Local Obituaries

for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Floyd Young

Floyd Young

May 6, 2017

Floyd Paul Young, 81, of Lake Charles, died at a local care facility, surrounded by his family.

 

Floyd was born at Grand Chenier on September 7, 1935 to Pierre and Margaret Miller Young. He retired from the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and of the Catholic Faith.

 

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Florence Cormier Young,...

Ervin James Rivette, Jr.

Ervin James Rivette, Jr.

May 5, 2017

Ervin James Rivette, Jr., 89, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017.      

 

Mr. Rivette was born to Ervin James and Nevada (Lawrence) Rivette, Sr. on November 2, 1927 in Lake Charles, LA. He was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School before attending seminary in Covington, LA. He later honorably and faithfully served in...

Sgt. Lorne Stanford "Tonky" Mott

Sgt. Lorne Stanford "Tonky" Mott

May 5, 2017

Sergeant Lorne Stanford “Tonky” Mott, 44, of Ragley passed away at 10:40 PM on Friday, May 5, 2017 in the comfort of his home.

 

Sergeant Mott was born on December 22, 1972 in Pasadena, TX. He moved to Lake Charles with his family until moving back to Texas and graduating from Tomball High School where he was a star...

Linda Mueller Degroot

Linda Mueller Degroot

May 5, 2017

Linda Louise Mueller Degroot, 65, of Kinder passed away at 7:54 PM on Friday, May 5, 2017 in a local hospital.

 

Linda was born on October 29, 1951 in Harvey, ND. She was a graduate of Jamestown High School in North Dakota and furthered her education at North Dakota State University, receiving a degree in nursing in 1976. During...

Patrick Wayne Kennedy

Patrick Wayne Kennedy

May 4, 2017

Patrick Kennedy, 56, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017.

 

Mr. Kennedy was born on February 24, 1961, in Lake Charles, LA, to Bobby Kennedy, Sr., and Velma Fults Kennedy. He attended and graduated from LaGrange High School. He went on to join the Lake Charles Fire Department and worked in the Reserve Division...

Lloyd Pete Byler

Lloyd Pete Byler

May 4, 2017

Pete Byler, 80, of Missouri City, Texas passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017.  Pete was born in Lake Arthur, LA and raised in Hackberry, LA.  He is survived by his wife, Yvonne E. Byler; his daughter, Jill Byler-Harrison and husband, Glenn Gagnon; one son, Christopher del Corey Byler and wife Jennie; grandsons, Rusty Byler, Courtland Harrison, David Harrison, and...

Eric Melvin Roy

Eric Melvin Roy

May 4, 2017

“The two most important days in your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain

 

Eric Melvin Roy was called home by His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 4, 2017. He was born in the city of New Orleans on March 27, 1964.

 

He graduated from West...

Ethan Joseph Habetz

Ethan Joseph Habetz

May 4, 2017

Ethan Joseph Habetz, 20, of Longville, LA passed away Thursday, May 04, 2017.

 

Ethan lived most of his life in Longville, LA. He was a graduate of South Beauregard High School, attended McNeese State University and was currently working as a driver for Domino’s Pizza. Ethan enjoyed reading, basketball, computer games and most importantly, music. He also enjoyed...

Clifford R. Stacy

Clifford R. Stacy

May 4, 2017

Clifford R. Stacy, 94, of Lake Charles, LA., peacefully passed away in his residence on Thursday, May 4, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Clifford was born to Walter and Ella (Henrich) Stacy on September 9, 1922, in Emerson, Nebraska.

 

A graduate of Lake Arthur High School, Clifford lived in Lake Charles since 1942. Clifford proudly served in the...

Richard James Barnes, Sr.

Richard James Barnes, Sr.

May 3, 2017

Richard James Barnes, Sr., passed away on May 3, 2017 at the Southwestern Louisiana Veterans Home in Jennings at the age of 96. He was born in McMinnville, Tennessee. Richard joined the U S Army in 1940 and served overseas in the Seventh Armored Division during WWII. He was the last living child of the nine children born to Eliazabeth...

