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...
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...
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...