Local Obituaries

Feb 4, 2015

It is with a truly saddened and heavy heart that we report the death of Jesse John Feist at approximately 2:45am Wednesday February 4, 2015 at the Guardian House in Lake Charles, LA from complications of Alzheimer's disease. Jesse was 79 years old. Jesse was born August 30, 1935 in Spearville, Kansas to John and Ivra Dryer Feist during the...

Feb 4, 2015

Feb 4, 2015

Damian Cortez Joseph passed from this life to the next February 4, 2015. He was a lifetime resident of Lake Charles. He was the older of two children of Robert "Bobby" and Agnes Joseph born on September 2, 1968. He was a loving son, brother and uncle who always greeted you with a smile even though he was a little...

Feb 2, 2015

Joyce Ruth Hughes Langley, 85 of Sulphur passed away on February 2, 2015 in a local care center. Joyce was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Sulphur. She was an avid gardener who loved spending time in her yard with her flowers. Joyce was a teacher at W. W. Lewis for many, many years, never...

Feb 2, 2015

Jacque Hanks, II, 59 of Sulphur passed away on February 2, 2015 in his residence. Jacque was a member and an usher of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Carlyss. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and riding his Harley motorcycle. Jacque had a passion for animals, especially his dog. Jacque loved his family and friends and will be missed by all who...

Feb 1, 2015

Diamond Jayde Bellow, infant, born into Heaven Sunday, February 01, 2015. She will be most remembered for having brought love beyond measure to her family, leaving a special place in their hearts forever. She leaves to cherish her memory, her parents, Deserick James Bellow and Auryanna Williams; three brothers, Deserick James "DJ" Gobert, Dedrick Janae Gobert and Devin Javan Bellow;...

Feb 1, 2015

Matthew Gerald Meche passed in his sleep the morning of February 1, 2015. He was the son of Susan Crawford Meche of Lake Charles and Gerald Ray Meche of Jennings. Matt was born November 6, 1985, and was a 2004 graduate of Alfred M. Barbe High School. He was a four-year member of the Buccaneer football team, he threw javelin...

Jan 31, 2015

Maggie (Stewart) (Fontenot) Ramirez was born July 24, 1952 in Shreveport, La to the late Monroe Stewart and Octavia Rideaux (Stewart) (Johnson). The Lord called her home on Jan. 31, 2015 at 5:30 P.M. Maggie worked at Moss Regional Hospital for numerous years as a dietary assistant and later worked as a custodian for Calcasieu Parish Schools. Maggie enjoyed hand-crafting...

Jan 31, 2015

William E. "Bill" Rhorer, Jr., 70, of Lake Charles died on Saturday, January 31, 2015 in his residence. Mr. Rhorer was born on January 10, 1945 in Lake Charles where he was a life time resident other than spending seven years working in Midland, TX. He was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School and McNeese State University. Mr. Rhorer...

Jan 30, 2015

Ruth Delaine Stout, 82, of Lake Charles died at 12:34 PM on Friday, January 30, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Stout was born on July 17, 1932 in Dequincy, LA and lived all of her life in Lake Charles. She retired from her husband's business, Stout Real Estate. Mrs. Stout had a strong faith and...

Jan 30, 2015

John Garland Vest, of Lake Charles, died at 11:30 PM on Friday January 30, 2015 at a local hospital. John was born on November 26, 1926 in Waverly, Iowa. He moved from Iowa with his wife and two children to Lake Charles in August of 1954. He fell in love with the city, Southwest Louisiana and gumbo. He was an...

Jan 30, 2015

Essie Dickerson Rhame, 88, of Lake Charles died at 6:25 AM on Friday, January 30, 2015 in a Kinder care facility. Mrs. Rhame was born on May 29, 1926 in Evangeline Parish, LA. She was an Oberlin native and was a graduate of Oberlin High School. Mrs. Rhame lived in Lake Charles since 1946 where she was a member of...

Jan 30, 2015

Iowa-Amos Lee Johnson, 88, earned his “wings” on Friday, January 30, 2015. Amos was born in Branch, LA on December 28, 1926. He graduated as valedictorian of Fenton High and the recipient of the American Legion Award and attended SLI (now USL) in Lafayette. Amos served in the U. S. Army from 1945 to 1946 in Germany. He married Ruth...

Jan 28, 2015

Marie Myra Dardeau Guillory, 87, died Wednesday, January 28, 2015, in her residence, with her loving family at her side. Born in St. Landry, Louisiana, to Clovis and Christina Maude Tate Dardeau, Mrs. Guillory lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She owned and operated Kiddie Coral, a nursery and daycare center, for twelve years. She was a faithful...

Jan 28, 2015

Hayes –Avalynn Hendrix, infant, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2015. Avalynn was born January 28, 2015 to Chris Hendrix & Kyndra Manuel. Her survivors include her father, Chris Hendrix of Lacassine; mother, Kyndra Manuel of Hayes; grandparents, Stephen & Elgina Manuel of Hayes, Marria Istre of Lacassine, Craig & Gerri Hendrix of Grand Lake; great grandparents, Ivine Trahan of Hayes,...

Jan 26, 2015

Shirley Ann Foote, 80 of Sulphur, passed away on January 26, 2015, in her residence. Shirley was born in Indian Bayou, LA, and lived in Sulphur for the past 56 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters, and served as a Eucharistic Minister. Shirley enjoyed reading and sewing and will be...

Jan 26, 2015

Troy Knighten, 88, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, January 26, 2015. Mr. Knighten was an active member of University Baptist Church. His favorite past time was fishing with his sons. He was most proud of his children and grandchildren. He was honored as a WWII/Korea veteran in the Navy. Mr. Knighten served on the...

Jan 26, 2015

Jasper F. Hay LeBleu Settlement –Jasper F. Hay, born September 6, 1950 & a lifelong resident of LeBleu Settlement, went home to Jesus on January 26, 2015 at St. Patrick’s Hospital with his loving family & friends by his side. Jasper was a kind & loving man to all. He was a graduate of Iowa High School & also attended...

Jan 26, 2015

Raymond John Hebert, 47, of Honolulu, HI, died on January 26, 2015. Mr. Hebert was born September 27, 1967 in Lake Charles, LA, was a 1985 graduate of LaGange High School, and attended McNeese State University. He worked as a mechanic for Wilson Oldsmobile and later as a dispatcher for Harles Corporation. He has lived in Honolulu, HI for the...

Jan 25, 2015

LCPL Philip Brice Woodson, 21, of Lake Charles, LA died on Sunday, January 25, 2015 in Jacksonville, NC. LCPL Woodson was born May 20, 1993 in Lake Charles, LA and was a 2011 graduate of Barbe High School. He played soccer all four years of high school and was named the MVP of the Junior Varsity team in 2009. During...