Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Rachel Rashall Moss
Mar 14, 2016
Rachel Rashall Moss, 47, of Moss Bluff, LA passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016, in a Lake Charles hospital after a lengthy illness.
Ms. Moss was born September 9, 1968 to Carolyn and Sam Rashall in Alexandria, LA. She grew up in Moss Bluff and graduated from Sam Houston High School. Rachel then went on to obtain a...
Peggy Dianna Istre
Mar 14, 2016
Peggy Dianna Vincent Istre, affectionately known as “Miss Peggy,” is now rejoicing with the angels in praise of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Peggy was born December 4, 1946, and rose in her new body, after many years of fighting pain, on March 14, 2016, at 69 years old.
She was married to her husband, Darrell James Istre, for...
Judy Fontenot
Mar 13, 2016
Judy Gail Fontenot, 59, of Lake Charles, LA died Sunday, March 13, 2016.
Judy was born on October 23, 1956 in Mamou, LA to Roland and Loretta Fontenot. She enjoyed birds and putting a smile on people’s faces.
Those left to cherish her memory are her three siblings, Cathy Davis of Lake Charles, LA, David Fontenot of...
Richard Murray Goolsby
Mar 12, 2016
Richard M. Goolsby was born in Alexandria to Mr. and Mrs. Carl (Thelma) Goolsby. He was a heavy equipment operator and a lifelong resident of Sulphur. To his surrounding area he was considered the “Community Neighborhood Watch”. Richard loved visiting and socializing with everyone. Richard was loved by so many and will be greatly missed.
Richard is survived by his...
Carl Wesley Lewis
Mar 12, 2016
Carl Wesley Lewis, of Gonzales, LA, formerly of Lake Charles, died on Saturday, March 12, 2016, in Lake Charles surrounded by his family.
Carl was born in Lake Charles and was a retired industrial fiberglass fabricator. He honorably served our country in the United States Navy. He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, gardening and watching hummingbirds....
Mary Gauthreaux
Mar 12, 2016
Mary Elwanda Gauthreaux, 79, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 12:07 AM. Mary was a native of New Orleans and lived most of her life in the Sulphur/Lake Charles area. After retiring from the nursing industry she worked in the food service industry for many years.
Mary is survived by her four sons,...
Wallis John Menard
Mar 12, 2016
Wallis John Menard, 78, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 12:30 AM on Saturday, March 12, 2016 in his residence.Mr. Menard was born February 14, 1938 in Church Point, LA, graduated from Church Point High School and attended USL in Lafayette. He worked for over forty-three years for Southern Pacific Railroad, retiring as yard master in 2000. He was a...
James "Rodney" Hollingsworth
Mar 12, 2016
Johnson and Robison Funeral Home
107 W. Napoleon St.
Sulphur, La. 70663
337-528-0240
James Rodney Hollingsworth
James Rodney Hollingsworth, 67, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. Rodney was retired from Himont. He was an avid hunter and loved to fish at Toledo Bend. Rodney was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather....
Vincent Niel
Mar 11, 2016
Vincent Martin Niel, 89, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Friday, March 11, 2016 in Baton Rouge, LA.
Mr. Niel was born September 5, 1926 to Sophie and Anthony Niel in Lake Charles, LA, where he was a lifelong resident. He attended St. Landry and Lake Charles High School, served his country in the U.S. Navy, and was a...
Phillip Terry Morgan
Mar 10, 2016
Phillip Terry Morgan, 64, died on Thursday March 10, 2016 in a local hospital.
Phillip was an avid hunter, fisherman and loved to have fun because every day was Saturday to him.
Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memory are his daughter and son-in-law, Tonya and Chad Pousson of Lake Charles; son and daughter-in-law, Phillip...
Dale Harmon Saxe
Mar 10, 2016
Dale Saxe, 75, of Sulphur passed away on March 10, 2016. She was a native of Beaumont, TX, a dance instructor, a graduate of South Park High School and attended Lamar University. Dale was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed being with her family and friends.
Dale is survived by her 2 sons, Chad Harmon of Beaumont, TX ...
Sammie Lafosse
Mar 10, 2016
Sammie Janet Sonnier LaFosse, 65, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 2:30 Pm on Thursday, March 10, 2016.Mrs. LaFosse was born September 10, 1950 in Lake Charles, LA, where she has lived most of her life. She was a 1970 graduate of LaGrange High School and attended McNeese State University. She was raised catholic, was a past member of Abundant...
Roger D Smith
Mar 10, 2016
Roger D. Smith, 65, of Sulphur was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on March 10, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. Roger was born on September 23, 1950 in Brookhaven, MS to Bracy and Helen Smith, who preceded him in death. He was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew him.
Roger leaves...
Robert Warren Stratton
Mar 10, 2016
Robert Warren Stratton, 63, of Pearland, TX, died at 10:02 AM on Thursday, March 10, 2016 in a Pearland, TX hospital.
Mr. Stratton was born October 28, 1952 in Lake Charles, LA, where he lived most of his life until moving to Baton Rouge in 1998 and then Pearland, TX in 2008. He was a 1970 graduate of Lake...
Gladys D. Soileau
Mar 9, 2016
Gladys D. Soileau, 85, of Lake Charles, LA died on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.
Gladys was born on August 20, 1930 in Ville Platte, LA to Alcide and Emile DeVille. She is a native of Ville Platte, LA and a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, LA since 1948. Gladys loved cooking for her...
Christopher "Chris" Jordan
Mar 9, 2016
Christopher Thomas Jordan, 34, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 in Poquoson, VA. A native of Moss Bluff, LA and a graduate of Sam Houston High School, he worked as a machinist on aircraft carriers at Huntington Ingalls/Newport News Shipyard. Chris was a navy veteran and served aboard the USS Enterprise.
Survivors include his mother, Teresa Jordan; brother,...
Kathleen "Kit" Burton
Mar 8, 2016
Kathleen Rose “Kit” Deshotel Burton, 74, of Moss Bluff, LA, died at 5:16 AM on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 in a local hospital. Mrs. Burton was born June 28, 1941 in Fenton, LA and graduated from Fenton High School. Upon graduation, she moved to Lake Charles and has lived in Moss Bluff for the past thirty-four years. She began her...
Elizbeth Grace Romero
Mar 8, 2016
Elizabeth Romero, 77, of Lake Charles, LA died on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 in a local hospital.
Elizabeth was born on March 10, 1938 in Bartlesville, OK to Robert and Edith James. She loved being around family and friends. Elizabeth also enjoyed cooking cookies and arts and crafts. She was a very faithful member of Southside Assembly of...
Murry Ray Burleigh
Mar 8, 2016
Murry Ray Burleigh, 81, died Tuesday, March 8, 2016, in his residence.
Born and raised in Opelousas, Louisiana to Louis Phillip and Irene Agatha Hunt Burleigh, Mr. Burleigh was a 1953 graduate of Opelousas High School and attended Southeast Louisiana College in Hammond. He worked for Firestone Tire and Rubber for 23 years as an inspector, operations foreman,...
Dorothy Vidrine Palermo
Mar 7, 2016
Dorothy Lee Vidrine Palermo, 85, died peacefully at Lake Area Medical Center on Monday, March 7. She is survived by her daughters, Brenda Nabours and husband Carl, Teri Broussard and husband Gerald; daughter-in-law, Adele Palermo Hamer and husband Douglas, as well as her special niece, Paula Robinson Myers. She is now rejoicing in heaven with her son Ronny Palermo, who...
