Merlyn F. Lormand
Jul 26, 2013
Merlyn F. Lormand, 86, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, July 26, 2013 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Lormand was born in Morse, LA and has lived nearly seventy years in Lake Charles. He served in the Merchant Marines during World War II, having sailed through the North Atlantic to Hull England, delivering supplies during the Battle of the...
Peggy Ann Lapoint
Jul 26, 2013
Peggy Ann Comeaux LaPoint, 51, of Lake Charles passed away, Friday, July 26, 2013 in a local hospital.
She was a native of Jennings and lived most of her life in the Lake Charles area. Peggy was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband of thirty-four years, Rodney J. LaPoint; two daughters, Melonie Rae LaPoint Barron and...
Frances Carol Miller
Jul 25, 2013
Frances Carol Miller, 69, of Oak Grove, LA, died on Thursday, July 25, 2013 in a Kingwood, TX hospital.
Ms. Miller was born August 12, 1943 in Lake Charles, LA and was raised in Oak Grove, LA. She was a 1961 graduate of South Cameron High School and attended McNeese State University. She worked at Farver Chevrolet in Creole, LA...
Courtney Dakota Court-Court Theriot
Jul 25, 2013
Courtney Court-Court Theriot, 15, of Lake Charles passed away Thursday, July 25, 2013 in a local hospital.
Courtney was born in Lake Charles, lived the past seven years in Grand Lake and was a student at Grand Lake High School. She loved to laugh, listen to music and sing with her brothers and sisters. She also loved to rule over her...
Marcelyn Marie Swire
Jul 24, 2013
Marcelyn Marie Swire, 58, of Lake Charles died at 11:12 PM on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 suddenly in her residence.
Mrs. Swire was born on December 21, 1954 in Omaha, NE and lived in Carlyss most of her life until moving to Lake Charles following Hurricane Rita in 2005. Mrs. Swire was a graduate of Sulphur High School and graduated from...
Fred William Mckee
Jul 24, 2013
Fred McKee, 83, loving father, husband, brother, grandfather, great- grandfather and loyal friend, died Wednesday, July 24, 2013.
Fred retired as a unit supervisor of the Sour Crude Unit of Conoco in 1993 after 27 years of service. Fred was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving in Korea during the Korean War, and often spoke of his service...
Arthur Ray Koonce
Jul 23, 2013
Arthur Ray Koonce, died on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at his home suddenly with no pain or suffering. He was 83 years of age and is now with the Lord. He was a faithful church goer and loved the Lord with all his heart. Arthur served his country as a Marine, he loved football, hunting and fishing. Arthur is survived...
Donald Richard Don Schmidt
Jul 22, 2013
Donald Richard Don Schmidt, 77, of Lake Charles, LA died at 8:45 AM on Monday, July 22, 2013 in a local hospital.
Mr. Schmidt was born June 16, 1936 in Lake Charles, LA, where he lived most of his life. He worked his younger years as a brick mason and worked thirty years as a fish spotter in the commercial fishing...
The Most Reverend Jude Speyrer, S.T.L., D.D.
Jul 21, 2013
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31, for His Excellency, The Most Reverend Jude Speyrer, S.T.L., D.D., 84, the founding bishop of the Diocese of Lake Charles, in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception at the corner of Kirby and Bilbo streets. Bishop Glen John Provost will be the celebrant and priests...
Orlean Ann Broussard Gary
Jul 19, 2013
Orlean Ann Gary, 87, of Lake Charles died at 12:40 PM on Friday, July 19, 2013 in her residence.
Mrs. Gary was born on April 11, 1926 in Maurice, LA and resided in the Moss Bluff/Lake Charles area all of her life. She was a dedicated stay at home wife and mother to her husband and eight children. Mrs. Gary was...
Carol Stebbins
Jul 18, 2013
Carol Adiger Stebbins, 87, of Lake Charles, LA died at 1:25 AM on Thursday, July 18, 2013 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Stebbins was born September 30, 1925 in New York City, NY and moved to New Orleans as a youngster, where she lived until marrying her husband of sixty-six years, Harcourt Morgan Stebbins. She attended Sophie Newcomb College in New...
Lloyd Joseph Hebert, Jr.
Jul 18, 2013
Lloyd Joseph Hebert, Jr. was born on February 28, 1955 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
On July 18, 2013, he heard the words, Well done, my good and faithful servant.
Lloyd lived in Moss Bluff for over 45 years and was a member of First Baptist Church of Moss Bluff. He was a 34 year employee of Baker Hughes Inc in Broussard,...
Bascum Benoit
Jul 18, 2013
Bascum J. Benoit, 87, of Lake Charles, LA died at 11:00 PM on Thursday, July 18, 2013 in a local hospital.
Mr. Benoit was born September 11, 1925 in Gueydan, LA, lived in Grand Lake most of his life before moving to Lake Charles thirty years ago. He worked for Iron Workers Local #678 and was a member of Our Lady...
Clara S. Minton
Jul 18, 2013
Clara Mae Smith Minton, 101, left her earthly home on July 18, 2013, to celebrate her everlasting life in Heaven with her beloved husband of 62 years, Nelson Minton.
Born to Reddy Rutherford Dock Smith and Addie Fleniken Smith in Baywood, Louisiana, Mrs. Minton accepted Christ as her Savior at the age of twelve. She loved the Lord, and she...
Ervin James Demary, Jr.
Jul 17, 2013
Ervin James DeMary, Jr., 71, of Lake Charles, LA died at 9:23 AM on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in a local care facility.
Mr. DeMary was born November 3, 1941 in Lake Charles, LA, where he was a lifelong resident. He graduated from LaGrange High School, attended McNeese State University, and served his country in the U.S. Army. Mr. DeMary retired...
Ennis Marie Regan
Jul 17, 2013
Funeral service for Mrs. Ennis Marie Richard Regan will be held Monday, July 22, 2013 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Sulphur, LA. There will be a visitation at the church from 9:00 am to 10:30 am, followed immediately by a funeral mass officiated by Father Edward J. Richard, MS. Burial will be at Mimosa Pines Cemetery...
John Abel Goux, Jr.
Jul 17, 2013
John Abel Goux, Jr., 83, of Lake Charles died on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in Clear Lake Regional Medical Center in Texas.
Mr. Goux was born in Bunkie, Louisiana to the parents of Maude and John Abel Goux on September 13, 1929. He has lived in Lake Charles for the past 60 years. John was a 1946 graduate of Bunkie High...
Marjorie Elaine Tootsie Evans
Jul 16, 2013
Marjorie Elaine Tootsie Evans, 69, of Moss Bluff joined her loved ones in Heaven on Tuesday, July 16, 2013. Surrounded by family and friends when she passed from this life to a better one, Tootsie's gentle spirit, kindness, and compassion will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and loving her.
Born on April 24, 1944 in...
Carolyn Ann Miller
Jul 16, 2013
Carolyn Ann Miller, 55, of Lake Charles, LA died at 5:25 AM on July 16, 2013, in a local hospital.
Miss Miller was born June 23, 1958 in Lake Charles, LA. She enjoyed laughing, watching TV, and loved Resthaven Nursing Home like family.
She is survived by her brothers, Anthony Lynn Miller and wife Mary of Iowa, LA; and a number of...
Rebecca Diane Pack
Jul 15, 2013
Rebecca Diane Pack, 72, of Moss Bluff, died Monday July 15, 2013 at her residence with her loving family at her side.
She was a born in Detroit, Michigan to Jesse Leonard and Pearline Katrina Nash Bonhill. A long time resident of the Moss Bluff area, she was a counselor and special education teacher at South Beauregard Elementary and Middle...