Tabitha Brooke Rider
Feb 7, 2020
Tabitha Brooke Rider, 32, of Lake Charles entered into Heaven Friday, February 7, 2020 from the comfort of her home.
Miss Rider was born in Kinder, LA and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Barbe High School where she was a talented performer for the Band of Blue Color Guard. She served as...
Janet Rose Labry Schaefer
Feb 6, 2020
Iowa – Janet Schaefer, born June 23, 1936 in Kaplan, daughter of the late Gabriel and Angele (Meaux) LaBry, passed away in Eunice, Thursday, February 6, 2020, at the age of 83. Janet graduated from Loreauville High School. She and her husband, Gus, lived and raised their children in Fenton Louisiana. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church...
Wayne Hill Bergeron
Feb 5, 2020
Wayne Hill Bergeron, was born on May 9, 1949, to parents Willie Pearl Hill and Hevrin J. Bergeron, Jr., in Opelousas, Louisiana. After moving to Lake Charles, Louisiana, where he spent most of his childhood, Wayne, graduated from LaGrange Senior High School in 1967. Wayne continued his education at McNeese State University, until he was drafted during the Vietnam War.
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Raymond Guillory, Sr.
Feb 4, 2020
Raymond Guillory, Sr., 87, of Vinton, passed away on February 4, 2020 in a local hospital surrounded by his family. Raymond was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vinton and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a lifelong electrician and served the City of Vinton for over 20 years as their chief electrician. Raymond enjoyed...
Betty Ann Leblanc Roberts
Feb 4, 2020
Betty Ann LeBlanc Roberts, born July 9, 1930, daughter of the late Reaul and Stella LeBlanc, passed away in a local care facility, Tuesday, February 04, 2020, at the age of 89. Betty is survived by her daughter, Mandy Roberts Soileau (Kent); siblings, Helen Moreau; Billy Ray LeBlanc; grandson, Ethan James Soileau. She is preceded in death by her parents;...
John Fitzgerald Mcfarlain
Feb 3, 2020
John Fitzgerald McFarlain, 54, passed away on February 3, 2020.
John was born September 2, 1965. He was a huge LSU and Dallas Cowboys fan. He loved working in the yard. He was a wonderful brother, son, uncle and friend.
He is survived by his siblings; Jude McFarlain, Mari Bittner, Abraham McFarlain, Elizabeth Thibodeaux; His mothers, Betty Turner and Olivia...
Castille Anthony Hebert
Feb 3, 2020
Castille Anthony Hebert, 67, of Iowa, LA, died on Monday, February 3, 2020 in his residence. This morning he is hunting in a place with plenty of ducks flying.
Cass was born July 10, 1952 in Church Point, LA and was a 1970 graduate of Landry High School. He graduated from McNeese State University with his Bachelor of Science in...
Charles Barnes
Feb 3, 2020
Charles Edward Barnes, 56, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 3, 2020.
He was born on June 1, 1963 in Lake Charles, LA to Jimmy and Nell Barnes.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was an inspiration to many people that he made friends with along the way. He has been described as an...
Vinenalla "Vi" M. (Fontenot) Guinn
Feb 3, 2020
Iowa – Vinenalla “Vi” M. (Fontenot) Guinn, a loving mother, grandmother, and friend, 85, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 in a local care facility. Vi worked at Western Heights Elementary in maintenance and in the cafeteria. She enjoyed cooking, shopping and spending time with her grandchildren. Her giving spirit will be missed by all who knew her. Survivors...
Lerdie Taylor
Feb 2, 2020
Lerdie Taylor, 94 of Grand Lake passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020, in the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home in Jennings, Louisiana.
Mrs. Taylor was born on March 17, 1925 in Mermentau, Louisiana to Felix and Maria Pelly. She later moved to Jennings, Louisiana where she graduated from high school. She married Mervyn Taylor on May 24, 1946 and enjoyed...
Ignace James "Ej" Deshotel
Feb 2, 2020
Ignace James Deshotel was born on September 5, 1929, to parents Blanch Buller Deshotel and Arcade Deshotel at their home in Elton, LA.
After graduating from Elton High School, Mr. Deshotel served his country in the US Navy. When he returned from service, he married Syble Duplechian on April 30, 1950. They had one child, Madeline, and also raised Syble’s...
Curtis Dwayne Nunez
Feb 2, 2020
Curtis Dwayne Nunez, 61, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020 in a local Hospital.
He was born on May 26, 1958 to Betty and Curtis Nunez in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was a graduate of Grand Lake High School, and lived most of his life in the Lake Charles area. His passion was duck hunting. He loved spending time...
Linda Ann Pickens Brooks
Feb 1, 2020
Linda Ann Pickens Brooks, 65, was born on June 3, 1954 to the late Dennis and Mervin Dansby Pickens in Lake Charles, LA. “Lin”, as she was affectionately known, accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior, and was baptized at an early age at New Sunlight Baptist Church. She graduated from W.O. Boston in 1972. On August 18, 1972 she...
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...