Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
George Henery Lovett Jr.
Dec 10, 2023
George Henry Lovett, Jr., born in Lake Charles on September 30, 1959, son of the late George and Mable (Clark) Lovett, Sr., passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023, at the age of 64. George loved all types of music, kids, and coffee. He never met a stranger and was always willing to help anyone in need. Survivors are his brother,...
Andrew James Bushnell
Dec 9, 2023
Andrew James Bushnell, 30, passed away December 9, 2023, in Gallatin Gateway, Montana. Andrew was born January 15, 1993 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and later moved with his family to Lake Charles, Louisiana, where he attended Immaculate Conception Cathedral School, Saint Louis Catholic High School, and graduated from Alfred M. Barbe High School, Class of 2011.
Andrew was gifted with...
David J Abshire
Dec 9, 2023
David J. Abshire, born in Kaplan on February 17, 1931, son of the late Theo Joseph and Emma Marie (Richard) Abshire, passed away December 9, 2023, at the age of 92. Mr. Abshire was a talented musician and played the box guitar with Aldus Roger and the Lafayette Playboys. He owned a construction company for many years and enjoyed his...
Alfred Carter Jr.
Dec 9, 2023
Alfred Carter, Jr., 75, of Lake Charles, passed away suddenly yet peacefully on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Alfred was born on September 6, 1948 to Alfred Sr. and Cora Savoie Carter. Affectionately known as ““Carter” or ”AJ,” to his friends, Alfred supported his friends and community (especially local eateries)....
An Tran
Dec 9, 2023
An Tran, 62, of Lake Charles died Saturday, December 9, 2023 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Tran was born in Nha Trang in South Vietnam to Francis Ho Tran and Anna Tu Thi Tran. At a young age, he identified with his humble patron saint St. Joseph and loved taking care of his family. In 1979, he, by...
Judy Ann Ellender
Dec 9, 2023
Judy Ann Ellender passed December 9, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born December 20, 1955, to Teresa and Jake Ellender of Sulphur, LA. Judy was a loving, colorful and resilient person. She was an avid traveler and a free spirit. She loved her fiancé, children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces, and nephews. She was a hard worker and worked...
Shannon J. Fuselier Sr.
Dec 8, 2023
Shannon J. Fuselier, Sr., 82, of Lake Charles passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023 in Ferriday, LA unexpectedly.
Mr. Fuselier was born on October 11, 1941 in Basile. In 1951, at the age of 10, he moved with his family to Lake Charles where he was a 1959 graduate of Marion High School. He served his country for 2...
Rita Delores Kober Legnion
Dec 8, 2023
Rita Delores Kober Legnion, 82, of Lake Charles passed away at 7:49 AM on Friday, December 8, 2023.
Mrs. Legnion was born on June 28, 1941 in Crowley where she was raised and was a graduate of Crowley High School. She moved to Lake Charles in 1967. In 1987 she began a career at Walmart as a test scanner for...
Steven Ross Myres
Dec 8, 2023
Steven Ross Myres, 47, of Iowa, LA. passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Steven was born in Baytown, TX. on January 21, 1976, to Juanita and Robert Myres.
Although Steven had many challenges in his life he maintained a loving spirit, happy heart and deep love for his family and everyone...
Lorie Bruce
Dec 7, 2023
Lorie Bruce, 84, passed away on December 7, 2023 in a local hospital.
Lorie was born on April 9, 1939 in Kinder, Louisiana to Joseph and Lillian Lormand Buller. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed going on many fun vacations all over the United States with her family. In her...
Geneva Marie Fontenot Window
Dec 6, 2023
Geneva Marie Fontenot Window, 77, of Lake Charles passed away at 7:50 PM on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 in a local hospice facility.
Mrs. Window was born on January 4, 1946 in Ville Platte where she was raised and graduated from Ville Platte High School. She moved to Lake Charles in 1969 where she began a career at the Children’s...
Daniel Nehemias Antunez
Dec 6, 2023
Daniel Nehemias Antunez, 11, of Lake Charles, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday December 6, 2023 following a tragic accident. Daniel a native of Honduras and was a student at Fairview Elementary School where he excelled in his studies. He was a member of the ESL program.He is survived by his mother, Ilcy Antunez, as well as numerous friends and extended...
Billie Nell Hicks
Dec 3, 2023
Billie Nell Hicks, a beloved member of the community, peacefully passed away at the age of 75 on December 3, 2023. Born on August 6, 1948, in Leesville, Louisiana, Billie was the cherished daughter of the late Woodrow “Robbie” Mock and Wilhelmina “Billie” Mock. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Woodrow Mock Jr. and Robert Mock.
Billie...
Arnold Keith Harrell, Ii
Dec 3, 2023
Hayes – Arnold Keith Harrell, II, born in Lake Charles on September 19, 1981, son of Arnold Harrell, I. and Susan Fontenot, passed away December 3,2023, at the age of 42. Arnold attended Bell City High School and was a self-employed landscaper. He enjoyed working in his yard and loved spending time with his son Asher. Survivors are his father,...
Clifford Alan Brooks Sr.
Dec 3, 2023
Clifford Alan Brooks, 68, of Sulphur, passed away at a local care facility on Sunday, December 3, 2023, surrounded by his family. Clifford loved his fishing, hunting, and traveling on cruises with his family. He loved his dog, Karen, who he rescued. Clifford was always on the go, even when he was tired. He liked working with his hands, building...
Tommie Sue Toups
Dec 2, 2023
Sue Toups, 84, of Sulphur, LA passed away on December 2, 2023, in a local hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Sue was born on September 1, 1939, in Newport, AR to Thomas and Stella Morgan. She enjoyed being around her family, especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sue will always be fondly remembered for her loving ways to her...
Johnise Diann Vest
Nov 30, 2023
Johnise Diann Vest was born September 14, 1967, in Baton Rouge, LA. to Jackie and Johnny Hargrove.
She lived the majority of her life in Moss Bluff, where she raised her family with her beloved husband Stan. While Stan worked to support the family, she remained home to raise their two daughters, Dani and Sadie Jo. Above all, family was...
Gavyn Andrew Derise
Nov 30, 2023
Gavyn Andrew Derise, born in Lake Charles on February 5, 2003, son of Lisa Derise, passed away November 30, 2023. Gavyn was a graduate of Parkview High School in Sulphur. He worked as a tire repairman. In his free time, Gavyn enjoyed fishing, studying the ins and outs of vehicles, and being with family and friends. He loved God and...
