Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
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...
Sandra Guidry
Jan 25, 2020
Sandra Faye Guidry, 66, passed away on January 25, 2020 in a local hospital. Sandra loved playing bingo and spending time with her grandkids. She enjoyed being around her family.
Sandra is survived by her three children, James Guidry and wife Roberta, Tiffany Howard and husband Jeremy and Elizabeth Gragg and husband Kenneth; seven grandchildren; and one brother, Ronnie...
Anna Louise Powers
Jan 25, 2020
Our beloved daughter, Anna Louise Powers, 22, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 25, 2020 after a lengthy illness.
Anna was born on September 24, 1997 to Tammy Lynn and Lindsay Leon Powers in Lake Charles, LA. She will be remembered as a vibrant, loving daughter and friend. She loved music, animals and skateboarding. ...
Dave Ryland Murdoch
Jan 25, 2020
Dave Ryland Murdoch, 67, of Lake Charles died Saturday, January 25, 2020 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Murdoch was a graduate of Lake Charles High School and McNeese State University. He retired a Lab Manager from Westlake Polymers. During his younger years he enjoyed flying remote control airplanes and has always loved sailing. He will be most remembered...
Charles A. "Chuck" Lemoine
Jan 24, 2020
A beautiful man left this earth to be with his Maker when my husband, Charles A. Lemoine, passed away on January 24, 2020. Chuck was born October 13, 1938 in Simmesport, LA to Burnette and Esla Lemoine.
He and his brother, Adrian (Duke), were real buddies. The “Lemoine Boys” were hard workers doing farm chores, picking cotton and working on...
David Anthony Aubry
Jan 24, 2020
David Anthony Aubry, 60, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at Golden Age Nursing Home in Welsh.
David was born July 2, 1959 to Kennedy and Shirley Aubrey.
Those left to cherish his memory are, his mother, Shirley Aubrey; two brothers, Michael Kennedy Aubry and wife Barbara of Lake Charles, and Teddy Aubry of Tacoma, WA; one...
Thelma Marie Cook Lafanette
Jan 23, 2020
Mrs. Thelma Marie Cook Lafanette’s journey began on July 24, 1917. She was born to Mr. Ulyses Cook and Miss Eugenie Broussard. She was blessed with five boys and two girls.
She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Mr. Ulyses and Mrs. Eugenie Broussard Cook, husband Leroy Lafanette, two daughters, Beatrice Cormier and Geraldine Sias and son...
