Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Brenda Kay Bonnette
Dec 4, 2015
Brenda Kay Bonnette, 69, of Westlake passed away at 12:02 AM on Friday, December 04, 2015 in a local care facility. Ms. Bonnette was born on February 22, 1946 in Lake Charles and lived all of her life in Westlake. She enjoyed playing bingo and had a huge heart for all animals especially dogs. Those left to cherish her memory...
Vivian "Puffy" Denton
Dec 3, 2015
Vivian “Puffy” Denton, 72, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2015. Puffy is survived by her 2 children Renee Burke and husband Charles of Sulphur and Rhonda Kyle and her husband, Jody of Carlyss; 3 grandchildren, Ricky Stout, Josey Kyle and wife Chelsey and Mandy Kyle; 4 great grandchildren, Heidi and Daltin Stout and Charlie and Levi Kyle; 3 brothers,...
Janet Claire Edmondson
Dec 3, 2015
Janet Claire Edmondson, 62, of Lake Charles passed away at 5:05 AM on Thursday, December 3, 2015 in a local hospice facility. Mrs. Edmondson was born on September 4, 1953 in Lake Charles. She lived in Lake Charles all of her life and was a 1971 graduate of LaGrange High School. Mrs. Edmondson was a member of Our Lady Queen...
Virgie "J.J" Texada
Dec 3, 2015
Virgie “J.J.” Texada, 93, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 7:25 PM on Thursday, December 3, 2015 in a local care facility. Mrs. Texada is survived by her daughter, Karen Merrill of Moss Bluff; sons, David I. Texada of Swords, LA and Jeffrey L. Texada of Lake Charles, LA; grandchildren, Matthew S. Merrill, Mark E. Merrill, William J. Texada, and...
Ernest Simien, Jr.
Dec 2, 2015
Ernest Simien Jr., 85, of Beaumont, TX died in a local care facility on Wednesday, December 2, 2015. Ernest was born on March 8, 1930 in Lawtell, LA to Ernest and Alma Simien. He enjoyed spending time with his dog “Bruce”. Ernest loved helping people that couldn’t help themselves. He also loved donating his time and efforts to others. He...
Logan Hereford
Dec 2, 2015
Logan Hereford, 68, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on December 2, 2015 in Galveston, TX. Logan was born on December 2, 1947 in Beaumont, TX to James and Jesse Hereford. He was a very wise man who loved his family and friends and always had time to listen. Logan enjoyed marksman shooting and Ham Radio. He was a man...
James Milton Stewart
Dec 1, 2015
James Milton Stewart, 93, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 9:43 PM on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 in a local hospital. Mr. Stewart was born July 3, 1922 in Crowley, LA, where he was a 1939 graduate of Crowley High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the World War II in the Pacific Theater. He lived...
David Bird
Dec 1, 2015
David DeWayne Bird, 55, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 5:07 am at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. David was a God fearing man who loved church and the word of God. He loved to fish, hunt and he loved football, especially the Kansas City Chiefs. David loved to joke around. He was always in good spirits and never...
Dorothy Sue Carter
Dec 1, 2015
Dorothy Sue Carter, 58, of Grand Chenier, died Tuesday December 1, 2015. Dorothy was a native of Albany, Georgia and a resident of Grand Chenier for the past 23years. She retired as chief steward in the United States Merchant Marine and employed with the Louisiana Department of Transportation. She is survived by her husband, Neil S. Carter, Grand Chenier; parents,...
Bernice Benoit
Nov 30, 2015
Iowa – Bernice Benoit, 83, passed away Monday, November 30, 2015 in a local care facility. Bernice was born October 18, 1932 in Hayes, LA to the late William Berry and Eula Lopez. Bernice attended St. Raphael Catholic Church. She enjoyed knitting, making quilts, crocheting, embroidering and playing bingo and loved going to the casino. She is survived by her...
Samuel Roy Hodges
Nov 29, 2015
On November 29, 2015 Samuel Roy Hodges, lovingly surrounded by his family, made a swift journey across Jordan’s chilly waters to meet his heavenly Father and a beloved host that has gone on before. “Roy”, as he was affectionately called by his grandchildren and many friends, was born on November 10, 1924, in Ragley, Louisiana, to Samuel Henry and Julia...
John Eddie Demarie
Nov 29, 2015
John E. Demarie, 70, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 10:00 PM on Sunday, November 29, 2015 in his residence. Mr. Demarie was born August 28, 1945 in Oxnard, CA and was native and life resident of Lake Charles, LA. He was a1963 graduate of LaGrange Senior High School, where he was a three year football letterman as both an...
Hulen Charles Landry
Nov 28, 2015
Hulen Charles Landry, 82, met his Savior Saturday, November 28, 2015 surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren as they prayed, sang hymns and quoted Scripture over him. It was truly a Homegoing day that his family will never forget. He was born July 31, 1933 in Lacassine, LA to Vena and Lucy LeBouef Landry. He leaves to cherish his...
Michelle Cortes
Nov 27, 2015
Michelle Cortes, 43, of Lake Charles, LA died in a local care facility surrounded by her loving family. Michelle was born on June 3, 1972 in Paterson, NJ to Juan Cortes and Iris Santiago. She loved boxing, crocheting, and being around family and friends. Michelle enjoyed her dogs and working out. She left this world “Undefeated”. She is survived by...
Bel Elender Taylor
Nov 27, 2015
Bel E. Taylor, 92, of Lake Charles, Louisiana died Friday, November 27, 2015 in a local hospital surrounded by her loving family present and in spirit. Bel was born on August 16, 1923 in Lake Charles, LA to Winnie “Bill” and Lily Elender. She was known for her love of her family and friends. Bel was strong in her faith...
Joseph Richard, Jr.
Nov 27, 2015
Joseph “Joe” Richard, Jr., 75 of Sulphur, was called home to his Blessed Savior Jesus Christ, on November 27, 2015 at 1:55 A.M. He was surrounded by his wife and all five of his children. Born on November 16, 1940 to Joseph Richard, Sr. and Ezora Daigle Richard, in Jennings, LA and was the youngest of 15 children. Joe spent...
Leon Paul Prestia, Sr.
Nov 27, 2015
Leon Paul Prestia, Sr., 77, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, November 27, 2015 in a local hospital. Mr. Prestia was a native of New Orleans where he lived most of his life and has lived the past eleven years in Lake Charles. He retired from Dixie Brewing Company with nearly forty years of service. He also worked for Standard...
Della Rose Zilk
Nov 27, 2015
Della Rose Zilk, 92, 0f Westlake, LA died Friday, November 27, 2015 in a local care facility. Della was born on March 19, 1923 in Holmwood, LA to Abra and Ada Sonnier. Mrs. Zilk was a native of Louisiana but had spent most of the last 27 years in Kerrville, TX. She had been a resident in Westlake, LA for...
Aron Joseph Richard
Nov 26, 2015
Aron Joseph Richard, 75, passed away in the comfort of his home on Thanksgiving Day,Thursday, November 26, 2015 surrounded by his beloved family. Aron was a native of Morse, LA and a resident of Sulphur for over 70 years. He was a graduate of Sulphur High, Class of 1959 and attended Sowella. Aron was a member of Our Lady of...
John Arthur Chesson
Nov 26, 2015
JOHN ARTHUR CHESSON entered the world on Sept 23, 1936 at Ged (suburbs of Vinton), Louisiana and departed this life not far from his place of birth on Nov 26, 2015. In between he starred in football at Vinton High, served in the U.S. Navy, played semi-pro football for the LC Pelicans, was a successful businessman, loved his county and...
