Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Glen Dewayne Vaughan, Sr.
Oct 12, 2017
Glen DeWayne Vaughan, Sr., 84, passed away on October 12, 2017 in a local nursing home. He proudly served his country in the U S Air Force, and worked for Citgo Petroleum as a security guard for 16 years. Glen loved riding and caring for horses, working with leather, and spending time with his family and friends.
Glen is survived...
Jimmie Ray Walker
Oct 12, 2017
Ray Walker passed away in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, October 12, 2017.
Jimmie Ray Walker was born to Eloise Cotten Sanders and James O “Jimmy” Walker on November 28, 1948 in Lake Charles, La. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Father, Stepfather Ralph Sanders and Stepbrother R.W. Sanders.
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Ricky Dale Long
Oct 11, 2017
Ricky Dale Long, 63, passed away on October 11, 2017 at a local hospital.
Mr. Long was a graduate of Ft. Towson High School in Oklahoma. Ricky was a long-time employee of McManus Construction. In his free time, he enjoyed barbequing with friends and his dog, Bone.
He is survived by his daughter, Melissa Hester of Arkansas; two...
Adeline Ellen Dawsey
Oct 10, 2017
Adeline Ellen Dawsey, 85, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at her residence.
Mrs. Dawsey was born on July 9, 1932 in Elton, LA, to Edmond and Felida LaFleur. She retired in 1999 after working as a Nursing Assistant at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for 24 years. Mrs. Dawsey was also a proud member...
Dr. Maria Herminia Callejas Mccall
Oct 10, 2017
Born in 1933 in Matanzas, Cuba, Maria received her Doctorate in Education from the University of Havana, Cuba in 1961. Soon afterwards, she visited her brother in Baton Rouge and stayed in the United States to attend LSU. She taught at a Catholic elementary school in Baton Rouge. She met her future husband Mike in 1962 and they were married...
Robert Dudley Little
Oct 9, 2017
Robert Dudley Little of Sulphur passed away on Monday October 9, 2017 at High Hope Care Center. Alzheimer’s and Dementia took a toll on his body and he just couldn’t fight it anymore.
Dudley was born on April 12, 1937 in Buffalo, Texas to James Robert Little of Centerville, TX and Mabel Claire Voison Little of Jewitt, TX. Dudley is...
Patricia "Bootsie" Melancon
Oct 9, 2017
Ryanette Patricia “Bootsie” Melancon, 61, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 11:05 AM on Monday, October 9, 2017 in her residence.
Mrs. Melancon was born January 10, 1956 in Lake Charles, LA, was a 1974 graduate of Lake Charles High School and attended McNeese State University. She lived various locations including Key West, FL, which she loved before settling...
Bryan David Crawford
Oct 9, 2017
Bryan David Crawford died peacefully while surrounded by his family on October 9, 2017 in Sulphur, Louisiana at the age of 58. He was born on July 23rd 1959 in Sulphur, Louisiana where he remained a lifelong resident and graduate of Sulphur High School, class of 1977. He was an active member of his church as well as a passionate...
Karen Elizabeth Berry Crawford
Oct 8, 2017
Karen Elizabeth Berry Crawford, 63, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 8, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.
Karen was born July 2, 1954, and lived her entire life in Lake Charles, LA. She was the oldest of six children. She graduated from St. Louis Catholic High School in 1972 and from McNeese State University in 1976. Karen was...
Robert "Snow" Coe
Oct 8, 2017
The spirit of Robert Earl Coe passed from this world to the next on Sunday, October 8, 2017. He was born in Columbia, Louisiana in 1927 and lived in Lake Charles most of his life. “Snow”, as he was known to his friends, was an electrician and member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for over seventy years. He...
Jeffrey Taylor
Oct 7, 2017
Jeffrey Taylor, 46, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017 in Beaumont, Texas. Jeffrey was a 1989 graduate of LaGrange High School and a 1994 graduate of McNeese State University, where he earned various degrees. He was a civilian telecommunications specialist contractor for the United States Government. Jeffrey worked with the Defense Department and various government agencies supporting the United...
Katheryn M. "Kathy" Breaux Sittig
Oct 7, 2017
Iowa –Katheryn M. “Kathy” (Breaux) Sittig, 72, was born November 12, 1944 in Lake Charles, the daughter of Charles W. “Bill” Breaux and Mary Margaret “Dolly” Morgan Breaux, passed away October 7, 2017 in her residence. She is survived by her children, Greg Sittig and wife, Julie of Iowa, Rachel Quick and husband, Don of Sulphur, Randy Sittig (Leslie) of...
Marion Carr
Oct 7, 2017
Marion Elizabeth Carr, 98, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2017 in a local nursing home. She was a nurse at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital and Holly Hill Nursing Home. After retiring, she spent a lot of time with her nieces at Cypress sewing center. Marion was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and was a member of UMW. ...
Leroy Thomas
Oct 6, 2017
LeRoy Thomas, 79, of Lake Charles passed away at 7:10 PM on Friday, October 6, 2017 in a local hospital.
Mr. Thomas was born on May 31, 1938 in Streator, IL where he was a graduate of Streator Township High School and awarded a letterman jacket for being a star player on the golf team. Following graduation, he joined...
Freddie Frances Ayres
Oct 6, 2017
Freddie Frances Cleveland Ayres, 84, of The Woodlands, Texas, formerly of Lake Charles, passed away Friday October 6, 2017 at a Conroe, Texas care center with her family at her side.
Ms. Ayres was a native of Alexandria, Louisiana and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. Her father, Fred B. Cleveland, was a longtime barber at the Bentley...
Mavis Cade Raggio
Oct 6, 2017
Mavis Cade Raggio passed away on October 6, 2017. She was born on June 3, 1923 in Sulphur, LA. She graduated from Sulphur High School and Northwestern State University where she was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority and the honorary Purple Jackets organization. She was listed in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. After graduation, she...
Brenda Cart Louviere
Oct 6, 2017
Brenda Gayle Cart Louviere, 52, of Bell City, LA passed away Friday, October 06, 2017 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Louviere was born in Jennings, raised in Lake Charles where she attended LaGrange High School and has lived the past twenty-two years in Bell City. She had an admirable work ethic and colorful work history, having begun at Cintas...
Pamela Lyons Jackson
Oct 6, 2017
Pamela Lyons Jackson, 57, passed away on October 6, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Pam was baptized at Vincent Baptist Church in Carlyss, LA and is now in the arms of our Heavenly Father. She gave us all such courage and hope and reminded us of the preciousness of life. Pam was born and raised in Carlyss, LA. She...
Bernadine Goodeaux
Oct 4, 2017
Bernadine Goodeaux, 79, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, in a local hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Ms. Goodeaux was born in Elton, LA on March 23, 1938, to Goldman and Agnes Bergeron LaFleur.
Bernadine was a graduate of Hotel Dieu X-Ray School and worked as an X-Ray Technician at W.O. Moss Hospital....
Scotty Mcclain
Oct 4, 2017
Rueben Scott McClain, age 79, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. “Scotty” was loved by all that knew him and will be missed by many.
Born September 27, 1938 in Smackover, Arkansas he excelled in academics and sports at an early age. Named Class President and Mr. Smackover High, he lead his...
