Local Obituaries

for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Luke Buford Jr.

Luke Buford Jr.

Mar 22, 2017

Luke Buford, Jr., 68, of Ragley, LA., passed away on March 22, 2017 in a local hospital. Luke was born in DeRidder, LA, on December 29, 1948, to Luke and Leontine Buford, Sr.

 

Luke served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. After leaving the Army he worked as a heavy equipment operator and loved anything to do with heavy...

Patricia Ledbetter

Patricia Ledbetter

Mar 21, 2017

Patricia Gayle Ledbetter, 74, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017, in a local hospital.

She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Patricia enjoyed spending time with family and friends, reading and movies. She will be remembered for her kind and loving spirit.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 53 years, Monte Ledbetter; children, Leeann Ledbetter...

Shirley May Simmons

Shirley May Simmons

Mar 21, 2017

Shirley Burks Simmons passed away on March 21, 2017.

She went home to be with the Lord and was reunited with her husband, son, and other family members who had gone before her. Shirley was 81, a native of Iowa, LA.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Simmons; her son, Bradley Simmons; her grandson, Matthew Courville;...

Melodie Swire (Miller) Thibodeaux

Melodie Swire (Miller) Thibodeaux

Mar 20, 2017

Melodie Delaine Thibodeaux, 48, of Lake Charles passed away on Monday March 20, 2017 at her residence following an extended illness.

 

Melodie was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School and Studied and graduated from Delta School of Business. As an extension of her love and compassion, she volunteered extensively...

Debra Suzann Campbell

Debra Suzann Campbell

Mar 20, 2017

 

A memorial service will be held for Debra Suzann Campbell, 58, on Saturday, April 1, 2017, at Johnson's Funeral home. The family will receive friends at 10 a.m., followed with a Cursillo Rosary at 10:30 a.m. Deacon Bennett McNeil will conduct the memorial service immediately following the rosary.

 

Debbie claimed her place in Heaven on March 20, 2017,...

Judy Renee Wildberger

Judy Renee Wildberger

Mar 20, 2017

Judy Renee Wildberger, 55, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017 in a local hospital. Judy was a native of Sulphur and lived in Maryland for many years, moving back to Sulphur in 2013. She loved spending time with her family and friends and will be missed by all who knew her.

Judy is survived by her two daughters, Tiffany...

George Leland Crawford

George Leland Crawford

Mar 20, 2017

George Leland Crawford, 90, of Sulphur passed away on March 20, 2017 surrounded by his family. George proudly served his country in the U S Navy, enjoyed fishing, and spending time with his children, grandchildren and grand cat, Dusty.

George is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mary Crawford of Sulphur; his five children, James Richard Crawford and wife...

Marvin Douglas "Tee" Smith Jr.

Marvin Douglas "Tee" Smith Jr.

Mar 20, 2017

Marvin Douglas “Tee” Smith, Jr., 52, of Lake Charles passed away at 11:58 AM on Monday, March 20, 2017 in a Lafayette hospital.

 

Tee was born on December 12, 1964 in Lake Charles where he was a lifelong resident and a graduate of Barbe High School.  He worked for Kroger, Market Basket, and most recently for Arabie Roofing.  Tee...

Mark Wayne Lormand

Mark Wayne Lormand

Mar 18, 2017

Mark Wayne Lormand, 53, of Lake Charles passed away on March 18, 2017. Mark was a life-long resident of Sulphur. He enjoyed fishing, crabbing, camping, cooking and football.

Mark is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Eva Marie Lormand of Sulphur; his three children, Christina Mciver and husband Timothy of Lake Charles, Wendi White of Sulphur, and...

Adrian Elmer Shives

Adrian Elmer Shives

Mar 17, 2017

Adrian Elmer Shives, 80, passed away on March 17, 2017 at a local hospital.

 

After 4 years in the US Airforce he started working as a Lab Assistant at Firestone. Adrian was a simple man that loved to spend time gardening and working in his shop. He was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed fishing and hunting. His loving wife...

