January 10, 1933 in Battle Creek, MI, son of Charles E. and Pearl M. (Hopkins) Perdue, passed away February 6, 2018 in a local hospital at the age of 85. Bill was a graduate of Iowa High School and served in the U. S. Air Force. He retired from Conoco, now known...
Patrick Donovan Gallaugher
Feb 6, 2018
Patrick Donovan (“Pat”) Gallaugher, 91, died on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at home surrounded by his family, after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dorothy “Dot” Gallaugher, his parents, Barbara Fitzenreiter Gallaugher and Francis Valerie Gallaugher, his sisters Katherine Gallaugher Dunn and Babette Gallaugher Bradshaw, and his brother Frank Gallaugher. He is survived by...
Nolia Maddox
Feb 6, 2018
Nolia Maddox, 80, passed away at her residence on February 6, 2018.
She was born on April 9, 1937 to Edward and Javilie Roy Gauthier in Hessmer, LA.
She will be remembered for her love of cooking, spending time with her grandchildren and family and fishing. She also loved her church family at Friendship Baptist Church where she...
Charles W. 'Sam' Reeves
Feb 5, 2018
Charles W. ‘Sam’ Reeves, 86, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away Monday, February 5, 2018, in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Reeves was born January 23, 1932, in Gillis, Louisiana. He’s the son of Harry Robert and Lucille Jones Reeves. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School and attended McNeese State University where he studied horticulture. His...
Michael Matthew Pousson
Feb 5, 2018
Michael Matthew Pousson, 75, of Sulphur, LA passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018.
Mr. Pousson was born on December 23, 1942 in Lake Charles to Dorothy Vincent and Allen Pousson. He served our great country in Vietnam from 1966-1967 during his four years of service in the United States Navy. While working at Christus St. Patrick Hospital he...
Howard Nicholas Reina
Feb 4, 2018
Howard Reina, 88, passed away in a local hospital on February 4, 2018.
He was born on August 24, 1929 to Joseph and Lena Leone Reina in Lake Charles, LA. Mr. Reina will be remembered for his love of gardening, hunting, fishing and watching his eight grandchildren play ball and dance. He was also very happy to live to...
Loretta Joyce Manuel
Feb 3, 2018
Loretta Joyce Manuel, 73, of Sulphur passed away on February 3, 2018. She was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Loretta loved garage sales, collecting teapots and talking.
Loretta is survived by her son, Marshall O’Blanc and wife Sally of Sulphur; 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; her sister, Deborah Moore and husband Bud; her sister-in-law, Shamralie Manuel;...
Charles "C D" Mouton
Feb 3, 2018
Charles “C D” Mouton, Jr., 91, of Sulphur passed away on February 3, 2018 in his residence surrounded by his family. He was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church where he served as a Lector and an Usher for 50 years. “C D” proudly served his country in the U S Navy during WWII and the...
