Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Katy S. Mallett Harrelson
Sep 24, 2018
Lake Charles – Katy Sue Mallett, born April 21, 1980, daughter of the late Nolan and Della (Granger) Mallett, passed away Monday, September 24, 2018 in a local hospital, at the age of 38. Katy was a gifted photographer and enjoyed being with family. She and her husband, Andrew fostered 47 children throughout their 12 years of marriage. She is...
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....
Charles Robert "Bobby" Thigpen
Sep 21, 2018
Lake Charles – Charles Robert “Bobby” Thigpen, son of the late Robert Lee and Mable Lucille Browdy Thigpen, born December 8, 1949 in Lake Charles, passed away in his residence Friday, September 21, 2018, at the age of 68. Bobby was a graduate of Sam Houston High and retired from Citgo. He was a member of First Pentecostal Church of...
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...
Jennifer Ann Potts
Sep 17, 2018
Jennifer Ann Potts, infant daughter of Heather Potts and Buffy Royer of Lake Charles, gained her angel wings on Monday, September 17, 2018 in a local hospital.
She leaves behind her parents; great grandmother, Jean LaVergne Miller; uncle, David J. Potts; aunt, Jessica Talbott; and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Jeanette Potts...
Patricia Allie Myers Ussery
Sep 17, 2018
Ragley – Patricia Allie (Myers) Ussery, born in Kosciusko, MS on October 9, 1946, daughter of the late Hillary C. Myers and Mable Shaw Myers, passed away Monday, September 17, 2018, at the age of 71. Patricia was a graduate of Greenwood High School in Mississippi and Mississippi College of Nursing. She worked for many years as a nurse for...
Roy Joseph Trahan
Sep 17, 2018
Welsh – Roy Joseph Trahan, born August 24, 1927, son of the late Eugene and Elina (Mallett) Trahan, passed away September 17, 2018 at a local care center, at the age of 91. Roy worked in farming and for Jeff Davis land fill. He enjoyed yard work and small engine repair. He was a member of the Assembly of God....
Lucas Wayne Marcantel
Sep 17, 2018
Lake Charles – Lucas Wayne Marcantel, born September 8, 1994, son of Michael Marcantel and Audrey Marie LeBlanc, passed away Monday, September 17, 2018, at the age of 24. Lucas was a jack of all trades working as a carpenter and a mechanic. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with family. He is survived by his father, Michael Marcantel and...
Marty Chehotsky
Sep 17, 2018
Martin L. Chehotsky, or Marty as his friends called him, passed away on September 17, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.
Marty was well respected in his chosen profession and active in the local community. He was a big supporter of McNeese State University and respected by his fraternity brothers. Marty was always willing to help those who needed...
Geraldene "Gerry" Lambert
Sep 16, 2018
Geraldene E. Lambert, 96, passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Brandon, MS surrounded by her loving family. Geraldene, “Gerry”, was born on December 8, 1921 in Electra, TX to Roy Carroll and Ethel King Elliston.
Geraldene graduated from Seagraves High School and attended Cosmetology school. She worked as a beautician for two years before she married Charles...
Carol William Miller
Sep 16, 2018
Carol William Miller, 79, of Sulphur passed away at 6:25 PM on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in a local care facility surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Miller was born on April 30, 1939 in Woodlawn, was a graduate of Lacassine High School, and moved to Sulphur in 1979. He served in the US Marine Corps. Mr. Miller began...
Priscilla Lee Manuel
Sep 16, 2018
Priscilla Lee Fontenot Manuel, 79, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 4:39 AM on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Manuel was born July 13, 1939 in Oberlin, LA and lived most of her life in Westlake, LA, where she graduated from Westlake High School. She worked at Western Heights Elementary School for eighteen years in...
