Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Wilma Sue Karr Thurston
Apr 17, 2019
Wilma Sue Karr Thurston, 76, of Moss Bluff, LA, died at 1:05 AM on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 in her residence.
Mrs. Thurston was born September 1, 1942 in Keavy, KY, where she graduated high school. She lived a number of years in Illinois before moving to Moss Bluff in 1987. She worked at Kroger’s for over thirteen years, with...
Ann Searle
Apr 16, 2019
Ann G. Searle, 93, passed away April 16, 2019 in a local care facility. Born and raised in Opelousas, Ann was a graduate of AIC High School. She met her husband, Robert, during WWII and married upon his discharge from the Army and settled in Maplewood to start a family. Ann also enjoyed her career in advertising for 15 years...
Patty Jo Alcede Grandy
Apr 16, 2019
Patty Jo Alcede Grandy entered eternal life on April 16, 2019 in Baton Rouge, La.
Patty was born on Nov. 13, 1937, in Lake Charles, La. to Mitch and Alma Henry Alcede. She graduated from Lake Charles High School and received her BA in Education from LSU in Baton Rouge. After graduation from LSU she taught 4th grade at Westwood...
Lawrence Stacy Dilks, Jr.
Apr 16, 2019
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Dr. Lawrence S. Dilks, Jr., 90, will be held at 9:00 AM on Tuesday April 23, 2019 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Lake Charles with Monsignor Jace Eskind serving as celebrant. Visitation will be at Johnson Funeral Home on Monday April 22 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM with...
Mildred Lafleur
Apr 15, 2019
Mildred Annette LaFleur, 83, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019 in her residence; surrounded by her loving family. Mildred was born on July 16, 1935 in Jennings, LA to Nelson and Rose Fontenot.
Mildred was a loving and caring person who enjoyed dancing and entertaining people in her home. She dedicated her time to raising...
John David Rene Hollier
Apr 15, 2019
John David Rene Hollier, 76, passed away on April 15, 2019 at a local hospital.
After high school John served his country in the United States Air Force in two tours in Vietnam. He the worked as an Air Traffic Controller for the Federal Aviation Administration in Austin, TX and then worked O’Rourke Bros. Distributors in Orlando, FL. John was...
Cuong "Jason" Thanh Nguyen
Apr 15, 2019
Cuong “Jason” Thanh Nguyen, 29, of Lake Charles passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019 in his residence.
Jason was born on July 1, 1989 in Biloxi, MS until 2005 when Hurricane Katrina forced them to move to Lake Charles. He attended LaGrange High School and later attended Houston Community College. Jason worked at Asia Restaurant at L’Auberge Casino.
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Marguerite Lewis Awagain
Apr 14, 2019
Marguerite Lewis Awagain, 88, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her beloved children on Sunday, April 14, 2019, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Marguerite was born on January 9, 1931 in Baton Rouge, LA to Allen and Marguerite Donellan Lewis. She was a 1948 graduate of Istrouma High School in Baton Rouge. Marguerite married the love...
Steven Austin Lloyd
Apr 14, 2019
Lake Charles – Steven Austin Lloyd, born September 1, 1994, son of William Earl and Tiffney Monique (Leslie) Lloyd, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019, at the age of 24. Steven was a graduate of Sulphur High School and joined the National Guard. He was employed with Gulf Coast Fabricating. Steven enjoyed playing video games, and taking care of his...
Dorothy "Dot" Manuel
Apr 14, 2019
Dorothy “Dot” Manuel, born November 6, 1933 in Andrew, Louisiana, daughter of the late Minus Gordy Morgan and Dessie Olla Hoffpauir Morgan, passed away in her residence Sunday, April 14, 2019, at the age of 85. Dot was a graduate of Marion High School. She married the late Howard Manuel on February 12, 1955. Dot was a member of Open...
Clifton Lee "T-Boy" Breaux
Apr 14, 2019
Clifton Lee “T-Boy” Breaux, 74, of Sulphur passed away April 14, 2019 in his residence surrounded by his family. T-Boy was a 1964 graduate of Sulphur High. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, a 3rd Degree Knight within the Knights of Columbus, Council 3015, and also a member of the Cursillo Group. T-Boy loved and played all sports,...
Michael Dale Leblanc
Apr 13, 2019
Michael Dale LeBlanc, 64, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 5:05 PM on Saturday, April 13, 2019 in his residence.
Mr. LeBlanc was born February 8, 1955 in Jennings, LA and has lived in the Lake Charles / Lake Arthur area all of his life. He had a passion for music and began his career playing the drums, which led...
Gregory O'Neil Gales
Apr 13, 2019
Gregory O’Neil Gales, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2019.
He was born May 10, 1937 in Warren, Ohio to Stepney Gales and Dorothy Mattox. He moved to Ravenna, Ohio in 1947 where he resided and graduated from high school.
In 1958 he entered the United States Air Force and spent 4 ½ years stationed at Chennault Air Force...
William George Gragson, Jr.
Apr 13, 2019
William George Gragson, Jr., 76, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away peacefully in his home on April 13, 2019.
George was also known affectionately as “Big Daddy,” and was a beloved son, brother, father and grandfather. He was born on February 2, 1943 to Jane and George Gragson in Belzoni, MS. He was a graduate of The University of Mississippi,...
Annabella Gorham
Apr 12, 2019
Annabella Gorham was born December 11, 1918, at 732 Ford Street, Lake Charles, to Edwin Lombard and Annabella “Belle” Hausey Gorham. She died in her home on Enterprise Boulevard, Friday, April 12th, 2019.
She was a graduate of Central School, Lake Charles High School, and Louisiana State University, with Bachelor’s & Master’s degrees. She matriculated wherever possible, including the...
Margaret Emily Pitts
Apr 12, 2019
Margaret Emily Pitts, 92, of Hackberry passed away on April 12, 2019 in her residence surrounded by her family. She was a lifetime resident of Hackberry and graduated from Hackberry High School. Margaret retired from the Cameron Parish School Board after16 years of service as a school bus driver and was a member of St Peter the Apostolic Catholic Church....
John Charles Higgins
Apr 11, 2019
John Higgins, 70, of Sulphur passed away on April 11, 2019. He lived in the Sulphur area for 25 years.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 15, 2019 at 6 P.M. at Johnson and Robison Funeral Home with a gathering beginning at 4 P.M. until time of the service. Rev Jay Lawson will be officiating. Cremation...
Alvin "David" Varnado
Apr 11, 2019
Alvin David Varnado, 87, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 1:58 PM on Thursday, April 11, 2019 in his Groves, TX residence.
Mr. Varnado was born September 21, 1931 in Minden, LA, graduated from DeQuincy High School and graduated from ABI (Apostolic Bible Institute) in St. Paul, MN. He pastored churches in Denham Springs, Vivian, and Haynesville, LA and in...
Miles Randall Mitchem Dds
Apr 10, 2019
Miles Randall Mitchem, D.D.S., 86, of Lake Charles, LA, died April 10, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.
Dr. Mitchem was born January 18, 1933 in Crowley, LA to Harley and Hazel Mitchem, and lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a local dentist for over 50 years. Early in his career he served several years as...
Thomas Clement Jeffery, Jr.
Apr 10, 2019
Thomas Clement Jeffery, Jr., 84, died April 10, 2019 at home with his family.
He was born July 21, 1934 in Alexandria, LA to Clement and Mildred Jeffery. As a member of the Boy Scouts of America he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and was inducted into National Honor Society of the BSA, The Order of the Arrow. He...
