Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Patsy Ann Nelson
Sep 21, 2011
Patsy Ann Nelson, 90, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2011.
She is survived by two sons, Billy Joe Polk and wife, Dana of Oil City, La. and Lattie Polk and wife Martha of Sulphur; one sister, Opal Crochet of Beaumont, TX; 7 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 14 great -great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, John Nelson;...
Ollie Reynolds Broussard
Sep 19, 2011
Ollie Louise Reynolds Broussard, 87, of Lake Charles, formerly, Creole, LA entered into rest Monday, September 19, 2011 from the comfort of her home.
Mrs. Broussard was born and raised in Lamesa, TX. She lived nearly sixty years in Creole and the past six years in Lake Charles. Mrs. Broussard greatly enjoyed cooking and feeding her family and friends. Her signature...
Joyce Fontenot Etheridge
Sep 19, 2011
Joyce Fontenot Etheridge, 89, was called to her eternal home on Monday, September 19, 2011
Born on October 22, 1921 in Chataignier, Louisiana to Tanas and Martha Fontenot, Mrs. Etheridge moved to Cameron Parish with her parents at the age of four. She later moved to Lake Charles, where she met her husband, the late Thomas H. Etheridge, while he was...
Tyrus Ralph "Pete" Salter
Sep 19, 2011
Funeral services for Tyrus Ralph Pete Salter will be held at First Baptist Church in Sulphur, where Mr. Salter was a member, at 10a.m. on Thursday, September 22, 2011, with Dr. David Holder officiating. Burial will take place at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery in Florien, LA at 3p.m. Born in Florien, LA on August 13, 1921, Mr. Salter died at...
U.S. Chief Federal Judge Norma Holloway Johnson
Sep 18, 2011
"I have fought the good (worthy, honorable and noble) fight, I have finished the race, I have kept (firmly held) the faith." II Timothy 4: 7
Norma Holloway Johnson died Sunday, September 18, 2011 in the local residence of her brother's home. Mrs. Johnson was born on July 28, 1932 in Lake Charles, LA.
Judge Johnson was appointed Superior Court Judge of...
Freida Mae Murphy
Sep 17, 2011
Freida Mae Murphy, 78, of Lake Charles died at 12:30 AM on Saturday, September 17, 2011 in her residence.
Mrs. Murphy was born in Big Lake on May 14, 1933. She was a member of Prien Lake Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.
She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.
Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of...
Dale James Daigle, Sr.
Sep 17, 2011
Dale James Daigle, Sr., 72, of Lake Charles died at 8:30 AM on Saturday, September 17, 2011 in a local care facility.
Mr. Daigle was born on August 4, 1939 in Lafayette, LA and lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He retired from Jupiter Chemicals as a truck driver.
Mr. Daigle was an entertaining joke teller who never met...
Douglas James Davis
Sep 17, 2011
Douglas James Davis, 74, of Lake Charles entered into rest Saturday, September 17, 2011 from the comfort of his home.
Mr. Davis was born in DeRidder, LA, raised in the Rosepine area and has lived the past fifty-five years in Lake Charles. He worked all his life as a Teamster for Teamsters Local #969, having retired a Steward. Mr. Davis was...
James B. Jim Plaisance
Sep 17, 2011
James B. (Jim) Plaisance passed away Saturday, September 17, 2011. He was born in Mermentau, LA on July 29, 1932 to James A. and Viola Plaisance. At an early age he moved to Lake Charles and graduated from LaGrange High School. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War and was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. A...
Ben Miller
Sep 17, 2011
Ben Edward Miller, 58, of Lake Charles died at 6:03 PM on Saturday, September 17, 2011 in a Houston hospital.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 35 years, Vicki B. Miller of Lake Charles; one son, Mitch Miller and wife Heather of Lake Charles; two grandchildren, Jade and Hunter Miller; his mother, Edna Miller of Oakdale;...
Louis Joseph Landry, Jr.
