Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Maedell Hayes
Jun 4, 2012
MaeDell Hayes, 77, of Lake Charles, LA died Monday, June 4, 2012 in a local care facility.
Ms. Hayes was born in Lake Arthur, LA and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She loved being surrounded by her friends and family.
She leaves to cherish her memory one son, John H. Landry , Jr. and wife Dawn of Lafayette;...
Joan Lucille Reid Meyer
Jun 3, 2012
Joan Lucille Reid Meyer, 78, died on Sunday, June 3, 2012 in a New York care center.
Mrs. Meyer was born November 30, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY, graduate from Bay Ridge High School and lived in Lake Charles for over fifty years. She worked as a secretary for Cities Service Oil in New York, where she met her husband. She was...
Daniel Ray Danny Manuel
Jun 3, 2012
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Daniel R. Manuel, 73, who died on Sunday morning, June 3, 2012 in a local hospital.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Father John Huckaby will officiate. Visitation will...
Carolyn Perkins Schexneider
Jun 2, 2012
Carolyn Joann Schexneider, 73, of Moss Bluff passed away Saturday, June 02, 2012 in a local healthcare facility.
Mrs. Schexneider was born raised and educated in Hornbeck, LA and has lived most of her life in Moss Bluff. She enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, camping and gardening with her husband. She was formerly a member of the Order of Eastern Star.
Mrs. Schexneider...
Kirk Anthony Dugas, Sr.
Jun 2, 2012
Kirk Anthony Dugas, Sr., 55, departed this life on Saturday, June 2, 2012 in Iowa, LA.
He was a lifelong native of Iowa and graduated from Iowa High School in 1979. Mr. Dugas worked for the co-op for 20 years and the next ten years as head cook at various restaurants, creating delightful recipes that remain in place today. He...
Orville A. Kelley
Jun 2, 2012
Orville A. Kelley, 84, of Lake Charles died Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 11:15 PM in a lake area hospital.
Mr. Kelley was a native of Bokchito, Oklahoma. He was born on April 17,1928 to the parents of Welch and Myrtis Kelley. He was a 1945 graduate of Nashville High School in Arkansas. After graduating he served in the United States...
Qullis Fontenot
Jun 1, 2012
Qullis Fontenot, 86, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, June 01, 2012 in a local hospital.
Mr. Fontenot was a native of Mamou, LA and has lived sixty years in Lake Charles. He served the United States Navy during World War II in the South Pacific. He was a member of W.B. Williamson Post #1 American Legion, VFW Post #2130 and...
Richard Allen Simon
Jun 1, 2012
Richard Allen Simon, 64, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, June 1, 2012 at 4:10 PM in a local hospital.
A life-long resident of Lake Charles, he was a veteran of the United States Army, Blackhorse division from 1968-1970. An avid fisherman, he loved spending time with family and friends on Toledo Bend.
Richard was preceded in death by his mother, Ludie...
Eunice Mary Verret
Jun 1, 2012
Eunice M. Verret, 94, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, June 01, 2012 in the comfort of her daughter's home.
Mrs. Verret was born in Houma, LA, raised in Terrebonne Parish and has lived sixty years in Lake Charles. She worked as a Custodian for Calcasieu Parish School Board. She also worked in public service; ironing, doing laundry and cleaning ducks....
Richard M. Flanagan
May 30, 2012
Richard Marshall "Dick" Flanagan, 79, died Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at his residence, with his loving family at his side.
Born in Bowling Green, South Carolina to Robert Speight and Merle Riddle Flanagan, Mr. Flanagan served his country in the United States Air Force in Korea from 1951 until 1955. He attended Clemson University, graduating in 1959. Mr. Flanagan was a...
Margaret Marie Chonko
May 30, 2012
Margaret Hopkins Chonko, of Moss Bluff, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in a local hospital surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Chonko was born in Alexandria, LA, raised in Texarkana, TX and has lived forty years in Moss Bluff. She enjoyed reading, working crossword puzzles, shopping, flower gardening and going out to dinner.
Mrs. Chonko was a devoted wife and loving...
Nelda Lynn Prime
May 28, 2012
Nelda Lynn Prime, 70, of Austin, Texas died at 12:40 AM Monday, May 28, 2012 in St. David North Austin Medical Center.
Mrs. Prime was a native of the Lake Charles area for many years before moving to Austin, Texas. She was a 1958 graduate of Marion High School. Mrs. Prime worked as a Catering Director for the Marriott and Driskill...
Cindy Lou Schultz Young
May 27, 2012
Cindy Lou Schultz Young, 68, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully, in her sleep, Sunday, May 27, 2012 in the comfort of her home.
Mrs. Young was a retired Calcasieu Parish teacher. She was a member of the South Lake Charles Optimist Club and the American Legion Unit One Auxillary.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of thirty-seven years, Jack...
Lawrence Larry Anthony Rayon, Jr.
May 27, 2012
Lawrence "Larry" Anthony Rayon, Jr., 74, of Lake Charles, La died at 5:30 AM on Sunday, May 27, 2012 in his residence.
Mr. Rayon was born August 30, 1937 in Rayne, LA and was a 1956 graduate of LaGrange High School. He served his country in the U.S. Navy Reserve for eight years. He worked at Crescent Hardwood in New Orleans...
Cindy Lou Schultz
May 27, 2012
Cindy Lou Schultz Young, 68, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully, in her sleep, Sunday, May 27, 2012 in the comfort of her home.
Mrs. Young was a retired Calcasieu Parish teacher. She was a member of the South Lake Charles Optimist Club and the American Legion Unit One Auxillary.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of thirty-seven years, Jack...
Ernest Parker
May 27, 2012
Edward Ernest Parker, 78, of Sulphur, passed away on May 27, 2012. He was met at the gates of heaven by his parents, Edward Lee and Flora Mae Koonce Parker. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 3 pm at Robison Funeral Home with Rev. Lonnie Gothrup officiating. Visitation will begin at 1 pm on Wednesday....
Cynthia Ann(Thompson) Stafford
May 26, 2012
Cindy, referred to by some of her dearest friends as Yogi, will always be remembered for her zest for life and the joy she found in it. She especially enjoyed and celebrated her birthday week'. She lived each day to its fullest with her contagious laugh and dynamic personality. She was a kind, generous lady and exceptionally loyal friend.
Cindy was...
