Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Arsene J. Anastasie
Apr 23, 2016
Arsene J. Anastasie, 86, of Lake Charles, LA died Saturday, April 23, 2016 in a local hospital.
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Arsene was born on January 16, 1930 in New York, NY to Josef and Paulette Anastasie. He proudly served our country in the US Army for 26 years. Arsene received 2 Purple Heart Metals, 1 Bronze Star, 2 Army Achievement Metals, 7...
Thomas Lindy Remedies
Apr 20, 2016
Thomas Lindy Remedies, 63, of Starks, LA died Wednesday, April 20, 2016 in a local care facility surrounded by his loving family.
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Thomas was born on May 31, 1952 in Zwolle, LA to George and Susan Remedies. He enjoyed being around his family and friends. Thomas enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and above all going to church.
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Yvonne Marie Pharr
Apr 20, 2016
Yvonne Vidrine Pharr passed on to the Great Tennis Court and After Party. A fierce competitor to the end, her match ended the morning of April 20th, surrounded by her family.  Known for her sense of humor and wit, her love and loyalty to her incredible friends was only matched by her dedication to the Catholic Church.
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Kenneth Lee Levingston
Apr 20, 2016
Kenneth “Ken” Lee Levingston, vibrant, generous, and loving, died of an apparent heart attack in his home Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Ken, 44, a descendant of established Louisiana families was an energetic local businessman and family man.
Born July 26, 1971 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to David Levingston and Rebecca Levingston (Hill), Ken was a longtime resident of Lake Charles...
Patsy Ruth Thibodeaux
Apr 20, 2016
Patsy Thibodeaux, 71, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 surrounded by her family. Patsy loved to read books and taking care of her grandkids. She was a loving sister, mother and grandmother.
Those leave to cherish her memory are her children, Travis Thibodeaux, Rhonda Crochet and husband Todd, Veronica Lynn Broussard and husband Robbie, Penny O’Quain and fiancé Dewey...
Ronald Charles Coppels
Apr 20, 2016
Ronald Charles Coppels, 61, of Vinton passed away on April 20, 2016. He was a member of Welsh United Methodist Church in Vinton, the Chamber of Commerce, the Jaycees, and a past volunteer fireman for the town of Vinton. Ronald loved to fish, play softball and the beach.
Ronald is survived by his daughter, Morgan Coppels; his son, Ryan...
Helen Marie Pete Breaux
Apr 20, 2016
Lake Charles – Helen Marie Breaux, 82, passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family on April 20, 2016. Helen was born in Iota on September 25, 1933 to the late Mayo and Augustine Reed Pete. She enjoyed camping, crabbing and spending time with her family. Helen was a member of the Bluegrass Group of Lonepine...
Ronald Keith Mancil
Apr 19, 2016
Lake Charles – Ronald Keith Mancil, 53, passed away on April 19, 2016. He is survived by his mother, Betty Jackson; brother, Robert Mancil; sisters, Renee Hornsby and Robyn Breaux. As per his wishes, he will be cremated under the direction of Johnson & Brown Funeral Home and there will be no service.
Laten Thomas Miller
Apr 19, 2016
LATEN THOMAS MILLER, 87, surrounded by his children and family, went home to be with the Lord, his wife and other family members on April 19, 2016. He was born July 3, 1928 to Henry and Martha (Darbonne) Miller in Mallet, LA. As a young boy, he moved to Holmwood, LA where he and his siblings attended Bell City High...
Gertrude "Chooky" Romero
Apr 18, 2016
Gertrude “Chooky” Trahan Romero, 71, of Westlake, LA, died on Monday, April 18, 2016 in her residence.
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Mrs. Romero was born November 30, 1944 in Lowry, LA, raised in Hayes, LA and attended school in Bell City. She lived most of her live in the Holmwood area until moving to Westlake, LA five years ago. She was a member...
King Brenton Thompson Lewis
Apr 18, 2016
King Brenton Thompson Lewis passed, peacefully, in the arms of his mother on April 18, 2016. He was born at 7:17 a.m. and met the eyes of Jesus at 4:05 p.m. on the same day. During his mother’s pregnancy and his few hours on Earth, he touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends.
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Davis Joseph Matte
Apr 17, 2016
Davis Joseph Matte, 56, went to be with the Lord on Sunday April 17, 2016.
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Davis was a loving father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He loved to make people laugh and enjoyed cooking for his family and friends and fishing. His grandbabies were his world.
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Preceding Davis in his death are his parents, Abra John and Agnes Sherman...
Anita Cormier
Apr 17, 2016
Iowa – Anita Cormier, 74, passed away in a local care facility, Sunday, April 17, 2016. Anita was born on June 12, 1941 in Arnaudville to the late Alton and Mary Schexnider Mason. She worked for St. Landry Bank and Washington State Bank in various capacities. Anita was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. She enjoyed working in her...
Carolyn Joyce Cole
Apr 17, 2016
Carolyn Joyce Loyless Cole, 84, of Moss Bluff, LA, died at 11:16 PM on Sunday, April 17, 2016 in her residence.
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Mrs. Cole was born October 13, 1931 in Arlington, GA, attended Haynes County Junior College and served her country in the U.S. Air Force for four years. She lived in various locations, including the Lake Charles / Lafayette...
James Edward "Man" Jones
Apr 17, 2016
James Edward “Man” Jones, 80, went to be with the Lord on Sunday April 17, 2016.
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James was born on December 29, 1935 in Gum Cove, LA to Elward and Mildred Fontenot Jones. He loved growing his own grapes to make wine, gardening and was an avid wood worker. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and...
Thelma Jean Theriot
Apr 16, 2016
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           Thelma Jean Theriot of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016 in the comfort of her home surrounded by family.
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           Mrs. Theriot born December 25, 1930 was raised in Moss Bluff, LA. She was a dedicated housewife and loving mother to six boys. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, cooking and spending time with her children,...
Madge Hessifer
Apr 15, 2016
Madge Hessifer, 68, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2016 surrounded by her loved ones. Madge was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Carlyss. She was a loving mother and grandmother and loved to follow her grandkids around in their endeavors. Madge worked as a bookkeeper for many years until her retirement.Â
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Blayne Paul Faulkner
Apr 14, 2016
Blayne Paul Faulkner, went to be with the Lord on Thursday April 14, 2016.
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Blayne was born on January 8, 2016 in Lake Charles, LA to Shaun Paul and Tabitha Marie Abshire Faulkner.
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Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memories are his parents, Shaun Paul and Tabitha Marie Abshire Faulkner; brother, Caiden Abshire; 2 sisters,...
Paul Vincent Taylor Jr.
Apr 14, 2016
Paul V. Taylor, Jr., was called to his heavenly reward on April 14, 2016 while at home with his family.
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Mr. Taylor was born on January 12, 1927 in Sulphur, LA to Paul V. and Mabel Ellender Taylor. He graduated from Sulphur High School and attended John McNeese Junior College. He worked for thirty plus years at Cit-Con Lube...
David Roy Guidry
Apr 14, 2016
David “Roy” Guidry, 72, passed away on April 14, 2016 in a local care center. Roy was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church in Sulphur. He loved wood working, making pens and was a classic car enthusiast.
Roy is survived by his wife of 54 years, Glenda Guidry; his daughter, Anita Rogers and husband Ted; and...
