Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Joseph Homer Smith
Jan 15, 2018
Joseph Homer Smith, 87, was called home January 15th to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his family.
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He was born in Ville Platte, LA on March 25, 1930 to Tanzy and Florence Vidrine Smith. After graduating from Ville Platte High School, he joined the U.S. Air Force, serving state-side during the Korean Conflict in the...
Luke Aron Ancelet
Jan 15, 2018
    A precious baby boy who touched so many lives in such a brief time. He was loved deeply by family and friends. Luke is the son of Logan Ancelet and Alexandra “Ali” Shaver. He leaves behind loving grandparents; Donnie and Cynthia Ancelet, Paula and Sam Havenar, Kipp and Kala Walling, great-grandparents; Glenda Richard, Bob and Allison Walling, Jimmy and Tommye...
James Guidry
Jan 15, 2018
James “J.R.” Guidry, 69 passed away on January 15, 2018 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. James worked at Cities Service for 5 years and retired from W. R. Grace after 28 years. He loved to fish, hunt, camp, ride his Harley and spend time with family and friends. James was a loving husband, father and...
Elfriede "Oma" Fontenot
Jan 15, 2018
Lake Charles – Elfriede “Oma” Fontenot, 87, was born in Munich, Germany on February 3, 1930, the daughter of Otto and Ernestine Zettler, passed away January 15, 2018 in a local hospital. Oma was a member of Lake Charles Bible Church. She enjoyed golf, sewing, crafts, dancing and especially loved cooking for her family. Oma is survived by her husband...
Kenneth D. "Kenny Boy" Viga
Jan 14, 2018
Kenneth D. “Kenny Boy” Viga, 53, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Sunday, January 14, 2018 in his residence.
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Mr. Viga is survived by his father, Derral Viga; fiancée Annie Hines; aunts, Betty Mueller and Cheryl Ramuar; uncle, Bobby LeBlanc; cousins, Jimmy and Annie Mueller, Nikki and Bucky LeBlanc, Bubba and Cody Thibodeaux, Angie Bech, and Sandy Kbnon; and...
Sherryl Ann Gow
Jan 14, 2018
Sherryl Ann Gow, 71, of Lake Charles, left this world to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 14, 2018 in a local care facility.
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Ms. Gow was born in Crowley, LA on December 1, 1946 to Annabell and Robert Gow, Jr. After graduating high school she attended McNeese State University and got her Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education....
Marie Lorraine Jeansonne
Jan 13, 2018
Marie Lorraine Jeansonne, 58, passed away at her home on January 13, 2018.
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Ms. Lorraine was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Ville Platte, LA and then moved to Lake Charles, LA where she spent the next thirty years and raised a family. Ms. Lorraine was a generous and very prayerful woman and attended Our Lady Queen...
Kathy Lynn Hidalgo
Jan 13, 2018
Kathy Lynn Hidalgo, 75, of Big Lake, died suddenly on Saturday January 13, 2018 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.
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Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Arthur and Goldie Anna Mae Scallan Williams and a son, Charles Patrick Rothkamm. She leaves to honor and cherish her memory her beloved husband of 36 years, Anthony “Tony” Hidalgo,...
Anna Mae Theunissen
Jan 13, 2018
Welsh – Anna Mae Theunissen, daughter of Alexson and Agnes (Breaux) Simon, born July 20, 1935, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018, at the age of 82. Funeral services are Monday, January 15, 2018 at 10 a.m. in Johnson & Brown Funeral Home – Iowa with Father Roland Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow in LeBleu Cemetery – Fenton. Visitation is...
Neil S. Rogers Dc
Jan 13, 2018
Lake Charles – Dr. Neil S. Rogers DC, 80, of Lake Charles, passed away on January 13, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. In keeping with Neil’s wishes, there will be no viewing or funeral. He has chosen to be cremated under the direction of Johnson & Brown Funeral Home. As a loving, caring father, he will be greatly missed....
Irving Pierre Lapoint
Jan 12, 2018
Irving Pierre LaPoint, 80, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 12:05 PM on Friday, January 12, 2018 in his residence.
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Mr. LaPoint was born October 13, 1937 in Mermentau, LA and lived all of his adult life in Lake Charles, LA. He was a dedicated worker for over fifty years at Bartley / Alfred Palma Construction as a superintendent,...
Clarence Ray Wilburn
Jan 12, 2018
Clarence Ray Wilburn, 75, of Moss Bluff, LA, died at 7:35 PM on Friday, January 12, 2018 in his residence.
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Mr. Wilburn was born July 30, 1942 in Appleby, TX to Vonnie and Elray “E.E.” Wilburn. He brought his little bride to Lake Charles, LA in September of 1965 to work for Fuller Austin Insulation, where he worked for...
Norma Joyce Phelps
Jan 12, 2018
Lake Charles –Norma Joyce Phelps, daughter of the late Jack G. Mayo and Mattie Francis Duncan, born June 28, 1931 in Waldo, Arkansas, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018 at the age of 86. Norma enjoyed attending church and participating with the 50+ group, bible studies and creating beautiful artwork. She is survived by her two daughters, Renee Thornton of...
Claudette Poole Sells
Jan 11, 2018
Claudette Poole Sells, 74, of Sulphur, LA passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018 in the comfort of her home.
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Mrs. Sells was born in Lake Charles and lived most of her life in Sulphur. She was a graduate of Sulphur High School. One of her greatest joys was children and for many years she owned and operated a...
Jeffery Lynn Benoit
Jan 11, 2018
Jeffery Lynn Benoit, 48, of Lake Charles passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018 in a local hospital.
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Mr. Benoit was born in Lake Charles and lived most his life in Hayes. He was a graduate of Bell City High School and worked as a Carpenter in the Construction industry, currently for Tony Tommasi. He enjoyed riding four wheelers,...
Sylvia C. Sepulveda Irwin
Jan 11, 2018
Sylvia Catherine Sepulveda Irwin, 70, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018 in a local hospital. She was born in San Antonio, TX, grew up in Chicago, IL and relocated to Louisiana upon retiring from AT&T after 31 years of service. Sylvia graduated from Holy Trinity Croation Church Grade School and St. Procopius High School.
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Ms. Irwin had one...
James "Jim" Moss, Sr.
Jan 10, 2018
James “Jim” Patrick Moss, Sr., 71, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 1:58 PM on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 in a local hospital.
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Mr. Moss was born November 29, 1946 in Lake Charles, LA, where he was a lifelong resident. He attended LaGrange High School and served his country for four years in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam...
Robert Leif Patterson
Jan 10, 2018
Robert Leif Patterson, 68, passed away at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston, TX on January 10, 2018.
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Robert served his country in the United States Army. After being honorably discharged from the Army he spent his life in the Lake Charles area in many construction related fields. During his career he worked at PPG, Rebel Energy, and Heidt Construction,...
James Andrus Caudell
Jan 10, 2018
James Andrews Caudell, 80, of Sulphur, LA, died on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 in a local hospital.
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Mr. Caudell was born December 14, 1937 in Louisville, AL.
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His cremation was entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home.
Juanita Talley
Jan 9, 2018
Juanita Young Talley, 68, of Sulphur passed away on January 9, 2018 in a local hospital. She worked for Calcasieu Parish School Board for many years and loved all of her students. Juanita loved fishing with her husband, and visiting with all her family and friends.
Juanita is survived by her two children, Carl “Doug” Talley and wife Paulette of...
