Local Obituaries

Aug 16, 2015

Marian "Ann" Warren, 98 of Sulphur passed away on August 16, 2015. She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, belonged to the Catholic Daughters for 60 years, and enjoyed crossword puzzles. Ann is survived by her husband of 27 years, Ken Warren of Sulphur; close friend, Peggy Quibodeaux and numerous nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial...

Aug 16, 2015

Carla Jo Broussard, 54 of Sulphur passed away on August 16, 2015. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 11 A.M. at Antioch Baptist Church in Edgerly. The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 22, 2015 from 9:30 A.M. until time of the service.

Aug 14, 2015

William Clay Hudson, 80, of Lake Charles, LA, was reunited in Heaven with his wife and love of his life, Ann, at 8:23 PM on Friday, August 14, 2015. Mr. Hudson spent his lifetime entertaining people with his numerous voices. He was a football enthusiast who took great joy in his fantasy football league. He was also a horse lover...

Aug 14, 2015

Aug 14, 2015

Dorothy Lee "Dot" Begnaud Guidry, 82 of Sulphur passed away on August 14, 2015 in a local care center. Dot lived in Sulphur for the past 54 years and was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Sulphur. She enjoyed singing, writing poetry, calligraphy, and dancing. Dot and her husband Dan spent many years traveling 48...

Aug 13, 2015

Donald Eugene Hansen, 82, of Lake Charles passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2015 in a local care facility. Mr. Hansen was born on February 27, 1933 in Tuscola, IL and was a graduate of Petersburg Harris High School. He then joined the US Navy where he was a radio operator for submarines. Upon being discharged he was a radio...

Aug 13, 2015

Priscilla Marie Broussard Morgan, 88, of Grand Lake, LA, died at 11:32 AM on Thursday, August 13, 2015 in her residence. Mrs. Morgan was born June 3, 1927 in Cameron, LA, and has lived in Grand Lake, LA for the past twenty-six years. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Creole, LA. She was a...

Aug 12, 2015

Lavannah Aline Lantier, 62 of Sulphur passed away on August 12, 2015. She was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church in Sulphur and belonged to the Lay Carmelites. Lavannah enjoyed crocheting and making rosaries. Her grandchildren were the love of her life and will be missed by all who knew her. Lavannah is survived by her husband...

Aug 12, 2015

Hazel Ann Henry, 80, of Lake Charles, LA went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 in a local care facility. Hazel was born on May 1, 1935 in Lake Charles, LA to Leonard and Una Melancon. She enjoyed being around friends and family. Hazel often enjoyed playing cards, painting, and working jigsaw puzzles. She was a...

Aug 11, 2015

Carolyn Gafford Spell, 70, of Lake Charles passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2015. She was born in Florida and has lived most of her life in Lake Charles. Mrs. Spell was an avid outdoorsman. She loved fishing and shrimping and enjoyed gardening. She also enjoyed shopping and more than anything, cooking. Her greatest joy was cooking for and spending time...

Aug 10, 2015

Thomas Wesley Biven, Jr., 79, of Lake Charles passed away at 6:15 PM on Monday, August 10, 2015 in his residence surrounded by his family. Mr. Biven was born on August 5, 1936 in Eunice, NM and was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles where he was a graduate of LaGrange High School. Mr. Biven served this country in the...

Aug 10, 2015

Donald Paul Brown, 64, of Welsh died peacefully Aug. 10, 2015 in his hometown of Welsh after a brief illness. Donald was born Sept. 29, 1950 and is preceded in death by his parents, Glyn and Wilma (Rousseau) Brown of Welsh and friend and co-worker called "the other brother", Johnny Gillett of Welsh. He is survived by his "ugly twin"...

Aug 10, 2015

Mary Lou Gary, 82, of Sulphur passed away on August 10, 2015 surrounded by her family in a local hospital. She was a home person who loved to cook and entertain her family and friends. Mary is survived by her son, Kenneth Gary and fiancé Vanessa Moore of Lone Grove, OK; 5 grandchildren, Amy Gary, Cheyenne Benoit, Daniel Gary, Jonathan...

Aug 10, 2015

Robert Leo Fischer, 89 of Sulphur passed away on August 10, 2015. He worked and retired from Cities Service for 35 years in Sulphur as a Chief Chemist. He served his country in the U S Navy during World War II. Robert was a faithful member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sulphur. He was a head usher at the...

Aug 10, 2015

Sherry Lynn Gossett Carnahan, 63, of Lake Charles passed away Monday, August 10, 2015 in the comfort of her home. Mrs. Carnahan was born in Sinton, TX, raised in Taft, TX and was a graduate of Taft High School where she played basketball and was a cheerleader. She worked her younger years as a hair dresser and later retired as...

Aug 10, 2015

Lori Priola Reding, 45, of Spring, TX passed away on 8:29 PM on Monday, August 10, 2015 in a care center in The Woodlands, TX. Lori was born on May 8, 1970 in Spring Branch, TX and had resided in Moss Bluff, LA until moving to Spring, TX 25 years ago. While living in Moss Bluff, LA she was a...

Aug 10, 2015

Jordan Guzzino McFaull, 26, died in his home in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 10, 2015 due to complications of diabetes. Jordan was born on November 11, 1988 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He graduated Cum Laude from Tulane University with degrees in English and History, followed by a Juris Doctor degree from Loyola University School of Law New Orleans. He...

Aug 9, 2015

Denise Elaine Evans Roddy, 54, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, August 09, 2015 in a local hospital. Mrs. Roddy was born in Jennings, LA and was raised in Maryland, South Dakota and Louisiana. She was a graduate of Barbe High School. She worked as a clerk and bookkeeper for many years and was a Licensed Notary for over twenty...

Aug 9, 2015

Cynthia Theriot Firmin, 58, of Lake Charles, LA died Sunday, August 9, 2015 at Harbor Hospice Care facility. Cynthia was born on September 30, 1956 in Sulphur, LA to Russell and Avis Theriot. She will always be remembered as a Heart full and a Hand full. Cynthia enjoyed cooking, painting and traveling to New Orleans. She is survived by her...

Aug 9, 2015

Aleta Aloma Reeves, 70, passed away Sunday August 9, 2015 at her residence. Mrs. Reeves was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. Those left to mourn her loss and cherish her memories are her husband, L.J. Reeves of Ragley, LA; 1 son and daughter-in-law, George and Annette Reeves of Ragley, LA; 1 daughter and Son-in-law, Melody and Mike...