Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Barbara Ann Arthur
Jan 7, 2019
Barbara Ann Choate Arthur, 76, of Iowa, passed away at 6:20 PM on January 7, 2019 in Lake Charles.
Barbara was born on March 19, 1942 in Cameron, LA where she grew up. She resided several places throughout her life, including Hawaii and Wisconsin. In the early 1960’s she returned to her hometown until moving to Calcasieu Parish in 2000. ...
Donald James Duplantis
Jan 6, 2019
Donald James Duplantis, 65, of Sulphur, LA, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 6, 2019 in a local hospital.
Don was born in Jennings, Louisiana on August 11, 1953 to Paul and Mary (Ogea) Duplantis. Growing up in Welsh, he learned how to work hard on the farm with his Dad and loved hunting the woods of Ardoin...
Stanley "Stan" Warren
Jan 6, 2019
Mr. Stanley Warren, 89, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019. Stanley was born on March 16, 1929 to Francis and Agnes Stanley Warren in Jacksonville, FL.
Stanley proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant. After retiring from the Air Force, Stan worked for and retired from the...
Lena Vidrine Roach
Jan 6, 2019
Lena Vidrine Roach, 96, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019.
She was born and raised in Evangeline Parish and very proud of her Cajun heritage. Lena received her undergraduate degree from Southwestern Louisiana Institute (now ULL) and a master’s degree in English/Education from McNeese State University. Shortly after WWII, she met her late husband, Edmund D. Roach, while working as...
Harry Lee Aguillard
Jan 4, 2019
Harry Lee Aguillard, 80, of Lake Charles died Friday, January 4, 2019 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Aguillard was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He worked as a rice, soybean and cattle farmer. During his younger years he enjoyed playing guitar with friends and later years for family. He also enjoyed many years of working with his...
Kaspen Phoenix Lee Leonard
Jan 4, 2019
Kaspen Phoenix Lee Leonard, two months, passed away on January 4, 2019.
Kaspen is survived by his parents, Richard and Taylor Leonard of Sulphur; siblings, Emmalynne and Remington; grandparents, Deonne Berry (Brian), Carl Thibodeaux (Cindy) and April Hornsby (Marshall); great grandparents, Charles Berry (Kristina) Alana Turner (Clay) and Darlene Reed; great-great grandparents, Ammie Bailey, Sr. (Jeanette) and Della Stuckey;...
Shirley Ruth Stine Marshall
Jan 3, 2019
Shirley Ruth Stine Marshall, 93, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 4:16 PM on Thursday, January 3, 2019 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Marshall was born March 26, 1925 in Bell City, LA, raised in Lake Charles and Cameron Parishes and has lived in Lake Charles for over seventy years. Shirley and her husband, Rufus, loved to travel and...
Jeremiah Patrick Hitt
Jan 3, 2019
Jeremiah Patrick Hitt, 27, of Sulphur passed away on January 3, 2019. He was a native of Baytown, TX and lived in Sulphur and the Moss Bluff area most of his life. Jeremiah worked as a pipefitter for Turner Industries.
Jeremiah is survived by his daughter, Lydia Hitt of Beaumont, TX; mother and stepfather, Brenda Adkins and David of...
Ralph Newman, Jr.
Jan 3, 2019
Ralph Newman, Jr., 59, passed away at his residence on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
He was born on August 4, 1959 to Ralph Robert Newman, Sr. and Jean Harrison Newman in Big Spring, TX. He will be remembered as an easy-going, selfless and generous man who loved his family. He was loyal and honest. He worked for many years for...
Geneva Marie Boudreaux Istre
Jan 3, 2019
Geneva Marie Boudreaux Istre, 90, passed away on January 3, 2019 in a local care center. She was a native of Church Point, LA and lived in Westlake since 1966. Geneva was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church and worked at Standers Young Fashions in Lake Charles for many years.
Geneva is survived by her two daughters, Marilyn...
William "Larry" Hood
Jan 3, 2019
William Larry Hood, 69, of Lake Charles, LA, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 3, 2019 in Sulphur, LA.
Larry was born February 19, 1949 in LaGrange, GA and was raised in Sulphur, LA, where he was a 1967 graduate of Sulphur High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Following his discharge from...
Robert "Bobby" Ernest Broussard
Jan 2, 2019
Robert Ernest Broussard
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful.
And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his...
James "Bucky" Matte
Jan 1, 2019
James “Bucky” Matte, 65, of Lake Charles passed away on January 1, 2019 in a Jennings nursing facility.
Mr. Matte was born on August 30, 1953 in Rayne, LA and was a graduate of Iowa High School. His career selling insurance with Mutual of Omaha allowed him and his family to move to several different cities and states before settling...
Victor E. Miesel
Jan 1, 2019
Victor E. Miesel, 98, departed this world to meet his LORD and Savior on January 01, 2019 peacefully at his home at The Verandah in Lake Charles LA.
Mr. Vic as he enjoyed being called was born in Shippensburg PA on April 28, 1920. His father, Dr. Rev. Walter E. Miesel was a Lutheran Church minister and his mother, Helen...
Jewell Clark Dore
Dec 31, 2018
Jewell Clark Dore, 93, of Sulphur, LA, died at 2:15 PM on Monday, December 31, 2018 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Dore was born July 30, 1925 in Crowley, LA, and moved to Lake Charles, where she graduated from Marion High School. She later moved to Opelousas and Gonzales where she worked for Sears. In 1976 she moved to...
Jerry "Dean" Shelton, Jr.
Dec 30, 2018
Jerry “Dean” Shelton, Jr., of Lake Charles, LA died on Sunday, December 30, 2018 in a local care facility.
Dean was born November 17, 1961 in Lake Charles, LA, where he was a lifelong resident and attended LaGrange High School. He was a past member of the Vineyard Church and was a member of the W&L Trail Group and past...
Joseph O. Hidalgo
Dec 30, 2018
Joseph Oren Hidalgo, 79, of Westlake, LA passed away on December 30, 2018. Joseph was born on April 19, 1939 in Opelousas, LA to Albert and Eva Lagrange Hidalgo, Sr.
Mr. Hidalgo served his country in the U.S. Air Force and later worked for Firestone and Cintas Uniform Supply. He loved to do crossword puzzles and travel. He especially loved...
Richard Douglas Mccombs
Dec 29, 2018
Richard Douglas McCombs, 80 passed away in a local hospital on Saturday, December 29, 2018.
He was raised in Pineville, Louisiana until moving to Lake Charles before the 9th grade. In Lake Charles, he reunited with a childhood friend who introduced him to his future wife, Marylin. Richard was the district manager for several Lake Charles and Lafayette convenience...
Janie Ruth Prycer
Dec 28, 2018
Janie Ruth Prycer, 82, of Lake Charles, Louisiana and formerly of Houston, Texas passed away suddenly on Friday, December 28, 2018 in Lake Charles. Janie was born in Jacksonville, Texas. She raised her family in Shreveport, San Antonio, and Houston. She had resided in Houston until 2015 when she moved to Lake Charles to live with her daughter.
Janie had...
