Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Jared "Jd" Heath Daigle
Sep 13, 2015
Jared "JD" Heath Daigle, 38, died on Sunday September 13, 2015 in a motorcycle accident. Jared had a free spirit and loved his family, he was a hard working mechanic by trade with a big heart who loved to ride his motorcycle and listen to heavy metal music. Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memories are his...
Wilfrid Joseph Lemieux
Sep 12, 2015
Wilfrid Joseph Lemieux, 82 of Holly Beach passed away on September 12, 2015 in Cove, TX. He worked and retired as a boilermaker, then worked for Seafood 2000 in the shrimp and fish industry. Wilfrid is known all over Holly Beach and other parts of Louisiana for his custom cypress furniture. Wilfrid is survived by his son, Harvey Lemieux of...
Mazietta Jane Fruge
Sep 12, 2015
Mazietta Jane Fruge, 80, of Lake Charles, died Saturday September 12, 2015 in a local hospice facility. Mrs. Fruge was a native of Mamou and a life-long resident of the Lake Charles area. She managed the bar at American Legion Post 1 for many years. She enjoyed playing bingo at the CCOA and Coushatta and was a great Gumbo cook....
Harry Jouett
Sep 11, 2015
Harry Coley Jouett, 63 passed away on Friday, September 11, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. Harry was a 1970 graduate of Sulphur High School. He was founder and first fire chief of Houston River Fire Department. Harry was in the Christian motorcycle association and loved to ride his Harley. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Harry ran...
Allie Elizabeth Hebert
Sep 11, 2015
Allie Elizabeth Hebert, infant daughter of Robby and Courtney Hebert, died in her parents arms on September 11, 2015. Other survives include her brother, Tab Joseph Hebert; twin brother, Jude Grey Hebert; grandparents, Eugene Huck and wife Kay of Sulphur, LA and Skip and Lora Hebert of Groves, TX; great-grandmother, Helen Ellzey of Forestburg, TX; along with numerous aunts, uncles,...
Phyllis Ardoin Lebleu
Sep 11, 2015
Phyllis Ardoin LeBleu, 62, of Lake Charles passed away at 12:25 PM on Friday, September 11, 2015 in a local hospital. Mrs. LeBleu was born on May 7, 1953 in Jennings, LA and was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a 1972 graduate of Lake Charles High School where she played the violin and clarinet in the marching...
Frances Lanier Powell
Sep 11, 2015
Frances Lanier Powell, 95, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, September 11, 2015. Mrs. Powell was born in Smithfield, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband, W.G. Powell and survived by 3 children: Bill (Laura) Powell, Judy (Barry) Newton, and Kay (Mike) Lynn: 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Frances graduated from Meredith College and...
Aaron Dees Martin
Sep 11, 2015
Aaron Dees Martin, 33, a resident of New Orleans, was born June 9, 1982, at St. Patrick's Hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He passed away in his residence on September 11, 2015. Aaron was a 2000 graduate of Barbe High School and attended McNeese State University. He was a member of the Contraband Ski Team and was Manager of the...
Myrna Loy Freeman
Sep 10, 2015
Mryna Loy Freeman, 76, of Lake Charles, passed away Thursday September 10, 2015. Myrna was born December 12, 1938 at Exira, Iowa to Orin and Leona Robson. After graduation from Wichita East High School in 1956, she attended Kansas State University at Manhattan, KS. She and Dwight Freeman celebrated 54 years of marriage August 12, 2015. Myrna was a member...
Jimmie Bertrand
Sep 9, 2015
Jimmie Bertrand, 65 of Sulphur passed away on September 9, 2015. Jimmie was a graduate of Iowa High School and lived in Sulphur for 26, years. He worked for Sasol as an operator and served his country in the U S Navy. He was a Christian and believed that Jesus Christ was His Savior. Jimmie is survived by his wife...
Joy Pruett
Sep 9, 2015
Joy Johnette Pruett, 51 of Starks passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 as a result of an automobile accident. Joy grew up in a home of love and laughter. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School. She was employed at Hebert's Store in Vinton. Joy loved her grandbabies. She was an animal lover and loved frogs too. She...
Wade Louis Venissat, Jr.
Sep 9, 2015
Wade Louis Venissat, Jr., 70, a native and life resident of Sulphur, LA, died on September 9, 2015, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Lafayette, LA. Mr. Venissat was the only child of Wade L. Venissat, Sr. and Beulah Lyons Venissat and graduated from Sulphur High School in 1962. He was a trumpet soloist with the Sulphur High School Golden...
Gene Landry
Sep 8, 2015
Gene Landry, 85 of Sulphur passed away on September 8, 2015. He worked for and retired from Citgo as a carpenter. Gene served his country in the U. S. Air Force. Gene is survived by his son, Barrett Landry of Sulphur; three grandchildren, Laura Terziu and husband Joshua, Jonathon Landry and Elizabeth Landry; and 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded...
Jennifer Lynne Manuel Martin
Sep 8, 2015
Jennifer Lynne Manuel Martin, 37, of LeBleu Settlement passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 in a local hospital. Jennifer was born on November 2, 1977 in Lake Charles, LA. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School. Jennifer began working for Roundtree Dodge Dealership upon graduation. She then worked at the daycare at First Church of Christ before working...
Alfred "Gromock" Duhon
Sep 7, 2015
Alfred "Gromock" Duhon, 86, of Sweetlake died on Monday September 7, 2015 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Duhon was a native and life-long resident of Sweetlake. He was an active member of St. Mary of the Lake, where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was well known for raising his...
Darius "Joe" Lee Lavergne, Sr.
Sep 7, 2015
Darius "Joe" Lee LaVergne, Sr, 77, of Sweetlake, LA, died at 8:38 AM on Monday, September 7, 2015 in a local care facility. Mr. LaVergne was born September 15, 1937 in Mermentau, LA and lived in Westlake, LA for a number of years before making his home in Sweetlake for the past forty years. He worked as a bridge tender...
Danny Marshall Foreman
Sep 7, 2015
Danny Marshall Foreman, 72, of Lake Charles, LA died Monday, September 07, 2015 in a local hospital surrounded by his loving family. Danny was born in Lake Charles, LA on March 16, 1943 to Gabriel and Mavy Foreman. Danny enjoyed horses, rebuilding things, and eating at KD's and at Nina P's. He also enjoyed being around friends and family. Danny...
Rebecca Lynn Hooper
Sep 7, 2015
Rebecca Lynn Hooper, 66, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 6:01 PM on Monday, September 7, 2015 in her residence. Ms. Hooper was born November 15, 1948 in Akron, OH. She graduated from Firestone High School in 1966 and the graduated from nursing school as an LPN. She moved to Lake Charles, LA in 1983 and worked for Lake Charles...
Frank James Hayes, Sr.
Sep 5, 2015
Frank James Hayes, Sr., age 82, died Saturday September 5, 2015. During his lifetime, Mr. Hayes enjoyed hunting and fishing. He volunteered as a greeter and worked in the pantry at Glad Tidings Assembly of God and retired as a welder from PPG. Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memories are 5 children; George Hayes, James Hayes,...
Amber Nichole Schooler Dressler
Sep 5, 2015
Amber Nichole Schooler Dressler, 39, of Lake Charles, LA died Saturday, September 5, 2015 in a local hospital. Amber was born on June 12, 1976 to Jim and Pat Schooler in Port Arthur, TX. She was a 1994 Barbe High School Graduate. Amber attended Northeast Louisiana University and graduated from Stage One Hair School. Amber enjoyed sports, shopping, and reading....