Susan Elizabeth Marriner

Susan Elizabeth Marriner

May 3, 2017

  Susan Elizabeth Marriner, 66, died Wednesday, May 3, 2017, in her residence.

 

Born in Plainfield, New Jersey to Richard Arthur Marriner and Virginia Elizabeth Cook Marriner, Ms. Marriner was a family case worker for CARC for many years.

 

Survivors are her son, Jason Daniel Picard of Lake Charles; her daughter, Elizabeth Anne “Beth” Blackwell and...

Allen Wardell Trahan

Allen Wardell Trahan

May 2, 2017

Allen Wardell Trahan, 80, of Lake Charles passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 in a local hospital.

 

Mr. Trahan was born on December 28, 1936 in Lake Arthur and moved to Lake Charles in 1956. He served in the US Army and retired from the US Army Corp of Engineers after 22 years of service. Mr. Trahan was...

Roger Mcilwain

Roger Mcilwain

May 1, 2017

Roger McIlwain, 78, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017 in Tyler, Texas.  Roger was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.  He was a loving father, paw paw and brother. 

Roger is survived by his daughter, Jessica Spier and husband, Scott; his grandchildren, Chloe and Davis; and his sister, Barbara Williams. 

A graveside service will be...

Jimmie Roy Livergood

Jimmie Roy Livergood

May 1, 2017

   

Jimmie Roy Livergood, 76, passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday May 1, 2017, surrounded by his beloved family.

 

Mr. Livergood was born on June 13, 1940 in Arlington, TX. He was a graduate of Kingsville High School in Texas. Following graduation, he honorably served our country in the United States Army. His distinguished...

William A. Neal

William A. Neal

May 1, 2017

William A. “Billy” Neal, 82, of Lafayette, LA, died at 9:15 AM on Monday, May 1, 2017 in a Lafayette hospital.

 

Mr. Neal was born October 30, 1934 in Natchez, MS and lived in Lake Charles from 1950-1979 before moving to Lafayette, LA. He was the owner and operator of Neal Plymouth, Inc. where he sold the Lake Charles...

Mabel Featherston

Mabel Featherston

Apr 29, 2017

Mabel Berzas Featherston, 90, of Baytown, TX, died at 11:35 PM on Saturday, April 29, 2017 in her residence.

 

Mrs. Featherston was born July 22, 1926 in Chataignier, LA, and lived over seventy years in Lake Charles before moving to Baytown, TX two years ago.  She was the owner / operator of The Sewing Basket and Humpty Dumpty Nursery...

John W. Marsh

John W. Marsh

Apr 28, 2017

Captain John Wright Marsh, 68, of Lake Charles passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017 at Christus St. Patrick Hospital surrounded by his family and close friends.

 

Captain Marsh was born on November 27, 1948 in Savannah, GA and lived in Lake Charles since 1978.  After returning home from his service in the U.S. Army during the Veitnam War,...

Mary Virginia Ellender

Mary Virginia Ellender

Apr 27, 2017

Mary Virginia Ellender, 76, of Lake Charles, LA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at a local hospital. Mary was born on May 21, 1940 in Lake Charles to Percy and Alice Smith Andrus.

 

Mary worked for years as a seamstress for local sporting goods stores including Athlete’s Corner, E&M Sporting Goods...

Georgia Elaine Lebleu Aucoin

Georgia Elaine Lebleu Aucoin

Apr 27, 2017

 

Georgia Elaine LeBleu Aucoin, 86, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in her residence.

 

Mrs. Aucoin was born September 6, 1930 in Calcasieu Parish, raised in Big Lake and lived in Lake Charles for all of her adult life.  She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church, where she was a part...

Chloe W Connella

Chloe W Connella

Apr 26, 2017

  

Chloe Williams Connella, 79, of Sulphur, LA. was called home by the Lord on April 26, 2017 surrounded by family.

Mrs. Connella made her grand debut on June 26, 1937, in Port Arthur, Texas. She lived most of her life in Sulphur, LA. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1955, where she was chosen as Football...

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