Sep 16, 2011
Mr. Louis Joseph Landry Jr., 54, passed away Friday, September 16, 2011 in his residence. He was a native and resident of Lake Charles.
Louis was a member of the Carpenter's Local 953. Fishing and cooking was a great enjoyment during his life. He also enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Velma...
Mark Madison
Sep 15, 2011
Mark Edward Madison, 40, of Lake Charles died at 7:00 PM on Thursday, September 15, 2011 in his residence.
Mr. Madison was born in Lake Charles, LA on July 15, 1971. He attended St. Louis High School until his senior year when he attended and graduated from Barbe High School. Mr. Madison will be remembered mostly for working at the family...
Catha Darlene Newman
Sep 15, 2011
On September 15, 2011, Jesus called Mrs. Catha Darlene Newman home. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Gillis. She was true to her faith and was ready to go home to meet her savior Jesus Christ.
Mrs. Newman had a passion for taking care of the elderly and the sick. She was devoted to her family and...
Turline J. Smith
Sep 15, 2011
Turline J. Smith, 84, of Lake Charles died at 7:50 AM Thursday, September 15, 2011 in a local hospital.
Mr. Smith was born in Eunice, Louisiana on September 2, 1927 to Celina and Christoval Smith. He received his GED after taking a correspondence course. Mr. Smith worked for several grocery stores including Abe's for 25 years, AP Tea Company for 25...
Foy Mcintosh
Sep 12, 2011
Foy McIntosh, 65, died Monday, September 12, 2011, in a local hospital.
Born in Enterprise, Alabama to Lomax and Arnie Ruth Reeves McIntosh, Mr. McIntosh served in the Alabama National Guard for one year before joining the U. S. Army. He retired as a Master Sergeant after 22 1/2 years, having served during the Vietnam War era. He was a graduate...
Jewell Coe Leblanc
Sep 11, 2011
Jewell Coe LeBlanc, 91, of Lake Charles entered into rest Sunday, September 11, 2011 from a local healthcare facility.
Mrs. LeBlanc was born to David and Della Strother Coe, January 1st, 1920 in Oberlin, LA. She has lived over seventy years in Lake Charles. During her younger years, she was quite an athlete, having excelled in softball. Mrs. LeBlanc had a...
Ozer Doucet
Sep 11, 2011
Ozer Doucet, 78, of Sulphur died at 1:15 PM on Sunday, September 11, 2011 in his residence.
Mr. Doucet was born on July 24, 1933 in Rayne, LA and lived in Sulphur since 1949. In his earlier years he worked in the oil field as a truck driver and a roust about. He then held jobs with Calcasieu Parish, at Ward...
Ozer Doucet
Sep 11, 2011
Ozer Doucet, 78, of Sulphur died at 1:15 PM on Sunday, September 11, 2011 in his residence.
Mr. Doucet was born on July 24, 1933 in Rayne, LA and lived in Sulphur since 1949. In his earlier years he worked in the oil field as a truck driver and a roust about. He then held jobs with Calcasieu Parish, at Ward...
Rockford Rocky Paul Leger
Sep 10, 2011
Rockford Paul "Rocky" Leger, 47, formerly of Lake Charles, LA died in LaPlace, LA.
Mr. Leger was born September 29, 1963 in Lake Charles, LA, where he lived until moving to LaPlace, LA one year ago. He was a graduate of Sam Houston High School and worked as a Journeyman electrician for many years.
Mr. Leger is survived by his parents, Jimmie...
Deborah Ann Erny
Sep 9, 2011
Deborah Ann Erny, 65, of San Antonio, TX died on September 9, 2011.
Born August 16, 1946 in Indiana, Mrs. Erny lived in Lake Charles for almost forty years before moving to San Antonio, TX twenty years ago. She will always be remembered for her love of sewing and cooking.
Mrs. Erny is survived by her husband, Hank "William" Erny of San...
