Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lissie Foreman
Jun 8, 2014
A native of Call, Texas, and long term resident of Vinton, she passed away from this life on Sunday, June 8, 2014 at the age of 82. She was a member of Vinton First Baptist Church for many years and was a loving mother and grandmother. Left to treasure her memory is her daughter Elizabeth Hansen (Patrick) and granddaughters Amanda...
Jacob Anthony Piazza
Jun 7, 2014
Jacob Anthony Piazza was called home to his Savior on June 7, 2014. Jacob was our beloved son, husband, father, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend. God needed a big angel with a big soft heart, so he took our beloved Jacob home. Jacob was born in Lake Charles on April 11, 1988 to Anthony and Lilly (Elmore) Piazza. He...
Shawn Wayne Curphy
Jun 7, 2014
Shawn Wayne Curphy, 47, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, June 07, 2014, in Beaumont, TX. Mr. Curphy was born in Beaumont, Texas. With the exception of time spent in Colorado and Hawaii, he lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He is a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School. He worked many years as a Realtor, primarily with...
Hildegard Brasseaux
Jun 7, 2014
Hildegard Brasseaux passed June 7, 2014. Visitation will be at 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Johnson Funeral Home with a blessing at 10:45 AM. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery.
James Anthony "Jim" Crudele
Jun 3, 2014
James Anthony "Jim" Crudele, 86, of Sulphur, LA passed away Tuesday, June 03, 2014 in a local care facility. Mr. Crudele was born, raised and educated in Canandaigua, NY. He served the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War, retiring E7 with twenty three years in 1969. He made Sulphur his home town and began a...
Bill Otis Broussard
Jun 3, 2014
Bill Otis Broussard, 67, of Lake Charles died on Tuesday, June 03, 2014, in a local hospital. Mr. Broussard was born on December 3, 1946, in Lake Charles, LA, and lived here all of his life before moving to Moss Bluff ten years ago. He was a 1964 graduate of Marion High School. Mr. Broussard was a retired operator for...
Hazel Dill
Jun 3, 2014
Hazel Dill, 79, of Lake Charles died at 10:05 PM on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 in a local hospital. Mrs. Dill was born on January 19, 1935 in Lufkin, TX. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. She was an avid reader and enjoyed cooking. Mrs. Dill adored her family, especially her grandkids. She loved life and laughed often....
Ronald "Ronnie" Dale Vick
Jun 2, 2014
Ronald "Ronnie" Dale Vick, 65, of Lake Charles died on Monday, June 2, 2014 in a local hospital. Mr. Vick was born on September 1, 1948 in Lake Charles where he was a graduate of Lagrange High School and also of Sowela Technical Institute. He honorably served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a Vietnam Veteran. He belonged to...
William G. "Bill" Turton
Jun 1, 2014
It is with great sorrow that the family of William G. "Bill" Turton announces his death. Bill passed away in his home, with family by his side, at noon on June 1, 2014 at the age of 83 after a brief illness He was born on 21 March 1931 in Springlake, NC He is preceded in death by his Mother...
Sallie Kay Allen
May 31, 2014
Per Sallie's wishes, she will be cremated and there will be no service.
Dana Ruth Manuel
May 31, 2014
Dana Ruth Manuel, 67, of Lake Charles died Saturday, May 31, 2014 at her residence with her family at her side following an extended illness. Dana was a native of Cleveland, Texas and lived in Lake Charles for most of her life. She was a dedicated nursery worker at Boulevard Baptist Church for over 20 years and worked at Wal-Mart...
Alberta Delahoussaye Miller
May 31, 2014
Iowa-Alberta D. Miller, 81, born June 3, 1932, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great- grandmother, passed away in her residence Saturday, May 31, 2014. Alberta was a graduate of Elton High School and a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. She is survived by her sons, Benny Miller and wife, Suzie of Iowa; Jody Miller and wife, Karen of Sevierville,...
Betty Dean Foreman Pickett
May 30, 2014
Betty Dean Foreman Pickett, 85, of Lake Charles, LA passed away Friday May 30, 2014, at Grand Cove Nursing Home in Lake Charles, LA. Betty is survived by her son, Henry E. Pickett, Jr. and his wife Cynthia of Bossier City, LA and her daughter, Melanie Johnson of Baton Rouge, LA, seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild; one sister, Maggie Thompson of...
Rhonda Elaine Allison
May 30, 2014
Rhonda Elaine Allison, 59, passed away on May 30, 2014 in her residence. Rhonda lived most of her life in Sulphur. She worked as an officer for the Sulphur Police Department for 12 years. She was also the owner and operator of the "He's not here Lounge". Rhonda is survived by her husband, Dorsey Allison of Sulphur; two daughters, Jennifer...
Bobbie Dale Kibodeaux
May 30, 2014
Bobbie Dale Kibodeaux, 74, passed away on May 30, 2014 in Lake Charles. She was a native and lifelong resident of the Sulphur area. Bobbie retired from the Calcasieu Parish School Board after over 30 years of service. Bobbie is survived by her three sons, Billy, Troy and Shelby Kibodeaux; grandchildren, Craig Vincent, Johnathan Kibodeaux, Colton Kyle Kibodeaux, and Brendon...
Bonnie Taylor Evey
May 29, 2014
Bonnie Taylor Evey, 72, passed away on May 29, 2014 in a local hospital. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Bonnie is survived by David Butterfield, 5 sons, Paul Evey and wife, Brandy, David Evey and wife, Jennifer, Robert Butterfield and wife, Peggy, Henry Michael Butterfield and Joe Evey; 4 daughters, Betty Gordon and husband, Dennis, April...
Geraldine "Gerry" Josephine Ardoin
May 29, 2014
Born on October 12, 1930 in Welsh to the late Eldridge and Ada (LeJeune) Leger, she graduated from Welsh High School. Gerry attended Tom Hebert Baptist Church where she was a member of the adult Sunday school class and did missionary work in Mexico. Gerry’s activisms for a clean environment began in 1989 when she began and lead Iowan’s for...
Gary Lee Castleberry
May 28, 2014
Gary Lee Castleberry, 58, of Lake Charles died on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 in his residence. Cremation was entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home.
Maurice Alan "T-Boy" Cormier
May 28, 2014
Maurice Alan "T-Boy" Cormier, 52, recently of Plaquemine, LA passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2014. Mr. Cormier was born, raised and educated in Lake Charles and lived thirty years in Denham Springs. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed hunting and fishing and especially loved to ride his Harley. He also enjoyed visiting with friends and family and was always looking...
