Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Harold Mitchell Mangum
Nov 26, 2016
Harold Mitchell Mangum, 85, died Saturday, November 26, 2016 following a brief illness.
Harold was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Gene Everett Mangum; his brother W.R Mangum; his sister Zelda Mangum Veale and is survived by his wife of 16 years, Sylvia Gaspard Mangum; his son, Butch Mangum and his wife Debbie Mangum of Houston,...
Joseph Harry Dutreix, Sr.
Nov 26, 2016
Joseph H. Dutreix, Jr., passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 4:35 PM in a local hospital.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Mr. Dutreix was born on December 11, 1916 in Brusly, LA to Marius T. Dutreix and Noemie Becnel Dutreix. He grew up in Kenner, LA and was the youngest of eleven children. ...
Dana Gay Fruge
Nov 26, 2016
Dana Gay Fruge passed away on Saturday, November 26th 2016.
Dana is remembered as a generous, giving woman that was an amazing hostess. Dana was a bright star that excelled at throwing social events. She also enjoyed fishing, cooking, and gardening.
Mrs. Fruge is survived by her husband of fifteen years, Robert Mitchell Fruge; son, Robert Guillory;...
Rowen Landry Duhon
Nov 25, 2016
Infant Rowen Landry Duhon went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 25, 2016 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women.
Survivors include his parents, Shawn Duhon and wife Kellie; three siblings, Addie Duhon, Kipton Duhon, and Camille Duhon; maternal grandmother, Amy Janese; paternal grandparents, Dewey and Dianna Duhon; three aunts, Shelly Bryan, Crissy Janese, and Candace Duhon;...
Natalie Johnson
Nov 24, 2016
Natalie Dean Lewis Johnson, 89, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 7:23 PM on Thursday, November 24, 2016 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Johnson was born September 5, 1927 in Red Oak, IA, has lived in Southwest Louisiana for the past forty-five years with many of those years in the DeQuincy area. She will always be remembered as...
Terry Joseph Vezina
Nov 23, 2016
Terry Joseph Vezina passed away November 23, 2016 in the comfort of his home.
Terry was born and grew up here in Lake Charles and spent his professional life as a pipe fitter. Mr. Vezina loved to spend his free time restoring cars.
Left to cherish his memory is his son, Justin Vezina; daughter, Kayla Vezina; three brothers,...
John Richard Berchmans Deaton
Nov 22, 2016
John Richard Berchmans Deaton, 67, of Lake Charles, LA died Tuesday, November 22, 2016 in a local hospital.
John was born on February 12, 1949 in Lake Charles, LA to Rex and Mildred Deaton. He enjoyed music, basketball, and eating with his family. John was known to light up the room with his wonderful sweet smile and humor.
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Dot Cryer
Nov 22, 2016
Dot Cryer, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. Dot was an avid lover of nature. She loved to garden, sew, fish and travel. Dot was a lifetime homemaker and a member of Houston River Baptist Church where she loved her Sunday school class.
Dot is survived by her children, Robbie McCarty, Jennifer Johnson...
Edward Gene Martin Sr.
Nov 21, 2016
Edward (“Ed”) Gene Martin, Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and passionate founder of Martin Automotive Group, Inc., passed away peacefully at home on November 21, 2016 after a valiant battle against complications from Leiomyosarcoma. He was surrounded by his devoted wife of 65 years, children, and grandchildren.
Ed was born on September 20, 1929 in St. Louis, Missouri to...
Martha Henderson Arrington
Nov 21, 2016
Martha Henderson Arrington, 69, of Lake Charles died on Monday, November 21, 2016 in her residence.
Mrs. Arrington was born on May 14, 1947 in El Dorado, AR and lived in Lake Charles for the past 46 years. She retired from the Calcasieu Parish School Board as an elementary teacher and a special education teacher. She taught at Dolby...
Johnny Lee Vice, Sr.
