Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Margaret Ann Dodson Findley
Jul 10, 2022
Margaret Ann Dodson Findley, born in Durant, OK, on August 2, 1929, daughter of the late William E. “Willie” and Maggie (Crowell) Dodson, passed away in Williamsburg, VA on July 10, 2022, at age 92. Margaret, a graduate of Southeastern State College in 1951, taught elementary school for 7 years in Midwest City, OK. In 1952, she married Charles Nash...
Kathleen "Kathy" Melancon
Jul 9, 2022
Kathleen “Kathy” Melancon, 97, of Lake Charles passed away at 4:22 AM on Saturday, July 9, 2022 in her residence.
Mrs. Melancon was born on March 18, 1925 in Fort Worth, TX where she was raised and resided until moving to Lake Charles in the early 1950’s. She was a life time member of the VFW Axilliary and also belonged...
Shawnette Chenier
Jul 8, 2022
Mary Shawnette Chenier, gained her wings on Friday, July 8, 2022 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Shawnette was born on December 4, 1964 to Merrick and Naomi Chenier in Lake Charles, LA where she was a lifetime resident.
At a young age, Shawnette accepted Christ while attending Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church where she...
Betty Fontenot
Jul 8, 2022
Betty Fontenot, 87, of Carlyss, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022, in her residence surrounded by her family. Betty has resided in Sulphur for 68 years. She loved crocheting, painting, flower gardening, and being outdoors. She enjoyed shopping on Mondays with her daughter, Kay. Betty loved traveling the United States with her husband. Her boys, Edward and Tim followed in...
Will Don Harvey
Jul 7, 2022
“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.” –Acts 2:38
Will Harvey, 83, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 2:49 AM on Thursday, July 7, 2022.
Mr. Harvey was born November 1, 1938...
Carolyn Manuel Vest
Jul 7, 2022
Iowa – Carolyn Marie (Manuel) Vest, born in Elton, daughter of the late Marius and Eve (Darbonne) Manuel, passed away after a lengthy illness, surrounded by family on Thursday, July 07, 2022. Carolyn is survived by her children, Sue DeRouen (Ken) of Bell City, Gay Talbot (Tommy) of Iowa, Clay Vest (Jennifer) of Iowa, and Stan Vest (Johnise) of Gillis;...
Marcus Alan Morgan
Jul 7, 2022
Marcus A. Morgan, 47, of Grand Lake, LA, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 7, 2022.
Marcus was born February 4, 1975 in Lake Charles, LA, and was a lifelong resident of Grand Lake. He was a 1994 graduate of Grand Lake High School, where he played basketball and ran track, winning a state championship in Discus. After graduation, Marcus...
Pastor Harry Charles Stewart
Jul 6, 2022
Pastor Harry Charles Stewart, 87, of Lake Charles, LA went home to be with the Lord on July 6, 2022. Harry was born in Hartford, WI on November 17, 1934. He was married on January 26, 1957, to his beloved Elaine Katherine Kazirod Stewart who preceded him in death July 4, 2015. He later married his second love Elsie Wamsley-Stewart...
William "Bill" Harper Ferguson, Sr.
Jul 6, 2022
William “Bill” Harper Ferguson, Sr. passed away July 6, 2022.
He was a native of New Orleans and graduated from De La Salle High School. He went on to graduate from The University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette in 1973. He worked as a special agent for the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for over thirty-five years.
He married...
James Patrick Koppie
Jul 6, 2022
James Patrick Koppie, 72, of Sulphur passed away on July 6, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of Johnson Bayou and a graduate of Johnson Bayou High School. James worked in the oilfield for Chevron for several years, then began working for New Park Drilling where he retired.
James is survived by his two sons, Jessie...
Eleanor Annelle Lyons
Jul 5, 2022
Eleanor Annelle Lyons, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 in a local care facility. Â She was born on July 6, 1930 to Roy and Hilda Kaough in Lake Charles, LA.
Eleanor was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana. She graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1948, where she was a proud member of the Kilties.  ...
Anna Lois Smythe
Jul 5, 2022
Iowa – Anna Lois Smythe, a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, born in Lake Charles on April 26, 1935, daughter of the late Joseph and Mamie (LeBleu) Breaux, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at age 87. Anna’s dream was to be a wonderful mother, and that she was. Her children “rise up and call her blessed.”...
Camay Creel
Jul 4, 2022
Camay Sue Johnson Creel gained her heavenly reward on July 4, 2022 with her beloved family and friends by her side. She was known for her fervent prayer life, deep friendships, quick wit, gentle spirit, and wise counsel. Her life was a living testimony, and she loved to share the goodness of God with everyone who crossed her path.
Camay...
Clarence Dale Fontenot, Sr.
Jul 4, 2022
Clarence Dale Fontenot, Sr., 73, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022 in his residence. Mr. Fontenot was born on July 7, 1948 in Eunice, La to Eugee and Eva (Aymond) Fontenot. He was a big Saints fan and loved LSU. Clarence was very social and enjoyed dancing, music and impersonating Elvis, hence the name “Dalvis”.Â
Left to cherish...
David "Mutt" Lyons
Jul 4, 2022
David “Mutt” Lyons, 92, of Sulphur, LA passed away on July 4th, 2022, in a local care facility surrounded by his loving family.
Mutt was born on February 12, 1930, in Westlake, LA to Jefferson and Nora Lyons. He enjoyed fishing and gardening in the great outdoors. Mutt could always be found at any sports event cheering on his children,...
Nathaniel Tarelle Cloar
Jul 4, 2022
Nathaniel Tarelle Cloar, 23, of Westlake passed away at 3:30 PM on Monday, July 4, 2022 in his residence.
Nathaniel was born on January 28, 1999 in Lake Charles. He was raised in Merryville and moved to Westlake where he graduated from Westlake High School. Nathaniel loved traveling and especially loved his time in Colorado. Nathaniel was very enthusiastic towards...
Mildred Theresa Arendt
Jul 3, 2022
Mildred Theresa Arendt was the oldest of five children born to Ervin and Agnes Arceneaux. She was born November 30, 1925 in Castille, LA.
Her family relocated to the Lake Charles area when she was five years old. During World War Two she took a job serving her country as a riveter at Lake Charles Air Base. While attending a...
Newellyn Ann Naumann Roberts
Jul 2, 2022
Newellyn Ann Naumann Roberts, 88, of Moss Bluff, LA, passed away at on Saturday, July 2, 2022 in her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Roberts was born November 28, 1933 in Lake Charles, where she grew up and graduated from Lake Charles High School. She retired from Chase Bank, where she worked in banking for many years. One...
William Anthony Jones
Jul 2, 2022
William Anthony Jones 81, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022, in his residence.
William was born on March 4, 1941, in Lake Charles, LA to the late Ani Walter Jones and Thelma Griffin Jones. He joined the Army and served 1967-1968, 1970 – 1971 these are tours in Vietnam. He celebrated his 81st birthday surround...
Greg Allen Stoddard
Jul 2, 2022
Greg Allen Stoddard, 62, passed away suddenly at his daughter’s home in Lake Charles on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Greg was born on January 9, 1960, in Lake Charles, La.
Greg was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He was a hard-working man that had his own construction company, Stoddard Contracting. He loved cooking, spending time with family and...
