Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Howard Andrew "Bubba" Buller
Mar 25, 2016
Howard Andrew “Bubba” Buller, age 64, of Sulphur passed away in his residence on March 25, 2016.
Mr. Buller was born on October 6, 1951 in Elton, Louisiana and played for the McNeese Cowboy football team before volunteering for service in the Vietnam War. He served in the United States Air Force and was a highly...
Ruby Kim Allee
Mar 24, 2016
Ruby "Kim" Allee, 57, died Thursday, March 24, 2016 in a local healthcare facility. Mrs. Allee was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She attended LaGrange High School. She loved the outdoors, fishing and crabbing, family and friends gathered for barbeques and most importantly, sunny days at the beach. "Never enough fun in the sun"! Mrs. Allee will be most...
Kelly J. Clark
Mar 23, 2016
Kelly Jean Jackson Clark of Lake Charles, LA, died Wednesday, March 23, 2016, from injuries sustained in a tragic automobile accident. She was just 53, and her sudden loss left all who knew and loved her reeling in grief and shock. Only the comfort of knowing she lived her life fully and with an abundance of love makes this...
Gloria Ann Martin
Mar 23, 2016
Gloria Ann Martin, 78, of Lake Charles, LA died Wednesday, March 23, 2016 after a lengthy illness.
Gloria was born on February 3, 1938 in Baker, LA to William and Lucille Krumholt. She enjoyed cooking, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 55 years, Edgar...
Wilton Ray Hebert
Mar 23, 2016
Wilton Ray Hebert of Grand Lake, La. went to be with his Eternal Father on March 23, 2016 in Gordonville, TX. Wilton was born February 2, 1946 in Grand Lake, La. to Leslie and Allie Hebert. He attended school in Grand Lake. He developed a strong admiration for all things outdoor, he loved horses, boating, fishing, traveling and just sitting...
Kolton Jax Guillory
Mar 23, 2016
Toddler Kolton Jax Guillory, 1 year old, went to be with his dad on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. Kolton was a loving child with lots of love and energy to share. He is preceded in death by his father, William Alan Guillary. Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memory are his mother, Jessica Istre Guillory; foster parents,...
Ida Meche
Mar 23, 2016
Ida Meche, 88, of Lake Charles, LA died Wednesday, March 23, 2016 in a local hospital.
Ida was born on February 17, 1928 in Mamou, LA to Drew and Elodia Soileau. Ida was a graduate of McNeese State University with a degree in education. She started as a first grade teacher at Cherry Street Elementary and last...
Rose V. Carter
Mar 23, 2016
Rose Vincent Carter, 96, of Grand Chenier, LA, died at 4:45 AM on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Carter was born in Gueydan, LA on October 21, 1919 and lived all of her life in Grand Chenier, LA. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Creole, LA and was a member...
Gloria Mae Newman
Mar 22, 2016
Gloria Mae Newman, 91, was born July 19, 1924 to Henry and Vivian Webber. She went to meet THE LORD on March 22, 2016.
Ms. Newman lived in Moss Bluff and in the Lake Charles area for the past seventy years. She attended the First Pentecostal Church of Gillis. She loved to worship and praise THE LORD and welcomed...
Donald Trahan Jr.
Mar 22, 2016
Donald Trahan, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016.
Donald was born in Lake Charles, LA on October 22, 1983 to Donald Trahan, Sr. and Cathy Trahan. He enjoyed spending his spare time hunting and fishing. He cherished his time with his children and loved bonding with family and friends.
Left to cherish Donald’s memory are his...
Avonlea Grace Jones
Mar 22, 2016
Avonlea Grace Jones, 3 months, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. Avonlea was born on December 15, 2015, which was her great grandmother, Esther Foreman’s birthday. Avonlea was a very loving little girl who was loved by everybody. She loved kisses and loved her mommy. There are not enough words to express the love Avonlea gave to all around...
Louise Ballard
Mar 22, 2016
Anita Louise Ballard, 76, of Lake Charles passed away Thursday, March 22, 2016 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Ballard was born and raised in Oakdale, LA and has lived the past forty-six years in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Oakdale High School and Sowela Technical School where she obtained a degree in Accounting. She worked...
Debra Reed Terranova
Mar 22, 2016
A memorial service for Debra Reed Terranova will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2016 at Johnson Funeral Home. The Very Reverend Jack Myers will officiate. Visitation will be on Monday from 2 until 8 p.m. Her remains will be placed next to her father, Arthur R. Reed, her sister, Mary, and brother, Marcus at the Reed...
Mary Elizabeth Davis Edwards
Mar 22, 2016
Mary Elizabeth Davis Edwards, 66, of Longville, LA, died at 8:00 PM on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 in her residence.
Mrs. Edwards was born August 3, 1949 in Atmore, AL. She was a 1968 graduate of Escambia County High School, graduated from Troy State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and later from McNeese State University...
Jonathan Wayne Benoit
Mar 21, 2016
Jonathan “Johnny” Benoit, 56, of Sulphur passed away on March 21, 2016. Johnny loved walking his dogs and spending time with his family.
Johnny is survived by his mother, Betty Manuel; his two sisters, Bonnie and Pam Benoit all of Sulphur; his aunt, Pearl Sonnier; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, John...
Kathryn Ellen Porter
Mar 20, 2016
Kathryn Ellen Porter, 71, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at a local health care facility.
Kathryn was a graduate of La Grange High School and went on to graduate from McNeese State University with a Masters in Education.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Roy and Elian Stout Porter;...
Charles Allen Barnes, Sr.
Mar 19, 2016
Charles Allen Barnes, Sr., 76, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Barnes was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Lake Charles High School. He was formerly the Vice President of Data Processing at First National Bank and retired, Senior Manager, with over thirty years...
Rudy "Butch" Simon
Mar 19, 2016
Rudy “Butch” Simon, 68, of Lake Charles, LA died Saturday, March 19, 2016 in a local hospital.
Rudy was born on July 30, 1947 in Sulphur, LA to Morris and Mary Simon. He enjoyed growing plants, hunting, and fishing. Rudy also enjoyed racecars.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Ashley Thibodeaux and her...
Dr. Norman Paul Morin
Mar 19, 2016
Norman Paul Morin, M.D. was born the son of Romeo J. Morin, M.D. and Jeannette Jobidon Morin on 7/24/23 in Lewiston, Maine. He grew up in Lewiston, Maine, speaking French as his first language, and skiing on the icy slopes of the area on wooden skis. He graduated from Ottawa University in Ottawa, Canada, and Bates College, in Lewiston, Maine...
Robert L. Duhon
Mar 18, 2016
Robert L. Duhon, 66, of Westlake, LA died at 7:30 AM Friday, March 18, 2016 in a local hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Robert was born on September 18, 1949 in Fenton, LA to Woodrow and Sina Duhon. He lived in Westlake, LA for the past 16 years. Robert was a graduate of Katie B. Thomas High School...
