Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Melissa Renea Nunez
May 16, 2022
Melissa Renea Nunez, 48, passed from this life Monday May 16, 2022. She was an LPN nurse by profession, but her real job was raising her kids. Melissa loved to hunt and fish with her husband. She was very family oriented, kindhearted, and loving. Melissa loved to cook and feed her family and friends.
Those left to cherish her memory...
Charlotte Renee Picard
May 15, 2022
Charlotte Renee Picard, 64, of Sulphur, passed peacefully from this life surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Charlotte loved cooking and like all good cooks she loved feeding people who came by her house. Always a straight shooter, she never held back saying her piece to you but never failed to feed you afterward. She was...
Oren Joseph Harrington, Jr.
May 14, 2022
On May 14, 2022, Oren Joseph Harrington, Jr., 74, passed away at his residence in Ragley, Louisiana.
Oren was born on July 3, 1947, in Algiers, Louisiana to Oren Joseph Harrington, Sr. and Annie Mae Menard Buteaud. In 1965, he graduated from Henry High School where he played the trombone in the school band and competed on the basketball...
Samuel R Morrison
May 14, 2022
Samuel R. Morrison, 93, of Westlake, LA passed away on May 14, 2022, in a local hospital surrounded by his loving family. Samuel was born on November 29, 1928, to Levi and Sallie Dawson Morrison in Jackson, LA.
Sam was a member of Bellview Baptist Church in Westlake, LA, American Legion post # 407, Westlake Masonic Lodge # 443...
Sarah Elise Manning
May 14, 2022
Sarah Elise Manning, 30 years old, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022 at her home in Scottsdale, AZ. She was born on February 14, 1992 to James G. Manning, III and Leah Boswell Bossano in Lake Charles, LA.
Sarah was a 2010 graduate of Saint Louis Catholic High School where she completed her French Immersion studies of 13 years. She...
Clarence "Michael" Swire
May 12, 2022
Clarence “Michael” Swire
December 23, 1950 – May 12, 2022
Michael Swire ,71, of Carlyss, LA passed away May 12, 2022, at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX.
Michael was born December 23, 1950, to Clarence J. Swire and Dorothy Mae Chasson Harrington. He was a 1970 graduate of Sulphur High School.
In 1982, Mike got a job...
John Francis Millet
May 12, 2022
On May 12, 2022, the life of John Francis Millet ended on this earth and his first day in Heaven began. John was born on December 4, 1946 in Lake Charles to Professor and Mrs. Donald J. Millet, Sr. He grew up in Lake Charles and attended LaGrange High School, graduating in 1964. He attended McNeese and graduated in 1974...
Kevin Davies
May 12, 2022
Kevin Davies, 51, of Lake Charles passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 12, 2022 in his residence.
Kevin was born on September 24, 1970 in Lake Charles where he resided all of his life and graduated from Barbe High School. He furthered his education at Sowela Technical Institute. Kevin worked for and was an owner of the family oil field...
Michael Oquain
May 12, 2022
Michael Shane O’Quain, 65, of Sulphur, LA passed away on May 12, 2022, in a local care facility. Michael was born in Sulphur, LA to Jarsen and Lula- Mae O’Quain.
Michael loved the Lord and reading his Bible. Michael was also very proud to serve in the Marine Corps for his country.
Those left to cherish his memory...
Mable Thibodeaux
May 11, 2022
Mable Louana Primeaux Thibodeaux, 99, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 in her residence.
Mrs. Thibodeaux was born January 21, 1923 in Lowry, LA and was a graduate of South Cameron High School. She was a lifelong resident of Creole and Lake Charles. Mrs. Thibodeaux was a very active member of Our Lady Queen...
Charles "C.J." Louaillier, Jr.
May 11, 2022
C.J. Louaillier, Jr., 75, of Lake Charles, passed away on Wednesday May 11, 2022 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.
C.J. was a native of Lake Charles and a 1966 graduate of LaGrange High School. Immediately following his high school graduation, he enlisted and honorably served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam...
Beau Hodge, Jr.
May 11, 2022
On Wednesday, May 11, 2022, Beauford “Beau” Elliott Hodge, Jr., devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 78.
A longtime resident of Westlake, LA, Beau will be fondly remembered for his adventurous spirit, corny jokes, passion for fishing, and unrivaled sweet tooth. He was a fun-loving, kindhearted man who will be missed by many.
He loved...
Shelby Lee Fruge
May 11, 2022
Shelby Lee Fruge, 62, of Lake Charles passed away at 9:33 AM on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 in a local hospice facility.
Mr. Fruge was born on March 4, 1960 in Sulphur and was raised in Lake Charles where he was a graduate of LaGrange High School. He resided in Virginia, where he met his future bride, from 1984 until...
Wayne Fails
May 10, 2022
On Tuesday, May 10, 2022, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Wayne Fails, was called home by His Lord. He was born on July 27, 1933, in Beaumont, Texas to George Thomas Fails and Mittie Grace Vick Fails.
Wayne retired from Gulf States Utilities after 36 years of employment as a Communications Foreman. He also was a Navy Veteran...
Leola Guillory
May 10, 2022
Leola Guillory, 102 years old, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022. She was born on September 15, 1919 to Elton and Aza Fontenot Ardoin in Ville Platte, LA.
Leola grew up in Vidrine, LA. She graduated from Evangeline High School where she played tennis. She was a Pink Lady at St. Patrick Hospital for ten years. She was at her...
Charlotte Franklin
May 9, 2022
Charlotte Elizabeth Franklin, 58, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022 at a local hospital. Charlotte was born June 19, 1963 in Lake Charles, La to Harold and Mary Biedsoe Guidry.
Charlotte enjoyed working in her garden, she had a green thumb. She was an excellent cook and loved her grandbabies and enjoyed spending time with them.
Left to...
Bradley J. Manuel
May 8, 2022
Bradley John Manuel was born November 16, 1937 in Lacassine, LA to the late Maxille and Elsie Mary Manuel.
He was a graduate of LaGrange High School, class of 1954. He began attending college, majoring in Nursing before he answered the call to serve his country. He enlisted into the United States Army in 1961, serving honorably until 1964.
Following...
Leroy Phillips, Sr.
May 8, 2022
Leroy Phillips, Sr. was born by a midwife to Margaret Thomas and Jerry Phillips, Jr. in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on October 15, 1948. He began his eternal relationship with God at a very young age while worshiping at Christian Baptist Church in Lake Charles. Leroy started working with his Uncle Dave on the ice truck while in school and at...
Sadie Ruth Fontenot
May 8, 2022
Sadie Greenlee Fontenot, 91, passed away on Sunday, May 8th surrounded in love by her family. A longtime resident of Sulphur, Louisiana but spent many joyous years in Hackberry, Louisiana.
She was a devoted Catholic who served her community with faith and grace. Sadie was a constant beacon of patience and compassion, spending a lifetime caring for those around her.
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Tanas "Joe" Newman
May 8, 2022
Joe Newman, 77, of Lake Charles, passed away on Sunday May 8, 2022 at his home after an extended illness.
Joe was a longtime resident of Lake Charles, where he attended Marion High School. He retired as a maintenance specialist from the Calcasieu Parish School board, having last worked at Barbe High School for many years. In his younger years,...
