Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Melony Spain
Feb 22, 2016
Melony Renee Fontenot Spain, 50, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2016 in a local hospital surrounded by her family. Melony was a native of Kinder. Melony was a loving mother, grandmother, and daughter. Melony recently gave her life to the Lord. She never met a stranger and she was Mama Mel to her “adopted” kids and family. Melony was...
John Samuel "Sammy" Fontenot
Feb 21, 2016
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John Samuel “Sammy” Fontenot, 60, of Sulphur, LA, died at 8:25 PM on Sunday, February 21, 2016 in a local hospital.
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Mr. Fontenot was born July 1, 1955 in Lake Charles, LA and was a 1973 graduate of Lake Charles High School. He worked as a pipefitter and most recently as a security guard for ABM. He...
Jill Foreman
Feb 21, 2016
Sulphur - Jill Foreman, 41, passed away in her residence on Sunday, February 21, 2016. Jill was born in Lake Charles on November 26, 1974 to the late Stephen Earl Foreman and Judith Ann Natali. She was a graduate of Sulphur High School and attended Jones Jr. College in Mississippi where she played softball. Jill enjoyed gymnastics and cheer during...

Lauren Marie Leblanc
Feb 21, 2016
Lauren Marie LeBlanc, 17, of DeQuincy passed away on February 21, 2016. Lauren was a member of the Bible Baptist Church in DeQuincy enjoying the youth ministry group. She attended DeQuincy School since elementary and was a senior this year making plans for her graduation. Lauren played volleyball since middle school and made DeQuincy High Volleyball Sweetheart for 2015/2016 school...
Kaye Desormeaux
Feb 20, 2016
Kaye Alford Desormeaux, 63, of Hackberry, LA died Saturday, February 20, 2016 in a local hospital.
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Mrs. Desormeaux was born in West Monroe, LA, raised in North Louisiana and has lived most of her life in Hackberry. She was a graduate of Westlake High School and attended McNeese State University. She enjoyed photography and videoing, her family was her...
Rebecca Bennett Derise
Feb 20, 2016
Rebecca “Beki” Bennett Derise passed away Sunday, February 20, 2016 in her home.She is survived by one son, Jude W. Derise and his son, Trace. Others left to cherish her memory are Sandee Bennett and her son, Chris Aucoin; Brothers Robert, Michael, Steven and Paul Bennett; Sisters Jessica Pruit and Susie Gilcrest.A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM,...
Carolyn H. Guillotte
Feb 20, 2016
Carolyn Elizabeth Harris Guillotte, 71, of Moss Bluff, LA, went to be with the Lord at 1:52 PM on Saturday, February 20, 2016 in a local hospital.
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Mrs. Guillotte was born December 22, 1944 in Alexandria, LA, lived in Westlake most of her life before moving to Moss Bluff fifteen years ago. She was a 1962 graduate of Westlake...
Lester L. Lacour
Feb 19, 2016
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Lester L. LaCour, 59, of Moss Bluff, LA, while surrounded by his loving family, departed from this life in a local hospital on Friday, February 19, 2016.
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Lester was born on September 26, 1956, in Lake Charles, LA, to Lester and Betty LaCour. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, umpiring, and being an avid sportsman. Lester was a graduate of...
David Cole Fare
Feb 18, 2016
This obituary was commissioned at the behest of his loving friends who felt that the world at large should be made aware of his sudden passing on February 18, 2016. He was 56. As one can tell by his picture, Dave was a unique character, so an ordinary obituary will not do. David was born in Shreveport, LA, on September...
Carroll "Slick" Joseph Perez, Sr.
Feb 16, 2016
Carroll Joseph Perez Sr., 75, of LeBleu Settlement, LA died Tuesday, February 16, 2016 in his residence.
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Carroll was born on April 6, 1940 in Thibodeaux, LA to Anatole and Viola Perez. He was an Operator in the Oilfield Industry for over 30 years. Carroll loved fishing and being around family and friends. He was a lifelong resident of...
Darrell Ray Penny
Feb 16, 2016
Darrell Ray Penny, 49, of Lake Charles passed away at 5:50 PM on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 in a local hospital.
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Mr. Penny was born on January 31, 1967 in Lafayette and lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a 1985 graduate of Barbe High School and attended McNeese State University. Mr. Penny was employed by...
Donna Jeanette Daigle
Feb 16, 2016
“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God” Iowa- Donna J. Daigle, 69, departed this life on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Donna was born on January 24, 1947 to the late George R. and Frances (Payne) Daigle. She attended Lacassine High School and graduated from cosmetology school in Houston. She was a beautician and worked at the...
Robert "Randy" Martin
Feb 16, 2016
Robert “Randy” Martin, 71, of Leesville, LA, died at 3:40 PM on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 in a local hospital.
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Mr. Martin retired with over forty years of service from W. R. Grace in Sulphur, LA, ending up as an instrument technician. He held a position in both the credit union and the labor union. He also taught instrumentation...
Robert James "Bob" Guillory
Feb 16, 2016
Mr. Robert James “Bob” Guillory, 72, of Richmond, TX died peacefully Feb. 16, 2016. Bob was born July 29, 1943 in the country about 4 miles south of Welsh, LA. He graduated from Welsh, LA High School. He completed an Associate degree in Science. He also has a Bachelor degree from Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, TX....
Kenneth Harold Myers
Feb 15, 2016
Kenneth Harold Myers, 75, of Grand Lake, LA, died at 10:45 PM on Monday, February 15, 2016 at his residence.
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Mr. Myers was born November 14, 1940 in Magee, MS and was a graduate of Petal High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army and has lived in the Grand Lake / Sweetlake community for the past...
Marjory Lebleu Ducat
Feb 15, 2016
LeBleu Settlement-Marjory LeBleu Ducat, 82, passed away in local hospital surrounded by her family on February 15, 2016. Margie was born in Lake Charles on July 12, 1933 to the late Shirley and Edith LeBleu. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Left to cherish her memory include her children, Joseph “Tony” Ducat, Jr. (Sybil), Randy Ducat (Jackie),...
Patricia Heimbach
Feb 14, 2016
Patricia Ann Heimbach, 78, of Lake Charles, La died Sunday, February 14, 2016 in her residence.
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Patricia was born on November 25, 1937 in Lake Charles, LA to Clifford and Eleanor Trouard. Patricia was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, LA and enjoyed being around family and friends. She loved cooking, reading, and watching jeopardy. Patricia retired from...
Ronald Charles "P-Nut" Pultz
Feb 14, 2016
Ronald Charles “P-Nut” Pultz Iowa–Ronald Charles “P-Nut” Pultz , 57, passed away in his residence surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 14, 2016. Ronald was born in Binghamton, NY on August 4, 1958 to the late Harold and Francis (Hogoboom) Pultz. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and fishing. His survivors include his wife, Jessica Charlene Pultz; sons,...
Kirk Phillip Touchet
Feb 14, 2016
Kirk Phillip Touchet, 29, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016 in Houston, Texas.Kirk loved spending time with his family and friends. He was the founder of S.T.A.T.I.C. car club.Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memory are his parents, Darrell Bertrand and Patsy Touchet of Westlake; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Brent and Lacie Touchet of Westlake and...
Laurissa Mae Hyatt
Feb 13, 2016
Laurissa Hyatt, 86, of Lake Charles, Louisiana passed away Saturday February 13, 2016 after a brief illness. She was born on June 20, 1929 in Port Arthur, Texas and moved with her family as a young child to Lake Charles where she lived her entire life.
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Rissi, as her friends knew her, was a lover of music. She loved...