Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Frankie J. Mcwherter
May 12, 2016
Frankie J. McWherter, 75, of Lake Charles, LA died Thursday, May 12, 2016 in a local hospital.
Frankie was born on October 16, 1940 in Gladewater, TX to Alton and Bonnie McWherter. Frankie lived in Lake Charles, LA for 30 years. She was loved by many and was known for her beautiful art work.
Survivors include four...
Thomas "Tommy" Coyne
May 12, 2016
It is with a heavy heart that the family of Thomas “Tommy” George Coyne, announce his death at 65 years of age.
Tommy was born on August 30, 1950, in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Thomas Eugene and Emily George Coyne. He was a long time concrete sales representative in Southwest Louisiana and most recently the Regional General Manager of...
Charles F. Gass
May 11, 2016
Charles Fredrick Gass, 70, of DeRidder, LA, died at 9:58 PM on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 in a local hospital.
Mr. Gass was born July 9, 1945 in Many, LA and served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
Mr. Gass is survived by his brother, John W. Gass, Jr. and wife Norma of Leesville,...
Audry Hackett
May 9, 2016
Audry Hackett, 90, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016 in her residence.
Audrey was born on December 16, 1925 in Johnson Bayou, LA to Fred and Eunice Griffith. She was a graduate from Creole High School where she was a Valedictorian in her class. Audry also attended Vincent Business College in Lake Charles, LA...
Juanita B. Surles
May 9, 2016
Juanita Brown Surles, 89, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 6:40 PM on Monday, May 9, 2016 in her residence.
Mrs. Surles was born from a Navy family on January 28, 1927 in Washington, DC. Her father was the last living WWI Navy Veteran. Her husband served in World War II on the USS Franklin and her son in...
Reverend Archimandrite Herbert J. May, J.C.L.
May 9, 2016
Father Herbert J. May, Pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Creole and Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish in Cameron, died Monday, May 9, 2016 in a local hospital.
He was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Lafayette on November 14, 1975 by The Most Reverend Gerard L. Frey, Bishop of Lafayette, in...
Dorcinas Joseph "D.J." Ledoux
May 6, 2016
Dorcinas Jospeh “D.J.” LeDoux, 90, of Lake Charles died in the comfort of his home on Friday May 6, 2016.
D.J. was a native of Church Point and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He honorably and faithfully served our country in the United States Navy during World War II. He retired as a millwright from the Olin Corporation...
Mary Catherine Smith Savage
May 6, 2016
Mary Catherine Smith Savage, 86, of Lake Charles, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 6, 2016.
She was born November 16, 1929 in Dallas, TX to the late Charles and Hazel (Bishop) Smith. She worked for The Salvation Army and attended the Salvation Army Church. She also did charity work for the church.
Mrs....
Burdell Arceneaux
May 6, 2016
Burdell Marie Arceneaux, 77, of Sulphur, died Friday May 6, 2016, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her beloved family.
Burdell born in Crowley to Joseph Nathan and Thelma Eleanor Miers Laurents and a graduate of St. Michael’s High School where she lettered in Basketball. She was a longtime resident of Sulphur, where she and her...
Sheron J. Singletary
May 5, 2016
Iowa – Sheron J. Singletary, 79, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016, in a Houston hospital surrounded by her family. Sheron was born in Sulphur on July 5, 1936, to the late Howell and Viola M. (Savant) Johnson. She was a graduate of Sulphur High and McNeese State University and taught for over 30 years at Lacassine High School. She...
Verdie Thibodeaux
May 5, 2016
Iowa – Verdie Thibodeaux, 88, passed away May 5, 2016, in a local care facility. A Mass of Christian burial will be in St. Raphael Catholic Church on May 9, 2016, at 11 a.m. with Father Roland Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow in Lacassine Cemetery. Visitation is Sunday in Johnson & Brown Funeral Home – Iowa, from 5 p.m. until...
Michael Kelley Barremore
May 4, 2016
Michael Kelley Barremore, 64, died Wednesday, May 4, 2016, in a local hospital.
Mr. Barremore was born and lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He graduated from LaGrange Senior High School. He served his country in the U. S. Air Force from 1972 until 1976 and worked as a truck driver most of his life, retiring...
Felix "Phil" Thibodeaux
May 4, 2016
Felix “Phil” Thibodeaux, 76, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Wednesday morning, May 4, 2016, in his residence. Mr. Thibodeaux was born May 29, 1939 in Church Point, LA, where he lived until moving to Lafayette, and finally settling in Lake Charles in 1966. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. He received his Pest...
Mercedes "Benzo" Frank
May 4, 2016
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of another Iraqi War veteran, Sgt. Mercedes “Benzo” Frank, 28, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday May 4, 2016. Sgt. Frank was wounded in action but succumb to injuries from another accident. He was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend. He was a member of the...
Geraldine (Dean) Vezina
May 3, 2016
Geraldine (Dean) Vezina, 58, of Lake Charles, died May 3, 2016 following an automobile accident.
Dean was a native and life-long resident of the Lake Charles area. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School and a homemaker. She loved football and her Saints and Raiders. Dean had a kind heart, loved being around and caring for children...
Jeanne Burr Ryan
May 3, 2016
Jeanne Burr Ryan, 90, of Lake Charles, LA passed away in Jennings at the Southwest Louisiana War Veteran’s Home on Tuesday, May 3, 2016.
Mrs. Ryan served her country in the Women’s Army Air Corps during World War II.
She is survived by one daughter, Heather Ryan Kelley of Lake Charles, LA; one son, Major Christopher Ryan,...
David L. Kimball
May 3, 2016
David Louis Kimball, 61, of Moss Bluff passed away at 9:23 AM Tuesday, May 03, 2016 in the comfort of his home. Mr. Kimball was a native of New Orleans who was raised in Mandeville and lived in Lake Charles for over thirty years. He was a graduate of Mandeville High School and Southeastern University, where he was awarded a...
Walter Lee Ledoux
May 2, 2016
Walter was born from a marital union between Ewell Joseph and Isabelle Derosier Ledoux in Port Arthur, TX. At age ten, the family relocated to the Opelousas, LA area (Prairie Ronde), the birthplace of his father. During this time (4 years), he was able to gain some knowledge and experience in farm life. The family then relocated to the Tate...
Mary Jane Veronie Garcia
May 2, 2016
Iowa – Mary Jane Garcia, 74, passed away Monday, May 02, 2016 surrounded by her family. Mary was born September 27, 1941 to the late Ovey and Azina (Hebert) Veronie in Mire, LA. She worked for George Theriot, Tri-State Tool Co. Plant Specialties and attended St. Raphael Catholic Church. Mary enjoyed quilting and spending time with her family. Survivors are...
Carol Rae Barrios
May 1, 2016
Carol Rae Urban Barrios, 76, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 10:03 AM on Sunday, May 1, 2016 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Barrios was born May 30, 1939 in Camden, NJ, where she was raised, moved to Sulphur at the age of 26, and has been a resident of Lake Charles ever since. She worked as a cafeteria...
