Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Dora Webb
Jan 3, 2015
Dora Webb, 82, of Lake Charles died on Saturday, January 3, 2015 in a local care facility. Mrs. Webb was born on September 2, 1932 in Roanoke, LA and lived all of her life in the Lake Charles and Jennings area. She enjoyed helping others and volunteering her time. Mrs. Webb was very active in her community and will be...
Isaac Calvin Mays, Jr.
Jan 3, 2015
Isaac "Ike" Calvin Mays, Jr., 52 passed away on January 3, 2015 in a local hospital. He was a native and life-long resident of the Sulphur area. "Ike" worked at Delta Downs for several years enjoying the horse racing action. He loved his children and spending time with his grandchildren. "Ike" is survived by his son, Kacey Mays; two daughters,...
Velma Joyce Abshire
Jan 3, 2015
Velma Joyce Abshire, 76, of Lake Charles, died Saturday January 3, 2015 at a local hospital. Mrs. Abshire was a native of Oak Grove, LA and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was an avid reader and was the Dallas Cowboy's number one fan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Alice Davis Huff. She is...
Cynthia Lucille Dallas
Jan 3, 2015
Cynthia Lucille "Cindy" Dallas, 57, of Lake Charles died on Saturday, January 3, 2015 in a local hospital. Cindy was born on December 21, 1957 in Venezuela. She moved to Lake Charles in the seventh grade and was a graduate of Barbe High School and also attended McNeese State University. She was an artist at heart who loved to draw....
Modesto Guerrero, Jr.
Jan 3, 2015
Modesto Guerrero, Jr., 55, of Lake Charles, LA died at 8:09 AM on Saturday, January 3, 2015 in a Lake Charles, LA hospital. Mr. Guerrero was born December 14, 1959 in Brownsville, TX, where he lived all of his life until moving to Lake Charles a year ago to be closer to family. He worked for AOC as a manager...
Cheryl Lee Reed
Jan 2, 2015
Cheryl Lee Reed, 68, of Lake Charles, died suddenly on Friday January 2, 2015 at a local hospital. Cheryl was born in Natchez, Mississippi and was raised in Ferriday, LA. A longtime resident of the Lake Charles, she served at the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's since 1999, most recently office as an AFIS specialist involved in fingerprint and tattoo recognition. Cheryl...
Margaret Harriett Robards-Lott
Jan 1, 2015
Margaret "Queta" Harriett Robards-Lott, 83 of Sulphur passed away on January 1, 2015 in a local hospital. Harriett studied art and literature and enjoyed writing short stories. She was a member of the Sulphur Writing Group. Harriett also did woodworking and art. She was of the Catholic faith. Harriett is survived by her son, Joseph "Butch" Lott, Jr. and wife...
Nancy Mcallece Holland
Jan 1, 2015
Nancy McAleece Holland, 77, of Lake Charles, LA died at 8:43 AM on Thursday, January 1, 2015 in a local hospital. Mrs. Holland was born to Wade and Florence McCall in Lakeland, FL on September 6, 1937. She loved to worship Jesus, spend time with her family and as a pastor's wife, mentor young adults. She was a teacher at...
Marianne Marchand
Jan 1, 2015
Marianne Marchand, 82, of Lake Charles, died Thursday January 1, 2015 at a local hospital following a brief illness. Ms. Marchand was a life long resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and retired from South Central Bell as a Service Assistant in 1985 after 32 years of dedicated service. She was...
Gina Andrus Miller
Jan 1, 2015
Gina Andrus Miller, 54, of Iowa, LA, died at 8:45 PM on Thursday, January 1, 2015 in her residence. Gina was a devoted mother, daughter, and grandmother to her two grandsons who affectionately referred to her as "GG". She had an intense love for all children that was both evident and exceptional. She loved spending time with her family, and...
Robert Rex Deaton
Jan 1, 2015
Funeral services for Robert Rex Deaton, Sr. will be at Johnson Funeral Home in Lake Charles on Sunday, January 4 at 3:00 PM with visitation beginning on Sunday, at 10:00 AM until time of services. Mr. Deaton died early Thursday morning, January 1, 2015 at his residence. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Kathy Edwards Deaton, daughter...
James D. "J.D." Courtney
Dec 31, 2014
James D. Courtney, 88, of Lake Charles, LA died Wednesday, December 31, 2014 in his residence. James was born on September 20, 1926 in Lake Charles, LA to James and Blanche Courtney. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and working in his bait shop. He loved being around family and friends. He was a proud WWII Navy Seal Veteran. He is survived...
Anne Ivah Hearn
Dec 31, 2014
Anne Ivah Stewart Hearn, 58, of Lake Charles, died Wednesday, December 31, 2014. Anne Ivah Stewart Hearn was born on September 2nd, 1956 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to James Stewart, Jr. and Lyndell Morris Stewart. She was a graduate of Lake Charles High School in 1974, where she was a proud member of the Kilties as a tenor drummer. She...
Michael Eugene Nugent
Dec 31, 2014
Michael Eugene Nugent, 74, of Gillis, died Wednesday December 31, 2014 in the comfort of his home. Michael was a native of Alexandria and was a long time resident of Lake Charles. He honorably and dutifully served our country in the United States Air Force. Michael retired as a shift supervisor with SASOL and also retired from Advanced Auto Parts....
Joseph Iss Arabie
Dec 31, 2014
Iowa- Joseph Reviss Arabie, 90, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014 in St. Patrick Hospital. Joseph was born August 1, 1924 in Fenton to Jency and Andrew Arabie. He served in the U. S. Marines in Guadalcanal, serving altogether 2.5 years on the front lines in World War II. He survived by his wife, Florida Arabie of Iowa, LA; daughter,...
Robert Hunter, Jr.
Dec 31, 2014
Robert A. "Bob" Hunter, 80, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 surrounded by his family. Bob was a graduate of Louisiana Tech and later McNeese State University with a Masters Plus. Bob was a retired educator in Calcasieu Parish and worked for CARC after his retirement. He was a faithful member of Olivet Baptist Church. Bob was a member...
Juanita Wynona Myres
Dec 30, 2014
Juanita Wynona Guidry Myres, 68, of Carencro, LA, died at 12:20 AM on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 in her home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Myres was born November 27, 1946 in Rayville, LA and was raised in Buras, LA where she graduated high school. In 1965, she married the love of her life, Robert Amos Myres. They lived in...
David Leroy Holmes
Dec 30, 2014
David Leroy Holmes, 71, of Sulphur, LA died at 4:10 AM on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 in a local care facility. Mr. Holmes was born February 26, 1943 in Tylertown, MS and moved to the Lake Charles / Sulphur area in 1977. He worked as a machinist for Cities Service and retired from Honeywell after numerous years of service. He...
Marvin Dale Fontenot
Dec 30, 2014
Marvin Dale Fontenot, 53, Bell City, died Tuesday December 30, 2014 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. Marvin was a life-long resident of the lake area. He was a modern day cowboy who enjoyed working cattle, breaking horses and living off of the land by hunting and fishing. He was a talented carpenter, who was...
Wilbert Leger
Dec 30, 2014
Wilbert Leger, 69, of Gillis, LA died Tuesday, December 30, 2014. Wilbert was born on August 16, 1945 in Eunice, LA to Joseph " Emery" and Pearl Leger. He loved being around family and friends, fixing electronics, and cars. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was...
