Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Michael Arledge
Aug 17, 2017
Michael “Mike” Arledge, 62, of Vinton passed away on August 17, 2017.
Mike, a Eunice, LA native, resided in Alaska for 32 years working in the construction industry. He was an avid reader and loved watching movies. In 2016, he retired and moved to Vinton, LA.
He is survived by his children, Duke Arledge of Colorado Springs, CO,...
Sean Alexander Mccutcheon
Aug 15, 2017
Sean Alexander McCutcheon, 25, passed away at his home on August 15, 2017.
After attending Alfred M. Barbe High School Sean began as a cook at Dairy Queen. In his off time he liked to keep to himself playing his Xbox and listening to heavy metal music. He also enjoyed riding his bike and his mother’s Ford Mustang.
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James "Jim" Carroll Laporte
Aug 15, 2017
James “Jim” Carroll Laporte, 83, of Lake Charles passed away at 2:25 PM on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 in a local hospital.
Mr. Laporte was born on May 5, 1934 in Arnaudville, LA. He was a graduate of Cecilia High School and furthered his studies at McNeese State University and also at USL. Mr. Laporte enlisted in the US...
Westley Phillip Widcamp
Aug 14, 2017
Westley Phillip Widcamp, 48, of Westlake, LA, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017, in his residence. Westley was born in Sulphur, LA, on October 28, 1968 to Thomas and Phyllis Nassar Widcamp.
Westley was a life-long resident of Westlake where he was a 1987 graduate of Westlake High School. After high school, he joined the U.S. Army. Westley...
Joseph Murray Demarest
Aug 14, 2017
Joseph Murray Demarest, 86, passed away at a local hospital after a brief illness on August 14, 2017.
Mr. Demarest served his country as a Staff Sergeant and a radar operator for the United States Air Force during the Korean War. After the war he joined the American Legion Post #1. In his professional life he worked at...
Nelson Bourgeois
Aug 12, 2017
Nelson Bourgeois, 93, died Saturday, August 12, 2017, in a local hospital.
Mr. Bourgeois was born on Mayville Plantation in Welsh, Louisiana to Orelian and Elia Mae Gashette Bourgeois. He farmed with his family in the Hayes/Bell City area until he joined the United States Army during World War II. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge...
Eva Mae Florence Fusilier Klumpp
Aug 12, 2017
Eva Mae Florence Fusilier Klumpp, 89, of Lake Charles passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017 in an assisted living facility in Spring, TX.
Mrs. Klumpp was born on February 24, 1928 in Sweetlake, LA where she was a graduate of Sweetlake High School. She furthered her education at Sam Houston State University receiving an associate’s degree. She married...
Bobbie Sylvain Fahrmann
Aug 12, 2017
Bobbie Sylvain Fahrmann, 87, of Sulphur passed away on Saturday August 12, 2017 in the comfort of his home. Bobbie enjoyed woodworking, dancing to Cajun music, cooking, fishing and camping. He loved to be around his family and friends and his four-legged grandkids. Bobbie was a big teaser and jokester. He gave everyone a nickname. Bobbie was known as “Daddy...
Curtis Wayne Manuel
Aug 12, 2017
Iowa – Curtis “Wayne” Manuel, 63, passed away in his residence, Saturday, August 12, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Wayne was born in Crowley on November 5, 1953 to the late Curtis M. & Cloney Belle (Stutes) Manuel. He was a graduate of Iowa High School and a member of Christ Community in Lake Charles. Wayne served in the...
Ryan Glenn Little
Aug 11, 2017
Lake Charles ~ Ryan Glenn Little, 33, passed away Friday, August 11, 2017. Born in Lake Charles on March 14, 1984, Ryan was the son of Randy & Donna (Bridges) Little. Ryan was a graduate of Sam Houston High School and was a member of the Louisiana High School Rodeo Association for 4 years. He competed at the National High...
Verdie Racca Miller
Aug 11, 2017
Iowa – Verdie Racca Miller, 91, passed away in her residence August 11, 2017. Born in Woodlawn on November 11, 1925 to the late Herbert and Rose (Chaisson) Racca. She was a loving mother, grandmother and best friend to all. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Thomas W. Miller. She is survived by one daughter, Cynthia “Cindy”...
Beatrice Hebert
Aug 11, 2017
Beatrice (Breaux) Broussard Hebert, 96, of Lake Charles passed away at 3:05 AM on Friday, August 11, 2017 in a local care facility.
Ms. Hebert was born on January 29, 1921 in Crowley where she was a graduate of St. Michael’s Catholic School. She had resided in Lake Charles for the past 64 years. Ms. Hebert was a bookkeeper...
Jeanette Ann Miller Potts
Aug 10, 2017
Jeanette Ann Miller Potts, 55, of Lake Charles passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Potts was born in Creole, LA and has lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Barbe High School and attended Delta Tech. She worked many places throughout the years, some of those being,...
J.T. Van Winkle, Sr.
Aug 10, 2017
James Thomas Van Winkle, Sr., 90, of Lake Charles, died Thursday August 10, 2017 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his beloved family.
J.T. was a native of DeQuincy, Louisiana and a long-time resident of Lake Charles. Shortly after graduating from DeQuincy High School in 1943, he honorable served our country in the Navy during World...
Frankie Henderson Graham
Aug 10, 2017
Mrs. Frankie Henderson Graham went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 10, 2017.
She was born on August 25, 1923 to Fred and Susie Cooley Henderson. She enjoyed sewing and traveling and will be remembered as an excellent cook. She will also be remembered for her faithful walk with the Lord and Bible reading, her quiet, but...
Wayne Keith Reynaud
Aug 9, 2017
Wayne Keith Reynaud, 68, of Lake Charles passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in his residence.
Mr. Reynaud was born on September 23, 1948 in Alexandria and lived in Lake Charles since 1958. He was a graduate of Lake Charles High School and continued his education at McNeese State University where he received a nursing degree. Mr. Reynaud...
Curran "Guy" Bartholomew, Jr.
Aug 9, 2017
Curran Guy Bartholomew, Jr., 91, of Houston, TX passed away Wednesday, August 09, 2017 at Brookdale Spring Shadows in Houston.
Mr. Bartholomew was born in Little Rock, AR, raised in Iowa, LA and has lived most of his life in Houston, TX. He was a graduate of Iowa High School, attended MSU and obtained his Bachelor of Science...
Tommy Lavelle Cassell
Aug 9, 2017
Tommy Lavelle Cassell, 76, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 with his loving wife, Linda by his side. Tommy was born on October 12, 1940 in Lake Charles to Charles and Bernice Meek Cassell Sr.
Tommy was a 1958 graduate of LaGrange High School. He attended McNeese State University where he received his Bachelor’s...
Inez Johnson Angerstein
Aug 9, 2017
Inez Johnson Angerstein, 78, passed away on August 9, 2017 at a local hospital.
Mrs. Angerstein enjoyed working as a cashier at a local Kroger Grocery Store for around thirty five years. She drove a school bus for Calcasieu Parish Schools. Mrs. Inez was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. She loved to sing and dance...
Mervyn Lee Taylor
Aug 8, 2017
Mervyn Lee Taylor, 96, of Grand Lake passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 in the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home in Jennings with his wife of 71 years, Lerdie Taylor, at his side.
Mr. Taylor was born on May 18, 1921 in Lacassine to Thomas and Una Taylor. He lived most of his life in the Sweet Lake community....
