Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Kenneth Poole, Jr.
Sep 5, 2019
Kenneth Poole, Jr. “Shakie”, 51, passed away on September 5, 2019 at his residence.
He was born to Patsy and Kenneth Poole, Sr. in Sulphur, LA on October 31, 1967.
He will be remembered as a man who loved to have a good time and was a natural born entertainer. He played in several Cajun bands including with August Broussard...
Ronnie James Blaine Joiner
Sep 5, 2019
It is with the deepest heartfelt sympathy we report the death of our beloved Ronnie James Blaine Joiner at Lake Charles, Louisiana on September 5, 2019 at the very young age of 28.
He is preceded in death by both maternal grandparents, Alice & Blaine Crisp, of Canton, OH; uncle Brian D. Crisp, of Canton, OH; cousins, Kimberly Crisp &...
Nadine Leblanc
Sep 4, 2019
Nadine Delorse Johnson LeBlanc, 57, of Sulphur, LA, died at 7:42 PM on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 in her residence.
Born July 28, 1962 in San Diego, CA, Mrs. LeBlanc was a life-long resident of Sulphur. She attended LaGrange High School, received her Associates Degree in Computer Technology from Delta Tech, and worked ten years at C&L Supplies in Sulphur. ...
Burnell James Nunez Sr.
Sep 4, 2019
Burnell J. Nunez Sr., “Tiny Boy”, “Old Pawpaw” passed away on September 4, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Port Arthur, Texas 90 years ago on August 12, 1929, to Ofa and Carrie Marshall Nunez (Erbelding).
Mr. Nunez was married to the love of his life and wife of 71 years, Eddie “Te” Lorraine Mudd on June 10,...
Marjorie Robertson Dixie
Sep 4, 2019
Marjorie Robertson Dixie, 97, of Lake Charles passed away at 9:25 PM on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 in her residence.
Mrs. Dixie was born on December 7, 1921 to Ellen Sallier Robertson and Harold Robertson in Lake Charles where she attended high school. In 1947 she moved to Detroit, MI. While living there for the next thirty-five years, she worked...
John Robira Cannon, Sr.
Sep 4, 2019
A beloved member of our family, John Robira Cannon, went to be with the Lord during the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 4th, 2019. John's final days and moments were filled with loving visits from family and friends as well as, peaceful rest. He is preceded in death by his wife Margarita and both parents, Rita Robira Cannon and...
Mildred Martin Glidewell
Sep 3, 2019
Mildred Glidewell, 88, of Starks, Louisiana went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.
She was born on August 6, 1931 in Pitkin, LA to William and Alma Martin. She will be remembered as a loving mother figure to many of her family members who she helped raise. She will also be remembered as...
Kimberly Nicole Trahan-Burke
Sep 3, 2019
Kimberly Trahan-Burke, 37, of Lake Charles passed away on Tuesday September 3, 2019 in Moss Bluff.
Kimberly loved to be the center of attention and dance, party with friends, the New Orleans Saints, country music, water sports and basketball. Most of all, she enjoyed times spent with her children and family.
Kimberly was preceded in death by her grandmother, Betty...
Thomas Joseph "Tj" Duhon
Sep 3, 2019
Thomas Joseph “TJ” Duhon, 70, of Lake Charles went to be with the Lord on the morning of Tuesday, September 3, 2019 in his daughter’s residence in Humble, TX.
TJ was born on December 15, 1948 to Thomas and Georgie Duhon in Lafayette. He worked as a CEO of Southwest Louisiana Credit Union until retirement. TJ loved the outdoors, especially...
William "Pops" Cudd
Sep 3, 2019
William “Pops” Cudd, 56, of Lake Charles passed away at 2:25 PM on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 in his residence.
Mr. Cudd was born on November 30, 1962 in Fort Worth, TX where he lived until moving to Lake Charles six years ago. He was a hard worker and provided for his family driving trucks for the past 35 years....
