Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Terence "Terry" Young
Aug 7, 2015
Iowa- Terence “T.Y.” or “Terry” Young, 68, passed away in his residence on Friday, August 7, 2015 surrounded by his family. Terry was born in Las Vegas, NV to the late Samuel E. Young, Sr. and Virginia Gertrude Young, born Jones on November 27, 1946. He was a graduate of Novato High School and was a member of the school...
Joshua Wesson
Aug 7, 2015
Joshua Stephen Wesson, age 41, of Dominican Republic, drowned in the Dominican Republic on August 7, 2015, while attempting to save three teenage boys. Joshua was born on May 1, 1974 in Ottawa, Illinois. He was son to Dr. Karen Wesson and Dr. and Mrs. Joel Wesson (Gwen). He graduated from Windsor Hills Baptist School in 1992 and later Oklahoma...
Ethel Marie "Phillis" Michel
Aug 6, 2015
Ethel Marie Michel, 94, of Lake Charles passed away Thursday, August 6, 2015 at Resthaven Nursing Center. Mrs. Michel served in the United States Navy, as a Navy Wave. She was a member of the LeBon Temps Dance Club, Ladies of the Sahara and a charter member of the University United Methodist Church. Those left to mourn her loss and...
Elizabeth Anne Sneddon
Aug 6, 2015
Elizabeth Anne Sneddon, 61, of Lake Charles, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 6, 2015. Anne was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on April 9, 1954. Her early life was in Stirling, Denny and Kilsyth, Scotland. She moved to the United States in 1981 to Las Cruces, New Mexico, then to Ontario and Lake Arrowhead...
Lois Miriam Long
Aug 6, 2015
Lois Miriam Long, 90, went to be with the Lord on Thursday August 6, 2015 in Lakeland, Florida. Mrs. Long was a loving mother, grandmother and caregiver. Those left to mourn her loss and cherish her memory are 6 daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Bob Maywhort of Fort Payne, Alabama, Barbara and Glenn Dixon of Lakeland, Florida, Gail LeBlanc of...
Daisy Ouida Wale Fontenot
Aug 6, 2015
Daisy Ouida Wale Fontenot, 96, of Lake Charles passed away Thursday, August 06, 2015 in a local healthcare facility. Mrs. Fontenot was a native of Oakdale, LA. She married the love of her life, Ogden Fontenot, in January 1940. She lived with her "sweetheart" on a farm between Oakdale and Oberlin where they raised crops and cattle and where she...
Ronald Daniels
Aug 6, 2015
Ronald Daniels, 69, of Lake Charles, LA died Thursday, August 6, 2015 in a local hospital surrounded by his loving family. Ronald was born on September 28, 1945 in Gallaway , Missouri to Elmer and Edith Daniels. He loved spending time with family and friends. He also enjoyed horses, motorcycles, and fishing. Ronald was a member of the VFW North...
Curlise Cormier
Aug 6, 2015
Curlise Cormier, 82 passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2015. Curlise was born in Edgerly, LA on May 13, 1933 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cormier. He has lived in Sulphur since 1976. Curlise worked in the oilfield industry as a tool pusher for 20 years. He also worked for Calcasieu parish as a road patcher. Curlise was...
Desireah Annette Chapman
Aug 5, 2015
Iowa– Desireah A. Chapman, 35, passed away in a local hospital on Wednesday, August 5, 2015. Desireah was born in Lake Charles on March 25, 1980. She loved photography and was taking classes to enhance her skills. Desireah attended Bethany Baptist Church. She loved many & was loved by many. She is survived by her mother, Cynthia Yvette Miller of...
Donald Keith Ogden
Aug 5, 2015
Donald Keith Ogden, 74 passed away on August 5, 2015 in a local hospital. He was a member of the Henning United Memorial Methodist Church in Sulphur. Donald loved to cook and had many special dishes, but his shrimp potato salad and chili were among the favorites. He also enjoyed duck hunting and spending time with his friends. He will...
Lee Joseph Stanford
Aug 4, 2015
Lee Joseph Stanford, 88, of Lake Charles, LA died Tuesday, August 4, 2015 in a local hospital. Lee was born on November 29, 1926 in Lawtell, LA to Eddie and Odette Stanford. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in the great outdoors. Lee was a resident of Lake Charles, LA since 1955. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends...
Alice Merle Browne
Aug 4, 2015
Iowa – Alice Merle Browne, 77, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, August 4, 2015. Merle was born in Chloe on February 18, 1938 to the late Eli and Amy Hebert. She was employed by Lakeside Bank from 1972 to 1992 and retired from Grand Casino Coushatta in 2006. Merle was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church where...
Lawrence Claude Stewart
Aug 4, 2015
Lawrence Claude Stewart, 74, of Lake Charles passed away at 8:50 AM on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 in a Beaumont hospice facility. Mr. Stewart was born on November 28, 1940 in Butler, MO and moved to Lake Charles in the early 1980's. He was retired from the US Air Force before being employed as an Avionics Technician and retiring from...
Edine Fontenot
Aug 3, 2015
Edine Fontenot, 89, of Lake Charles passed away at 10:11 AM on Monday, August 3, 2015 in a local care facility. Mrs. Fontenot was born on May 11, 1926 in Mamou, LA and moved to Lake Charles in 1959. She was an LPN having worked for Lake Charles Memorial Hospital and retiring from Rosewood Nursing Home. Mrs. Fontenot was a...
Johnny Carpenter
Aug 3, 2015
Johnny Carpenter, 81, of Lake Charles, LA died Monday, August 3, 2015 in a local care facility surrounded by his loving family. Johnny was born on October 23, 1933 in Iowa, LA to Samuel and Margaret Carpenter. He enjoyed many things in life including spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed restoring cars, camping, and making rosaries. He made...
Patrick Glenn Sonnier
Aug 2, 2015
Patrick Glenn Sonnier, 55, of Lake Charles, LA went to be with his Lord and Savior after a valiant fight with cancer Sunday, August 2, 2015. Patrick Glenn Sonnier was born on April 15, 1960 in Kinder, LA to Delmer and Mary Helen Sonnier of Oberlin, LA. Survivors include wife of 23 years, Amanda Harrington Sonnier of Lake Charles, LA;...
Edith A. Avery
Aug 2, 2015
Edith Allie Lea Avery, 83 passed away on August 2, 2015 in her residence surrounded by her family. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Sulphur. Edith enjoyed making quilts, embroidering, reading, fishing, and crossword puzzles. Edith is survived by her three daughters, Melissa Ann Miller and husband Darrell of Sulphur, Linda Frey and husband John, and Ellen...
Sidney Lee Leger
Aug 1, 2015
Iowa – Sidney Lee Leger, 74, passed away in a Jennings hospital on Saturday, August 01, 2015. Sidney was born on February 3, 1941 and graduated from Iowa High and served in the U. S. Navy for 3 years. He retired from the Town of Iowa. He is survived by his son, Bradley Leger (Ramonica) of Hayes and daughter, Licia...
