Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Betty Osborne Treece
Dec 6, 2024
Betty Lee Treece gently stepped from this world onto the shores of her heavenly home on Friday, December 6, 2024 at the age of 90. Her race fully run, she received her reward for a life lived with fervency, faithfulness, prayer and service.
Betty was born to ‘Short’ and Ella Lee (Hudson) Osborne in Bosque County, Texas January 15, 1934. As...
Charles Roy (Chuck) Powell, Iii
Dec 6, 2024
Charles Roy Powell III (Chuck) of Iowa, La. passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home Friday, December 6, 2024. Chuck was born December 15, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pa. to parents of Irish descent, Charles Roy Powell, Jr. and Agnes Marie Daly Powell. Though he fondly recalled his New England childhood, he called Iowa, La. home for 42 years....
Mike Palmer
Dec 5, 2024
Mike, affectionally known as Mikey, was born in Wellsville, NY to John and Nancy (Casterline) Palmer on November 14th, 1949 and passed away from this life December 5, 2024 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Mike attended high school at Lake Shore High in Angola, NY. He was an avid hockey player through his youth and even spent some time in the...
Vera Jo Lacy Olson
Dec 5, 2024
Vera Jo Lacy was born in Fort Worth, Texas. The Great Depression hit two months before she was born. Having no job, Jo’s mother had to work to support her new born as well as herself. The only job she could get was as maid for a wealthy family who required her to work day and night for 6.5 days...
Mary "Susie" Frances Phillips DeRouen
Dec 5, 2024
Mary “Susie” Frances Phillips DeRouen, 78, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, surrounded by loving family. Susie was born on September 27, 1946, to parents Mervyn Mary Bouquet Phillips and Ralph Leonard Phillips II.
Susie and her husband, Darrell, founded Darrell’s in 1985, a beloved establishment known for its po’boys and sports bar. She was an excellent cook, known for...
Anne Trafford
Dec 5, 2024
Anne Lynn Trafford, 79, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024, in her lifelong hometown of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Born on June 11, 1945, in Lake Charles, she was the cherished daughter of F. C. and Joyce (Dautel) Gauthreaux.
A proud graduate of LaGrange High School in Lake Charles, Anne was known for her athleticism and vibrant spirit. She shared...
Betty Verret
Dec 5, 2024
Betty Verret, born in Jennings on April 27, 1947, daughter of the late Joseph and Beulah Lopez Verret, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the age of seventy-seven. Betty was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. She worked as a sitter for many years. She enjoyed playing bingo and crafting. She is survived by her brother,...
Johnie "Wes" Barton
Dec 4, 2024
Johnie Wesley Barton, 80, of Sulphur, passed away Wednesday evening at his home. He was born to Johnie Starling Barton and Emma Gene Hindman on January 5, 1944, in Reader AR. He was a 1962 graduate of Gurdon High School in Gurdon AR. He also graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville with a bachelor in chemical engineering and...
Jimmy Allen "Jimbo" Harpster, Sr.
Dec 4, 2024
Jimmy Allen “Jimbo” Harpster, Sr, born in Bloomington, IL on June 10. 1947, son of Ravis Henry Harpster and Louise Florence (Fogler) Harpster, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, in his home after a long illness, at the age of 77. Jimmy was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War. He spent his...
L. Clay Anderson
Dec 3, 2024
L. Clay Anderson, 82, of Lake Charles, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at a local hospice facility. Clay, as she was lovingly called, was born in Alexandria, LA. on June 18, 1942, to Robert and Marie Roy.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Stillman Anderson, daughter; Kelly Fleniken (Shawn), brother; Jerry Roy (Roxie), grandson;...
Robert Guidry
Dec 3, 2024
Robert Guidry, 76, of Sulphur, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at his residence.
Robert retired from the Insulators local, Crowley America Transport, and the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office. He was member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church and a member of Teamsters Local 969. Robert loved watching NHRA Drag Racing, and the PBR; he was also a very avid...
Joseph Francis Labbé, Jr.
Dec 3, 2024
Joseph Francis Labbé Jr., 81, of Jefferson, LA, passed away peacefully at Colonial Oaks Living Center in Metairie, LA. Born on October 12, 1943, in Spanish Lake, LA, he was the beloved son of the late Joseph and Marjorie (Delahoussaye) Labbé of New Iberia, LA.
Joseph graduated from Sacred Heart High School and attended college for one year in Maryland before...
Deborah Kay Buller Roy
Dec 3, 2024
Debbie Roy, born in Lake Charles on August 5, 1957, daughter of Winston Buller, Jr. and Carolyn Talbot Buller, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 67. Debbie, a graduate of Iowa High School, and humble servant of God. She began her career in a local bank for many years as a...
James Snider
Dec 2, 2024
James "Jim" Ray Snider, 73, of Lake Charles, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024 at his residence with family by his side. A native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Jim was born on November 4, 1951 to Junious "JC" and Ruth Snider. He graduated from LaGrange Sr. High in 1971. Those who knew him recognized his unwavering dedication to...
Jerry Whatley
Dec 2, 2024
Jerry Gene Whatley, 73, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away peacefully at his home in Lake Charles, surrounded by his immediate family in the early morning hours of Monday, December 2nd.
Jerry was born on December 18th, 1950, to James and Esther Whatley in Lake Providence, La. He was the fifth and last child and was a twin to his...
Barbara Ann Dalme
Dec 2, 2024
Barbara Robinette Dalme, age 82, passed away on December 2, 2024, in Lake Charles, LA. Born on January 12, 1942, Barbara dedicated much of her life to education and being a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She graduated from Mansfield High School and Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA receiving her degree in business and furthered her education by obtaining...
Bobby L. May
Dec 2, 2024
Welsh ~ Bobby L. May, born in Welsh on January 31, 1955, son of the late Jack and Christine (Wilkinson) May, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024 at the age of sixty-nine. Bobby, a graduate of Welsh High School, was a newspaper delivery driver for Lake Charles American Press for many years. He enjoyed watching old movies, listening to old...
Mary "Cissy" Louise Nunez
Dec 2, 2024
Mary “Cissy” Louise Nunez, born in Munice, IN on July 28, 1956, daughter of the late James Albert and Mary Elizabeth (Blouch) Bell, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, at the age of sixty-eight. Cissy was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and worked as a sitter. She enjoyed cooking and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She...
Linda Lucas
Dec 1, 2024
Linda Bryant Lucas, 76, of Lake Charles passed away at 1:22 PM on Sunday, December 1, 2024 in a local hospital.
She was born on November 3, 1948, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and made Lake Charles her home more than 30 years ago. It was there that she found the love of her life and built a fulfilling life.
Mrs. Lucas was...
