Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
John Kenneth Montie
Nov 11, 2017
John Kenneth Montie, 82, passed away on November 11, 2017 in a local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Creole, LA. He was dedicated to his Catholic faith and was a fourth degree knight in the Knights of Columbus. He had many trades and it is said that there wasn’t anything that he would not try. He...
James H. Fontenot
Nov 10, 2017
James Hardy Fontenot, 75, passed away on November 10, 2017 at a local hospital surrounded by family and friends.
He was the founder and owner of James H. Fontenot Construction, Inc. for over 40 years. He served as past president of the Homebuilders Association of Lake Charles and was a member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church....
Hilda Mary Dally
Nov 10, 2017
Hilda Ducote Tassin Dally passed away peacefully on Friday, November 10, 2017.
Hilda Ducote was born August 19, 1924 in Cottonport, LA to Oscar and Josephine Ducote. She married Murray Tassin in 1942 in a double ceremony with her sister, Anna Mae and her husband, James Tassin. They lived in Marksville, and after their first year of marriage, Hilda...
Hilda Mary Bourgeois
Nov 9, 2017
Hilda Mary Bourgeois, born October 18, 1935, the daughter of Tanasse and Mary (Boudreaux) Thibodeaux, passed away November 9, 2017 at the age of 82. She is survived by two nieces and one nephew, Dianne LeDoux and husband, Jonathan of Creole, Lynn Thibodeaux and wife, Renee of Iowa, and Leona Duhon of Iowa; two god children, Danielle Congleton and husband,...
Elizabeth Ann Vaughan
Nov 9, 2017
Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Vaughan, 93, of Lake Charles, passed away, Thursday, November 9, 2017 in her residence.
Betty always had a smile for everyone. She nourished everyone around her with love and faith. She was born in Morgan City, La. to Joseph Lionel Roy and Elizabeth (Wise) Roy. Betty graduated from Ursuline Academy in New Orleans and attended...
Songia Jewell Miller
Nov 9, 2017
Songia Jewell Miller, 59, daughter of Clem Thomas and Helen (Essex) McKay, born September 4, 1958, passed away November 9, 2017. She is survived by her daughters, Ciwana Miller Williams (Joseph), Lela Henderson; dear friend, Martha Jefferson; step-son, Michael Campbell; siblings, Sheraton McKay, Alfred Keith McKay (Sharon), Randall Johnson (Phyllis), Theresa Brush, Dr. Glenda Richardson, Renee McKay and Collette McKay;...
Sylvia Peloquin
Nov 8, 2017
Sylvia Peloquin, 60, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2017 in the comfort of her home. Sylvia loved fishing, gardening and sewing.
Sylvia is survived by her husband, Leon Peloquin, Sr; children, Candy Gaspard and husband, Eddie, Leon Peloquin, Jr. and wife, Shauntay and Christian Garrido and husband, Fernando; grandchildren, Katelyn and Santana Gaspard, Clyde, Jr. and Chelsey Willis,...
Gertrude Castille
Nov 8, 2017
Gertrude “Trudi” Miller Castille, 83, died Wednesday, November 8, 2017 in her residence following a lengthy illness, with her loving family at her side.
Born to Alexander and Eva Lavergne Miller in Lawtell, Louisiana, Mrs. Castille moved to Lake Charles in 1966. Along with her husband, she owned and operated A-OK Motor Parts for 22 years. She was...
Robert Lane "Bobby" Reeves
Nov 6, 2017
“Weep if you must but not for long, parting is hell but life goes on”
Robert Lane Reeves, or if you were a friend, “Bobby”, 71, of Lake Charles “rock & rolled” to his next greatest adventure, Monday, November 6, 2017 from the comfort of his home.
Bobby was born in Lake Charles on January 17, 1946....
Ethel Rossett
Nov 6, 2017
Ethel Rossett, 67, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, Florida. Ethel was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. In her younger days, she loved to barrel race horses. Ethel loved to cut up and have fun. She never met a stranger and she was very giving and loved to help anyone. ...
