Oct 26, 2013

Dennis "Dan" Ulysse Duhon, 94, of Topsy passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2013 in his residence. Dan was born on July 9, 1919 as the 9th child of 13 children born to Ulysse and Alice Duhon in Lafayette, LA. He lived most of his adult life in Lake Charles, and has lived in Topsy for the past 37 years....

Oct 25, 2013

Joshua Lee Graham, 27, of Lake Charles, was born December 30, 1985 to Katherine and Ronald Graham while they were stationed near Heppenheim, Germany until he came to live in the 'States', residing in California during his middle school years. He graduated from DeRidder High in 2004. He attended University of New Orleans until Hurricane Katrina devastated that in 2005....

Oct 25, 2013

Belin P. Landry, Sr., 95, of Lake Charles died Friday October 25, 2013 at a local hospital following a brief illness. Belin was born in Vincent Settlement and lived in the Lake Charles and Sulphur area most of his life. Longtime owner of Lake Charles Pipe and Supply, he sold industrial safety supplies and scrap metal. Mr. Landry had a...

Oct 24, 2013

Carlton Ann Melancon, 67, of Pitkin, LA, died on Thursday, October 24, 2013 in her residence. Ms. Melancon was born April 3, 1946 in Beaumont, TX, and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She and her mother were the owners of Nell's Rock and Roll Blue's Café and Bar. She moving to Pitkin four years ago and attended...

Oct 24, 2013

William Wesley Lantrip, Jr., 93, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 24, 2013, while in the comfort of his daughter's home, surrounded by his children. Born in Cameron, Texas on March 19, 1920 to William Wesley Lantrip, Sr. and Kathryn Turney Lantrip, Mr. Lantrip, better known to most as "Coach Lantrip," was a 1940 graduate...

Oct 24, 2013

Sevion Keith Cryer, 3 year old, son of Desirea Scott and Barry Cryer Jr. of Lake Charles, died on Thursday, October 24, 2013 in his residence. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving parents; grandparents, Adrian and Mason Hunter of New Orleans and Barry, Sr. and Correnthia Cryer also of New Orleans, and Patricia Scott and Nelson Wilson...

Oct 23, 2013

Dale Patrick Johnson, 68, died Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 5:35 P.M. in a local care facility. Born on May 4, 1945 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Hugh and Thelma Johnson, Mr. Dale was a resident of Lake Charles. He recently retired from McNeese in 2010. He enjoyed watching movies and traveling. He also loved forecasting technology and dreaming. Mr....

Oct 22, 2013

Edith LeBoeuf Miller, 85, of Cameron, LA died at 10:11 AM on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Miller was born on July 25, 1928 in Creole, LA. In her earlier years she worked at Man's Café, Cameron Café, and Bolo Shrimp House. She received a degree and worked as an aide at South Cameron Memorial...

Oct 22, 2013

Jerry Don Romero, Sr., 74, of Lake Charles, LA died at 6:45 PM on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 in a local hospital. Mr. Romero was born February 25, 1939 in Lake Charles, LA, where he was a life resident, living most of his life on East McNeese Street. He worked as a self employed contractor. He loved raising horses, cows...

Oct 22, 2013

Dallas Earl Nicholson, 79, of Lake Charles, died Tuesday October 22, 2013 in a Baton Rouge Hospital following a brief illness. A native of Howard, KS, Dallas was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He Honorable and faithfully served our country in the United States Navy and was a retired mechanical engineer in the manufacturing industry. He was preceded in...

Oct 21, 2013

Anna Rose Kershaw, 67, of Lake Charles, LA died at 12:23 AM on Monday, October 21, 2013 in a local hospital. Ms. Kershaw was born May 16, 1946 in Breaux Bridge, LA and lived in Lake Charles, LA most of her life. She graduated from Cecilia High School and attended McNeese State University. She enjoyed sewing, beading, and spending time...

Oct 21, 2013

Theresa "Tee" Willett, 87, of Lake Charles died at 12:40 PM on Monday, October 21, 2013 in a local care facility. Mrs. Willett was born on April 11, 1926 in Lake Charles, LA. She was a graduate of Lake Charles High School. Mrs. Willett was a dedicated member of St. Margaret Catholic Church where she retired after 30 years as...

Oct 20, 2013

Angelina Johnson Saenz, 44, died Sunday, October 20, 2013 in Houston, Texas. Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Ronald and Wanda Johnson, she was a resident of Richmond, Texas. She enjoyed watching football, working out, and being around her family. Angelina was a nurturing mother and was known for having a free spirit. She was a fulltime registered nurse employed...

Oct 20, 2013

Gustavia Jean Mhire, 84, died at 2:35 A.M. Sunday, October 20, 2013 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born December 8, 1928 in Sweetlake, LA to Clement and Viola Granger, Ms. Mhire lived in Sweetlake for twenty-six years after moving from Grand Chenier. Ms. Mhire was a member of the American Legion Auxillary #0364 and Lady Auxillary VFW...

Oct 20, 2013

Michael Gene James, 21, died Saturday, October 19, 2013. Born in Modesto, California to Vicky James, Michael graduated from Barbe High School and lived most of his life in the Lake Charles area. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being around his cousins. His love for the outdoors allowed him to be a great volunteer for countless causes. Michael worked at...

Oct 20, 2013

Bobbi (McHan) Hopkins, 78, of Lake Charles passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2013 in a local care center after a long illness. Mrs. Hopkins was born on August 27, 1935 in Marshall, TX and moved to Lake Charles in 1953. She was a 1955 graduate of LaGrange High School and received a degree in education from McNeese State University....

Oct 20, 2013

Carolyn Bess "Betsy" McReynolds Ecker passed away Sunday, October 20, 2013 in a local hospital. Mrs. Ecker was born August 01, 1939 in Norman, OK, was a graduate of Valley High School in Louisville, KY and attended Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 53 years, Jacob E. Ecker of Lake Charles;...

Oct 19, 2013

Oct 19, 2013

Hannah Clair McVey, age 18, of Lake Charles, Louisiana entered into heaven on Saturday, October 19, 2013. Hannah was born and raised in Lake Charles Louisiana. She attended Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic School from Pre-K through 8th grade. She then attended Alfred M. Barbe High School where she was a member of the Bluebelle's danceline and graduated in...

Oct 19, 2013

Allan Russell Troutman, 79, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, October 19, 2013 in a local hospital. Mr. Troutman was born and raised in Louisville, KY and has lived the past forty years in Lake Charles. He served in the United States Army as a Military Policeman. Mr. Troutman retired as a Production Supervisor following thirty-two years of service with...