Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Randy Floyd Jeffers
Oct 19, 2017
Randy Floyd Jeffers, 56, of Lake Charles made the decision to end his life on Thursday, October 19, 2017 after a courageous and long battle.
Although it saddens us that he is no longer with us physically, we know that he has found the peace that he was searching for. Randy will always be remembered...
Ashley Erin Feldes
Oct 18, 2017
Ashley Erin Feldes began her Heavenly journey on October 18th, 2017, from Costa Mesa, CA. Ashley was born June 17, 1977 in Lake Charles, LA where she lived most of her life. She was a graduate of A.M. Barbe High School where she was on the varsity tennis team four years and was awarded a tennis scholarship to McNeese State...
Virginia King "Gingin" Ayres
Oct 18, 2017
Virginia L. “GinGin” Ayres, 79, of Louisville, KY passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017 in a Louisville, KY facility.
Known to her family and friends as “GinGin” she was a generous
and caring woman who was loved by all.
Virginia was married to John Sanford Ayres and Henry A. Wick.
She was preceded in death by her son,...
Karla Schmidt Mason
Oct 17, 2017
Karla Renee Schmidt Mason, 46, of Chappell Hill, TX, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 in Colorado Springs, CO.
Karla was born July 16, 1971 in Lake Charles, LA, where she graduated from LaGrange High School and McNeese State University with her degrees in Criminal Justice, Psychology and as a Paralegal. She previously worked for Walker Properties before...
Wilma Lafleur Guilbeaux
Oct 17, 2017
Wilma Lee LaFleur Guilbeaux, 83, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. Wilma was born on June 17, 1934 in Elton, LA to A Lee and Mae Duplichan LaFleur.
At the age of 17, Wilma married the love of her life, Herbert Joseph Guilbeaux and they were never apart for their 64 years of marriage...
Sid Corkran
Oct 16, 2017
Hebrews 12:22 “He has gone to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God (the heavenly Jerusalem) to an immense company of angels and souls of just made perfect and to Jesus the Mediator of the new Covenant.”
Sid was a retired paper carrier for the Lake Charles American Press. For forty-five years, he delivered newspapers by bicycle. At...
Kenneth "Mike" Kline
Oct 16, 2017
Kenneth Michael “Mike” Kline, 66, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Monday, October 16, 2017 in his residence.
Mike was born September 1, 1951 in Lake Charles, LA, was a 1969 graduate of Sulphur High School and attended McNeese State University. Throughout the years, he worked for IMTC, Benton Equipment, as a self employed building contractor, Boots Smith and...
Donald R. Blocker M.D.
Oct 16, 2017
Donald Russell Blocker, 83, passed away at home surrounded by the embrace and voices of his loved ones on Monday, October 16, 2017.
Don’s memory will be kept alive through his devoted wife of 40 years, Terry Barnett Blocker; his daughters Pam (Fred) Gibbs and Stephanie (Scott) Potter; his sons Mark and Russell Blocker; the grandchildren he adored,...
Denise Elaine Hughes
Oct 16, 2017
Denise Elaine Hughes, 59, of Lake Charles passed away Monday, October 16, 2017 in a local hospital after a most courageous fight against cancer.
She was born in Port Arthur, TX and has lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Sulphur High School and studied Criminal Justice at McNeese State University. ...
Roxie Broussard
Oct 15, 2017
Roxie Mae Richard Broussard, 75, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 2:00 AM on Sunday, October 15, 2017 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Broussard was born July 23, 1942 in Opelousas, LA, where she graduated from Opelousas High School and attended USL. She has resided the past forty-six years in the Sulphur / Lake Charles areas. She loved...
Iretta Chapman Meeker
Oct 15, 2017
Mary Iretta Chapman Meeker, 81, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017, in her home after a two year battle with cancer. Iretta was born on January 25, 1936, to Yorick and Emily Bertrand Chapman in Ville Platte, LA.
After moving to the Lake Charles area in the 1950’s, Iretta was able to pursue her...
Orville Allen "Mark' Anthony
Oct 15, 2017
Orville Allen "Mark" Anthony, 85, of Moss Bluff, La. moved to Heaven on Sunday, October 15,2017 at Christus St. Patrick's Hospital. Also known as "PaPaw" to his grandchildren and the many kids from his babysitting days. He was born in Sonora,Texas and after high school he joined the U.S. Air Force where he was stationed at Biloxi and then Chennault...
Kenneth Wayne Hunter
Oct 15, 2017
Kenneth Wayne Hunter, 60, of Lake Charles, died peacefully on Sunday October 15, 2017 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.
Ken was born in Houston, Texas and was raised and educated in Lake Charles. He moved to Alabama and worked as owner and operator of Kenneth Hunter Trucking as an over the road truck driver...
Peggy Joyce Lounsberry
Oct 14, 2017
Peggy Joyce Lounsberry, 92, passed away on October 14, 2017 in her residence. She was married for 61 years to the late Rev. John E. Lounsberry, Sr. Peggy took great pride in being a homemaker with her priority being her family and home. She always graciously supported her husband as a Minister’s wife.
Peggy is survived by her two children,...
Bobbie "Grammie" Jean Harmon Monroe
Oct 14, 2017
“Grammie”
Bobbie Jean Harmon Monroe, 58, of Lake Charles went to be with her Lord and Savior at 5:15 AM on Saturday, October 14, 2017 in her residence.
Bobbie was born on December 22, 1958 in Crowley, LA to the late Walter Harmon, Sr and Ferrie Mae Harmon. She was a 1976 graduate of...
Joel Soileau
Oct 13, 2017
Joel Keith Soileau, 61, passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on October 13, 2017.
After graduating high school Joel served in the United States Navy. For around fifteen years he worked as a glass installer for Colonial Glass. His main passion was cars, especially the Nissan 260Z. He was a member of the Z Car Club. Joel...
Samson Guidry
Oct 13, 2017
Sam Guidry, 89, passed away on October 13, 2017 at his residence.
Sam was born in Morse, Louisiana to Lucille LaPointe and Ophey Guidry. He was a World War II Navy veteran, stationed in Guam. Sam married Gerdie Henry from Lyons Point, Louisiana in 1951. They moved to Houston shortly after their marriage, where he learned his trade of...
Elouise D. Greathouse
Oct 13, 2017
Elouise Greathouse, 79, of Lake Charles, died peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2017 in a local care facility surrounded by family and friends.
Mrs. Greathouse was born January 12, 1938 in Goosport, the daughter of Agnes and Raybon Demeritt. She married Arlen L. Greathouse on May 29, 1954 at Bethel Baptist Church. He preceded her in death July 16,...
Lenard James "Peanut" Chesson
Oct 13, 2017
Lenard James “Peanut” Chesson, 63, of Topsy, LA, died at 2:32 AM on Friday, October 13, 2017 in a local hospital.
Mr. Chesson was born November 5, 1953 in Sulphur, LA, where he was raised and lived most of his life until moving to Topsy in 1999. He previously worked as a tanker man on tugboats and most recently...
Glen Dewayne Vaughan, Sr.
Oct 12, 2017
Glen DeWayne Vaughan, Sr., 84, passed away on October 12, 2017 in a local nursing home. He proudly served his country in the U S Air Force, and worked for Citgo Petroleum as a security guard for 16 years. Glen loved riding and caring for horses, working with leather, and spending time with his family and friends.
Glen is survived...
