Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Elnora Granger
Oct 9, 2021
Elnora “Nola” Henderson Granger, 92, of Lake Charles, LA passed away early October 9, 2021. She was born August 17, 1929, to the late John and Felicia Henderson in which she was the oldest of six children.
She was a lifelong resident of the Prien Lake Community and member of St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church. She was a member...
Rustin Joseph "Rusty" Romero
Oct 9, 2021
LeBleu Settlement – Rustin Joseph “Rusty” Romero, born in Lake Charles on August 5, 1961, son of Rose Mae Guillory, passed away October 9, 2021, at the age of 60. Rusty, a graduate of Mamou High School and Delta Tech, was the owner of Creative Creations. He was a member of the Christian Knights and was an ordained minister. He...
Bryan Lee Courville
Oct 9, 2021
Bryan Lee Courville, born January 5, 1964, son of John Harry Courville and Catherine Leger Courville, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021, at the age of 57. Bryan was a graduate of Bell City High School and attended McNeese State University. He enjoyed working cattle and spending time with his grandkids. He is preceded in death by his mother, and...
Carter Michael Fontenot
Oct 8, 2021
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these”.
Carter Michael Fontenot, God’s little angel, was welcomed into His arms Friday, October 08, 2021.
Carter brought and received overwhelming love and will forever be remembered in the hearts of his family.
He leaves to cherish his...
Donna Louise Gire
Oct 8, 2021
Lake Charles - Donna Louise Gire, born in Sulphur on December 22, 1953 passed away October 8, 2021, at the age of 67. Donna graduated from Marion High School and attended McNeese State University. Donna worked at head-start as a teacher over 30 years. Hobbies included going to garage sales, loved to gamble, and was a big Saints fan. She...
Dr. Charles O. Bettinger, Iii
Oct 8, 2021
On October 8, 2021, Dr. Charles “Charlie” O. Bettinger, III, 85, passed away after a short illness. Charlie was born and raised in Waco, Texas. After high school, he moved to Austin, Texas where he attend the University of Texas and met his late wife, Cynthia. After receiving his Ph.D. from UT in 1969, he and his family moved to...
Vivian "Tibby" Miller
Oct 8, 2021
Vivian “Tibby” Miller, 93, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 in a local hospital. Mrs. Miller was born on April 21, 1928 to Edras and Olita Stutes Thibodeaux in Creole, LA. She graduated from Morse High School, and started her working career as a nurse in Sulphur, LA.
Tibby was a hard worker in everything she did. She was...
Ida Landry Simon Ledet
Oct 8, 2021
Ida Landry Simon Ledet, 102, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 8, 2021.
Mrs. Ledet was born March 29, 1919 in Mamou, LA, and was a longtime member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Lady’s Auxiliary. She had a love for dancing, playing Bingo, mowing her lawn, fishing, and...
Donald Ray Pierrotti
Oct 8, 2021
Donald Ray Pierrotti, 83, passed away on October 8, 2021.
He was born April 29, 1938 in Mamou, Louisiana, to Valmon Pierrottie and Eleanor Hebert Pierrottie.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers.
Survivors include his wife of sixty years, Patricia Ann Busby Pierrotti; daughters, Cindy (Heidi Overbeek) Pierrotti, Cathy (Terence) Guillory, and Kim (Norris) Chapman,...
Lynda Sue Williamson
Oct 7, 2021
Lynda Sue Williamson, 67, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021. Mrs. Williamson was born on March 16, 1954 to J.L. and Rubye Marie Childress Smith in Shreveport, LA. She was a Special Education Teacher in Cameron Parish for 25 years. Lynda was a hard worker, and a precious child of God who loved her children and family, and spending...
Maria Elena Garcia
Oct 7, 2021
Maria Elena Garcia, 73, passed away on October 7, 2021. Maria worked at Stage department store for 16 years. She resided in Vinton for 20 years. Maria was very giving and always doing for others before herself. She loved unconditionally and never judged.