Dorothy Jean Stroud
Nov 6, 2017
Dorothy Veillon Stroud entered into eternal rest on the morning of Monday, November 6, 2017 with her husband and daughter at her side. She courageously battled pancreatic cancer for nine months. Dorothy was born in Ville Platte, Louisiana on October 12, 1940 to Wilson and Fabiola Veillon. She was a member of St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church.
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Kathleen Fay Cradeur
Nov 5, 2017
Kathleen Fay Sarvaunt Cradeur, 93, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 7:22 PM on Sunday, November 5, 2017 in her residence.
Mrs. Cradeur was born September 14, 1924 in Lake Charles, LA, where she was a life-long resident. She attended Central School and Lake Charles High School and was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. She was a...
Kyler Ray Vincent Dydasco
Nov 4, 2017
Kyler Ray Vincent Dydasco, 2, gained his angel wings on Saturday, November 4, 2017. Kyler is survived by his dad, Tyler Dydasco and his mom, Ashley Dydasco; siblings, Ashlynn, Mia and Trey Dydasco and Logan Dill; paternal grandparents, Vernice and Gus Deville of Hackberry; maternal grandmother, Tulushia Parsons of Sulphur; paternal great grandparents, Billy and Billie Vincent of Missouri; maternal...
Lillie Trahan
Nov 4, 2017
Lillie Jean Trahan, 65, of Johnson Bayou passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at a local hospital. Lillie loved to spend time with her grandchildren, friends and family. She loved to read her bible and play on her phone.
Lillie is survived by her children, Richard Koppie and companion, Tonya Jinks and Bonita Stanley and her husband,...
Melva Leger Lebleu
Nov 4, 2017
Melva Leger LeBleu, 93, of Lake Charles passed away at 2:35 PM on Saturday, November 4, 2017 in her residence.
Mrs. LeBleu was born on October 21, 1924 in Elton, LA and lived in Lake Charles all of her life. She attended Welsh High School. Mrs. LeBleu was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time as a seamstress, cake decorator...
Ruth Witherwax
Nov 4, 2017
Iowa – Ruth Witherwax, 87, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017 in her home surrounded by her family. Ruth was born in Woodlawn, LA on December 21, 1929. She was a graduate of Iowa High School. During Ruth’s early life, she was very active in the lives of her children through assisting as a parent sponsor for both Rayne High...
Edith Ann Mcinnis Darbonne
Nov 4, 2017
LeBleu Settlement – Edith Ann McInnis Darbonne, 69, passed away in the comfort of her home, Saturday, November 4, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Edith was born in Meridian, MS on August 20, 1948 to the late William and Rita (Dukes) McInnis. She loved spending time with her family. Edith attended Iowa First Baptist Church and worked for Wal-Mart...
Richard Bradley Ell
Nov 3, 2017
Richard Bradley Ell, 61, of Moss Bluff left this earth on November 3, 2017
Those left behind to miss him are his wife, Karen Midkiff-Ell; mother, Joan Ell; sister, Sandi Lown and husband Jim and their three children; brother, Gary Ell and wife Debra; children, Toby and Tara and their spouses; four grandchildren.
As to Richard’s wishes,...
Nina Neely Brock
Nov 2, 2017
Nina Hue Neely Brock, 76, of Lake Charles passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017 in the comfort of her home, built by her father for her mother in 1963. She was surrounded by many loved ones.
Mrs. Brock was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School where she was a...
James R. Waguespack
Nov 2, 2017
Surrounded by his family, James Ronald Waguespack, 78, of Lake Charles, passed away Thursday November 2, 2017 in a local hospital following a brief illness.
James was a native of New Iberia, where he was raised and educated. Following high school graduation, he joined the United States Navy, where he honorably served our country for five years. After his...
