Local Obituaries

Jan 23, 2014

Elson Israel, 88, of Mamou, LA died on Thursday, January 23, 2014 in a local care facility. Mr. Israel was born on October 29, 1925 in Mamou, LA where he lived all of his life before recently moving to Lake Charles to be closer to family. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II before becoming a Merchant...

Jan 23, 2014

Melvin Glenn Labby, 59, died Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 4:00 PM surrounded by his family. Glenn was born November 17, 1954 to Melvin Huber Labby and Ella Mae Labby. He will forever be known as: "Exciting Dude" "Daddy Green" and "Poppy" to his family. Glenn was known for his Godliness and great love for his family and friends. He...

Jan 23, 2014

Iowa-Daniel Broussard, 74, passed away January 23, 2014. Born in Lafayette on July 13, 1939, he was the son of the late Joseph Clyde and Lucille (Boudreaux) Broussard. Daniel attended Bishop Burne High School in Po...rt Arthur and was a graduate of the Community College of the Air Force where he studied electronics and studied languages at the University of...

Jan 23, 2014

Mary Florence Titmus Burk, 83, of Lake Charles, LA, born April 4, 1930 and died January 23, 2014. Mrs. Burk was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and Member of American Legion Post 1 Ladies Auxiliary and Forty & Eight. She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughters, Jean Strope of McAllen, TX and Carol Dunnehoo and husband Felton...

Jan 22, 2014

Alice Marie Landry, 72, of Iowa, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at a local hospital. Mrs. Landry was born in New Orleans, was a native of Golden Meadows, and was a longtime resident of Iowa. She was active in her community where she was a member of RSVP and AARP. She was a bookkeeper for Waymon Alexander, substitute teacher...

Jan 22, 2014

Thomas "Tom" Fred Duncan, Jr., 80, of Lake Charles died at 11:45 PM on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 in a local hospital. Mr. Duncan was born on April 4, 1933 in Gooberhill, TX, to the late Thomas Fred Duncan, Sr. and Mamie Duncan. He graduated from high school in Mauriceville, TX. Mr. Duncan enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where...

Jan 21, 2014

Mary Lou Victorian LeBlanc, 63 of Lake Charles, La. passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014 in her residence. Mary Lou was born October 29, 1950 in Iowa, La to the parents of Louise Dugas and Alfred Victorian. She was a member of New Shiloh Baptist Church of Lake Charles, La. She worked at Christus St. Patrick Hospital for 17 years...

Jan 21, 2014

Rella Hyatt, 80, passed away on January 21, 2014 in a local hospital. Rella was very devoted to her religion, always witnessing, praying and praising God. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. Rella is survived by her children, Marvol Vice and husband, Gerald, Sue Hyatt, James Hyatt and wife, Cathy, Keith Hyatt and wife, Kathy all of Starks,...

Jan 21, 2014

Hayes – Funeral services for Susan Renee Fontenot Wood, 57 will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2014 in Johnson & Brown Funeral Home. Bro. Lynn Fontenot will officiate. Visitation is on Tuesday from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. Cremation is under the direction of Johnson & Brown Funeral Home. Susan died Monday, January 20, 2014 in her residence....

Jan 20, 2014

Berna Matte Boone, 81, of Sweetlake, LA died, January 20, 2014 in a local hospital. Mrs. Berna was born September 21, 1932 in Sweetlake, LA to Maria and Albert Matte. Mrs. Boone was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. She was also a member of the choir for twenty years. She loved visiting and shopping with...

Jan 19, 2014

Mary Kathryn Murray Cusher, 79 of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, January 19, 2014 in the comfort of her home. Mrs. Cusher was born in Blackwell, OK and has lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a 1952 graduate of Sulphur High School and 1958 graduate of McNeese State University. She worked nearly forty years as a...

Jan 19, 2014

Carolyn Jean Cain, 72, of Westlake, passed away Sunday January 19, 2014 at a local healthcare facility. Carolyn was a native of Pennsylvania. She lived and traveled throughout the world with her husband Bob throughout his career in the Air Force before settling in Lake Charles. Carolyn began her career at Bolton Ford as a bookkeeper and was promoted over...

Jan 19, 2014

James (Jim) B. Welch, 63 began his journey with the Lord, family and friends in heaven on January 19, 2014. Jim was born on November 21, 1950 to James and Bernadine Welch in New Orleans, La. He lived in Lake Charles, but his heart was always in his hometown of New Orleans. After graduating in 1968 from Archbishop Shaw High...

Jan 18, 2014

Leola Granger, 75, of Lake Charles died at 5:45 AM January 18, 2014 in a local hospital. Mrs. Leola was born April 7, 1938 in Mamou, Louisiana to Aldis and Enice Granger. She enjoyed working puzzles, growing flowers and cutting grass. She loved being around her family and supporting her children and grandchildren in all that they do. She also...

Jan 18, 2014

Marlene Manuel, 69, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2014 after a long bout with cancer. Marlene lived most of her life in the Sulphur, LA area. She graduated from Sulphur High School in 1962 and received her nursing degree from McNeese State University. Marlene worked as a registered nurse in Lake Charles area hospitals. Marlene is survived by her husband,...

Jan 18, 2014

Robert Windsor Sheffield, 71, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2014 surrounded by his family. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Hackberry United Methodist Church in Hackberry, LA at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Sheffield was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a teacher for the Cameron Parish School Board for 33 years....

Jan 18, 2014

Wallace Howard Nichols, 72, of Moss Bluff passed away at 2:07 AM on Saturday, January 18, 2014 in a local hospital. Mr. Nichols was born on November 30, 1941 in Kinder, LA and resided in Moss Bluff for over 40 years. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of 4 years. Mr. Nichols previously worked at Citgo Refinery and Occidental Oil...

Jan 18, 2014

Earline Marion Hollingsworth Trahan, 78, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, January 18, 2014 in a local healthcare facility. Mrs. Trahan was born in Cameron, LA and has lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Marion High School. She worked her younger years as a laborer for local refineries and many years as a...

Jan 18, 2014

Robert Windsor Sheffield, 71, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2014 surrounded by his family. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Hackberry United Methodist Church in Hackberry, LA at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Sheffield was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a teacher for the Cameron Parish School Board for 33 years....

Jan 16, 2014