Local Obituaries

Jul 28, 2011

Patricia (Patsy) Mae Marler, 60, of Sulphur, Louisiana died at 10:36 PM Thursday, July 28, 2011 in a local hospital.

Ms. Marler was born in Pineville, LA. She was a graduate of Port Neches High School in Texas. She loved spending time with her family. Patsy loved to do arts, crafts and crossword puzzles in her spare time.

Patsy is survived by...

Jul 27, 2011

Mr. Emery John Fruge`, 89, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2011 surrounded by his family. He was born in Iota and was a resident of Lake Charles.

Mr. Fruge` retired from the Marine Division with the Sheriff's department after 37 years of service and he also retired from Gulf State Utility after 41 years of service. He enjoyed fishing and playing...

Jul 27, 2011

Taylor Ryan Johnson, 22, of Lake Charles died Wednesday July 27, 2011 in Lake Charles.

Taylor was born April 17, 1989 in Lake Charles and was a 2007 Graduate of Westlake High School, where he played baseball. Baseball was a passion in Taylor's life.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Brittany Brady. Those left to cherish his memory are...

Jul 26, 2011

Mrs. Annabell Gow, 85, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2011 surrounded by her family. She was born in Crowley and a resident of Lake Charles.

Mrs. Gow was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Mrs. Gow is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Robert Gow; three children, Sherryl Gow, Diana Morasco...

Jul 25, 2011

Dolores Faye Dugas, 70, of Iowa died at 2:00AM Monday, July 25, 2011 at Avoyelles Manor Nursing Home in Dupont, LA.

Ms. Dugas was born in Iowa, Louisiana on May 6, 1941 to the parents of Otis and Inez Landry. Dolores has lived in Dupont, LA for the past few years. She was a 1959 graduate of Iowa High School. Ms....

Jul 25, 2011

Lura Mae "Lou" Dugas, 80, of Lake Charles died Monday, July 25, 2011 in the comfort of her home.

Mrs. Dugas was born in Chloe, LA and lived most of her life in the Chloe and Lacassine area. She was a graduate of Fenton High School. She was a talented artist and avid reader. She loved animals and was affiliated with...

Jul 24, 2011

Raymond Charles Prusa, 79, of Lake Charles died Sunday, July 24, 2011 in a local hospital.

Mr. Prusa was born, raised and educated in Chicago, IL. He received a football scholarship to University of Tulsa and later a basketball scholarship to Connors State College in Warner, Oklahoma where he attained his Bachelor's degree. He served the United States Army. Mr. Prusa...

Jul 24, 2011

Jul 23, 2011

Andrew M. "Tee" Nelson, 70, of Sulphur, died on Monday, July 23, 2012, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Nelson was born on September 22, 1941, in Lake Providence, La., to Arthur Royal Nelson and Nonnie Mae Nelson.

"Tee" loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, doing yard work, and being around his lake house....

Jul 22, 2011

Johnny C. Reed Sr., 75, of Lake Charles passed away at home on Friday, July 22, 2011 surrounded by his family.

Mr. Reed was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He will dearly be missed.

He leaves to mourn his passing and to cherish his memories to his wife of 40 years, Ruth Reed; twin daughters, Trudy Reed Redmon of...

Jul 22, 2011

Joseph F. Raley, 77, of Lake Charles, died Friday July 22 in a local hospital.

He was born August 25, 1933 in Avenue, MD to John D. and Mary Evelyn Bailey Raley. Joseph served in the United States Air Force, based at Chenault and was a member of the American Legion, Krewe of Amicus and Our Lady Queen of Heaven...

Jul 21, 2011

Fern S. Carter, 81, of Sulphur, passed away July 21, 2011, in a local nursing home. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 25, 2011, at 10 a.m.at Maplewood First Baptist Church with Rev. Ronnie Burke officiating. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines South in Carlyss, LA, under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. The family will receive friends...

Jul 21, 2011

Mr. Jimmy Noel Shelton, 70, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2011 surrounded by his family. He was born in Bells, TN and was a resident of Lake Charles.

Mr. Shelton worked in management with Howards Brothers, Kuhns Big K for 20 years, and he retired from Wal-Mart management after 20 years of service. Mr. Shelton was a devoted husband, father,...

Jul 20, 2011

Services will be conducted at Johnson Funeral Home, 4321 Lake Street, Lake Charles, LA, for Ken Wyrick, Sr., 82, of Mansfield, LA on Friday, July 22, 2011 at 10:00 AM. Officiating will be Rev. Charles Kimball, pastor of Ballwin Baptist Church, Ballwin, Missouri and former pastor of Sale Street Baptist Church. Interment will be at Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery, Dubach,...

Jul 20, 2011

Frances Carolyn Simmons Bernard, 71, of Lake Charles, LA died at 3:00 AM on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 in a local hospital.

Mrs. Bernard is survived by her son, Darren Armistead of Lake Charles; grandchild, Henry Schmutz; brother, Sammy Simmons of Lake Charles.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Bernard; parents, Frank and Lois Simmons; daughter, Deborah L. Schmutz;...

Jul 20, 2011

Nanette Clark, 50, of Longville died at 5:15 AM on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 in a local hospital after a battle with cancer.

Mrs. Clark was born on August 28, 1960 in Jonesville, LA and lived in Longville for the past 15 years. She was a cook at Gillis Cafe' for 10 years. Mrs. Clark attended New Life Pentecostal Church in...

Jul 18, 2011

Clelie Ann Barras Judice Durand died peacefully on Monday, July 18 in Lake Charles, La. at the age of 96 years.

Clelie participated fully in life and was happiest spending time with her family and creating beauty in her gardens. She was an astute traveler and popular local businesswoman; beginning her working career as a child in the bayou country weighing...

Jul 18, 2011

Dale Reed McElveen, 57, of Sulphur, passed away July 18, 2011 in his residence. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 22, 2011 at 10 a.m. in Robison Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rob Tibbitts officiating. Burial will be in Farquar Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 21, 2011...

Jul 17, 2011

Audrey Ann Addison, 72, of Lake Charles died at 10:05 AM Sunday, July 17, 2011 in her residence with her loving family at her side.

Mrs. Addison was a born on August, 27, 1938 to Eva and Maxence Fruge in Sweetlake, Louisiana. She was a 1957 graduate of Lake Arthur High School. She was queen of the Jeff Davis Junior Livestock...

Jul 17, 2011

Mark Anthony Arceneaux, 51, of Lake Charles, LA died at 9:27 AM on Sunday, July 17, 2011 in his residence.

Mr. Arceneaux was born October 8, 1959 in Jennings, LA and lived most of his life in the Sweetlake / Lake Charles areas.

Mr. Arceneaux is survived by his longtime companion, Darlene Denton; sons, Nicolas and Jesse Arceneaux, all of Lake Charles;...