Local Obituaries

Nov 8, 2014

James Albert Lawson, Sr., 68, of Sulphur passed away on November 8, 2014 in his residence. James is survived by his three sons, Steve Carter of Ada, Ok, James A. Lawson, Jr. and wife Echo of Sulphur; Jeff Lawson and wife, Paula of Pearl, MS, and; four daughters, Cynthia Bernard Burk and husband Greg of Duncan, OK, LaDena Marshall and...

Nov 7, 2014

Deanna R. O'Quinn, 67, of Sulphur passed away on Friday, November 7, 2014. Deanna was born in Rayne, LA and was a lifelong resident of the Sulphur/Carlyss area. She was a 1964 graduate of Sulphur High School and a graduate of Delta Tech in Beaumont, Texas. Deanna was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Carlyss. She enjoyed camping...

Nov 7, 2014

Nov 6, 2014

Carolyn Hansen, 64, of Lake Charles, La died Thursday, November 6, 2014 in a local hospital. Carolyn was born on September 4, 1950 in Providence, RI to Marion Huntress and step father Ronald Huntress. She loved knitting, reading, and working puzzles. She was a lady with a big heart for giving to the less fortunate. She loved being of any...

Nov 6, 2014

Nov 5, 2014

Funeral services for Nelson (Puffy-Pop) Henning will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will begin on Friday at 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM and will continue on Saturday at 8:00 AM until the time of services. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Gardens. Rev. Gary Evers will officiate. Mr. Henning fell...

Nov 4, 2014

Zayla Rose Marie Maricle, 3 months, passed away on November 4, 2014. Zayla was an always smiling baby. She brought joy to everyone around her and was loved dearly by all who knew her. Her parents want to thank the Lord above for the short time spent with such a precious angel, for she was His first. Zayla is survived...

Nov 4, 2014

Thomas Gerald "Jerry" Gulledge, 75, of Lake Charles died at 7:00 AM on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 in his sister's residence. Mr. Gulledge was born on January 1, 1939 in Mobile, AL and moved to Lake Charles with his sister and brother-in-law in 2008 due to having a stroke. He was a graduate of McGill High School in Mobile, AL...

Nov 4, 2014

Rodney Joseph Trahan, Sr., of Lake Charles, died Tuesday November 4, 2014 at a local care facility following an extended illness. Rodney was a native of Lake Arthur and lived in the Lake Charles area for most of his life. He was a self employed painter and of the Christian faith. Preceding Rodney in death are his parents, Ozon Joseph...

Nov 2, 2014

Michael Fernest Trahan, 53, of Lake Charles went to heaven on November 2, 2014 at 6:25 a.m. in his resident due to a long battle with cancer. Michael was born in Lake Charles on March 22, 1961. He was a hard working man who supported his family. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed getting up early...

Nov 2, 2014

Sandra Gail Moody, 65, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Sunday, November 2, 2014 in her residence. Ms. Moody was born November 10, 1948 in Lake Charles, LA, where she was a life-long resident. She was a 1966 graduate of Lake Charles High School and worked for over twenty years at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in the purchasing department. She...

Nov 2, 2014

Beulah LeBlanc Thibodeaux Swaim, 84, of Lake Charles died at 4:10 PM on Sunday, November 2, 2014 in a local care facility. Mrs. Swaim was born on August 8, 1930 in Jennings, LA and spent most of her childhood in Sulphur. She married at the age of 13 years old and moved to Lake Charles. Mrs. Swaim worked in the...

Nov 1, 2014

Oct 30, 2014

Mary Sue White Bruce was a proud resident of the Moss Bluff community. Her family was one of the original families that settled "The Bluff." She was surrounded by family and friends as she left this earth peacefully on October 30, 2014. A celebration of her life will be held at 1 pm Monday, November 3, 2014 at Johnson Funeral...

Oct 30, 2014

Andrew Suire, 88, of Sulphur, LA, died at 2:35 AM on Thursday, October 30, 2014 in a local hospital. Mr. Suire was born July 21, 1926 in Abbeville, LA, was raised in Gueydan, LA and has lived in Carlyss for the past sixty-seven years. He worked as a boilermaker for thirty-five years. Mr. Suire was a hard worker and dedicated...

Oct 30, 2014

Barney Scott Wehner, 73, of Lake Charles, passed away October 30, 2014. He lived in Lake Charles most of his life and graduated from Lake Charles High as a National Merit Scholar, McNeese State for an undergraduate degree in Mathematics, University of Houston for his masters degree in Operations Research, and Louisiana State University for "all but dissertation" in Quantitative...

Oct 30, 2014

Michael Lynn Rachal, 70, of Boyce, LA passed away Thursday, October 30, 2014 in a healthcare facility in Alexandria. Mr. Rachal was born in Pineville, LA and has lived most of his life in the Alexandria area. He worked many years as a mechanic. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed refurbishing antique furniture,...

Oct 30, 2014

Kaleb passed away from this life on October 30, 2014 at the age of 16. He was a member of the Sam Houston High School Broncos Football team and loved music always having his I-Pod with him. Kaleb was very loyal and faithful to his friends and family not allowing anyone to be sad or upset offering great humor and...

Oct 30, 2014

Walter Joseph Gatte, 93, of Sulphur passed away on October 30, 2014 in a local hospital. Walter was born in Evangeline, LA and lived in Sulphur most of his life. He worked for Local #106 as a pipefitter and a welder for over 35 years. Walter attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and loved to work in his garden. Walter is...

Oct 29, 2014

Anita Plaisance Martin, 77, of Bundicks Lake died at 5:45 AM on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 in a local care facility. Mrs. Martin was born on July 16, 1937 in Crowley and was raised in Gueydan before moving to the Bundicks Lake area. She enjoyed many activities including painting, fishing, and gardening as well as her monthly Bunco games. Mrs....