Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Melvin Aladdin Daigle
Sep 28, 2018
Melvin Aladdin Daigle, of Big Lake, LA, has joined the Master's Bouquet.
Melvin’s schooling was only to the fifth grade, but worked in the oil fields, drilling water wells and as a hunting guide during duck season. All and all he was a handy man at many things.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel (Sam)...
Odessa Hooper
Sep 27, 2018
Odessa Beebe Hooper, 86, passed away on September 27, 2018 at a care facility in Jena, LA.
Mrs. Hooper was born on October 29, 1931 in Sharp, LA. She retired as an operator for South Central Bell Telephone Company. She was also a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. In Moss Bluff she was a member of the...
Daniel "Danny" Joseph Spears, Sr.
Sep 27, 2018
Daniel Joseph Spears, Sr., 76, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 7:05 AM on Thursday, September 27, 2018 in a local care facility.
Mr. Spears was born December 6, 1941 in Lake Charles, LA, where he lived most of his life until moving to Colima, Mexico nine years ago. He worked as an Optometrist, retiring from the Eye Clinic....
Pat Manuel
Sep 26, 2018
James Patrick Manuel, 71, passed away on September 26, 2018 at a hospice facility in Beaumont, TX. Mr. Manuel was born in Ville Platte, LA and attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. After Pat’s education he served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Air Force. He lived most of his life in Lake Charles, LA...
Harold Earl Featherston
Sep 26, 2018
Harold Earl Featherston, 93, passed away peacefully in Baytown, TX on September 26, 2018.
He was born on October 1, 1924 in Doniphan, Missouri to Jess and Zetta Ponder Featherston. He served his country honorably in the United States Army. He enjoyed traveling, woodworking, and watching the Houston Astros.
He is survived by his two daughters, Angela...
Mitchell Kyle Leblanc
Sep 26, 2018
Mitchell Kyle LeBlanc, 51, of Sulphur passed away on September 26, 2018. Mitch was a member of the Cajun French Music Association. He loved going to festivals and bingo. Mitch was very sociable and loved his family and friends. He also enjoyed participating in the Special Olympic games and also helping out with various events. Mitch was in the Sulphur...
Irma Ann Boudreaux Stutes
Sep 25, 2018
Irma Ann Boudreaux Stutes, 90, of Lake Charles passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 in St. Joseph Hospice of Acadiana at The Carpenter House in Lafayette surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Stutes was born on September 2, 1928 in Gueydan and had resided in Lake Charles for more than 60 years. She was a member of St. Margaret...
Michael James Cummings
Sep 25, 2018
Michael James Cummings, 69, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 11:08 PM on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at a local care facility.
Mr. Cummings was born July 19, 1949 in Eunice, LA and lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He graduated from LaGrange High School and worked for many years in the family business with his father...
Ruth Guidry
Sep 25, 2018
Ruth Ann Guidry, 77, of Sulphur passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Ruth was a member of Court Our Lady of LaSalette #1255 in Sulphur. She served as Catholic Daughters of America State Regent from 1990 to 1994 and was National CDA director from 2012 to 2014. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church...
Giannetta Lenoci
Sep 25, 2018
Giannetta Anne Lenoci, 45, of Sulphur passed away on September 25, 2018 in her residence. She lived in Nevada moving to the Sulphur area six years ago. She was an employee of Krogers, she enjoyed drawing, reading, arts and crafts.
Giannetta is survived by her son, Jason Carroll of Sulphur; and her uncle, Robert “Bob” Sweeney. She was preceded in...
Frankie Raye Moreau
Sep 23, 2018
Frankie Moreau, 81, of Lake Charles, died peacefully on September 23, 2018 in Lake Charles.
Preceding Frankie in death are her parents, Frank and Matilda Hebert and a daughter, Sharon Devall. She leaves behind three children, Earl Devall and wife Pat, Cammie Edmonds and Jay Moreau and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Cremation has been entrusted to Johnson Funeral...
Syble Dulaney
Sep 22, 2018
Syble Elizabeth Dulaney, 92, passed away peacefully at her residence on September 22, 2018.
She was born on June 12, 1926 in Jonesboro, Louisiana to George and Thressa Rhymes Watts. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was an excellent cook who served as a cafeteria manager for the Calcasieu Parish...
Brenda Faye Manuel
Sep 22, 2018
Brenda Faye Leger Manuel, 68, of Vidor, TX passed away at 2:45 AM on Saturday, September 22, 2018 in a local hospital.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Manuel; daughters, Lacriessa Manuel Rebia and husband Johnny and Marlaya Manuel; and grandchildren, Colton and Cale Rebia and Annabella and Mya Barge.
Cremation was entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home....
Carroll Sue Stoppel
Sep 19, 2018
Carroll Sue Stoppel, 81, of Sulphur passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 in the comfort of her home. Carroll was a very loving woman who was deep in her faith. She loved her babies and enjoyed her family and friends. Carroll was always real helpful and a very hardworking care taker.
Carroll Sue is survived by her children,...
Odis Joseph Fontenot
Sep 19, 2018
Odis Joseph Fontenot, 84, of Sulphur passed away on September 19, 2018. He worked in the oil field and petrochemical industry until retirement. Odis enjoyed fishing, crabbing, Cajun music and dancing with his wife.
Odis is survived by his four children, Carol Thompson and husband Michael of Groesbeck, TX, Joseph “Craig” Fontenot and wife Dianne of Edgerly, LA, Lisa Domingue...
Mary Vernest Abshire Dennis
Sep 18, 2018
“This will be the last time I get to witness on behalf of my Jesus on Earth. We’re celebrating, not mourning, for I’ll be singing and rejoicing in Heaven!!! Please, do not wear black” -Mary DennisMary Vernest Abshire Dennis, age 85, of Lake Charles was born January 16, 1933, and passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018 in a local hospital....
Darrel "Doc" Witherwax
Sep 18, 2018
Darrel Witherwax, 76, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on September 18, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Darrel, or “Doc” as he was affectionately known by his friends, was born in Woodlawn, LA on September 19, 1941 to Edward and Edna Racca Witherwax.
Darrel served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and then...
Margaret Butts
Sep 18, 2018
Margaret Irene Butts, 78, passed away on September 18, 2018 at a local hospital.
Mrs. Margaret was born in Woodlawn, LA on March 4, 1940. She was a graduate of Lacassine High School where she was a member of the basketball team. She spent her professional life in banking, starting from Bank Teller and progressing to VP of Loans...
Matthew Hillman, Sr.
Sep 17, 2018
Matthew John Hillman, Sr., 65, passed away peacefully at his residence on September 17, 2018.
He was born on July 16, 1953 to Thomas and Leah Sydney Hillman in New Orleans, LA.
He was the son of a Baptist minister who lived in every part of the state while his family traveled to minister in different churches. He...
John Chadick "Chad" Thielen
Sep 17, 2018
John Chadick “Chad” Thielen, age 64, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, died peacefully in his home on the evening of September 17, 2018.
Chad was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 7, 1954. He was a graduate of Lake Charles High School and McNeese State University with a Bachelor of Arts in History.
Chad loved southwest Louisiana...
