Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Wade Watson Mccombs
Nov 11, 2016
Wade Watson McCombs, 80, of Bundick’s Lake, passed away at a local care facility on November 11, 2016 after a brief but hard fought battle with cancer.
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Wade was born on November 21, 1935 to Clifford and Gardie McCombs. He was raised in Pineville, Louisiana, and moved to Lake Charles in 1953, where he lived until moving to Bundick’s...
Kenneth Ray Pevoto, Jr.
Nov 11, 2016
Kenneth Ray Pevoto, Jr., 70 of Starks, Louisiana died at 9:30 AM on Friday, November 11, 2016 in a lake area hospital.
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Mr. Pevoto was a life-long resident of Starks, Louisiana and was a graduate of Starks High School. Mr. Pevoto owned Ken’s Custom Woodworks. Mr. Pevoto was a member of First Pentecostal Church in Starks. He is dearly...
Dorris Minnick
Nov 10, 2016
Doris Minnick, 92, of Sulphur passed away on November 10, 2016 in a local care center. Cremation has been entrusted to Johnson and Robison Funeral Home. Donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Sharon "Sherry" Blount
Nov 9, 2016
Sharon (Sherry) Bonell Blount went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. She was born in Memphis, TN, on July 22, 1945 to Elmer and Nevada (Roberts) Blount. She graduated from LaGrange High School in 1963, and was the inspiration for the prominent Gatorette portrait now displayed in the school (ironically, she was a member of the...
Scotty Joe Foy
Nov 8, 2016
Scotty Foy passed away at home November 8, 2016 surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy illness.
He was preceded in death by his father Fred Foy of Westlake; and his stepfather John P. McManus of Westlake. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Krystal Foy of Sulphur LA; his three sons, Scotty Gray, Tommy Foy and...
Dr. Richard "Rocky" Henry Kent
Nov 8, 2016
Richard “Rocky” Henry Kent, MD, 68, of Lake Charles died at 8:53 PM on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 in a local hospital.
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Dr. Kent was born on November 24, 1947 in Schenectady, NY. He was raised in New York and also had lived in Florida before moving to Louisiana to attend medical school. He received his undergraduate degree from...
Timothy Edward Tarver
Nov 7, 2016
Timothy Edward Tarver, 51, of Lake Charles passed away at 1:26 PM, Monday, November 7, 2016 in a local hospital.
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He was born in Des Arc, Arkansas, and lived most of his life in the Lake Charles area. Tim worked as a Service Manager for several Car Dealerships in the area.
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He is survived by his...
Kittie Richard
Nov 7, 2016
Kittie Richard, 84 of Lake Charles, LA died November 7, 2016 in her residence.
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Kittie was born on May 15, 1932 in Birmingham, AL to James and Onvy Glass. She was a member of the American Legion, past commander of VFW in Cameron, LA and a lifetime member of the Marine Corps League and many other organizations. Kittie was...
Susan Virginia Cassilis
Nov 7, 2016
Susan Cassilis, 58, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2016 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family.Â
Susan was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a mail carrier for 6 years. Susan loved to read. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.Â
Susan is survived by her husband...
Deborah Gaye Dorris-Smith
Nov 6, 2016
Deborah Dorris-Smith, 57, of Sulphur, LA, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016 in a local hospital.
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Deborah was born on May 19, 1959, in San Angelo, TX to Daniel Judson Dorris and Betty Lou Landers. She was raised in the San Angelo and Port Lavaca, TX areas. She has lived in the Lake Charles area for many years...
Lela Merle Briley
Nov 6, 2016
Lela Merle Briley passed away on November 6, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family.
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Mrs. Merle was the owner and operator of Country Club Kennel for over forty years. Her love of animals also let her get to show dogs all over the country. She was a member of the American Kennel Club and numerous other dog...
Louella Lebleu
Nov 6, 2016
Louella Mary LeBleu Loehr, 76, of LeBleu Settlement passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Loehr was born in Lafayette, LA and raised in Jennings and Stowell, TX where she graduated from East Chambers High School. She lived most of her life in the Houston and Lake Charles area. During her younger years, Mrs. Loehr...
Vanessa Michelle Nunez Landry
Nov 6, 2016
Lake Charles – Vanessa Landry, 50, passed away in a local hospital on Sunday, November 06, 2016. She fought the good fight of faith. Born in Sulphur on July 11, 1966 to the late Perry Nunez, Sr. and Geneva Soileau Nunez, Vanessa lived life, loved hard and enjoyed her grandchildren. She was of the Catholic faith. She is survived by...
Curtis Martin Guillory
Nov 5, 2016
Curtis Martin Guillory, 84, of Lake Charles, died Saturday November 5, 2016 with his family at his side.
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Curtis was a native of Holmwood and a longtime resident of the Lake Charles area. He was a member of the Westlake Congregation of Jehovah Witenesses.
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Curtis was preceded in death by his parents, Lanis and Nellie Guillory;...
Shirley Ann Hansen Shelton
Nov 5, 2016
Shirley A. Shelton, 83, of Westlake passed away Saturday, November 05, 2016 in a local healthcare facility.
Mrs. Shelton was born, raised and educated in the state of Iowa. She lived 43 years in the Westlake area. At the age of 19, she graduated from Beauty School in Cedar Rapids, IA.  She managed many hair salons, including the JC Penney...
Betty Joyce Firmature Romero
Nov 5, 2016
Betty Joyce Firmature Romero, 84, of Lake Charles died on Saturday, November 5, 2016 in a local care facility.
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Mrs. Romero was born on June 3, 1932 in Lake Charles where she resided all of her life and attended LaGrange High School. She was a member of the Vineyard Christian Fellowship Church. In her earlier years, she enjoyed traveling...
Daniel Scott Young
Nov 5, 2016
Daniel Scott Young, 33, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016 in Lafayette, LA.
Daniel is survived by his son, Tyler James Young; his mother, Rhonda Scarpulla and husband Tony; his father, Denny Young and wife Penny; his sisters, Rebecca Guerin and husband, David and Tabitha Scarpulla; his brothers, Ryan Young, Dylan Young, and Andrew Young; his grandfather, Robert...
Wade Edward Reed
Nov 4, 2016
Fenton – Wade E. Reed, 79, passed away Friday, November 04, 2016 in his residence. Mr. Reed was born in Jennings on June 2, 1937 to the late George R. and Corrine Larson Reed. He was a graduate of Iowa High School and attended McNeese State University. Mr. Reed retired from Shell Oil after 30 years. He was a B.A.S.S....
Irene Kershaw
Nov 2, 2016
Irene Kershaw, 87, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was a resident of Hackberry. She will be greatly missed by family and friends.Â
Irene is survived by her son, Roland (Pat) Kershaw and daughter, Mary Jean (Tim) Marnich; her grandchildren, Gerald, Kershaw, Caryn Morris, Melissa Cox, Â Julie Vincent and Nicholas Marnich; sisters, Florence...
Connie H. Thrasher
Nov 1, 2016
Connie H. Thrasher, 57, of Moss Bluff passed away November 1, 2016 with her loving family at her side.
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Connie was born on August 26, 1959 in Lake Charles, LA to Harley and Eula Hoffpauir. She loved visiting, cooking, camping, and fishing. Connie was known for her love of the Lord, her family and friends. The light of...
