Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
James Patrick "Jim" Solari, Sr.
Feb 25, 2022
James Patrick “Jim” Solari, Sr., 86, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022 in a local hospital. He was born December 23, 1935 to Sherman J. Solari, Sr. and Anita Breaux Solari in Lake Charles, LA. He graduated from Landry High School where he played football and ran track.
Following high school, Jim worked briefly in Lafayette, LA before returning to...
Robert Frensley
Feb 23, 2022
Robert Frensley passed away on February 23, 2022. He was born May 26, 1942, to Charles R. Frensley and Jeanne Marie Durand Frensley in Shreveport, Louisiana. The family later moved to Sulphur and Lake Charles.
He was predeceased by his parents; brother Charles Frensley Jr.; sisters, Michele Noble, Charlene Prudhomme, and Jeanne Marie Higginbotham; a stepson, Gary Fontenot Jr.
He...
Lillian Kate Hickman
Feb 22, 2022
Baby Lillian Kate Hickman, infant daughter of Matthew and Laken Snider Hickman, entered Heaven on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.
She is survived by her parents, Matthew and Laken of Moss Bluff; maternal grandparents, David and Angelia Snider of Lake Charles; paternal grandparents, Donald and Melanie Hickman of DeRidder; maternal great grandparents, Don and Sherry Snider and Harry and Bonnie Sommers...
Jim Lancaster
Feb 22, 2022
“My flesh and my heart fail; but God is the strength of my heart and my rock forever.” Psalm 73:26
James Carman “Jim” Lancaster was born on October 7, 1935 in Moss Bluff, LA, and grew up in Lake Charles, LA, later returning to Moss Bluff. Jim was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February...
Angie Ann Ragusa Cates
Feb 21, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Angie Ann Ragusa Cates announces her unexpected passing on Monday, February 21, 2022, at 82 years of age.
Angie is survived by her devoted husband, L. R. Cates, to whom she was married on June 17, 1957; a daughter and son-in-law, Tammy Jo Turner and Bruce Gibson Turner, Brookeland, TX;...
Nelvia Jean George
Feb 20, 2022
Nelvia Jean Horton George, 90, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022 in a local healthcare facility.
Mrs. George was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, born December 28, 1931. She was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School where she was a member of the choir and continued her love of singing as a member of her...
Margie Conner Savoie
Feb 19, 2022
Margie Conner Savoie, the loving center of her family and gracious friend to all, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at the age of 89.
Margie was born on March 1, 1932, in Lake Arthur, Louisiana, to Arthmond and Alice Conner. On April 19, 1952, she married the love of her life, Harold Savoie,...
Sara Mae Richard
Feb 19, 2022
Sara Mae Richard, 80, passed away on February 19, 2022, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. Sara was born on May 13, 1941, to Cleven and Corine Manuel.
Sara was an avid reader. She loved working in her flower beds. Sara retired after 20 years with the Calcasieu Parish School Board working as the cafeteria...
Sheryl Lebleu Swift
Feb 19, 2022
Sheryl LeBleu Swift was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed to eternal rest on February 19, 2022 at the age of 75 in the presence of her two loving daughters, Sarah and Michelle.
Sheryl was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on December 7, 1946, and her blood ran deep with Southwest Louisiana history. Her lineage included...
Wilson Arabie
Feb 17, 2022
Wilson Arabie went to meet his Lord and Savior on February 17, 2022, in Houma, Louisiana. Wilson was born on July 16, 1930, to Melvil and Agate Arabie in Vinton, La. Wilson was a resident of Moss Bluff, La. most of his life. In November 1948 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was a Veteran of the...
Elaine Helen Young
Feb 17, 2022
Elaine Helen Young, 73, passed away on February 17, 2022, in a local hospital. Elaine was a lifelong resident of the Sulphur area. She enjoyed watching TV and being with her family and friends.
Elaine is survived by her two nephews, Dalton Trahan and Landon Fruge; and two nieces, Delilah Morgan and Misty Prudhomme. She was preceded in death by...
Ltc Donald M. Byers
Feb 17, 2022
LTC Donald Murill Byers, 90, of Lake Charles passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at a local care center with his family at his side.
LTC Byers began his military career in 1950 following graduation from high school. At the age of 16, he enlisted in the United States Army as a recruit. Upon completion of basic...
Patsy L. Lacy
Feb 16, 2022
Patsy 'Pat' Lacy, Minister of the Gospel, had a glorious day Wednesday, February 16th,2022. For this was the day her Heavenly Father gave her a Homecoming Celebration like no other!
She was reunited with the loved ones which went before her. Parents Alonso & Nettie McVay and Brothers Denzel, Billy, Donnie & Lonnie Gene McVay.
She will be sorely missed...
Fleta Mayes
Feb 16, 2022
On February 16, 2022, Fleta Ann Duhon Mayes returned home to be with Jesus and Our Blessed Mother Mary. In the early morning hours, heaven experienced a joyful family reunion as Fleta was greeted at the Pearly Gates by her parents, Gibbs and Hester (Vincent) Duhon; her sisters: Willie (Noots) Redich, Doris (Reese) Parker, Lorraine (George) Veron, Dolores (E.P.) O’Malley;...
Ellen "Jeri" Hohensee
Feb 15, 2022
Ellen “Jeri” Hohensee, 88 of Kountze died Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Pelican Bay.
Mrs. Hohensee was a native of Jennings, LA. She lived most of her life in the Lake Charles/Moss Bluff area, and moved to Kountze, TX in 2008. Jeri was a member of First Baptist in Kountze.
She was welcomed into Heaven by her husband of forty-nine...
Winifred Mary Brawner
Feb 15, 2022
Winifred Mary Brawner was one of three children born to the late Thomas and Jane Oakley. She was born on May 9, 1924 in Grays, Essex, England.
While proudly serving her country during World War II, it was during her enlistment she met an American Solider, Herman Brawner. They exchanged vows on July 6, 1944 and together welcomed four children.
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Mary "Coot" Mcinnis
Feb 14, 2022
Mary “Coot” McInnis, 66, passed from this life surrounded by her loving family on Monday, February 14, 2022. “Coot” was a dispatcher for Cameron Parish Sheriffs Office for 27 years before retiring and moving on to be a security captain for Loftin Security for 14 years. She enjoyed reading, playing Mahjong, Facebook, and catching up with all her friends. “Coot”...
Lillian C. Labove Barnhill
Feb 14, 2022
Lillian C. LaBove Barnhill, 91, of Lake Charles passed away at 10:30 AM on Monday, February 14, 2022.
Mrs. Barnhill was born on July 27, 1930 in Creole where she lived until moving to Hackberry at the age of 16. Upon graduating from Hackberry High School, she moved to Lake Charles where she resided the duration of her life. In...
Robert Leibee
Feb 12, 2022
Robert Leibee of Westlake passed away on February 12, 2022 at the age of 91.
He was a chemical engineer for Citgo Refinery and retired in 1985.
Survivors are his three children: Mary Allmon, Nancye Leibee, and John Leibee; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Per his request no visitation or service will be held. Burial will be in...
Bobby Webre
Feb 12, 2022
Robert Milton “Bobby” Webre, 65, of Moss Bluff, LA, was called home to his Lord and Savior at 3:45 AM on Saturday, February 12, 2022 in his daughter’s residence.
Mr. Webre was born July 8, 1956 at Cal-Cam Hospital in Sulphur, LA. He attended Calcasieu Academy Private School, where he met the love of his life, Colleen. He continued the...
