Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Jack Ray Cochran
Feb 27, 2016
Jack Ray Cochran passed away at the age of 75 on February 27, 2016 in his Lafayette, LA home.Â
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He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Martha Ann Cochran, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Lee Cochran, his sister Donna Cochran Steele, his brother James Lee Cochran, and his mother and father in in...
Sheila Biancone
Feb 27, 2016
Sheila Hanks Biancone, 62, of Lake Charles passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2016 after a long battle with cancer.
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Sheila was born on October 26, 1953. She was known to many as “P-Nut”. Sheila worked her way through nursing school. She worked at the LaNormandy and made many friends there and that is also where she met her...
R.J. Grimes
Feb 26, 2016
Reuben “R.J.” Grimes Jr., 72, passed away on February 26, 2016 in a local hospital. R.J. served his country in the U.S. Army for 6 years, and retired from the American Press after 29 years. He was a founding member the Krewe Du Bon Coeur and Krewe Des Danseurs Fou. R.J. was a 32nd Degree Mason and belonged to the...
Charles Joseph Polito
Feb 25, 2016
Charles Joseph Polito, 35, of Maurice, LA, passed away.Charles was born August 31, 1980 in Lake Charles, LA and has lived the past twelve years in Maurice, LA. He attended Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic School, graduated from Barbe High School with honors in 1998, attended Louisiana State University and graduated from McNeese State University. He worked in the...
Shirley Sarah Spears
Feb 24, 2016
Iowa- Shirley Sarah Spears, 66, a loving, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away in her residence on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. Shirley was born in Center, CO to the late Joe and Sally Garcia DeHerrera on May 29, 1949. She attended First United Pentecostal Church in Iowa and loved her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband,...
Adreinna Sparks
Feb 24, 2016
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Adreinna Sparks, 86, of Lake Charles, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016 in a local healthcare facility.
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Mrs. Sparks was born in Center, TX and has lived nearly fifty years in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Brownwood Texas High School and McNeese State University. She was a member of McNeese Ladies group and...
Patricia Brunson Barras Scimemi
Feb 23, 2016
Patricia “Patsy” Ann Brunson Barras Scimemi, 80, of Lake Charles passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 in Natchitoches, LA in a care facility.  Mrs. Scimemi was born on January 27, 1936 in Eunice. She was raised in Lake Charles and was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School where she was a Gatorette and the head flag bearer. Mrs....
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...
