Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
David Wayne Gregory
Apr 12, 2016
David Wayne Gregory, 55, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away Tuesday April 12, 2016 in his residence.
David was born in Mansfield, Louisiana on June 28, 1960. He moved to Sulphur at age 2, then to Lake Charles at age 4, where he spent most of his life.
In middle school, David won numerous singing competitions, and in high school,...
James "Jim" Fodrie
Apr 11, 2016
Jim Fodrie, 66, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016. Jim loved spending time with his family and friends. He was a retired veteran.
Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Tracy, Michael, Michelle and Jeremy (Christina) Fodrie all of Sulphur; his mother, Doris; his brother, Leslie; his sister, Carolyn all of North Carolina; his grandchildren, Ashley,...
Arthur "Barry" Reeves
Apr 10, 2016
Arthur “Barry” Reeves Sr., 66 of Lake Charles, LA died Sunday, April 10, 2016.
Arthur was born on November 18, 1949 in Lake Charles, LA to Arthur and Maloria Reeves.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. Arthur was known for his kind and compassionate ways.
Those left to cherish his memory are his...
Mary Louise Mansour
Apr 10, 2016
Mary Louise Mansour, 84, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016, surrounded by her family.
The oldest of five children, Mary Louise was born in Blytheville, Arkansas on October 28, 1931 to Mary Saleeby Rossie and John Philip Rossie. The family moved to Lake Village, Arkansas and then to Batesville, Mississippi, where Mrs. Mansour graduated from Batesville High School in...
Jeannette Ada Christ Nodier
Apr 9, 2016
Jeannette Ada Christ “Dena” Nodier, 77, entered eternal life on April 9, 2016, at home surrounded by her family. The youngest of seven children, Dena was born in Mowata, La., on Nov. 17, 1938, and grew up in Lake Charles. She attended Lake Charles High School, where she was elected colonel of the esteemed all-girls marching squad, the Kilties. Dena...
Betty Jane Lejeune Timpa
Apr 8, 2016
Betty Jane LeJeune Timpa passed to her heavenly home on April 8, 2016, surrounded by her beloved family.
She was born on January 13, 1933 in Lake Arthur to Clarence and Ozeit LeBlanc LeJeune. Betty lived a life as a servant to Christ. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and caring daughter, sibling, grandmother and great...
Michael Charles Thomas
Apr 7, 2016
Michael Charles Thomas, 81, of Moss Bluff, died suddenly on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at a local hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Michael was a native of Rome, New York and a longtime resident of Moss Bluff. He honorably and faithfully served our country in the United States Air Force. Following his military service, he became a pipefitter...
Burton Jessie "Burt" Bellon
Apr 6, 2016
Burton Jessie "Burt "Bellon, 92, of Lake Charles passed away Wednesday, April 06, 2016 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Bellon was born in Basile, raised in Big Lake and has lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a Merchant Marine for the US Navy. He retired a Longshoreman with the Port of Lake Charles...
Keith James Verret
Apr 6, 2016
Keith James Verret, 56, of Lake Charles, passed away Wednesday, April 06, 2016 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Verret was born in Lafayette and has lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Lake Charles High School where he was a member of the Competition Swim Team. He worked his younger...
Andrew John Betz
Apr 6, 2016
Andrew J. Betz passed away on April 6, 2016.
He came to Lake Charles from Chicago, Illinois, in 1973 and worked his way up to Senior Vice President and Senior Trust Officer of Lakeside National Bank where he spent 22 years. After “retiring” he became a dealer/supervisor at Isle of Capri from 1995-1998 and was an IGT Jackpot Response...
Jeff Reeves
Apr 5, 2016
Jeff Reeves, 53, of Sulphur passed away on April 5, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. Jeff worked in the electrical and instrumentation field for 31 years and was working at Citgo as a construction manager. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on “Mabel” (his ’77 Chevy Caprice Classic) and spending time with his family and friends. Jeff was a...
Wilson Joseph Legnion
Apr 4, 2016
Wilson Joseph Legnion, 86, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 3:00 AM on Monday, April 4, 2016 in a local care facility.
Mr. Legnion was born November 13, 1929 in Ebenezer, LA, was raised in Crowley, LA and was a 1948 graduate of Crowley High School. He served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1948 to 1952 and...
Walterine M. Hoffpauir
Apr 4, 2016
Walterine McCoy Hoffpauir, 86, was called to her Heavenly home on Monday, April 4, 2016.
Born in Crowley, Louisiana to Harry and Odeal McCoy, Mrs. Hoffpauir was raised in Estherwood. She lived most of her life in Lake Charles, working for ten years as an operator for South Central Bell, until her children arrived, and then she focused...
Thomas Ivy Gore
Apr 3, 2016
Thomas Ivy Gore, 63, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, April 03, 2016 in a local healthcare facility.
Mr. Gore was born in Portsmouth, VA and has lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School. He retired a Superintendant of Transportation after 39 years of service with Entergy. Mr. Gore...
Hannelore "Lola" Koch Khoury
Apr 2, 2016
Hannelore "Lola" Khoury, 88, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, April 02, 2016 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Khoury was born and raised in Germany, and sixty years ago, at the age of 28 had the courage and strength to come to the states alone. She made Lake Charles her home. She was a loving wife and friend...
Marlene Ann Hillebrandt
Apr 2, 2016
Marlene Ann Fontenot Hillebrandt, 83, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, April 02, 2016 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Hillebrandt was born in Basile, raised as a young girl in Mamou and has lived nearly seventy five years in Lake Charles. She was a graduate and Kiltie of Lake Charles High School. She obtained a Bachelor...
Winston Arlen Caldwell
Apr 2, 2016
Winston Arlen Caldwell, 83, of Carlyss passed away on April 2, 2016 in his residence. He enjoyed traveling to many parts of the country and taking motorcycle trips. Winston loved restoring antique cars and trucks, searching the computer and life in general. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Winston is survived by his wife of...
Clara B. Manuel
Apr 2, 2016
Loving Mother, Grandmother, and Sister, went to sleep and woke in the arms of her Savior, Saturday, April 2, 2016 at the age of 89.
“Bell” was born December 15, 1926 to Odeus and Lula Guillory in Mamou, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Isom Guillory, sister–in-law Bertie Guillory. Husband of 46 years Joseph Pershing...
Kenneth Thomas Milner
Apr 1, 2016
Kenneth Thomas Milner, 64, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 1, 2016.
Kenneth was born on March 18, 1952 in New Orleans, LA to Thomas Wilton and Anna Mary Barbara Milner. He loved gardening, motorcycling, doing leather craft work, and hunting and fishing.
Kenneth was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was...
Rogers Gill Lejeune
Mar 31, 2016
Rogers Gill LeJeune, 76, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 31, 2016.
Rogers was born in Mamou, LA on August 12, 1939 to Cyuse and Lilly Vezina LeJeune. He graduated from Mamou High School in 1959 and has lived in Lake Charles, LA for the past 53 years. Rogers worked in the grocery industry for most...
