Deborah Ann Gutekunst
May 30, 2016
Deborah Ann Gutekunst, 59, of Lake Charles passed away in a local hospital.
Miss Gutekunst was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Lake Charles High School where she was a Kiltie and McNeese State University where she obtained a Bachelor degree in Nursing. She worked as a RN in many areas, starting her...
Aaliyah Renee Courville
May 30, 2016
Aaliyah Renee Courville, 2, of Lake Charles, LA, gained her wings in the Kingdom of Heaven on Monday, May 30, 2016.
Aaliyah was born on November 11, 2013 in Lake Charles. She loved fishing, listening to music and dancing with her Mom, playing with her PawPaw and playing dolls and Barbies. Her very favorite things were candy, cupcakes,...
Leroy Fontenot
May 30, 2016
LeRoy Fontenot passed on from this earthly life Memorial Day, May 30, 2016. His passing was peaceful, attended by his family, and none of it cost too much; all things that would have made him happy. Born in Big Lake on February 4, 1927, he attended school until the eighth grade when Depression era hardship led him from the classroom...
Lois A. Guillory
May 30, 2016
Vinton - Lois A. Guillory, 77, passed away in a local hospital Monday, May 30, 2016. Lois was born May 10, 1939 in Edgerly to the late Heulis and Clarice Mott Myers. She enjoyed playing bingo and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include her daughters, Rebecca Dolan (Michael), Deborah Bieber (Norman), Annette Heath (Kevin); 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren;...
Jared Young Todd
May 30, 2016
Jared Young Todd, 69, of Lake Charles, LA died Monday, May 30, 2016 in a local hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Jared was born on December 25, 1946 in Lake Charles, LA to Donald and Marie Todd. He enjoyed hunting and being in the great outdoors. Jared shared a lifelong love of being involved with the 4-H...
Jennie Beth Sellers
May 29, 2016
2 Timothy 4:7
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”
Jennie Beth Blake Sellers, 81, of Carlyss entered the gates of heaven on May 29, 2016. She was surrounded by family singing hymns in the comfort of her home. She was a 1952 graduate of Sulphur High and co-owner of Blake...
Larry Keith "Pop" Chitty
May 29, 2016
Larry Keith Chitty, 82, of Holmwood, passed away at 5:22 AM, Sunday, May 29, 2016 in his residence surrounded by his family.
Mr. Chitty was born in Ville Platte, LA and graduated from DeQuincy High School and SLI, Now the University of Louisiana in Lafayette. He was a longtime resident of the Holmwood area. Mr. Chitty was a Veteran...
Carl Newhouse, Jr.
May 29, 2016
Carl Nelson Newhouse, Jr., 86, of Westlake died at 11:50 AM Sunday, May 29, 2016 in his residence with his three loving daughters at his side.
Mr. Newhouse was born in Lake Charles and lived in Westlake for most of his life. He worked as a Chemical Operator at Olin Chemical Corporation. Mr. Newhouse was a member of...
Leroy Vasseur, Jr.
May 29, 2016
Leroy Vasseur, Jr., 64, of Lake Charles, died on May 29, 2016 at a local hospital.
Leroy was a native and life-long resident of Lake Charles. He attended LaGrange high school and worked in the industrial construction field for 20 years and was a member of the IUOE local 106. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time....
Mary Margaret Bowles
May 29, 2016
Mary Margaret Bowles, 63, of Moss Bluff, LA passed away in Houston Methodist Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Mary loved spending time with her family and grandson Nate. Mary dearly loved her dogs, Joy, Lucy, Willow, and Toby. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, her art, and being outdoors.
Those left to cherish her memory are her loving...
James Albert Mitchell
May 29, 2016
James Albert “Jim” Mitchell passed away on Sunday May 29, 2016 in Lake Charles, at a local healthcare facility, following a lengthy illness.
Mr. Mitchell was born in Toledo, Ohio on September 2, 1943 to Albert and Betty Mae Kriedler Mitchell. He served the in United States Navy and was a Veteran of Vietnam. He worked as a...
Mildred Benoit Hebert
May 28, 2016
Jennings – Mildred Benoit Hebert, 86, passed away at 9:45 p.m. in her home on Saturday, May 28, 2016. Mildred was born in Lake Arthur to the late William and Beulah (Courts) Benoit on June 28, 1929. She attended Jennings High School and was a member of Our Lady of Help Christian Catholic Church in Jennings. Her survivors are her...
Andrew William Phipps
May 28, 2016
CARLYSS – Andrew W. “Andy” Phipps, 89, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016 in his residence. Andy was a Veteran of the United States Navy and proudly served his country during World War II. He owned and operated Andy’s Seafood in Hackberry for over 50 years; he was passionate about the shrimp industry, continuing to be involved after his “retirement”. ...
Evelyn Simon
May 28, 2016
Evelyn Simon, 89, of Lake Charles, LA passed on Saturday, May 28, 2016 in her residence surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Evelyn was born on July 12, 1926 in Mermentau, LA to Dave and Maggie Moore. She was the manager for 18 years of CitCon Credit Union. She enjoyed dancing with her husband and camping with family....
Jaxon Sukhanenya
May 26, 2016
Jaxon Rey Sukhanenya, 3 month old son of Jose Rios and Danielle Sukhanenya passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016 in Uvalde, Texas.
Jaxon is survived by his parents, Jose Rios and Danielle Sukhanenya, brothers and sisters, Brayden Wheat and Conner Wheat, Kryslynn Rios, Kaylnn Rios and Jose Rios, Jr., maternal grandparents, Melissa and Greg Giovanni, Maternal great grandmother,...
Tammy Bonita Lafleur
May 26, 2016
Tammy Bonita Leger LaFleur, 54, of Iowa, LA passed on Thursday, May 26, 2016.
Tammy was born on October 22, 1961 in Lake Charles, LA to Jimmy and Judith Leger.
She loved cooking, sewing, monogramming, shopping, and being around family and friends most of all. Tammy also enjoyed driving her school bus # 403 for many years.
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Earline Ruth Robinson
May 25, 2016
The cutest, 91 year old, high-heel wearing, motorcycle riding, feeder of the masses, teacher to many, "MawMaw" to all, lover of ALL mankind went to meet her Savior and her beloved husband in heaven on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at 2:01 pm. She was born Earline Ruth Morgan on February 13, 1925 in Crowley, La. She taught school for over...
Vergie Marie Abate Briggs
May 25, 2016
Vergie Marie Abate Briggs, 91, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2016 in Austin, Texas, with her loved ones at her side.
Born in Kinder, Louisiana to Raymond Cecil and Addie Rougeau Riley, Mrs. Briggs grew up in the Orange and Deweyville, Texas area. In 1942 she graduated from Deweyville High School, where she was a member of the...
Lee Perry Guidry, Sr.
May 25, 2016
Lee Perry Guidry, Sr., 71, beloved father and grandfather, died Wednesday May 25, 2016 at a local hospital surrounded by his family.
Mr. Guidry was born on September 24, 1944 in Crowley to Amadia and Ora Cormier Guidry. He was resident of the Lake area since 1960. He was retired from Offshore Energy Services and of the Catholic...