Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, 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,...
Marlin Mitchell
Oct 10, 2021
Marlin Mitchell, 83, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 in his residence. Mr. Mitchell was born on September 18, 1938 to James Delbert Mitchell, Sr. and Rrene West Mitchell, in Spur, Texas. Marlin was an avid fisherman, loving grandfather and a foster parent for 28 years. He was a carpenter, a jack of all trades and loved watching football. ...
Forrest L. Reber
Oct 10, 2021
Forrest L. Reber Woodville, Texas – Forrest L. Reber, born March 9, 1934, in Auburn, PA, son of the late Lee Reber and Agnes Fidler, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 10, 2021, at the age of eighty-seven. Forrest, a 20-year veteran of the U. S. Airforce, served two tours in Vietnam. He was a carpenter by trade and enjoyed golf...
Garrett Joseph Taylor
Oct 9, 2021
Garrett Joseph Taylor, age 25 of Kingwood, TX met his Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 12:42p in MHTW Medical Center in The Woodlands, TX.
Garrett was the first child born to Glenn and Linda Taylor on October 22, 1995 in Lake Charles, LA. He was a 2015 graduate of Kingwood Park High School and was currently...
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...
