Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Dorothy Ferne Cummings
Oct 19, 2021
Dorothy Ferne Cummings was born September 7, 1927 in Englewood, Colorado, She was 94 years old and peacefully fell asleep in death at home with her children by her side on October 19, 2021.
She grew up with her parents and five older sisters on a homestead in eastern Colorado. After graduating high school she moved to Colorado Springs...
Deirdre Ann Culhane
Oct 19, 2021
Deirdre Ann Culhane, 63, of Lake Charles, took her final rest on October 19, 2021, at home, after a courageous battle with small cell lung cancer.
Deirdre was born February 28, 1958, in Buffalo, NY to William Culhane and Elizabeth Martinez. She loved to travel and lived her life to the fullest, in her healthier years.
Deirdre is...
Lisa Katherine Searcy
Oct 18, 2021
Lisa Katherine Searcy, 59, of Lake Charles passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021in her residence.
Lisa was born on September 25, 1962 in Puerto Rico. Being in a military family, she lived in several places both in the states as well as in other countries. In 1977 she moved to Lake Charles where she currently resided.
Those left...
David Buck Stewart
Oct 18, 2021
David Buck Stewart, 68, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 in a local hospice facility. David was born on October 18, 1953 to Paul G. and Inez Hodge Stewart in Lake Charles, LA.
David was employed by the engineering firm of Meyer & Associates, Inc. as a Designer for fifty years. He was an avid fly fisherman. He enjoyed...
James Carrol Stine
Oct 18, 2021
James Carrol Stine, 69, passed away on October 18, 2021, in a local hospital. James loved working with his hands and fixing things. He was a mechanic at heart. James was a member of Light of Life Church. He was loved by his family and all who knew him.
James is survived by his children, Heather Reinholt, Jamie Stine...
Alvin Joseph Ogea
Oct 18, 2021
Alvin Joseph Ogea, 88, of Sulphur, LA passed away peacefully in a local care center.
Alvin was born on December 2, 1932, in Lake Charles, LA to Sanders and Grace Ogea. He enjoyed his time in the great outdoors over the years crabbing, duck hunting, and running track when he was in High School at LaGrange. Alvin served his...
Darryl Wayne Fontenot
Oct 17, 2021
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Darryl Wayne Fontenot announces his passing on Sunday, October 17, 2021, in a local healthcare facility at the age of 73.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 1, 2021, from 5:00 until 8:00 pm, with a rosary to begin at 6:00 pm, at the Johnson Funeral Home...
Donald Ray Fontenot
Oct 17, 2021
Donald Ray Fontenot, 61, of Sulphur, LA, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 in his residence.
Mr. Fontenot was born February 14, 1960 in Kinder, LA and was a 1978 graduate of Westlake High School. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and in the U.S. Army, where he served as a Scout, training alongside the Army Rangers. ...
Wilma Manuel
Oct 17, 2021
Wilma Anne Chaisson Manuel, 88, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 1:37 PM on Sunday, October 17, 2021 in her residence.
Mrs. Manuel was born January 10, 1933 in Welsh, LA and has lived in Lake Charles for over sixty years. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Mrs. Manuel was a member of the Cajun French Music...
Allen Lawrence Rogers
Oct 16, 2021
Allen Lawrence Rogers, 84, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 in a local healthcare facility.
Mr. Rogers was a born March 12, 1937 in Grand Lake, LA and lived most of his life in South Lake Charles. He was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School. He served the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and...
Raul E. Varela, M.D.
Oct 16, 2021
Dr. Raul Enrique Varela, 77, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 16, 2021 in Dallas, TX.
Dr. Raul Varela dutifully served the Lake Charles community for more than forty years as a Doctor of Rheumatology and Internal Medicine. He spent his professional career improving the quality of life for many in Southwest Louisiana....
Donald Soirez
Oct 16, 2021
Donald Soirez, 59, of Hackberry, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021, in his residence. Donald was a retired electrician. He loved to play bingo and was a big fan of sports.
Donald is survived by his stepmother, Sadie Soirez; three sisters, Lois Soirez, Kattie Toups and husband, Terry of Hackberry and Donna “Sissy” Hebert and husband, Richard of Devers,...
Todd Eric Mere
Oct 14, 2021
On October 14, 2021, Todd Eric Mere, 47, of Sulphur, LA, entered eternal life into the arms of Christ.
Todd was born July 18, 1974, to Claby, Jr. and Julie Mere in Lake Charles, La. He was the last of four boys and completed their family. He was a mischievous young man and always was the clown of the party. ...
Ralph Eugene Vincent
Oct 13, 2021
Ralph Eugene Vincent, 69, of Sulphur, LA passed away on October 13, 2021, in his residence.
Ralph was born on June 22, 1952, in Sulphur, LA to Melvin and Delores Vincent.
Ralph’s greatest joy the past few years was being “Paw” to his grandson William. In addition to that he enjoyed being outside working in his yard and...
Ruth Vinson
Oct 13, 2021
Ruth G. Vinson 93, of Sulphur, La, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, in her residence, Stonebridge Assisted Living. She enjoyed reading books, watching TV, and enjoying her quiet time.
Ruth is survived by her only child, Dianne Wolfe and (Gaylen) of Royce City, Tx.; and one grandson, Bryan J. Wolfe of Dallas Tx.
Cremation has been entrusted to...
Robert Wayne Huckeba
Oct 11, 2021
Robert Wayne Huckeba, 74, of Sulphur, LA, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 11, 2021 in his residence.
Mr. Huckeba is survived by his wife of thirty-two years, Vickie Greer Huckeba of Sulphur, LA; children, Kevin Huckeba and wife Katrina of Arnaudville, LA, Shannon Huckeba and girlfriend, Karen Newman of Humble, TX, Lisa Henry and husband Jeremy of Sulphur, John...
Jay Ralph Jacobs
Oct 11, 2021
Jay Ralph Jacobs, 62, of Lake Charles passed away on Monday, October 11:2021 in his residence.
Mr. Jacobs was born on March 24, 1959 in Lake Charles where he was raised and was a 1977 graduate of Lake Charles High School. He furthered his education at McNeese State University before joining the United States Air Force. Mr. Jacobs made a...
George Nathan Murrell
Oct 11, 2021
George Nathan Murrell, 96 years old, of Sulphur entered the gates of Heaven on October 11, 2021, at his home in Sulphur, LA. He died of a natural death.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Murrell, & Emelia Benoit Murrell; his loving wife, Mary Joyce Venable Murrell; his son, Kelvin Neil Murrell; his siblings, Gernsie Leger, Wayne...
Billie Faye Brashear Rossiter
Oct 11, 2021
Billie Faye Brashear Rossiter, 67, of Lake Charles, LA, was received into heaven at 3:45 PM on Monday, October 11, 2021 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Rossiter was born December 14, 1953 in Lake Charles, LA, where was a 1973 graduate of Barbe High School and a member of their first graduating glass. She was always giving of herself and...
Byron "Sonny" Hartwell Prather
Oct 11, 2021
Byron “Sonny” Hartwell Prather, 84, of Lake Charles passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 in a healthcare facility in Pearland, TX.
Mr. Prather was a resident of Lake Charles for forty-three years. He was a native of Church Point, LA where he was raised on his family farm and was a 1955 graduate of Church Point High School. Shortly thereafter,...
