Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Myra Bernice Dubose Fontenot Daniels
Jul 10, 2017
Myra Fontenot Daniels, 95, of Lake Charles, LA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 10, 2017. Myra was born on February 14, 1922, in Indian Bayou, LA to her parents John and Orelia Landry Dubose.
Myra attended school in Indian Bayou and graduated from Crowley High School where she was an outstanding basketball...
Mary Frances Muriel Kjerulff Baker
Jul 10, 2017
Lake Charles – Mary Baker, 85, passed away in her residence Monday, July 10, 2017. Mary was born in Lake Charles on October 16, 1931 to the late Anton and Hazel (Grubbs) Kjerulff. She enjoyed playing bingo, dressing up, reading her bible and loved the Lord. Mary worked for the USDA, Naval Supply Center, IRS and as a riveter on...
Ramona L Hoffpauir
Jul 10, 2017
Ramona Hoffpauir, 65, passed away Monday, July 10, 2017. Ramona was born on May 17, 1952 to the late Columbus & Alda (Manuel) Abshire. She loved to play bingo and spend time with her family. Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Bridget Roberson (Blake), Travis Hoffpauir (Veronica); brothers, Lary Abshire (Lisa), Will Abshire (Joann), Winfred Abshire (Pam),...
Jeffrey Shane Hanchey
Jul 10, 2017
Jeffrey “Jeff” Shane Hanchey, 62, of Carlyss passed away on July 10, 2017 in Houston, TX. He was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Sulphur serving as a Eucharist Minister and an usher. Jeff also belonged to the Knights of Columbus Council 3015, Fr. Veillard 4th Degree Assembly, and worked for Citgo for 40 years...
Ricky Ogea
Jul 9, 2017
Ricky Ogea, 60, of Iowa, LA, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at his residence.
Mr. Ogea was born on March 10, 1957, in Lake Charles, LA where he was a graduate of St. Louis Catholic High School. Mr. Ogea and his wife went on to participate in racing cars for the Sports Car Club of America....
John Chris Breaux
Jul 8, 2017
Iowa ~ John Chris Breaux, 68, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. John “Chris” was born in Lake Charles on June 18, 1949 to the late John & Hazel (Hargrove) Breaux. He was a longtime self-employed farmer, worked for Crane Brothers and was a rice and bean farmer for SweetLake Land &...
Linda Guidry Gann
Jul 8, 2017
Linda Guidry Gann, 71, died at 10:52 pm on Saturday, July 8, 2017 in a local hospital surrounded by her family.
A life-long resident of Lake Charles, Mrs. Gann was born on October 3, 1945 to Simon and Laurence Guidry. Many remember Mrs. Gann as the cashier at the Lyric Theater where she worked for eleven years and ten...
Teresa "Terri" Ann Domingue
Jul 8, 2017
Teresa “Terri” Ann Nailor Domingue, 56, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 5:55 AM on Saturday, July 8, 2017.
Mrs. Domingue was born June 18, 1961 in Pennsylvania. She was a 1979 graduate of Barbe High School and attended McNeese State University. Terri worked as an insurance clerk for the Children’s Clinic for almost twenty years. She enjoyed playing...
Brenda Hanchey Sims
Jul 8, 2017
Brenda Hanchey Sims, 71, passed away in the comfort of her home on July 8, 2017.
Mrs. Sims was from a family of educators; she was born to be a teacher. She spent the majority of her years as a teacher at S.J. Welsh. Mrs. Sims achieved a Masters+30 from McNeese State University. She was an active member for...
Carolyn Slade
Jul 8, 2017
Carolyn L. Slade, 74, entered heaven’s gate on July 8th, 2017. Carolyn was born on April 13, 1943, in Lake Charles, LA and grew up in DeQuincy, LA. Carolyn was known to many simply as “Carolyn” but close family and friends knew her as “Cookie”.
Carolyn had a fulfilled life and succeeded in many roles as a daughter, sister,...
