Local Obituaries

Sep 28, 2017

David L. Hoskins, 72, died on September 28, 2017 in New Orleans. He was born in Burlington, WI, on May 24, 1945, to Dwight L. and Alice Anderskow Hoskins. He spent his early childhood in Oklahoma and moved to southwest Louisiana just before Hurricane Audrey.

 

David graduated from Sulphur High School and took a BA in English from Centenary...

Sep 28, 2017

 

Jeanette Allison Duhon, 65, of Westlake passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017 in her residence.

 

Mrs. Duhon was born on December 31, 1951 in Lafayette. She was raised in Elton and moved to Westlake 36 years ago. She was a graduate of Katie B. Thomas High School and continued her education at Grambling State University and...

Sep 28, 2017

Brent Zachary Allain was greeted as he walked through Heaven’s Gates by his beloved grandmother, Clara Zachary, on September 28, 2017.   Surrounded by loved ones, Mr. Allain, 40, passed away at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital following his struggle with a debilitating illness. 

 He was a 1995 graduate of Sulphur High School.  He served with the Louisiana National Guard.  In...

Sep 27, 2017

Sep 27, 2017

Will was born September 20, 1983. He died Wednesday September 27 in Lake Charles.

 

Some would say it is hard to love an addict. I wouldn’t say that. It was very hard to live with one. Pain, sorrow and fear are constant companions. We worry not only for our loved one’s poor choices, but also anyone affected by those...

Sep 26, 2017

Conseta Bumgarden, 57, passed away on September 26, 2017 in a local hospital surrounded by family.  Conseta loved to fish, go camping, draw and paint.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. 

Conseta is survived by her husband of 37 years, Joe, Sr.; her children, Joe, Jr. and wife, Janna, Joseph and girlfriend, Sandra, Zoe Malveaux and...

Sep 26, 2017

Alice Faye Benson, 37, passed away at her residence on September 26, 2017.

 

Mrs. Benson was born in Lake Charles to Patricia and Roy Boudreaux on November 27, 1979. She will be remembered for taking care of everyone around her and putting their needs before her own. She loved animals, painting, and working at Sha Sha’s. She was...

Sep 26, 2017

Marie Ann Ford, 78, passed away on September 26, 2017, surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her own home.

 

Mrs. Ford is a forty-five year resident of Ragley, LA and a devoted mother and grandmother. She was lovingly known as “Granny” to everyone and would gladly take in others in need. She enjoyed dancing, painting, and...

Sep 25, 2017

Francis Whitney Haymark, 89, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 12:15 AM on Monday, September 25, 2017.

 

Mr. Haymark was born September 11, 1928 in Lake Charles, LA, where he was a longtime resident. He lived in Houston, TX for a few years while managing a large lumber company. He was in the lumber business for over forty-five years,...

Sep 25, 2017

Larry Joe Newingham, Sr., 58, of Lake Charles, LA, died on September 25, 2017 in his residence.

 

Mr. Newingham was born February 13, 1959 in Beaver, OK, and lived most of his life in Alexandria, LA before moving to Lake Charles three years ago. He worked as an Air Conditioning Technician and loved to spend his time outdoors. He...

Sep 25, 2017

Vernon William Torres, 93, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 1:24 PM on Monday, September 25, 2017 in a local hospital.

 

Mr. Torres was born February 9, 1924 in Galbraith, LA and lived in Anchorage, AK for over forty years. He served his country in the U.S. Army, where he retired as a Sergeant after twenty years of service....

Sep 25, 2017

Richard James “Butch” Barnes, Jr., 73, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2017 at his home.  Butch retired from PPG Industries after 35 plus years.  He was a lifelong member of Frasch Park Golf Course where he loved to golf.  He was proud of his three holes in one that he made on that golf course.  Butch was a member...

Sep 24, 2017

Idwo Walton “Steve” Stevens, 83, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 6:05 AM on Sunday, September 24, 2017 in a local hospital.

 

Mr. Stevens was born September 9, 1934 in Phoenix City, AL. With his father being in the military, he lived in several places before they settled in Lafayette, LA, where he spent most of his school years.  ...

Sep 24, 2017

Leola Mae Daugereau, 81, of Sulphur passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2017 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family.  Leola was born on September 20, 1936 in Basile, LA.  Leola was retired from Kroger’s where she worked for 28 years.  She was a Pink Lady at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital for many years after her retirement. ...

Sep 24, 2017

Mike Davis, 60, passed away on September 24, 2017 at a local hospital.

 

Mr. Davis was a graduate of Kinder High School. After school he served his country in Special Operations for the United States Army. Michael worked internationally in quality assurance for the aerospace industry. He was also an avid outdoorsman.

 

He is survived by his wife,...

Sep 23, 2017

Bethany Lynn Reeves, 54, died September 23, 2017 at her residence.

 

Bethany was a life-long resident of Lake Charles and a 1981 graduate of Barbe High School. She was kind, compassionate friend to many, always willing to help those in need. She was a hairstylist, along with her mother and brother Jeff, in the family business, New Look...

Sep 23, 2017

James Wallace “Jim” Ellender, 88, of Carlyss passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017.  James was in the cattle business and loved working cattle and bailing hay.  James was a Deacon at Trinity Baptist Church for 20 years.  He enjoyed barbequing with his family and friends, fishing and hunting.  James was very helpful to others and was a jack of...

Sep 23, 2017

Michael Dwain Gill, 60, of Longville passed away at 9:08 PM on Saturday, September 23, 2017 in Longville, LA.

 

Mr. Gill was born in Kinder on January 15, 1957 and was raised in Moss Bluff. He then moved to the Ragley/Longville area to raise his children.

 

He was a free spirit who enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson....

Sep 22, 2017

Anne Manuel, 66, passed away at her residence on September 22, 2017.

 

She was born in Lake Charles to Lovelace and Rita Albarado Morvant on July 17, 1951. She will be remembered for being a generous, caring, and fun-loving lady. She will also be remembered as an excellent cook and loving grandmother. 

 

Those left to cherish...

Sep 22, 2017

Lake Charles – Ima Guidry, born in Grand Chenier on September 22, 1925, to the late Arthur and Alice Broussard, born Henry, passed away on her birthday, September 22, 2017. She was a member of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary in Kaplan and worked for Meaux’s Drugstore. She loved taking care of everyone, always wanted to make sure...