Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Matthew Hillman, Sr.
Sep 17, 2018
Matthew John Hillman, Sr., 65, passed away peacefully at his residence on September 17, 2018.
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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.
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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.
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Chad loved southwest Louisiana...
Jennifer Ann Potts
Sep 17, 2018
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
Skyler Gabriel Aguillard
Sep 16, 2018
Skyler Gabriel Aguillard, 22, of Lake Charles died Sunday, September 16, 2018.
Skyler was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a 2015 graduate of Barbe High School, studied graphic arts at Sowela Technical Institute. He was a gifted artist and enjoyed drawing and sketching, music and computer gaming. Skyler worked two years at Jimmy John’s Pizza and was...
Yvonne Sonnier
Sep 15, 2018
Yvonne Sonnier, 89, passed away on September, 15, 2018 at a local hospital.
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Mrs. Sonnier was a devout Catholic, a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, and was a long time member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven. She retired after around 20 years of service to the Calcasieu Parish School Board as a cafeteria worker. She enjoyed...
Cleveland Roy Molitor
Sep 14, 2018
Cleveland Roy Molitor, 68, of Sulphur, LA, died at 1:20 AM on Friday, September 14, 2018 in his residence.
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Mr. Molitor was born August 31, 1950 in Kinder, LA, raised in Lake Charles, LA, and has lived in Sulphur for over forty years. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, receiving a Purple Heart...
Sybil Ventura
Sep 14, 2018
Sybil Turner Ventura was a resident of Moss Bluff and passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018 in Lake Charles, LA
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Sybil was born on March 4, 1927 near Grant, LA and graduated from Fairview High School. She attended business college in Beaumont, TX along with her cousin and best friend, Sylvia Faye. She was employed by England Air...
Ronald Joseph Mcdowell
Sep 14, 2018
Ronald J. McDowell, 74, of Lake Charles, passed away at his home Friday, September 14, 2018.
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Ron was born February 12, 1944 in Queens, New York. He and his wife, Anna, moved to Lake Charles, LA, in October 1993 with Grumman Aerospace Corporation. He retired from Northrop-Grumman in 2004 as a supervisor. He was a member of St. John's...
Charlene Atterbery
Sep 14, 2018
Gladys “Charlene” Atterbery, 89, passed away on September 14, 2018 in the comfort of her home.
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Mrs. Atterbery was a devoted member of Sale St. Baptist Church and enjoyed singing in the choir. In her free time she loved to bake cookies and to bowl in the church and city leagues. Mrs. Atterbery was also an avid sports fan....
Edwin James Prater
Sep 14, 2018
Edwin (Dee Dee) James Prater the fourth child born to the union of Elwood Prater, Sr., and Ester Mae (Vincent) Prater, both who transitioned prior to him; as well as three brothers, Elwood Prater, Jr., Claude Ray Prater and Keith Austin Prater.
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Though Dee Dee did not attend church, he shared with his children and siblings that he loved...
Donald Rodney Mcinnis
Sep 12, 2018
Donald R. McInnis, 77, of Sulphur passed away on September 12, 2018 in a local hospital.
Donald is survived by his wife of 50 years, Dorothy “Gail” McInnis of Sulphur; 3 sons, Rodney P. McInnis, Major Kent W. McInnis and wife Lisa, and Brit Lane McInnis; 4 grandchildren, Zackery, Coby, Madilyn, and Joshua McInnis; great-granddaughter, Avery McInnis; 2 sisters,...
Aspaize Dianna Meche
Sep 12, 2018
Aspaize Dianna Meche, age 72, completed her earthly journey on September 12, 2018 and is reunited with her soulmate once more. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her children, grandbabies, and great-grandbabies. Dianna was born June 5,1946 in Crowley, LA to Rose Mae Schexnyder and Antoine Aucoin. She attended school in Crowley where she met Jean Noah Meche, Sr.,...
Dennis Cade Sepulvado
Sep 12, 2018
Dennis Cade Sepulvado, 42, of Lake Charles, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, following a courageous battle with cancer. Cade was a native of Lake Charles and had recently moved back from living in Baton Rouge for many years. He was a 1994 graduate of Westlake High School, where he was active in Football, Basketball, Student Council, Yearbook Staff and...
