Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
James Milton Stewart
Dec 1, 2015
James Milton Stewart, 93, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 9:43 PM on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 in a local hospital. Mr. Stewart was born July 3, 1922 in Crowley, LA, where he was a 1939 graduate of Crowley High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the World War II in the Pacific Theater. He lived...
David Bird
Dec 1, 2015
David DeWayne Bird, 55, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 5:07 am at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. David was a God fearing man who loved church and the word of God. He loved to fish, hunt and he loved football, especially the Kansas City Chiefs. David loved to joke around. He was always in good spirits and never...
Dorothy Sue Carter
Dec 1, 2015
Dorothy Sue Carter, 58, of Grand Chenier, died Tuesday December 1, 2015. Dorothy was a native of Albany, Georgia and a resident of Grand Chenier for the past 23years. She retired as chief steward in the United States Merchant Marine and employed with the Louisiana Department of Transportation. She is survived by her husband, Neil S. Carter, Grand Chenier; parents,...
Samuel Roy Hodges
Nov 29, 2015
On November 29, 2015 Samuel Roy Hodges, lovingly surrounded by his family, made a swift journey across Jordan’s chilly waters to meet his heavenly Father and a beloved host that has gone on before. “Roy”, as he was affectionately called by his grandchildren and many friends, was born on November 10, 1924, in Ragley, Louisiana, to Samuel Henry and Julia...
John Eddie Demarie
Nov 29, 2015
John E. Demarie, 70, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 10:00 PM on Sunday, November 29, 2015 in his residence. Mr. Demarie was born August 28, 1945 in Oxnard, CA and was native and life resident of Lake Charles, LA. He was a1963 graduate of LaGrange Senior High School, where he was a three year football letterman as both an...
Hulen Charles Landry
Nov 28, 2015
Hulen Charles Landry, 82, met his Savior Saturday, November 28, 2015 surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren as they prayed, sang hymns and quoted Scripture over him. It was truly a Homegoing day that his family will never forget. He was born July 31, 1933 in Lacassine, LA to Vena and Lucy LeBouef Landry. He leaves to cherish his...
Michelle Cortes
Nov 27, 2015
Michelle Cortes, 43, of Lake Charles, LA died in a local care facility surrounded by her loving family. Michelle was born on June 3, 1972 in Paterson, NJ to Juan Cortes and Iris Santiago. She loved boxing, crocheting, and being around family and friends. Michelle enjoyed her dogs and working out. She left this world “Undefeated”. She is survived by...
Bel Elender Taylor
Nov 27, 2015
Bel E. Taylor, 92, of Lake Charles, Louisiana died Friday, November 27, 2015 in a local hospital surrounded by her loving family present and in spirit. Bel was born on August 16, 1923 in Lake Charles, LA to Winnie “Bill” and Lily Elender. She was known for her love of her family and friends. Bel was strong in her faith...
Joseph Richard, Jr.
Nov 27, 2015
Joseph “Joe” Richard, Jr., 75 of Sulphur, was called home to his Blessed Savior Jesus Christ, on November 27, 2015 at 1:55 A.M. He was surrounded by his wife and all five of his children. Born on November 16, 1940 to Joseph Richard, Sr. and Ezora Daigle Richard, in Jennings, LA and was the youngest of 15 children. Joe spent...
Leon Paul Prestia, Sr.
Nov 27, 2015
Leon Paul Prestia, Sr., 77, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, November 27, 2015 in a local hospital. Mr. Prestia was a native of New Orleans where he lived most of his life and has lived the past eleven years in Lake Charles. He retired from Dixie Brewing Company with nearly forty years of service. He also worked for Standard...
Della Rose Zilk
Nov 27, 2015
Della Rose Zilk, 92, 0f Westlake, LA died Friday, November 27, 2015 in a local care facility. Della was born on March 19, 1923 in Holmwood, LA to Abra and Ada Sonnier. Mrs. Zilk was a native of Louisiana but had spent most of the last 27 years in Kerrville, TX. She had been a resident in Westlake, LA for...
Aron Joseph Richard
Nov 26, 2015
Aron Joseph Richard, 75, passed away in the comfort of his home on Thanksgiving Day,Thursday, November 26, 2015 surrounded by his beloved family. Aron was a native of Morse, LA and a resident of Sulphur for over 70 years. He was a graduate of Sulphur High, Class of 1959 and attended Sowella. Aron was a member of Our Lady of...
John Arthur Chesson
Nov 26, 2015
JOHN ARTHUR CHESSON entered the world on Sept 23, 1936 at Ged (suburbs of Vinton), Louisiana and departed this life not far from his place of birth on Nov 26, 2015. In between he starred in football at Vinton High, served in the U.S. Navy, played semi-pro football for the LC Pelicans, was a successful businessman, loved his county and...
Luther O'Blanc
Nov 24, 2015
Luther James O’Blanc, 80, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 in a local hospital. Luther’s passions were hunting and fishing. Luther is survived by his children, Glenda Dockens and Gwendolyn O’Blanc both of Sulphur; grandchildren, Susan Dockens of Sulphur, David Dockens of Ragley, Anthony Bruney of Sulphur and Joey Clark of Sulphur; great grandson, Corin Dockens of Ragley and...
Donald W. Keller, Sr.
Nov 24, 2015
Donald W. Keller, Sr. 82, of Lake Charles, LA died at 9:10 AM Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at a local hospital. Donald was born on October 8, 1933, in Jennings, LA to Whitney and Mary Keller. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, LA and retired from Olin Inc. after 22 years of service. Donald proudly served our country...
Priscilla Anne Gragg
Nov 24, 2015
Priscilla Anne Ryder Gragg, 76, of Bell City, LA, died at 8:40 AM on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 in her residence. Mrs. Gragg was born September 8, 1939 in Bell City, LA, where she lived most of her life. She was a 1957 graduate of Bell City High School and a very active member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church....
June Ann Hopes
Nov 24, 2015
June Ann Swickard Hopes, 74, of Moss Bluff, LA died at 8:00 PM on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 in her residence. Mrs. Hopes was born April 4, 1941 in Jefferson, OH, raised in Rock Creek, OH and lived in Moss Bluff for the past forty-one years. She worked as a construction accounting analyst for twenty nine years at PPG of...
Julius Guillory
Nov 23, 2015
Julius Guillory, 41, of Lake Charles passed away on Monday, November 23, 2015 in El Dorado, AR. Julius was born on September 28, 1974 in Lake Charles where he lived the majority of his life. His professions included HVAC and pipefitting. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and was a former member of Blue Iron LEMC. He also served on the...
Martha Jane Cutting
Nov 23, 2015
Martha Jane Cutting, 63, went to be with the Lord on Monday November 23, 2015. Martha was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend and will be missed dearly. Those left to mourn her loss and cherish her memories are 3 sons, George Cutting of Las Cruces, NM, McCoy Cutting of Reeves, LA and James Cutting of Sulphur, LA; 2...
