Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
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...
Patricia Anne Moore
Jun 28, 2021
Patricia Anne Moore died in the early morning of June 28, 2021, falling asleep peacefully in her chair. She was born Patricia Anne Landry on January 23, 1939. She is preceded in death by her husband of nearly 38 years, Billy Wayne Moore; her daughter Geralyn who died shortly after birth; her son Brian Kevin Moore; her parents Gustave Dalton...
Genita Cotten
Jun 27, 2021
Genita Cotten, 77 of Sulphur, LA was called home on Sunday, June 27, 2021.
She was born in Jena, LA on August 22, 1943 to Shell G. and Mary Gladys Flowers.
She graduated from Jena High School, Class of 1962. It was while she traveled with her husband for work that it brought her to Sulphur, and it became her...
Michael Lawrence Sowell
Jun 27, 2021
“So, God Made A Farmer”
Michael Lawrence Sowell, 54, of Lacassine passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Sowell was a native of Kilbourne, LA, lived most of his life in North Louisiana and in 2006 made Lacassine, LA his home. He was a graduate of Kilbourne High School where he was a talented...
Hope Guillotte
Jun 26, 2021
Edlynn Hope Guillotte, 86, of Moss Bluff stepped into Heaven at 2:35 AM on Saturday, June 26, 2021 in a local hospital following a brief illness.
Ms. Guillotte was born on November 15, 1934 in Alexandria where she was a graduate of Bolton High School. In 1952 she moved to Lake Charles for a short time before marrying and becoming...
William Percy Sutton
Jun 26, 2021
William Percy Sutton, 90, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at his daughter’s residence in Pineville, LA.
Mr. Sutton was born August 2, 1930 in Loxley, AL. Bill was the oldest of eleven children. He was a wonderful son and brother, a loving husband, son-in-law, father and grandfather, a loyal friend and coworker. His...
John Carroll Hebert
Jun 25, 2021
John Carroll Hebert, 94, died 9:00 AM, Friday, June 25, 2021. He spent his last days in the company of beautiful women. His four daughters made sure one of them visited him every day, doting on him and bringing him sweet treats. Even in his dreams, the love of his life visited him just before his death.
Johnny loved God...
Randal M. Owen
Jun 25, 2021
Randal Morris Owen passed away June 25, 2021 at home in Lake Charles, LA at the age of 81.
He was born on September 8, 1939 in Childress, TX to Foy C. and Pearl Storey Owen. He grew up in Childress, TX, and graduated from Childress High School. He met the love of his life, Patti Foster at a...
Glenn Bellon
Jun 25, 2021
Nathan Glenn Bellon, 71, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Bellon was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He began his career as a Millwright for Carpenter’s Local Union 1476 where he worked for twenty-three years before his move to Westlake Polymers where he retired as a supervisor with twenty-three...
Kevin John Ackley
Jun 24, 2021
Kevin John Ackley, 62, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully, Thursday, June 24, 2021 after a long battle with early-onset dementia.
Mr. Ackley was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of St. Louis Catholic High School. He and his brothers ran the family business, Custom Carpet Service, for many years in North Lake Charles. Mr. Ackley...
Yvonne Vidrine Verrette
Jun 24, 2021
Yvonne Vidrine Verrette, 90, of Cave City, AR passed away at 12:40 AM on Thursday, June 24, 2021 in a Batesville, AR hospital.
Mrs. Verrette was born on May 12, 1931 in Ville Platte, LA. She grew up in Vidrine, LA, which was founded by her uncle Dr. Julius Vidrine and graduated from Vidrine High. After marrying Leroy Verrette on...
Lorrie Oelze Bonnette
Jun 24, 2021
Lorrie Oelze Bonnette, 56, of Roanoke, LA passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021.
Mrs. Bonnette was a native of Hardinsburg, KY, lived most of her life in the Meade - Breckinridge County areas and periodically made Southwest Louisiana her home. She returned three years ago to Roanoke to reunite with her first love and soul mate, Ronald. Upon her return,...
Howard M. Sonnier
Jun 23, 2021
Howard M. Sonnier, 66, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on June 23, 2021 in his residence.
Born December 28, 1954 in Lake Charles, LA, Howard lived a number of years in Baton Rouge, before returning to home to Lake Charles. He worked in the construction industry his entire career and later as a Safety Coordinator. He was a member...
Pamela Dionne
Jun 23, 2021
Pamela Dionne, 75, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 3:40 AM on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 in her residence.
Born April 30, 1946, Mrs. Dionne was raised in Westlake, LA and has lived in Lake Charles, LA most of her adult life. She was educated at Sowela Technical School and retired from Lakeside Bank as the head of Bookkeeping,...
Scott Anthony Dugas
Jun 23, 2021
Scott Anthony Dugas, a lifelong Sulphur resident, lost his battle with cancer on the morning of Wednesday, June 23, 2021. He was 58 years old.
Scott was born on October 1, 1962, the fifth of the six children of Melvin and Snooks Dugas. He was a dedicated cowboy, loving nothing more than riding through the pastures tending his cattle. His...
Andy Romero
Jun 22, 2021
Andy Romero, the love of Sandy Romero’s life for 36 years, was lovingly carried away in the arms of Jesus on June 22, 2021. He was surrounded by Sandy, his daughter Tonya Kopecky (Tim), his granddaughter Amber Harvey (Brian), his sister in law Kat Abshire (Bill), his friend Arnold Kopecky and the other beautiful girl who stole his heart, his...
Brett William Teeter
Jun 22, 2021
Brett William Teeter received his angel wings on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, surrounded by his loving family and a few of his close friends. For several years he battled life’s challenges with courage and quiet dignity.
Brett was a loving and loyal son to his mother, GiGi Kuehn Teeter, and father, Tim Teeter. He was so proud of and dearly...
Michael Wayne Reed
Jun 22, 2021
Michael Wayne “Mike” Reed, 76, was called to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born to William “Billy” Reed and Martha Ready Reed in Brookhaven, Mississippi, Mike was a 1963 graduate of Brookhaven High School. He served his country in the United States Army Reserves and worked for W. R. Grace for...
