Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Virginia Lee Upshaw
Jul 22, 2014
Virginia Lee Upshaw, 74, of Lake Charles passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Mrs. Upshaw was born on February 15, 1940, in Lake Charles where she was raised and attended Lake Charles High School. She lived in Lafayette and New Iberia for many years before returning to Lake Charles in 2009. Despite her lengthy and challenging illness, her smile...
William David Lagrange
Jul 22, 2014
William David LaGrange, 72, of Lake Charles died at 3:02 PM in his residence with his loving family at his side. David was born in Westlake, Louisiana and has lived in the Lake Chares area most of his life. He was a 1959 graduate of LaGrange Senior High School. After high school, David enlisted with the United States Navy and...
Ray Lewis Collins
Jul 21, 2014
Ray "Fruitcake" Collins 86 of Sulphur passed away on July 21, 2014 in a local hospital. Ray served his country in the U S Navy for a year then entered the Army where he served in the Korean Conflict. He never met a stranger and loved to feed people. Ray enjoyed his time in Holly Beach, fishing, his animals and...
Anthony Bellard
Jul 20, 2014
Tony Bellard of Lake Charles passed away from this life on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at the age of 53 after a short illness. He was a supervisor and machinist for Dubois Sheet Metal being able to fabricate and create a variety of equipment. Tony enjoyed, hunting, motorcycle riding, and cooking, specializing in making his own boudin and sausage made...
Ryland Eugene Robinson
Jul 20, 2014
Ryland Eugene Robinson Jr., 21, passed away Sunday July 20, 2014 at his home in Grand Lake, Louisiana. Ryland was born on February 15, 1993 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Debra and Ryland Robinson Sr. He was a lifelong resident of Grand Lake, Louisiana. He attended Grand Lake High School until transferring to Parkview, in Lake Charles, where he graduated....
Teagan Joseph Allison
Jul 19, 2014
Teagan Joseph Allison, infant son of Deinika Jones and Quincy Jarel Allison, died at birth Saturday July, 19, 2014 at a local hospital. Graveside services will be at 10AM Thursday, July 24, 2014 at Combre Memorial Park. Pastor Glenn Massey of Livingway Pentecostal Church will officiate.
Christopher E. Venable
Jul 19, 2014
Christopher E. Venable. 65, of Lake Charles, died Saturday July 19, 2014 at a local hospital with his family at his side following an extended illness. Chris was born in Lafayette, LA on August 14, 1948 to Earl and Mary Gillard Venable. He was a graduate of Marion High School. He worked in the oilfield industry for many years offshore...
Allan Theodore Peet, Sr.
Jul 19, 2014
Allan Theodore Peet, Sr., 70, of Magnolia, TX, died on Saturday, July 19, 2014 in his residence. Mr. Peet was born February 13, 1944 in Lake Charles, LA and has resided in the Houston, TX area since 1964. Mr. Peet is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Ruby Manuel Peet; son, Allan T. Peet, Jr. and wife Tina of...
Wayne Allen Doucette
Jul 18, 2014
Wayne Allen Doucette, of Vinton, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home with his family at his side on July 18, 2014. He was a graduate of Vinton High School. Following high school, he served our country in the United States Army in Europe. After his military service, he worked in the oilfield industry and was a pipefitter...
Gertrude Silvia
Jul 17, 2014
Anna Gertrude "Pete" Sarvaunt Silvia, 93, of Moss Bluff died at 1:47 PM on Thursday, July 17, 2014 in a local care facility. Mrs. Silvia was born on March 22, 1921 in Lake Charles where she attended Lake Charles High School. She was a long time resident of Moss Bluff where she was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church....
Susan Michele Comeaux
Jul 17, 2014
Susan Michele Comeaux, 50, of Rowlett, TX died at 11:54 AM on Thursday, July 17, 2014 in a Rowlett hospital. Susan was born May 9, 1964 in Frankfurt, Germany, lived in Crowley, Westlake, and Topsy and resided in Rowlett, TX since 1997. She was a 1982 graduate Sam Houston High School and graduated from McNeese State University with her degree...
Irma Ruth Stelly
Jul 17, 2014
Irma Ruth Stelly 85, passed away on July 17, 2014 in a local care center. She was born in Maybeury, WV and a lifelong resident of Sulphur. LA. Irma worked at Columbia Southern prior to raising her children. She helped in the Sunday School Department and volunteered at the Life Center at Henning Methodist Church in Sulphur. Irma faithfully read...
John Vige
Jul 16, 2014
John Larry Vige, 59, of Lake Charles died Wednesday, July 16, 2014 in his residence. Larry was born November 25, 1954 in Ville Platte, LA to John W. and Hazel Vige. John Larry Vige was an avid Saints and LSU fan and enjoyed watching football with family and friends. He loved fishing and driving and competing in drag races. He...
Eugenia O'Neal
Jul 15, 2014
Eugenia "Jean Bertrand O'Neal, 77, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 6:10 PM on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 in a local hospital. Mrs. O'Neal was born December 5, 1936 in Mamou, LA and was a 1955 graduate of Mamou High School. She has lived in Lake Charles since 1956 and previously worked at the Lake Charles American Press, the Calcasieu...
Barbara Ann Irwin
Jul 14, 2014
Barbara O'Neal Irwin, 72, of Iowa, LA, died at 1:00 PM on Monday, July 14, 2014 in Lake Charles, LA with her family at her side. Mrs. Irwin was born February 28, 1942 in DeRidder, LA and lived in Iowa, LA for the past fifty years. She was a 1960 graduate of LaGrange Senior High School, attended McNeese State University,...
Michael James Ardoin
Jul 12, 2014
Michael J. Ardoin of Lake Charles passed away on July 12, 2014 at the age of 64. He was in lumber sales for many years, was a pipeline inspector, a member of the American Welders Society, a Mason, and also involved in the Shriners organization. He loved his family and had a zest for life, living it to the fullest....
Harry John Daigle
Jul 12, 2014
Harry J. Daigle, 70, 0f Lake Charles passed away, Saturday, July 12, 2014 in a local hospital. Harry was a native and life resident of Lake Charles. He retired from Schlumberger after many years of service. Harry was an avid outdoors man and loved to hunt and fish and enjoyed spending time with his lifelong friend Tiny Pittman at his...
Vickie Jean Dupin
Jul 11, 2014
Vickie Jean Miller Dupin, 63, of Lake Charles went on to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 11, 2014 at 11:00 AM with her loving family at her side. Mrs. Dupin was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana and has lived in Lake Charles all of her life. She was a 1969 graduate of LaGrange Senior High School....
Gail Maria Guillot
Jul 10, 2014
Gail Maria Guillot, 53, of Lake Charles, LA died at 3:30 AM on Thursday, July 10, 2014 in her residence. Gail was born April 9, 1961 in Lake Charles, LA, where she was a life-long resident. She was a graduate of Barbe High School and a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Gail was very active with...
