Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Victor "Doc" Cormier
Feb 1, 2020
Victor M. Cormier “Doc” passed away at his residence on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
He was born on January 22, 1963 in Lake Charles, LA to Nelson and Roberta Cormier.
Doc, as he was known, enjoyed fishing and cooking. He also enjoyed working on cars and worked at HD Truck & Tractor, LLC for many years as a mechanic and...
David Raymond Michna
Feb 1, 2020
David Raymond Michna, 80, of Moss Bluff, LA, died at 2:40 AM on Saturday, February 1, 2020 in his residence.
Mr. Michna was born May 13, 1939 in Racine, WI. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at Chennault Air Force Base. Following his discharge from the military, he made Lake Charles / Moss Bluff...
Jesse D. Raffield I
Feb 1, 2020
Jesse D. Raffield I, 69, of Hackberry passed away on February 1, 2020 in a local care center. Jesse proudly served his country in the USMC, was a commercial fisherman and enjoyed watching westerns. He loved being around his family especially his grandchildren.
Jesse is survived by his ex-wife, Pamela Raffield Watkins; 2 sons, Jesse Raffield II and Shannon Raffield...
Larry Warren Enlow
Jan 31, 2020
Larry Warren Enlow, 79, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 in a local care facility.
He was born on August 31, 1940 to Jeannette and Ferris Enlow in Iuka, Mississippi. He was a graduate of Iuka High School and The University of Southern Mississippi. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, playing golf and coaching baseball. He was Executive Director...
Gerald Kenneth Smith
Jan 30, 2020
Gerald Kenneth Smith, 80, of Lake Charles, passed away on January 30, 2020.
He was born to Clarence Ben Smith and Minnie Taylor Smith on October 3, 1939 in Alexandria, Louisiana. The family moved to Jennings where they owned and operated More Mileage filling station. Gerald attended Jennings High School and graduated from LaGrange High School. He wore number 34...
Mike Samuel Harmison Iv
Jan 30, 2020
Known to everyone as “Mike,” Morgan Samuel Harmison IV departed this life in the early morning hours of January 30, 2020. He was born on December 3, 1941 in Martinsburg, West Virginia. He attended Ysleta High School in El Paso, Texas, where he was the starting quarterback on the football team and voted “Mr. Brave” (the school mascot was the...
Shanda Chitty
Jan 29, 2020
Shanda Chitty, 54, went to be with her beloved parents in heaven on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
She was born in Church Point, Louisiana on March 19, 1965 to Agnus and Margaret LeJeune. She will be remembered for the love she had for her family and as a mother figure to many people she met along the way. She had...
Gitch J. Wegener
Jan 29, 2020
Loved by his family and friends, Gitch Wegener died on January 29th, embraced by His Lord after 92 years of a well-spent life. Best things of all in his lifetime were his growing-up years in a family of 9, his 65 years of marriage to his wife, Gloria, and his relationships with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and extended family. ...
Jeramie Paul Myers
Jan 29, 2020
Jeramie Paul Myers, 36, of Sulphur, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
Jeramie was born in Lake Charles and lived most of his life in the Lake area. He was a graduate of Westlake High School where he played football. He completed Naval Boot Camp in Great Lakes, IL and later began studies at Sowela Technical Community College in an...
Franklin Elliott Kitler, Jr.
Jan 28, 2020
Franklin Elliott Kitler, Jr. passed away Tuesday, January 28, at a local hospital.
Frank was born on November 29, 1962 to parents Judith Savoie and Franklin Elliott Kitler, Sr. in Lake City, FL.
Frank is survived by his Mother, Judith Savoie of Seabrook, TX; his children, Tearea Jouett of Moss Bluff, and Madison Kitler of Walker, La.; siblings, Liz (Chuck)...
Ann Brady Iles
Jan 28, 2020
Ann Brady Iles, 95, of Westlake, LA, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 with her family members by her side.
Mrs. Iles was born November 28, 1924 in Washington, PA and has lived in Westlake and Lake Charles for over seventy years. She enjoyed going to Westlake Methodist Church, playing Bingo, water exercising and playing golf.
Mrs. Iles is...
Roland Dennis "R.D." Guillory
Jan 28, 2020
Iowa – R. D. Guillory, 47, of Iowa, LA, passed from this life at his home surrounded by family and friends on January 28, 2020. R. D. was born on July 10, 1972, to Roland and Elaine (Trahan) Guillory in Lake Charles, LA. After graduating from Fenton High School in 1991, he began working for Sweet Lake Land & Oil...
Nora Jean Duplechin
Jan 28, 2020
Nora Jean Duplechin, 77, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 in a local hospital.
Nora was born October 17, 1942 in Drew, Mississippi to the union of Lois and J.C. Brister. She lived in the Lake Charles area for over 60 years, and worked as a caregiver to many. She will be...
Larry Wayne Fuselier
Jan 27, 2020
Lake Charles – Larry Wayne Fuselier, born September 1, 1950 in Lake Charles, son of the late Louis and Ethel (Richard) Fuselier, passed away in a local hospital Monday, January 27, 2020, at the age of 69. Larry worked for G4S Security at Sasol and enjoyed hunting, fishing and doing paint & body on race cars. He attended St. Raphael...
Eugene Joseph Leger
Jan 27, 2020
Lake Charles – Eugene Joseph Leger, born February 16, 1951 in Lake Charles, son of the late Willie and Irma (Miller) Leger, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020, at the age of 68. Eugene enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved spending time with his family and friends. He knew the Lord and is with the Lord. Eugene is survived by his...
John C. Crawford Md
Jan 27, 2020
Dr. John C. Crawford, 69, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 10:00 PM on Monday, January 27, 2020 in a local care facility.
His cremation was entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Warren Cormier, Jr.
Jan 26, 2020
Joseph Warren Allen Cormier, Jr., 73, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Sunday, January 26, 2020 in a Houston, TX care facility.
Mr. Cormier, the oldest of eight, was born July 21, 1946 in Lake Charles, LA to Betty and Joseph Warren Allen Cormier, Sr. He was a graduate of DeQuincy High School, where he was a track star, played...
Hubert L. Rasch
Jan 25, 2020
Hubert L. Rasch, 60, of Lake Charles passed away at 2:28 AM on Saturday, January 25, 2020 in a local hospital.
Mr. Rasch was born on November 6, 1959 in Lake Charles where he resided all of his life and was a graduate of Barbe High School. Following graduation, he proudly joined the US Air Force. He had a career...
Phyllis Cecile Bryant Coker
Jan 25, 2020
Phyllis Cecile Bryant Coker, 83, of Moss Bluff went to be with her beloved Savior and Lord on Saturday, January 25, 2020 in a local hospital.
Phyllis was born in Mangham, LA and had lived in the Moss Bluff community for 40 years where she was a member of Moss Bluff Bible Church. She spent the majority of her life...
Nathalie Hebert
Jan 25, 2020
Nathalie Trahan Hebert, 85, passed away peacefully at her home on January 25, 2020.
Nathalie is survived by her two sons, Ronnie Hebert and wife Cindy of Lindale, TX and Michael Hebert and wife Diana of Hackberry; four daughters, Beverly Carlin of Hackberry, Brenda Dropik and husband Rick of Moss Bluff, Carolyn Welch and husband David of Carlyss and...
