Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Irene Vidrine
Jan 8, 2018
Irene Leger Vidrine, 90, of Lake Charles, LA went to be with her Lord on the morning of January 8, 2018 in a local nursing home. Irene was born on July 17, 1927, in Washington, LA to Louis and Lillian Vigie Leger, Sr.
A resident of Lake Charles since 1946, Irene was a homemaker and an “incredible” cook. She...
Ben Day
Jan 8, 2018
Benjamin “Ben” Day, 34, passed away on January 8, 2018 in a local hospital.
Ben was born on April 15, 1983 to Randy and Carol Day in Duquoin, IL. He worked as a crane operator for Sarens Crane Company. He was an avid reader and enjoyed riding all terrain vehicles, fishing, the outdoors and spoiling his nieces and nephews....
Evette Helene Broussard
Jan 8, 2018
Evette Helene Broussard, 51, of Moss Bluff passed away Monday January 08, 2018 in her home.
Ms. Broussard lived most of her life in Lake Charles and was a graduate of Lake Charles High School. As a woman with extraordinary work ethic, she loved her job and has worked nearly twenty years at Wal-Mart, both in Lake Charles...
Mildred Richard
Jan 8, 2018
Mildred (Champagne) Richard, 83, went to meet her Lord on January 8, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Crowley, LA in 1935 to the late Edmond and Eva Champagne. Following high school she diligently attended and graduated business school. Mildred with her husband Malcolm proudly served their community in several businesses, community outreaches, and through their...
Sharon Kay Bonin Lafosse
Jan 7, 2018
Sharon Kay Bonin Lafosse, 54, passed away January 7, 2018 at a local hospital.
Ms. Sharon was a graduate of Lake Charles Boston High School. She enjoyed staying at home and reading a good book. Sharon also enjoyed trips to the beach and going to worship services at Water’s Edge Church.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory...
Darren Craig Caillouet
Jan 7, 2018
Darren Craig Caillouet, 50, of Lake Charles, died suddenly on Sunday January 7, 2018 in Singer, Louisiana.
Darren was born in Lake Charles, a 1985 graduate of Barbe High School, and a 1991 graduate of McNeese State University. He was a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), having practiced at Beauregard Memorial Hospital in Deridder, Lucas County Hospital in Iowa,...
Louis W Hoyt, Sr.
Jan 7, 2018
Louis W. Hoyt, Sr. 75, of Sulphur passed away on January 7, 2018 in a local hospital. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and spending time in the great outdoors.
Louis is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Mary Hoyt of Sulphur; his three children, Louis Hoyt, Jr., Amy Marie Boyd and husband Charles Wayne Boyd, and Brian Robert...
Robert Lennon Lane
Jan 7, 2018
Robert Lennon Lane, 59, passed away on January 7, 2018 in the comfort of his home.
Robert was born and lived most of his life in Sweetwater, TX. He attended Sweetwater High School and Champion Baptist Church. He served his country for six years in the United States Navy. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He...
Katherine Arbeiter-Chovanec
Jan 7, 2018
Katherine (Kathy) Lee Arbeiter Chovanec passed away on January 7 at the age of 66 after struggling for over two years with ALS. Kathy was born in Murphysboro, Illinois, on January 6, 1952, to Charles and Betty Arbeiter both of whom proceeded her in death.
Kathy attended public schools in Granite City, Illinois, before moving to Tennessee where...
Doris "Dot" Dupuis Landry
Jan 7, 2018
Doris “Dot” Dupuis Landry, 89, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Sunday, January 7, 2018 in her residence.
Mrs. Landry was born July 17, 1928 in Lake Charles, LA, where she was a life-long resident. She was a 1947 graduate of Immaculate Conception Catholic School and a longtime member of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Dot enjoyed fishing, dancing and...
Frank Draves Sr.
Jan 7, 2018
Francis John “Frank” Draves, Sr., 74, of Lake Charles, passed away in a Houston, Texas Hospital on Sunday January 7, 2018.
Frank was a native of Minneapolis, Minnesota and a long-time resident of Lake Charles. Following graduation, Frank was educated as an A & P mechanic, then worked on small aircraft and helicopters, and eventually sold the use...
Tammy Lynn Staley
Jan 5, 2018
Tammy Lynn Staley, 51, of Orange, TX passed away on January 5, 2018. She enjoyed cooking, fishing, scrap booking, and the outdoors. Tammy’s pride and joy were her grandchildren which she loved spending time with.
Tammy is survived by her four children, Kobrina Benoit of Sulphur, Brittney Morgan and husband Dustin, Justin Vincent, and Jacob Vincent all of Sulphur; 6...
Roger Hickerson
Jan 5, 2018
Roger Neil Hickerson, 88, passed away on January 5, 2018 in Lake Charles, LA.
He leaves behind his wife, Wanda Hebert Hickerson; nine children, Brian Hickerson of Vinton, LA, Bruce Hickerson of Chandler, AZ, Beth Hickerson Berry of Watson, OK, Cathy Hickerson LeDoux of Sulphur, LA, Robert Dousay and wife Deborah of Magnolia, TX, Jackie Dousay Lanham and...
Joyce Annell Stewart
Jan 5, 2018
Joyce Annell Stewart, 86, of Sulphur passed away on January 5, 2018 in a local hospital surrounded by her family. She enjoyed bingo, playing the slots, and going out to eat. Joyce’s whole life was being with her family, especially all her grand and great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Joyce is survived by her...
Olite Guidry Boullion
Jan 5, 2018
Olite Guidry Boullion, 96, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 11:18 AM on Friday, January 5, 2018 in a St. Francisville care center.
Mrs. Boullion was born April 28, 1921 in Lake Arthur, LA, and lived most of her life in the Sweetlake area before moving to Covington, LA eight years ago. She was a founding member...
Carol Madden
Jan 5, 2018
Lolita Carol LaCasse Madden, 76, of Lake Charles, LA, gained her angel wings on Friday, January 5, 2018 in her residence.
Mrs. Madden was born October 5, 1941 in Iota, LA and lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School and retired twelve years ago from Women and Children’s Hospital, where...
Fairilee Friesner
Jan 5, 2018
Fairilee Friesner, 83, of Sulphur passed away on January 5, 2018 in a local hospital surrounded by her family. She resided in Westlake until moving to Sulphur six years ago. Fairilee was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her.
Fairilee is survived by her children, Danny Friesner and...
Win Sonnier
Jan 5, 2018
Winbourn “Win” Sonnier, 69, of LeBleu Settlement, died Friday January 5, 2018 at a Lake Charles Hospital following a brief illness.
Win was born in Kinder, but moved to Topsy where he was raised. He was a lifelong resident of the Lake Charles area. Win began his career with Pioneer Storage, now known as Alfred Palmer Construction Company....
Doris Cooper
Jan 4, 2018
Doris Marie McLendon Cooper, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 4, 2018, one day shy of her 82nd birthday.
Born at home on Sunday, January 5,1936 in Vidor, Texas, she was the third of eight children, and was proud to have helped raise her younger siblings. In younger years, she owned and operated Doris’...
Melba Portinause
Jan 4, 2018
Melba Portinause, 82, of Lake Charles, La., went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, January 4, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Melba was born on March 23, 1935, in Lake Charles to Louis and Ocie Foreman Rousseau, Sr.
Melba, a lifetime resident of Lake Charles, graduated St. Charles Academy in 1954, and married the love of...
