Local Obituaries

Sep 2, 2015

Joseph Peele McNeill, Jr., 68, of Lake Charles passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2015 in a care facility in Welsh, LA. Mr. McNeill was born on February 27, 1947 in Galveston, TX and was raised in Dallas, TX. He was a graduate of Hillcrest High School and Austin College in Sherman, TX. He then moved to Mexico to study Spanish...

Sep 1, 2015

James (Jim) Still, Jr. died September 1 at the Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jennings, Louisiana, after a long illness. Jim was born in 1952, the first son of James and Vera Jo Still, in Livingston, Texas. The family moved to Ponca City, Oklahoma, where Jim spent his early years. Jim attended Oklahoma State University until he joined the...

Sep 1, 2015

Alex "Butch" Albair, 68, passed away on September 1, 2015 at home with his wife by his side. Butch was more than a husband to his wife, Crawfish Jackie, he was her best friend. He was retired from the crabbing industry. Butch was a past manager of West Cove Seafood on Channel Drive. Butch also is a veteran of the...

Sep 1, 2015

Sue Meche, 68, of Lake Charles, LA, died on September 1, 2015 following an extended illness. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and retired from Kroger's. She will be remembered mostly as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be truly missed. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Michelle "Shelley" Meche Lavergne and husband...

Aug 31, 2015

Patricia "Pat" Smith Granger, 75, of Lake Charles, LA died peacefully, surrounded by her daughters, on Monday, August 31, 2015 at Harbor Hospice Palliative Care Facility after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Pat was born on May 7, 1940 in Welsh, LA. She was a devoted wife and loving mother. She loved her Monday night Bourré games that she played...

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....

Aug 29, 2015

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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,...