Paula Denise Nansen

Paula Denise Nansen

Mar 17, 2017

Paula Denise Nansen, 58, of Moss Bluff passed away Friday morning, March 17, 2017 in her residence.

 

Mrs. Nansen was born on February 27, 1959 in Lake Charles and lived in the Lake Charles/Moss Bluff area all of her life. She was a retired bookkeeper for local restaurants. Mrs. Nansen was a member of Crossroads Church in Moss Bluff....

Brian Keith Arceneaux

Brian Keith Arceneaux

Mar 17, 2017

Brian Keith Arceneaux, 47, of Sulphur passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.

Brian was a veteran of the United States Army having served in Desert Storm.  He was an avid sports fan and especially loved the LSU Tigers and New Orleans Saints. 

Brian is survived by his maternal...

Jason Eric Fisher

Jason Eric Fisher

Mar 17, 2017

Jason Eric Fisher, 36, passed away in his home on March 17, 2017

He was a dedicated worker at Kroger since he was only 16 years old. He also enjoyed working at Stines for nearly 10 years. He was a friend to everyone he met. He believed quality over quantity, having a few but very good friends. Jason was...

Anna Lou Post

Anna Lou Post

Mar 15, 2017

Anna Lou Guidry Post, 87, of Moss Bluff, LA, died at 8:10 AM on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 in her residence.

 

Mrs. Lou was born November 24, 1929 in Kaplan, LA. She worked for over twenty-one years at Tony’s Pizza as the night shift supervisor.

 

Mrs. Lou is survived by her daughter, Brenda Boudreaux of Moss Bluff; and...

David Glen Foster

David Glen Foster

Mar 15, 2017

David Glen Foster, 56, of Lake Charles died suddenly on Mach 15, 2017 at his residence.

 

David was born in Lake Charles and spent most of his life here. As a child, he participated in live theater productions and his favorite was “Mame”. He was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local 196 in Orange, Texas. Before...

Florence Lynne Holtzman

Florence Lynne Holtzman

Mar 14, 2017

Florence Lynne Holtzman

June 21, 1939 – March 14, 2017       

 

Florence “Lynne” Holtzman passed away on March 14, 2017. Lynne was preceded in death by the love of her life, Raymond Holtzman, her husband of 37 years as well as her parents, Henry and Frances Austin.

 

She is survived by her two sons, Barry Holtzman (wife,...

Patrick Alfred Sonnier

Patrick Alfred Sonnier

Mar 13, 2017

Patrick A. Sonnier, 72, passed away at 11:20 PM on Monday, March 13, 2017.

 

Mr. Sonnier was born April 8, 1944 in Lake Charles, LA and was a 1962 graduate of Iowa High School. He also graduated from McNeese State University and served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from CITGO, where he...

Mack Abraham

Mack Abraham

Mar 13, 2017

 

Mack Abraham died on March 13, 2017.  He was born on March 23, 1925 in Vinton, Louisiana, the fifth child of Joseph and Helen Mack Abraham.  He attended elementary and high school in Vinton, Sulphur and Lake Charles.  He graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1941.  He attended McNeese Junior College for two years, and then joined...

Bernice Marie Blanchette

Bernice Marie Blanchette

Mar 13, 2017

Bernice Marie Blanchette, 88, left her earthly body and entered into the presence of her Lord on March 13, 2017, She was in her home surrounded by her loving family. Bernice was born on February 10, 1929 in Orange, TX to Frank and Vivian Bergeron.

 

Bernice retired from the Calcasieu Parish School Board as a Cafeteria Manager after serving...

Sarah Lynn Trahan

Sarah Lynn Trahan

Mar 13, 2017

Sarah Lynn Trahan, 52, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 12:50 AM on Monday, March 13, 2017 in a local hospital.

 

Mrs. Trahan was born March 29, 1964 in Clute, TX and lived most of her life in the Moss Bluff / Lake Charles areas.  She was a 1983 graduate of Sam Houston High School and following graduation moved...

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