Maria is survived by her daughter, Graceila Cano and husband, Jose of Vinton; three sons, Valentin...
Mary Grissom
Oct 7, 2021
Mary Anne Grissom was born on October 29, 1929 in Lake Charles, LA to Simeon and Victoria Ogea.
She attended LaGrange High School, graduating class of 1947. She went on to attend McNeese Jr. College, Class of 1949, then earning a teaching degree from Southwestern Institute (currently U.L.L.), class of 1951.
She began her teaching career in Bell City, then...
Cecil Vincent
Oct 7, 2021
Cecil Vincent, 88, passed from this life Thursday, October 7, 2021, at a local care facility. Cecil was a 1952 graduate of Sulphur High School. He retired from PPG/Axiall after 33 years of service as a supervisor. Cecil was also a member of Olivet Baptist Church. He enjoyed working out in his yard, garden, and on his property.
Those left...
Russell Lee Koonce Sr.
Oct 7, 2021
Russell Lee Koonce, Sr Lake Charles – Russell Lee Koonce, Sr., born February 3, 1947, son of the late George Leno Koonce and Hazel (Hargrove) Breaux, passed away, Thursday, October 7, 2021, at the age 74. Russell retired from the Port of Lake Charles as a chief mechanic and was also a retired rice and soy bean farmer. He was...
Marguerite Pousson Robideaux Gros
Oct 6, 2021
Marguerite Pousson Robideaux Gros Lacassine ~ Marguerite Pousson Robideaux Gros, born May 6, 1942 in Lacassine, daughter of the late J.D. and Ida (Bourgeois) Pousson, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at the age of 79. Marguerite attended Lacassine High School and was a CNA. She was a home sitter, and a housekeeper for the priest. Marguerite was Catholic...
Bobby Chiasson Sr.
Oct 5, 2021
Robert Keith “Bobby” Chiasson Sr. was born October 29, 1946 in Jennings, Louisiana to Horace and Ruby Chiasson.
His family relocated to Lake Charles, where he graduated from LaGrange High School, Class of 1964. He then began attending McNeese until he was called to serve his country, enlisting into the United States Air Force. Upon returning from basic training, he...
Wanda Scoggins Moss
Oct 5, 2021
Wanda Lois Scoggins Moss, born on February 26, 1931 in West Monroe, Louisiana, passed away in her home on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, surrounded by her children.
Sweethearts since the age of 13, Wanda married Dr. Lucien Kennedy Moss, Sr., on May 31, 1952. They were married 57 years, until his death in 2009. They had six children: son, Lucien...
Gwen "Gutter" Landry
Oct 5, 2021
Gwen Lee Landry, 76, passed from this life surrounded by family Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Mr. Landry enjoyed life to the fullest with his hobbies which include, fishing, gardening, softball, and winemaking.
Those left to cherish Mr. Landry, are his wife, Theresa Landry; son, Dennis Landry (Vanessa); daughter, Pam Smith (Josh); siblings; Steve Landry, Rose Vincent, Pete Landry, Gralynn Landry,...
Ernestine Toney Siordia
Oct 3, 2021
Ernestine Toney “Tina” Siordia passed away peacefully Sunday, October 3, 2021 in a local hospice facility. She was born December 9, 1929 in Richland Parish, Louisiana to George W. and Ida Mae Conrad Toney. She grew up on a farm in Richland Parish, and graduated from Rayville High School.
Tina retired as a medical transcriptionist after forty-one years of service. ...
Clifford John Broussard
Oct 3, 2021
Bell City – Clifford John Broussard, born on July 2, 1964 in Lake Charles, son of Aristile and Helen (Grisby) Broussard, passed away October 3, 2021, at the age of 57. Clifford was a Catholic by faith. He enjoyed fishing, shrimping, and being with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, John Paul Broussard, and...
