Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Shirley Martin Garrett
Mar 12, 2017
Johnson and Robison Funeral Home
Shirley Martin Garrett, 78, of Sulphur passed on March 12, 2017 in her residence surrounded by her family. She was a member of First Pentecostal Church of Westlake. Shirley enjoyed reading, traveling, and shopping. She loved spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends.
Shirley is survived by her five children, Larry Garrett and wife...
Edward Joseph Wannage
Mar 11, 2017
Edward Joseph Wannage, 59, passed away peacefully at his home after battling a long illness.
Mr. Wannage was born and raised here in Lake Charles and graduated from Grand Lake High School, Class of 1976. He worked as a heavy equipment crane operator for the Local 406 Union and was also an accomplished commercial fisherman. Edward always liked...
Ellen "Renee" Ponthieux
Mar 11, 2017
Ellen Reneé Quinn Ponthieux, 56, of Lake Charles, LA died on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
Reneé was born February 19, 1961 in Groves, TX and has lived most of her life in Lake Charles, where she attended Lake Charles High School. She would always put others before herself and always helping in any manor she could.
Reneé is...
Norman Gale Paschall
Mar 11, 2017
Norman Gale Paschall, 80, passed away on March 11, 2017 in his residence surrounded by his family. Norman was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He enjoyed working, fishing, and building things.
Norman is survived by his seven children, Norman Paschall, Jr. and wife Susie of Lake Charles, Randy Paschall and wife Cindy of Brookhaven, MS,...
Sharon Marie Dearien
Mar 11, 2017
Sharon Marie Tower Dearien, 65, of Sulphur passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017. Her life was her children and grandchildren.
Sharon is survived by her husband of 47 years, Vic Dearien and her three children, Shonda Thibodeaux and partner Randal Foster of DeQuincy, Tonya Viator and husband Blake of Carlyss, and Brad Dearien and fiancé Tanya McInnis of Sulphur; 8...
