Local Obituaries

Jan 31, 2016

Carmen Gail Guillot, 34, of Lake Charles, LA died Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Rapides Regional Hospital as a result of a motor vehicle accident.

 

Carmen was born on May 19, 1981 in Lake Charles, LA to Buddy and Rebecca Guillot. She was known for her outgoing care and compassion for friends and family. Carmen loved riding motorcycles,...

Jan 31, 2016

Joyce Taylor Jones, 87, of Lake Charles, La., died on Sunday, January 31, 2016 in her home surrounded by family and friends following a lengthy illness. Born in Beaufort, North Carolina, Joyce lived most of her life in the Sweet Lake community of Cameron Parish. She was always known as a kind, loving, gentle and soft-spoken lady.Joyce dearly loved God...

Jan 30, 2016

Sammy Vincent Hickman, 70, went to be with His Lord on Saturday, January 30, 2016, as his faithful family was at his side.A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Sam was born to Charles W. “Red” and Joan Hardeman Hickman. He was a 1963 graduate of Lake Charles High School and received his BA from McNeese State University in 1974. He...

Jan 30, 2016

Dianna Faye Manuel Swickard, 68, of Moss Bluff, LA, died on Saturday, January 30, 2016 in her residence.

 

Mrs. Swickard was born December 28, 1947 in Lake Charles, LA and was a 1965 graduate of Marion High School. She worked as an accountant for various firms including K-Mart (1969-1985), the University Hospital in Augusta, GA for twelve years, and...

Jan 30, 2016

Julius “Bud” McCain, 87, of Moss Bluff, LA died surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, January 30, 2016.



Bud was born on January 12, 1929 in Sarasota, FL to William and Theresa McCain. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and traveling. He had great memories of racing sailboats as a teenager. Bud was well known for helping many people get...

Jan 30, 2016

Ella Mae Sarver Brown, 90, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 7:40 AM on Saturday, January 30, 2016 in a local care facility.

 

Mrs. Brown was born June 14, 1925 in Gueydan, LA to J.C. Sarver, Sr. and Willie Baker Sarver and has lived in Lake Charles since 1942. She was a graduate of Gueydan High School and married...

Jan 29, 2016

  Iva D. Smith, 87, of Westlake, LA, got her wings on Friday, January 29, 2016.

 

Iva was born in Desoto Parish, LA, and has been a long time resident of Westlake and member of Westwood Baptist Church.

 

She enjoyed time spent with her friends and family, collecting red bird memorabilia, putting together puzzles, working in her yard,...

Jan 29, 2016

Jan 29, 2016

Shelton “Bill” Statum, 62, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2016, with his wife by his side.  Bill was a commercial fisherman with a passion for fishing and hunting.  He was a member of Calvary Apostolic Church.  Bill was a loving husband, step father, and grandfather.

 Bill is survived by his wife of 14 years, Carla Statum; his step children,...

Jan 28, 2016

Betty J. Elliott-House, 90, of Lake Charles passed away in Spring, Texas, Thursday, January 28, 2016.  Mrs. Elliott-House was a native and life resident of Lake Charles moving a few months ago to Spring, TX. Her father worked in the greater Lafayette and South Louisiana area, and was a graduate from Lafayette High School and obtained her teaching degree from...

Jan 28, 2016

Michael Louis Page, age 64, passed away Thursday January 28, 2016.

 

Michael was a 1974 graduate of LSU, he was a member of Krewe Le Bon Temps of Rome, GA,  Krewe du Lac of Lake Charles, LA. and treasurer of the Lake Charles Parrot Head Chapter.

 

Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memories are his...

Jan 27, 2016

Jan 27, 2016

Joseph “Jay” Diece Landry, 87, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 5:05 AM on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 in a local care facility.

 

Mr. Landry was born March 5, 1928 in Vinton, LA and was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He worked for over thirty years at South Central Bell / AT&T as a cable splicer. He was...

Jan 27, 2016

Carol Marie Hewitt, 79, of Sulphur passed away on January 27, 2016 in a local hospital. She was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church in Sulphur. Carol enjoyed sewing and making quilts. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and drinking coffee with her friends.

Carol is survived by her son, Ricky Venable; her daughter, Debbie Rising...

Jan 26, 2016

Gaiery Lynn Amy, 63, of Lake Charles, died Tuesday January 26, 2016 in the comfort of her home with her family at her side.

 

She was a native and life-long resident of Lake Charles. She was a 1970 Graduate of Lagrange High School, a home maker and of the catholic faith. Gairey always kept an immaculate house that...

Jan 26, 2016

Wanda Hunter Ellis, 57, of Westlake passed away at 6:22 PM on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 in a Houston hospital. Mrs. Ellis was born on December 14, 1958 in Macclenny, FL. Mrs. Ellis was a graduate of Baker County High School. She moved to Lake Charles in 1981 and then to Westlake in 1984. Mrs. Ellis had worked at the...

Jan 26, 2016

Ethelie Breaux, 91, formerly of Lake Charles, died Tuesday January 26, 2016 at a Shreveport hospital after a brief illness.

 

Ethelie was a native of Leonville, LA and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She took pride in her home and family and was a longtime member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Ethelie was the honored recipient of...

Jan 26, 2016

David Chris Conner, 57, of Lake Charles passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at MD Anderson in Houston, TX.

 

Mr. Conner was born in Kinder, LA and has been a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a 1976 graduate of LaGrange High School where he played football and McNeese State University where he graduated in 1980 with...