Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Bill Briley
Nov 29, 2018
John “Bill” William Briley Jr, 67, passed away on November 29, 2018 at a local hospital.
Bill was born in Church Point, LA and resided in Lake Charles. He served his country in the Vietnam War with the United States Air Force. He was the owner of Briley Paint and Body, Wrecker and Towing. Mr. Briley was a 3rd Degree...
Deacon Glenn Christopher Viau
Nov 28, 2018
“We are not called to be Comfortable; we are just called to holiness”
Deacon Glenn Christopher Viau, 64, of Westlake, LA, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
Deacon Viau was born January 17, 1954 in New Orleans, LA, where he was a native and a long time educator. Deacon Viau began his educational ministry in 1977...
Samuel Benedict Carpenter
Nov 28, 2018
Samuel Benedict Carpenter, 72, passed away on November 28, 2018 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Carpenter was born and lived in Lake Charles most of his life. Sam is remembered as a loving father and husband.
Sam is survived by his wife, Wanda Carpenter of Sulphur; daughter, Hope Miller; son, Trent Carpenter and wife, Angie, all...
Jack Alcee Sonnier
Nov 28, 2018
Jack was born August 15, 1952 to Willrey Adam Sonnier, Sr. and Waver Marie Chaisson Sonnier. His family were members of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. He was a lifelong resident of Sulphur and a graduate of Sulphur High School class of 1971. He joined the U.S. Army National Guard (1972-1978) and received an honorable discharge. He completed the...
Robert B.O. Lacomb
Nov 27, 2018
Robert “B.O.” Lacomb, 62, passed away on November 27, 2018. B.O. loved cooking for his family and friends. His hobbies were bailing hay, taking care of his grandchildren and following them to their rodeos and taking care of everyone around him. B.O. loved to listen to music and dance with his wife. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great...
Gerlinde Maria "Linda" Lebaron
Nov 26, 2018
Gerlinde Maria “Linda” LeBaron, 74, of Lake Charles passed away suddenly at 8:41 PM on Monday, November 26, 2018 in a local hospital.
Mrs. LeBaron was born on July 23, 1944 in Zweibrucken, Germany. She met and married Frank B. LeBaron and moved to Verda, LA before moving to Lake Charles in 1962. Mrs. LeBaron began her career as...
Steven Louis "Woody" Woodruff
Nov 26, 2018
Steven Louis Woodruff “Woody”, 58, of Sulphur passed away at on Monday, November 26, 2018.
Woody was born on October 21, 1960 in Michigan City, IN and was a resident of Sulphur. He served in the US Army. Woody was an insulator for several companies within his industry, currently working for Brock Services.
He enjoyed having fun with...
Glenn Joseph Vidrine
Nov 26, 2018
Glenn Joseph Vidrine, 63, of Lake Charles passed away at 7:17 AM on Monday, November 26, 2018 in his residence.
Glenn was born on August 12, 1955 in Mamou, LA and moved to Lake Charles more than 25 years ago. He attended St. Margaret Catholic Church.
He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his brother and sister in...
Patty Maffit
Nov 26, 2018
Patty Maffit, 88, passed away in a local hospital on Monday, November 26, 2018.
She was born on March 23, 1930 in Lake Arthur, LA to Robert and Fanny Smith Lyons.
She worked at the St. Patrick Hospital gift shop for 20 years and enjoyed playing the piano and the organ. She also loved sewing and flowers. She attended...
Garland M. Poole
Nov 25, 2018
Garland M. Poole, 69 of Lake Charles, LA passed away on November 25, 2018 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Garland was born in Lake Charles, LA on June 19, 1949 to Edgar and Beatrice “Tee” Vincent Poole.
Garland retired as a general supervisor from Alcoa after 38 years. He loved to fish and play golf. He...
Joseph William Jones
Nov 24, 2018
Joseph William Jones, 69, passed away at his home on November 24, 2018.
Mr. Joe was a graduate of Lake Charles High School and member of St. Theodore Catholic Church. He proudly served his country in the Vietnam War with the United States Army. He retired as a Route Salesman with Reliable Liquor of Lafayette, LA. Mr. Jones was...
Leroy Joseph Arsement, Jr.
Nov 24, 2018
Leroy was a 1962 graduate of LaGrange High School. He worked for Union Pacific Railroad for forty years, retiring in 2006 because of health problems. He was a member of the United Transportation Union local #1947.
He is survived by his spouse of fifty-three years, Madeline Walker Arsement; son, Ganey Arsement and wife Heather; daughter, Cheri Arsement Babineaux and...
Mack David Hancock
Nov 23, 2018
Mack David Hancock, 40 of Lafayette, LA passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018 in his residence. Mack David was born on October 10, 1978 in Baton Rouge, LA to Ray and Trudy Bertrand Hancock.
Mack David grew up in Westlake, LA and he was a “Jack of all Trades”. For the last ten years, he worked as a...
Barbara Ann Kile
Nov 22, 2018
Barbara Ann Kile, 76, passed away on November 22, 2018 at a local care facility.
Ms. Kile was born in Lake Charles and was a long time resident of Westlake. She was a Teller at Lakeside Bank and a Cage Cashier at Player’s Casino. In her free time she enjoyed playing bingo. She was a member of University United...
Johnny Blaine Melancon
Nov 22, 2018
Johnny Blaine Melancon, 50, of Iowa, LA, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 22, 2018 while on his delayed honeymoon in Mexico.
Johnny was born December 28, 1967 in Arnaudville, LA, lived most of his life in Henderson and moved to the Lake Charles area eight years ago. He graduated from Cecilia High School and was raised in the...
Joann Blaha
Nov 22, 2018
JoAnn Blaha, 81, of Sulphur, LA Passed away on November 22, 2018 in a local care facility surrounded by her loving family. JoAnn was born on March 23, 1937 in Edgerly, LA to Clovis and Maymee Ulan. She worked at home builders as a security guard for many years. JoAnn enjoyed fishing, sewing, and being around family and friends, especially...
John Allen Petty
Nov 20, 2018
John Allen Petty, 42, passed away on November 20, 2018 at his home in the loving arms of his family.
John attended Barbe High School. After high school he attended Lamar and McNeese Universities. John worked as an industrial radiographer for ALS Global/Maverick. He was also a member of Water’s Edge Church. He loved...
Shirley Ann Rennier
Nov 20, 2018
Shirley Balentine Rennier passed at 4am, 11-20-2018, she was 82. Shirley was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, LaVerne Joseph Rennier. She is survived by her children, John, Michael, Patricia, and Joseph Rennier, Karen Woodruff, and Damiana Moody. She had seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Affectionately known for her deep love for her husband and family,...
Charles M. English
Nov 20, 2018
Charles M. English passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. He was surrounded by his wife and children in the comfort of his home. Charles was a native of Mansfield, Louisiana, and had been a resident of Sulphur since 1974. He was a graduate of Mansfield High School, USL, and McNeese State University. While in college at USL in Lafayette,...
Bryan Dwayne Fontenot
Nov 20, 2018
Bryan Dwayne Fontenot, 56, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at his residence.
Bryan will be remembered for the love and care he had for each of his family members, especially his son. He enjoyed fishing, motorcycles, and McNeese and LSU sports.
He is survived by his son, Damond Kraig Bonin; grandchildren, Hope, Sadie, and Kaylee...
