Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Hugh Mack Newman
Aug 17, 2012
Hugh Mack Newman, 52, of Lake Charles died on Friday, August 17, 2012 in his residence.
Mr. Newman was born on August 16, 1960 in Lake Charles where he lived all of his life. He loved his kids and grandchildren.
Those left to cherish his memory are his three sons and their spouses, Tmack Newman and Marsha of Dallas, Billy Newman and...
Edgar Bud Miller, Jr.
Aug 17, 2012
Edgar "Bud" Miller, Jr. was born in 1925 in Lake Charles to Edgar Miller, Sr. and Ida Ruth Williams Miller at their home at 1018 Pujo St. He resided in Lake Charles until recently when he moved to Kingwood, TX. He died August 17, 2012.
He received his education at Central and Lake Charles High School, class of 1942. He earned...
Chester Joseph Manuel
Aug 15, 2012
Chester J. Manuel, 79, of Forked Island, LA passed away at 4:05 PM, Wednesday, August 15, 2012 in a Lafayette hospital.
He was a native of Basile, LA and a graduate of Basile High School where he played on the 1950 Louisiana State Championship six man football team. Coach Manuel was a graduate Louisiana College where he also played college football....
Malcom Roy Mac Leger
Aug 15, 2012
Malcolm Roy "Mac" Leger, 55, of Lake Charles, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2012.
Mr. Leger was a life resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Barbe High School and worked primarily as a Truck Driver in the Construction industry. He enjoyed fishing and shrimping, riding motorcycles with his friends and especially loved participating in Poker Runs. Mr. Leger's...
Dorrie Kay Fontenot
Aug 15, 2012
"Rejoice in the Lord always!" Philippians 4:4
Dorrie Kay Fontenot, 51, of Lacassine, LA, accepted the Lord's invitation to walk with Him in heaven on August 15, 2012.
Miss Fontenot was born June 28, 1961 in Lake Charles, LA, was a graduate of Alfred M. Barbe High School, attended Sowela Tech and began her studies in Archaeology at McNeese State University...
Earleen Busby Jones
Aug 14, 2012
Earleen Busby Jones, 84, of Lake Charles died at 12:24 AM on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Jones was born on December 24, 1927 in Gaytine, LA and lived in the Lake Charles/Ragley area all of her life. She was a member of Moss Bluff United Methodist Church.
Those left to cherish her memory are a son,...
Earleen Busby Jones
Aug 14, 2012
Earleen Busby Jones, 84, of Lake Charles died at 12:24 AM on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Jones was born on December 24, 1927 in Gaytine, LA and lived in the Lake Charles/Ragley area all of her life. She was a member of Moss Bluff United Methodist Church.
Those left to cherish her memory are a son,...
Derick Wade Who Dat Burnett
Aug 12, 2012
Derick Wade "Who Dat" Burnett, 37, of Westlake, LA went to meet his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 12, 2012.
Mr. Burnett was born April 1, 1975 in Lake Charles, LA, was a graduate of Westlake High School and attended Sowela Tech for AC and Refrigeration. He was also a member of First United Pentecostal Church of Lake Charles. He...
Brenon Philip Damiata
Aug 12, 2012
Brenon Philip Damiata, 52, of Lake Charles died on Sunday, August 12, 2012 in a local hospital.
Mr. Damiata was born on May 14, 1960 in Lake Charles. He was employed with the United States Postal Service for over 20 years.
Those left to cherish his memory is a son, Jeremy Damiata and wife Kasey and twins, Josh and Lauren Damiata all...
Mack Lynn Dewitt
Aug 12, 2012
Mac Lynn DeWittt, 55, of Lanagan, Missouri, died on Sunday, August 12, 2012 in a care facility.
Mack was born on June, 14 1957 in Lake Charles, La to John and Martha DeWitt. He loved traveling the country from state to state; finally settling in Lanagan, Missouri with his brother, John Sherman. His passions in life included gardening, fishing, and listening...
Keith Wade Dartez
Aug 10, 2012
Keith Wade Dartez, 61, departed this world on Friday, August 10, 2012 as the result of injuries received in a car accident that same day.
Keith was born in Lake Charles on June 27, 1951 to the parents of Norman and Helen (Mosca) Dartez. He lived and worked the majority of his life in Lake Charles, where he worked for Chesson...
Mary Sandra Howard
Aug 10, 2012
Mary "Sandra" Howard, 60, died Friday, August 10, 2012, in a local care facility, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.Born in Gulfport, Mississippi, to Huey Theo and Margaret Elizabeth Harris Howard, Ms. Howard was devoted to her family and friends. She was quick witted and a force of nature who will be remembered as a loving mother...
Tracy Renee Cooley
Aug 10, 2012
Tracy Renee Cooley, 40, of Lake Charles passed away at 11:05 AM in a local hospital.
Tracy was a native and life long resident of Lake Charles and a graduate of A. M. Barbe High School and Delta Tech, where she earned a degree in CAD. She worked for fifteen years in the computer drafting field, spending the last of her...
Cynthia Cindy Rector Stracner
Aug 9, 2012
"God has a new angel for his choir"
Cynthia "Cindy" Rector Stracner, 48, of Moss Bluff entered into Heaven Thursday, August 09, 2012 from a local hospital.
Mrs. Stracner was born in Crossville, TN, raised in Leesville and was a graduate of Leesville High School. She has lived nearly twenty years in Moss Bluff where she worked as an Licensed Insurance Agent...
Henry Hebert
Aug 9, 2012
Henry Hebert, 55, of Lake Charles passed away Thursday, August 9, 2012.
Mr. Hebert was born in Abbeville, LA, lived most of his life in Crowley, LA and has lived the past nine years in Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Crowley High School. He worked in the Construction Industry having currently been employed with Southside Machine Works. He was...
Percy Biagas
Aug 9, 2012
Percy Biagas, 83, was born July 7, 1929 in Lawtell, Louisiana to Ora Jean and Albert Biagas Sr. He entered into eternal life on Thursday, August 9, 2012 in a local hospital.
A resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana he was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, Knights of Peter Claver, Knights of Columbus and choir member at Sacred Heart Catholic...
Marvel L. Sonnier
Aug 9, 2012
Marvel (Vidrine) Sonnier, 75, of Lake Charles died on Thursday, August 9, 2012 in her residence with her loving family at her side.
Mrs. Sonnier was born on October 19, 1936 in Basile, LA and has lived in Lake Charles, LA for most of her life. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She enjoyed spending time with her...
George Alton Wolfe
Aug 8, 2012
George Alton Wolfe, 78, died Wednesday, August 8, 2012, in a local hospital, with his loving family at his side.
Born to Joseph Alton and Eva Mae Adaway Wolfe, Mr. Wolfe was a lifelong resident of Cameron Parish. Until 1967 he was an offshore tool engineer for Schlumberger for twelve years. He worked for 27 years as a tugboat captain for...
Joel Rasharde Mouton, Jr.
Aug 8, 2012
Joe'l Rasharde Mouton, Jr., infant, born into Heaven, Wednesday August 08, 2012. Although his time on earth was so very brief, he will remain the heart of many, always.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his parents, Joe'l Rasharde Mouton, Sr. and Odelia Joseph Mouton, of Iowa; paternal grandmother, Telena Mouton of Houston; maternal grandmother, Lois Joseph of Iowa; paternal great-grandmother,...
