Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Gene Arthur Little
Apr 23, 2018
Gene Arthur Little, 76, of Hackberry passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, April 23, 2018.
Gene was a lifelong member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, serving as an Extraordinary Eucharist Minister and on the Pastoral council. He was a devout Catholic who attended Mass daily. Gene was 4th Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus...
James Melvyn Guillory
Apr 22, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of James Melvyn Guillory announces the passing of a loving son, brother, uncle and friend.
James Melvyn Guillory was born March 15, 1933 and passed away peacefully April 22, 2018. He was a graduate of Fenton High School of which he was the valedictorian of his class. He attended SLI (now...
Reverend Charles E. Dodd, Jr.
Apr 22, 2018
On April 12, 1924 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma a little boy was born to Elbert and Jessie Brown Dodd. He was their only child. When he was two years old his father was called to preach so they lived in Muskogee, Dewey, Davenport and Tulsa, Oklahoma as his father pastored in the Nazarene churches there.
In 1938 they moved to...
Julia Drake Bellow
Apr 22, 2018
In the early morning hours of Sunday, April 22, 2018, Mrs. Julia Drake Bellow, 71, departed this life and was granted her heavenly wings after a lengthy illness. Born in Westlake, Louisiana on July 24, 1946, Julia was the daughter of the late Cornelius and Agnes Orphe Drake. She was educated in Calcasieu Parish Public Schools where she graduated from...
William "Bill" Little, Sr.
Apr 21, 2018
William “Bill” Little, Sr., 79, of Hackberry passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018 with his family by his side. Bill was a native of Hackberry and a member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church where he was a lay minister. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Bill retired from Texaco after 30 plus years. ...
Arleen Schnaath Goode
Apr 21, 2018
Arleen Evelyn Schnaath Goode, 89, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018 in a local hospital, surrounded by her family in peace and prayer.
Mrs. Goode was born in St. Louis, Missouri and has lived over sixty years in Lake Charles. She devoted her life and love to her faith and her family. She met her...
Hilda Marie Norris
Apr 20, 2018
Hilda Marie Norris, 92, passed away on April 20, 2018.
She was born on March 11, 1926 in Alexandria, Louisiana to Romain and Alma Shaw Guillory. She enjoyed being with her family and friends and will be remembered as an avid golfer, once making a hole-in-one; and for her love of traveling, and taking many mother/daughters trips. She also...
Lydia Blair Fruge
Apr 20, 2018
Lydia Blair Fruge, three month old daughter of Kynzzie Fruge and Randy Smith, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018.
Lydia was born January 9, 2018 in Lake Charles and had the sweetest little smile.
Survivors other than her parents, include her big brother, King Fruge; grandparents, Nicole Fruge, Keisha Smith, Frank Dunn and Rocky Benoit; and great-great-grandmother,...
Vicki Moneah Bourgeois-Leblanc
Apr 18, 2018
Vicki Moneah Bourgeois-LeBlanc, 57, of Sulphur passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 in her residence.
Mrs. Bourgeois-LeBlanc was born on May 26, 1960 in Lake Charles where she lived until moving to Sulphur 35 years ago. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School and attended McNeese State University. Mrs. Bourgeois-LeBlanc was a local realtor for more than...
Michael Keith "Bubba" Farris
Apr 18, 2018
Michael Keith "Bubba" Farris, 60, of Lake Charles passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 in a Houston hospital.
Mr. Farris was born on January 5, 1958 in Houston, TX and lived there until moving to Lake Charles 18 years ago. He was a graduate of Spring High School in Spring, TX. Mr. Farris worked for Continental Airlines for...
Irma Mary West Foreman
Apr 17, 2018
Mrs. Foreman died at 4:40 PM, April 17, 2018 at Whispering Oaks Lodge in Lumberton, Texas.
A native of New Orleans, she lived most of her life in Lake Charles. A graduate of St. Joseph Academy in Baton Rouge, she obtained a B.S. degree from LSU and a Masters degree from McNeese State University. She was an educator for...
Shawn Patrick Conner
Apr 17, 2018
Shawn Patrick Conner, 30, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 as a result of an automobile accident. Shawn was a loving husband, son, brother, and friend to many. He will be deeply missed.
Shawn was born to Michael “Mickey” P. Conner and Rhonda Langley Conner on March 28, 1988 at Women and Children’s Hospital in Lake Charles, LA.
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John David Dickinson, Iii
Apr 16, 2018
John David Dickinson, III, John 44 of Carlyss, LA went home to be with the Lord on April 16, 2018. He was born to Genny Gail Vincent Dickinson and John "Dicky" David Dickinson, II on May 24, 1973 in Sulphur, LA. He was a native of Sulphur, and graduated from Sulphur High School and had lived various places throughout his...
William Ream
Apr 15, 2018
William “Bill” Russell Ream passed away peacefully on April 15, 2018 after a brief illness. He was 76 years old.
Bill was born Feb. 18, 1942, in New Kensington, Pennsylvania where he received his early education. Following this he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. These years of service instilled in him...
Tina Collette Hebert
Apr 15, 2018
Tina Collette Hebert, 52, of Grand Lake passed away at 3:18 AM on Sunday, April 15, 2018 in a local hospital surrounded by family and friends.
Tina was born on November 27, 1965 in Lake Charles to Pat and Myrle Hebert. She grew up in Grand Lake where she was a graduate of Grand Lake High School. She furthered...
Sharon Fontenot
Apr 13, 2018
Sharon Kay Fontenot, 57, passed away Friday, April 13, 2018 in Conroe, Texas. A Sulphur native, she had resided in Texas most of her life.
To Sharon, family was everything; from family reunions and listening to French music with relatives to just a simple visit with her loved ones. She cherished memories of Easter, her favorite holiday, especially those...
Barton K. "Bart" Bernard
Apr 12, 2018
Barton K. “Bart” Bernard, 63, of Lake Charles, LA, and recently of Licking, MO, died Thursday, April 12, 2018, of pneumonia-related complications. Surrounded by his loving family, Bart passed away peacefully once removed from life-support equipment, following several days’ effort to restore lung and heart functions.
He is survived by his father, Dale Bernard, sisters Thyra Stovall and...
Reatha Jennell Foster
Apr 11, 2018
Reatha Jennell Garland Foster, 76, of Westlake passed away on April 11, 2018 in a local hospital. She enjoyed watching television and playing games on her I-pad.
Reatha is survived by her husband of 58 years, Jimmy Foster of Westlake; her children, Kathy Jaramillo and husband, Ramiro of Westlake, James Foster and wife Jane of Sulphur, Jerry Foster and wife...
Dorothy Grace Hasha
Apr 10, 2018
Dorothy Grace Hasha, 89, passed away on April 10, 2018 at a local hospital.
Mrs. Hasha was from Lake Arthur, LA and lived most of her life in Lake Charles, LA. She was a toll operator for Bell South Telecommunications. She enjoyed working in her yard, watching game shows, and was an avid reader. Most of all she...
Errol Jude Bollich
Apr 10, 2018
Errol Jude Bollich passed away on April 10, 2018 after a 35 day struggle in and out of the ICU in a local hospital. He loved to ride his motorcycle and was a member of the Retreads Motorcycle Club.
Errol is survived by his wife of 22 years, Diana A. Bollich; 4 children, Lori Rozas, John Deville, Josh Bollich, and...
