Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Jerry Dean Miles
Jul 9, 2021
Jerry Dean Miles was born on June 3, 1936, to the late Wilbur David and Carrie Alice Miles. He passed away on July 9, 2021 at the age of 85.Â
He was a graduate of Port Sulphur High School and attended the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette where he studied Petroleum Engineering. Â He was an avid sports enthusiast...
Brigitte Derouen Shows
Jul 9, 2021
Brigitte Derouen Shows was called home to the Lord recently at the age of 51. She was born on May 18, 1970 in Lake Charles. Brigitte was a beautiful, creative free spirit who left us too soon.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, July 31, 2021 at The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, located at 715 Kirkman...
Kimberly Nicole Brady
Jul 8, 2021
Iowa ~ Kimberly Nicole Brady, born on February 9, 1997, in Lake Charles, daughter of Tony and Belinda (Bean) Brady, passed away July 8, 2021, at the age of 24. Kimberly enjoyed singing, listening to music, swimming, and buddy ball. She was a graduate of Iowa High School. She is preceded in death by her brother, Joshua Brady; maternal grandfather,...
Cathy Reeves
Jul 7, 2021
Mary Catherine “Cathy” Lisotta Reeves, 66, of Lake Charles, passed away at a local hospice facility on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.
Cathy was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and an alumnus of LaGrange High School. She enjoyed a long career in banking and financial services and held a variety of positions with First National Bank, Bank One, Chase, and...
Benny Leon Miller
Jul 7, 2021
Iowa – Benny Leon Miller, born on March 18, 1952, son of the late J. C. and Alberta (Delahoussaye) Miller, passed away in his residence after a lengthy illness, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at the age of 69. Benny, a 1970 graduate of Lacassine High, attended McNeese State University. He owned and operated Miller...
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.Â
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.Â
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. Â
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...
