Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Paul Anthony Lavergne
Sep 2, 2019
Paul Anthony Lavergne, 60, of Sulphur, LA passed away September 2, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born in Shreveport, LA to Mary and Lawrence Lavergne on April 28, 1959. He enjoyed playing various sports and enjoyed being around his family and friends and family crawfish boils. He was a 1978 Sulphur High School Graduate.
He is survived...
Yvonne Long Smith
Aug 31, 2019
Lucille Yvonne Long Smith, 74 of Moss Bluff, LA, was carried from this life to where she longed to be, at the feet of her savior. Yvonne was born to Wiley W. and Lucille Parker Long on June 18, 1945.
In 1965, she married Darrell K. Smith of Lake Charles, LA. In 55 years of marriage, there were many adventures,...
Gloria Ledoux
Aug 31, 2019
A beautiful life came to an end on August 31, 2019. Gloria Dele Ledoux, born December 30, 1933, continued to teach us about life and strength until her last breath.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Noah and Alice Blanchard Ledoux; two sisters, Anna Johnson and Lenora Chevalier; brother, Eddy Ledoux, and the father of her children and...
Mary Louise Arthur Singleton
Aug 30, 2019
After many years of battling Alzheimer’s, Mary Louise Arthur Singleton was released from its terrible hold at 10:30 PM on Friday, August 30, 2019 with her loving husband by her side.
She truly “lived” her 76 years, being born in Sandusky, Ohio on March 27, 1943. She graduated from LaGrange High School in 1961 and went on to get...
Warren Francis David
Aug 29, 2019
On the evening of August 29, 2019, Warren Francis David of Lake Charles, LA passed from his earthly life at the age of 81 and went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Warren was born to the late Jeffery and Volta David on April 11, 1938 and spent his formative years in Opelousas, LA. He had...
Eric Duane Doyle
Aug 29, 2019
Eric Duane Doyle, 38, of Sulphur passed away on August 29, 2019 in his residence surrounded by his family. He was a lifelong resident of Sulphur and a graduate of Sulphur High School. Eric attended Louisiana Culinary Institute in Baton Rouge where he resided for several years. he was presently working as a crop insurance adjuster.
Eric is survived by...
Judy H. Bishop
Aug 28, 2019
Iowa – Judy Bishop, born April 15, 1946 in Lawtell, daughter of the late Corise and Angelina (Bellard) Higginbotham, passed away, Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at the age of 73. Judy worked for Morgan Crop Services for many years, as well as being a bookkeeper and income tax preparer in the Iowa area. She enjoyed cooking, baking candy, cross word...
Megan Lynette Miller
Aug 28, 2019
Megan Miller, 24, passed away in the comfort of her home on August 28, 2019. Megan was a native of Lake Charles and a resident of Sulphur.
Megan is survived by her father, Keith Miller; her mother, Katina Miller and wife Susan; her brother, Andrew Miller; her stepbrother, Jay Brown; her grandparents, Wilson Miller, Terry Miller and Calvin Miller;...
Jimmie Janice Lowery
Aug 28, 2019
Jimmie Janice Rankin Lowery died peacefully while surrounded by family and friends Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at her home in Carlyss, La. Janice was born on September 21, 1941 in Linn Flat, Texas and was reared in nearby Newton. She graduated from Newton High School in 1960. Shortly thereafter she and her lifelong friend and partner in many adventures, Linda...
Fred Thomas
Aug 26, 2019
Fredrick John “Fred” Thomas, 87, passed away in a local care facility on Monday, August 26, 2019.
Born on May 10, 1932 to John and Stella Thomas in Dayton, Ohio, Fred was the owner and operator of Honeycutt Furniture Store from 1955 until 1988. He became a permanent fixture of the McNeese Cowboy football team in the 1970’s and will...
Rodney Merle Steed, Sr.
Aug 26, 2019
Rodney Merle Steed, Sr., 86, of Kinder, LA, died at 12:07 PM on Monday, August 26, 2019.
Mr. Steed was born August 27, 1932 in Portland, OR. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1974, following twenty-four years of active duty. He served in Korea during the Korean Conflict and in South Vietnam during that conflict. Following his military...
Paul Brown "Peepaw" "Lowdown" Smedley, Sr.
Aug 26, 2019
Paul was born in Hodge, LA on September 8, 1942 to the late John Paul and Carolyn (Fullerton) Smedley and passed away in a local hospital on August 26, 2019 at the age of 76. Paul worked as a truck driver at Pappillion Trucking. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding horses, working, watching western movies, playing video poker and being with...
Samuel R. "Sammy" Evans
Aug 26, 2019
Samuel R. “Sammy” Evans, 72, of Moss Bluff, passed away Monday August 26, 2019 in his home.
Mr. Evans was a longtime resident of Moss Bluff and Gillis, and a graduate of Sam Houston High School. He was of the Baptist faith and worked for Southern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroad for 37 years. He loved to camp and...
Emerson "Jimmy" Corbello
Aug 25, 2019
Emerson James “Jimmy” Corbello, 72, of Grand Lake, LA, died on Sunday, August 25, 2019 in his residence.
Mr. Corbello was born October 18, 1946 and was a 1964 graduate of Bell City High School. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and worked as a self-employed contractor during his career. He was a past Mason and enjoyed playing...
Margaret Welton
Aug 24, 2019
Margaret Welton, 63, passed away on August 24, 2019 in a local hospice facility surrounded by her family. Margaret enjoyed playing on the computer, cooking, enjoyed being with her family and friends and traveling to conventions for the American Legion with her husband.
Margaret is survived by her loving husband of eight years, Gary Welton of Sulphur; her two daughters,...
Jeffrey Lynn Bishop
Aug 24, 2019
Jeffrey Lynn Bishop, 62, passed away on August 24, 2019. Jeffrey enjoyed spending time at the shooting range. He worked at Texas Instruments and Motorola before retiring from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Department after 15 years of service.
Jeffrey is survived by his brother, Ronnie Bishop and wife Ronda of Sulphur; his sister in law, Judy Hebert Bishop of...
Alan Lane Turner
Aug 24, 2019
Alan Lane Turner, 64, born January 15, 1955 in Lake Charles, La to Edric and Verna Lorraine Turner. God called him home on August 24, 2019. Alan was a lifelong resident of Westlake, La. He was a graduate of Westlake High School and attended McNeese State University. He worked for Harbor Docking and Towing as a tugboat dispatcher for 20...
Percilla Vasseur
Aug 23, 2019
“She fought the good fight, she finished the race, she kept the faith”
Percilla Ann Crews Vasseur, 67, of Lake Charles entered the joy of Heaven, carried by angels into the arms of Jesus.
Mrs. Vasseur was born and raised in Patterson, LA where she was a graduate of Patterson High School. She lived twenty years in Texas where she...
Franklin Delano Guillory
Aug 22, 2019
Iowa – Franklin Delano Guillory, born April 13, 1934 in Oberlin, son of the late John E. and Verna (Leger) Guillory, passed away in his residence surrounded by his family Thursday, August 22, 2019, at the age of 85. Frank was a graduate of Oberlin High School, class of 1953. He joined the U. S. Navy and served in Korea...
Catherine Leger Courville
Aug 21, 2019
Catherine Leger Courville, 76, of Holmwood, LA passed away, Wednesday, August 21, 2019 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Courville was a native of Iota, LA and has lived most of her life in Holmwood. She was a graduate of Bell City High School where she played basketball and softball. Following graduation, she went on...
