Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Jerry Dean Miles
Jul 9, 2021
Jerry Dean Miles was born on June 3, 1936, to the late Wilbur David and Carrie Alice Miles. He passed away on July 9, 2021 at the age of 85.
He was a graduate of Port Sulphur High School and attended the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette where he studied Petroleum Engineering. He was an avid sports enthusiast...
Brigitte Derouen Shows
Jul 9, 2021
Brigitte Derouen Shows was called home to the Lord recently at the age of 51. She was born on May 18, 1970 in Lake Charles. Brigitte was a beautiful, creative free spirit who left us too soon.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, July 31, 2021 at The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, located at 715 Kirkman...
Cathy Reeves
Jul 7, 2021
Mary Catherine “Cathy” Lisotta Reeves, 66, of Lake Charles, passed away at a local hospice facility on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.
Cathy was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and an alumnus of LaGrange High School. She enjoyed a long career in banking and financial services and held a variety of positions with First National Bank, Bank One, Chase, and...
Matthew Robert "Matt" Sadler
Jul 7, 2021
Matthew Robert “Matt” Sadler, 39, of Sulphur, LA went to be with the Lord and his precious dog, Lilly on July 7, 2021. Those who truly knew him, knew that although on the outside he was rough and tough, on the inside was a gentle soul. He was full of love, even if he didn’t know how to show it...
James Richard "Jim" Carpenter
Jul 7, 2021
James Richard “Jim” Carpenter, 85, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, in a Winnfield, LA care facility.
Mr. Carpenter was born in Crowley, LA on February 13, 1936, to Effie Hebert Carpenter and William Murray Carpenter, Sr., the family then moving to Lake Charles. He graduated from Landry High School in 1955. He attended McNeese...
Wanda Marie Morris
Jul 7, 2021
Wanda Marie Morris passed away July 7, 2021 at home in Lake Charles, LA at the age of 59.
She was born on July 29, 1961 in Lake Charles to Lawrence and Janet Neighly LeBlanc. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, and attended Grand Lake High School. She will be remembered as the manager of Ms. Burger...
Lavonne Swopes Holcomb
Jul 7, 2021
Memorial services for Ms. LaVonne Swopes Holcomb, 80, of Jennings will be held on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Moss Bluff.
Memorial visitation will begin on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. and continue until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m.
Ms. Holcomb was born in Kaw City, Oklahoma late...
Shonnie Lou Taylor
Jul 6, 2021
Shonnie L. Aisenbrey Taylor, 63, of Lake Charles passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 in a local hospital.
Ms. Taylor was born June 12, 1958 in Albuquerque, NM to Carroll E. Thompson and Ruby Cherry Johnson. She lived most of her life Rye, TX, her home base, as she traveled the country with her experience and wealth of knowledge in...
Greg Sonnier
Jul 6, 2021
Gregory Paul Sonnier, 59, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. He was born September 17, 1961 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Greg graduated from Sulphur High School in 1979 and attended McNeese State University. He worked many years in the Gulf of Mexico on various platforms as an electrician and Offshore Installation Manager. He also worked in the...
Donald A Vincent
Jul 5, 2021
Donald Antoine Vincent was born April 17, 1953, to the late Ernest and Mary Ashy Vincent of Lake Charles, Louisiana. He passed away on July 5, 2021, at the age of 68.
He was a 1971 graduate of Lake Charles High. He was awarded a track scholarship to McNeese State University and graduated in 1976. He was married to Janelle...
Noah Christopher Guillory
Jul 4, 2021
Noah Christopher Guillory, 19, of Lake Charles passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021.
Noah was born on February 27, 2002, in Lake Charles where he lived all of his life and attended Barbe High School. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church where he participated in the Epic Weekend, Wednesday Night Live, and Upward Basketball.
He was...
James Edward Lowe
Jul 4, 2021
James Edward Lowe,84, of Vinton, LA passed away in Crockett, TX on July 4, 2021.
James was born on April 18, 1937, in Delhi, LA to John and Vera Lowe. He enjoyed watching Dale Earnhardt and Nascar. James worked in the Petro Chemical Industry all of his life and retired from Certainteed after many years of service. He was...
Patrinella Johnson
Jul 4, 2021
Patrinella Chantlin Johnson died on Sunday, July 4, 2021, in her residence. She was the second oldest child born to Clarence and Viola Chantlin on November 13, 1950, in Lafayette, LA. She attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic school and graduated from Sam Houston High School. She was married to the late Vernon Ray Johnson.
Pat enjoyed family celebrations...
Bill Hartley
Jul 3, 2021
William John Hartley passed away Saturday, July 3 at the age of 90 years. Raised in New York City, “Bill” spent his childhood and teen years surrounded by his parents and relatives, who were on Broadway and in Ziegfeld Follies. From this, he learned the art of acting and became a consummate entertainer, spending four years in the Airforce bringing...
Stella Mae Breaux
Jul 2, 2021
Stella Mae Breaux, 93, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away peacefully at 9:12 AM on Friday, July 2, 2021 in a local hospital.
Ms. Breaux was born May 7, 1928 in Lake Charles, LA. She had a great love for her family, had a very giving heart and enjoyed spending time with family and friends, along with occasional trips to...
Christine Marie Pruden
Jun 30, 2021
Christine Marie Pruden, 75, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Pruden was born January 17, 1946 to Wilton and Margaret (Chase) Clifton in National City, CA. She enjoyed cooking for her family and friends and working in her garden.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 43 years, James Stanley Pruden; children, Annette...
Gilmer James Duhon
Jun 30, 2021
Mr. Gilmer James Duhon, 79, of Sulphur passed away at 12:49 PM, Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in local hospital.
Mr. Duhon was a native of Lake Charles and lived in the Lake Charles-Sulphur area all his life. He was the owner/operator of Duhon’s Muffler Repair. He enjoyed the Dallas Cowboys, camping, building fires, and gambling with his wife.
He is...
Charles "Cj" Manuel Jr.
Jun 30, 2021
Charles “CJ” Manuel, Jr., 32, of Lake Charles passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, in Lake Charles.
CJ was born on December 13, 1988, in Lake Charles where he currently resided. He was a deputy for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office for nearly 10 years. CJ was currently the manager of the tire and battery department for Sam’s Club. ...
David "Dave" Ratliff
Jun 30, 2021
Dave Terrell Ratliff, 70, of Sweet Lake, passed away at his home, with his family by his side, on Wednesday June 30, 2021.
Dave was a native of Monahans, Texas, raised in Jal, New Mexico and was a long-time resident of Sweet Lake. He retired from the oilfield, where he provided technical support to the workers of the rigs. Dave...
Hilton C. Ardoin
Jun 29, 2021
Hilton C. Ardoin, 79, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 in his residence. He was born December 31, 1941 to Hadley and Dula (Bertrand) Ardoin in Basile, La and moved to the Lake Charles area around 1960. Hilton was an avid reader and an excellent Cajun cook. He enjoyed watching horse races and especially spending time with his family...
