Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Joyce Thompson Clark
Nov 4, 2015
Joyce Thompson Clark, 85, passed away peacefully at her residence on November 4, 2015. She was a beloved mother and friend of many. Ms. Clark was born in Grant, Louisiana on June 11, 1930, and moved to Lake Charles with her parents, Dewitt and Lois Thompson, when she was 12 years old. She was a 1947 graduate of Lake Charles...
Melvin Eli Hebert
Nov 4, 2015
Lake Charles–Funeral services celebrating the life of Melvin Eli Hebert, 90, will be held Friday, November 6, 2015 at 11 a.m. in Johnson & Brown Funeral Home with Father Roland Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Johnson & Brown Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until the time of service. Mr. Hebert passed...
Vories "Wayne" Moreau
Nov 3, 2015
Vories Wayne Moreau, 71, of Hayes, LA, died at 8:20 AM on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 in his residence, surrounded by his family. Mr. Moreau was born August 19, 1944 in Orange, TX, was raised in Basile and has lived in Hayes, LA for almost forty years. He worked for Tide Water Boating as a cook and then retired from...
Edward James Bertrand
Nov 3, 2015
Edward James Bertrand, 69, of Lake Charles passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer. Ed was born in Basile, LA to Joyce and Weston Bertrand. He graduated from Basile High School and went on to graduate from McNeese State University where he earned a degree in Education. After graduating...
Janet Ruth Lebleu
Nov 3, 2015
Janet Ruth LeBleu, 79, of lake Charles, LA died in a local hospital Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Janet was born on June 25, 1936 in Ponca City, OK to Victor and Elsie Hellman. She was very passionate about her family and friends. She also enjoyed cooking and playing computer games. She is survived by three children, Michael Eugene LeBleu of...
Wayne Knight
Nov 3, 2015
Odis Wayne Knight, 56, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, in Jonesboro, LA. Wayne was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church is Sulphur. He was employed at Myers Transportation. Wayne was a loving father and grandfather who loved to spend time with his granddaughter. Wayne is survived by his son, Max Knight and wife Lacey;...
Eula Clostio Hebert
Nov 2, 2015
Eula Crumpler Clostio Hebert was born in Jonesboro, Louisiana on August 10, 1928 to Atsie Bell Crumpler and Shelby Crumpler. Eula was the second of eight children. She was a hair dresser for 33 years and owned "Eula's Beauty" Salon. She passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family. Eula and Clifton had two children, Belinda Burleigh and husband Scott,...
Virginia Faye Delahoussaye Hamberlin
Oct 31, 2015
Virginia F. Hamberlin, 80, of Lake Charles, LA died Saturday, October 31, 2015 in a local care facility. Virginia Faye was born on February 16, 1935 in Dry Prong, LA to Dee and Clara Shirley. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Virginia Faye enjoyed crabbing, plants, and shopping. She also enjoyed children and running her daycare. She...
Robert Allen "Robbie" Pyle Jr.
Oct 31, 2015
Iowa – Robert Allen “Robbie” Pyle, Jr., 18, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015. Robbie was born September 3, 1997 in Lake Charles to Donna and Robert Allen Pyle, Sr. Robbie worked for Bumper to Bumper in Iowa and loved guitars, motorcycles, making music and his dogs. He was also a member of the Jennings Chapter of the Gypsies. He...
Veretta Ann Campbell
Oct 31, 2015
Veretta Ann Campbell, 70, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015 in the comfort of her home. Ms. Campbell was born in Mamou, LA and has lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Westlake High School and Cosmetology School. She enjoyed gardening and loved to fish. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren....
Caleb Michael Broussard
Oct 31, 2015
Iowa – Caleb Michael Broussard, 15, of Iowa, LA passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015. Caleb was born December 23, 1999 to Jolene Faul Barbery and Kelly D. Broussard. He was a sophomore at Iowa High School and loved spending time with family and friends. Caleb also enjoyed playing video games. He was loved deeply by his family and friends....
Joy Jones
Oct 29, 2015
Joy R. Jones, 66, of Sulphur passed away on October 29, 2015 in her residence. Joy is survived by her husband, Bob Jones; her daughter, Sheila Dean and husband Raymond; her sister, Nora Malone and husband Ken; her 3 brothers, Nolan LeLeux and wife Sandra, Darrell LeLeux and wife Cindy, and Curtis LeLeux and wife Raydessa; and her granddaughter, Chelsey...
Jennifer Louise Beeler
Oct 29, 2015
Jennifer "Jenni" Beeler, 50, of Carlyss passed away on October 29, 2015 in a local hospital. Jenni enjoyed taking photos, going to celebration functions and the Blue Bird Cancer Camp. Jenni is survived by her father, Billy Wayne O'Quinn; her brothers, Scott Beeler and wife Gayle, Donald Beeler and wife Lorie, Billy Wayne O'Quinn, Jr., Brian Keith O'Quinn, Michael Paul...
Lorie Yvonne Sommermeyer
Oct 28, 2015
Iowa - Lorie Yvonne Sommermeyer, 52, of Iowa, LA passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015. Lorie was born June 20, 1963 to the late Clyde Schultz and Glaydus Yvonne Austin. Survivors include her husband, Stephen Davenport; children, William Sommermeyer, Wessley Sommermeyer and Veronica Kay Rodriguez; siblings, Mark Ulinick, Mike Ulinick, Melton Schultz, Preston Shultz and Debbie Stuckey; grandchildren, Rebekah, Wittney,...
Billy Dan "Bill" Gwatney
Oct 26, 2015
Billy Dan "Bill" Gwatney, 80, of Henderson, LA, died on Monday, October 26, 2015, in an Alexandria, LA hospital. Mr. Gwatney was born May 13, 1935 in Conway, AR and moved to the Lake Charles area in 1942. He graduated from LaGrange High School in 1953 and served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked...
Ellen Jane Ledoux
Oct 26, 2015
Ellen Jane LeDoux, 52, of Carlyss passed away on October26, 2015 in her residence. Jane enjoyed fishing and playing pool. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Jane is survived by her husband of 13 years, Tophile "Bud" LeDoux of Carlyss; her son, Devon LeDoux and wife Katie of Carlyss; her granddaughter, Kaidence LeDoux of Carlyss;...
Virginia Clark
Oct 25, 2015
Virginia Clark, 86, of Lake Charles, Louisiana died at 9:20 AM Sunday, October 25, 2015 in a local care facility. Mrs. Clark was a life-long resident of the Lake Charles area. She was born on November 26, 1928 to the parents of Josephine and Charles Critti. Mrs. Clark was a 1946 graduate of Iowa High School. She worked as an...
Murphy J. Tyson
Oct 25, 2015
Murphy J. Tyson, 93, of Lake Charles passed away at 4:50 AM on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at Landmark Nursing Home surrounded by family. Mr. Tyson was born on October 9, 1922 in Montgomery, LA and was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Verda High School in Verda, LA and attended Normal College (Northwestern) in...
Roy Stout
Oct 25, 2015
Roy Stout, 86, of Lake Charles, LA entered into eternal peace and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 25, 2015. Roy was born on December 10, 1928 in Dequincy, LA to Robert and Lillie Stout. Roy was known for his generosity and love for family and friends. He had a strong faith and was...
Gerald James Manuel
Oct 25, 2015
Gerald James Manuel, 67, of Moss Bluff passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2015 in his daughter's residence in Destrehan, LA. Mr. Manuel was born on August 26, 1948 in Lake Charles where he lived all of his life. He attended Marion High School before joining the US Navy and serving during the Vietnam War. He formerly owned and operated...
