Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Peggy Jeannea Wright
Jul 29, 2014
Peggy Jeannea Wright, 77, of Moss Bluff, LA passed away at her residence with her family at her side on July 29, 2014 after a long illness. She worked for 36 years at Universal Contact Lens in Houston, Texas before retiring to Moss Bluff, where she resided for the past 14 years. Preceding Peggy in death are her parents, Archie...
Stanford Paul Hebert
Jul 29, 2014
Stanford was born on August 5, 1948 in Jennings to Melvin and Rose Benoit Hebert. He was a graduate of Lacassine High and received an Associate Degree in Diesel Mechanics from Sowela. Stanford worked for the Calcasieu Parish School Board as the transportation Supervisor and Welsh Equipment for the last several years. He loved helping with the Children Miracle Network...
Rose Blanchard Harmon
Jul 28, 2014
A wonderful mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and friend, Rose Belle Marcantel Blanchard Harmon will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Rose died peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2014 surrounded by her loved ones. She was 81. Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will...
Theodore Collins, Jr.
Jul 28, 2014
Theodore Collins, Jr., 74, of Lake Charles, LA died at 1:08 PM on Monday, July 28, 2014 in a local hospital. Mr. Collins was born January 14, 1940 in Church Point, LA and has lived in Lake Charles, LA for the past fifty-four years. He worked at PPG as a supervisor of the Mercury Cell Division, where he retired after...
Bessie Marie Hebert
Jul 27, 2014
Bessie Marie Hebert, 88, of Lake Charles, LA died Sunday, July 27, 2014 in a local care facility. Bessie was born on December 20, 1925 in Eunice, LA to Lannye and Amy Breaux. She loved cooking, drawing, painting, and being around family and friends. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church for sixty plus years. She lived...
Edward P. Esthay
Jul 26, 2014
Edward P. "Boo" Esthay, 52, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, July 26, 2014 in Shreveport, LA. Mr. Esthay was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He worked most of his life as a roofer in the construction industry. As an avid outdoorsman, Mr. Esthay enjoyed fishing and hunting. He is survived by one daughter, Sylvia Esthay Fawson and husband...
Penney M. Bertrand
Jul 26, 2014
IOWA- Penney M. Bertrand, 59, passed away Saturday July 26, 2014 in a local Hospital Mrs. Bertrand was a very active member of East Ridge Baptist Church. She loved to spend time with her family especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Carlton Bertrand of Iowa; her son Gregory Bertrand of Amarillo,TX; her daughter Kelley Bertrand Trahan and...
Raymond J. Rogers
Jul 25, 2014
Raymond J. Rogers, 75, of Iowa passed away on Friday, July 25, 2014 in his residence. Mr. Rogers lived in Ragley and Lake Charles. He was a master carpenter for many years. Mr. Rogers was a kind, strong willed soul, always willing to help anyone in need. He will truly be missed. He was married to Dorothy M. Sarvaunt. Survivors...
Anthony Glynn Webb
Jul 25, 2014
Retired Gunnery Sgt Anthony "Tony" Webb Retired Gunnery Sgt. Anthony "Tony" Glynn Webb, 44, of Lake Charles passed away, July 25, 2014. Gunnery Sgt. Webb was a native of Sulphur, LA. He was a graduate of Sulphur High School where he was a talented athlete on the football and baseball team. He retired, E-7 Gunnery Sergeant following twenty three years...
Everett Mark Miller, Sr.
Jul 24, 2014
Everett Mark Miller, Sr., 87, of Creole passed away Thursday, July 24, 2014 in the comfort of his home. Mr. Miller was born in Pecan Island, LA and lived most of his life in Creole. He served the United States Army during World War II and was a member of Masonic Lodge #439 in Cameron. He was an avid outdoorsman...
John Lee Bergeron
Jul 24, 2014
John Lee "Johnny" Bergeron 74 passed away on July 24, 2014 in his residence. John was a native and a life-long resident of Sulphur and a graduate of Sulphur High School. He worked as a pipefitter for many years, was a member of the Pipefitters Local 106, served in the LA National Guard and trained horses. John is survived by...
Joseph Lambert
Jul 24, 2014
Joseph G. Lambert, 74, of LeBleu Settlement, LA died Thursday, July 24, 2014 at a local hospital surrounded by his loving family. Joseph was born on October 02, 1939 in Lake Charles to Joseph and Louvina Lambert. He was a Saints football fan and a Yankees baseball fan. He was very involved with his grandchildren especially the Iowa High School...
Glen Lee Sparrow
Jul 23, 2014
Glen Lee Sparrow, affectionately known as "Pop" by family and as "Captain Glen" by his fishing buddies, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at the age of 81. He was born in Beaufort County, NC and has lived most of his life in Lake Charles. While on this earth, Mr. Sparrow served the United States Army during...
Henry Calvin Welch Jr.
Jul 22, 2014
Prairieville- Henry Calvin Welch, Jr., 58, passed away in his residence surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Henry (H.C.) was born in Lake Charles on August 17, 1955 and raised in Moss Bluff. He attended Marion Elementary, Moss Bluff Elementary and Sam Houston High School, where he graduated in 1973. He was a member of the...
Virginia Lee Upshaw
Jul 22, 2014
Virginia Lee Upshaw, 74, of Lake Charles passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Mrs. Upshaw was born on February 15, 1940, in Lake Charles where she was raised and attended Lake Charles High School. She lived in Lafayette and New Iberia for many years before returning to Lake Charles in 2009. Despite her lengthy and challenging illness, her smile...
William David Lagrange
Jul 22, 2014
William David LaGrange, 72, of Lake Charles died at 3:02 PM in his residence with his loving family at his side. David was born in Westlake, Louisiana and has lived in the Lake Chares area most of his life. He was a 1959 graduate of LaGrange Senior High School. After high school, David enlisted with the United States Navy and...
Ray Lewis Collins
Jul 21, 2014
Ray "Fruitcake" Collins 86 of Sulphur passed away on July 21, 2014 in a local hospital. Ray served his country in the U S Navy for a year then entered the Army where he served in the Korean Conflict. He never met a stranger and loved to feed people. Ray enjoyed his time in Holly Beach, fishing, his animals and...
Anthony Bellard
Jul 20, 2014
Tony Bellard of Lake Charles passed away from this life on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at the age of 53 after a short illness. He was a supervisor and machinist for Dubois Sheet Metal being able to fabricate and create a variety of equipment. Tony enjoyed, hunting, motorcycle riding, and cooking, specializing in making his own boudin and sausage made...
Mary Helen Bowman
Jul 20, 2014
Lake Charles-Mary Helen Bowman, 92, born November 26, 1921, loving mother, sister, grandmother, and great- grandmother, passed away in a local hospital, Sunday, July 20, 2014. Mary was born in Lake Charles to the late Arsene and Catherine LeFranc LeBleu. She was a graduate of Iowa High School and a member of Living Water Ministry. Mary was an employee of...
