Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Castille Anthony Hebert
Feb 3, 2020
Castille Anthony Hebert, 67, of Iowa, LA, died on Monday, February 3, 2020 in his residence. This morning he is hunting in a place with plenty of ducks flying.
Cass was born July 10, 1952 in Church Point, LA and was a 1970 graduate of Landry High School. He graduated from McNeese State University with his Bachelor of Science in...
Charles Barnes
Feb 3, 2020
Charles Edward Barnes, 56, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 3, 2020.
He was born on June 1, 1963 in Lake Charles, LA to Jimmy and Nell Barnes.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was an inspiration to many people that he made friends with along the way. He has been described as an...
Lerdie Taylor
Feb 2, 2020
Lerdie Taylor, 94 of Grand Lake passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020, in the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home in Jennings, Louisiana.
Mrs. Taylor was born on March 17, 1925 in Mermentau, Louisiana to Felix and Maria Pelly. She later moved to Jennings, Louisiana where she graduated from high school. She married Mervyn Taylor on May 24, 1946 and enjoyed...
Ignace James "Ej" Deshotel
Feb 2, 2020
Ignace James Deshotel was born on September 5, 1929, to parents Blanch Buller Deshotel and Arcade Deshotel at their home in Elton, LA.
After graduating from Elton High School, Mr. Deshotel served his country in the US Navy. When he returned from service, he married Syble Duplechian on April 30, 1950. They had one child, Madeline, and also raised Syble’s...
Curtis Dwayne Nunez
Feb 2, 2020
Curtis Dwayne Nunez, 61, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020 in a local Hospital.
He was born on May 26, 1958 to Betty and Curtis Nunez in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was a graduate of Grand Lake High School, and lived most of his life in the Lake Charles area. His passion was duck hunting. He loved spending time...
Linda Ann Pickens Brooks
Feb 1, 2020
Linda Ann Pickens Brooks, 65, was born on June 3, 1954 to the late Dennis and Mervin Dansby Pickens in Lake Charles, LA. “Lin”, as she was affectionately known, accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior, and was baptized at an early age at New Sunlight Baptist Church. She graduated from W.O. Boston in 1972. On August 18, 1972 she...
Victor "Doc" Cormier
Feb 1, 2020
Victor M. Cormier “Doc” passed away at his residence on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
He was born on January 22, 1963 in Lake Charles, LA to Nelson and Roberta Cormier.
Doc, as he was known, enjoyed fishing and cooking. He also enjoyed working on cars and worked at HD Truck & Tractor, LLC for many years as a mechanic and...
David Raymond Michna
Feb 1, 2020
David Raymond Michna, 80, of Moss Bluff, LA, died at 2:40 AM on Saturday, February 1, 2020 in his residence.
Mr. Michna was born May 13, 1939 in Racine, WI. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at Chennault Air Force Base. Following his discharge from the military, he made Lake Charles / Moss Bluff...
Jesse D. Raffield I
Feb 1, 2020
Jesse D. Raffield I, 69, of Hackberry passed away on February 1, 2020 in a local care center. Jesse proudly served his country in the USMC, was a commercial fisherman and enjoyed watching westerns. He loved being around his family especially his grandchildren.
Jesse is survived by his ex-wife, Pamela Raffield Watkins; 2 sons, Jesse Raffield II and Shannon Raffield...
Larry Warren Enlow
Jan 31, 2020
Larry Warren Enlow, 79, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 in a local care facility.
He was born on August 31, 1940 to Jeannette and Ferris Enlow in Iuka, Mississippi. He was a graduate of Iuka High School and The University of Southern Mississippi. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, playing golf and coaching baseball. He was Executive Director...
Gerald Kenneth Smith
Jan 30, 2020
Gerald Kenneth Smith, 80, of Lake Charles, passed away on January 30, 2020.
He was born to Clarence Ben Smith and Minnie Taylor Smith on October 3, 1939 in Alexandria, Louisiana. The family moved to Jennings where they owned and operated More Mileage filling station. Gerald attended Jennings High School and graduated from LaGrange High School. He wore number 34...
Mike Samuel Harmison Iv
Jan 30, 2020
Known to everyone as “Mike,” Morgan Samuel Harmison IV departed this life in the early morning hours of January 30, 2020. He was born on December 3, 1941 in Martinsburg, West Virginia. He attended Ysleta High School in El Paso, Texas, where he was the starting quarterback on the football team and voted “Mr. Brave” (the school mascot was the...
Shanda Chitty
Jan 29, 2020
Shanda Chitty, 54, went to be with her beloved parents in heaven on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
She was born in Church Point, Louisiana on March 19, 1965 to Agnus and Margaret LeJeune. She will be remembered for the love she had for her family and as a mother figure to many people she met along the way. She had...
Gitch J. Wegener
Jan 29, 2020
Loved by his family and friends, Gitch Wegener died on January 29th, embraced by His Lord after 92 years of a well-spent life. Best things of all in his lifetime were his growing-up years in a family of 9, his 65 years of marriage to his wife, Gloria, and his relationships with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and extended family. ...
Jeramie Paul Myers
Jan 29, 2020
Jeramie Paul Myers, 36, of Sulphur, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
Jeramie was born in Lake Charles and lived most of his life in the Lake area. He was a graduate of Westlake High School where he played football. He completed Naval Boot Camp in Great Lakes, IL and later began studies at Sowela Technical Community College in an...
Franklin Elliott Kitler, Jr.
Jan 28, 2020
Franklin Elliott Kitler, Jr. passed away Tuesday, January 28, at a local hospital.
Frank was born on November 29, 1962 to parents Judith Savoie and Franklin Elliott Kitler, Sr. in Lake City, FL.
Frank is survived by his Mother, Judith Savoie of Seabrook, TX; his children, Tearea Jouett of Moss Bluff, and Madison Kitler of Walker, La.; siblings, Liz (Chuck)...
Ann Brady Iles
Jan 28, 2020
Ann Brady Iles, 95, of Westlake, LA, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 with her family members by her side.
Mrs. Iles was born November 28, 1924 in Washington, PA and has lived in Westlake and Lake Charles for over seventy years. She enjoyed going to Westlake Methodist Church, playing Bingo, water exercising and playing golf.
Mrs. Iles is...
Nora Jean Duplechin
Jan 28, 2020
Nora Jean Duplechin, 77, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 in a local hospital.
Nora was born October 17, 1942 in Drew, Mississippi to the union of Lois and J.C. Brister. She lived in the Lake Charles area for over 60 years, and worked as a caregiver to many. She will be...
John C. Crawford Md
Jan 27, 2020
Dr. John C. Crawford, 69, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 10:00 PM on Monday, January 27, 2020 in a local care facility.
His cremation was entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.
