Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Hayley Brooke Olsen
Jan 16, 2019
Hayley Brooke Olsen, 37, of Sulphur passed away on January 16, 2019 in her residence. She was a loving mother with a beautiful soul who enjoyed camping, cooking, family and friends.
Hayley is survived by her husband, Thomas Martin of Sulphur; three children, Brooklyn Jayse Vincent, Avery Layne Vincent and Elliot “Eli” Ross Vincent; mother, Linda Olsen; father, Jodey Olsen;...
Adrian Wimberly
Jan 16, 2019
John Adrian Wimberly, 58, of Lake Charles died Wednesday, January 16, 2019 in his home.
Adrian lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a talented craftsman in woodwork and has created signature pieces for family and friends. “He loved life and lived it”. Adrian will be most remembered for his faith in God, his praise for forgiveness,...
Marguerite Keeney
Jan 15, 2019
Marguerite Keeney, 80, passed away at her residence on January 15, 2019.
She was born on July 1, 1938 to Isabelle and Peter Spring in the city of Belmont, Manitoba, Canada. She loved her family and friends dearly. She was a member of the Moose Lodge and enjoyed bowling and going to the casinos.
Those left to cherish her memory...
Wilda Jones Coldiron Moon
Jan 12, 2019
Wilda Jones Coldiron Moon passed away on January 12, 2019 at The Retreat in Beaufort, South Carolina. She was born on October 10, 1931 in Longville, Louisiana to Elizabeth Izora Pettus and Chappell Bolivar Jones. She was a 1951 graduate of Northwestern State College in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Following college graduation with a Bachelor of Arts, she married Donald Charles Coldiron...
John E. Holston, Sr.
Jan 12, 2019
John Emory Holston, Sr., 88, was called home by his Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 12, 2019, while in a local care facility.
Born in Waynesboro, Mississippi to Tillman Early Holston and Mittie Inez Breland Holston, Mr. Holston lived a life of service. One of the oldest licensed funeral directors in the state of Louisiana, he worked for J. E....
Bobby Eugene Hill
Jan 11, 2019
Bobby Eugene Hill, 86, of Sulphur passed away on January 11, 2019 in a local hospital surrounded by his family. He was an electrical contractor by trade and enjoyed watching Nascar and all sports.
Bobby is survived by his wife of 40 years, Tena Hill of Sulphur; five children, Randy Hill, Tom Hill and wife Shirley, Bobby Hill, Sandra...
Molly Mary Braggs Rego
Jan 11, 2019
Molly Mary Braggs-Rego passed away peacefully on January 11, 2019 at the age of 101 having lived a very fulfilled life.
Molly was born in Mangalore, India. She was the beloved wife of (late) Charles Mathew Rego, who served the Allies in Italy as Captain in the Indian Medical Service, during World War II. Molly lived most of her...
Jon Christopher Young
Jan 9, 2019
Jon Christopher Young, 49, of Lake Charles died Wednesday, January 9, 2019 in the comfort of his mother’s home.
Mr. Young was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Barbe High School and studied as an Art Major at McNeese State University. As a talented dealer he worked at all of the local casinos. He began...
Christine Ann Draper
Jan 9, 2019
Christine Ann Draper, 54, of Sulphur, LA passed away on January 9, 2019 in a local hospital surrounded by her loving family. Christine was born on November 7, 1964 in Lake Charles, LA to Ronald and Annie May Lavallit Draper. Christine was a nurse in the area for 30 years. She loved to travel and spend time with her family,...
Don "Paw Paw" Daigle
Jan 9, 2019
Mr. Don “Paw Paw” Daigle, 86, passed away on January 9, 2019 at a local hospital.
Mr. Daigle was a graduate of LaGrange High School and played football at McNeese St. University. He then served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a lifetime member of the I.B.E.W. Local 861. He was an avid bird hunter. His...
Effie Fontenot
Jan 9, 2019
Effie Marie Barbee Fontenot, 89, of Denham Springs, LA, died on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 in a care facility.
Mrs. Fontenot was born March 15, 1929 in Johnson Bayou, LA, raised in Lake Arthur, LA, where she graduated from high school in 1946. She lived in Lake Charles for a number of years and in 1966 moved to Baton Rouge. ...
David Pate
Jan 9, 2019
David Alan Pate, 50, of Moss Bluff, LA passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. David was born in Fordyce, AR on February 9, 1968 to David and Brenda Pennington Pate.
David was a graduate of Sam Houston High School and McNeese State University. He also attended Louisiana State University. David worked as a dealer...
Darrell Wayne "Bro" Fruge, Sr.
Jan 8, 2019
Darrell Wayne “Bro” Fruge, Sr. 62, of Lake Charles passed away, Tuesday, January 08, 2019 in his residence.
Mr. Fruge was born in Jennings, La and grew up in Iowa and lived in Lake Charles most of his life. Darrell worked for Lake Charles Music for many years, but his true love was as a musician in the Fruge Family...
Ronnie W. Dale, Sr.
Jan 8, 2019
Ronnie Wade Dale, Sr., 82, of Moss Bluff passed away peacefully on January 8, 2019 in Lake Charles.
Ronnie was a native of Provencal, LA and longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was a retired Iron Worker and a member of the Ironworkers Union Local 710 of Monroe, Louisiana. Ronnie honorably and faithfully served our country in the United States...
Sherman Hebert
Jan 7, 2019
Sherman Wayne Hebert, 64, passed away in a local hospital on Monday, January 7, 2019.
He was born on November 10, 1954 in Lake Charles, LA to Elliott and Florence Ludack Hebert. He loved his “girls” (his wife, daughters and granddaughter). He was very sociable and loved interacting with people. He enjoyed restoring old cars, old rock and roll music,...
Charles Otis Myers
Jan 7, 2019
Charles Otis Myers, 58, of Sulphur passed away on January 7, 2019 in a local hospital. Charles enjoyed working on motors, making race cars, fishing, hunting and trapping.
Charles is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Suzanne Myers of Sulphur; four children, Shawn, Megan, Gregg and Craig Myers; and 7 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by...
Shirley Anne Jones Willis
Jan 7, 2019
Shirley Anne Jones Willis, 72, of Lake Charles, LA, died suddenly on Monday morning, January 7, 2019.
Mrs. Willis was born September 26, 1946 in Hughes, AR, was raised in Danville, AR, lived in Little Rock, AR for twenty-one years and has lived in Lake Charles since 1985. During her younger years, she enjoyed playing and coaching softball, bowling and...
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...
