Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Dovelene Sophia Metcalf
Jun 8, 2018
Dovelene Sophia Metcalf, 64, of Dickinson, TX, died on Friday, June 8, 2018 in her daughter’s Lake Charles residence.
Ms. Metcalf was born January 25, 1954 in Galveston, TX and lived most of her life in Dickinson, TX, where she graduated from Dickinson High School. She worked for a number of years for Time Warner / Comcast Cable Company...
Dorothy Sue Jackson
Jun 7, 2018
Dorothy Sue Stewart Jackson, 78, of Sulphur, LA passed away on June 7, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by her three children, Melissa Kay Cooley, Crayton Jackson Jr and wife Domethia Denice Jackson, and Leslie Michelle Jackson; six grandchildren, Amy Lynn Hester, Amanda Grace Breaux Mason, James Alex Breaux, Aaron Joseph Breaux, Douglas Aaron Briggs, and...
Thomas "Tom" Clarke, Jr.
Jun 7, 2018
Thomas “Tom” Clarke, Jr., 72, of Lake Charles died at 10:38 AM on Thursday, June 07, 2018 peacefully in his home surrounded by his family.
Mr. Clarke was born on May 20, 1946 in Lake Charles where he lived all of his life and was a graduate of Lake Charles High School. He was one of the first members...
Lee Guidry
Jun 7, 2018
Lee Guidry, 95, of Highlands, TX, died at 9:48 AM on Thursday, June 7, 2018 in his residence.
Mr. Guidry is survived by his son, Sydney Michael Guidry and Liz Smith; grandchildren, Christy O’Neill and husband Keith and Brian Guidry and wife Holly; and great-grandchildren, Laici O’Neill, Hannah O’Neill, Stormi O’Neill, Savannah Guidry, and Brayden Guidry.
He was...
Harry Layne Hooper
Jun 6, 2018
Harry Layne Hooper, 51, of Moss Bluff, died on Wednesday, June 6, 2018.
He was a graduate of Washington Marion C-O ’86. Harry was a lifelong resident of the Lake Charles area. Harry worked as a construction builder, remodeling homes and repair work. Harry adored his family.
He leaves behind a wife of twenty-seven years, Stephanie Arnold Hooper...
Charlyne S. Wyche
Jun 6, 2018
Charlyne Smith Wyche passed away on June 6 at her home surrounded by her family. She leaves behind a remarkable legacy from the many lives that she touched through her teaching, friendships, church life and community involvement. Her intellect, wit, and genuine caring nature drew people of all ages to her.
Charlyne is survived by her loving husband...
Joe Daigre
Jun 6, 2018
Joe Daigre, 71, of Lake Charles died Wednesday, June 06, 2018 in a local hospital.
Mr. Daigre was a native of Alexandria and has lived nearly fifty years in Lake Charles. He served the US National Guard and worked most of his life as an electrician. His favorite past time was working on or building hot rods, street...
Sonny Reed
Jun 5, 2018
Elroy "Sonny" Reed, 85, passed away at his residence on June 5, 2018.
He was born on July 28, 1932 in Eunice, LA to Elmer and Vera Reed. He will be remembered as a loving husband and father who was generous and had a great sense of humor. He worked for many years as a self-employed mechanic and enjoyed gardening,...
Rebecca Jane Wienken
Jun 5, 2018
Rebecca Jane Wienken, 73, passed away on June 5, 2018 at a local hospital.
Becky grew up in Lacassine, LA and then attended McNeese State University. While in college she married her high school sweetheart and had 7 children. She moved to Texas in 1984 to raise 5 of her children and then moved home back to Louisiana in...
Lee Ann Granger Virgadamo
Jun 5, 2018
Lee Ann Granger Virgadamo, 74, of Sulphur, passed away on June 5, 2018, in a local hospital. She enjoyed gardening, reading, crafting, and her Bible study groups. Lee Ann never met a stranger, loved people, and enjoyed spending time with all her children, especially the grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, Connie Etié and husband Lonnie, Gina Stutes, Cheryl...
Anthony Joseph "Aj" Beatrice
Jun 4, 2018
Anthony Joseph “A. J.” Beatrice, 97, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 3:31 PM on Monday, June 4, 2018 in his residence.
Mr. Beatrice was born September 15, 1920 in Watertown, MA. He served in the National Guard until called to active duty and proudly served with the U.S. Army Air Corp, where he was honorably discharged as a...
James "Jimmy" Andrus
Jun 3, 2018
James “Jimmy” Andrus, 77, passed away on June 3, 2018 to receive his heavenly reward.
Mr. Andrus was born on October, 4, 1940 in DeQuincy, LA to George and Maxine Royer Andrus. He served for 41 years in the Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court’s office, including 14 years of elected service as the Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court. He enjoyed...
Chris Montagne
Jun 3, 2018
Christopher Lynn Montagne, 59, of Sulphur, LA passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018. Christopher, or Chris as he was known, was born on December 16, 1958 in New Orleans to Dr. Ivan and Shirley Trahan Montagne.
Chris was a special needs person, but he did not let that get in the way of him enjoying life and being...
Norris Steven Benoit
Jun 3, 2018
To the best husband and father, I will love you forever, Baby. – Molly.
After a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s, Norris Steven Benoit, 69, died on Sunday, June 3, 2018 in his residence.
Norris was born October 13, 1948 in Welsh, LA and graduated from Grand Lake High School in 1968, where he played basketball and won...
Randall Eric Authement
Jun 2, 2018
Randall Eric Authement, 65, passed away on June 2, 2018 at a local hospital.
Mr. Authement was a native of Lake Charles and attended Lake Charles High School. After high school, he served his country in the United States Air Force. He then served 12 years as a Louisiana State Trooper. After retiring from the state police, he became...
Ben Allen Monroe, Sr.
Jun 2, 2018
Ben Allen Monroe, Sr., 39, of Lake Charles passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018 in Duson, LA.
Ben was born on January 18, 1979 in Lake Charles where he attended Barbe High School. He lived life to the fullest with his determination, his heart of gold, and his love for God. Ben loved his family and working out....
Georgianna Forestier
Jun 1, 2018
Antoinette Georgianna Meche Forestier, 82, died Friday, June 1, 2018, in Groves, Texas in a care facility.
Born in Church Point, Louisiana to Edgar and Onelia Thibodeaux Meche, Mrs. Forestier lived in Church Point until she married her husband in 1961. Together they lived in various locations until settling in the Indian Bayou area. Mrs. Forestier was a...
Dusty Nicole Avery
May 31, 2018
Dusty Nicole Avery, 35, of Moss Bluff passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2018 in a local hospital.
Dusty was born on July 4, 1982 in Sulphur. She was raised in Iowa where she was a graduate of Iowa High School. Following graduation, she joined the US National Guard.
She then furthered her education at Delta graduating with honors....
Pat. H. White
May 31, 2018
Mrs. Pat H. White, 84, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on May 31, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born in Columbus, GA on September 10, 1933 to Harry and Braddis Graham Harden.
Pat was a devoted wife to her husband of 65 years, William Donald White and a mother of three children. She loved to...
