Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Pascal Lebleu, Jr.
Jan 25, 2018
Pascal LeBleu, Jr. passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at his daughter’s home in Union City, S.C. Pascal was born in Lake Charles, LA on December 18, 1928, to Pascal and Cora Farque LeBleu, Sr.
Pascal grew up in Lake Charles and moved to Ragley, LA when he was eighteen years old. He was considered as one of...
Joann G. Bland
Jan 25, 2018
Lake Charles – JoAnn Gladys Bland, born September 11, 1936, the daughter of John and Inez (Tate) Currie, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018, in her residence at the age of 81. She is survived by her children, Pam Theriot (Ron) of Lake Charles, Craig Bland (Bertie) of LeBleu Settlement, Stephen Bland of Ville Platte; grandchildren, Jennifer Landry (Dustin), Sarah...
Morgan Nickole Jordan
Jan 25, 2018
Morgan Nickole Jordan, 19, of Lake Charles, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018.
Morgan was born on January 12, 1999 to Christina Meaux and Richard Jordan in Lake Charles. She attended Barbe High School and was always very athletic. Since she was a little girl she loved playing softball with her friends. Her biggest accomplishment was her...
John Stanley Chehotsky
Jan 24, 2018
John Stanley “Stan” Chehotsty born in Lake Charles, Louisiana in 1961 and died Wednesday, January 24th 2018, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
He is survived by his loving wife, Charlotte; two brothers, Marty (Nancy) and Darryl; many nieces and nephews; and cousins; and his cat, Edance.
Two of his favorite quotes…
“Be who you are and...
Howard Bret Hoffpauir
Jan 24, 2018
Howard Bret Hoffpauir, 58, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at a local hospital.
Mr. Hoffpauir was born August 19, 1959 in Baton Rouge, LA. He worked for over forty years in the oilfield as a consultant. He loved riding horses and working cattle. He also enjoyed making really beautiful leatherwork and was an excellent...
Joseph "Joey" M. Reed
Jan 23, 2018
Lake Charles – Joseph "Joey" M. Reed, 60, born on September 9, 1956 in Toledo, Ohio, son of Russell and Katherine (Drounet) Reed, passed away in his residence on January 23, 2018. Joey loved fishing and being on the river. He is survived by his mother; 2 brothers, Dennis L. Reed and George E. Reed. As per his wishes, he...
Patrick Hinton
Jan 23, 2018
Patrick Hinton, 61, passed away at his residence on January 23, 2018.
Mr. Hinton was born on January 4, 1957 in Lake Charles, LA to JoAnn Lagrange Hinton and Harry Hinton.
He graduated from Barbe High School and went to college before working as an operator in the petrochemical industry for 30 years and retiring. He enjoyed spending...
Joyce Manard
Jan 23, 2018
Joyce Mae Manard, 79, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 in a local hospital. Joyce enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved to fish, attend church and be with her grandchildren.
Joyce is survived by her two children, Ross Manard and wife Rhonda of Carlyss and Charlene Manard Perrodin and husband Jessie, Jr. of Sulphur;...
Damon Shawn Long
Jan 22, 2018
Damon Shawn Long, son of Janice Long, born September 6, 1974, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018, at the age of 43 Damon was a guitarist for Southdown and dearly loved his band members. He had a great passion for music and enjoyed teaching others how to play guitar. “He is now an angel not a human being. I promise...
Geraline C. Deshotel
Jan 22, 2018
Geraline C. Deshotel, born in Lake Charles on March 10, 1946 to the late James L. Chesson, Sr. and Gladys L. Mays, passed away in a local care facility on Monday, January 22, 2018 at the age of 71. Geraline was a graduate of Marion High School and of the Catholic faith. She worked for Rabideaux’s and enjoyed puzzle books...
James "Jim" Kytle
Jan 21, 2018
James “Jim” Robert Kytle, 89, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital with his son by his bedside. Jim was born in Ada, OK to Bob and Bernice Kytle and was a longtime resident of Sulphur. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. Jim worked for Southern Pacific Railroad Southern Pacific Transport until...
Mildred Andrus
Jan 21, 2018
Mildred Andrus, 85, of Lake Charles left this world to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 21, 2018.
Mrs. Andrus was born on January 24, 1932 to Emma and Flem Laird in Oakdale. She grew up in Oakdale and resided there until moving to Lake Charles for the past 16 years. She was a proud member of the...
Mary Elaine Hebert
Jan 21, 2018
Mary Elaine Hebert, born in Springfield, MO on August 8, 1956, passed away in her residence Sunday, January 21, 2018, at the age of 61. Elaine worked for Turner Industries and was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church. She enjoyed fishing with her husband and tending to animals. She is survived by her husband, Terry Hebert; siblings, Jo Lawrence,...
Robert Benton Bergstrom
Jan 21, 2018
Robert Benton Bergstrom Sr. (Bob) died Sunday evening, January 21, 2018, in Sulphur, Louisiana. Bob was born March 9, 1927, in Lake Arthur, Louisiana. Bob lived in Carlyss with his mother Ester and sisters Martha Jane and Suna Lisa. He graduated from Sulphur High before joining the Army in 1944. When WWII ended, Bob returned home and met Marilyn Houser...
Shelby Winn, Jr.
Jan 21, 2018
Shelby Winn, Jr., 66, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 2:15 PM on Sunday, January 21, 2018 in a local hospital.
Mr. Winn was born June 8, 1951 in Eunice, LA and lived in the Lake Charles area for the past forty-five years. He worked for Morgan Roofing for over thirty years and was an avid Dallas...
Irvin "Tete" Joseph Jones
Jan 21, 2018
Irvin “TeTe” Joseph Jones, born on August 19, 1931, the son of Robert Jones, Sr. and Ethel Lee Cretchen, passed away in his residence Sunday, January 21, 2018 at the age of 86. “TeTe” was a graduate of Delta School of Business with a degree as a Heavy Machine Operator. He served honorably in the U. S. Army during the...
Daryl D. Lebert
Jan 20, 2018
Lake Charles – Daryl D. LeBert, born on April 16, 1962, son of the late Henry and Margaret Conner LeBert, passed away in his residence, January 20, 2018, at the age of 55. Daryl attended LaGrange High School and was employed as a painter for McNeese State University. He enjoyed cooking, fishing, camping and spending time with his family. Daryl...
Lyndell Stewart
Jan 20, 2018
Lyndell Wava Morris Stewart (lovingly known as “Grandmommy”) passed away at 12:25 AM Saturday morning, January 20, 2018 at a healthy age of 93.
Mrs. Stewart was born in 1924 in Lake Charles to Ettie and Clyde Morris. Lyndell attended LCHS and was one of the original Kilties. After high school she became a graduate of McNeese Junior College and...
Maggie Louise Bush
Jan 20, 2018
Maggie Louise Bush passed away peacefully in Collegedale, Tennessee on January 20, 2018, at the age of 89, following a long battle with dementia.Maggie was born on December 24, 1928 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Charles Gratton and Myrtle Peterson Gratton. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles until 2013, when she moved to Tennessee to be closer to...
Elda Pratt
Jan 20, 2018
Elda Janet Brown Pratt, 76, of Lake Charles, LA, went home to be with her Lord at 9:40 AM on Saturday, January 20, 2018 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Pratt was born December 27, 1941 in Eunice, LA and has lived in Lake Charles since 1964. She was the co-owner of Car Care Auto Parts and later sold...
