Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Donna Marcia Higgins
Aug 30, 2015
Donna Marcia Higgins, 63 passed away on August 30, 2015 in a local hospital. She loved costume jewelry, antique furniture hunting and was known as a "Junker". She was also known for rescuing abandoned pets. Donna was very social and outgoing and loved being around her family and friends. She adored and loved her grandchildren whom will miss her greatly....
Elda M. Tramonte
Aug 28, 2015
Elda Marie Tramonte, 85, died at 7:25am, Friday, August 28, 2015 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born September 28, 1929 in Hayes, Louisiana to Berchman and Palmyre Rogers Higginbotham, and was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Ms. Tramonte is preceded in death by her beloved husband Vito Tramonte, son Randall Paul Demary, father Berchmam Higginbotham, mother...
Billie Jean Grumbles
Aug 28, 2015
Billie Jean Grumbles, 89, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2015 surrounded by her family. Billie Jean was a christian woman who loved her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Billie Jean was a waitress at Harry's Restaurant for many years then became a homemaker. Billie Jean loved to read. She was a jokester and loved to have...
Maxine Theresa Craven Perez
Aug 28, 2015
Maxine Theresa Craven Perez, 68, of Lake Charles passed away on Friday, August 28, 2015 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Perez was born on October 11, 1946 in Mallet, LA and lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a graduate of Charles Drew High School in Eunice. She then attended Demmon's School of Beauty and received her...
Jordan Scott Sonnier
Aug 27, 2015
Jordan Scott Sonnier, 19, of Moss Bluff, LA, died on Thursday, August 27, 2015 in a local hospital. Jordan was born August 24, 1996 in Lake Charles, LA and lived in Moss Bluff for all of his life. He attended Sam Houston High School and enjoyed playing video games and wrestling with his brothers. Jordan loved to spend time with...
William Robert "Bill" Humphrey
Aug 25, 2015
William "Bill" Humphrey, 57, of Lake Charles, died Tuesday August 25, 2015 at a local hospital with his family at his side following an extended illness. Bill was a native of San Angelo, Texas and resident of Lake Charles for the past eight years. He was in the automotive service business and was the General Manager for Don's Car Wash...
Evelyn Robideaux Smith
Aug 25, 2015
Evelyn Mae Robideaux Smith, 85, of Lake Charles, Louisiana died Tuesday, August 25, 2015. Evelyn was born on February 14, 1930 in Indian Bayou, to Arthur and Montie Robideaux. She had a passion for education and art, and she loved people. Evelyn is survived by five nephews, Terry Robideaux of Moss Bluff, Larry Robideaux and wife Theresa, also of Moss...
Al Franks Mays
Aug 25, 2015
Al Frank Mays, 86, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 9:05 AM on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 in his residence. Mr. Mays was born March 4, 1929 in Jasper, TX, where he lived all of life until moving to Lake Charles, LA two years ago. He was an avid Cowboy's fan who also enjoyed golf. He will always be remembered...
Kevin Allen Miller
Aug 25, 2015
Kevin Allen Miller, 41, of Cameron, LA died August 25, 2015. Kevin was born on September 14, 1973 in Creole, LA to Wilson and Emma Miller. Kevin was an avid sports fan and loved the Dallas Cowboys. He enjoyed being around family and friends. Kevin is survived by his father, Wilson Miller and stepmother Terry of Cameron, LA; four sisters,...
Steven James Vincent
Aug 24, 2015
Senior Trooper Steven James Vincent, 44, of Iowa, died Monday, August 24, 2015 as a result of injuries he sustained in the line of duty. Steven was a life resident of Iowa. He was a graduate of Iowa High School, attended LSU Eunice and McNeese State University and was a graduate of Louisiana State Police Academy. He began his career...
Yvonne M. Hoefer
Aug 24, 2015
Yvonne M. Hoefer, 82, of Sulphur, LA passed away on Monday, August 24, 2015 in her residence. Mrs. Hoefer was born on April 21, 1933 in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland. She was raised and educated in Switzerland and received her nursing degree in Zurich. In 1958, Mrs. Hoefer moved to the United States where she met and married her husband, Elver Hoefer....
Douglas Karl Fischer
Aug 23, 2015
Douglas Karl Fischer, 77 of Lake Charles, LA passed away Sunday August 23, 2015. Mr. Fischer was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of the Bowling Association of SWLA, a 32nd degree Mason and Shriner, an avid racecar driver, fisherman and loved to shoot skeet. Mr. Fischer was also a past member of the...
Dorothy Louise Bordelon
Aug 23, 2015
Dorothy Louise Bordelon, 93, of Lake Charles passed away at 5:36 AM on Sunday, August 23, 2015 in a local care facility. Mrs. Bordelon was born on February 23, 1922 in Lake Charles where she was a lifelong resident. She was owner and operator of several restaurants including Woody's Drive In and Restaurant along with her husband of 55 years,...
Geraldine Perry
Aug 23, 2015
Geraldine Manuel Perry, 80, of Lake Charles, LA died at 7:55 PM on Sunday, August 23, 2015 in a local care facility. Mrs. Perry was born June 13, 1935 in Elton, LA and lived for over sixty years in Lake Charles, LA. She worked as a painter for a number of years and attended Livingway Pentecostal Church. She enjoyed crafts,...
Sallye Jean Toniette
Aug 21, 2015
Sallye Jean Toniette, M.D. "Dr. T" of Sulphur passed away on August 21, 2015 in West Cal-Cam Hospital. She was a wonderful soul, truly one of the greatest of our community. Sallye was born in Sulphur, LA to Eugene and Sallye Toniette of Sulphur and a lifelong resident of Sulphur. Dr. Sallye Jean Toniette, was a 1946 graduate of Sulphur...
Phillip Malcolm Latham
Aug 21, 2015
Phillip M. Latham, 80, died on Friday, August 21, 2015 in his home, with his loving family at his side. Born in Welsh, Louisiana, Mr. Latham lived most of his life in Lake Charles, graduating from LaGrange High School in 1953 and McNeese State University in 1965. He served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Army...
Richard Nathan "Dickie" Richard
Aug 20, 2015
Richard "Dickie" Richard, 72, of Lake Charles, died on Thursday August 20, 2015 at a local hospice center following an extended illness. Dickie was a native of Eunice and lifelong resident of Lake Charles. A graduate of Marion High School, he started in the plumbing business with his father at a young age. He carried on the tradition of his...
Eric Lee Friesner
Aug 20, 2015
Eric Lee Friesner, 36, of Westlake, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2015. Although Eric suffered for many years with his earthly body, he is now made new and at peace in heaven. Music held a special place in Eric's life and rocking out to Ozzy was his favorite pastime. He is survived by his parents, Craig and Vonda Richardson Friesner;...
Charles Russell Collins
Aug 18, 2015
Charles Russell "Russ" Collins, 81, of Aroma Park, IL passed away peacefully in Lake Charles, LA following a brief illness. Mr. Collins was born on October 30, 1933 in Chevanse, IL. He lived most of his life in Aroma Park, IL before moving to Lake Charles, LA two years ago to be with his daughter and her family. Mr. Collins...
