Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Pastor Stephen Tyrone Perry
Feb 8, 2019
Stephen Tyrone Perry, 66, of Lake Charles passed away at 8:09 AM on Friday, February 08, 2019 in his residence.
Pastor Perry was born on February 2, 1953 in Covington, KY and was raised in Erlanger, KY where he graduated from Lloyd Memorial High School. After marrying his high school sweetheart, Patricia Sue Burgess in 1973, he continued his education...
Rodger Dale Stevison
Feb 7, 2019
Moss Bluff - Rodger Dale Stevison, 69, passed away on February 7, 2019 at his residence.
He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Binnie Bennett Stevison; and sons, Shaad Stevison and Steven Hagar.
A private graveside service will be held at Miller Cemetery in Cottonwood, LA under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff.
Tillie Natali Lungaro
Feb 6, 2019
Tillie Natali Lungaro, 88, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 10:12 PM on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Lungaro was born February 3, 1931 in Iowa, LA, where she graduated from high school. She worked as the owner / operator of Tillie’s of Lake Charles for forty-one years. She was a member of the Buccaneers and...
Brian Kevin Moore
Feb 6, 2019
Brian Kevin Moore, of Sulphur, passed from this life on February 6, 2019. Brian was born in Sulphur, November 2, 1972, to Billy W. and Patricia Moore. He was well known as a local musician. Music was his passion. Brian was also known for his tender heart, smiles, and hugs.
He is survived by his mother, Patricia Anne Moore; his...
Carolyn "Coco" Condos
Feb 6, 2019
On February 6th, 2019, Carolyn “Coco” Condos, age 72, died at home from ovarian cancer.
Born in Washington, D.C., she was a practicing attorney before moving with her husband to Lake Charles from San Antonio, Texas.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, William R. Condos, Jr., M.D.; son John Reynolds Condos, Ph.D. and wife Shannon Cormier Condos;...
Nancy Naff Wyman
Feb 5, 2019
Nancy Naff Wyman, 98, of Lake Charles, died at Harbor Hospice on February 5th, after a brief illness.
Nancy was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Beatty Martin, her step-father who raised her, Charles Leland Martin, her father, Joseph Jonathan Naff, an infant brother, John Naff, a half-brother, Joseph Naff, and her aunt, Katherine Beatty Harmon (Frank).
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Andrea Michelle Weldon
Feb 4, 2019
Andrea “Mickie” Weldon, 62, formerly of Cameron residing in DeQuincy, passed away on February 4, 2019 in a local hospital surrounded by her family. Andrea enjoyed being around her family, cooking, decorating cakes, and receiving treasures from estate sales from her baby sister.
Mickie is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Doyle Weldon; two children, Doyle “Bear”...
Ray Bourque
Feb 4, 2019
Ray Garland Bourque, 71, passed away on February 4, 2019 in Moss Bluff, Louisiana.
Ray was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on March 18, 1947. After graduating from Sam Houston High School, Ray married his sweetheart, Janie Scott Bourque. Ray worked as an estimator for various construction companies before entering the ministry in 1983. He served as Minister of Education...
Terry Gaudet
Feb 3, 2019
Terry Dale Gaudet, 67, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019, in a local hospital.
Terry was a graduate of Jennings High School and Southeastern Louisiana University. He later graduated from LSU with a master’s degree in education administration. Terry taught at Elton High School, Bunkie High School, LaGrange High School and Sulphur High School. He served as assistant...
Wanda Fern Grantham Vezinat
Feb 3, 2019
Wanda Fern Grantham Vezinat passed away on February 3, 2019 at the age of 73 in Landmark of Lake Charles Nursing Home. She will be greatly missed.
Wanda enjoyed spending time with her family, a good Cotton burger, reading and Lifetime movies.
Wanda is preceded in death by her mother, Christine Grantham and grandson Justin Breaux.
Those left to cherish...
Petra Radel
Feb 3, 2019
Petra Radel, 54, of Moss Bluff passed away unexpectedly at 10:18 AM on Sunday, February 3, 2019 in route to a local hospital.
Petra was born on February 18, 1964 in Cuxhaven, Germany where she graduated high school and resided until moving to the United States in 1996. She attained a degree in business and held positions for several businesses...
Auburn "Butch" Vincent
Feb 2, 2019
Auburn “Butch” Vincent, 77, passed away on February 2, 2019.
Mr. Vincent worked as the Garage Foreman for over 30 years for PPG before retiring with them. He loved and missed his job very much and was instrumental in the company’s production. Mr. Vincent was a master mechanic. He loved birds of prey, his cats, dogs, his pot belly pig,...
Joann Thorson Dimmick
Feb 1, 2019
Betty JoAnn Thorson Dimmick, called JoAnn, died on Friday, February 01, 2019 in a local hospital. Born January 20, 1930, at La Crosse, Wisconsin, she was the second child of Alvian Reynard Thorson and his wife Beatrice Anna “Babe” Houska. Most of her childhood was spent in Glen Rock, New Jersey, where she enjoyed being a Girl Scout. Her family...
Leo J. Wheeldon, Jr.
Feb 1, 2019
Leo (L.J.) Wheeldon, 83, passed away February 1, 2019, at his residence following a brief illness.
Mr. Wheeldon was born in Lake Charles, LA and lived many years in Lake Charles, LA, Kemah, TX, Houston, TX and Sulphur, LA, He was a graduate of Lake Charles High School, and attended McNeese State University and the University of Houston. Leo was...
Ruth Ingeborg May Niles
Jan 31, 2019
Ruth Ingeborg May Niles, 86, of Eunice, LA died Thursday, January 31, 2019 in a Eunice healthcare facility.
Mrs. Niles was born in Nurnberg, Germany where she was raised, educated and met and married her husband and love of her life, an American soldier, Josh Lee Niles. On their first date, Josh Lee rode a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Following the...
Lillie Mae Dickinson Burnett
Jan 31, 2019
Lillie Mae Dickinson Burnett passed away peacefully in her home on January 31, 2019. Born on May 9, 1929 in the Bayou D'Inde area, she was a lifelong resident of Sulphur, Louisiana. Lillie Mae retired from Olin Chemical in 1991 after 41 years in the accounting department. She was instrumental in obtaining electrical and telephone service for the Bayou D'Inde...
Robert Lee Mcdonald Ii
Jan 30, 2019
Robert Lee “Bobby” McDonald, II, 69, of Westlake died Wednesday, January 30, in a local hospital.
Mr. McDonald was born in Jennings, LA, lived many years in California and has lived most of his life in Westlake. He was a graduate of Westlake High School. He was also a 32nd Degree Master Mason. Bobby loved music. He was a talented...
Willie Seal Slaven
Jan 30, 2019
Mrs. Willie Seal Slaven, 87, of Sulphur, LA went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Mrs. Slaven was born, raised and educated in Franklinton, LA. She was a graduate of Franklinton High School and continued vocational studies. She met and married her husband and began her life as a career Military...
Steven M. Harvey
Jan 30, 2019
Steven M. Harvey was born July 8, 1949 in La Crosse, WI to Harry Vernon and Doris Judith Harvey. He passed away after a quick battle with cancer on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Mr. Harvey proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in Vietnam with the 173rd Airborne Brigade, U. S. Army Reserve, U. S. Coast Guard Reserve and...
Gretchen Raimer
Jan 30, 2019
Gretchen Yvette Freeman Raimer, 39, of Iowa, LA, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 in her residence.
Gretchen was born December 13, 1979 in York County, SC, where she lived most of her life until moving to the Lake Charles / Iowa area in 2003. She worked for ten years as a bail bondsman and worked in the portrait...
