Arthur Leslie
June 11, 1928 - - January 17, 2020
Arthur Earl “PeeWee” Leslie, Sr., 91, a resident of Lake Charles passed from this life on January 17, 2020 in the comfort of his home.
PeeWee as he was most commonly known was a devout catholic and was the lead usher at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church’s 4:00 PM Mass until he was no longer able to attend. PeeWee served with honor in the United States Navy. He was an ele ...
Jerrid Smeal
December 03, 1938 - - January 16, 2020
Jerrid “Captain Dutch” Smeal - a.k.a. Dar’s Cappy- passed peacefully and surrounded by loved ones in his home in Lake Charles. LA on January 16, 2020 at the age of 81.
Dutch is survived by his wife Darlene, brother Bruce, children Cory and Peter, and teeming scores of adoring friends and fans whom he utterly charmed over the last eight decades. He is preceded in death by ...
Diana Granger
October 06, 1960 - - January 13, 2020
Diana Faye Granger a resident of Lake Charles passed from this life on January 13, 2020 in a local hospital at the age of 69.
Ms. Granger was an educator within southwest Louisiana for many years. She loved children and educating others. She was passionate about crafting and caring for her faithful K9 companion, Joy.
She is preceded in death by her parents Hilton Joseph and ...
Beverly Higginbotham
December 31, 2019
Beverly A. Higginbotham passed from this life on December 31, 2019 in a local hospital surrounded by her loving family at the age of 67.
Beverly was born on August 28, 1952 to Dalton and Goldie Trahan/Elias T. Breaux. She is preceded in death by her parents. Sister, Loyce Trahan and brothers, Oddley, E.J. and Rodney. She was the general manager for Zee Medical for over 39 Ye ...
Bobby Smith
June 16, 1986 - - December 29, 2019
Bobby Dee Smith, 33, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on December 29, 2019.
Mr. Smith was a loving son and nephew. He was very mild mannered, always respectful of other people and especially to his mother. He was devoted to his family and his friends and possessed a certain unwavering loyalty to them. Bobby was a gun and an antique car enthusiast. He loved hi ...
Michael Dorociak Sr
December 31, 1964 - - December 24, 2019
Michael James Dorociak, Sr. passed peacefully from this life on December 24, 2019 at the age 54.
Michael was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and devoted friend. He was an unabashed Dallas Cowboys Fan. He loved being at Toledo Bend, playing 8 Ball Pool, fishing, and quoting Seinfeld and the Big Bang Theory.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Leo an ...
Jeffery Smiley
October 17, 1963 - - December 23, 2019
Jeffery Dale Smiley passed from this life on December 23, 2019 in a Lafayette hospital at the age of 56.
“Smiley” as he was known by almost everyone was a loving and adoring husband and grandfather. He loved fishing and working in his yard. Jeffery’s last name fit him well as he always had a smile on his face and a warm welcoming personality. Smiley was generous to a fau ...
Calvin Davis
January 15, 1957 - - December 21, 2019
Calvin Dale Davis, Sr. passed from this life on December 21, 2019 in the comfort of his home at the age of 62.
He owned and operated Good Old Boys Roofing and Remodeling for many years. He was known as “Daddy Davis” by many or “Uncle Buck” by his nieces and nephews. He was a perfectionist by nature and strove daily to exceed the expectations of his customers. Mr. Calvin ...
Freda Audas
January 02, 1947 - - December 16, 2019
Freda Chapman Audas, 72, of Lake Charles passed away on December 16, 2019 peacefully with family by her side.
Under the direction of Lakeside Funeral Home, A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Margaret Catholic Church in Lake Charles on Thursday, December 19th at 10:00 AM with The Very Reverend Marcus Johnson officiating. Interment will take place in LeBlanc cemetery ...
Joseph LeFevre
January 03, 1942 - - December 16, 2019
Joseph C. LeFevre, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, died of lung cancer on December 16, 2019 in Lake Charles, La. He was born January 3, 1942 in Ft. Recovery, Ohio. Joseph was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 39 years, Mary Theresa Howard LeFevre, by his father Henry Philip LeFevre, his mother Agnes Steinbrunner LeFevre, and brother Henry (Bud) LeFevre. He is survive ...
