Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Catherine Marie Foret
Feb 16, 2018
Catherine Petit Foret, 88, returned to her heavenly home on February 16, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in life and ultimately gave her peace.
Catherine was born to the late Louis and Inez Petit in Belmont, LA and was a 1946 graduate of Lutcher High School....
William P. "Billy" Hardeman, Jr.
Feb 14, 2018
William P. “Billy” Hardeman, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 in a local hospital following a brief illness.
Billy was born on March 21, 1931 to Ruth and William Hardeman, Sr. in Shreveport, LA and moved to Lake Charles at a young age. He was a graduate of Lake Charles High School in 1948 and a...
Anne Elizabeth Farrar
Feb 14, 2018
Anne Elizabeth Farrar, 61, of Sulphur passed away on February 14, 2018 in her residence surrounded by her family. She was in her 40th year of teaching at WW Lewis as an English Teacher. Anne loved her students, past and present and often spoke of them. She headed the Middle School Quiz Bowl for the District and presented at local,...
Rena Eloise Fontenot Stein
Feb 13, 2018
Rena Eloise Fontenot Stein, 89, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 1:48 AM on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Stein was born April 13, 1928 in Bell City, LA, where she attended school, before moving to Lake Charles and graduating from St. Charles Academy. When her children were younger, she was the head chaperone for...
Bernita J. Tramonte
Feb 13, 2018
Bernita J. Tramonte, 85, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 7:38 PM on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 in her daughter’s residence.
Mrs. Tramonte was born June 30, 1932 in Basile, LA, where she lived until moving to Lake Charles in 1948. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, where she was active with the...
Jay Delaney
Feb 13, 2018
Jay Delaney, 52, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family on February 13, 2018, on his birthday and one of his favorite days of the year, Mardi Gras!, after a yearlong battle with cancer.
He was born on February 13, 1966 in Lake Charles, LA to John and Marsha LeBleu Delaney. He graduated from LaGrange High School...
Patricia Joy Dyson Savoie
Feb 12, 2018
Patricia Joy Dyson Savoie, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed from this life on February 12, 2018.
Patricia was born in Dallas, Texas on August 3, 1945 to Anna Marie and Noah Dyson. She loved to spend her time drinking coffee, sewing, knitting, and anything to do with crafting. Patricia had an unbreakable and unforgettable...
John David Gammage
Feb 11, 2018
John David Gammage, 36, of Lake Charles, LA has passed away. John was born in Lake Charles on November 3, 1981, to John and Beverly Manuel Gammage.
John was a graduate of McNeese State University and Sowela Technical College. He was the owner and operator of Gammage Drywall and Paint Company. John was passionate about his music and especially...
Etta Belle Babineaux
Feb 10, 2018
Etta Belle Elmer Babineaux, 98, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 2:30 PM on Saturday, February 10, 2018 in her son’s residence.
Mrs. Babineaux was born August 30, 1919 in Lake Charles, LA, where she was a lifelong resident. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, where she was a Catholic Daughter....
Philip Reed Ledoux
Feb 10, 2018
Philip Ledoux, 57, passed away in a local hospital on February 10, 2018.
He was born on November 27, 1960 in Lake Charles, LA to Walter and Raburn Ledoux.
He had worked for the United States Postal Service before retiring and was an avid day trader.
Those left to cherish his memory include his mother, Mrs. Raburn Ledoux;...
Bennie Lee Monroe
Feb 9, 2018
Bennie Lee Monroe, 85, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 10:59 AM on Friday, February 9, 2018 in his residence.
Mr. Monroe was born February 2, 1933 in Glenmora, LA, where he was a 1951 graduate of Glenmora High School and served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked for twenty-five years as a personnel manager at Cities...
Alan Booth
Feb 9, 2018
Alan Pierce Booth, known to his family as Paw Paw, passed away on February 9, 2018, in his residence with his family by his side. Alan was born on August 28, 1944, to Juanita and Silas Booth in Texhoma, TX, and lived most of his life in Gillis, LA.
Alan was certified in many trades including mechanic and...
Dana Renee Vige
Feb 9, 2018
Dana Renee Vige, 42, passed away on February 9, 2018 in a local care facility.
Dana was a cherished mother, friend, daughter and sister. She was a true artist in everything she did in life. Dana loved to cook for her family and create art in her spare time. She loved being with her family and had a great sense...
Ruth Edwina "Pud" Anderson
Feb 7, 2018
Ruth Edwina “Pud” Anderson, 93, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at a local care facility.
Pud was born on December 18, 1924 in Westlake, LA, to Clementine and Willie Bonvillain. A graduate of LaGrange High School, she was a Rosie the Riveter in the New Orleans ship yard during WWII. Mrs. Anderson...
Ernest James Constance
Feb 7, 2018
Ernest James Constance, 65, of Sulphur passed away in his residence after a short illness with cancer on February 7, 2018. He was born to the late E.J. and Sylvia Constance. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his daughter, Sarah Dawn Constance. He is survived by his sister, Donna Constance; his brother, Archie Constance and (Michelle Fournier);...
Mary "Gege" Pollet
Feb 6, 2018
Mary Gladys “Gege” Mouton Pollet was born March 25, 1929, to the late John Mouton and Elise Dugas Mouton and was the youngest sibling of Denis, Raoul, Thelma, and Theresa Mouton.
Mary was raised in Lafayette, LA, and remained in Lafayette until she was married to her beloved husband of 59 and a half years, Thomas Pollet III, on...
Patrick Donovan Gallaugher
Feb 6, 2018
Patrick Donovan (“Pat”) Gallaugher, 91, died on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at home surrounded by his family, after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dorothy “Dot” Gallaugher, his parents, Barbara Fitzenreiter Gallaugher and Francis Valerie Gallaugher, his sisters Katherine Gallaugher Dunn and Babette Gallaugher Bradshaw, and his brother Frank Gallaugher. He is survived by...
Nolia Maddox
Feb 6, 2018
Nolia Maddox, 80, passed away at her residence on February 6, 2018.
She was born on April 9, 1937 to Edward and Javilie Roy Gauthier in Hessmer, LA.
She will be remembered for her love of cooking, spending time with her grandchildren and family and fishing. She also loved her church family at Friendship Baptist Church where she...
Charles W. 'Sam' Reeves
Feb 5, 2018
Charles W. ‘Sam’ Reeves, 86, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away Monday, February 5, 2018, in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Reeves was born January 23, 1932, in Gillis, Louisiana. He’s the son of Harry Robert and Lucille Jones Reeves. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School and attended McNeese State University where he studied horticulture. His...
