Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
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...
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.Â
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...
