Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Diane Marie Granger
Aug 11, 2019
Diane Marie Granger, 80, of Bell City, LA, died at 10:45 AM on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at a local care facility.
Mrs. Granger was born July 11, 1939 in New Orleans, LA, to Edward Joseph Manuel and Nellie Emma Manale. She loved to fish almost as much as she loved shopping. She enjoyed hosting gatherings in her home for...
Jerry Don Nessmith
Aug 10, 2019
Iowa – Jerry Don Nessmith, born April 14, 1958, son of the late Austin Huey Nessmith and Shirley Faye (Brady) Nessmith, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019, at the age of 61. Jerry Don was a graduate of Glenmora High School and employed as a supervisor for KOCH. In his spare time, Jerry Don enjoyed fishing, being outdoors and gardening....
Eugene Howard Black, Jr.
Aug 9, 2019
Iowa – Eugene Black, Jr., born June 8, 1953, son of the late Eugene and Margie (Garner) Black, Sr., passed away, Friday, August 9, 2019, at the age of 66. Eugene was a graduate of Sulphur High School, received bachelor’s degree in environmental science from McNeese and retired from Chem Waste. He enjoyed gardening, bowling, fishing and carpentry. Survivors are...
Annie Laurie Dugas
Aug 9, 2019
Annie Laurie Turner Dugas, 80, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, August 9, 2019 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Dugas was born and raised in North Carolina. She has lived most of her life in Lake Charles after living in many states while following her husband’s career. She retired with nearly thirty-five years with the Calcasieu Parish School Board, primarily...
Cynthia "Cindy" Dawn Savant Emmons
Aug 8, 2019
Cynthia "Cindy" Dawn (Savant) Emmons was born February 5, 1959, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Lee Vernon "Bubby" and Alice (Hebert) Savant. She arrived at the end of her earthly journey on August 8, 2019, in Leesburg, Florida.
Cindy loved many outdoor activities, including gardening, camping, going to the beach, boating, and riding motorcycles. She also loved dancing, visiting family...
Michael J. Shaughnessy
Aug 8, 2019
Michael Joseph Shaughnessy, 71, of Lake Charles passed away at 7:05 PM, Thursday, August 8, 2019 in a local care facility.
Mr. Shaughnessy was a native of Scranton, PA and lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a graduate of Westside High School and attended Penn State at the Scranton Campus. He was a Veteran of the...
Carroll Gene Marcantel
Aug 8, 2019
Moss Bluff - Carroll Marcantel, 84, passed away at his residence on Thursday, August 8, 2019.
Mr. Marcantel was born on August 22, 1934 in Eunice, LA to Hampton and Elta Marcantel. He will be remembered as a cowboy at heart who enjoyed riding horses and attending rodeos. He also enjoyed getting together and having meals with his family, watching...
William Marshall Nolen
Aug 7, 2019
William Marshall Nolen of Lake Charles, LA, went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ, after a brief illness on August 7, 2019.
Bill was born on August 20, 1933, in Ruston, LA, to Sybil Hopkins Nolen and Robert Marshal Nolen. He grew up in DeRidder, LA, graduated from LSU and married Betty Lou Hunt on February 19, 1955. He...
Lester Garland Sanders
Aug 7, 2019
Lester Garland Sanders, 67, of Lake Charles passed away at 9:36 AM on Wednesday, August 07, 2019 in his residence.
Mr. Sanders was born on March 4, 1952 in Kilgore, TX as the youngest of six children. He was raised in Texas before relocating to Lake Charles 20 years ago.
Mr. Sanders felt God's call on his life in...
Robert Mitchell "Mitch" Fruge
Aug 6, 2019
Robert Mitchell Fruge, 62, of Lake Charles died Tuesday, August 6, 2019 in a local hospital following a brief illness.
Mr. Fruge was born in Lake Charles where he lived most of his life. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School and served in the United States Navy. He worked as a Boat Captain for Otis Corporation Marine Corp,...
Douglas Smith, Jr.
Aug 6, 2019
Douglas M. Smith Jr. was born July 9, 1950 in Crowley, LA, to Douglas and Theresa (Dubois) Smith. He died on August 6, 2019 at home surrounded by family and friends. He graduated from Marion High School and Sowela Technical where he certified in welding. He worked at PPG for 30 years. He was a member of International Machinist Local...
Barbara Ann Walker Reeves
Aug 6, 2019
Barbara Ann Walker Reeves, 81, of Lake Charles passed away at 1:15 PM on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 in a local hospital.
Ms. Reeves was born on December 3, 1937 in Longview, TX. At an early age, her father relocated the family to Lake Charles to open up and operate a well-known business, Lake Charles Tile and Carpet, which she...
Barbara Hogg Baird
Aug 6, 2019
Barbara Virginia Hogg Baird, 78, of Lake Charles died Tuesday, August 6, 2019 in the comfort of her daughter’s home.
Mrs. Baird was born in Dallas, TX and has lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a 1959 graduate of Byrd High School. She studied at Louisiana State University and obtained a Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree...
Marella Meche
Aug 6, 2019
Marella Theresa Boudreaux Meche, 83, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 10:57 PM on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 in her residence.
Mrs. Meche was born May 18, 1936 in Rayne, LA, where she lived until moving to Lake Charles when she was married. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. She enjoyed sewing and cooking and playing Pokeno...
Payton Covington
Aug 5, 2019
Payton Russ Covington was born on September 20, 1935 in Ruston, Louisiana to Richard Marvin and Pauline Payton Covington, descendants of the founders of Ruston, Louisiana. He died on August 5, 2019. He graduated from Ruston High School and attended Louisiana Tech University before going on to receive his Juris Doctorate from LSU Law School. Moving to Lake Charles after...
James Sudduth Ii
Aug 5, 2019
James Edward “Bo” Sudduth, II passed away at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston on Monday, August 5, 2019.
He was born on August 26, 1959 in Lake Charles, LA to James Edward “Jim” Sudduth and Norma Marie Bertrand Sudduth. He will be remembered as a devoted, loving and dedicated father and for his generosity, great sense of humor, big heart,...
Norma Jean Guillory
Aug 4, 2019
Norma Jean Guillory, 60, of Lake Charles passed away at 11:30 PM on Sunday, August 4, 2019 in her daughter’s residence.
Miss Guillory was born on November 19, 1958 in Kinder before moving to Lake Charles where she lived all of her life and graduated from Lake Charles High School. She continued her education at Sowela Technical Institute earning an...
Marie Louise Wegener Roberts
Aug 4, 2019
“For I trust you in your unfailing love. My heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, for He has been good to me.” Psalm 13:5‐6
If you asked Marie how she was doing, she would usually simply reply, “Blessed.” In the next few minutes she would know your name, if you were married, how many children...
Carlton Dwight Bourge
Aug 4, 2019
Carlton Dwight Bourge, 55, of Sulphur passed away on August 4, 2019 in his residence surrounded by his family. He worked in the construction industry for R.E. Heidt Company for 29 years. Carlton enjoyed watching football, playing pool, and to bar-b-que. He loved to spend time with his family and friends.
Carlton is survived by his loving wife of 29...
Rita Fern Andrus Aucoin
Aug 3, 2019
Rita Fern Andrus Aucoin, born May 9, 1932, daughter of the late Elaire and Mable (Abshire) Andrus, passed away Saturday, August 03, 2019, in a local care center, at the age of 87. Rita was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. She loved word search puzzles, Pokeno and playing cards. Most of all, she loved spending time with her...
