Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Bethel Rebecca Andrus
Nov 10, 2015
"Grace was in all her steps. Heaven in her eye. In every gesture, dignity and love." John Milton To those who knew Bethel Andrus, those words will ever ring true. While our hearts are broken, there has surely been rejoicing on those streets of gold these past several days. Heaven is a sweeter place with her voice in its' choir....
Charlene S. Guillory
Nov 10, 2015
Charlene S. Guillory, 54, of Lake Charles, LA went to be with the Lord, on Tuesday November 10, 2015. Charlene was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was a dedicated member of Lakewood Bible Fellowship Church and loved knitting blankets and caps for the needy. Charlene loved to cook and bake and had a great passion for her...
John Shoults
Nov 9, 2015
John Shoults, 77, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2015 at High Hope Care Center. John was owner and operator of Westlake Upholstery for 46 years. He served as a medic in United States navy. John loved to play golf, hunt and camp with his best friends. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. John is survived by...
Lloyd Carl Fields, Jr.
Nov 9, 2015
Lloyd Carl Fields, Jr., 46, of Cape Coral, FL died Monday, November 09, 2015, as a result of an attack while working at the International Police Training Center in Amman, Jordan. Mr. Fields lived most of his life in Lake Charles and was a graduate of Barbe High School and the Southwest Louisiana Law Enforcement Training Academy. ...
Larry V. Breaux
Nov 9, 2015
Larry V. Breaux, 80, of Lake Charles, died Monday, November 9, 2015 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born on October 14, 1935 in Lake Charles, LA to Lawrence and Adele Breaux. He graduated from Marion High School and attended Lamar University in Beaumont before serving our country in the United States Army. He owned South...
Leeward Roger
Nov 8, 2015
Leeward Roger, 64, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. Leeward was retired from retail maintenance at the mall in Lake Charles. He also worked as a tug boat deck hand for many years. Leeward was a member of the Knights of Columbus 3rd degree Council 5755 and 4th degree Council 2087and was a...
Wendy Renee Williams Burleigh
Nov 8, 2015
Wendy Renee Williams Burleigh, 34, born September 10, 1981 passed November 8, 2015 in her home surrounded by her family. Wendy was a 1999 graduate of Sulphur High School where she was Salutatorian of her class and was a member of the volleyball and softball teams where she earned All District and All State and Academic All State honors as...
Thomas Brent Blalock
Nov 7, 2015
Brent Blalock, 65, of Westlake passed away at 3:05 PM on Saturday, November 7, 2015 in his residence. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, November 9, 2015 at First Baptist Church of Lake Charles. Cremation was entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home.
Jeffery Spell
Nov 7, 2015
Jeff Spell, 52, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at a local hospital with his family by his side. Jeff was born on March 30, 1963 in Sulphur to Pat and Claudia Spell. He was a resident of Robinswood School in Lake Charles for the past two years. Jeff loved to play the accordion and ride bikes. Jeff loved...
Perry Kibodeaux
Nov 6, 2015
Perry Anthony Kibodeaux, 85, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2015 at home. Perry was a retired boilermaker. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Perry served his country in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. Perry is survived by his children, Angela McClelland and husband Mark and Bernie Trahan and wife Ronda; grandchildren, Deven (Brooke) Domingue,...
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....
