Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Jonathan Wayne Benoit
Mar 21, 2016
Jonathan “Johnny” Benoit, 56, of Sulphur passed away on March 21, 2016. Johnny loved walking his dogs and spending time with his family.
Johnny is survived by his mother, Betty Manuel; his two sisters, Bonnie and Pam Benoit all of Sulphur; his aunt, Pearl Sonnier; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, John...
Kathryn Ellen Porter
Mar 20, 2016
Kathryn Ellen Porter, 71, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at a local health care facility.
Kathryn was a graduate of La Grange High School and went on to graduate from McNeese State University with a Masters in Education.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Roy and Elian Stout Porter;...
Charles Allen Barnes, Sr.
Mar 19, 2016
Charles Allen Barnes, Sr., 76, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Barnes was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Lake Charles High School. He was formerly the Vice President of Data Processing at First National Bank and retired, Senior Manager, with over thirty years...
Rudy "Butch" Simon
Mar 19, 2016
Rudy “Butch” Simon, 68, of Lake Charles, LA died Saturday, March 19, 2016 in a local hospital.
Rudy was born on July 30, 1947 in Sulphur, LA to Morris and Mary Simon. He enjoyed growing plants, hunting, and fishing. Rudy also enjoyed racecars.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Ashley Thibodeaux and her...
Dr. Norman Paul Morin
Mar 19, 2016
Norman Paul Morin, M.D. was born the son of Romeo J. Morin, M.D. and Jeannette Jobidon Morin on 7/24/23 in Lewiston, Maine. He grew up in Lewiston, Maine, speaking French as his first language, and skiing on the icy slopes of the area on wooden skis. He graduated from Ottawa University in Ottawa, Canada, and Bates College, in Lewiston, Maine...
Robert L. Duhon
Mar 18, 2016
Robert L. Duhon, 66, of Westlake, LA died at 7:30 AM Friday, March 18, 2016 in a local hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Robert was born on September 18, 1949 in Fenton, LA to Woodrow and Sina Duhon. He lived in Westlake, LA for the past 16 years. Robert was a graduate of Katie B. Thomas High School...
Gayland Wade Cormier
Mar 18, 2016
Gayland Wade Cormier, 55, of Lake Charles passed away on March 18, 2016 in a local hospital. Gayland loved airplanes, eighteen wheelers, motorcycles, horses and watching action pack movies. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Gayland is survived by his two sisters, Cindy Shotwell and husband Edwin “Eddie” of DeRidder and Brenda Cormier of Vinton; and...
Lydia Jones
Mar 17, 2016
Lydia Ruth Cofer Jones, of Moss Bluff, LA, died at 2:02 AM on Thursday, March 17, 2016 in a local hospital.Mrs. Jones was born in Crescent, OK on December 16, 1931 to Eugene Clark Cofer and Lula Hejna Cofer and lived in Moss Bluff for over fifty years. She worked at Selective Services, FmHA and retired from the U.S. Postal...
Renee Lucille Liebendorfer
Mar 17, 2016
Renee Lucille Goudeau Liebendorfer, 88, of Lake Charles, LA died Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Harbor Hospice after suffering a stroke.
Renee was born on December 13, 1927 in Crowley, LA to Barbe and Elizabeth Goudeau. Renee was a resident of Westlake, LA for 25 years. She loved to write and when her kids were younger, she took...
Shirley Bushnell Fontenot
Mar 17, 2016
Shirley Mae Fontenot, 83, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at a local heath care facility.
Those left to mourn Shirley’s loss and cherish her memories are her daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Jim Habern of Dallas, TX; 2 sons, Kenn Lerch, Jr. of Pennsylvania, Jacque “Monte” Montgomery Fontenot of Dallas, TX; 2 brothers...
Shepherd Scott Van Camp
Mar 17, 2016
Shepherd Scott Van Camp, 8 months, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 17, 2016.
Those left to mourn Shepherd’s loss and cherish his memories are his parents, Michael and Judith Glatt Van Camp of Lake Charles; brother, York Van Camp; Maternal Grandfather, Bart Glatt of Lake Charles; Paternal Grandfather, Michael Van Camp of Arkansas; Paternal Grandmother,...
Shanna Gail Tarver
Mar 17, 2016
Shanna Gail Tarver, 45, of Sulphur, joined her heavenly father Thursday, March 17, 2016 in a local hospital surrounded by her loving family and friends. She fought a courageous, lifelong battle against long QT syndrome and congestive heart failure and no longer has pain, but eternal rest.
Shanna was born on April 7, 1970 to Jimmy Poole and Velma...
Rachel Rashall Moss
Mar 14, 2016
Rachel Rashall Moss, 47, of Moss Bluff, LA passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016, in a Lake Charles hospital after a lengthy illness.
Ms. Moss was born September 9, 1968 to Carolyn and Sam Rashall in Alexandria, LA. She grew up in Moss Bluff and graduated from Sam Houston High School. Rachel then went on to obtain a...
Peggy Dianna Istre
Mar 14, 2016
Peggy Dianna Vincent Istre, affectionately known as “Miss Peggy,” is now rejoicing with the angels in praise of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Peggy was born December 4, 1946, and rose in her new body, after many years of fighting pain, on March 14, 2016, at 69 years old.
She was married to her husband, Darrell James Istre, for...
Judy Fontenot
Mar 13, 2016
Judy Gail Fontenot, 59, of Lake Charles, LA died Sunday, March 13, 2016.
Judy was born on October 23, 1956 in Mamou, LA to Roland and Loretta Fontenot. She enjoyed birds and putting a smile on people’s faces.
Those left to cherish her memory are her three siblings, Cathy Davis of Lake Charles, LA, David Fontenot of...
Richard Murray Goolsby
Mar 12, 2016
Richard M. Goolsby was born in Alexandria to Mr. and Mrs. Carl (Thelma) Goolsby. He was a heavy equipment operator and a lifelong resident of Sulphur. To his surrounding area he was considered the “Community Neighborhood Watch”. Richard loved visiting and socializing with everyone. Richard was loved by so many and will be greatly missed.
Richard is survived by his...
Carl Wesley Lewis
Mar 12, 2016
Carl Wesley Lewis, of Gonzales, LA, formerly of Lake Charles, died on Saturday, March 12, 2016, in Lake Charles surrounded by his family.
Carl was born in Lake Charles and was a retired industrial fiberglass fabricator. He honorably served our country in the United States Navy. He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, gardening and watching hummingbirds....
Mary Gauthreaux
Mar 12, 2016
Mary Elwanda Gauthreaux, 79, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 12:07 AM. Mary was a native of New Orleans and lived most of her life in the Sulphur/Lake Charles area. After retiring from the nursing industry she worked in the food service industry for many years.
Mary is survived by her four sons,...
Wallis John Menard
Mar 12, 2016
Wallis John Menard, 78, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 12:30 AM on Saturday, March 12, 2016 in his residence.Mr. Menard was born February 14, 1938 in Church Point, LA, graduated from Church Point High School and attended USL in Lafayette. He worked for over forty-three years for Southern Pacific Railroad, retiring as yard master in 2000. He was a...
James "Rodney" Hollingsworth
Mar 12, 2016
Johnson and Robison Funeral Home
107 W. Napoleon St.
Sulphur, La. 70663
337-528-0240
James Rodney Hollingsworth
James Rodney Hollingsworth, 67, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. Rodney was retired from Himont. He was an avid hunter and loved to fish at Toledo Bend. Rodney was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather....
