Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lovinia Comeaux
Jan 27, 2017
Hayes – Lovinia Comeaux, 64, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017. Lovinia was born on August 16, 1952. As per her wishes, her cremation has been entrusted to Johnson & Brown Funeral Home. There will be no services at this time.
Harold "Sonny" Watkins Jr.
Jan 27, 2017
Harold “Sonny” Watkins, Jr., 74, student, teacher, coach, deputy sheriff, investigator, administrator, and athletic director, died Friday, January 27, 2017 in a local hospital surrounded by family.
Some of his high school students, especially his 1990 St. Louis High School Basketball State Champions called him Pop because of their close four year relationship. They will be pallbearers on...
Giles "Eddie" Newton
Jan 27, 2017
Giles Edward “Eddie” Newton, 62, passed away on January 26, 2017.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 from 3-5 PM at Johnson and Robison Funeral Home in Sulphur. There will be a celebration on Saturday, February 4, 2017 starting at noon at the family home.
Ramona Faith Saltzman
Jan 26, 2017
Ramona Faith Saltzman, 58, of Kinder, died Thursday in a Lake Charles Hospital;
Mrs. Saltzman was a native of Creole and lived in Creole for forty-four years before moving to Texas for several; years. She had lived the last four years in Kinder. Mrs. Saltzman was a graduate of South Cameron High School. While in Creole she attended...
Larry Wayne Johnson
Jan 26, 2017
Lake Charles – Larry Wayne Johnson, 66, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2017. Larry was born to the late Curley Johnson and Mildred Benoit Johnson on March 21, 1950 in Lake Charles, LA. He is survived by his wife, Gina Johnson; sons, Christopher Johnson (darcie), Derrick Johnson; daughters, Carrie Mendelson (Rob), Denee Poole (Brandon), Cammie Grevemberg (Loretta); siblings, Carl...
Willa Mae Lacombe
Jan 25, 2017
Willa Mae LaCombe, 84, passed away at 3:40 PM on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 in a Texas City, TX hospital.
Ms. LaCombe was born on January 23, 1933 in Lake Arthur, LA and lived most of her life in Pecan Island, LA. She currently lived in Texas City, TX with her daughter. She was a waitress for several years...
Phyllis George Mcdonald Cormier
Jan 25, 2017
Phyllis George McDonald Cormier, 70, of Lake Charles passed away at 9:24 AM Wednesday, January 25, 2017 in Houston, TX.
Mrs. McDonald Cormier was born and raised and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of St. Charles Academy. Having worked as a Finance Manager for Levis Toyota, Lake Charles Toyota and J.P. Thibodeaux...
Catherine Cheryl Mcmanus
Jan 24, 2017
Catherine McManus, 74, of Lake Charles, LA died Tuesday, January 24, 2017.
Catherine was born on December 15, 1942 in Ville Platte, LA to Morris and Fannie McManus. She was Executive Secretary, working for Conoco and DuPont’s Vice President until 1988 then moved into Community Relations and worked in that capacity until retirement in 2002. Catherine worked in the...
Mary Ida Futrell
Jan 24, 2017
Mrs. Mary Ida Futrell passed away on January 24, 2017.
A visitation and memorial service will be on Friday, February 10, 2017 beginning at 10:00 AM in Paxton Hall of First United Methodist Church of Lake Charles, LA. The Memorial service will immediately follow in the Church Sanctuary beginning at 11:00 AM. Officiating will be Rev. Weldon Bares...
Angelo Victor Tramonte Jr.
Jan 24, 2017
Lake Charles – Angelo V. Tramonte, Jr., 66, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Angelo was born on December 12, 1950 in Lake Charles, LA. He served in the U.S. National Guard. Angelo worked for many years as an insulator and carpenter. He was Catholic by faith. In his spare time, Angelo enjoyed dancing and singing...
Catherine Mayeux Price
Jan 24, 2017
Catherine Mayeux Price, 91, of Lake Charles passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Grand Cove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Catherine was born in Baton Rouge, LA on December 13, 1925 but grew up in Oberlin and Crowley, LA. She had been a resident of Lake Charles since 1946. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church...
Kenneth Ray Doucet
Jan 24, 2017
Kenneth Ray Doucet, 71, died on January 24, 2017 at the Grand Cove Nursing Home following a brief illness.
He leaves behind his wife of 51 years, Ruth (Broussard) Doucet; his daughter, Danna Doucet Hastings and her fiancé Blaine Doucet; his son, Teryon Scott Doucet and his wife Julie; six brothers, Aaron Doucet and his wife Genella, Robert Doucet and...
George Ann Morrow Benoit
Jan 23, 2017
George Ann Morrow Benoit, 78, of Lake Charles passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017 in her residence.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 27, 2017 at University United Methodist Church. The Rev. David Dewitt will officiate. Burial will be at Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from...
Donald Wayne Curphy
Jan 23, 2017
Donald Wayne “Don” Curphy, 83, of Lake Charles passed away Monday, January 23, 2017 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Curphy was born October 26, 1933 to Wallie and Erma Curphy in Marshalltown, IA. He was a graduate of Montour High School and worked most of his life as a Salesman and business owner. Having lived in...
J.C. Como
Jan 23, 2017
James Clarence “J.C.” Como, 78, of Sulphur passed away on January 23, 2017. A retired lab worker from the local chemical industry, J.C. was also a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and had a wide circle of friends in the Sulphur community that has always been his...
Michael Wayne "Mike" Dartez
Jan 22, 2017
Iowa – Michael W. “Mike” Dartez, 45, passed away in Houston, Texas on January 22, 2017. Mike was born on September 7, 1971. He was the son of Robert & Paulette Dartez, and birthfather, Hubert “Bo” VanSlyke (Pam). He was a 1989 graduate of Sam Houston High School and was employed as a deputy for the Calcasieu Parish’s Sheriff Office...
Yvonne Lois Campbell
Jan 22, 2017
Bell City – Yvonne Lois Campbell, 77, passed away on January 22, 2017, in a local care facility. Yvonne was born in Lake Arthur, LA on April 2, 1939 to the late Louis and Nedia Benoit Trahan. She enjoyed catering, cooking, gardening and traveling. Yvonne was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church and also Lady Alter Society. Survivors...
Michael Duane Hoffner
Jan 21, 2017
Michael Duane Hoffner, 44, of Sulphur, LA passed away on January 21, 2017 after a battle with cancer. Michael was born in Denver, Co and lived in the Sulphur area for 13 years. He was member of Victory Worship Center, enjoyed woodworking and loved to cook.
Michael is survived by his wife of 15 years, Michelle Hoffner of Sulphur;...
