Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
James Edward Still
Sep 1, 2015
James (Jim) Still, Jr. died September 1 at the Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jennings, Louisiana, after a long illness. Jim was born in 1952, the first son of James and Vera Jo Still, in Livingston, Texas. The family moved to Ponca City, Oklahoma, where Jim spent his early years. Jim attended Oklahoma State University until he joined the...
Jacqueline White Fields
Sep 1, 2015
Lake Charles – Jacqueline White Fields, 44, passed away in the early hours of September 1, 2015 surrounded by family after a long battle with colon cancer. Jacqueline was born September 18, 1970 to the late John White and James & Margie Shields. She was a homemaker and enjoyed being with her family and was helping her daughter, Sophia raise...
Alex "Butch" Albair
Sep 1, 2015
Alex "Butch" Albair, 68, passed away on September 1, 2015 at home with his wife by his side. Butch was more than a husband to his wife, Crawfish Jackie, he was her best friend. He was retired from the crabbing industry. Butch was a past manager of West Cove Seafood on Channel Drive. Butch also is a veteran of the...
Eva "Sue" Young Meche
Sep 1, 2015
Sue Meche, 68, of Lake Charles, LA, died on September 1, 2015 following an extended illness. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and retired from Kroger's. She will be remembered mostly as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be truly missed. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Michelle "Shelley" Meche Lavergne and husband...
Patricia Ann Smith Granger
Aug 31, 2015
Patricia "Pat" Smith Granger, 75, of Lake Charles, LA died peacefully, surrounded by her daughters, on Monday, August 31, 2015 at Harbor Hospice Palliative Care Facility after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Pat was born on May 7, 1940 in Welsh, LA. She was a devoted wife and loving mother. She loved her Monday night Bourré games that she played...
Joann Doyle
Aug 30, 2015
Iowa-JoAnn Doyle, 70, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, August 30, 2015. JoAnn was born in Oakdale on September 4, 1944 to the late Howard and Chelsea Fuselier. She was a graduate of Pine Prairie High and was married to the late Carl “Manny” Doyle for 41 years. She is survived by her children, Lisa Johnson (Kenny) of Westlake,...
Donna Marcia Higgins
Aug 30, 2015
Donna Marcia Higgins, 63 passed away on August 30, 2015 in a local hospital. She loved costume jewelry, antique furniture hunting and was known as a "Junker". She was also known for rescuing abandoned pets. Donna was very social and outgoing and loved being around her family and friends. She adored and loved her grandchildren whom will miss her greatly....
Elda M. Tramonte
Aug 28, 2015
Elda Marie Tramonte, 85, died at 7:25am, Friday, August 28, 2015 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born September 28, 1929 in Hayes, Louisiana to Berchman and Palmyre Rogers Higginbotham, and was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Ms. Tramonte is preceded in death by her beloved husband Vito Tramonte, son Randall Paul Demary, father Berchmam Higginbotham, mother...
Billie Jean Grumbles
Aug 28, 2015
Billie Jean Grumbles, 89, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2015 surrounded by her family. Billie Jean was a christian woman who loved her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Billie Jean was a waitress at Harry's Restaurant for many years then became a homemaker. Billie Jean loved to read. She was a jokester and loved to have...
Maxine Theresa Craven Perez
Aug 28, 2015
Maxine Theresa Craven Perez, 68, of Lake Charles passed away on Friday, August 28, 2015 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Perez was born on October 11, 1946 in Mallet, LA and lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a graduate of Charles Drew High School in Eunice. She then attended Demmon's School of Beauty and received her...
Jordan Scott Sonnier
Aug 27, 2015
Jordan Scott Sonnier, 19, of Moss Bluff, LA, died on Thursday, August 27, 2015 in a local hospital. Jordan was born August 24, 1996 in Lake Charles, LA and lived in Moss Bluff for all of his life. He attended Sam Houston High School and enjoyed playing video games and wrestling with his brothers. Jordan loved to spend time with...
Michelle Martin Sonnier
Aug 26, 2015
Iowa – Michelle Martin Sonnier, 52, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2015 surrounded by her family. Michelle was born in Lake Charles on April 3, 1963 to the late Wilbert Martin and Ursula LaBove. She was a graduate of Iowa High and McNeese State University and taught 8th grade at F. K. White Middle in Lake Charles. She was of...
William Robert "Bill" Humphrey
Aug 25, 2015
William "Bill" Humphrey, 57, of Lake Charles, died Tuesday August 25, 2015 at a local hospital with his family at his side following an extended illness. Bill was a native of San Angelo, Texas and resident of Lake Charles for the past eight years. He was in the automotive service business and was the General Manager for Don's Car Wash...
Evelyn Robideaux Smith
Aug 25, 2015
Evelyn Mae Robideaux Smith, 85, of Lake Charles, Louisiana died Tuesday, August 25, 2015. Evelyn was born on February 14, 1930 in Indian Bayou, to Arthur and Montie Robideaux. She had a passion for education and art, and she loved people. Evelyn is survived by five nephews, Terry Robideaux of Moss Bluff, Larry Robideaux and wife Theresa, also of Moss...
Ida M. Laverick
Aug 25, 2015
Iowa – Ida M. Laverick, 99, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2015. Born in Scott, LA, Mrs. Laverick lived most of her life Iowa, LA. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Laverick and numerous sisters and brothers. She is survived by son, John Wayne Laverick of Marrero, LA and wife, Jane; many nieces and nephews. The family...
Al Franks Mays
Aug 25, 2015
Al Frank Mays, 86, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 9:05 AM on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 in his residence. Mr. Mays was born March 4, 1929 in Jasper, TX, where he lived all of life until moving to Lake Charles, LA two years ago. He was an avid Cowboy's fan who also enjoyed golf. He will always be remembered...
Kevin Allen Miller
Aug 25, 2015
Kevin Allen Miller, 41, of Cameron, LA died August 25, 2015. Kevin was born on September 14, 1973 in Creole, LA to Wilson and Emma Miller. Kevin was an avid sports fan and loved the Dallas Cowboys. He enjoyed being around family and friends. Kevin is survived by his father, Wilson Miller and stepmother Terry of Cameron, LA; four sisters,...
Steven James Vincent
Aug 24, 2015
Senior Trooper Steven James Vincent, 44, of Iowa, died Monday, August 24, 2015 as a result of injuries he sustained in the line of duty. Steven was a life resident of Iowa. He was a graduate of Iowa High School, attended LSU Eunice and McNeese State University and was a graduate of Louisiana State Police Academy. He began his career...
Yvonne M. Hoefer
Aug 24, 2015
Yvonne M. Hoefer, 82, of Sulphur, LA passed away on Monday, August 24, 2015 in her residence. Mrs. Hoefer was born on April 21, 1933 in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland. She was raised and educated in Switzerland and received her nursing degree in Zurich. In 1958, Mrs. Hoefer moved to the United States where she met and married her husband, Elver Hoefer....
