Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Carolyn Angelo
May 11, 2021
Carolyn Golemon Angelo, 71, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. She was born September 9, 1949 to Millard and Myrtle Golemon in Lake Charles, LA. She grew up in Lake Charles and graduated from LaGrange High School in 1967.
She later attended McNeese State University and was a dedicated member of University United Methodist Church. She devoted 37 years...
Dustin Ryan Vincent
May 11, 2021
Dustin Ryan Vincent, 27, of Sulphur passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in a Lafayette Hospital.
Dustin took great pride in fixing mechanical and electrical items that were broken or discarded. He enjoyed fishing, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his children. He will be remembered for his kind heart, and willingness to always lend...
William Paul Holleman
May 9, 2021
William Paul Holleman, 74, of Lake Charles passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 in his residence.
Bill was born on June 14, 1946 in Lake Charles to the late Elnora Barrilleaux Holleman and the late Henry George Holleman. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School before moving to Napa, CA. It was there that he had his children,...
Hubert Domingue
May 8, 2021
Hubert Camille Domingue “Papa”, 73, was born November 27, 1947 to Ellis and Edmae Domingue. He passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 in the presence of his wife and children. Hubert graduated in 1967 from LaGrange High School where he played football and ran track. He retired from Olin/Lyondell Corporation in 2005. He worked as a maintenance boilermaker for...
Renee Belaire Terrell
May 7, 2021
Renee’ Belaire Terrell, 78, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on Friday May 7, 2021 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family.
Renee’ was a native and life-long resident of Lake Charles. She was a homemaker and very active in the community, having served on the Board of Directors for CARC and American Heart Association of Southwest...
Barbara Ann Comeaux Hand
May 7, 2021
Barbara Ann Comeaux Hand, 79, of Carlyss passed away at 10:58 AM, Friday, May 7, 2021 in her residence. She was a native of Jennings, born to Eldridge and Nanette Comeaux living in the Sulphur area most of her life. Mrs. Hand was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband Jerry Hand of Carlyss;...
Mary Alice Brouhard
May 7, 2021
Mary Alice Heard Brouhard, 75, of Lake Charles, LA died on Friday, May 7, 2021 at her daughter’s residence.
Mrs. Brouhard was born December 4, 1945 in Lake Charles, LA, where she was a lifelong resident. She was a 1963 graduate of Lake Charles High School, graduated from McNeese State University with two master’s degrees in Business and English...
Joyce Hupperich
May 7, 2021
On March 28, 1948, Clarence and Verna Mae Sonnier welcomed Joyce Ann Hupperich into their loving family. She was one of five children and was born in Jennings, LA.
She grew up in the Iowa area and attended Iowa High School. She possessed a free spirit but felt the calling to serve her Lord and Savior. She lived a simple...
Curtis Eugene Sallier
May 7, 2021
Curtis Eugene Sallier, 53, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 in Baton Rouge, LA.
Curtis was born on November 29, 1967 to Jimmy and Mary Sallier in Klamath Falls, Oregon. He will always be known for playing guitar, writing songs, and writing poems. Curtis enjoyed being around his family and working in the construction industry in Louisiana most of...
Garrett Blaine Ryder, Md
May 7, 2021
Garrett Blaine Ryder, MD, 57, of Lake Charles was welcomed Home by his Lord Jesus on Friday May 7, 2021 in Lake Charles following a brief illness.
Garrett was born in Philadelphia, PA and was raised in Shreveport. He completed his undergraduate studies at Baylor University where he met his wife Angela, also of Shreveport. He received his medical degree...
Bernice Marie Bertrand
May 6, 2021
Bernice Beaugh Bertrand, 85 of Lake Charles, LA was called Home on Thursday, May 6, 2021.
Herbert and Belcy Beaugh welcomed her into this world on May 26, 1935 in Holmwood, LA. As one of seven children, her love of family was instilled at a young age.
She was a lifelong faithful member of St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, a faith...
Clay Barrett
May 6, 2021
James Clayton Barrett, 43, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 12:02 PM on Thursday, May 6, 2021 in a local hospital.
Clay was born January 16, 1978 in Magnolia, MS and was raised in McComb, MS. He was a 1996 graduate of North Pike Senior High School and received his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and Law from Ole Miss,...
Marian Materne Morgan
May 5, 2021
Marian Materne Morgan, 77, died on May 5th, 2021 in Lake Charles, surrounded by her family. Marian, known lovingly by her family as Teedie or Slim or Mimi, was a sweet and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher and friend. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and gave generously to her community. She attended St. Charles Academy, where...
Michael (Mike) James Ellender, Sr.
May 3, 2021
Michael (Mike) James Ellender, Sr., 70, of Sulphur, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 03, 2021 in Lake Charles, LA.
Michael Ellender was a native and longtime resident of Sulphur, LA. He was a graduate of Sulphur High School and retired from the US Army. Michael enjoyed playing bingo, dancing and spending time with his family and friends. Family was...
Larry Lee Starr
May 2, 2021
Larry Lee Starr, 86 of Lake Charles, LA completed his final flight to join his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 2, 2021.
He was one of two children born to Elvin and Ruth Starr in Stanton, Texas on October 27, 1934.
He grew up on the Dallas area, attending Dallas High School. His love of man and country were...
Eric L. Carlin, Jr.
May 1, 2021
Eric had many loves in his life.
His life with Kellie was spent fishing, wrestling, enjoying gathering at events with 337 Outkast PMA Auto Club which he was a member of. He also enjoyed playing games with family (even though they cheated and still lost). Their Greatest Love was time spent with their children and grandchildren to which there were...
Paul O. Venable
Apr 30, 2021
Paul Oliziem Venable, 62, of Westlake passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Venable was a lifelong resident of Westlake, LA. He was a 1976 graduate of Westlake High School and shortly thereafter began Barber College studies in Benton, LA. He worked as a Barber for over forty years, primarily at Pousson’s Barber Shop...
Lowana Gay Viator
Apr 30, 2021
Lowana Gay Parker Viator, 65, of Lake Charles passed away at 3:06 PM on Friday, April 30, 2021 in her residence.
Mrs. Viator was born on January 5, 1956 in Lake Charles where she lived all of her life.
Survivors include her son, Stephen Viator of Orange, TX; and siblings, Sheryl Reeves of Bell City, George Parker of Moss Bluff,...
