Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Leona Marie Cradeur Elliott
Jul 17, 2020
Leona Marie Cradeur Elliott, 83, of Iowa, LA, died at 9 :45 AM on Friday, July 17, 2020 in her daughter’s home.
Mrs. Elliott was born March 25, 1937 in Big Lake, LA, and lived most of her life in Lake Charles before moving to Iowa over twenty years ago. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and...
Helen Patricia Marcantel
Jul 17, 2020
Helen Patricia “Pat” Marcantel, 87, died on July 17, 2020, while residing at Resthaven Nursing Facility. Pat was born in Oberlin, Louisiana on January 24, 1933. She was a 1951 graduate of Oberlin High School and a 1972 graduate of McNeese State University. Upon completing her degree, she worked as a mental health and substance abuse counselor for the State...
Eva B. Faulk
Jul 17, 2020
Eva Benoit Faulk, 94, of Sweetlake, died at 1:30 AM, Friday, July 17, in a Lake Charles care facility.
Mrs. Faulk was born in Church Point to Armand and Armenia Labbe Benoit and moved to Sweetlake when she was four years old.
She was a homemaker and a faithful member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church where...
Allain Grace Davidson, Jr.
Jul 16, 2020
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Allain G. Davidson, Jr. He went to eternal rest on Thursday, July 16, 2020 after a long valiant battle with an illness.
Allain was born to Allain G. Davidson, Sr. and Ruth Rose Davidson on August 2, 1943 in Plaquemine, Louisiana.
He graduated from Plaquemine High School. From LSU...
Ila Candace Harrington
Jul 16, 2020
Candace passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020 in her residence. She was born on October 3, 1947 to Herman Collin and Bessie Lee House in Lake Charles, LA.
She grew up on a farm in Lake Charles and Kentwood, LA. Candace was a warm and loving Mother and Grandmother. She loved to read and do crossword puzzles. Candace also loved...
Tracy Renee John
Jul 16, 2020
Tracy Renee Keith John, 61, of Longville, LA, died at 7:35 AM on Thursday, July 16, 2020.
Mrs. John was born September 23, 1958 and was a 1976 graduate of LaGrange High School. She lived a number of years in Houston, Moss Bluff and Elton before moving to Longville three years ago. She loved spending time in her yard and...
Verlin Joseph Veronie
Jul 16, 2020
Verlin Joseph Veronie, 89, of Sulphur, LA passed away on July 16, 2020 in his residence with loving family by his side.
Verlin was born on January 2, 1931 to Norris and Sidonie Veronie in Basile, LA. Known as Papaw, Yonk, Old Gator, and perhaps best as the “Master Chef.” He dearly loved to cook for his family and friends....
Dakota Allyn Doc Bonner
Jul 15, 2020
Dakota Allyn Doc Bonner, 29, of Moss Bluff, LA, died on July 15, 2020 in his residence.
Dakota was born July 12, 1991 in Lake Charles, LA. He was well traveled, but his roots were always planted in Louisiana. He worked for Turner Industries Group for a number of years and most recently at Inserve. Dakota lived by the motto,...
Madge Bourque Sonnier Miller
Jul 15, 2020
Marie Madge Bourque Sonnier Miller, 97, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020 in a local healthcare facility.
Mrs. Miller was born May 28, 1923 to Ulysse and Laura Meaux Bourque in Kaplan, LA, the third child of seven siblings. She attended daily Mass with her mother and continued to attend daily Mass as long as her health permitted. During World War...
Mary Rozas
Jul 15, 2020
Mary Helen Rozas, 76, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.
She was born on March 15, 1944 in Crowley, LA to Leonard and Louise Faulk.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and will be remembered as a loving wife and mother. She was employed by Walmart and One Hour Martinizing.
She is survived by her...
Germaine Erie Landry Winn
Jul 15, 2020
Germaine Erie Landry Winn, 93, passed away in a local care facility on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.
She was born on April 6, 1927 in Lake Charles, LA to Robert and Germaine Landry.
She was a Nurses Cadet in World War II and graduated valedictorian from St. Charles Academy in 1944 and from Charity Hospital School of Nursing in New...
Linda Faye Thibodeaux
Jul 15, 2020
Linda Faye Thibodeaux, 69, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 15, 2020 in her home with her family by her side.
Linda was born September 7, 1950 in Ville Platte, LA to Jimmie and Mary “Bertha” Reviere Fontenot. She graduated from Ville Platte High School, and moved to Lake Charles in her early 20’s. Linda loved children. She was an...
Beverly Marie Johnson Royer
Jul 15, 2020
Beverly Marie Johnson Royer
Beverly Marie Johnson Royer, 83, of Lake Charles passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 in her residence.
Mrs. Royer was born on October 7, 1936 in Eunice, LA and moved to Lake Charles in 1947.
She began her career as a bookkeeper and a secretary special events coordinator for the City of Lake Charles...
Alice Herrin Penny
Jul 15, 2020
Alice Herrin Penny entered heaven the morning of July 15th and was greeted by her husband, Ted, and her son, Darrel, and all of her siblings and parents. What a glorious reunion she experienced.
Alice loved children and was the cook at Sale Street Baptist Church Day Care for 30 years. She taught the 3year old class in Sunday School...
Ethel Lemaire
Jul 14, 2020
Ethel “Tot” LeMaire, 88, of Sulphur passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, Jul 14, 2020. She was born in Henry, LA on June 7, 1932. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters, Eucharistic Minister and Greeter, and loved Wednesday Bingo at Our Lady of Prompt of Succor Catholic Church...
Carolyn L. Brice
Jul 14, 2020
Carolyn Brice, 58, passed away at approximately 6:57 am on July 14, 2020 in the comfort of her home in Lake Charles LA.
Carolyn will be leaving behind an endless list of family and friends who will forever miss her and all she has blessed us with.
Carolyn was a light to everyone she ever met. She enjoyed the amazing...
Jerry Lynne Hollins
Jul 14, 2020
Jerry Lynne Hollins, 82, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, devoted mother, wife, and friend, passed away surrounded by her family on July 14, 2020.
She was born on December 28, 1937 in Lake Charles to Mr. Charles Smith and Mrs. Katherine “Biddie” Kimball Smith.
Jerry Lynne attended Fourth Ward, Central School, and Lake Charles High School, graduating with the class of...
Ronald Thibodeaux
Jul 13, 2020
Ronald Aleic Thibodeaux, 70, of Sulphur, LA passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020 in a Baton Rouge hospital.
Ronald was born on January 11, 1950 in Sulphur, LA to Sheldon and Hilma Thibodeaux. He enjoyed playing music, being around family and friends, enjoying his chickens, and watching football.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of...
L. J. Reeves
Jul 13, 2020
L.J. Reeves, 78, of Topsy passed away at 8:42 AM on Monday, July 13, 2020 at his home.
Mr. Reeves was born in Lake Charles and was raised and lived all his life in Topsy and was a graduate of Gillis High School. He was a proud and faithful employee of McManus Construction where he worked for 30 years...
Norris Joseph Dyson
Jul 13, 2020
Norris Joseph Dyson, 84, of Moss Bluff passed away at 2:15 PM on Monday, July 13, 2020 in a veteran’s home in Jennings.
Mr. Dyson was born on September 3, 1935 in Abbeville, LA where he was raised until moving to Orange, TX and moved to Moss Bluff 46 years ago. He served his country in the US Army in...
