Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Elwanda Fontenot
Jul 12, 2020
Elwanda Mary Fontenot, 78, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2020 with her loving husband, Allen Fontenot, by her side.
She was born on June 4, 1942 in Ville Platte, LA to Russell and Beulah Billedeaux Soileau. She graduated from LaGrange Senior High School in Lake Charles, and married her high school sweetheart, Allen Fontenot. She...
Kenneth Wayne Dupin
Jul 12, 2020
Kenneth Wayne Dupin, 62, of Lake Charles, died Sunday after a brief illness.
He was born in Lake Charles and spent most of his life in Westlake, graduating from Westlake High School. He was owner and Operator of KenWay Trucking Co., LLC. Mr. Dupin was a member of the NRA.
Kenneth loved to travel and had been in every state...
Roger J. Rosteet, Jr.
Jul 12, 2020
Roger John Rosteet, Jr., 74 years of age, passed away July 12, 2020 in the comfort of his home. He was born and raised in Lake Charles, lived in the neighborhood where he was raised and attended St. Henry’s Catholic Church. He was a graduate of Lake Charles High School and proudly served in the United States Marine Corp in...
Guy F. Williams
Jul 12, 2020
Guy F. Williams, 89, of Lake Charles, La. Went peacefully to his heavenly home on Sunday, July 12, 2020.
Guy was born on July 22, 1930 in Hornbeck, La. He was a 1947 graduate of Hornbeck High School. He was an Air Force Veteran and a devoted member and respected deacon at Trinity Baptist Church.
Guy’s life was full. He...
Teddy Simon
Jul 12, 2020
Teddy James Simon, 61, of Sulphur, LA passed away in July of 2020.
Teddy was born on February 8th, 1959 in Sulphur, LA to Whitney and Elsie Simon.
Teddy was known most for being a jack of all trades tinkering and fixing everything that needed attention. He enjoyed being around friends and family the most, having a good time everywhere...
Darnell Wayne Holloway, Jr.
Jul 11, 2020
Darnell Wayne Holloway, Jr., 43, transitioned from his life Saturday, July 11, 2020 from Harbor Hospice. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles.
He was born to Patricia “Lynn” LaFleur Elie and Darnell Wayne Holloway, Sr. on October 3, 1976. He was the oldest of three children. Darnell was a 1998 graduate of Alfred M. Barbe High School. He...
Percy Joseph Sonnier
Jul 10, 2020
Percy Joseph Sonnier, 84, of Sulphur, LA passed away on July 10, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.
Percy was born on September 15, 1935 in Rayne, LA to Lemus and Eunice Sonnier. He loved fishing, wood working, and being around friends and family, especially his loving neighbors. He proudly served our country in United States Air Force and retired...
Raymond Clinton Oates
Jul 10, 2020
Raymond Clinton Oates, 89, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Friday, July 10, 2020.
He was born on October 31, 1930 in San Antonio, Texas to Delbert and Althea Oates.
He will be remembered as a loving father and grandfather who enjoyed life and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed traveling and was...
Shirley Hermann
Jul 10, 2020
Shirley Elizabeth Hermann, 90, passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, July 10, 2020.
She was born on January 16, 1930 to William and Rose Francis in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, and crafts.
Those left to...
Louise Christman
Jul 10, 2020
Louise Cornay Christman entered eternal life on July 10, 2020.
Louise was born in 1933 in Shreveport and grew up in Lake Charles and Lafayette. Her parents were Howard and Louise (nee Bossier) Cornay. The second youngest of five children, she remained close to her brothers, Howard, Clement, Louis, and Hugh, throughout her life. At the age of nine, when...
Kaylee Helen Ann Richard
Jul 9, 2020
Kaylee Helen Ann Richard (or if you had asked her, Kaylee Ann Richard) is now dancing in her eternal home as of July 9, 2020, at the precious age of 21. She made her grand entrance on Earth December 22, 1998, and grew up as a proud little Southern Belle in Sulphur, Louisiana, always surrounded by loving family and friends. ...
Charline Broussard
Jul 9, 2020
Charline “Salemah” Broussard, 78, of Lake Charles, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 at a local hospital. Charline was born on March 4, 1942, in Lake Charles, to the late Hattie and Eddie Broussard, Sr.
Charline “Salemah” was a graduate of WO Boston High School in Lake Charles and attained her Associates Degree in nursing from Sowela Tech of Lake...
Edna Norris
Jul 9, 2020
Edna Norris, 53, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 in a local hospital.
She was born on September 24, 1966 in Lake Charles, LA to Abbie and Mary Higginbotham. She was a faithful member of the Salvation Army Church. She enjoyed coloring, listening to her old records from the 70’s and 80’s, crocheting, and spending time with her family, especially...
Norma Price Istre
Jul 9, 2020
Norma Price Istre, 84, of Lake Charles, passed away on July 9, 2020 in a local healthcare facility.
Mrs. Istre was born to William Murphy Price and Zelmetta Massey Price on September 15, 1935 in Port Barre, Louisiana. Norma graduated from Sulphur High School. She was the first female bus driver for Calcasieu Parish and also drove a school bus...
Henry Bowdon, Jr.
Jul 9, 2020
Joseph Henry Bowdon, Jr., son of Dr. and Mrs. J. Henry Bowdon, was born in Jackson, LA, April 21, 1927. Rev. Bowdon graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1944. He then attended McNeese State College, two years before receiving his B.A. degree from Centenary College in June of 1949. While at Centenary he was a member of the Centenary...
Mary Wyline Doucet
Jul 8, 2020
Mary Wyline Doucet, 83, of Carlyss, LA passed away at Lake Memorial Hospital on July 8, 2020.
Mary was born on July 3, 1937 in Mamou, LA to Tanzy and Elsie Guillory. She graduated from St. Charles Academy in 1955 and was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church. She was known for never meeting a stranger. She enjoyed preserving...
Sara Greathouse Brasher
Jul 8, 2020
Sara Greathouse Brasher, age 92, joined her loving husband Philo Brasher in heaven on July 8, 2020. She is currently assisting St. Peter in giving flowers to all the souls following her.
She is deeply mourned by her daughters Phyllis, Diane Stutes and husband Terry, Rebecca and husband Joseph Doumit, her grandson Ryan Fugitt and his wife Andrea DeGotari,...
James Craig Lequeux
Jul 8, 2020
James Craig LeQueux, 42, of Sulphur, LA passed away on July 8, 2020 in a local hospital.
James was born on March 30, 1978 in Sulphur, LA to Robert and Gay LeQueux.
James enjoyed being around family and friends, watching Nascar, and playing in pool tournaments. He also enjoyed talking on the CB Radio and his handle was HEARTATTACK.
Those...
Louella Broussard
Jul 7, 2020
Louella Broussard, 81, of Lake Charles, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020. She was born on August 8, 1938 in Lake Charles to Relise and Clenise Reed Guillory.
Mrs. Broussard was a 1956 graduate of LaGrange High School. She was a homemaker who dearly loved her family. She enjoyed reading, playing cards, and fishing. As one of Jehovah’s Witness’s she...
