Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Mitzi Diane Nugiba
Oct 16, 2017
Iowa – Mitzi Diane Nugiba, 70, passed away in her residence on October 16, 2017. She was born August 28, 1947 to the late Tonie Edward Vincent and Jo Helen Cunningham. Mitzi is survived by her son, Jason Elias (Michelle) of Iowa; siblings, Michael C. Vincent of Baton Rouge, Laurie Guillory (David) of Moss Bluff, Millie White of Lake Charles...
Kenneth "Mike" Kline
Oct 16, 2017
Kenneth Michael “Mike” Kline, 66, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Monday, October 16, 2017 in his residence.
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Mike was born September 1, 1951 in Lake Charles, LA, was a 1969 graduate of Sulphur High School and attended McNeese State University. Throughout the years, he worked for IMTC, Benton Equipment, as a self employed building contractor, Boots Smith and...
Donald R. Blocker M.D.
Oct 16, 2017
Donald Russell Blocker, 83, passed away at home surrounded by the embrace and voices of his loved ones on Monday, October 16, 2017. Â
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Don’s memory will be kept alive through his devoted wife of 40 years, Terry Barnett Blocker; his daughters Pam (Fred) Gibbs and Stephanie (Scott) Potter; his sons Mark and Russell Blocker; the grandchildren he adored,...
Denise Elaine Hughes
Oct 16, 2017
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Denise Elaine Hughes, 59, of Lake Charles passed away Monday, October 16, 2017 in a local hospital after a most courageous fight against cancer.
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She was born in Port Arthur, TX and has lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Sulphur High School and studied Criminal Justice at McNeese State University.  ...
Roxie Broussard
Oct 15, 2017
Roxie Mae Richard Broussard, 75, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 2:00 AM on Sunday, October 15, 2017 in a local care facility.
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Mrs. Broussard was born July 23, 1942 in Opelousas, LA, where she graduated from Opelousas High School and attended USL. She has resided the past forty-six years in the Sulphur / Lake Charles areas. She loved...
Iretta Chapman Meeker
Oct 15, 2017
Mary Iretta Chapman Meeker, 81, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017, in her home after a two year battle with cancer. Iretta was born on January 25, 1936, to Yorick and Emily Bertrand Chapman in Ville Platte, LA.
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After moving to the Lake Charles area in the 1950’s, Iretta was able to pursue her...
Orville Allen "Mark' Anthony
Oct 15, 2017
Orville Allen "Mark" Anthony, 85, of Moss Bluff, La. moved to Heaven on Sunday, October 15,2017 at Christus St. Patrick's Hospital. Also known as "PaPaw" to his grandchildren and the many kids from his babysitting days. He was born in Sonora,Texas and after high school he joined the U.S. Air Force where he was stationed at Biloxi and then Chennault...
Kenneth Wayne Hunter
Oct 15, 2017
Kenneth Wayne Hunter, 60, of Lake Charles, died peacefully on Sunday October 15, 2017 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.
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Ken was born in Houston, Texas and was raised and educated in Lake Charles. He moved to Alabama and worked as owner and operator of Kenneth Hunter Trucking as an over the road truck driver...
Peggy Joyce Lounsberry
Oct 14, 2017
Peggy Joyce Lounsberry, 92, passed away on October 14, 2017 in her residence. She was married for 61 years to the late Rev. John E. Lounsberry, Sr. Peggy took great pride in being a homemaker with her priority being her family and home. She always graciously supported her husband as a Minister’s wife.
Peggy is survived by her two children,...
Bobbie "Grammie" Jean Harmon Monroe
Oct 14, 2017
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Bobbie Jean Harmon Monroe, 58, of Lake Charles went to be with her Lord and Savior at 5:15 AM on Saturday, October 14, 2017 in her residence.
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Bobbie was born on December 22, 1958 in Crowley, LA to the late Walter Harmon, Sr and Ferrie Mae Harmon. She was a 1976 graduate of...
Joel Soileau
Oct 13, 2017
Joel Keith Soileau, 61, passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on October 13, 2017.
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After graduating high school Joel served in the United States Navy. For around fifteen years he worked as a glass installer for Colonial Glass. His main passion was cars, especially the Nissan 260Z. He was a member of the Z Car Club. Joel...
Samson Guidry
Oct 13, 2017
Sam Guidry, 89, passed away on October 13, 2017 at his residence.
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Sam was born in Morse, Louisiana to Lucille LaPointe and Ophey Guidry. He was a World War II Navy veteran, stationed in Guam. Sam married Gerdie Henry from Lyons Point, Louisiana in 1951. They moved to Houston shortly after their marriage, where he learned his trade of...
Elouise D. Greathouse
Oct 13, 2017
Elouise Greathouse, 79, of Lake Charles, died peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2017 in a local care facility surrounded by family and friends.
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Mrs. Greathouse was born January 12, 1938 in Goosport, the daughter of Agnes and Raybon Demeritt. She married Arlen L. Greathouse on May 29, 1954 at Bethel Baptist Church. He preceded her in death July 16,...
Lenard James "Peanut" Chesson
Oct 13, 2017
Lenard James “Peanut” Chesson, 63, of Topsy, LA, died at 2:32 AM on Friday, October 13, 2017 in a local hospital.
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Mr. Chesson was born November 5, 1953 in Sulphur, LA, where he was raised and lived most of his life until moving to Topsy in 1999. He previously worked as a tanker man on tugboats and most recently...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
