Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Chester Paul Menard
Sep 30, 2019
Chester Paul Menard, 86, of Lake Charles, LA, died at on Monday, September 30, 2019 in a local hospital.
Mr. Menard was born in Youngsville, LA to Gustave and Ouida Peltier Menard. He served nearly three years in the United States National Guard. He was blessed to have been married twice to two lovely ladies, Lelia Broussard Menard, and Eula...
Devaney Rechelle Benton
Sep 29, 2019
Devaney Rechelle Ardoin Miller Benton, 41, of Lake Charles passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019 in a local hospital.
Devaney was born on March 5, 1978 in Lake Charles to Gina (Andrus) Miller and David Ardoin. She attended Iowa High School where she was an outstanding cheerleader and was elected to be on the homecoming court. Devaney was outgoing...
Amos "Buddy" Moore
Sep 28, 2019
Amos “Buddy” Moore, 59, passed away at his residence on Saturday, September 28, 2019.
He was born on July 23, 1960 in Sulphur, LA to Harvey and Betty Moore.
He was a hard-working man who traveled the world working as a supervisor in the oilfield for many years. He enjoyed watching the New Orleans Saints and LSU and Texas Longhorn...
Amos Mitchell Thomas
Sep 28, 2019
Amos Mitchell Thomas, 85, of Big Lake, died at 9:40 AM on Saturday, September 28, 2019 in his home with his loving family at his side.
Mr. Thomas was a lifelong resident of Grand Lake, attended Grand Lake High School and a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. He Faithfully served his country by enlisting in the...
Lillia "Shuney" Breaux
Sep 27, 2019
Lillia Marie “Shuney” Breaux, 79, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 8:20 PM on Friday, September 27, 2019 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Breaux was born in Lake Charles, where she was a graduate of LaGrange High School. She was a member of St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church. Mrs. Breaux enjoyed cooking and loved to spend time with her...
Nancy Kuffel
Sep 27, 2019
Nancy Morton Kuffel died peacefully in her home in Lake Charles on Friday, September 27, 2019 surrounded by loved ones.
Nancy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Morton on September 10, 1926 in Burnby, B.C. She graduated from King Edward School in Vancouver, B.C. She joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and was stationed in France where she...
Sheila S. Hidalgo
Sep 26, 2019
Sheila Streva Hidalgo, age 50, of Orange, TX gained her angel wings on September 26, 2019 at 12:30p in the comfort of her brother’s home in Lake Charles, LA after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer.
Sheila was the fourth child born to Frank and Novie Streva, on October 16, 1968 in Lake Charles, LA. She graduated...
Melvin Charles Barrilleaux
Sep 26, 2019
Melvin Charles Barrilleaux, 86, of Sulphur passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019 in a local hospital. He worked and retired from Otis Engineering after 34 years of service. Melvin proudly served his country in the U S Army Corp of Engineers. He loved being a jokester, watching sports and being with his family.
Melvin is survived by his children,...
Robert Jay Dickens
Sep 26, 2019
Robert Jay Dickens, 71, of Sulphur, LA died September 26, 2019.
Robert was born on December 25, 1947 in Oakdale, LA to JC and Lucy Dickens. He enjoyed fishing, watching football, and nascar. He was a truck driver most of his life.
Those left to cherish his memory are his four children, Jeremy Dickens and wife Ilene of Deridder, LA,...
Archie A. Cline Jr.
Sep 23, 2019
Archie Arvil Cline, Jr. (Papaw and Old Papaw), 91 of Westlake La. Went to be with his Lord on September 23, 2019.
Archie was born on December 4th, 1927 in Smackover, AR. Archie attended LSU and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from McNeese State University in Lake Charles, LA. He was a member of Eastern Star, Westlake Chapter...
Joann Hodgson
Sep 23, 2019
Joann Hodgson, 87, of Sulphur passed away on September 23, 2019 in her home surrounded by her family. She worked many years for DeQuincy Gas Company and the DeQuincy News. Joann enjoyed sewing, playing pokeno, and spending time with family and friends. She dearly loved her time with her grandchild and great grandchildren.
Joann is survived by her two...
Philip James Huber
Sep 23, 2019
Philip James Huber passed away suddenly on September 23, 2019 at the young age of 48.
Philip was born on October 15, 1970 in Lake Charles, LA to Sam and Ramona Huber. He was the tenth of eleven children. He was a graduate of LCHS and McNeese State University (Physics degree). For the past 22 years, Philip has been employed...
Elnora Daigle
Sep 23, 2019
Elnora Mae Daigle, 96, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 1:10 PM on Monday, September 23, 2019 in her grandson’s residence.
Mrs. Daigle was born May 30, 1923 in Hull, TX, was a native of Jennings, LA and a resident of Lake Charles for over seventy years. She was the owner of Elnora’s Beauty Salon, until her retirement at the...
Sheila D. Leger
Sep 22, 2019
Sheila D. Leger, 65, of Westlake, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019 in a local hospital.
Sheila never met a stranger and never missed an opportunity to reach out to someone in need. She held many jobs during her lifetime, but she shined her brightest in her service to the Lord. After the Lord her devotion was to her...
Marie Antoinette Lupo
Sep 22, 2019
Marie Antoinette Lupo, 83, of Lake Charles died in a local care facility on Sunday, September 22, 2019.
Marie was born to Sam and Mary (Scalisi) Lupo on April 22, 1936. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1954; attended Sowela while working at the Red Star Drug Store. She then worked for...
Edgar Medd Rosteet
Sep 21, 2019
Edgar Medd Rosteet, 87, passed away in a local care facility on Saturday, September 21, 2019.
Mr. Rosteet was born on December 4, 1931 in Lake Charles, LA to Albert and Thia Rosteet. He will be remembered as a loving husband and father, as well as a kind and intelligent gentleman who worked as an engineer for over 60 years....
Leon James Ellender
Sep 21, 2019
Leon James Ellender, 70, of Lake Charles, passed away Saturday, September 21, at his residence with his family by his side.
Mr. Ellender was a Sulphur native, and worked in oil field construction for Duphil Inc. for 19 years. He loved working on cars, lawn mowers, and crabbing. He also loved spending time with his grandchildren and his “little man”,...
Bonnie Marguerite Landry
Sep 20, 2019
Bonnie Marguerite Landry passed away peacefully September 20, 2019 in Pasadena, Tx.
Bonnie was born on May 12, 1931 in Norphlet, AR to Graves and Lexie Bell. She was a longtime resident of the Sulphur area until moving to Pasadena late in life. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening, shopping, and travel. She...
Lionel Valsin Thibodeaux
Sep 19, 2019
Lionel Valsin Thibodeaux, 84, of Lake Charles passed away at 6:21 PM on Thursday, September 19, 2019 in a local hospital.
Lionel was born on August 30, 1935 in Big Lake and attended LaGrange High School. He served our county in the US Army from 1958 to 1960. Following an honorable discharge, he began his career as a pipe-fitter and...
Sharon Kay Schexnider Corkran
Sep 19, 2019
Her greatest aspiration as a Christian was to live for eternity with her Savior, Jesus Christ, and hear him say, “Well done, thy good and faithful servant.”
Sharon Kay Schexnider Corkran, 73, of Lake Charles passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 in the comfort of her daughter’s home surrounded by family.
Mrs. Corkran was a native of Jennings,...
