Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Hilda P. Henry
Dec 17, 2017
Hilda P. Henry is now in heaven dancing with the love of her life, James Henry. She passed away in the comfort of her home on Sunday, December 17, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.
Hilda was born on September 26, 1924 in Lake Charles to Henry and Bertha Peloquin. Hilda’s roots in her Catholic faith were well...
Willie Guillory Mcmullen
Dec 17, 2017
Willie Guillory McMullen was born August 14, 1935 in Fenton, La., the second of 5 children and only daughter to Mary and Evans Guillory. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 17, 2017 in a Lafayette hospital surrounded by her entire family.
Willie will be remembered for her strong love and devotion to her family, her quick wit, great sense...
Billie Goux
Dec 17, 2017
Billie Jewel Goux, 87, formerly of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on December 17, 2017, in Clearlake, TX, surrounded by her loving family. Billie was born on March 3, 1930, in Vinton, LA to John and Margaret Ecker Trahan.
As a young woman, Billie attended Lake Charles High School where she served as Kiltie Colonel in her senior year....
Shirley Chappius Bonin
Dec 17, 2017
Shirley Chappius Bonin left this world to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 17, 2017.
Shirley Chappuis Bonin was born in Rayne, Louisiana on July 31, 1932.
She attended SLI and was a drum majorette, and went on to serve as a stewardess for Delta Airlines.
Shirley was a member of many charitable organizations, including the Junior...
David Stewart Dondis
Dec 17, 2017
David Stewart Dondis, 59, of Lafayette died December 19, 2017 at his residence.
David was born to Jullian and Sallie Long Dondis. He lived the majority of his life at Pinecrest Developmental Center in Pineville, Louisiana. His last years were spent at LARC in Lafayette. David was a very outgoing peson and loved people. He always maintained a “happy...
George Knippers
Dec 16, 2017
George William Knippers, 73, passed away peacefully December 16, 2017 with his family at his side.
George was a native of Hemphill, Texas and has resided in Sulphur for 50 years. He established Knipper's Wrecker Service over 45 years ago and operated the business until his retirement in 2013. George was a member of Parkview Baptist Church and also...
Irene Pressley
Dec 16, 2017
Irene Wooten Pressley was born in Natchez, MS to Henry and Viola Wooten on August 16, 1927 and died in Lake Charles, LA on December 16, 2017 at the age of 90. Irene graduated from Natchez High School in 1945, where she was a basketball player and majorette.
After the death of her first husband, Albert F. O’Malley, Jr. she...
Robert "Bob" Stark
Dec 16, 2017
Robert Earl “Bob” Stark, 83, of Orange, Texas passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017. Bob was born on August 20, 1934 in Dequincy, LA. He was a minister for 62 years and at the age of 73 he started the ROC Church in Lake Charles. He retired as a Business Development Manager for Greenberry Industrial in Sulphur. Bob loved...
Dorothy "Dot" Huval
Dec 15, 2017
2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith”
Dorothy “Dot” Huval, 86, of Moss Bluff passed away at 4:48 PM on Friday, December 15, 2017 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Huval was born on March 2, 1931 in Lafayette and moved to Lake Charles in 1952...
Nell Morgan
Dec 15, 2017
Nell Sparks Morgan, 90, entered Heaven’s gates on Friday, December 15, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Ringgold, LA on September 5, 1027 and has lived in Sulphur for the past 30 years. She is a member of Sulphur First Baptist Church. Nell enjoyed sewing, being a mother and a grandmother.
Nell is survived by...
Ryan Levingston
Dec 15, 2017
Ryan Mitchell Levingston
Ryan Mitchell Levingston, 45, of Lake Charles passed away in a local hospital.
Ryan was born, raised and has lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Barbe High School and attended Sowela Technical School, McNeese State University and Kennesaw State University. He worked many years in...
William Edgar Day
Dec 15, 2017
William Edgar Day, 88, passed away at his residence on December 15, 2017, surrounded by his children.
He was born in Lake Charles, LA to Arthur and Helen Owens Day on August 2, 1929. His parents owned Day’s Café where he grew up around the restaurant business. He continued critiquing food after his retirement by enjoying lunch every...
Freddie Trahan
Dec 15, 2017
Freddie Joseph Trahan, 74, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017. Freddie was born on December 23, 1942 to Onzemie and Eva Bourque Trahan in Lake Charles, LA.
Freddie was born and raised in Lake Charles. He was a mechanic for most of his life and was known for his ability to fix things that...
Catherine Mott
Dec 14, 2017
Catherine Richard Mott, 60, passed away in the comfort of her home on Thursday, December 14, 2017. Catherine had the hobbies of cooking and crafting. She enjoyed being an activity director at various nursing homes. Catherine was a loving person and will be missed by many. She loved to listen to music, especially Cajun and country.
Catherine is survived...
Barbara Bertrand Bourgeois
Dec 14, 2017
Barbara Jane Bertrand Bourgeois, 69, of Sulphur, LA passed away Thursday December 14, 2017 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her precious family.
Mrs. Bourgeois was born in Hathaway, raised in Lake Charles and has lived most of her life in Sulphur. She was a graduate of Marion High School. She worked as a bookkeeper for...
Major George S. Kuffel
Dec 14, 2017
George S. Kuffel was born on Aug. 24, 1929, to Dr. Stanley and Ruth Kuffel in St. Cloud, Minnesota, and died on Dec. 14, 2017, in Lake Charles. He led a life of service and devotion to his country, his church, his students at DeQuincy High School and McNeese State University, his wide circle of friends, and especially to his...
Kody Matthew Harvey
Dec 11, 2017
On Monday, December 11th, 2017, our beloved son, husband, brother, uncle, godfather, and friend Kody Matthew Harvey, 23, of Lake Charles Louisiana, lost his valiant fight with cancer. He fought a good fight until the end, but we know that he earned his wings to fly to Heaven.
He was born to Randy and Tia Harvey on October...
Bobbie Sue Welch Perkins
Dec 9, 2017
Bobbie Sue Perkins, 78, passed away on December 9, 2017 in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Perkins was born in Shreveport and raised in Leesville. She is a graduate of Pickering High School where she was a dedicated member of their basketball team. She spent most of her adult life and raised...
Jimmie Paul Mallett, Jr.
Dec 8, 2017
Jimmie Paul Mallett, Jr., was called home to be with his Savior and Lord on December 8, 2017.
He was born November 2, 1964 to Jimmie and Birdie Mallett. Jimmie was loved by everyone and was a fun loving man… Never a dull moment!! He took fashion clues from no one. His everyday look was all his; t-shirts designed...
Peggy Joyce Bonner Wagner
Dec 7, 2017
Peggy Joyce Bonner Wagner, 85, of Lake Charles, LA, died on the early morning of Thursday, December 7, 2017 at her home.
Mrs. Wagner was born February 12, 1932 in Lake Charles, LA and was a 1951 graduate of LaGrange High School. She earned her Associates degree in Nursing from Northwestern and her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing...
