Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
David Wayne Golden
Sep 28, 2016
David Wayne Golden, 59, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. After a lengthy battle with multiple sclerosis, David is now “On the road again.” David was a lifelong resident of Sulphur, Louisiana and earned his bachelor’s degree from McNeese State University and his Masters from Louisiana State University. He became a known author of western...
Michael A. "Mike" Mccall
Sep 27, 2016
Michael A.”Mike” McCall passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016.
He was born March 27, 1930 in Baltimore, Maryland to parents Austin J. McCall and wife Genevieve. The family moved to New Orleans in 1938. Mike was a graduate of Jesuit High School and Soule Business College. He attended SLI in Lafayette, La. and the University of Houston. He...
Richard J. Daley, Jr.
Sep 27, 2016
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother died at the age of 77 on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 after a brief illness.
A native of Lake Charles, LA, he was a resident of Port Arthur, TX. In his early years, he was an ironworker with Local 678. Later in life, he became an entrepreneur and spent most of his...
Roger Ben Vandenberg
Sep 26, 2016
Roger Ben Vandenberg, 61, passed away on Monday September 26, 2016 at a local health care facility.
Ben was born in Brookings, South Dakota on September 12, 1955 to Daniel Vandenberg and Emma Wagnaar Vandenberg. Ben was a loving and caring husband, father, brother and friend.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Howard...
Billy Wayne Bailey
Sep 26, 2016
Billy Wayne Bailey, 81, of Lake Charles, LA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 26, 2016.
He was born on the 23rd of November, 1934 in Glenmora, Louisiana to Shrilda and Curtis Bailey. He graduated in 1952 from Glenmora High School as Salutatorian. He joined the United States Marine Corp on July 6, 1953. ...
Minunette Theresa Hollier
Sep 26, 2016
Minunette “Ma” Theresa Hollier, 87, of Lake Charles, LA died on Monday, September 26, 2016 in a local care facility.
“Ma” was born on December 17, 1928 in Lake Charles, LA to Leroy and Victoria Granger Hollier. She was a member of St. Martin DePorres Catholic Church. She enjoyed Zydeco music, watching tv, and being outdoors. Ma was...
Dale Errol Bacon
Sep 25, 2016
Dale Errol Bacon, 63, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Sunday, September 25, 2016 in his residence.
Mr. Bacon was born October 4, 1952 in Lake Charles, LA, where he lived most of his life. He was a 1971 graduate of LaGrange High School, received his bachelor’s degree from McNeese State University, attended ULL in Lafayette, and did his...
Rita Jeanette Brady
Sep 25, 2016
Rita J. Barnett Brady, 71, left this world peacefully on Sunday September 25, 2016 at her residence, surrounded by her loving and faithful family.
Rita was a native of Benton Harbor, Michigan and a resident of Southwest Louisiana for the past 30 years. She and her husband owned and operated Branet, Inc. for 23 years and are of...
Noralee Manasse Buehler
Sep 23, 2016
NoraLee Manasse Buehler, 87, passed away in the comfort of her home on Friday, September 23, 2016. Mrs. Buehler was born on June 17, 1929 to Robert and Cordelia Manasse in Napa, California. She was a graduate of Napa High School and after graduating immediately married William Buehler. Bill passed away two years ago. They would have recently celebrated their...
Justin "Blake" Benoit
Sep 23, 2016
Justin “Blake” Benoit, 27, of Lake Charles died at 4:13 AM on Friday, September 23, 2016 in a local hospital.
Blake was born on January 20, 1989 in Lake Charles where he lived all of his life. He worked for ACR Heating and Cooling as an HVAC technician. Blake was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church.
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Carol Sonnier
Sep 22, 2016
On Thursday, September 22nd 2016, the Lord called Carol Ann LaVergne Sonnier home. She passed from this world without pain, leaving behind her family to cherish her memory: Husband Jerry Sonnier of Sulphur, daughter D. Annette Weber and husband Carsten of Sugar Land, TX; son Jerry J “Jimmy” Sonnier of League City, TX; grandchildren Jerry A. “Drew” Sonnier, Sabrina Sonnier,...
Donna Raye Moore
Sep 22, 2016
Donna Raye Moore, 45, passed away peacefully in the early hours on Thursday, September 22, 2016 surrounded by her family. Donna enjoyed all types of crafts. She was currently attending Our Lady of LaSalette Church. Before moving, she attended St. Theresa’s Catholic Church where she was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and the Legion of Mary.
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Harold Anthony Bourgeois, Sr.
Sep 22, 2016
Harold Anthony Bourgeois, Sr.,73, of Lake Charles, LA died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on September 22, 2016.
Harold Bourgeois was born on August 21, 1943 in Eunice, LA and has lived all of his life in Lake Charles. He attended St. Margaret and Landry Catholic schools and was a graduate of Immaculata High School Seminary in...
Johnny "Twiggy" Pharis
Sep 21, 2016
Johnny Pharis, 75, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born in DeQuincy, but made Sulphur his home. Johnny served his country in the United States Army after the Korean War. He worked for Conoco for 35 years retiring as an I & E supervisor over area B and C. Johnny enjoyed coaching and...
Edward Sweeney Watson
Sep 21, 2016
Edward Sweeney (Ed) Watson, 73 years, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016, in his home, surrounded by his family.
Mr. Watson was born May 27, 1943. He was a resident of Lake Charles most of his life. Ed graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1961. He attended McNeese State University, majoring in animal husbandry. He was...
Donald Ray Gunn
Sep 20, 2016
Donald “Ray” Gunn, 86, of Sulphur passed on September 20, 2016 in the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home in Jennings.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 10:30 A.M. in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Johnson and Robison Funeral Home.
Charles Ray Jones, Sr.
Sep 20, 2016
Charles Ray Jones, Sr., 70, of Lake Charles died at 4:05 PM on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 in an Oberlin care facility.
Mr. Jones was born on June 17, 1946 in Pineville, LA and was raised in Oberlin, LA. He had lived in Lake Charles for more than 40 years. Mr. Jones served as a Sergeant in...
Journi Nella Watts
Sep 19, 2016
Journi Nella Watts, six day old infant daughter of Gendora and Joshua Watts, died at 4:20 AM on Monday, September 19, 2016.
Survivors other than her parents include her brother, Ja’Than Watts; grandparents, Michael and Felicia Ballard, Joe Watts and Donna Clark; great-grandmother, Marie Feast; uncles, Jerell Clark and Joseph Watts, Jr.; and numerous other uncles, aunts, cousins and...
Gabrielle Rain Hidalgo
Sep 19, 2016
Rain Hidalgo, 17, of Lake Charles died on Monday, September 19, 2016 in a New Orleans hospital after battling a life long illness.
Rain was born on July 26, 1999 in Lake Charles where she lived all of her life. She had attended Maplewood High School and LaGrange High School. Rain had a passion for dancing and practiced at...
