Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Bevo Rome, Jr.
Jun 17, 2018
Bevo Rome, Jr., 75, was called to his Heavenly home on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17, 2018, with his beloved family at his side.
Born in Many, Louisiana, to Irvin Edward Rome, Sr. and Helen Ann Stoma Rome, Bevo graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1960 and attended Louisiana State University, where he met his wife of...
Jerry Dean Johnson
Jun 17, 2018
Jerry Dean Johnson, 81, died Sunday, June 17, 2018, surrounded by family in his home. Born in DeRidder, LA, Jerry was a 1955 graduate of DeRidder High School. After graduation, Jerry served six years in the U. S. Navy. A 55 resident of Sulphur, LA, he retired from PPG Industries after 40 years of service. Jerry liked to travel, fish,...
Angela "Yaya" Row
Jun 17, 2018
Angela “Yaya” Row, 52, of Lake Charles passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018 in her residence.
Angie was born in Torrance, CA on September 28, 1965. She and her family moved to Lake Charles in 1977 where she attended F.K. White Middle School. Angie loved listening to her “Oldies but Goodies” music and watching good movies. She will...
Craig Hampton Dupont
Jun 16, 2018
Craig Hampton Dupont, 53, of Lake Charles died Saturday, June 16, 2018 in Lake Charles.
Mr. Dupont was born in Creole, LA, raised in Cameron Parish and has lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He owned and successfully operated Dupont Sewer and Consulting for twenty-two years. During his younger years, Mr. Dupont enjoyed riding horseback, working cattle,...
Louis E. Daigle
Jun 16, 2018
Louis E. Daigle, 71, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 4:52 AM on Saturday, June 16, 2018 in his residence.
Mr. Daigle was born July 26, 1946 in Church Point, LA, where he was a 1964 graduate of Church Point High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy onboard the U.S.S. King during the Vietnam War....
Ella Jo Hymel
Jun 15, 2018
Ella Jo Hymel, 64, passed away in a local hospital on June 15, 2018.
She was born in Lake Charles, LA to Marjorie and Roy Milton, Sr. on July 16, 1953.
She had a quiet and sweet disposition and was always available to help anyone at any time. She will be remembered as an excellent cook. She will also...
Shirley S. Doss
Jun 15, 2018
Shirley Doss, 84, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, died Friday, June 15, 2018 in a local care facility.
She was born February 10, 1934, in Ozark, Arkansas to Ed and Eula Nixon Davis. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert Doss; a daughter, Beverly Tyler; and three brothers, Gary and Roger Davis and Bill Nixon.
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Ruth Margaret Ward
Jun 15, 2018
Ruth Margaret Ward, 99, of Lake Charles passed away at 9:01 PM on Friday, June 15, 2018 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Ward was born on November 10, 1918 in Linesville, PA and was raised in Ohio where she received her Master’s Degree in Education from Case Western Reserve in Cleveland. She taught grade school in Ohio and...
Janet Lynn Manuel
Jun 14, 2018
Janet Lynn Soileau Manuel, 68, of Grand Lake, LA, died on Thursday, June 14, 2018 in her residence.
Mrs. Manuel was born February 26, 1950 in Lake Charles, LA, raised in the Lake Charles area and lived in Cameron Parish for a number of years before moving to Grand Lake after hurricane Rita. Mrs. Manuel enjoyed dancing to French...
James Albert Benton
Jun 14, 2018
James Albert Benton, born on February 18, 1955, passed peacefully from this life on the morning of June 14, 2018 in his sister’s home, surrounded by his loved ones. James grew up in his hometown of Calabash, N.C. and moved to Sulphur 11 years ago to help in the recovery efforts following Hurricane Rita. He never left, deciding instead to...
Scott D. Spooner
Jun 14, 2018
Scott D. Spooner, 64, of Ragley passed away at 8:34 AM on Thursday, June 14, 2018 in a local hospital.
Mr. Spooner was born on December 29, 1953 in Lake Charles and has resided in the Moss Bluff/Ragley area most of his life. He was a graduate of Sam Houston High School and received a degree at McNeese State...
Vilton Orey Matt
Jun 13, 2018
Vilton Orey Matt, 70, of Lake Charles passed away on his father’s birthday, Wednesday, June 13, 2018 peacefully at his home.
Mr. Matt was born on February 16, 1948 in Lake Charles where he was a 1966 graduate of LaGrange High School. He attended the Institute of Baking in Chicago, IL before joining the US National Guard for the...
George Webner Ash
Jun 12, 2018
George Webner Ash, 90, passed away on June 12, 2018 at a local hospital.
Mr. Ash was born in Fairmont, WV in 1927 and later graduated from West Fairmont High School in 1945. Mr. Ash is a veteran of both World War 2 and the Korean War serving his country in the United States Navy and Air Force. He...
Paul Leon Cathey
Jun 10, 2018
Paul Leon Cathey, 75, of Sulphur passed away on June 10, 2018 in his residence surrounded by his family. He enjoyed football, fishing, telling stories and being a jokester. Paul loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Paul is survived by his two children, John Brian Cathey of Lake Charles and Suzanna Lurah Cathey-Ford of Sulphur; daughter-in-law, Charlotte...
James Ray Johnson
Jun 10, 2018
James Ray Johnson, 93, of Starks, LA, died at 12:50 AM on Sunday, June 10, 2018 in a local care facility.
Mr. Johnson was born August 26, 1924 in Starks, LA, and lived there much of his life, with some years spent in Albuquerque and central Texas. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during World...
Ray Gary
Jun 10, 2018
Ray Gary, 77, of Sulphur passed away on June 10, 2018 in his residence surrounded by his family. He was a native of the Hathaway area and lived in Sulphur for the past 25 years. Ray was a graduate of Iowa High School and worked for the U S Postal Service for over 20 years. He proudly served his country...
Angela Sue Downs
Jun 10, 2018
Angela Sue Downs, 47, of Sulphur passed away on June 10, 2018 in her residence surrounded by her family after a three year battle of ALS. She was born in Lake Charles and lived most of her life in Sulphur. Angela was a graduate of Sulphur High School and a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. She enjoyed...
Dale Marie Reed
Jun 10, 2018
Those who knew Dale knew that she was a stranger to no one and was welcoming to anyone and everyone that crossed her path. Her main concern in life was loving and spending time with her family. She also enjoyed back yard nights, taking trips to the casinos, and eating Louisiana seafood. A true “New Orleans” lady!
Dale is survived...
Patricia Hoffpauir
Jun 9, 2018
Patricia Jo Hoffpauir, 87, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 in her residence. Mrs. Hoffpauir was born in Ponca City, OK, and attended Ponca City High School. She was married to Clinton George Hoffpauir, Jr., for 56 years. She was a dedicated homemaker. Mrs. Hoffpauir was a devout Christian and a member of Bible Missionary Church. She...
Anthony John Ledano
Jun 8, 2018
Mr. Ledano was born in Lake Charles, LA and lived most of his life in Creole, LA. He was a graduate of South Cameron High School. Tony was a former board member of the Little Britches Rodeo Association and the Louisiana High School Rodeo Association. He is a current member of the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association and the Louisiana...
