Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Arthur Paul Mitchell
Feb 13, 2017
Arthur Paul Mitchell, 70, of River Ridge, LA, died on Monday, February 13, 2017 in a New Orleans care facility.
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Mr. Mitchell was born October 16, 1946 in Lake Charles, LA and was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School in 1964. He went on to graduate from McNeese State College in 1968 with his B.A. in Pre-Law and...
Elray Toby Ellender Sr.
Feb 13, 2017
Elray Toby Ellender Sr., 74, passed away at a local hospital on February 13, 2017.
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Elray retired from PPG as a tankerman in 2004 after 35 years and spent 10 years with the Calcasieu Police Jury Mosquito Control. In 1960 he joined the US Army and served in Korea, Germany, and Vietnam. During his tour in Vietnam he was...
Charles Wayne Trahan
Feb 12, 2017
Iowa – Charles Trahan, 64, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017 in Lafayette, LA. Charles was born in Lake Charles on June 21, 1952 to Rixby and Irene Trahan. He was a graduate of Bell City High School. Charles was employed with Baker Hughes for over 40 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, skeet shooting, cooking and spending time with...
Ann Gilliland Sim
Feb 12, 2017
Ann Lynn Gilliland Sim, 72, died Sunday, February 12, 2017, in La Mesa, California, following a lengthy illness.
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Born on July 17, 1944 in Lake Charles to Gilbert Lee Gilliland, Jr. and Dorothy Ann Howe Gilliland, Ann grew up in Lake Charles. She was a 1962 graduate of Lake Charles High School and was a LCHS Kiltie. She...
James Russel "Russ" David
Feb 12, 2017
James Russell “Russ” David, 84, of Lake Charles entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 12, 2017 in his residence.
 Mr. David was born on April 8, 1932 in Youngsville, LA. He enlisted in the Air Force at the age of 16. He was sent to Germany and served in the Berlin Airlift. After two years he was transferred to...
Beverly Courville
Feb 12, 2017
Beverly Brown Courville, 67, passed away at her home after a lengthy illness on February 12, 2017.
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Mrs. Courville was first and foremost a family person that liked to spend time with her beloved husband of 34 years, Allen Courville. Beverly is a graduate of Frankfurt American High School and earned a Bachelor’s degree from California State College. She...
Joseph "Jay" Briggs, Jr.
Feb 12, 2017
Joseph D. “Jay” Briggs Jr., 74, of Moss Bluff, LA was healed and received into his heavenly home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, February 12, 2017 and all of Heaven rejoiced.
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Jay was a 1959 graduate of Lake Charles High School and enjoyed planning reunions and keeping in touch with his beloved classmates.
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Lucie Broussard Guidry
Feb 10, 2017
Lucie Broussard Guidry, 78, passed away in a local care center February, 10, 2017. Lucie was born January 28, 1939 to the late Etienne & Melina (Lacombe) Broussard. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Leo; children, Maxine G. Tupper (Bobby), Karen Poole, Gifford Guidry, Gary Guidry (Darla Toombs), Kelly Guidry (Michelle Litton Guidry) and Roger Guidry; siblings, Lillian...
Charles A. Chapman
Feb 10, 2017
Iowa – Charles A. Chapman, 73, passed away in a local hospital on Friday, February 10, 2017. Charles was born on May 7, 1943 in Jennings, LA to the late Herbert and Eunice Chapman. Survivors include wife, Betty Chapman; daughter, Lisa Juneau (Cass) of Jennings; siblings, Don Chapman and Carol Dubuc; 1 grandchild . He is preceded in death by...
Macil Hooper Lejeune
Feb 10, 2017
Macile Hooper LeJeune, 80, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, February 10, 2017 in a local hospital.
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Mrs. LeJeune was a native of Lake Charles, lived 57 years in Sulphur, and the past 6 years in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of St. Charles Academy. As a published Author of cookbooks and family history, Mrs. LeJeune also...
Nathan Paul Hesse
Feb 10, 2017
Iowa – Nathan Paul Hesse, 27, passed away in an auto accident on Friday, February 10, 2017 in Duson, LA. Nathan was born in Baton Rouge on June 21, 1989 to Paul and Darlene Hesse. He was a graduate of Iowa High School class of 2007 and graduated Sowela Culinary School. His passion for cooking and food led him to...
Deborah Ann Duhon
Feb 10, 2017
Deborah Ann Duhon, 63, of Lake Charles, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017 at a local hospital.
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Deborah was born in Orange, Texas and was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a homemaker and a member of Glad Tidings. She had a loving and compassionate heart.
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She leaves to honor and cherish her memories...
Lorraine Hoover
Feb 9, 2017
Lorraine Hoover, 60, of Port Neches, TX went home to be in peace with the Lord on Thursday, February 9, 2017 in her residence after a long battle with cancer.
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Lorraine was born on August 16, 1956 in Lake Charles, LA where she lived all of her life until moving with her husband to Port Neches, TX eleven years...
Verna Lee Kyle
Feb 9, 2017
Mrs. Verna Lee LaSalle Kyle, 76, gained her wings on Thursday, February 9, 2017, knowing she was loved yet tired.  Known to those closest to her as Momo or Aunt Babbie, Mrs. Kyle was born and raised in Sulphur until she moved to Hackberry as a new mother in 1962. There she and husband Ernest, of what would have been...
Kevin John Arnaud
Feb 9, 2017
Kevin John Arnaud, 59, of Texas passed away on February 9, 2017. He proudly served his country in the U S Navy. Kevin enjoyed hunting, fishing, music, and spending time with his family and friends. Â Kevin is survived by his daughter, Teresa Arnaud Pelt and husband Jason; his mother, Daphne Arnaud; his sister, Laurie Lominac and husband Todd all of...
Genevieve Mertzweiller Lejeune
Feb 8, 2017
Genevieve Mertzweiller LeJeune, 95, entered peacefully into heaven on February 8, 2017 at Resthaven Nursing Home. She was born in New Orleans, LA on September 24, 1921 to the late Bernard J. Mertzweiller, Sr. and Vivian Sarpy Mertzweiller. She moved to Lake Charles in 1939 and was of the Catholic Faith. She graduated from Vincent’s Business College and worked at...
Shirley Ashworth
Feb 8, 2017
Shirley Ann Ashworth, 82, of Starks passed away in her home on Wednesday, February 8, 2017.
She was a lifelong resident of Starks and member of First Pentecostal Church of Starks. Shirley was active in community serving as a life member of the VFW Auxiliary, longtime member of the Lions Club and MOCA. She drove a bus for CPSB...
Barbara Ann Cureton
Feb 8, 2017
Barbara Ann Cureton, 79, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at a local hospital surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born on February 16, 1937, to Walter and Matilda Rutherford, Sr. in Oak Grove, Louisiana. Barbara was raised by her grandparents, Edward and Marie Rutherford.
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Barbara was a longtime member of Trinity Baptist Church and loved to...
Kelly Marie Conner
Feb 8, 2017
Kelly Marie Conner, 31, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 6:05 AM on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 in her residence.
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Kelly was born August 12, 1985 in Lake Charles, LA, where she was a life-long resident. She graduated from Victory Baptist Academy and Sowela Technical School with her degree as a CNA. She worked at Christus St. Patrick Hospital,...
Daniel Lee Duhon
Feb 8, 2017
Daniel Lee Duhon, 74, of Moss Bluff passed away at 2:32 AM on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 in a care facility in Welsh, LA.
Daniel is a native of Lake Charles, Louisiana born in Kaplan, LA, to Danry and Renola Duhon. He graduated in 1963 from Marion High School. While at Marion he set a state record in the Broad...
