Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Susan Wesley Smith
Nov 2, 2019
Susan Wesley Smith, 60, of Sulphur, passed away on November 2, 2019. She was born on August 7, 1959 in Burlington, NC to Floyd Allen and Juanita Dean, and adopted by Henry and Marian Wesley. She had 8 brothers and sisters. Susan married Charles W. Smith II, also from Burlington, NC and had 3 children and 5 grandchildren. She spent...
Lillian Trahan
Nov 1, 2019
Lillian Trahan, 91, passed away in a local care facility on Friday, November 1, 2019.
Lillian was born on March 12, 1928 to Donet and Lenora LeBlanc in Mermentau, LA.
She retired as a cook from the Calcasieu Parish School Board in 1992 after many years of service. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great...
Gloria Russo Frazee
Nov 1, 2019
Gloria R. Frazee, 84, of Lake Charles, LA passed away peacefully at local hospital surrounded by her family on November 1, 2019.
Mrs. Frazee was born on March 13, 1935 in Lake Charles, LA. She was actively involved in her Catholic faith and a member of St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church. For many years she was employed by the...
Kathy Crewell Adam
Oct 31, 2019
The love of music and dancing by Nelva Kathleen Crewell Adam rose to a higher level when she danced her way to her new heavenly home, being greeted by loving family members and friends on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 3:30 PM.
Kathy was born on December 12, 1949, in Lake Charles, LA to Nelva “Nannie” McDaniel Crewell and Douglas...
Stacy Broussard
Oct 31, 2019
Stacy Broussard, 62, of Lake Charles passed away at 10:06 PM on Thursday, October 31, 2019 in his residence.
Mr. Broussard was born on June 7, 1957 in Lake Charles where he was a lifelong resident and attended LaGrange High School. He began his career in law enforcement with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Department. After some time, he began working...
Earl Thomas "Tommy" Mouton, Jr.
Oct 30, 2019
Earl Thomas “Tommy” Mouton, Jr., 56, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019 in Thailand.
Tommy served in the Army National Guard before graduating from Western Carolina University with a degree in Education. Tommy’s teaching career eventually brought him to Thailand where he taught students of all ages, English. Before going to Thailand, Tommy was a successful kickboxer holding many...
Rebecca Watson
Oct 30, 2019
Iowa – Rebecca Watson, born November 13, 1954 in Anahuac, TX, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at the age of 64. Rebecca worked as a hair dresser and was a member of New Life International Church of Lake Charles. She enjoyed shopping, sitting on her front porch drinking coffee, spending time with her family and she loved the Lord....
Doris O'Dessa Vice
Oct 30, 2019
Doris O’Dessa Callahan Vice, 100, of Lake Charles passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 in a local nursing home.
She was a graduate of Lutcher Starks High School in Orange, TX, and a 1956 graduate of SOWELA Technical College as an LPN. She was married to Essay Paul Vice of Vinton, LA. She was a member of St. Michael...
Allison Hollingsworth
Oct 30, 2019
Allison Hollingsworth, 47, of Lake Charles died Wednesday, October 30, 2019 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Ms. Hollingsworth was a native of Lake Charles and lived the past twenty years in Des Moines, Iowa. She was a graduate of Barbe High School and Drake University where she attained an Associate degree in Business. During her younger years, she enjoyed cheerleading, playing,...
Lucille Katherine Bourne
Oct 29, 2019
Metairie-Lucille Katherine Bourne, born August 9, 1936 in Colfax, daughter of the late Guy Goode and Libby Mae (Vercher) Chelette, passed away in East Jefferson General Hospital, passed away October 29, 2019, at the age of 83. Lucille was a graduate of Colfax High and Sowela. She was a retired LPN. Lucille is survived by her daughter, Karen Lynn Bourne...
Rita Guidry Stutes
Oct 28, 2019
Rita Guidry Stutes, 97, of Lake Charles passed away at 12:00 PM on Monday, October 28, 2019 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Stutes was born on June 27, 1922 in Rayne, LA. She was actively involved in her Catholic faith and was a dedicated member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Mrs. Stutes was a member of the Catholic...
James "Jim" Burton Landreneau
Oct 28, 2019
James “Jim” Burton Landreneau, 85, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, October 28, 2019.
Jim was born on June 19, 1934 to Louie and Ada Landreneau in Vidrine, LA. He will be remembered as a loving man who enjoyed spending time with his family and friend, cooking, playing cards, working in his yard and of course watching the...
Gracie Nicole Johnson
Oct 28, 2019
Gracie Nicole Johnson, 19, of Lake Charles, died peacefully in her home after a valiant fight against brain cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family when she went home to the Lord.
Gracie was a 2018 graduate of Hamilton Christian School, where she was Valedictorian. She had been accepted to the LSU Honors College and Tulane University, where she...
Ferdinand Walter Nodier
Oct 28, 2019
Ferdinand “Fred” Walter Nodier, 86, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2019, surrounded by his family.
Fred was born in New Orleans on Nov. 9, 1932. He was proud to have grown up a few blocks from City Park, where he ate French bread and drank chicory coffee every morning of his childhood, where his father helped build some of...
David Wayne Smith, Sr.
Oct 27, 2019
David Smith, Sr., 58, of Reeves, passed away October 27, 2019, at home surrounded by his family.
His cremation has been entrusted to Simple Traditions by Johnson Funeral Home.
Joseph Edes "Eddie" Abshire
Oct 27, 2019
Joseph Edes “Eddie” Abshire, 84, of Lake Charles died Sunday, October 27, 2019 in a local hospital.
Mr. Abshire was born and raised in Kaplan, LA, lived most of his life in Lake Charles and lived the past five years in Baton Rouge. During his younger years he worked as a Longshoreman for the Port of Lake Charles and in...
Robert James "Bobby" Barbee
Oct 27, 2019
Robert James “Bobby” Barbee, 58, of Lake Charles passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 in a local hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Bobby was born on November 22, 1960 in Lake Arthur and presently resided in Lake Charles. He was known as a paint and body specialist in the lake area for several years before owning and operating...
Lou Ethel Johnson
Oct 27, 2019
Lou Ethel Johnson, 83, passed away on October 27, 2019 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was a native and lifelong resident of Edgerly and an active member of Antioch Baptist Church.
Lou is survived by her husband on 66 years Andrew Johnson of Edgerly; son, Ricky Johnson and wife Rebecca of Vinton; 2 grandchildren, Ashley Laughlin...
Carolyn North Berryhill
Oct 27, 2019
Carolyn North Berryhill, 87, of Lake Charles passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 in a local hospice facility.
She was born on April 4, 1932, in Memphis, TN to Edgar and Lois North. Carolyn was a graduate of Marks High School in Marks, MS, where she was head cheerleader. She was an entrepreneur and business owner. She owned and...
