Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Terry Mcdaniel
Dec 15, 2015
Terry McDaniel, 54, of Ragley, LA died Tuesday, December 15, 2015 in his residence surrounded by his loving family.
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Terry was born on December 16, 1960 in Lake Charles, LA to LeRoy and Mary McDaniel. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and boat riding. Terry worked as a welder for many years for various construction companies. He loved being around family...
Shirley Lee Barzar
Dec 14, 2015
Iowa – Shirley Lee Barzar, 78, passed away in a local care facility Monday, December 14, 2015. Shirley was born on September 3, 1937 in Ville Platte to the late Andison and Laura Thompson Berzas. He attended Nicholls State University and retired from Tidewater Marine and was a shuttle bus driver for Coushatta. He was a 32nd degree Mason and...
Billie Levine Schoolsky
Dec 14, 2015
Billie Levine Schoolsky, 83, of Lake Charles passed away on Monday, December 14, 2015 at Resthaven Nursing Home after a six year battle with Dementia with her husband, Sam, at her side. Â Born Billie Margaret Stuckey in Alexandria, LA, Billie had lived in Lake Charles for over 50 years. She also lived in France for four years and travelled most...
Herbert "Jimmie" Simmons
Dec 14, 2015
Herbert “Jimmie” Simmons, 86, of Sulphur passed away on December 14, 2015 in his residence surrounded by his family. He lived in the Sulphur area for 32 years, retiring after 33 years from Texaco Refinery. Jimmie enjoyed flying small planes and fishing. He was in James Kingston’s Band in the 50’s and several other bands. Jimmie played guitar, bass fiddle,...
Janet Ann Desormeaux
Dec 14, 2015
Janet Ann Desormeaux, 58, of Reeves passed away on December 14, 2015 Â Janet is survived by her two daughters, Riva Rozas of Reeves and Marchella Johns of Sulphur; her sister, Ruthie Pounder and husband Ronnie; 5 grandchildren, Justin and Nathan Rozas, Andrew Johns, Katie Johns, and Hugh Johns; her close cousin, Mike Lowery and wife Beth; her close aunt, Donelan...
Robert Michael King
Dec 13, 2015
Robert Michael “Mike” King, 62, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015 in a local hospital following a brief battle with cancer.  Mike was born on August 4, 1953 in Lake Charles where he lived all of his life. He was a graduate of Lake Charles High School and also of McNeese State University. He retired from Cities...
Beverly Steffens Waggoner
Dec 13, 2015
Beverly Sue Steffens Waggoner, 69, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015 in the comfort of her home.  Mrs. Waggoner was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School and McNeese State University where she obtained a Bachelor Degree, Masters Degree and a Masters +30 in Education. She worked nearly forty years...
Mildred Marie Harrington
Dec 13, 2015
Mildred Marie Harrington, 85, of Sulphur passed away on December 13, 2015. A gathering of family and friends for a memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation has been entrusted to Johnson and Robison Funeral Home.
James Anson Comeaux, Jr.
Dec 13, 2015
James Anson Comeaux, Jr., 58, of Westlake, died Sunday December 13, 2015 at a local hospice facility surrounded by his family.James was a native of Lake Charles and a graduate of Lake Charles High School. He attended SOWELA Technical School and retired as a welding instructor from Sulphur High School after 30 years of teaching. He enjoyed hunting and fishing...
Harmon Keith Walker
Dec 12, 2015
Harmon Keith Walker, 65, of Longville, LA died Saturday, December 12, 2015 in his residence. Â Harmon was born on September 3, 1950 in Alexandria, LA to Harmon and Elsie Walker. He enjoyed playing the guitar, hunting, and fishing. Harmon owned and operated his landscaping company. He graduated with a Horticultural degree from McNeese State University. Harmon was a graduate from...
Charlie Lacasse
Dec 12, 2015
Charlie LaCasse, 88, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015 in a local healthcare facility. Â Mr. LaCasse was born and raised in Iota, LA and was a graduate of Iota High School. He served in the Merchant Marines aboard the USS Wahoo Swamp. He retired from the Oil Field Industry as a Senior Completion Engineer (at one time...
Patsy Nell Timmons
Dec 12, 2015
Patsy Nell Timmons, 68, went to be with the Lord on Saturday December 12, 2015. Â Patsy was a loving mother and grandmother; she loved to work in the yard, gardening, farming and riding horses. Â Those left to mourn her loss and cherish her memory are 1 son, Martin Timmons of Lake Charles; 3 daughters, Tina Campbell (David) of Grand Lake,...
Beverly Pittman
Dec 11, 2015
Beverly Pittman, 69, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 10:00 PM on Friday, December 11, 2015. Â Mrs. Beverly was a native of Golden Meadows, LA, but lived in Lake Charles for most of her life. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School. After graduation, in 1963, she married Tiny and they celebrated 52 years of marriage this past...
Raelyn Ann Marino
Dec 11, 2015
Raelyn Ann Marino was born March 13th, 2015 to loving parents, Kailyn Hunt and Mikel “Ike” Marino. Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them; for it is to those who are childlike that the Kingdom of the Heavens belongs." Raelyn warmed the hearts of all that knew her with her joyful smile, inquisitive...
Terry Dean Simon
Dec 11, 2015
Terry Dean Simon, 66, of Sulphur passed away on December 11, 2015 after a short battle with cancer in his residence surrounded by his family. Terry was a native of Rayne and a life-long resident of the Sulphur/Carlyss area. Terry was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving his country during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed fishing, was a man...
Audrey Ann Lejeune
Dec 9, 2015
Audrey Ann LeJeune, 83, of Westlake passed away at 5:20 PM on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 in a local hospice facility. Â Ms. LeJeune was born on March 23, 1932 in Mamou, LA and lived in Westlake most of her life. She enjoyed working for the CCOA bingo and loved to gamble in her free time. Ms. LeJeune enjoyed putting puzzles...
Lesia Gayle Richard
Dec 8, 2015
Moss Bluff – Lesia Gayle Richard, 53, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015 in a local hospital. Lesia was born November 14, 1962 in Lake Charles, LA to the late Clifton Fontenot and Ethel Fruge. She is survived by her daughter, Heather Bourque (Brandon Matthews) of Gillis; brother, Daniel Fontenot (Angie Simoneaux) of Iowa; sister, Dianna LeBleu (Donald, Jr.) of...
Marvin E. Hollis
Dec 8, 2015
Marvin Hollis, of Westlake, died Tuesday December 8, 2015 at a local care center surrounded by his loving family. Â Marvin was native of Ponchatoula, LA and long time resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School and retired from Conoco, where he worked as an outside machinist and foreman. He was of the Baptist faith. Â He...
Linda Gossett Duhon
Dec 8, 2015
Lacassine– The light of our life: wife, mother, step-mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Linda Gossett Duhon, 73, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Linda was born December 19, 1941 in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School, a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors in Welsh and was employed as a dental technician for 35 years. Linda...
Carl R. Holmes
Dec 8, 2015
Carl R. Holmes, 79, of passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015 in a local hospital. Â Mr. Carl was born on August 25, 1936 to Nelson and Buelah Holmes in Pittsburg, PA. He enjoyed passing his time by building and collecting model trains. He also enjoyed passing his time while watching westerns, shopping on QVC, and making memories with family and...
