Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Mamie Irene Trahan Smith
Jan 20, 2023
Mamie Irene Trahan Smith, 95, of Lake Charles passed away at 6:15 PM on Friday, January 20, 2023 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Smith was born on August 24, 1927 in Estherwood where she was raised. She moved to Lake Charles in 1967 and attended Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church.
She took pleasure in cooking, sewing,...
Arlo J. Savoie
Jan 20, 2023
Arlo J. Savoie, of Sweet Lake, La, 63, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2023.
Arlo was born on April 5, 1959, in Creole, Louisiana to Yank & Twila Savoie.
In his teenage years, you could find him on the weekends beating to the sound of his drums with his band, Swamp Country Band. He graduated from South Cameron...
Martin "Marty" Pomes
Jan 19, 2023
Martin ”Marty” William Pomes, Sr., 43, of Sulphur passed away in his residence. He was a hard worker all his life, but enjoyed fishing, riding his four-wheeler and barbequing when not working. Martin loved spending time with his grandchildren, visiting friends and on weekends visiting his godchild, Mikhai.
Martin is survived by his wife, Alison Pomes; three children, Amber Dixon,...
W. L. "Steve" Rice
Jan 19, 2023
Wilbur Lamar “Steve” Rice, 96, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away peacefully at 2:30 AM on Thursday, January 19, 2023, in a local hospital.
Mr. Rice was born October 3, 1926, in Iola, TX, where he was reared on a farm outside of town. Upon graduation from Iola High School, Mr. Rice enlisted in the United States Navy where he...
Loutie "Lou" Lebert
Jan 18, 2023
Loutie Mae “Lou” Marceaux LeBert, 93, passed away peacefully at 4:20 AM on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at her son’s residence.
Mrs. LeBert was born October 26, 1929 in Lyons Point, LA, where she was raised on a rice farm. She moved to Lake Charles in 1946, when she married the love of her life, Jacques Nelson LeBert. During her...
Bobby Ray Raiford, Jr.
Jan 18, 2023
Bobby Ray Raiford, Jr., 32, of Moss Bluff, passed away suddenly on Wednesday January 18, 2023 in Moss Bluff.
Bobby leaves to mourn his loss, his mother, Rachel White LeBeaud and stepfather, Derrick LeBeaud, New Orleans; brother, Jarret Raiford; sister, Ashanti White, Lake Charles; and a nephew, Lucas Thibodeaux.
No Formal services are planned. Bobby’s family has entrusted Johnson Funeral...
Charles Lee Buller
Jan 16, 2023
Charles Lee Buller, 86, of Lake Charles died Monday, January 16, 2023 in a local hospital.
Mr. Buller was born, raised and educated in Elton, LA. He served the United States Army National Guard most actively following Hurricane Audrey. He began his thirty-eight-year career with Haliburton in Lake Charles and later transferred to Evanston, Wyoming where he retired a Supervisor. ...
Martiel Robinson Abrahams
Jan 16, 2023
On Monday, January 16, 2023, Martiel Robinson Abrahams ran into the arms of Jesus, her savior and is now dancing with our daddy and rejoicing with family and friends in Heaven.
She was born June 25, 1927 in Jonesboro, Louisiana. The youngest of nine children born to Ray R. and Jessie Robinson. After graduating from Jonesboro High School, she moved...
Kathryn Fortenberry
Jan 15, 2023
Kathryn Elizabeth Fortenberry, 64, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 in Springfield, OR.
Kathy was born on November 25, 1958 in Newport Beach, CA. She was raised in Lake Charles and was a 1976 graduate of Lake Charles High School where she was a member of the legendary Kilties Drill Team. She has lived nearly twenty years in Eugene, OR.
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Beverly Ann Stevens
Jan 15, 2023
Beverly Ann Stevens was born December 2, 1948 in Jennings, LA. She was one of three children born to Adolph and Edith Grimes and was a graduate of Jennings High School.
Following high school she attended Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Missouri. Although she struggled with health issues most of her life, it did not deter her from her faith...
Joseph Craig Bushnell
Jan 14, 2023
Surrounded by his loving family, Joseph Craig Bushnell passed away peacefully from this world into the arms of his Lord and Savior, on Saturday January 14, 2023 after a brief illness. Craig was the oldest son born to Elbert “Cotton” and Mary Jane Bushnell on August 25, 1955.
After graduating from LaGrange High School in 1973, Craig began his successful...
Felicia Ann Smith
Jan 14, 2023
Felicia Ann Smith, 62 years old, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023. She was born on March 9, 1960 to Bobby Gene and Tollie Young Gillard in Lake Charles, LA, and remained a life-long resident of Southwest Louisiana.
Felicia graduated from LaGrange High School and served as branch manager and loan officer for many years. She received national recognition for...
Saundra Lee Belaire
Jan 14, 2023
Saundra Lee Belaire, born January 31, 1937, in Lake Charles, LA, passed peacefully from this life on January 14, 2023 at her home in Ruston, LA.
Saundra grew up in Lake Charles, attending St. Charles Academy and graduating from Lake Charles High School in 1955. She attended University of Southwestern Louisiana, majoring in art, and was a charter member of...
Christopher Marty Prine
Jan 14, 2023
Christopher Marty Prine, 64, passed away Saturday, January 14th, 2023, at his residence in Sulphur, La.
Christopher was born on February 19th, 1958, in New Orleans, La. to Otis and Cecelia Prine. Christopher called Sulphur his home for many years. He enjoyed fishing and boating and playing washers. He also enjoyed being creative with his talent of woodworking. He loved...
Kim Louise Grannis
Jan 14, 2023
Kim Louise Grannis, 63, passed away on January 14, 2023 in Houston, Texas.
She was born on November 24, 1959 in Lake Charles, LA to James Dale Whitehouse and Sharon Louise Bellamy Whitehouse. She will be remembered as a dedicated military wife and mother whose number one priority was taking care of her family. She enjoyed reading books and thrill-seeking...
Riley Brooke Lemke
Jan 14, 2023
Riley Brooke Lemke gained her angel’s wings on Saturday, January 14, 2023. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her dearly.
Those left to cherish her memory include her parents, Dayton Lemke and Cameron Gibson; brothers, Brayden Lemke and Jaxon Lemke; maternal grandparents, Fred Gibson and Joy Gibson; paternal grandparents, William Harvey and Tia Harvey; and many...
Debra Jones Reifsnider
Jan 13, 2023
Debra Denise Jones Reifsnider, 68, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2023 in her residence.
Debra was born March 14, 1954 in Lake Charles, LA. She was a 1972 graduate of LaGrange High School and attended McNeese State University. She was an active member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. She enjoyed shopping, but her true passions were...
Wanda Pousson Cormier
Jan 13, 2023
Wanda Virginia Pousson Cormier, 75, of Westlake, LA, passed away at 4:33 PM on Friday, January 13, 2023 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Cormier was born October 9, 1947 in Lake Charles, LA and was a 1967 graduate of Marion High School. Throughout the years, she worked various retail positions, including at Walgreens, The Eye Clinic, and Caraways Pharmacy, where...
