Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Shirley Myers
Aug 7, 2018
Shirley Faye Fruge Myers, 74, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 10:52 AM on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at her daughter's home.
Mrs. Myers was born October 27, 1947 in Lake Charles, LA, raised on Creole Street. She graduated from LaGrange High School in 1966. She began her career specializing in OBGYN as a nurse with Dr. John Moffett. ...
Jane Ava Scott
Aug 7, 2018
Jane Ava Scott, 83, passed away at a local hospital on August 7, 2018.
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Ms. Jane was a lifelong proprietor at the Texas Pelican Complex. She was a self-made woman that was very family oriented. Her family remembers her as a generous person with a fun sense of humor.
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She is survived by her brother, Scotty Rozas; two...
Roy Luke Henry
Aug 6, 2018
Roy Luke Henry, 70, of Sulphur passed away on August 6, 2018. Roy enjoyed playing pool, karaoke, and spending time with family and friends.
Roy is survived by his son, Russell Henry and wife Stacia of Sulphur; 3 grandchildren, Zackery, Jacob, and Caitlyn Henry; 5 great grandchildren; his partner, Teddy Henry; 4 sisters; 4 brothers; and numerous nieces and nephews....
James Smithers
Aug 6, 2018
James William Smithers, Sr., 77, of Lake Charles, passed away at his home on August 6, 2018 at his residence after an extended illness.
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James was a native and life-long resident of Lake Charles. He was an electrical worker and member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
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Preceding James in death are his parents, Edward Charles...
Dona Claire Braud White
Aug 6, 2018
Dona Claire Braud White, 84, died Monday night, August 6, 2018, at home surrounded by her family.
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Dona was a native born and raised in Baton Rouge before moving to Lake Charles where she attended Saint Charles Academy, graduating in 1951. Dona attended McNeese State College and worked as a Medical Transcriptionist at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. She married...
Thomas Allen Barber
Aug 5, 2018
Thomas Allen Barber, 72, of Baton Rouge died Sunday, August 5, 2018 in the comfort of his home.
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Mr. Barber lived most of his life in Baton Rouge. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School, attained a Bachelor of Science degree from McNeese State University and a Master degree in Philosophy from Louisiana State University. He taught many...
Wilson Duhon
Aug 5, 2018
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Wilson Duhon, 93, passed away in a local hospital on August 5, 2018.
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He was born on March 9, 1925 in Elton, LA to Alfred and Emma Duhon.
He was a World War II Veteran and served his country honorably in the United States Navy. He worked as a sign painter for the painter’s local union. He...
Linda Plaisance Ledoux
Aug 4, 2018
Lucy Plaisance LeDoux, 74, passed away on August 4, 2018 at a local hospital.
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Ms. LeDoux was born in Gueydan, LA and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She worked as a Bingo Manager for the Calcasieu Council on Aging for over 25 years. She was also a member of the McNeese Cowboy Club. Her family fondly...
Raymond Emile Latour
Aug 4, 2018
Raymond Emile LaTour, 73, of Lake Charles passed away at 12:10 PM on Saturday, August 4, 2018 in Christus St. Patrick Hospital.
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Mr. LaTour was born on November 12, 1944 in Lafayette and was raised in Mossville where he was a 1962 graduate of Mossville High School. He joined the US Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1966....
Anne Papa Manka
Aug 4, 2018
Anne Margaret Papa Manka, 80, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 1:20 AM on Saturday, August 4, 2018 in a local hospital.
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Ms. Manka was born August 20, 1937 in Hammond, IN, lived in Vacaville, CA for a number of years and resided in Lake Charles, LA for the past nine years. She was an avid sports fan, loved...
Todd Hebert
Aug 4, 2018
Todd Christian Hebert, age 49, passed away on August 4, 2018 in Las Vegas, NV.  Mr. Hebert was a born in New Orleans, LA, where he lived for most of his life. He was a serious motorcycle and muscle car enthusiast; he lived to ride and loved to race. He worked as a mechanic for the Harley Davidson Corporation for...
Jacqueline Kay Robison
Aug 4, 2018
Westlake – Jacqueline Kay Robison, born October 4, 1955 in Akron, Colorado, daughter of the late Wendle Graves and Glenda L. Moots, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018, in Shreveport, at the age of 62. She worked as a cook for many years and enjoyed cooking for her family and friends. Kay was of the Baptist faith. Kay is survived...
Jeanette Marcotte
Aug 3, 2018
Jeanette Alberta Bordelon Marcotte, 73, of Lake Charles, LA, died peacefully at 10:30 PM on Friday, August 3, 2018.
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Mrs. Marcotte was born May 1, 1945 in Mansura, LA, lived in Avoyelles Parish and Baton Rouge for a number of years. She resided fifteen years in DeRidder, LA and for the past five years in Lake Charles. She enjoyed...
Ronald "Ronny" Felix Foster
Aug 3, 2018
Ronald “Ronny” Felix Foster, 59, of Sulphur, LA, passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018 in a local hospital.
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Mr. Foster was born October 2, 1958 in Sulphur, LA, where he lived most of his life. He was a 1976 graduate of Sulphur High School, where he played the trumpet in the Golden Tors Marching Band. He proudly served...
David "Hightower" Alan Bailey
Aug 3, 2018
Lake Charles – David “Hightower” Alan Bailey, born July 26, 1960 in Kansas City, Missouri, son of the late James Robert Bailey and Beatrice Marie Derks, passed away August 3, 2018 in a local hospital, at the age of 58. David was a graduate of Iraan High School and attended Odessa Jr. College. He was employed as a truck driver....
Debra Delahoussaye Wakefield
Aug 3, 2018
Debra Delahoussaye Wakefield, 59, of Titusville, FL, passed away August 3 at Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, FL.
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Debra was a native of Lake Charles, where she spent her early years. She moved to Titusville at the age of 29 and raised her family in Florida. Debra had a green thumb and loved nourishing house plants,...
Doris A. Strahan
Aug 1, 2018
Doris A. Strahan, 85, passed away at Landmark of Lake Charles.
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The daughter of John Henry and Gertrude (Tiahrt) Abrahams, she was born in Lake Charles, LA. Doris married Paul Pettit and later divorced. Together they had two children Robert “Bob” and Trudi. Doris married Jim Strahan in April, 1984, he passed in March, 2014.
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Doris will be...
John "Jack" Bradbury Anderson
Aug 1, 2018
John “Jack” Bradbury Anderson, 27, of Sulphur died Wednesday, August 1, 2018.
Mr. Anderson born in Zachary and spent his early life in Kentwood, LA. Moving with his family to Lake Charles, he was a 2010 graduate of Sam Houston High School where he was an All Star and All District Football player. He was also a member of the...
Robert Glynn Aucoin
Aug 1, 2018
Robert Glynn Aucoin, 78, passed away at his residence on, Wednesday, August 1, 2018.
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He was born on January 16, 1940 to Kenny and Vernice Aucoin in Chataignier, LA.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army for six years before serving as a Lake Charles City Police Officer and Calcasieu Parish Sherriff’s Deputy. He will be...
Lloyd "L G" Lopez
Aug 1, 2018
Lloyd “L G “ George Lopez, 86, of Sulphur Passed away on August 1, 2018. Lloyd was born on February 12, 1932 to Nesey and Alite Lopez in Jennings, LA.
He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Velda Lopez, of Sulphur, LA; seven Children, Sue Crochet and husband Wade of Moss Bluff, LA, Gail Brown and...
