Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Ernest Jewell Nettles, Sr.
Jun 6, 2013
Ernest Jewell Nettles, Sr., 91, of Lake Charles passed away Thursday, June 06, 2013 in a Jennings hospital.
Mr. Nettles was born and raised in Smithdale, MS, and lived the past sixty years in Lake Charles. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Nettles worked in sales most of his life, having retired as Manager after...
Frank Steven Benoit
Jun 5, 2013
Frank Steven Benoit, 81, of Big Lake, LA died at 4:06 AM on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 in a local hospital.
Mr. Benoit was born July 10, 1931 in Cameron, LA, was raised in Cameron Parish and lived in Big Lake for over thirty years. He served his country in the U.S. Army and retired from DOTD, where he worked as...
Myrtle Hollier
Jun 5, 2013
Myrtle Hollier, 94 passed away on June 5, 2013 with her loving family by her side. She was a resident of Sulphur, LA for 63 years and retired from Wal-Mart at the age of 88. Myrtle was born January 26, 1919. Myrtle was preceded in death by her husband, Emick; daughter, Genevia Guidry; and grandson, Keith Andrus. She is survived...
Uteva Selfridge
Jun 4, 2013
Uteva Louise Selfridge, 83, was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 4, 2013.
Born and raised in Canute, Oklahoma to Howard Dale Booher and Ruby Gayle Hollis Booher, Mrs. Selfridge was a devoted mother and grandmother who enjoyed quilting and sewing. She delighted in serving her Lord through her Baptist faith, teaching Sunday School, actively participating in the Woman's...
Wesley Kirk William Quinn
Jun 4, 2013
Wesley Kirk William Quinn, 12, of Sweet Lake went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 4, 2013.
Wesley was born November 26, 2000 in Lake Charles, LA and was a lifelong resident of Sweetlake, LA. He attended Grand Lake High School, where he played football. He was a member of 4-H and Jr. Beta Club. He loved hunting deer...
Arthur Sutcliffe Dearden
Jun 4, 2013
Arthur Sutcliffe Dearden died June 4, 2013 at home with his family. The family gives heartfelt thanks to Amedisys Hospice for their respectful and gentle care.
He is survived by his wife, Dianna Lynn Dearden, and stepsons, Drew Hedlesky, Luke Hedlesky, Taylor Hedlesky and Wade Hedlesky, all from Lake Charles, LA. He is also survived by stepsons Miles Jackson, Lockport,...
Patsy Derouen
Jun 3, 2013
Patsy Derouen, 71, of Lake Charles passed away Monday, June 03, 2013 in the comfort of her home surrounded by family following a one year, courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
Mrs. Derouen was born, raised and lived most of her life in Holmwood. She worked as a Bookkeeper in the Banking Industry for Calcasieu Marine National Bank and Calcasieu Parish...
Brian Douglas Smith, Sr.
Jun 1, 2013
Brian Douglas Smith, Sr., 53, of Lake Charles, LA died at 3:00 AM on Saturday, June 1, 2013 in his residence.
Mr. Smith was born August 7, 1959 in Honolulu, HI and served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp. He worked at Moss Regional Hospital for the past fifteen years and enjoyed spending time building classic cars with his friends.
Mr....
John A. Foux
Jun 1, 2013
John A., Foux, 76, of Lafayette passed away at his home, Saturday, June 1st, 2013 at 4:50 PM, surrounded by his wife and children.
Mr. Foux was born on October 29, 1936 in Church Point. His family moved to Lake Charles before he entered school. He graduated from LaGrange High School in 1955 and attended McNeese State University. Mr. Foux resided...
William Edwin Lyford, Sr.
Jun 1, 2013
William Edwin Lyford, Sr., 95, of Lake Charles died at 7:45 AM on Saturday, June 1, 2013 in a war veteran's home in Jennings, LA.
Mr. Lyford was born on July 25, 1917 in Pana, IL and lived in Lake Charles since 1953. He served as a Technical Master 1st Sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II,...
Vera Smith Ellender
May 30, 2013
Vera Smith Ellender, 91, of Lake Charles passed away at 12:15 PM, Thursday, May 30, 2013 in her residence.
She was born in Eunice, LA on August 28, 1921 and graduated from St. Edmunds High School in 1939. She married Joe Ellender on March 1, 1940. After residing in New Orleans for nearly a decade, Mr. and Mrs. Ellender Made their...
Harris Joseph K. Fontenot
May 30, 2013
Harris Joseph K. Fontenot, 82, of Moss Bluff passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013 in a local hospital.
Mr. Fontenot was born and raised in Mamou, LA and was a graduate of Mamou High School. He served the United States Army. He also attained an Associate Degree from Sowela Technical Institute. Mr. Fontenot worked his younger years for Chandler Testing. He...
William Bert Powers
May 29, 2013
William A. Bert Powers, 78, of Lake Charles, LA passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2013. After graduating from Marion High School, he served in the United States Army. Bert worked for Conoco Oil Refinery. He retired after twenty-seven years of service to begin a good life of camping and cooking for his family. He greatly enjoyed fishing, gardening, and traveling...
Mary Ogea Thistrup
May 28, 2013
Mary Ogea Thistrup, 92, of Choupique went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at Cornerstone Hospital. She was born on September 27, 1920 in Welsh, LA and was a faithful member of Choupique Baptist Church. Her loving heart touched the lives of all who knew her. Survivors include her children; Wilson (Kathy) Thistrup of Westlake, Wilton...
Lena Derouen
May 28, 2013
Lena Derouen, 92, of Lacassine died on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 in her residence.
Mrs. Derouen was born on January 12, 1921 in Fenton, LA and lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She worked for the Lake Charles American Press for ten years. She attended Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and also Our Lady of Good Counsel...
Ray Gandy
May 27, 2013
Walter Ray Gandy, 82 of Sulphur passed away on May 27, 2013 in his residence. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 7, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Johnson and Robison Funeral Home with a visitation beginning at 1 p.m. Ray was an electrical superintendent, he retired from Vector Electric and Control working as a sub-contractor for PPG....
Kamryn Bryce Labove
May 27, 2013
Kamryn Bryce LaBove, 2 months old, of Westlake passed away on Monday, May 27, 2013 in his residence.
Kamryn was born on March 25, 2013 in Lake Charles. He enjoyed laughing at his brothers and getting excited while dancing on his mommy's belly. He felt safest when looking into his mommy's eyes. Kamryn also liked spending time rocking with his pawpaw....
Gene Webster Bertrand
May 26, 2013
Gene Webster Bertrand, 73, of Lake Charles died at 10:15 PM Sunday, May 26, 2013 in a local hospital.
Mr. Bertrand was born in Ville Platte, Louisiana on December 26, 1939 to the parents of Dudley and Mary Neta Bertrand. He was a 1959 graduate of Marion High School. Gene worked for Entex as a Service Man and retired after working...
Clovis Richard, Jr.
May 26, 2013
Clovis Richard, Jr., 84, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, May 26, 2013 in a local hospital.
Mr. Richard was born and raised in Church Point, LA and lived sixty-two years in Lake Charles. He worked his younger years as a share cropper and at a grocery store. He worked most of his life in the Grocery industry, having retired Store...
