Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Paul Vincent Taylor Jr.
Apr 14, 2016
Paul V. Taylor, Jr., was called to his heavenly reward on April 14, 2016 while at home with his family.
Mr. Taylor was born on January 12, 1927 in Sulphur, LA to Paul V. and Mabel Ellender Taylor. He graduated from Sulphur High School and attended John McNeese Junior College. He worked for thirty plus years at Cit-Con Lube...
David Roy Guidry
Apr 14, 2016
David “Roy” Guidry, 72, passed away on April 14, 2016 in a local care center. Roy was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church in Sulphur. He loved wood working, making pens and was a classic car enthusiast.
Roy is survived by his wife of 54 years, Glenda Guidry; his daughter, Anita Rogers and husband Ted; and...
Lawrence Norris Trahan
Apr 14, 2016
Lawrence Norris Trahan, 77, of Lake Charles, LA peacefully departed this life on Thursday, April 14, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.
Norris was born on January 13, 1939 in Abbeville, LA to Duris Trahan and Elda Hebert Trahan. The family moved to Lake Charles where Norris attended and graduated from LaGrange High School in 1959. He was...
Michael Lynn Labove
Apr 13, 2016
Michael Lynn LaBove, 65, of Westlake, LA, died at 7:18 AM on Wednesday, April 13, 2016.
Mr. LaBove was born June 14, 1950 in Creole, LA, where he was the first born at Dix Clinic. He was raised in Cameron, LA and graduated from South Cameron High School. He remained in Cameron Parish until moving to Westlake, LA in...
Daniel "Dan" Chris Pottersnyk
Apr 13, 2016
Daniel Chris Pottersnyk, 56, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 10:10 AM on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 in a local care facility.
Mr. Pottersnyk was born August 29, 1959 in Weirton, WV. He was a 1977 graduate of Union High School in Burgettstown, PA and graduated from DeVry Institute of Technology in Columbus, OH with his Associates degree in Electronics. ...
Edward Lopez, Jr.
Apr 12, 2016
Edward Francis Lopez, Jr. 89, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Edward was a veteran of the United States Navy Seabees where he served in WWII . He was retired from the Calcasieu Parish School Board in maintenance and United Gas Corporation. Edward was also a member of the Local 106 pipefitters.
Those left to cherish his memory are...
John Racca
Apr 12, 2016
John Hulin Racca, 92, of Lake Charles, died suddenly on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at a local hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Lacassine, John worked on his father’s farm as a child until going into the Army. This is where he learned the value of a dollar, one of his famous sayings, “Don’t take any wooden nickels.”...
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...