Jeanne Marie Higginbotham
Sep 3, 2019
Jeanne Marie Frensley Higginbotham passed gently from this life to the next on
Tuesday, September 2, in the arms of her children. Jeanne was born in 1960 to Charles Frensley Sr. and Jeanne Marie Durand Frensley in Sulphur, Louisiana. Her father owned and operated a laundry and dry-cleaning service in Sulphur, and most of the town knew him.
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Gabriel Trent Ye-Theriot
Sep 3, 2019
Gabriel Trent Ye-Theriot, 5, of Lake Charles entered into Heaven, where Jesus welcomed him with open arms on September 3, 2019.
Gabriel was a native of Lake Charles. He attended Pre-Kindergarten at Trinity Baptist and was in Kindergarten at A.A. Nelson Elementary. He loved music and dancing and had started taking Piano lessons. He enjoyed playing games on the iPad...
Paul Anthony Lavergne
Sep 2, 2019
Paul Anthony Lavergne, 60, of Sulphur, LA passed away September 2, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born in Shreveport, LA to Mary and Lawrence Lavergne on April 28, 1959. He enjoyed playing various sports and enjoyed being around his family and friends and family crawfish boils. He was a 1978 Sulphur High School Graduate.
He is survived...
Yvonne Long Smith
Aug 31, 2019
Lucille Yvonne Long Smith, 74 of Moss Bluff, LA, was carried from this life to where she longed to be, at the feet of her savior. Yvonne was born to Wiley W. and Lucille Parker Long on June 18, 1945.
In 1965, she married Darrell K. Smith of Lake Charles, LA. In 55 years of marriage, there were many adventures,...
Gloria Ledoux
Aug 31, 2019
A beautiful life came to an end on August 31, 2019. Gloria Dele Ledoux, born December 30, 1933, continued to teach us about life and strength until her last breath.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Noah and Alice Blanchard Ledoux; two sisters, Anna Johnson and Lenora Chevalier; brother, Eddy Ledoux, and the father of her children and...
Mary Louise Arthur Singleton
Aug 30, 2019
After many years of battling Alzheimer’s, Mary Louise Arthur Singleton was released from its terrible hold at 10:30 PM on Friday, August 30, 2019 with her loving husband by her side.
She truly “lived” her 76 years, being born in Sandusky, Ohio on March 27, 1943. She graduated from LaGrange High School in 1961 and went on to get...
Warren Francis David
Aug 29, 2019
On the evening of August 29, 2019, Warren Francis David of Lake Charles, LA passed from his earthly life at the age of 81 and went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Warren was born to the late Jeffery and Volta David on April 11, 1938 and spent his formative years in Opelousas, LA. He had...
Eric Duane Doyle
Aug 29, 2019
Eric Duane Doyle, 38, of Sulphur passed away on August 29, 2019 in his residence surrounded by his family. He was a lifelong resident of Sulphur and a graduate of Sulphur High School. Eric attended Louisiana Culinary Institute in Baton Rouge where he resided for several years. he was presently working as a crop insurance adjuster.
Eric is survived by...
Megan Lynette Miller
Aug 28, 2019
Megan Miller, 24, passed away in the comfort of her home on August 28, 2019. Megan was a native of Lake Charles and a resident of Sulphur.
Megan is survived by her father, Keith Miller; her mother, Katina Miller and wife Susan; her brother, Andrew Miller; her stepbrother, Jay Brown; her grandparents, Wilson Miller, Terry Miller and Calvin Miller;...
Jimmie Janice Lowery
Aug 28, 2019
Jimmie Janice Rankin Lowery died peacefully while surrounded by family and friends Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at her home in Carlyss, La. Janice was born on September 21, 1941 in Linn Flat, Texas and was reared in nearby Newton. She graduated from Newton High School in 1960. Shortly thereafter she and her lifelong friend and partner in many adventures, Linda...
