Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
John Miller
Nov 21, 2013
John Louis Miller, 59, died on November 21, 2013 in his home in Gillis. Mr. Miller was born in Lake Charles, LA on August 19, 1954, and resided in Gillis. He graduated from Lake Charles High in 1972, and went on to McNeese State University and later graduated from Sowela Technical Institute. John held several positions in the agricultural field....
Bettye Young Brooks
Nov 20, 2013
Bettye Young Brooks, 85, of Lake Charles, LA died on Thursday, November 20, 2013 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. Bettye was born September 21, 1928 in Elizabeth, LA to Theodore and Maye Young. She was a 1945 Elizabeth High School graduate. She moved to Lake Charles in 1953 and was a loved church member of St. Luke...
Candace Hebert
Nov 20, 2013
I love you,""Do not fear, for I am with you" Isiah 43:4a, 5a "Since you are precious in my sight, Since you are honored and I love you, "Do not fear, for I am with you." Candace Elaine Sanderlin Hebert Candace Elaine Sanderlin Hebert lost her courageous battle with cancer on November 20, 2013. Born on December 19, 1955 in...
Jules Miller
Nov 19, 2013
Jules Miller, also known as the Turtle Man, 88, of Cameron, died Tuesday November 19, 2013 in a local hospital surrounded by his family. Jules was born January 25, 1925 in Creole and was a life-long resident of Cameron Parish. He was preceded in death by his parents, Diamond and Eurine Clement Miller, wife, Dorothy Duhon Miller and son Jules...
Ruth Allison
Nov 19, 2013
Ruth Allison, 97, of Lake Charles, LA died at 5:20 PM on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 in a local care facility. Mrs. Allison was born on June 13, 1916 in Stephens, AR where she graduated high school. In 1955 she moved to Lake Charles, LA where she resided the rest of her life. Mrs. Allison was a devoted member of...
John Paul Micelle
Nov 18, 2013
John Paul Micelle, 88, of Lake Charles, LA died at 9:20 PM on Monday, November 18, 2013 in an Oberlin, LA care facility. Mr. Micelle was born June 24, 1925 in Lake Charles, LA and was a graduate of Landry High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II, receiving numerous awards and recognitions. He...
Randall Lee Thornton
Nov 17, 2013
A sweet spirit was welcomed into Heaven in the early morning hours on Sunday, November 17, 2013. As Randall took his final breath he was surrounded by his sisters. They held hands and prayed together believing the peace and comfort of the Lord was with them. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he worked at Securitas where he received many...
Hunter Wayne Curphy
Nov 17, 2013
Hunter Wayne Curphy, 21, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, November 17, 2013. Mr. Curphy was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a 2010 graduate of Barbe High School, attended Northwestern State University, where he was on the Dean's list, Centenary College of Louisiana, and McNeese State University. A Biology major, Hunter enjoyed studying Science, Wildlife and Conservation....
Garland Anthony Turano
Nov 16, 2013
Garland Turano, 78, of Sulphur passed away Saturday November 16, 2013 in his residence surrounded by his family. Mr. Turano was born in Port Arthur, TX and was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High, class of 1953. He excelled in sports and lettered seven times in baseball, football, and basketball. Mr. Turano was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and...
Cecilia Arlene
Nov 16, 2013
Cecilia Arlene Settle, 87, died at 7:31 AM November 16, 2013 in a local care facility. Services will be Monday, November 18, 2013 at 11:00 AM in the chapel at Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 8:00 AM until time of services. Burial will be at Consolata Cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. Russell Mixon.
Aldon Young
Nov 14, 2013
Aldon Young, 56, of Lake Charles, died Thursday November 14, 2013 at a local hospital following an extended illness. He was a life-long resident of Lake Charles and a Master Carpenter. A very active member of Christ the King Catholic Church, he was a Forth Degree Knight of Columbus. He was a kind, loving and caring husband, father and friend...
Lola Elizebeth Young
Nov 14, 2013
Lola Elizebeth Simmons Young, 84, of Lake Charles, LA died on Thursday, November 14, 2013 in her residence. Mrs. Young was born May 7, 1929 in Jacksonville, FL, traveled the country following her husband's Air Force Career and settled in Lake Charles fifty-five years ago. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary for twenty-nine years and a...
Rev. Iseah Stevens
Nov 13, 2013
Pastor Iseah Stevens was born on May 15, 1917 in Basile, LA. to the parents of Edwin and Onise Simon Stevens. Iseah attended school in Bell City & Hayes, LA. The fear of God was instilled in him at an early age and he was baptized at Zion Travelers Baptist Church in Iowa, LA under the leadership of the late,...
Dawn Billek Frankos
Nov 13, 2013
Dawn Billek Frankos, 64, was granted her angel wings on her birthday November 13, 2013. She passed away at her home along side her family and friends. Dawn was born November 13, 1949, in New Orleans, LA to the late Leon Billek and Mary Pizzitolo Billek Dobard. Dawn lived in Lake Charles for 49 years. She and her husband owned...
Nita Naomi David Moore
Nov 12, 2013
Nita Naomi David Moore, of Lake Charles, passed away on, Tuesday, November 12, 2013. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, at Johnson's Funeral Home with a Memorial Service at 11:00 AM. She was born February 20, 1917 in Opelousas Louisiana; attended Opelousas High School, where she was head-cheerleader for four years....
Timothy Wayne Chiasson
Nov 11, 2013
Tim Chiasson, 53, of Sweetlake, died Monday November 11, 2013 in a local hospital following a car accident in Sweetlake. Tim was born in Lafayette on January 7, 1960 to Bill and Grace Royer Chiasson. He was a welder in the Lake Charles area for many years and was the owner of Pop's Welding. He attended the St. Patrick Catholic...
Cheryl Ann Stevenson Wright
Nov 11, 2013
Cheryl Ann Stevenson Wright, 65, of Lake Charles passed away Monday, November 11, 2013 in the comfort of her home. Mrs. Wright was born in Orange, TX and has lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a 1968 graduate of Marion High School, worked many years for Gulf National Bank and Chambers and Associates. During her younger...
Ruby Louise Plummer
Nov 11, 2013
Ruby Plummer finished her earthly journey Monday November 11, 2013 at Resthaven Nursing Home in Lake Charles, LA. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Daughters. Ruby was born January 20, 1932 in Church Point, LA. to Theogene (Dago) Richard and Hilda Wills Richard. She married the love of...
Jessie Vernon "Mr. Mac" Mcmanus
Nov 10, 2013
Jessie Vernon McManus, 87, of Moss Bluff, LA died at 10:45 AM on Sunday, November 10, 2013 in his residence. Mr. McManus was born August 7, 1926 in Eros, LA; the 10th of 13 siblings. He was drafted into the U.S. Army as a mechanic attaining the status of Sergeant prior to his honorable discharge. After the leaving the Army,...
John Joseph Lahood
Nov 10, 2013
John Joseph LaHood, Jr., 87, left his earthly home to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, November 10, 2013, after a short illness. He was surrounded by his family as the angels peacefully guided him home. There to meet him was his wife of 42 years, Dorothy Shirley LaHood; his father and mother, Claude and Aimee "Mae" Guidry; his...
