Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Betty Lou Oliver
Jul 25, 2016
Betty Lou Venable Oliver, 73, died Monday, July 25, 2016 in New Orleans at Ochsners Hospital surrounded by her family. Betty affectionately known as Maw Maw, to her entire family lived in Carlyss with her beloved spouse, James Oliver of 54 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Betty enjoyed bingo, the church library,...
Ruby Zeller
Jul 24, 2016
Ruby Ruth Zeller, 91, was called by our Lord to eternal rest on July 24, 2016.
Ms. Zeller was born April 25, 1925 in Frost, TX to the late Thomas and Effie Wright. Ms. Ruby was a hairdresser in New Orleans at John Jay Salons and at Marriot French Quarter. Ms Zeller is most remembered for sharing the Word...
Donna Lee Maier
Jul 24, 2016
Donna Lee McWilliams Maier, 53, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was called home to the Lord on Sunday, July 24, 2016 after a long battle with Melanoma. Donna was born in Sheffield, AL to Charles McWilliams and Dorothy Blankinship McWilliams. She graduated high school from Mars Hill Bible School. She received a bachelor in...
David Lemoine Covert
Jul 23, 2016
David Lemoine Covert, 78, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016. A native of Pennsylvania, David was a veteran of the United States Air Force. While stationed at Chennault in Lake Charles he met his wife. He loved to fish, watch football and western movies. David loved spending time with his family. David previously was a self employed contractor working...
Bobbie Jean Perron
Jul 23, 2016
Bobbie Jean Perron, 71, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016, following a brief illness.
Ms. Perron was born on October 6, 1944 in Lake Charles to Arcelus and Agnes Perron. She was a life-long resident of Lake Charles and a graduate of LaGrange High School. She worked the past forty years for KMI Printing....
Richard Guillory
Jul 22, 2016
Richard Guillory, 74, went home to the Lord on Friday, July 22, 2016 in his residence surrounded by his family. Richard owned and operated Sulphur Pawn Shop until his retirement. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Richard was a devoted member of Our Lady of LaSalette Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus council 8978. ...
An'Driel Jordan Renee Ardoin
Jul 21, 2016
An’Driel Jordan Renee Ardoin, infant daughter of Andrew Ardoin and Kimberly Williams of Vinton, LA, died on Thursday, July 21, 2016 in a local hospital.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 25, 2016 at Benevolent Cemetery in Vinton, LA under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Judson Bazzle O'Brien, Jr.
Jul 21, 2016
Judson Bazzle O’Brien, Jr., 84, died on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at his home in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Mr. O’Brien was born in Estill, South Carolina on December 27, 1931 to Judson B. Obrien, Sr. and Ethel O’Brien.
Mr. O’Brien worked for Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, Lockheed Aircraft, ARAMCO, Willbros Group, Inc. and numerous other...
Mason Quinn Mhire
Jul 21, 2016
Mason Quinn Mhire, 4 year old son of Horace P. Mhire and Doris Oeder Mhire, of Iowa, passed away, Thursday, July 21, 2016 in a local hospital.
Mason was born in Lake Charles and lived in Iowa.
Survivors include his Parents; Horace and Doris Mhire; one brother, Miles C. Mhire; maternal grandparents, Richard and Theresa Oeder; paternal...
Coach Robert G. Hayes, Sr.
Jul 20, 2016
Bob Hayes, 82, of Lake Charles died Wednesday July 20, 2016 at a local hospice with his family at his side following an extended illness.
He was United States Army veteran and native of Kansas. Bob was a graduate of Louisiana Tech, which he had attended on a track scholarship, where he was a miler and became that school’s...
Huey Long "Smitty" Smith
Jul 20, 2016
Huey Long Smith, “Smitty,” 78, of Lake Charles, passed away on Wednesday, July 20th, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.
Born in the Mermentau Cove, the fourth son of Armond and Emma Sarver Smith, Huey moved to Lake Charles at age 6 with his family. He graduated from LaGrange High School and attended McNeese State College.
In 1965 Huey...
Sherrill Louise Lynch
Jul 19, 2016
Sherrill Louise Lynch, 68, of Carlyss-Moss Lake, was called to her Heavenly Home on July 19, 2016. Sherry was born August 9, 1947, in Lake Charles, Louisiana to the late Louis and Bernice “Bun” Schanz Lynch. Others preceding her in death include Florence Schanz, Edna “Ted” Vincent (Holton Hardy), George Dale Schanz (Ruth), Jack Schanz, Sr. (Mildred), Sonny Schanz, Jackie...
Pamela Jean Wright
Jul 19, 2016
Pamela Jean Wright, 59, of Copperas Cove, TX died Tuesday, July 19, 2016.
Pamela was born on August 18, 1956 in Lake Charles, LA to Emory and Elizabeth Fontenot. She enjoyed being around family and her grandchildren the most. Pamela loved gardening and her pets Peanut and Candy.
Those left to cherish her memory are her two children,...
Sandra Kay Rigdon
Jul 19, 2016
Sandra Kay Bushnell Rigdon, 55, passed away Tuesday, July 19 in a local care facility.
Sandra was a loving sister and friend to many and loved her family dearly. She enjoyed crafts and was a very talented artist and amazing cook. Sandra worked many years as a CNA. She loved helping people. She was preceded in death by her mother,...
Silvie Ruth Guidry
Jul 19, 2016
Silvie Ruth Brimingham, Huff, Savell, Guidry passed away on the morning of July 19, 2016. She was born in Booneville, MS on February 7, 1943 and was the 13th child of 16 children. Silvie moved to Lepanto, AR in 1948 with her family. She grew up there and married Harold Huff from Dyess, AR in 1960. Silvie has three beautiful...
Willis Newman Webb
Jul 18, 2016
Willis Newman Webb, 79, of Lake Charles, LA, died Monday, July 18 in his residence. He was born at home near Teague, TX on Mother’s Day, May 9, 1937.
A previous life-long Texan, Webb “jumped the river” to Louisiana in 2012, following a 50 plus year career with newspapers. A 1960 graduate of the University of Houston, Webb began...
Florence L. Miesel
Jul 18, 2016
Florence L. Miesel departed this world to meet her Savior on July 18, 2016 in her residence at 9:45 am. She was born on February 3, 1923 in Brisbin, Pa. She was married to her husband, Victor E. Miesel, on April 21, 1946, and they recently celebrated 70 years of marriage.
Florence is survived by her husband, Victor E. Miesel...
Virgie Annie Mccall Lebleu
Jul 18, 2016
Virgie Annie McCall LeBleu died on July 18, 2016, at her home in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She was born November 12, 1918, the day after World War I ended, the eldest daughter of Thomas W. McCall and Marie Portal McCall, in Grand Chenier, Louisiana. Mrs. LeBleu was a direct descendant of Dr. Milledge McCall, who was the patriarch of the...
Joe Willis Laurentz
Jul 18, 2016
Mr. Joe Laurentz, 35, of Lake Charles passed on Monday, July 18, 2016 at his home.
Joe was a lifetime resident of the Lake Charles area and 1999 graduate of Sulphur High School. He was a well known practical joker and a good friend to have. In his spare time he enjoyed water sports,hunting, fishing, and cooking. Joe was a...
Mary Bush Pennison
Jul 15, 2016
Mary Alma Bush Pennison, 98, of Lake Charles died at 9:45 AM on Saturday, July 16, 2016 in her residence. Mrs. Pennison was born on March 31, 1918 in Weathersby, MS and moved to Lake Charles in 1953 from Ferriday, LA. She graduated in 1936 with honors from Natchez High School where she played basketball for three years. In her...
