Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Robert Dudley Little
Oct 9, 2017
Robert Dudley Little of Sulphur passed away on Monday October 9, 2017 at High Hope Care Center. Alzheimer’s and Dementia took a toll on his body and he just couldn’t fight it anymore.
Dudley was born on April 12, 1937 in Buffalo, Texas to James Robert Little of Centerville, TX and Mabel Claire Voison Little of Jewitt, TX. Dudley is...
Patricia "Bootsie" Melancon
Oct 9, 2017
Ryanette Patricia “Bootsie” Melancon, 61, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 11:05 AM on Monday, October 9, 2017 in her residence.
Mrs. Melancon was born January 10, 1956 in Lake Charles, LA, was a 1974 graduate of Lake Charles High School and attended McNeese State University. She lived various locations including Key West, FL, which she loved before settling...
Bryan David Crawford
Oct 9, 2017
Bryan David Crawford died peacefully while surrounded by his family on October 9, 2017 in Sulphur, Louisiana at the age of 58. He was born on July 23rd 1959 in Sulphur, Louisiana where he remained a lifelong resident and graduate of Sulphur High School, class of 1977. He was an active member of his church as well as a passionate...
Karen Elizabeth Berry Crawford
Oct 8, 2017
Karen Elizabeth Berry Crawford, 63, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 8, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.
Karen was born July 2, 1954, and lived her entire life in Lake Charles, LA. She was the oldest of six children. She graduated from St. Louis Catholic High School in 1972 and from McNeese State University in 1976. Karen was...
Robert "Snow" Coe
Oct 8, 2017
The spirit of Robert Earl Coe passed from this world to the next on Sunday, October 8, 2017. He was born in Columbia, Louisiana in 1927 and lived in Lake Charles most of his life. “Snow”, as he was known to his friends, was an electrician and member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for over seventy years. He...
Jeffrey Taylor
Oct 7, 2017
Jeffrey Taylor, 46, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017 in Beaumont, Texas. Jeffrey was a 1989 graduate of LaGrange High School and a 1994 graduate of McNeese State University, where he earned various degrees. He was a civilian telecommunications specialist contractor for the United States Government. Jeffrey worked with the Defense Department and various government agencies supporting the United...
Marion Carr
Oct 7, 2017
Marion Elizabeth Carr, 98, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2017 in a local nursing home. She was a nurse at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital and Holly Hill Nursing Home. After retiring, she spent a lot of time with her nieces at Cypress sewing center. Marion was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and was a member of UMW. ...
Leroy Thomas
Oct 6, 2017
LeRoy Thomas, 79, of Lake Charles passed away at 7:10 PM on Friday, October 6, 2017 in a local hospital.
Mr. Thomas was born on May 31, 1938 in Streator, IL where he was a graduate of Streator Township High School and awarded a letterman jacket for being a star player on the golf team. Following graduation, he joined...
Freddie Frances Ayres
Oct 6, 2017
Freddie Frances Cleveland Ayres, 84, of The Woodlands, Texas, formerly of Lake Charles, passed away Friday October 6, 2017 at a Conroe, Texas care center with her family at her side.
Ms. Ayres was a native of Alexandria, Louisiana and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. Her father, Fred B. Cleveland, was a longtime barber at the Bentley...
Mavis Cade Raggio
Oct 6, 2017
Mavis Cade Raggio passed away on October 6, 2017. She was born on June 3, 1923 in Sulphur, LA. She graduated from Sulphur High School and Northwestern State University where she was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority and the honorary Purple Jackets organization. She was listed in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. After graduation, she...
Brenda Cart Louviere
Oct 6, 2017
Brenda Gayle Cart Louviere, 52, of Bell City, LA passed away Friday, October 06, 2017 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Louviere was born in Jennings, raised in Lake Charles where she attended LaGrange High School and has lived the past twenty-two years in Bell City. She had an admirable work ethic and colorful work history, having begun at Cintas...
Pamela Lyons Jackson
Oct 6, 2017
Pamela Lyons Jackson, 57, passed away on October 6, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Pam was baptized at Vincent Baptist Church in Carlyss, LA and is now in the arms of our Heavenly Father. She gave us all such courage and hope and reminded us of the preciousness of life. Pam was born and raised in Carlyss, LA. She...
Bernadine Goodeaux
Oct 4, 2017
Bernadine Goodeaux, 79, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, in a local hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Ms. Goodeaux was born in Elton, LA on March 23, 1938, to Goldman and Agnes Bergeron LaFleur.
Bernadine was a graduate of Hotel Dieu X-Ray School and worked as an X-Ray Technician at W.O. Moss Hospital....
Scotty Mcclain
Oct 4, 2017
Rueben Scott McClain, age 79, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. “Scotty” was loved by all that knew him and will be missed by many.
Born September 27, 1938 in Smackover, Arkansas he excelled in academics and sports at an early age. Named Class President and Mr. Smackover High, he lead his...
Floy Stokes
Oct 3, 2017
Floy Dyrell Stokes, 85, of Sulphur passed away peacefully on October 3, 2017. Floy was a member of Apostolic Temple in Lake Charles. She spent many years working as a co-owner in her family’s businesses, Kim’s Radiator and Kim’s Mini Warehouse. Prior to that, she worked as a nurse for West Cal-Cam Hospital and Holly Hill Nursing Home. Floy was...
Anna Lou Simpson
Oct 2, 2017
Ann Simpson, 81, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family.
Ann was a native of Klondike, LA and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She worked in accounting at Dunham Price before retiring from Gus Schram, LTD. She and her late husband, Al Simpson, owned and operated the Putt-Putt...
Justin Anthony Porter
Oct 1, 2017
Justin Anthony Porter, 31, of Sulphur passed away on October 1, 2017. He was a member of Houston River Baptist Church, enjoyed hunting, guns, fishing, and music which was a big part of his life. Justin was employed at Miller Total Clean. He loved spending time with his family and friends and will be greatly missed by all who knew...
Barbara Lee Ackless - Lewis - Bennett
Sep 30, 2017
Barbara Lee Bennett, 73, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 7:50 AM on Saturday, September 30, 2017 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Barbara also known as Bobbie Lee was born April 13, 1944 in Basile, LA and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She worked compassionately at Westwood Elementary School for more than thirty years. ...
Edith Phillips
Sep 30, 2017
Edith Kay Schiele Phillips, 54, of Grand Lake, LA, died at 5:30 PM on Saturday, September 30, 2017 in a local care facility.
Ms. Phillips was born January 16, 1963 in Marks, MS and raised in Groveton, TX, where she was a 1981 graduate of Groveton High School. She has resided in Lake Charles since 2004. Ms. Phillips enjoyed...
Mildred Jean Lebert
Sep 30, 2017
Mildred Jean LeBert, 84, passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on September 30, 2017.
Mrs. LeBert was born in Rayne, LA, and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed her flowers.
She leaves behind to cherish her name six children, Daniel LeBert and wife Elaine, Kathy Gary and...
