Local Obituaries

Nov 2, 2014

Michael Fernest Trahan, 53, of Lake Charles went to heaven on November 2, 2014 at 6:25 a.m. in his resident due to a long battle with cancer. Michael was born in Lake Charles on March 22, 1961. He was a hard working man who supported his family. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed getting up early...

Nov 2, 2014

Sandra Gail Moody, 65, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Sunday, November 2, 2014 in her residence. Ms. Moody was born November 10, 1948 in Lake Charles, LA, where she was a life-long resident. She was a 1966 graduate of Lake Charles High School and worked for over twenty years at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in the purchasing department. She...

Nov 2, 2014

Beulah LeBlanc Thibodeaux Swaim, 84, of Lake Charles died at 4:10 PM on Sunday, November 2, 2014 in a local care facility. Mrs. Swaim was born on August 8, 1930 in Jennings, LA and spent most of her childhood in Sulphur. She married at the age of 13 years old and moved to Lake Charles. Mrs. Swaim worked in the...

Nov 1, 2014

Oct 30, 2014

Mary Sue White Bruce was a proud resident of the Moss Bluff community. Her family was one of the original families that settled "The Bluff." She was surrounded by family and friends as she left this earth peacefully on October 30, 2014. A celebration of her life will be held at 1 pm Monday, November 3, 2014 at Johnson Funeral...

Oct 30, 2014

Andrew Suire, 88, of Sulphur, LA, died at 2:35 AM on Thursday, October 30, 2014 in a local hospital. Mr. Suire was born July 21, 1926 in Abbeville, LA, was raised in Gueydan, LA and has lived in Carlyss for the past sixty-seven years. He worked as a boilermaker for thirty-five years. Mr. Suire was a hard worker and dedicated...

Oct 30, 2014

Barney Scott Wehner, 73, of Lake Charles, passed away October 30, 2014. He lived in Lake Charles most of his life and graduated from Lake Charles High as a National Merit Scholar, McNeese State for an undergraduate degree in Mathematics, University of Houston for his masters degree in Operations Research, and Louisiana State University for "all but dissertation" in Quantitative...

Oct 30, 2014

Michael Lynn Rachal, 70, of Boyce, LA passed away Thursday, October 30, 2014 in a healthcare facility in Alexandria. Mr. Rachal was born in Pineville, LA and has lived most of his life in the Alexandria area. He worked many years as a mechanic. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed refurbishing antique furniture,...

Oct 30, 2014

Kaleb passed away from this life on October 30, 2014 at the age of 16. He was a member of the Sam Houston High School Broncos Football team and loved music always having his I-Pod with him. Kaleb was very loyal and faithful to his friends and family not allowing anyone to be sad or upset offering great humor and...

Oct 30, 2014

Walter Joseph Gatte, 93, of Sulphur passed away on October 30, 2014 in a local hospital. Walter was born in Evangeline, LA and lived in Sulphur most of his life. He worked for Local #106 as a pipefitter and a welder for over 35 years. Walter attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and loved to work in his garden. Walter is...

Oct 29, 2014

Iowa– Anna Lou Marcantel Fontenot, 90, passed away in her residence on Wednesday, October 29, 2014. Anna was born in LeBleu Settlement on November 17, 1923 to the late Goldman and Vevia LeBleu LeDoux. She was a member of the CFMA, VFW, St. Margaret and St. Raphael Catholic Church. Anna was employed by TG&Y and held many administrative positions for...

Oct 29, 2014

Anita Plaisance Martin, 77, of Bundicks Lake died at 5:45 AM on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 in a local care facility. Mrs. Martin was born on July 16, 1937 in Crowley and was raised in Gueydan before moving to the Bundicks Lake area. She enjoyed many activities including painting, fishing, and gardening as well as her monthly Bunco games. Mrs....

Oct 29, 2014

Rita was created by God with very special intensions. She was an old-fashioned Cajun country girl, a beautiful daughter, a spirited sister, fun-loving wife, mother, grandmother, & friend; a successful & creative business woman, and a truly wise & blessed soul. But what she is remembered for the most is her incredible strength found in her heart, her mind, and...

Oct 28, 2014

Stephen von Schlemmer Coleman, Sr., 81, of Bell City, LA, died at 7:05 PM on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 in his residence. Mr. Coleman was born February 7, 1933 in New Orleans, LA, where he was raised. He graduated from McNeese State University in 1957, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Business and was a lettered member of...

Oct 28, 2014

Ramona T. Cormier, 91, of Sulphur, La died Tuesday, October 28, 2014 in a local care facility. Ramona was born on January 21, 1923 in Breaux Bridge, La to Arthur and Florence Cormier. She joined the U. S. Navy shortly after graduating from college in 1943. Her tour began July 31, 1943, after completion of basic training. She was transferred...

Oct 27, 2014

Iowa– John C. Richey, 87, died Monday, October 27, 2014 in a local hospital. John served in the U. S. Navy and was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. John was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Vincent Richey. Together they had seven children, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by a sister living in...

Oct 27, 2014

Ardena Maxine Butterfield Stacy, 92, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 12:30 PM on Monday, October 27, 2014 in her residence. Mrs. Stacy was born October 26, 1922 in St. Charles, IA, and was a native of Winterset, IA. She lived in Central Louisiana from 1952 to 1993 when she moved to Lake Charles. She retired as a secretary for...

Oct 26, 2014

Iowa – Bradley Joseph Broussard, 77, passed away in his residence Sunday, October 26, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Bradley was born in Holmwood on March 27, 1937 to the late Mervin and Lillian Louviere Broussard. He served his country in the U. S. Army, the 11th airborne division and was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. He...

Oct 26, 2014

Fenton– Michael Bebee, 49, passed away in a local hospital on Sunday, October 26, 2014. Michael Craig Bebee was born April 27, 1965 in Fenton, La. to Ray and Yvonne Bebee. He lived in the surrounding area all his life, working as a farmer and carpenter. He is survived by his twin sons, John and Alex Bebee, and one granddaughter,...

Oct 25, 2014

Ufford "Hoff" Hoffpauir, 91, of Lake Charles, died Saturday October 25, 2014 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Hoffpauir was born on September 20, 1923 in Indian Bayou to James E. and Fadra Morgan Hoffpauir. After completing his education, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps. He honorably served our country and, during his...