Gertie Mae Frederick
Jul 8, 2017
Gertie Mae Frederick, 87, passed away on July 8, 2017 in Houston, TX.
She was born on May 2, 1930 her parents were Joseph A. Racca and Bernice M. Pitre Racca.
Gertie is survived by her 4 children, Michael D. Frederick of Houston, TX, Tanaa M. Whiteis of Carmel Valley, CA, Brian Frederick of Houston, TX and Annette D....
Philip Derise
Jul 7, 2017
Philip Derise passed away peacefully at his home in Lake Charles on Friday, July 7, 2017 with his wife Shirley by his side. Philip was born in Nederland, Texas on January 11, 1956 to the late Bob & Weebee Derise. He graduated from Orangefield High School and attended McNeese State University. He was a retired pipefitter but his greatest gift...
Joan Berry Dupree
Jul 7, 2017
Joan Berry Dupree, 60, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 10:50 AM on Friday, July 7, 2017 in her residence.
Mrs. Dupree was born February 14, 1957 in Lake Charles, LA, lived thirty-six years in the New Orleans area and moved back to Lake Charles in 2015 to be closer to her family. She was a 1975 graduate of...
Mildred Arsement Lee
Jul 6, 2017
Iowa – Mildred Lee, loving mother and grandmother, 89, passed away in a local care facility surrounded by her loving family Thursday, July 06, 2017. Mildred was born in Rayne on October 18, 1927, the daughter of the late Volcar and Rosalie (Richard) Arsement, Jr. She loved making ceramics and painting them with her family. Those left to cherish her...
Percy Joseph Langley
Jul 6, 2017
Iowa – Percy Joseph Langley, 77, passed away in a Jennings care facility. Percy was born in Kinder on November 18, 1939 to the late Fred and Elsie (Duplechin) Langley. He was a truck driver for many years and a member of Indian Village Pentecostal Church. Survivors are his children, Anthony Lynn Langley of Moss Bluff, Sam Langley of Kinder,...
Neva Lane Hoffpauir
Jul 5, 2017
Neva Lane Hoffpauir, 86, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully July 5, 2017 at a local care facility.
Neva was a native and life-long resident of Lake Charles. She retired from J.C. Penney in Lake Charles as a sales associate after many years of loyal service. She was a member of Bible Missionary Church in Sulphur, where...
Percy R. Derouen
Jul 5, 2017
Percy Rogers DeRouen, husband, father, uncle, grandfather and “fix-it” man passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. He was 89 years ‘young’ born on April 9, 1928 to Allen and Lula Fontenot DeRouen in Bell City, LA.
Mr. Percy, as he was commonly known, graduated from Bell City High School and attended SLI (University of Louisiana) for two...
Author Dennis "Denny" Morgan, Jr.
Jul 5, 2017
Author Dennis Morgan, Jr., whom many knew as Denny, Preacher Man, or Cowboy, fought the fight and received his wings July 5, 2017.
His death is preceded by his brother Dana Levi Morgan, his father Author Dennis Morgan, Sr., his paternal grandparents, Robert and Betty Morgan, and his maternal grandparents Wallace and Sarah Simon.
Denny is survived...
Reverend C.D. Thornton
Jul 5, 2017
Cullen Devon Thornton found a peaceful shallow place to cross the river surrounded by his loving family in his home, Wednesday morning, July 5, 2017, at 3:30 am. He was born on July 10, 1936 to Rev. J. E. and Agatha Haymon Thornton, in Provencal, Louisiana. His grandmother, grandfather, mother, father, 2 sisters and 3 brothers were all old-time preachers...
Charles Louis Washburn
Jul 4, 2017
Charles Washburn, 72, passed away on July 4, 2017 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Washburn was a lifelong local of Lake Charles and also enjoyed his camp at Bundick Lake. After three years serving in the United States Army as a Staff Sergeant with the 101st Airborne Division he began a career as a senior structural engineer....
