Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
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...
John Cooper Guidry
Jul 6, 2021
Iowa – John Cooper Guidry, born in Lake Charles on November 4, 1990, son of Vic and Lana (Benoit) Guidry, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at the age of 30. John, a graduate of Iowa High School and Sowela Technical Community College as a draftsman. Ever the life of the party, he loved being with his family and friends....
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...
Stephen Waddell Farque
Jul 5, 2021
Lake Charles – Stephen Waddell Farque, born on July 5, 1966, son of the late James Farque, Jr. and Freddie Jo (Brantley) Farque, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021, at the age of 55. Waddell as he was known, was a graduate of Lake Charles High and was a shop supervisor for Resinsystems. Ever the life of the party, he...
Vera Joy Mallett
Jul 5, 2021
“I Can Dance” “I am Perfect” Welsh – Vera Joy Mallett, born in Welsh on March 20, 1943, daughter of the late Lucien and Bertha (Oliver) Ardoin, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021, at the age of 78. Joy, a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors, loved playing video games, eating crawfish & crabs and dancing. “I Can...
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...
Julia Faye Humphery
Jul 4, 2021
LeBleu Settlement ~ Julia Faye Humphery, born on April 8, 1954, daughter of the late Paul Elston and Julia (Lee) Ogea, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at the age of 67. Faye, a graduate of Iowa High School, worked for over 30 years for the Calcasieu Parish Juvenile Justice. She was a member...
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...
Henry "Butch" Cooke
Jul 3, 2021
Henry “Butch” Cooke, 82, passed away on July 3rd. He was born to Henry and Adeline Cooke in Lake Charles Louisiana on September 17th, 1939. He was raised in Iowa, LA and graduated from Iowa High School in 1957. Butch was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Iowa and a member of the United Methodist Men. He...
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...
Casey Ray Bragg
Jul 2, 2021
Casey Ray Bragg, born on April 8, 1992 in Lake Charles, son of Tony Ray Bragg and Debra Carroll, passed away July 2, 2021, at the age of 29. Casey, a graduate of Lake Charles Christian Academy and Sowela Technical, worked for Dow Chemical in Beaumont, Texas. He was an avid bowler, but most of all, Casey loved God with...
Edward Glenn Fontenot
Jul 1, 2021
Iowa – Edward Glenn Fontenot, born on December 6, 1948, son of Chester and Cecile (Duplechin) Fontenot, passed away in his residence on July 1, 2021, at the age of 73. Edward was a graduate of DeRidder High School and a member of First UPC of Iowa. He was a self-employed carpenter. He enjoyed fishing and going to flea markets...
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...
