Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Megan Marie Ward
Oct 10, 2015
It is with great sadness that the family of Megan Marie Ward, 32, announce her passing on Saturday, October 10, 2015. Megan was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She graduated from LaGrange High School and later earned her Registered Nursing degree from Lamar University. For the last year, she was employed at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. She took pride...
Lena Marie Herrington
Oct 9, 2015
Lena Marie McFarlain Herrington, 87 of Sulphur passed away on October 9, 2015 in a local care center. She was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church in Sulphur. Lena was an artist and enjoyed needlepoint, reading and her flowers. Lena is survived by her son, James Herrington and wife Azumi of Japan; her two granddaughters, Aaliyah Mei...
Eddy Lois Leboeuf
Oct 8, 2015
Eddy Lois LeBoeuf, 91, of Lake Charles passed away Thursday, October 08, 2015 in Richardson, TX. Mrs. LeBoeuf was born in Cameron, LA and has lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Grand Chenier High School and studied two years at Southeast Louisiana Institute where she obtained a degree in Education. She was a...
Patricia June Gore
Oct 8, 2015
Patricia June Olmsted Gore, 82, of Dry Prong, LA, died at 5:30 PM on Thursday, October 8, 2015, in her residence. Mrs. Gore was born June 7, 1933 in Lake Charles, LA, where she lived until moving to North Louisiana to follow her husband's ministry. She was a 1951 graduate of Lake Charles High School, where she served as a...
Dempsey Gerald Jackson
Oct 8, 2015
Dempsey Gerald Jackson, 78, of Moss Bluff passed away Thursday, October 08, 2015 in the comfort of his home. Mr. Jackson was a native of Ragley, LA and has lived most of his life in Moss Bluff. He was a graduate of Ragley High and served the United States Navy. Mr. Jackson retired with twenty five years as a Carpenter...
Donald A Fish
Oct 8, 2015
Donald Alan Fish, 89, of Lake Charles passed away on Thursday October 8, 2015 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. Donald was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. A World War II veteran of the Army, Donald retired from CITGO after 40 years of service. He was a faithful member of First Presbyterian Church. He was...
George Babineaux
Oct 8, 2015
George Babineaux, 92, passed away on October 8, 2015 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family. George was born on May 5, 1923 in Jennings, LA to the late Constance and Annie Babineaux. He was raised in Sweetlake, Louisiana before entering the United States Army in 1943. He served in the 397th anti-aircraft artillery battalion that...
Robert Jones Jr.
Oct 7, 2015
Robert V. Jones, Jr, aka Bob, Uncle Sunny and Popa, passed through the gates of Heaven into Jesus' loving arms on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Harbor House of a rare and aggressive T-Cell Lymphoma. Bob was born in Rochester, NY on September 8, 1947 and was raised a majority of his early years in DeQuincy, LA. Bob was retired...
Tammy Friesner
Oct 7, 2015
Tammy Friesner, 57, went to meet the Lord in her sleep on October 7, 2015 after a day of dancing and celebrating her birthday at Stonebridge Assisted Living. Tammy had numerous loves, such as painting, dancing and karaoke. She also loved to attend church. She was proudly named the ambassador of Stonebridge. Tammy had a huge heart and remembered every...
Marius C. "Day" Lormand
Oct 6, 2015
Marius C. "Day" Lormand, 85, of Moss Bluff passed away at 4:36 PM on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 in a local hospital. Mr. Lormand was born on October 14, 1929 in Indian Village. He moved to the Lake Charles area in 1957. Mr. Lormand served in the US Navy and was a member of the American Legion. He retired as...
John Henry Wilkinson
Oct 5, 2015
John Henry Wilkinson, 66, of Lake Charles passed away Monday, October 05, 2015 in his home. Mr. Wilkinson was a native of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Landry Memorial High School and a member of the 1965 Landry Football State Championship team. He recently retired as a Lab Specialties Technician with 28 years of service from CITGO Petroleum....
Pamela Lafleur
Oct 4, 2015
Pam entered this life on September 24, 1946 born to Charles and Johnnie Mae Parker Riggs. She grew up in Hackberry, Louisiana, and was a 1964 graduate of Hackberry High School. While in high school, Pam was a cheerleader, played basketball, and was chosen as the Homecoming Queen. She also had the honor of being selected as Miss Cameron Parish...
Betty Landry
Oct 4, 2015
Betty Ann Landry, 68, of Sulphur passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015surrounded by her family. Betty was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. She was a loving mother, wife and grandmother. Betty was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Church. Betty is survived by her husband, Gwen Lee Landry; one daughter, Pamela Landry Smith and husband Joshua; one son,...
Wendell Chesson
Oct 4, 2015
Wendell Alton Chesson, 72, of Houston, Texas died on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at Home Sweet Home Assisted Living facility in Houston. Wendell was born on May 22, 1943 in Toomey, LA and was raised in Vinton, LA until joining the United States Armed Services. After serving his country, Wendell owned and managed Greenway Optical in Houston. He was a...
Ann Hart Miller
Oct 3, 2015
Ann Hart Miller, 79, died October 3, 2015, at Rosewood Nursing Center, which became her home in 2007. She suffered from dementia and was comfortable and contented at the time she passed on. Her family thanks the staff for their enduring generosity and exceptional care. Born Ann Hopkins Hart in Lafayette, Louisiana, Mrs. Miller lived her life in Lake Charles....
Virginia Marie Jackson
Oct 2, 2015
Virginia Marie Jackson, 90, went to be with the Lord on Friday October 2, 2015. Virginia was a parishioner at St. Margaret's Catholic Church for 40 years and Saint John Bosco Catholic Church for 19 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. Virginia loved to cook and always made sure everyone got to eat that visited her home....
Melba Lafleur
Oct 2, 2015
There will be a memorial service held on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 2 pm at Sulphur United Pentacostal Church in Sulphur. The family will receive friends from 9 am until the time of the service at the church.
Glen Louis Conner
Oct 1, 2015
Glen Louis Conner, 53, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2015 in his residence. Mr. Glen was born on November 24, 1961 in Lake Charles, LA, to Nelson and Joyce Conner. He loved passing the time by cooking for his beloved family and friends. He also enjoyed the great outdoors while hunting, fishing, and camping. One...
Sheffield Lawrence Royer
Oct 1, 2015
Sheffield Lawrence Royer, 84, went to be with the Lord on Friday October 1, 2015. Sheffield was a longshoreman for 30 years and a faithful member of Grand Lake Faith Temple where he was the song leader for 37 years. He also served as music leader at Southside Tabernacle for 16 years. Sheffield loved the Lord and reading his bible....
Dr. Ted Shope, Jr.
Oct 1, 2015
Dr. Ted Shope, 62, of Longville, LA died unexpectedly Thursday, October 1, 2015 at a local Lake Charles Hospital. He was owner of Bayou South Animal Hospital, the largest veterinary practice in Lake Charles, and specialized in treating horses, cattle and other large animals. He leaves behind a staff of four veterinarians and ten employees who are continuing his legacy...
