Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Arlanda Gwen Bass
Apr 11, 2020
Arlanda Gwen Bass, 61, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020 in a hospital. She was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on March 12, 1959. She attended Barbe High School and Delta School of Business. She worked for the Lake Charles Police Jury Detention center. She was easygoing, happy, and usually had a smile on her face. She loved to laugh...
Aimie Ruth Thomas
Apr 11, 2020
Aimie Ruth Perkins Thomas, 86, of Sulphur, LA, died at 11:00 PM on Saturday, April 11, 2020 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Thomas was born July 19, 1933 in Sulphur, LA to one of the pioneer Sulphur families (Perkins). She worked as a teacher for thirty-five years with the Calcasieu Parish School Board and later as a licensed professional counselor....
Warren Guidry
Apr 11, 2020
Warren Guidry, 78, of Lake Charles died at 8:55 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2020 in a local care facility.
Mr. Guidry was born in Gueydan, Louisiana on June 29, 1941. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a painter and member of the Painters Union. He was a devoted husband and father and was a compassionate...
Elsie Lou Simon
Apr 10, 2020
Elsie Lou Simon, 89, of Sulphur passed away on April 10, 2020 in a local hospital. She enjoyed working in retail meeting many wonderful people and loved spending time with her family and friends.
Elsie is survived by her daughter, Sheila King and husband Alan of Houston, TX; 2 sons, Timothy Simon and wife Debbie of Houston, TX and Teddy...
Murray Calvin "Bo" House
Apr 10, 2020
Murray Calvin “Bo” House, 93, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 9:40 AM on Friday, April 10, 2020 in his residence, surrounded by his family.
Mr. House was born December 3, 1926 in Lake Charles, LA and was a 1944 graduate of Iowa High School. He was also a graduate of Matthews Business School and served his country in the...
Steven Hill
Apr 10, 2020
Steven Ray Hill, 70, of Lake Charles, died on Friday April 10, 2020 at his residence after an extended illness.
Steve was born in New Orleans and a long-time resident of Lake Charles. He retired as an operator from the Port of Lake Charles and was of the Catholic Faith. Steve was also known to many as Santa Claus, a...
Earsby Joseph Vidrine
Apr 9, 2020
On Thursday, April 9, 2020, Earsby Joseph Vidrine of Lake Charles, LA passed away at the age of 85.Earsby was born in Easton, LA to Cyrus and Rose (Fuselier) Vidrine. Â He grew up in Evangeline Parish, LA and moved to Lake Charles where he lived for 67 years as a successful Iron Worker (retired) and family man. On December 18,...
Coy James Fruge
Apr 9, 2020
Bell City – Coy James Fruge, born April 21, 2009 in Lake Charles, son of Jeremy and Teri (McFarland) Fruge, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020. Coy died peacefully surrounded by his family after a tireless battle with Batten’s disease for eight years. He will forever be remembered for his big brown eyes that were as curious the day he...
Gus William Schram, Jr.
Apr 9, 2020
Gus William Schram, Jr., resident of Lake Charles, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020, after a recent illness. He is a loving and devoted man of faith, who is an incredible role model for his many descendants. Gus is exceptionally intelligent and is a wise, insightful teacher, mentor and leader for his family, friends, associates and his many clients. ...
Beryl "Bobbie" Lee
Apr 9, 2020
Beryl Marie Lee, 71, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 9:13 AM on Thursday, April 9, 2020 in a local care facility.
Ms. Lee was born November 21, 1948 in Lafayette, LA. She was raised in Ville Platte, LA, where she graduated high school. During her younger years, she worked as a beautician and later as a certified nurse in...
Charles Allen Muery
Apr 8, 2020
Charles Allen Muery, 78, of Sulphur, Louisiana passed away on April 8, 2020, in his home with his wife holding his hand.
He was born to Sam and Leona Muery on August 28, 1941 in Bellville, Texas. Charles graduated from Bellville High School and received his degree in Chemical Engineering from Texas Tech University in 1963. He married Nancy Marie...
Karen Landry Fontenot
Apr 8, 2020
Karen Jean Landry Fontenot, 63, of Lake Charles passed away the evening of Wednesday, April 08, 2020 in her residence.
Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Robert Joseph Landry, Jr. and Betty Lou Bucklin Landry, Mrs. Fontenot was reared in Jennings. She was a 1975 graduate of Jennings High School, where she played clarinet in the band and sang in...
Alice Phelps Williams
Apr 8, 2020
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Alice Margaret Phelps Williams, 86, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 8, 2020 in a local hospital. She joined her Lord and Savior, her cherished husband Roger, and her parents, Dr. Meade Hubbard Phelps and Frances McClung Phelps.
Alice was born October 22, 1933 in Shreveport, LA. She loved to tell the story of...
Huey Cornelius Faulk
Apr 8, 2020
Huey Cornelius Faulk passed away from natural causes on April 8, 2020, at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home in Jennings, at the age of 86. Huey was born in Ebenezer, Louisiana to Cornelius N. Faulk and Fadra Rue Hoffpauir Faulk.
Huey lived a beautiful and blessed life with his wife, Helen, and their family. He loved his wife, sons, grandchildren...
Carroll E. Garner
Apr 7, 2020
Carroll “Jim” Garner, 86, passed away in his residence on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. He was born June 5, 1933 in Gainesville, Tx to Burton and Minnie Garner. He served our country honorably in the United States Navy when he entered December 2, 1952. He served aboard the U.S.S. Boxer naval ship. After serving for his 4 years, he decided...
Barbara Chapman
Apr 7, 2020
The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name. When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them. I will reward them with a long life and give them my salvation.”  - Psalms 91:14-16 NLT
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Timothy Troy Miller
Apr 7, 2020
Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
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Timothy Troy Miller, a loving husband, son, father, grandfather and brother went to heaven on April 7, 2020 surrounded by his family.
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Grace M. Thellen
Apr 5, 2020
Iowa – Grace M. Thellen, born August 24, 1934, passed away in a local care facility Sunday, April 5, 2020, at the age of 85. Grace is survived by her sons, Wayne Thellen of Iowa; Michael (Jean) Thellen of Houston, Texas; Jeffrey Thellen of Richmond, Texas; 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Norman...
Carl E. Wood, Jr.
Apr 5, 2020
Carl E. Wood, Jr., 78, passed away in a local hospital on Sunday, April 5, 2020.
He was born on May 9, 1941 in Lake Charles, LA to Edna and Carl E. Wood, Sr.
He will be remembered as a dedicated Christian with a heart for ministry. He was a truck driver since he was 16 years old and enjoyed...
Matthew Keith Milliron
Apr 5, 2020
Matthew Keith Milliron, born November 5, 1975, son of Earl Keith Milliron and Janice Boswell, passed away Sunday, April 05, 2020, at the age of 44. Matthew is survived by his wife, Joann Milliron; father, Keith Milliron (Ella); children, Cory Milliron; Stephen Milliron (Ashton); Christian Milliron; Zoe Milliron; siblings, Randy Dartez (Christina); Holly Dewees (Jared); Megan Shaw (Brent); Mandy Milliron;...
