Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Shirley Renee Prejean
May 19, 2024
Shirley Renee Prejean, born in Jacksonville, Florida on June 28, 1962, daughter of the late Franklin D. Guillory Sr., and Sarah Benninger Clements, passed away after a lengthy illness in her home on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at the age of sixty-one. Shirley, a graduate of Iowa High School, was a certified pharmacy technician at Millers Pharmacy, a certified EMT,...
Rosalie Tremonte Papania
May 18, 2024
Rosalie Marie Tremonte Papania, a beloved matriarch of a large and close-knit Italian family, passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 97 on May 18, 2024 in Lake Charles, LA. She was known as Mama to most everyone who knew her. Rosalie’s life was a testament to love, family, and cherished memories.
She was married to Lucas...
Patricia Jaetzold
May 18, 2024
Loved and cherished by all, she was known by Pat, Patti, and Nannie. A unique God-fearing lady of impeccable faith & character, Pat had a beautiful smile that was her trade-mark to the very end. She was an avid cook and could bake delectable lip-smack’n desserts & sweets to everyone’s delight such that she became the “kitchen queen” and her...
Lynda Woods Ellis
May 18, 2024
Lynda Woods Ellis passed away at her home in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the age of 63 years.
Lynda was born on September 7, 1960, in Savannah, Georgia, to Curtis Lee Woods, Jr., and Marilyn Bristow Woods. She moved to Lake Charles in the 1960s, where she graduated from Barbe High School, Class of 1978.
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Courtney Rene Rider-Eagle
May 18, 2024
At this time no services to be held, family invites you to make a donation in her memory to her most cherish charity. Hobo Hotel for Cats in Lake Charles, LA.
Melba Rose Brown
May 18, 2024
Melba was born August 19, 1929, at Longville, La when Longville was a booming sawmill town. She accepted Christ as her Savior when she was 14 years old, in 1943 at First Baptist Church of Longville. She was baptized in the old mill pond, now called Longville Lake on a sunny Sunday afternoon.
In 1946, the year Melba graduated, the...
Catherine Louise Hathaway
May 18, 2024
Catherine Louise Hathaway, 57, was born on April 13, 1967 and passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Catherine was born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina to Laura and Othal “Bo” Hathaway. She was a Sulphur resident, and a 1985 graduate of LaGrange High School.
Catherine never met a stranger and could always be found helping her neighbors in any...
Fred Lebleu, Jr.
May 17, 2024
“They just don’t make them like that anymore.” We hear it a lot these days, because, well, they don’t. And such fits the man, husband, father, grandfather, and friend found in Fred LeBleu, Jr., who, born on March 14, 1946, entered his heavenly home on May 17, 2024.
Fred served in the U. S. Air Force and Vietnam, and following...
Dori Robinson
May 16, 2024
Dori Musseau Robinson, 75, of Lake Charles, died on Thursday May 16, 2024, at Ochsner-LSU Medical Center in Shreveport following an extended illness with her husband at her side.
Dori was a graduate of Florida State University with a BS in Mathematics Education and a minor in Theatre Art. She taught High School math for a number of years before...
Carolyn D. Richard
May 16, 2024
Carolyn Denise Richard, 85, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on February 9, 1939 in Creole, Louisiana to John Edward and Merillia Theriot. As a new graduate of South Cameron High School, she married the love of her life, Donald, and together they raised six boys in the marshes of Grand Chenier....
Ted Joseph Monlezun
May 15, 2024
Ted Joseph Monlezun, 73, of Lake Charles passed away at 6:12 AM on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in a local hospital.
Born on June 20, 1950, in Lake Charles, he remained a lifelong resident of the area. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School, class of 1970, and furthered his education at Sowela Technical Institute, specializing in welding. With...
Dr. Charles Mackey
May 15, 2024
Dr. Charles Sigler Mackey died May 15, 2024. He was born April 1, 1935 in Houston, Texas the son of Virginia Sigler Mackey Barnes and Kennard Mackey.
Dr. Mackey attended local schools and graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1954. He attended Tulane University on a football scholarship. At Tulane he was initiated into Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity and...
Raburn "Mrs. Rae" Marie Ledoux
May 15, 2024
Raburn “Mrs. Rae” LeDoux passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 93 in Lake Charles.
She was a loving, gentle and kind woman who enjoyed taking care of people. She remembered everyone’s birthday and made people feel special. She also loved backrubs!
She was born in Grand Prairie but resided in Lake Charles for most of her life. Her family...
Father Lawrence A Kohler, M.S.
May 15, 2024
Father Lawrence A. Kohler, M.S.
Father Lawrence Anthony Kohler, M.S., 89, a Missionary of Our Lady of La Salette, of Our Lady of La Salette Parish in Sulphur, Louisiana, died May 15, 2024, in Lake Charles, LA. He was born June 15, 1934 in St. Louis, Missouri, son of the late Eugene J. and Cecilia (Ryan) Kohler. He attended grammar...
Ella Rae Milliron
May 14, 2024
LeBleu Settlement – Ella Rae Milliron, born December 12, 1960, daughter of the late Elray and Mildred (LeBleu) Busby, passed away in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at the age of 63. Ella enjoyed going to the casino, sewing, gardening, and garage sales. She loved spending time with her family and...
John "Hokey" East
May 14, 2024
John Robert “Hokey” East, 55, passed away on May 14, 2024, in a local hospital. Hokey was born January 29, 1969, to DJ East and Lucy Morrow Andrews. He worked as a superintendent on shutdown projects and later in his life he enjoyed shrimping, crabbing and woodworking. Hokey was very social and loved spending time with his friends and family. ...
Rogers John "Pete" Miller
May 14, 2024
Rogers John “Pete” Miller, born in Creole on April 15, 1940, son of the late Zavia and Emma Broussard Miller, passed away in a local care facility Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the age of eighty-four. Pete was member of Christ the King Catholic Church and worked with his brother Clifford as a groundkeeper for Highland Memory Gardens and Prien...
Sidney "Sid" Guidroz, Jr.
May 13, 2024
Sidney “Sid” Guidroz, Jr. passed away from this world unexpectedly on Monday, May 13, 2024 at his home in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
All who know him loved his kind spirit and giving heart. Sid loved to watch women’s softball, especially the Northwestern, LA (ULM) Demons and, of course, everything LSU. He was a Lake Charles High School Wildcat, Class of...
Anna Ruth Mouton Leger
May 13, 2024
Anna Ruth Mouton Leger was born on December 5, 1933, and she passed away on May 13, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Mrs. Leger served as a catechism teacher, and as a lector for many years at Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. She was a member of the Altar Society and served on the Parish Council.
Those left...
Betty Mae Duplechian
May 13, 2024
Betty Mae Duplechian, born in Sandusky, Ohio, on September 28, 1948, daughter of the late Elliot and Florence (Ludack) Hebert, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024, at the age of 75. Betty, a graduate of Marion High School, worked at the Players casino & retired from L’Auberge casino in 2011. She enjoyed having lunch with friends, shopping, and movies, both...
