Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Peggy Joyce Lounsberry
Oct 14, 2017
Peggy Joyce Lounsberry, 92, passed away on October 14, 2017 in her residence. She was married for 61 years to the late Rev. John E. Lounsberry, Sr. Peggy took great pride in being a homemaker with her priority being her family and home. She always graciously supported her husband as a Minister’s wife.
Peggy is survived by her two children,...
Bobbie "Grammie" Jean Harmon Monroe
Oct 14, 2017
“Grammie”
Bobbie Jean Harmon Monroe, 58, of Lake Charles went to be with her Lord and Savior at 5:15 AM on Saturday, October 14, 2017 in her residence.
Bobbie was born on December 22, 1958 in Crowley, LA to the late Walter Harmon, Sr and Ferrie Mae Harmon. She was a 1976 graduate of...
Joel Soileau
Oct 13, 2017
Joel Keith Soileau, 61, passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on October 13, 2017.
After graduating high school Joel served in the United States Navy. For around fifteen years he worked as a glass installer for Colonial Glass. His main passion was cars, especially the Nissan 260Z. He was a member of the Z Car Club. Joel...
Samson Guidry
Oct 13, 2017
Sam Guidry, 89, passed away on October 13, 2017 at his residence.
Sam was born in Morse, Louisiana to Lucille LaPointe and Ophey Guidry. He was a World War II Navy veteran, stationed in Guam. Sam married Gerdie Henry from Lyons Point, Louisiana in 1951. They moved to Houston shortly after their marriage, where he learned his trade of...
Elouise D. Greathouse
Oct 13, 2017
Elouise Greathouse, 79, of Lake Charles, died peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2017 in a local care facility surrounded by family and friends.
Mrs. Greathouse was born January 12, 1938 in Goosport, the daughter of Agnes and Raybon Demeritt. She married Arlen L. Greathouse on May 29, 1954 at Bethel Baptist Church. He preceded her in death July 16,...
Lenard James "Peanut" Chesson
Oct 13, 2017
Lenard James “Peanut” Chesson, 63, of Topsy, LA, died at 2:32 AM on Friday, October 13, 2017 in a local hospital.
Mr. Chesson was born November 5, 1953 in Sulphur, LA, where he was raised and lived most of his life until moving to Topsy in 1999. He previously worked as a tanker man on tugboats and most recently...
Glen Dewayne Vaughan, Sr.
Oct 12, 2017
Glen DeWayne Vaughan, Sr., 84, passed away on October 12, 2017 in a local nursing home. He proudly served his country in the U S Air Force, and worked for Citgo Petroleum as a security guard for 16 years. Glen loved riding and caring for horses, working with leather, and spending time with his family and friends.
Glen is survived...
Jimmie Ray Walker
Oct 12, 2017
Ray Walker passed away in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, October 12, 2017.
Jimmie Ray Walker was born to Eloise Cotten Sanders and James O “Jimmy” Walker on November 28, 1948 in Lake Charles, La. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Father, Stepfather Ralph Sanders and Stepbrother R.W. Sanders.
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Ricky Dale Long
Oct 11, 2017
Ricky Dale Long, 63, passed away on October 11, 2017 at a local hospital.
Mr. Long was a graduate of Ft. Towson High School in Oklahoma. Ricky was a long-time employee of McManus Construction. In his free time, he enjoyed barbequing with friends and his dog, Bone.
He is survived by his daughter, Melissa Hester of Arkansas; two...
Adeline Ellen Dawsey
Oct 10, 2017
Adeline Ellen Dawsey, 85, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at her residence.
Mrs. Dawsey was born on July 9, 1932 in Elton, LA, to Edmond and Felida LaFleur. She retired in 1999 after working as a Nursing Assistant at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for 24 years. Mrs. Dawsey was also a proud member...
Dr. Maria Herminia Callejas Mccall
Oct 10, 2017
Born in 1933 in Matanzas, Cuba, Maria received her Doctorate in Education from the University of Havana, Cuba in 1961. Soon afterwards, she visited her brother in Baton Rouge and stayed in the United States to attend LSU. She taught at a Catholic elementary school in Baton Rouge. She met her future husband Mike in 1962 and they were married...
Robert Dudley Little
Oct 9, 2017
Robert Dudley Little of Sulphur passed away on Monday October 9, 2017 at High Hope Care Center. Alzheimer’s and Dementia took a toll on his body and he just couldn’t fight it anymore.
Dudley was born on April 12, 1937 in Buffalo, Texas to James Robert Little of Centerville, TX and Mabel Claire Voison Little of Jewitt, TX. Dudley is...
Patricia "Bootsie" Melancon
Oct 9, 2017
Ryanette Patricia “Bootsie” Melancon, 61, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 11:05 AM on Monday, October 9, 2017 in her residence.
Mrs. Melancon was born January 10, 1956 in Lake Charles, LA, was a 1974 graduate of Lake Charles High School and attended McNeese State University. She lived various locations including Key West, FL, which she loved before settling...
Bryan David Crawford
Oct 9, 2017
Bryan David Crawford died peacefully while surrounded by his family on October 9, 2017 in Sulphur, Louisiana at the age of 58. He was born on July 23rd 1959 in Sulphur, Louisiana where he remained a lifelong resident and graduate of Sulphur High School, class of 1977. He was an active member of his church as well as a passionate...
Karen Elizabeth Berry Crawford
Oct 8, 2017
Karen Elizabeth Berry Crawford, 63, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 8, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.
Karen was born July 2, 1954, and lived her entire life in Lake Charles, LA. She was the oldest of six children. She graduated from St. Louis Catholic High School in 1972 and from McNeese State University in 1976. Karen was...
Robert "Snow" Coe
Oct 8, 2017
The spirit of Robert Earl Coe passed from this world to the next on Sunday, October 8, 2017. He was born in Columbia, Louisiana in 1927 and lived in Lake Charles most of his life. “Snow”, as he was known to his friends, was an electrician and member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for over seventy years. He...
Jeffrey Taylor
Oct 7, 2017
Jeffrey Taylor, 46, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017 in Beaumont, Texas. Jeffrey was a 1989 graduate of LaGrange High School and a 1994 graduate of McNeese State University, where he earned various degrees. He was a civilian telecommunications specialist contractor for the United States Government. Jeffrey worked with the Defense Department and various government agencies supporting the United...
Marion Carr
Oct 7, 2017
Marion Elizabeth Carr, 98, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2017 in a local nursing home. She was a nurse at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital and Holly Hill Nursing Home. After retiring, she spent a lot of time with her nieces at Cypress sewing center. Marion was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and was a member of UMW. ...
Leroy Thomas
Oct 6, 2017
LeRoy Thomas, 79, of Lake Charles passed away at 7:10 PM on Friday, October 6, 2017 in a local hospital.
Mr. Thomas was born on May 31, 1938 in Streator, IL where he was a graduate of Streator Township High School and awarded a letterman jacket for being a star player on the golf team. Following graduation, he joined...
Freddie Frances Ayres
Oct 6, 2017
Freddie Frances Cleveland Ayres, 84, of The Woodlands, Texas, formerly of Lake Charles, passed away Friday October 6, 2017 at a Conroe, Texas care center with her family at her side.
Ms. Ayres was a native of Alexandria, Louisiana and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. Her father, Fred B. Cleveland, was a longtime barber at the Bentley...
