Local Obituaries

Aug 21, 2015

Sallye Jean Toniette, M.D. "Dr. T" of Sulphur passed away on August 21, 2015 in West Cal-Cam Hospital. She was a wonderful soul, truly one of the greatest of our community. Sallye was born in Sulphur, LA to Eugene and Sallye Toniette of Sulphur and a lifelong resident of Sulphur. Dr. Sallye Jean Toniette, was a 1946 graduate of Sulphur...

Aug 21, 2015

Phillip M. Latham, 80, died on Friday, August 21, 2015 in his home, with his loving family at his side. Born in Welsh, Louisiana, Mr. Latham lived most of his life in Lake Charles, graduating from LaGrange High School in 1953 and McNeese State University in 1965. He served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Army...

Aug 20, 2015

Richard "Dickie" Richard, 72, of Lake Charles, died on Thursday August 20, 2015 at a local hospice center following an extended illness. Dickie was a native of Eunice and lifelong resident of Lake Charles. A graduate of Marion High School, he started in the plumbing business with his father at a young age. He carried on the tradition of his...

Aug 20, 2015

Eric Lee Friesner, 36, of Westlake, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2015. Although Eric suffered for many years with his earthly body, he is now made new and at peace in heaven. Music held a special place in Eric's life and rocking out to Ozzy was his favorite pastime. He is survived by his parents, Craig and Vonda Richardson Friesner;...

Aug 18, 2015

Charles Russell "Russ" Collins, 81, of Aroma Park, IL passed away peacefully in Lake Charles, LA following a brief illness. Mr. Collins was born on October 30, 1933 in Chevanse, IL. He lived most of his life in Aroma Park, IL before moving to Lake Charles, LA two years ago to be with his daughter and her family. Mr. Collins...

Aug 18, 2015

James G. Mitchell 84 departed this life on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 7:00am in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana he was a graduate of Lake Charles High School and McNeese State University majoring in Petroleum Engineering. Mr. Mitchell retired as an operator and worked in the warehouse for Citgo. He was a U.S. Army...

Aug 18, 2015

Shon Castillo, Jr., 79, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 5:25 PM on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 in his residence. Mr. Castillo was born September 18, 1935 in Lake Charles, LA and graduated from Lake Charles High School. He served his country for two years in the U.S. Navy from 1954 to 1956 and then graduated in 1961 from McNeese...

Aug 17, 2015

Linda Lou Smith Denby, 72, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 4:24 AM on Monday, August 17, 2015 in a local hospital. Mrs. Denby was born December 6, 1942 in Lake Charles, LA. She was an active and devoted member of Livingway Pentecostal Church for over thirty years. She loved children and many that she watched in her home still...

Aug 17, 2015

Charles Allen Barker, 59, passed away Monday August 17, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Barker loved fly fishing and doing mechanical work in his spare time. Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memories are his loving and caring wife of 39 years, Ruth Timpa Barker of Lake Charles, LA; daughter, Amanda Ruth Barker of Livingston, TX; brother...

Aug 17, 2015

Raymond John Clostio, Sr. passed away on August 17, 2015 in Lake Charles. Raymond was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. He was born in Lafayette and spent most of his life in Sulphur. Raymond enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends. Raymond is survived by his wife Monica Guilbeau Clostio; son Raymond Clostio, Jr....

Aug 17, 2015

Nicholas Ray Soileau, 33, of Lake Charles, LA died August 17, 2015 in a local hospital. Nicholas was born on December 2, 1981 in Welsh, LA to Michael and Kathleen Soileau. His passion was working on classic cars, restoring automobiles, and fishing. He loved being around his family and friends. Survivors include his father, Michael W. Soileau Sr.; two children,...

Aug 16, 2015

Marian "Ann" Warren, 98 of Sulphur passed away on August 16, 2015. She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, belonged to the Catholic Daughters for 60 years, and enjoyed crossword puzzles. Ann is survived by her husband of 27 years, Ken Warren of Sulphur; close friend, Peggy Quibodeaux and numerous nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial...

Aug 16, 2015

Carla Jo Broussard, 54 of Sulphur passed away on August 16, 2015. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 11 A.M. at Antioch Baptist Church in Edgerly. The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 22, 2015 from 9:30 A.M. until time of the service.

Aug 14, 2015

William Clay Hudson, 80, of Lake Charles, LA, was reunited in Heaven with his wife and love of his life, Ann, at 8:23 PM on Friday, August 14, 2015. Mr. Hudson spent his lifetime entertaining people with his numerous voices. He was a football enthusiast who took great joy in his fantasy football league. He was also a horse lover...

Aug 14, 2015

Aug 14, 2015

Dorothy Lee "Dot" Begnaud Guidry, 82 of Sulphur passed away on August 14, 2015 in a local care center. Dot lived in Sulphur for the past 54 years and was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Sulphur. She enjoyed singing, writing poetry, calligraphy, and dancing. Dot and her husband Dan spent many years traveling 48...

Aug 13, 2015

Donald Eugene Hansen, 82, of Lake Charles passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2015 in a local care facility. Mr. Hansen was born on February 27, 1933 in Tuscola, IL and was a graduate of Petersburg Harris High School. He then joined the US Navy where he was a radio operator for submarines. Upon being discharged he was a radio...

Aug 13, 2015

Priscilla Marie Broussard Morgan, 88, of Grand Lake, LA, died at 11:32 AM on Thursday, August 13, 2015 in her residence. Mrs. Morgan was born June 3, 1927 in Cameron, LA, and has lived in Grand Lake, LA for the past twenty-six years. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Creole, LA. She was a...

Aug 12, 2015

Lavannah Aline Lantier, 62 of Sulphur passed away on August 12, 2015. She was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church in Sulphur and belonged to the Lay Carmelites. Lavannah enjoyed crocheting and making rosaries. Her grandchildren were the love of her life and will be missed by all who knew her. Lavannah is survived by her husband...

Aug 12, 2015

Hazel Ann Henry, 80, of Lake Charles, LA went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 in a local care facility. Hazel was born on May 1, 1935 in Lake Charles, LA to Leonard and Una Melancon. She enjoyed being around friends and family. Hazel often enjoyed playing cards, painting, and working jigsaw puzzles. She was a...