Local Obituaries

Sep 9, 2016

Sep 8, 2016

 Doris Fern Mullens, 78, passed away on September 8, 2016 in Lake Charles. Doris was a resident of Lake Charles for over 30 years. She will be missed by all her family and friends who knew her.

Doris is survived by her three sons, Leland D’Wayne Mullens, Jr. and wife, Denise of Harlowton, MT, Daryle Glenn Mullens and wife Colleen...

Sep 7, 2016

Doris Fay Kay Rowland, 93, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 4:06 AM on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at a local hospital.

 

Mrs. Rowland was born August 6, 1923 in Leesville, LA and was a 1941 graduate of Leesville High School. She worked for South Central Bell for thirty-one years and retired as an assignment clerk in 1982. She...

Sep 7, 2016

Jane Marie Drounett, 62, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2016 at home.  Jane was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. 

Jane is survived by her son, Phillip Drounett and wife Chesney; one daughter, Monica Stutes Sonnier and husband Jason; 6 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 4 brothers and 4 sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews who loved...

Sep 7, 2016

Anna Lee Broussard Patin grew her wings on the evening of Wednesday, September 7. She was born March 5, 1921 in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, the daughter of Lee Robert Broussard and Marie Candide Rees. She was a direct descendant of François Broussard, one of the pioneer French settlers of Acadia, and John Rhys, a Welsh Pennsylvanian who served in the...

Sep 7, 2016

Shirley Trahan Montagne, 84, of Sulphur passed away on September 7, 2016 in a local hospital. Shirley was born in 1932 and the daughter of the late Alex and Agnes Trahan of Lake Arthur. Mrs. Montagne’s life work was working with people with disabilities and their families. She will also be remembered for adopting many cats over the past years...

Sep 6, 2016

Charles Richey, 69, of Westlake, LA died Tuesday, September 6, 2016 in his residence.

 

Chuck was born on March 16, 1947 to Forrest and Eunice Richey in Dequincy, LA. Chuck was an active member of the McNeese Cowboy Club as well as several other booster clubs. He enjoyed cooking, traveling to McNeese games, being around family and friends, and...

Sep 6, 2016

Richard “Huey” Istre, 84, of Lake Charles LA, passed away with his wife at his side on September 6, 2016 in a local care facility.

 

Mr. Huey was born on March 25, 1932 in Jennings, LA to Dalton and Lily Istre. Huey was married to his high school sweetheart, Mrs. Norma Price Istre for sixty three wonderful years. Mr....

Sep 6, 2016

John Leslie Broussard, 68, of Lake Charles died at 10:00 PM on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 in a local hospital.

 

Mr. Broussard was born on September 16, 1947 in Lake Charles and lived here all of his life. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School and received his BA in physical education from McNeese College. Mr. Broussard retired...

Sep 5, 2016

Funeral Services for Sister Cynthia L.W. Jones , 68 of Lake Charles, La. will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Greater St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church Cathedral.   Pastor Samuel C. Tolbert Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be Saturday, September 10, 2016, 9:00 AM-11:00...

Sep 5, 2016

Lacassine – Rosa Belle A. Begnaud, 88, passed away in a local care facility on September 5, 2016, surrounded by her family. Rosa Belle was born in Pine Island on January 9, 1928 to the late Mark Ardoin and Augustine Chaisson. She enjoyed gardening, Cajun dancing, listening to French music and taking care of her home. Rosa Belle was a...

Sep 4, 2016

John Freeman LeBleu, 79, a native and resident of Lake Charles, passed away on Sunday September 4, 2016 at a local hospital.

 

He was the first born of Fremont “Easter” and Evaline “Lena” Derouen LeBleu. Freeman graduated from LaGrange High School in 1955. In 1956, he met the love of his life, Dorothy “Dot” Naquin and they were...

Sep 4, 2016

Sep 4, 2016

Kenneth Thomas Fabacher, 65, of Westlake died on Sunday, September 4, 2016 in his residence.

 

Mr. Fabacher was born on December 29, 1950 in Lake Charles, LA.

 

Those left to cherish his memory are two sisters, Carolyn Graske (Walter) of Lake Charles and Patty Guidry (Jimmy) of Sulphur; two nephews, Paul and James Guidry; two great nieces, Athena...

Sep 3, 2016

Anne Margaret Castille Stevens, 85, of Lake Charles died at 11:56 PM on Saturday, September 3, 2016 in a local nursing facility surrounded by her loving family.  Anne was born on June 18, 1931 in Opelousas, LA to Lionel E. Castille and Frances Fleming Castille, the youngest of five children.  Anne graduated Cum Laude from the College of the Sacred...