Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lloyd Pete Byler
May 4, 2017
Pete Byler, 80, of Missouri City, Texas passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017. Pete was born in Lake Arthur, LA and raised in Hackberry, LA. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne E. Byler; his daughter, Jill Byler-Harrison and husband, Glenn Gagnon; one son, Christopher del Corey Byler and wife Jennie; grandsons, Rusty Byler, Courtland Harrison, David Harrison, and...
Danny Lejeune
May 4, 2017
Lake Charles – Danny LeJeune, 53, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017 in a local hospital. Danny was born in Lake Charles to Larry LeJeune and Gwendolyn “Gwen” (Roy) LeJeune Ramsey. He was worked as a sheetrock installer. He is survived by his mother, Gwen Ramsey; children, Teddy Pendrergrass (Jesse), Zach LeJeune and Avery LeJeune; siblings, Jason Ramsey (Bonnie), Kent...
Eric Melvin Roy
May 4, 2017
“The two most important days in your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain
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Eric Melvin Roy was called home by His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 4, 2017. He was born in the city of New Orleans on March 27, 1964.
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He graduated from West...
Ethan Joseph Habetz
May 4, 2017
Ethan Joseph Habetz, 20, of Longville, LA passed away Thursday, May 04, 2017.
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Ethan lived most of his life in Longville, LA. He was a graduate of South Beauregard High School, attended McNeese State University and was currently working as a driver for Domino’s Pizza. Ethan enjoyed reading, basketball, computer games and most importantly, music. He also enjoyed...
Clifford R. Stacy
May 4, 2017
Clifford R. Stacy, 94, of Lake Charles, LA., peacefully passed away in his residence on Thursday, May 4, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Clifford was born to Walter and Ella (Henrich) Stacy on September 9, 1922, in Emerson, Nebraska.
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A graduate of Lake Arthur High School, Clifford lived in Lake Charles since 1942. Clifford proudly served in the...
Richard James Barnes, Sr.
May 3, 2017
Richard James Barnes, Sr., passed away on May 3, 2017 at the Southwestern Louisiana Veterans Home in Jennings at the age of 96. He was born in McMinnville, Tennessee. Richard joined the U S Army in 1940 and served overseas in the Seventh Armored Division during WWII. He was the last living child of the nine children born to Eliazabeth...
Phyllis Joann Petty
May 3, 2017
Iowa – Phyllis Petty, 59, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. Phyllis was born on April 14, 1958 in Jennings, LA. Survivors include her husband, William Petty. She is preceded in death by her mother, Nancy Joyce and step-father, Francis Joyce. A graveside service will be held Friday, May 5, 2017 at 11 a.m. in Pine Hill Cemetery under...
Susan Elizabeth Marriner
May 3, 2017
 Susan Elizabeth Marriner, 66, died Wednesday, May 3, 2017, in her residence.
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Born in Plainfield, New Jersey to Richard Arthur Marriner and Virginia Elizabeth Cook Marriner, Ms. Marriner was a family case worker for CARC for many years.
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Survivors are her son, Jason Daniel Picard of Lake Charles; her daughter, Elizabeth Anne “Beth” Blackwell and...
Allen Wardell Trahan
May 2, 2017
Allen Wardell Trahan, 80, of Lake Charles passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 in a local hospital.
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Mr. Trahan was born on December 28, 1936 in Lake Arthur and moved to Lake Charles in 1956. He served in the US Army and retired from the US Army Corp of Engineers after 22 years of service. Mr. Trahan was...
Roger Mcilwain
May 1, 2017
Roger McIlwain, 78, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017 in Tyler, Texas. Roger was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was a loving father, paw paw and brother.Â
Roger is survived by his daughter, Jessica Spier and husband, Scott; his grandchildren, Chloe and Davis; and his sister, Barbara Williams.Â
A graveside service will be...
Jimmie Roy Livergood
May 1, 2017
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Jimmie Roy Livergood, 76, passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday May 1, 2017, surrounded by his beloved family.
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Mr. Livergood was born on June 13, 1940 in Arlington, TX. He was a graduate of Kingsville High School in Texas. Following graduation, he honorably served our country in the United States Army. His distinguished...
William A. Neal
May 1, 2017
William A. “Billy” Neal, 82, of Lafayette, LA, died at 9:15 AM on Monday, May 1, 2017 in a Lafayette hospital.
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Mr. Neal was born October 30, 1934 in Natchez, MS and lived in Lake Charles from 1950-1979 before moving to Lafayette, LA. He was the owner and operator of Neal Plymouth, Inc. where he sold the Lake Charles...
Mabel Featherston
Apr 29, 2017
Mabel Berzas Featherston, 90, of Baytown, TX, died at 11:35 PM on Saturday, April 29, 2017 in her residence.
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Mrs. Featherston was born July 22, 1926 in Chataignier, LA, and lived over seventy years in Lake Charles before moving to Baytown, TX two years ago. She was the owner / operator of The Sewing Basket and Humpty Dumpty Nursery...
John W. Marsh
Apr 28, 2017
Captain John Wright Marsh, 68, of Lake Charles passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017 at Christus St. Patrick Hospital surrounded by his family and close friends.
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Captain Marsh was born on November 27, 1948 in Savannah, GA and lived in Lake Charles since 1978. After returning home from his service in the U.S. Army during the Veitnam War,...
Mary Virginia Ellender
Apr 27, 2017
Mary Virginia Ellender, 76, of Lake Charles, LA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at a local hospital. Mary was born on May 21, 1940 in Lake Charles to Percy and Alice Smith Andrus.
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Mary worked for years as a seamstress for local sporting goods stores including Athlete’s Corner, E&M Sporting Goods...
Georgia Elaine Lebleu Aucoin
Apr 27, 2017
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Georgia Elaine LeBleu Aucoin, 86, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in her residence.
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Mrs. Aucoin was born September 6, 1930 in Calcasieu Parish, raised in Big Lake and lived in Lake Charles for all of her adult life. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church, where she was a part...
Chloe W Connella
Apr 26, 2017
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Chloe Williams Connella, 79, of Sulphur, LA. was called home by the Lord on April 26, 2017 surrounded by family.
Mrs. Connella made her grand debut on June 26, 1937, in Port Arthur, Texas. She lived most of her life in Sulphur, LA. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1955, where she was chosen as Football...
Bonnie B. Rutherford
Apr 26, 2017
Bonnie O’Neal Berly Rutherford, 79, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in her Heavenly home.
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Bonnie was born in Frankston, Texas on July 19, 1937 to George Clarence and Ruby Gertrude Barnhill Berly, where her father was working a temporary job while waiting for his appointment as the...
Martha Morazan Fontenot
Apr 25, 2017
Martha Frances Morazan Fontenot, 78, died Tuesday, April 25, 2017, in the comfort of her home.
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Martha Frances Fontenot was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 11, 1938 to Daniel Morazán of León, Nicaragua, and Ina Morazan, born Mahaffey, of Silver Creek, Mississippi.
Martha attended Holy Name of Jesus Elementary School, graduated from Alcee Fortier High...
Floyd Glenn Bond
Apr 25, 2017
Floyd Glenn Bond, 69, of Burkeville, TX passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017 in his home.
Mr. Bond was born in Clarksville, TX to Floyd Alton Bond and Lillian Storey Bond. He lived most of his life in Lake Charles and has lived the past fifteen years in Burkeville. He was a graduate of North Little Rock High School and...
