Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Mary Elizabeth Bridge
Jul 9, 2015
Mary Elizabeth Gram' Jackson Bridge November 30, 1932 - July 9, 2015 Mary Elizabeth Gram' Jackson Bridge, 82, passed peacefully from this life on July 9, 2015 with her family by her side. Mary was born to Sylvester Jackson and Cynthia Ella (Garrison) Jackson in LaPorte, Indiana on November 30, 1932. Her mother became a widow when Mary was only...
Roland James "Jimmy" Derouen
Jul 9, 2015
Roland James "Jimmy" Derouen, 72, of Lake Charles, LA died Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Harbor Hospice Care Facility surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was born on March 23, 1943 in Bell City, LA to Offie and Della Derouen. He grew up in Bell City, LA where he attended high school and graduated in 1962. He was a car...
Judy Ann Deville
Jul 8, 2015
Judy Ann Deville, 64, of Moss Bluff passed away at 1:27 PM on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 in a local care facility. A private memorial service will be held by the family at a later date. Cremation was entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home.
Ewell Harrison Guillory
Jul 8, 2015
Ewell Harrison Guillory, 96, of Lake Charles died Wednesday July 8, 2015 at a local hospital. He was a native of Ville Platte, and a resident of the Lake Charles Area since 1951. Ewell honorably served our country during World War II as a Medic on the frontlines of the European Theatre. Following his military service, he was a pipefitter...
Delbert Oscar "Sonny" Sexton
Jul 8, 2015
Delbert O. "Sonny" Sexton, 82, formerly of Lake Charles passed away at 11:16 AM, July 8, 2015 in a Woodville, TX care facility. Mr. Sexton was a native of Mermentau, LA and lived in Lake Charles prior to moving to Woodville, TX. He worked as a Maintenance Technician for Calcasieu Parish for many years. Mr. Sexton was a Veteran of...
Blaise Stokes
Jul 7, 2015
Blaise Keith Stokes, 2 months old passed away on July 7, 2015 in Baton Rouge, LA. Blaise loved his big sister Sophia. Blaise loved to cuddle with his mom and he loved to cuddle with his Padan. Blaise would scream when his mommy wasn't around. He loved to watch TV. Blaise also loved to rock with his Meme and his...
William Willard Regan
Jul 7, 2015
William Willard (Ted) Regan, 97, was called to his eternal home on July 7, 2015, while in residence at the Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home in Reserve, Louisiana. The beloved son of Emma Meyer Regan and Edward Regan, Ted, as he was fondly known, was born in Egan, Louisiana on March 22, 1918 and grew up in Crowley. He was...
Eveanna Darbonne Harvey
Jul 7, 2015
EveAnna Darbonne Harvey, 93, died Tuesday, July 7, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Eve was born on November 17, 1921 in Elton, LA to Thomas and Ezora Darbonne. She was a 1939 graduate of Elton High School and graduated Jeff Davis Vo-Tech Class of 1965 as a nurse's aid. She spent most of her life in Southwest Louisiana. EveAnna...
Fred Joseph Gauthreaux
Jul 7, 2015
Fred Joseph Gauthreaux, 81, of Lake Charles passes away at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 in a local hospice facility. Mr. Gauthreaux was born on November 1, 1933 in Lake Charles where he lived all of his life. He was a 1953 graduate of Landry High School and attended McNeese State University. Mr. Gauthreaux was a talented carpenter...
Lillian Bertrand Lyon
Jul 6, 2015
Lillian Bertrand Lyon, 87, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 10:26 AM on Monday, July 6, 2015 in a Houston, TX hospital. Mrs. Lyon was born December 26, 1927 in Lake Arthur, LA, where she was a 1945 graduate of Lake Arthur High School. She was raised in the catholic faith and enjoyed sewing, quilting and gardening, but her family...
Leroy Leger
Jul 5, 2015
Joseph Leroy Leger, 75, of Lake Charles, died in the comfort of his home on Sunday July 5, 2015 surrounded by his beloved family. Leroy was a native of Church Point and resided in Lake Charles for most of his life. He learned to play the drums at the age of 13 when his father, Bobby Leger, needed a drummer...
Cheryl Johnson Reece
Jul 5, 2015
Cheryl Johnson Reece, 64, of Fenton, LA died Sunday, July 5, 2015 in her residence. Cheryl was born on July 19, 1950 in New Iberia, LA to Starks and Lorraine Johnson. She loved landscaping, reading, and watching television. She was always interested in the environment and animals. She had a Horticulturist Degree from McNeese State University. She was smart and...
Elaine Katherine Stewart
Jul 4, 2015
Elaine Katherine (Kazirod) Stewart, 78, of Lake Charles, LA went home to be with the Lord on July 4, 2015. Elaine was born in Milwaukee, WI on July 28, 1936. She was married on January 26, 1957 to her beloved husband Harry Charles Stewart, who never left her side during her 13 year battle with cancer. They shared 58 beautiful...
Lee Roy Douget, Sr.
Jul 4, 2015
Lee Roy Douget, Sr., 88, of Lake Charles, LA, died peacefully at 8:30 PM on Saturday, July 4, 2015 surrounded by his family in his residence. Lee Roy was born September 19, 1926 in Beaver, LA and was a graduate of Pine Prairie High School. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a seaman...
Ervin Leroy Stein
Jul 4, 2015
Ervin LeRoy Stein, 89, of Lake Charles passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2015 in his residence surrounded by his family. Mr. Stein was born on January 13, 1926 in New Iberia and lived in Lake Charles all of his life. He was a graduate of Landry High School and attended McNeese State University for two years. Mr. Stein served...
Audrey Miller Granger
Jul 4, 2015
Audrey Miller Granger, 89, of Bell City, LA, died at 3:00 AM on Saturday, July 4, 2015 in a local care facility. Mrs. Granger was born January 5, 1926 in Lake Arthur, LA and was raised in Grand Chenier. She married Pierre Granger on February 21, 1944. She was a member of St. Patrick's Chapel in Sweetlake, LA, where she...
Randy Lee Garrett, Sr.
Jul 4, 2015
Randy Lee Garrett, Sr., 50, of Sulphur passed away on July 4, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. Randy was a veteran of the United States Army. After his service time, he worked in Iraq as HVAC until an injury disabled him. Randy was a loving father and loved his grandbabies also. He was the best brother too. Randy...
Carrie Elizabeth Hughes Brown
Jul 3, 2015
Carrie Elizabeth Hughes Brown, 91, of Shreveport, LA, died at 4:28 PM on Friday, July 3, 2015 in a local care facility. Mrs. Brown was born April 6, 1924 in Moscow, TX and lived most of her life in Shreveport, LA until moving to Lake Charles a few years ago to be closer to family. She was a member of...
Gwen Gaspard Hebert
Jul 2, 2015
Gwen Gaspard Hebert, 79, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many went to be with the Lord of Thursday, July 2, 2015. Mrs. Hebert was born in Lake Charles and lived most of her life in Moss Bluff. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School class of 1953. She worked as a bookkeeper all of her life and...