Nov 21, 2016
VINTON- Johnny Lee Vice, Sr. 72, passed away Monday, November 21, 2016 in his home surrounded by his family. He was raised in Vinton, living most of his life there and he retired from the Town of Vinton. Johnny loved shrimping, hunting, spending time with his family and simply living life to the fullest.
Survivors include his wife of 25...
Charlotte Ann Broussard
Nov 20, 2016
Charlotte Ann Broussard, 73, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 under the loving care of her granddaughter, Ashley Crain. Charlotte was an accountant and retired from Cal-Cam Tractor Equipment.
Charlotte is survived by her daughter, Stacy Perry Arceneaux (Paul); her 2 sons, Kevin Perry (Ginger) and Randy Perry all of Lake Charles; 7 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and her sister,...
Natalie G. Guillory
Nov 20, 2016
Mrs. Guillory passed away at St. Patrick Hospital at the age of 93 surrounded by loved ones.
She was born in Delcambre, LA, and was a longtime resident of Lake Charles, LA. She retired in 1988 from St. Patrick Hospital after 18 years of dedicated service. She was an avid gardener, hard worker, amazing cook, and loving to all....
Daryll "Dj" Lance Dillard
Nov 20, 2016
Daryll “D.J.” Lance Dillard Jr. died Sunday, November 20, 2016 in Miami, FL.
Daryll was born on November 18, 1984 in Lake Charles, LA to Elder Daryll and Marjorie Dillard. He was a 2004 Graduate of LaGrange High School. While there he played football and proudly wore the #5. Daryll “DJ” enjoyed cooking, sports, dancing, visiting with friends and...
James Hubert Dufrene
Nov 19, 2016
James H. Dufrene, Sr. entered his Heavenly life Saturday, November 19, 2016. He was born September 2, 1922 in Lake Charles. He was the son of R.L. “Rock” and Effie Dufrene.
He grew up in Lake Charles and attended Catholic schools. He attended McNeese briefly until he joined the Army. Just before going off to defend our country fighting...
Vicki Vincent Stulb
Nov 19, 2016
Vicki Vincent Stulb, 62, of Lake Charles died at 2:42 PM on Saturday, November 19, 2016 in her residence.
Vicki was born on April 14, 1954 in San Francisco, CA and lived most of her life in Lake Charles where she was a graduate of St. Louis High School. She furthered her education at Hollins College in Roanoke, VA...
Cheryl Lynn Reeves
Nov 19, 2016
Cheryl Lynn Nix Reeves, 61 years old, of Topsy passed away on Saturday, Nov. 19 in Land Mark of Lake Charles Nursing Center after a lengthy illness.
Visitation will be 11 am, Tuesday, Nov. 22 at Topsy Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm immediately following visitation with the Bro. Lloyd Carroll officiating. Burial will follow at...
Bernice Broussard Seamons
Nov 19, 2016
Bernice Broussard LeDoux Seamons, 81, born April 13, 1935 went home to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 19, 2016.
Bernice left behind her loving daughter, Eugenia Gail Duhon (David); her brother, August Broussard (Norma); her son, Gerald Seamons (Tina); her very close friend, Mrs. Rose Kegley; her three grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. ...
Thomas Eugene "Tommy" Reagan
Nov 18, 2016
"Our loss is Heaven's gain. One mighty oak has fallen”
Thomas Eugene “Tommy" Reagan, 77, of Lake Charles died at 2:45 pm on Friday, November 18, 2016 in a local hospital.
Tommy will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather (Pops), and brother. Known to all as a hard worker, his kindness and compassion, and his...
James Istre
Nov 18, 2016
Jimmy “Bill” Istre, 57, passed away on November 18, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Jimmy worked for Beverage Sales, Inc. for 38 years as a Warehouse Manager and was born in Lake Charles, LA. Jimmy loved to hunt and fish, and was a long time Saints and LSU fan. He was known as a loyal family...
