Local Obituaries

Nov 26, 2017

Archie Wilson, 70, of Lake Charles, passed away on November 26, 2017 in his home with his family at his side.

He was born August 12, 1947 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to Marvel and Clerde Berzas Wilson. He graduated from LaGrange Senior High School in 1965. He proudly and honorably served his country during the Vietnam war and was an...

Nov 26, 2017

Glenda Moss, 83, of Lake Charles passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017 in the residence of her close friends in Kenner, LA.

 

Glenda was born on October 14, 1934 in Lake Charles where she was a graduate of Lake Charles High School and attended McNeese College. She began dancing before the age of three with Sue Farrior...

Nov 26, 2017

Joseph “Gus” Richard, 85, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 3:26 AM on Sunday, November 26, 2017 in a local care facility.

 

Mr. Richard was born January 7, 1932 in Rayne, LA, where he was raised. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Richard lived a number of years in Beaumont, TX before...

Nov 25, 2017

Vincent Wade Tarver, 67, passed away on November 25, 2017 in a local hospital.

 

He was born on July 24, 1950 in Natchez, Mississippi to Vince Edward and Eula Talkington Tarver. He graduated from Lagrange Senior High School and lived most of his adult life in Lake Charles, LA. He worked as an aircraft mechanic for Northrop Grumman before...

Nov 23, 2017

Gloria Slayton Hebert, 81, of Moss Bluff, LA passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017 in her home.  Gloria was born in Alexandria, LA on April 14, 1936 to Willie and Odessel Slayton.

 

Gloria was described as a force of nature, a beautiful lady both inside and out.  She was an extremely giving person, always offering kind words and...

Nov 21, 2017

Sonny was born October 20, 1938 in Sulphur, LA, where he resided his entire life. He passed away at his Sulphur residence on November 21, 2017. He attended Sulphur High School and graduated from Vinton High School. Sonny was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Sulphur. He belonged to the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local...

Nov 21, 2017

Elizabeth Alice Pierson, 85, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 7:59 PM on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 in a local hospital.

 

Ms. Pierson was born October 4, 1932 in Suffolk, England and lived in the Lake Charles area for almost fifty years. During her earlier years, she babysat numerous children in her residence and later worked at Wal-Mart in...

Nov 21, 2017

Maria Guadalupe Leith, 87, passed away on November 21, 2017 in the comfort of her own home.

 

Mrs. Leith was born in Mexico in 1929, moved to the United States in 1963 and later became a proud citizen of the USA. She enjoyed nature, reading, singing, and poetry. She was a dedicated mother and loved to cook. Her whole...

Nov 20, 2017

Robert Willie Yentzen Jr., 71, passed away on November 20, 2017 in the comfort of his own home and surrounded by his loving family.

 

Bill was a lifetime resident of the Lake Charles area and worked as a Maintenance Supervisor for Olin Chemical and Lyondel Corporation. He was a member of the IBEW Local Union 861. He enjoyed working...

Nov 20, 2017

On November 20, 2017, Glynn Broussard, (90), a long-time resident of Sulphur, Louisiana joined his wife Sue, his son Matt and daughter Jody in God’s peaceful heaven.  What a glorious reunion that had to be.

Glynn was born June 21, 1927 in San Antonio, Texas and relocated to Sulphur after a brief stay in Hackberry.  At the age of...

Nov 20, 2017

Bobby Lynn Fry, 76, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 1:44 PM on Monday, November 20, 2017 in his residence.

 

Mr. Fry was born October 25, 1941 in Jacksboro, TX to J. W. “Hoopie” and Ella Mae Whitsitt Fry. He graduated from Midway High School in 1960 and served his country for six years in the U.S. Army and...

Nov 18, 2017

James Lee Levingston, 64, died Saturday, November 18, 2017 at home with family and friends nearby, including his best friend Boxer—his pet boxer dog—at his side. Jim was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Kathleen and Ernest Levingston, also of Lake Charles. He attended LaGrange High School, graduated Sulphur High School in 1971, and was baptized in Trinity Baptist Church.

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Nov 18, 2017

Pierre “Boo” Fontenot, Jr., 92, of Lake Charles entered into Heaven at 12:19 PM on Saturday, November 18, 2017 in a war veteran’s home in Jennings.

 

Mr. Fontenot was born on July 15, 1925 in Eunice, LA and had lived in Lake Charles since 1947 before moving to Jennings. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II...

Nov 18, 2017

Nov 18, 2017

Karen Louise Colletta Rosfeld, 73, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017, in her home surrounded by family.

 

Karen was born on February 1, 1944 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She married Rick Rosfeld, the love of her life, on December 12, 1963. Together they raised one son, her greatest joy,...

Nov 16, 2017

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Paul J. Masar, Sr., 96, of Lake Charles passed away on November 16, 2017. He served his country in the U S Army during WWII, traveling throughout Europe, seeing extensive combat and earning a Bronze Star and other awards. Paul retired from Honeywell Corporation in New Jersey as a precision sheet metal fabricator for NASA...

Nov 16, 2017

Harry Allen Veillon, 73, of Lake Charles, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2017, in his home, surrounded by his loving family.

 

Mr. Veillon graduated from LaGrange High School in 1964 and served eight years in the National Guard. He was an avid softball player, playing in state and national championship games in both fast and slow pitch, until...

Nov 16, 2017

Ronnie Lee Styron, Sr., 71, of Hackberry passed away on November 16, 2017 at Carpenter House in Lafayette, LA. He was employed at Herc Specialties, enjoyed hunting, tinkering on junk, and helping people. Ronnie was a loving husband, father, stepfather, pawpaw, and great pawpaw. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Ronnie is survived by his wife...

Nov 16, 2017

Maximus Dean Leger came triumphantly into this world on October 8, 2017 at 7:16 AM. Born premature, he was small, but very mighty. Max grew strong and stayed in the NICU for 32 days before he came home with his Daddy, Mommy, and two siblings. He got to enjoy and be surrounded by the love of his family for one...

Nov 15, 2017

Mildred Hicks Kershaw, 84, of Sulphur, passed on Wednesday, November 15, 2017.  Mildred was a Texas native and a long time resident of Sulphur.  She was the family matriarch who took pride in taking care of her family.  She will be remembered for her commitment to her family and her “heart of gold”. 

Mildred is survived by her son,...