Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Estelle Pellerin
Apr 5, 2017
Estelle Sonnier Pellerin, 91, of Lake Charles peacefully entered eternal life on April 5, 2017. She had been a resident of Grand Cove Nursing Home for almost four years, living out her final years in the same place as her loving husband of fifty-one years Wilton Pellerin. She was born in Oberlin, LA and lived most of her adult life...
Robert Eugene Mhire
Apr 5, 2017
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. (2 Timothy 4:7)
Robert Eugene Mhire, 85, was called home to be with our heavenly father and savior on April 5, 2017. Robert was born on December 8, 1931, to Nelson “Bick” Mhire and Angeline Miller Mhire. Robert was a longtime resident of...
Cynthia Marie Grosze Jeter
Apr 4, 2017
Cynthia Marie Grosze Jeter, 54, of Lake Charles died at 4:19 PM Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Cynthia was born on April 24, 1962 in Lake Charles, LA to the parents of Sylvia and Theodore Grosze who preceded her in death. She was a 1980 graduate of Alfred M. Barbe High School...
Cartha Hafer Rogers
Apr 4, 2017
Cartha C. Hafer Rogers, 80, of Vidor, TX passed away on April 4, 2017. She was a lifelong resident of Westlake, Louisiana. Cartha enjoyed fishing, and raising rabbits. She belonged to the America Rabbit Breeder Association since 1965 and received her last trophy in 1995. Cartha loved spending time with her family and friends and will be missed by all...
Andrea Butler Kershaw
Apr 3, 2017
Andrea Butler Kershaw , 66 passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017 in a local hospital.
Andrea was born on June 11, 1950 to Glade and Raymond Butler. She was a native of Crowley, Louisiana and graduated from Crowley High School. She attended McNeese State University. Andrea worked for the Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court until the time...
Jody Rene Mcconathy
Apr 3, 2017
Jody Rene McConathy, 41, of Lake Charles passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017 in her residence.
Jody was born on December 15, 1975 in Lake Charles, LA where she lived all of her life and was a graduate of Barbe High School. She received her associate degree as a Medical Scrub Technician and worked for Lake Area Medical...
Judy Ann Doga
Apr 2, 2017
Judy Ann Doga, 74, of Lake Charles, LA., passed away at a local hospital on April 2, 2017. She was born in 1942 to Paul and Clarice LaFargue in Kinder, LA.
Judy was the last of her six brothers and sisters. She loved to laugh and joke, even joking with the nursing staff the evening prior to her passing....
Theresa Ann Stoddard
Apr 2, 2017
Theresa Ann Stoddard (Lisotta), 69, of Ragley went to be with her Lord and Savior, with her husband by her side, on April 2, 2017.
Theresa was born June 22, 1947 to Angelo and Connie Lisotta.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 39 years, Curtis R. Stoddard; two children, Chris Eagleson and Amy McGee...
Niclas "Nibbe" Rolf Johansson
Apr 1, 2017
Lake Charles – Niclas Rolf Johansson, 46, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2017 in Lafayette, LA. Niclas "Nibbe" Rolf Johansson came to the United States from his beloved homeland of Sweden to live free. Born September 7, 1970 in Malmo, Sweden to Maj-Britt and Ebbe Johansson, Nic lived life like so many only dream to do. He was compassionate...
Rose Mary Moory Lebleu
Apr 1, 2017
Rose Mary Moory LeBleu, 80, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 9:01 PM on Saturday, April 1, 2017 in a local hospital.
Mrs. LeBleu was born January 30, 1937 in Opelousas, LA and has lived in Lake Charles for over fifty years. She graduated from the Opelousas Academy of the Immaculate Conception. She was a past member of St....
Cleve Lawrence Christ
Mar 31, 2017
Cleve Lawrence Christ, 94, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 8:25 AM on Friday, March 31, 2017 in his residence.
Mr. Christ was born December 22, 1922 in Eunice, LA and has lived in Lake Charles for the past seventy years. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and worked as an operator...
Evelyn Bishop
Mar 31, 2017
After graduating high school Evelyn participated in Nurses Aid training at Sowela Tech. in Lake Charles. She served as a nurse’s aide until her retirement.
Evelyn had an immense love for animals and adored her many cats, dogs , and pet chickens across the years as well as any other creature who came across her pathway.
Evelyn...
Lisa Gayle Knox Roark
Mar 30, 2017
Lisa Gayle Knox Roark, 58, of Lake Charles passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 in a local hospital surrounded by her family. Mrs. Roark was a native of Deridder, LA and has lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Deridder High School and McNeese State University where she attained a Bachelor of Science...
Eva Ferguson
Mar 29, 2017
Eva Ferguson, 85, passed on to Heaven on March 29, 2017 under her family’s loving care.
Mrs. Ferguson spent her life with her husband, Merlin, as a devoted wife and mother. She kept much pride in making her home tidy and cooking tasty meals that always brought the family together. Her children and grandchildren remember having their Christmas and...
Martha Updike Hart
Mar 29, 2017
Martha Updike Hart, 68, of Ragley, LA passed away at 1:56 PM on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 in a local hospital.
Ms. Hart was born on September 1, 1948 in Lafayette, LA where she was a 1966 graduate of Mount Carmel Catholic School. She attended USL before completing a business course at Spencer Business College in Lafayette, LA. In...
Dennis Mark Mccurley
Mar 29, 2017
Dennis Mark McCurley, 59, lost his battle with cancer on March 29, 2017 in Dallas, TX. He was born in Sulphur, LA on September 17, 1957 to W.H. McCurley and Virginia Ingels McCurley. He was a graduate of Sulphur High School and obtained a B.S. and a Masters degree from the University of Missouri.
He is predeceased by his...
Billy R. Larocca
Mar 29, 2017
Mr. Billy R. LaRocca, 72, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully in his residence surrounded by his family on March 29, 2017.. Mr. LaRocca was born in Lake Charles to Leon and Mary LaRocca on September 5, 1944.
He grew up in the Goosport area where he loved playing sports, especially basketball. Even at an early age he loved...
Walter Fitzgerald Morehead
Mar 28, 2017
Walter “Bulukie” Fitzgerald Morehead, 53, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017, in a local hospital, surrounded by his family and friends.
Mr. Morehead was a native of Lacassine, LA and lived most of his life in Lake Charles, LA. He was a graduate of Lacassine High School. For over 30 years, Walter took pride...
Elaine Joyce Lopez Lejeune
Mar 28, 2017
Iowa – Elaine Joyce LeJeune passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017 in a local care facility surrounded by her family. Elaine Joyce was born in Lacassine on January 29, 1943 to the late Noah and Leora (Daigle) Lopez. She was a graduate of Hathaway High School. She loved being with her family and sharing a cup of coffee with her...
