Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
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...
Jill Ellender
Aug 3, 2019
Jill Darlene Mertena Ellender, 72, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 3:09 PM on Saturday, August 3, 2019 in her residence.
Jill was born September 29, 1946 in Ponca City, OK and moved to Sulphur as a young child. Upon her graduation in 1964 from Sulphur High School, she followed her dream of graduating from beauty school. She was a...
Darrell Paul Trahan Sr.
Aug 3, 2019
Welsh – Darrell Paul Trahan, Sr., born April 4, 1958, son of the late Daniel Lee Trahan, Sr. and Willa Jean (Martin) Trahan, passed away in his residence, Saturday, August 3, 2019, at the age of 61. Darrell was a graduate of Welsh High School and retired from Market Basket. He was a member of Bethel Church of Jennings. Survivors...
Lou Ann Sarvaunt
Aug 2, 2019
LeBleu Settlement – Lou Ann Sarvaunt, born September 19, 1949, daughter of the late Wilford and Elmalee (Trahan) Johnson, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Lou Ann was a loving wife, mother, grandmother & great-grandmother. Her loving spirit will be missed. Left to cherish wonderful memories include her loving husband of 52 years, Henry O....
Bobby Jack Bethea
Aug 2, 2019
Bobby Jack Bethea, 85, of Lake Charles, LA, passed quietly into eternity with Christ at 11:28 PM on Friday, August 2, 2019 in his residence, surrounded by his family.
Mr. Bethea was born August 31, 1933 in Fort Worth, TX and lived most of his life in Lake Charles, LA, where he graduated from LaGrange Senior High School in 1951. ...
Kathleen Oliver
Aug 1, 2019
Kathleen Oliver, 68, passed away in a local hospital on Thursday, August 1, 2019.
She was born on October 15, 1950 in Lake Charles, LA to Albion and Joyce Quebodeaux. She was the Majorette at Marion High School Chargers where she was a member of the 1968 graduating class. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother...
Eldridge Derouen
Aug 1, 2019
Eldridge Derouen, 95, of Lake Charles passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019, in the comfort of his home. Mr. Derouen was born in Bell City, Louisiana to Clomere Derouen and Elodia Comeaux Derouen on March 21, 1924.
The family moved to Lake Charles where he graduated from LaGrange High School in 1941 and joined the U. S. Navy...
Rev. Dr. Don Allen Johnson
Aug 1, 2019
Dr. Don Allen Johnson, 79, born April 11, 1940, passed away suddenly on August 1, 2019 at his home in Lake Charles.
Don was born in Lecompte, LA. He was a graduate of Oakdale High School, LSU, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and Covington Theological Seminary. Bro. Don, as most called him, was a long-time minister of music and other...
Mary N. Manuel
Jul 31, 2019
Mary N. Manuel 74, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born November 29, 1944 in Welsh, she was the daughter of the late Isaac and Cecile Richard O’Blanc. She was a graduate of Welsh High School. Mary loved spending time with family, enjoyed fishing, dancing and the casino. Survivors are fiancé, Delton Teal of Lake...
William E. "Sr. Chief" "Bill" Van Atten
Jul 30, 2019
William E. “Sr. Chief” “Bill” Van Atten, 71, of Creole died Tuesday, July 30, 2019 in the comfort of his home.
Bill was born and raised in Texas, lived many years in Florida and has lived the past twenty years in Creole. He retired with twenty-four years of service to the United States Navy for which he served four tours...
Rochelle Kristal Miesel
Jul 29, 2019
Rochelle Kristal Miesel 78, was taken home to be with her Heavenly Father on July 29, 2019 at her home in Lake Charles.
Rochelle was born on March 26, 1941 in Chicago and was moved to Lake Charles when she was 6 months old. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edith and Allen Kristal of Lake Charles and...
John Leo Gayle
Jul 29, 2019
Johnny Gayle, a native of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, July 29th, at the age of 71.
Johnny was born on September 5, 1947 in Lake Charles, LA to John Norbert (Buddy) Gayle and Henrietta Leonards Gayle. He graduated from Landry Memorial High School in 1966. He married Rita Barras Gayle on March 8, 1969,...
Betty Manchac
Jul 29, 2019
Betty Ann Manchac, 66, passed away at her residence on Monday, July 29, 2019.
She was born on September 14, 1952 in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
She is survived by her daughter, Angela Tanous; son, Damon Tanous (Shelly); grandchildren, Andrew Tanous, Claire Tanous, Kendall Duhon and Keegan Duhon; and numerous other loving family members.
She was preceded in death by a...
Edward Danny Granger
Jul 28, 2019
Edward Danny Granger, 65, of Ragley died Sunday, July 28, 2019 in a local hospital.
Mr. Granger lived most of his life in Lake Charles until 1984 when he made Ragley his home. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School. He served the United States Army in Frankfort Germany during the Vietnam War. Upon his return in 1975 he...
Shannon Marc Haese
Jul 26, 2019
Shannon Marc Haese, 44, of Lake Charles died Friday, July 26, 2019 in a local hospital.
Mr. Haese was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He attained a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Marketing. Shannon began working in the Oil Field in Solids Control. He later partnered with his brother, as owner of Southern Land Resources. He loved to live life...
Daniel Joseph Pellerin
Jul 26, 2019
Moss Bluff - Daniel Joseph Pellerin, 60, passed away at his residence in Longville, LA on Friday, July 26, 2019.
He was born on September 15, 1958 to Frank Valsin and Earline Stuckey Pellerin in Alexandria, LA. He owned and operated a successful automotive mechanic shop for many years. He will be remembered as a loving family man and will...
Clinton E. Hart Md
Jul 25, 2019
Clinton E. Hart, M.D. died peacefully at the Carriage House of Verandah on Wednesday, July 25th, one day short of his 101st birthday. Clinton was born on July 26, 1918, in Murphysboro, Illinois, one of five children. His youngest sister, Mildred Hart Collins of Granite City, Illinois, survives him. Dad completed his schooling in Illinois, including his medical degree, which...
H.M. Stebbins Dds, Colonel (Retired) Usaf
Jul 23, 2019
Harcourt Morgan Stebbins, DDS, 97, died early on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, in his home, surrounded by his family.
Born December 1, 1921 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where all of his brothers were born also, Dr. Stebbins was the happiest when talking about his very happy childhood there (you should hear the stories).
He was educated in Puerto Rican...
