Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Gregory Phillip Guillory
Dec 15, 2016
Gregory Phillip Guillory, 67, of Lake Charles died at 10:18 AM on Thursday, December 15, 2016 in a local hospital.
Mr. Guillory was born on April 3, 1949 in Kinder, LA and lived most of his life in Lake Charles where he was a graduate of LaGrange High School. He furthered his education at McNeese State University receiving a...
Andrew Garofolo
Dec 15, 2016
Andrew Benjamin Garofolo, born to Paul and Shanna on March 10, 1995, passed away on December 15, 2016 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Andrew was a member of the 2012 graduating class of Sulphur High School and earned his Associate Degree in Instrumentation/Electrical at Sowela Technical Institute. Most recently, Andrew worked as a Laboratory Technician with Camin...
Tina Van Winkle
Dec 14, 2016
Lake Charles – Tina Van Winkle, 55, passed away in Lake Charles Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Tina was born in DeQuincy, LA on September 14, 1961. She was a longtime member of Livingway in Lake Charles and active in the La. UPC District Singles Ministry. Tina was employed by Loftin, Cain & LeBlanc Law firm. Survivors are...
William Earl Sexton, Jr.
Dec 14, 2016
William Earl Sexton Jr.
May 3, 1929 – December 14, 2016
Heaven gained another angel, from my family this year. Though a lot of people did not agree with this man at times, he was always able to pull you back in with one of his stories from his life or one of his silly words you never heard of....
Tessie Louise May
Dec 14, 2016
Tessie May, 95, of Lake Charles, LA died on Wednesday, December 14, 2016.
Tessie was born on May 10, 1921 in Mermentau, LA to John and Cecile Guidry. She was a member of First United Methodist Church where she volunteered counting Sunday’s church offerings for many years. She retired from McCall’s Farm Supply after forty years of service and...
Clarence Landry, Sr.
Dec 13, 2016
Clarence Landry, Sr., 90, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 peacefully in his sleep.
Clarence loved his family and friends. He loved Cajun music and he loved to eat! Clarence loved his priest, Father Andrews Kollannoor, M.S., who made him feel at peace. Clarence looked forward to family gatherings and rosaries every Wednesday. ...
Euel F. Pellerin
Dec 13, 2016
Euel F. Pellerin, 89, of Lake Charles, LA died on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at the Jennings American Legion Hospital.
Euel was born on January 10, 1927 in Church Point, LA to Louise and Lezida Pellerin.
He proudly served his country from March 28, 1945 until November 26, 1946 in the United States Army. He will be remembered...
Alice Joyce Brocato
Dec 13, 2016
Alice Joyce Brocato, 92, died Tuesday December 13, 2016 at a local care facility.
Mrs. Brocato was a native and life-long resident of Lake Charles. She worked for several years for United Gas Company and worked as a switchboard operator for Calcasieu Marine National Bank. She has always loved listening to music, during her younger years she enjoyed playing...
Angela Christine Augustine Davis
Dec 13, 2016
Iowa – Angela Christine Augustine Davis, 45, passed away in Lake Charles Memorial Hospital on December 13, 2016. Born in Welsh on March 11, 1971, Angela was the daughter of the late Charles Philip Augustine, Sr. and Rose Marie (Pultz) Bourque. She was a graduate of Bell City High and SW Community College in Mississippi, where she received an associate...
Mycdrick Bellow
Dec 12, 2016
Mycdrick Bellow, 50, passed away at home peacefully in his sleep on December 12, 2016. Mycdrick loved driving his 18 wheeler, the Saints, cooking, his faith and most importantly his children. He was employed as a truck driver for Material Delivery Service for about 16 years. Mycdrick was very kind hearted and would give you the shirt off his back. ...
Michael Arville
Dec 11, 2016
Michael Arville, 55, passed away on December 11, 2016 in Sulphur, LA.
Michael leaves behind his brother, Jeffrey Nansen (Paula); niece, Kimberly Nansen Sensat (Chuck); nephew, Robert Dartez; step-mother, Cora Arville; and numerous step sisters and friends. Michael was loved by many and will be missed by all.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and...
Larry Dean Breaux
Dec 11, 2016
Larry Dean Breaux, 60, of Sulphur, LA, passed away peacefully at his home on Calcasieu River Sunday evening, December 11, 2016. Larry was retired from the United States Postal Service and was proud of being a postman. He was a 1974 graduate of Sulphur High School. Larry was an avid outdoorsman and he so loved duck hunting. He will be...
Frances L. Harville
Dec 10, 2016
Frances L. Harville, 93, of Lake Charles, LA died December 10, 2016 in a local hospital.
Frances was born on March 2, 1923 in Bell City, LA to Noah and Loretta Elizabeth Hebert. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Frances was known for her strong will and loved for her family and friends....
Peggy L. Brown
Dec 10, 2016
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Peggy L. Brown on December 10, 2016. Mrs. Brown was a resident of Lake Charles, LA. She passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Brown was a homemaker. She loved doing crafts and spending time with her family. Mrs. Brown leaves behind to cherish...
Floyd J. Manuel
Dec 10, 2016
Floyd J. Manuel, husband, father, and grandfather, leaves his wife Lynn of fifty-three years; three sons, Ricky James, Jack Todd and Jason Roy; daughters-in-law, Dana and Gina; his treasure chest of grandchildren, Morgan, Luke, Katarina, Jack Joseph, Taylor, Canaan, Waylon, Sydnie, Layla, and Sara; and his grand-dogs, Fritz, Gypsy, and Ben.
His cremation was entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home....
Willie M. Montgomery Sr.
Dec 9, 2016
Lake Charles – Willie M. Montgomery, Sr., 79, passed away Friday, December 09, 2016 in his residence. Willie was born on August 11, 1937 in Flora, LA to the late Othel and Artie Mae Montgomery. He graduated from Iowa High School in 1955. Upon graduating he enlisted in the United States Navy in 1956; was active aboard the USS Allen...
Victoria Steward Vaughan
Dec 9, 2016
Victoria Faith Steward Vaughan, 57, of DeQuincy, LA, died at 1:48 AM on Friday, December 9, 2016 in her residence.
Mrs. Vaughan was born July 13, 1959 in Houston, TX and lived in the Sulphur area for over forty years. She worked as a cook for a number of years at the Hickory Smoke House. She was raised in...
Delores Vincent
Dec 9, 2016
Delores Vincent, 93, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016 following a short illness. Delores was born and raised in Nebraska moving to Sulphur after marriage. She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, enjoyed gardening and spending time with family and friends.
Delores is survived by her children, Ralph Vincent, James Vincent, Roger Vincent and wife Diana,...
Matthew Gilles Leblanc
Dec 9, 2016
Matthew, 23, was born to Kim Allison LeBlanc (Hebert) of Sweetlake, LA and Gilles RJ LeBlanc of Dalhousie, NB, Canada on May 14, 1993.
Matt attended and graduated from Bell City High School in 2012. After high school, Matthew joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in Ft. Leonard Wood, MO (MOS 31 Bravo). Upon returning back to SWLA,...
Jason Todd Miller
Dec 8, 2016
Big Lake – Jason Todd Miller, 35, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016. Jason was born in Lake Charles on September 29, 1981 to Rickie and Phyllis Miller. He was a graduate of Grand Lake High and was a volunteer fireman. Jason enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking and loved to cook. Jason was an avid fan of New Orleans Saints and...
