Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Rita Delores Kober Legnion
Dec 8, 2023
Rita Delores Kober Legnion, 82, of Lake Charles passed away at 7:49 AM on Friday, December 8, 2023.
Mrs. Legnion was born on June 28, 1941 in Crowley where she was raised and was a graduate of Crowley High School. She moved to Lake Charles in 1967. In 1987 she began a career at Walmart as a test scanner for...
Steven Ross Myres
Dec 8, 2023
Steven Ross Myres, 47, of Iowa, LA. passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Steven was born in Baytown, TX. on January 21, 1976, to Juanita and Robert Myres.
Although Steven had many challenges in his life he maintained a loving spirit, happy heart and deep love for his family and everyone...
Lorie Bruce
Dec 7, 2023
Lorie Bruce, 84, passed away on December 7, 2023 in a local hospital.
Lorie was born on April 9, 1939 in Kinder, Louisiana to Joseph and Lillian Lormand Buller. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed going on many fun vacations all over the United States with her family. In her...
Geneva Marie Fontenot Window
Dec 6, 2023
Geneva Marie Fontenot Window, 77, of Lake Charles passed away at 7:50 PM on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 in a local hospice facility.
Mrs. Window was born on January 4, 1946 in Ville Platte where she was raised and graduated from Ville Platte High School. She moved to Lake Charles in 1969 where she began a career at the Children’s...
Daniel Nehemias Antunez
Dec 6, 2023
Daniel Nehemias Antunez, 11, of Lake Charles, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday December 6, 2023 following a tragic accident. Daniel a native of Honduras and was a student at Fairview Elementary School where he excelled in his studies. He was a member of the ESL program.He is survived by his mother, Ilcy Antunez, as well as numerous friends and extended...
Billie Nell Hicks
Dec 3, 2023
Billie Nell Hicks, a beloved member of the community, peacefully passed away at the age of 75 on December 3, 2023. Born on August 6, 1948, in Leesville, Louisiana, Billie was the cherished daughter of the late Woodrow “Robbie” Mock and Wilhelmina “Billie” Mock. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Woodrow Mock Jr. and Robert Mock.
Billie...
Clifford Alan Brooks Sr.
Dec 3, 2023
Clifford Alan Brooks, 68, of Sulphur, passed away at a local care facility on Sunday, December 3, 2023, surrounded by his family. Clifford loved his fishing, hunting, and traveling on cruises with his family. He loved his dog, Karen, who he rescued. Clifford was always on the go, even when he was tired. He liked working with his hands, building...
Tommie Sue Toups
Dec 2, 2023
Sue Toups, 84, of Sulphur, LA passed away on December 2, 2023, in a local hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Sue was born on September 1, 1939, in Newport, AR to Thomas and Stella Morgan. She enjoyed being around her family, especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sue will always be fondly remembered for her loving ways to her...
Johnise Diann Vest
Nov 30, 2023
Johnise Diann Vest was born September 14, 1967, in Baton Rouge, LA. to Jackie and Johnny Hargrove.
She lived the majority of her life in Moss Bluff, where she raised her family with her beloved husband Stan. While Stan worked to support the family, she remained home to raise their two daughters, Dani and Sadie Jo. Above all, family was...
Rosemary Halley Whitmire
Nov 29, 2023
Rosemary Halley Whitmire died in a local hospital, with her loving family at her side. She was welcomed into heaven by her Savior and her husband James A. Whitmire on November 29, 2023.
Born to John Henry Halley and Alice Virginia Da Mour Halley in Bastrop, Louisiana, Mrs. Whitmire graduated in 1959 from Westlake High School. She worked in various...
Pansy Gene Skipper
Nov 29, 2023
Pansy Goodeaux Skipper, 91, of Lake Charles, passed away at 8:30 AM on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 in the comfort of her home.
Mrs. Skipper was born on March 8, 1932 in DeRidder where she was raised and graduated from DeRidder High School. She married Bobby Jo Skipper in 1952, and they moved to Lake Charles in the mid 1950’s....
Daphne May Arnaud
Nov 29, 2023
Daphne Arnaud, 84 of Sulphur, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in England, on August 7, 1939.
Daphne loved spending time with her family and cherished every moment with her grandkids. She was proud of her British heritage and enjoyed a nice cup of tea while reading about and keeping up...
Harry Lee Mcmillin
Nov 28, 2023
Harry Lee McMillin, 82 of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
He was the fifth of six children born to the late Russell and Dorothy McMillin. He was born November 2, 1941 in Lake Charles, LA.
He grew up in Welsh and attended Welsh Schools, then moved to Lake Charles where he worked in banking until...
Emily Lejeune
Nov 27, 2023
We mourn the loss yet celebrate the remarkable century-long journey of Emily Mary LeJeune, our beloved Little Maw Maw. She passed away peacefully on November 27, 2023 at the age of 100 with her daughters Gloria and Jennifer by her side. Emily was born in Branch, LA, on October 26, 1923, to Letecia Matte and Ulysse R. Meche.
She is...
