Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Dolores Dean Hebert Meadows
Mar 3, 2017
Dolores Dean Hebert Meadows, 81, of Carlyss, LA, died at 10:09 PM on Friday, March 3, 2017 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Meadows was born May 17, 1935 in Abbeville, LA and lived most of her life in Sulphur, LA. She worked for Burton’s Hardware for a number of years and also would care for the elderly. She was...
Jerell Lee O'Quain
Mar 3, 2017
Jerell Lee O’Quain. On March 3, 2017 our little angel was born and taken to heaven.
Jerell is survived by his mother Alisha O’Quain; his maternal grandparents, Angela O’Quain and Joshua Dubroc; his maternal great grandparents, Betty Janice and David Janice; his aunts and uncles, Christian Dubroc, Joshua “Little Josh” Dubroc, Derreanna Barefield, Bracelyn O’Quain; his great aunts, Carrie...
Joan Wood
Mar 3, 2017
Doris Joan Maddox Wood, 85, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 8:17 AM on Friday, March 3, 2017 in her residence.
Mrs. Wood was born April 27, 1931 in Chopin, LA and moved from Bunkie LA to Lake Charles in 1949. She worked in the real estate business and throughout her career worked for Wood Real Estate and Century...
Garry Alden Roach
Mar 3, 2017
Garry Alden Roach, 56, of Lake Charles, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017 at his residence.
He was a native and life resident of Lake Charles and was a graduate of Barbe High School. He attended McNeese State University. Garry worked as a Supervisor in the Piping Trade most of his life, and his expertise was recognized...
Evie Marie Reed
Mar 2, 2017
Evie Marie Reed, 6, of Lake Charles, LA earned her Angel Wings on Thursday, March 2, 2017 in the arms of her parents and in the presence of her family after complications from a bone marrow transplant following a rare form of Leukemia.
Evie fought Leukemia with admirable bravery, strength, and feistiness. During the most difficult time in her...
Melina Johnson Conner
Mar 1, 2017
Melina Johnson Conner, 88 passed away on March 1, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Melina was born on June 25, 1928 to Lawrence and Annie Johnson in Basile, LA.
Melina worked for many years as the cafeteria manager at Barbe High School. She loved to spend time in her garden and flower beds. Melina loved to cook, can...
Austin Scott Fruge
Feb 28, 2017
Austin Scott Frugé, 14, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 in a Houston, TX hospital.
Austin was born August 29, 2002 in Lake Charles, LA, where he spent all of his life. He attended Fairview Elementary, where he won first place in the Region 5 Science Fair, and competed and placed in the district finals...
William Lewis "Lew" Ryder M.D.
Feb 28, 2017
William Lewis “Lew” Ryder, MD, 90, of Lake Charles passed away at 1:05 AM on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 in his residence.
Dr. Ryder was born on March 5, 1926 in Alexandria, La. After graduating from Bolton HS in Alexandria, he enlisted in the final Army Cavalry Unit serving in WWII and then began his educational pursuits by enrolling in...
Chester Cormier
Feb 28, 2017
Welsh – Chester Cormier, 82, passed away in a local care facility on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. He was born in Elton to the late Eugene Cormier and Azena Bertrand on September 21, 1934. He was owner operator of Welsh Auto Body and was a member of the Men’s Club in Fenton. Chester served his country as a US Marine...
Shelia Caldwell
Feb 28, 2017
Sheila Daigle Caldwell, 74, passed away February 28, 2017 in a local hospital. She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church. Sheila was very artistic and loved working with stained glass. She enjoyed camping, gardening, riding motorcycles, traveling and collecting items from different countries, and spending time with her family and friends.
Sheila was survived by her son, Ross...
James Dennis
Feb 27, 2017
James William Dennis, born April 4, 1939 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, peacefully walked into the open arms of Christ on Monday, February 27, 2017 after many years of refusing to succumb to multiple health conditions. Jim was surrounded by his devoted family when he departed to be greeted by his siblings, Shirley Storm, Linda Dennis, Betty (and JB) Nunez, Kenny (and...
Stanley Plues
Feb 27, 2017
Stanley Plues, 77, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 9:05 AM on Monday, February 27, 2017 in a local hospital.
Mr. Plues was born February 9, 1940 in London, England, where he lived until moving to the United States thirty years ago. He was a graduate of the Academy of Food Technology in England, where he also...
Mable Martin
Feb 26, 2017
Iowa – Mable Martin, 75, passed away in a local care facility on Sunday, February 26, 2017. She was born in Lake Arthur to the late Olidie and Eda (McLean) Leger on December 10, 1941. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church in Iowa and was a catechism teacher and coordinator for many years. Mable operated The Barn...
Suzanne Reeves Poole
Feb 26, 2017
Suzanne Reeves Poole, 53, of Moss Bluff went to be with the Lord at 7:02 AM on Sunday, February 26, 2017 in a local hospital. Mrs. Poole was born on August 29, 1963 in Charleston, SC and was raised in Lake Charles where she was a graduate of LaGrange High School. She furthered her education at McNeese State University receiving...
Lorene Helen Jones
Feb 26, 2017
Lorene Helen Fontenot Jones, 88, of Lake Charles, passed away Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017. A former school bus driver, she was born in Westlake, La., in 1928, to John and Rebecca Fontenot.
Visitation before the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March, 1, at 1PM at Christ Community Church in Lake Charles, 2500 West Prien Lake Rd. The Rev....
Edna Racca Witherwax
Feb 25, 2017
Edna Witherwax, 95, passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 25, 2017. Born in Lacassine on June 24, 1921, Edna was the daughter of the late Herbert and Angela Rose (Chiasson) Racca. She attended St. Raphael Catholic Church in Iowa. Edna enjoyed spending time and taking care of her family and home,...
Jimmy Lee Bebee
Feb 24, 2017
Jimmy Lee Bebee, 67, of Topsy, LA, died on Friday, February 24, 2017 in his residence.
Mr. Bebee was born November 29, 1949 in Lake Charles, LA, where he has lived most of his life. He was a graduate of Fenton High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked nearly thirty years...
Adeline "Addie" Weidner
Feb 24, 2017
Adeline “Addie” Weidner, 74, of Lebleu Settlement passed away on Friday morning, Feb. 24, 2017, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Addie was born in Lafayette LA, July 21,1942, to her parents Ophley and Evelyn Fruge. She lived in several states growing up although the family always returned to their roots in Louisiana....
Roe Richard
Feb 24, 2017
Roe Richard, 76, of Moss Bluff passed away Friday, February 24, 2017 in a local hospital. Mr. Richard was born in Sweetlake, raised in Gillis and has lived the past forty five years in Moss Bluff. He worked as a Rice and Soybean farmer and for the past thirty years has worked for Sonny Mathis Construction. He could be...
Bobbie Louise Richey
Feb 24, 2017
Bobbie Louise Taylor Richey, 91, born January 7, 1926, in DeQuincy, LA to Henry Britton and Julia Goss Taylor passed away peacefully on February 24, 2017 at a local care center.
Bobbie grew up in a large family of 12 children in rural areas around DeQuincy where her father was in the logging business. As a teenager, she lived...
