Patricia "Pat" Ann Hayes
Feb 27, 2018
Patricia “Pat” Ann Hayes, 62, left this world to be with the lord on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 in her residence.
Ms. Hayes was born on March 25, 1956, in Dequincy, LA, to Betty and Aubrey “Sunny” Hayes, Jr. She graduated from Dequincy High School and went on to obtain a Chemical Engineering degree at McNeese State University. For...
Margaret Owens
Feb 27, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Margaret Owens announces her passing after battling cancer for the last 15 months. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Margaret touched in some way throughout her life.
Margaret will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 45 years, Doug and her children Marla and Michael....
Clifford George "C.G." Babin, Jr.
Feb 26, 2018
Clifford George “C.G.” Babin, Jr., 75, of Lake Charles, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018 in a local care facility.
Mr. Babin was born in Lake Charles on May 11, 1942 to Esther and Clifford Babin, Sr. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School in 1961 and attended Louisiana State University as well as McNeese State University....
Sylvia Diane Nichols Gaines
Feb 26, 2018
Sylvia Diane Nichols Gaines, 70, of Lake Charles, devoted mother, loyal friend, and tireless advocate for her community, passed away surrounded by her family and friends on February 26, 2018.
She was born on April 11, 1947 in DeRidder, La. to Mr. Blair W. “Nicky” Nichols and Mrs. Sylvia Dee Hooks Nichols. Along with her childhood friends, she took tap,...
Pearl Sonnier
Feb 26, 2018
Pearl Benoit Sonnier, 83, of Sulphur passed away on February 26, 2018 in her residence surrounded by her family. She was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church in Sulphur, and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Pearl enjoyed cooking, playing cards, bingo, dominos, and spending time with her family and friends.
Pearl is survived by her 5 children,...
Barbara Stewart Goss
Feb 26, 2018
Barbara Stewart Goss, 92, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018 in a Texas Nursing Home. Barbara was born on April 21, 1925 in Ponca City, OK to Ralph and Jessie Walthall Stewart.
Her family moved from Oklahoma to Lake Charles where she was a graduate of Lake Charles High School. After graduation, she worked as a clerk...
Shirley Harst
Feb 25, 2018
Shirley Arvilla Marcantel Harst, 84, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 8:55 PM on Sunday, February 25, 2018 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Harst was born January 19, 1934 in Kinder, LA, where she raised her family along with her husband of fifty-three years, Walter. She worked for many years at Cash and Carry in Kinder. She moved to...
Bonnie Reed Guidry
Feb 25, 2018
Today we mourn the passing of Bonnie Reed Guidry of Lake Charles, a loving wife, mom and grandmother. She was a brave woman, overcoming many health obstacles, but never complaining or giving up. She was a true inspiration to many.
Bonnie was born September 15, 1938 in Beaumont, Texas to Wiley and Nolen Soileau Reed. She attended schools...
June Fontenot
Feb 25, 2018
June Fontenot, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 25, 2018 in a local hospital. June loved to read, spend time with her family and watch Wheel of Fortune. She was a member of TOPS for many years and an officer of Woodmen of the World. June loved people and was very friendly. She traveled many...
Kelly Ray White
Feb 24, 2018
Kelly Ray White, 50, of Lake Charles died Saturday, February 24, 2018 in Lake Charles.
Kelly was born in West Monroe, LA, raised in Jacksonville, FL and has lived nearly 30 years in Lake Charles. He worked most of his life as a Carpenter and Electrician in the Construction industry. During his younger years Kelly enjoyed playing baseball,...
Hazel Marie Cormier
Feb 24, 2018
Hazel Marie Cormier, 83, of Lake Charles passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018 in her residence.
Mrs. Cormier was born in Pine Island, LA, on December 14, 1934 to Alida and Valentine Mott, Sr. She attended LaGrange High School and spent two years studying at Sowela Technical Community College and graduated as an LPN. Mrs. Cormier spent...
Cory James Venable
Feb 24, 2018
Cory James Venable “That Biker Dude”, 29, of Lake Charles passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018.
He will be loved always and missed dearly by all who loved him. May he rest in eternal peace and walk hand in hand with Jesus Christ.
He leaves behind his mother, Karen Venable; father, C.J. Venable, Jr.; brother, Jesse Venable;...
Julia Louise Gieger
Feb 24, 2018
Lake Charles – Julia Louise Gieger, born on December 22, 1961, daughter of the late Richard Allen Gieger, Sr. and Dorothy Ogea Gieger, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, February 24, 2018, at the age of 56. Julia is survived by 2 sons, Ricky Deville, Jr. (Crystal) of LeBleu Settlement, Cory Deville (Jodi) of Lake Charles; step-children, Sandra Didelot...
Cheryl Barry Roux
Feb 23, 2018
Cheryl Barry Roux, 61, of Lake Charles, left this world to be with the Lord on Friday, February 23, 2018 in her residence.
Mrs. Roux was born on September 17, 1956 in Lake Charles to Ina and Samuel Armentor. She was a graduate of South Cameron High School in 1974. Mrs. Roux spent many years raising...
Shelia Ann Nelson
Feb 23, 2018
Shelia Ann Lange Nelson, 70, of Lake Charles, passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family on Friday February 23, 2018 following an extended illness Shelia was born on March 25, 1947, to Stanley M Lange Jr and Emily Heisser Lange. She was a native of Madisonville LA and a long-time resident of Lake Charles. She...
Richard "Ricky" Duplechian, Jr.
Feb 23, 2018
Richard “Ricky” Duplechian, Jr., 68, of Dry Creek, LA, left this world to be with the Lord on Friday, February 23, 2018 at High Hope Care Center.
Mr. Duplechian was born on July 19, 1949 in Houston, TX to Irene and Richard Duplechian, Sr. He attended Lamar Salter and studied air conditioning and refrigeration. Mr. Duplechian loved to...
Sylvia Gary Hartwell
Feb 22, 2018
Sylvia Gary Hartwell, born on August 8, 1935, the daughter of Olemar and Inez (Hardy) Gary, passed away in a local care facility Thursday, February 22, 2018 at the age of 82. Sylvia was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church. She worked for the Medical Arts Group and Hydrovac as office manager for each. Her interests included collecting...
Hilda Conner Trahan Sickafus
Feb 22, 2018
Hilda Mae Conner Trahan Sickafus, 97, passed away in a local care facility on February 22, 2018.
She was born in Grand Chenier, Louisiana to Luc “Luke” and Myrtle Vallette Conner. Mrs. Sickafus moved to Lake Charles after Hurricane Audrey in 1957, where she raised her family. She was a homemaker who enjoyed quilting, fishing and gardening. She was...
Viola Bourque
Feb 21, 2018
Viola L. Bourque, 95, passed away at a local hospital after an extended illness on February 21, 2018.
Mrs. Bourque leaves behind three children, Gaston Ronnie Bourque of Lake Charles, Catherine Albrecht of Dalhart, TX, and Joan Kigerl of Highlands Ranch, CO; five grandchildren; many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband...
Natalie Vallow Barton
Feb 20, 2018
Natalie Barton, 86, passed away in a local care facility on February 20, 2018.
She was born in Port Arthur, TX to Calise and Lilia Romero Vallow on February 20, 1932. She graduated from LaGrange High School, where she was a Gatorette, in 1950. She was dedicated to her Catholic faith and will be remembered for being very kind...