Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Connie A. Hicks
Aug 15, 2018
Connie Authement Hicks, 74, of Mauriceville, TX passed away on August 15, 2018. She enjoyed painting ceramics, playing bingo, and was very supportive of her children. Connie made a Cursillo and had an unwavering love for her family and friends.
Connie is survived by her husband of 41 years, George D. Hicks of Mauriceville; four children, Nadine Conner, Wade Conner,...
Karin Bailey
Aug 15, 2018
Karin Bailey, 69, passed away in a local hospital on August 15, 2018.
She was born on June 2, 1949 in Lafayette, LA to Louis and Gertrude Robichaux.
She loved her grandchildren and will be remembered for her kindness. She taught school for 34 years before retiring. After retiring, she donated her time to area hospitals.
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Roy Lee Jones
Aug 14, 2018
Roy Lee Jones, 78, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 in his residence. He was born September 1, 1939 to Casey and Mary Una Abshire Jones in Sulphur, LA. On October, 7, 1961 he married Barbara Guillory Jones in Eunice, LA at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Roy enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and spending time with...
Frances Ardoin
Aug 13, 2018
Frances Marie Ardoin, 90, of Lake Charles, died Monday August 13, 2018 in a New Orleans Hospital surrounded by her family.
Frances was a native of Ville Platte and a long-time resident of Lake Charles. She was a nurse and worked as a waitress at Sammy’s Restaurant in Lake Charles. Having a natural voice...
Winston Joseph Fruge
Aug 13, 2018
Winston Joseph Fruge’, 56, of Sulphur passed away on August 13, 2018 in his residence. Winston enjoyed fishing, bowling, watching movies, reading the Bible and being the boss which included giving orders.
Winston is survived by his four children, Wendell Fruge’, Wesley Fruge’ and wife Heather all of Sulphur, Casie Fox of Jennings, and Aiden O’Quain of Sulphur; 4...
Estelle Knight
Aug 13, 2018
On the evening of Monday, August 13, 2018, the Knight family lost their matriarch, Susan “Estelle” Chandler Knight. Her final days were spent surrounded by her children.
Estelle was born to Walter and Ludie Chandler on September 25, 1925, in Little Rock, Mississippi. She grew up in a loving home, the fifth of ten children. Estelle or “Tell” as...
Remy Daniel Miller Ii
Aug 12, 2018
Remy Daniel “Danny” Miller II, 56, passed away on August 12, 2018.
Danny was born in Lake Charles on October 27, 1961 and was a 1979 graduate of St. Louis Catholic High School. He then graduated from McNeese State University with a business degree. As a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church he was an Extraordinary...
Jason Brent Hicks
Aug 12, 2018
Jason Brent Hicks, 46, passed away in Saudi Arabia on August 12, 2018. Jason enjoyed working on cars. He was a 1989 graduate of Sam Houston High School. He had a very distinguished career with many certifications in the oil and gas industry.
Jason is survived by his father and mother, James D. Hicks of Longville, LA and Barbara...
Clark Bonin
Aug 11, 2018
James Clarkson “Clark” Bonin, 25, of Lake Charles, passed away on August 11, 2018.
Clark was born in Lake Charles to Paul and Olive Williams Bonin. He was of the Christian faith and a member of the Water’s Edge Gathering in Lake Charles. Clark enjoyed music of all kinds and the tranquility of nature. He will be remembered...
Alma Nell Richardson Doland
Aug 11, 2018
Nell died peacefully in her sleep Saturday, August 11, 2018 at her home in Austin, TX.
She was born in Alexandria, LA on December 31st, 1930 to S.E. and Hortense Richardson. She grew up in Alexandria and Pineville. Nell was a graduate of Bolton High School and Northwestern State University where she attained a Bachelor degree in Education. She...
Dr. John William Melton, Iii
Aug 11, 2018
Dr. John William Melton, III, 78, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018 in a local hospital surrounded by his family.
Dr. Melton was born in 1939 in Rome, GA and has lived nearly fifty years in Lake Charles. He was a 1957 graduate of Baton Rouge High School, and then attended LSU where he was President of...
Melinda Marie Hendricks-Fox
Aug 10, 2018
Melinda Marie Hendricks-Fox, 51, of Oakdale, LA, died at 8:17 AM on Friday, August 10, 2018 in an Alexandria, LA hospital.
Melinda was born October 10, 1966 in Eunice, LA, raised in LeBlanc and graduated from Reeves High School. She lived most of her adult life in Lake Charles before moving to Oakdale six years ago. She enjoyed spending...
Larry Hargett
Aug 9, 2018
Larry Hargett, 83, of Lake Charles, died Thursday, August 9 at St. Patrick Hospital.
Mr. Hargett was born in Port Arthur, Texas on June 24, 1935, to Talmadge and Hattie Hargett. He joined the U. S. Air Force after graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School. He served from 1954 to 1958 as a weather man, and made the National...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Miller
Aug 9, 2018
Jacqueline “Jackie” Miller, 64, of Lake Charles passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2018 in a Houston hospital surrounded by family.
Jackie was born on September 30, 1953 in Eunice and lived all of her life in Lake Charles where she was a graduate of LaGrange High School. In her earlier years she worked for many fast food chains...
Shirley Myers
Aug 7, 2018
Shirley Faye Fruge Myers, 74, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 10:52 AM on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at her daughter's home.
Mrs. Myers was born October 27, 1947 in Lake Charles, LA, raised on Creole Street. She graduated from LaGrange High School in 1966. She began her career specializing in OBGYN as a nurse with Dr. John Moffett. ...
Jane Ava Scott
Aug 7, 2018
Jane Ava Scott, 83, passed away at a local hospital on August 7, 2018.
Ms. Jane was a lifelong proprietor at the Texas Pelican Complex. She was a self-made woman that was very family oriented. Her family remembers her as a generous person with a fun sense of humor.
She is survived by her brother, Scotty Rozas; two...
Roy Luke Henry
Aug 6, 2018
Roy Luke Henry, 70, of Sulphur passed away on August 6, 2018. Roy enjoyed playing pool, karaoke, and spending time with family and friends.
Roy is survived by his son, Russell Henry and wife Stacia of Sulphur; 3 grandchildren, Zackery, Jacob, and Caitlyn Henry; 5 great grandchildren; his partner, Teddy Henry; 4 sisters; 4 brothers; and numerous nieces and nephews....
James Smithers
Aug 6, 2018
James William Smithers, Sr., 77, of Lake Charles, passed away at his home on August 6, 2018 at his residence after an extended illness.
James was a native and life-long resident of Lake Charles. He was an electrical worker and member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
Preceding James in death are his parents, Edward Charles...
Dona Claire Braud White
Aug 6, 2018
Dona Claire Braud White, 84, died Monday night, August 6, 2018, at home surrounded by her family.
Dona was a native born and raised in Baton Rouge before moving to Lake Charles where she attended Saint Charles Academy, graduating in 1951. Dona attended McNeese State College and worked as a Medical Transcriptionist at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. She married...
