Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Linda Kathleen Dumesnil West
Nov 25, 2013
Linda Kathleen Dumesnil West, 60, of Lake Charles, LA died suddenly and unexpectedly at 6:06 PM on Monday, November 25, 2013 at a local hospital, surrounded by her family. Ms. West was born October 13, 1953 in Lake Charles, LA and was a 1971 graduate of LaGrange High School. She was raised of the Catholic Faith, attending Our Lady Queen...
Jeremiah Phillip Oliver
Nov 24, 2013
Jeremiah Phillip Oliver, 7 month old infant, died in a local hospital. Jeremiah will be most remembered for his sweet smile and as a happy baby. He leaves to cherish his memory, his parents, Shawn James Oliver and Aquanella Venice Wallace of Sulphur; two brothers, Amontay Wallace and KeiShawn Oliver; six sisters, LaQuanna, Leshaunna and Tineisha Wallace, Lelah and Lyanna...
James Richard Wene
Nov 24, 2013
James "Richard" Wene, 62, of Sulphur, LA died after a lengthy illness at 5:28 AM on Sunday, November 24, 2013 in his residence. Mr. Wene was born November 11, 1951 in Lake Charles, LA, was a 1969 graduate of LaGrange Senior High and attended McNeese State University. He lived in Eunice for five years before moving to Sulphur in 1979,...
Wanda Petross Ward
Nov 23, 2013
Wanda Petross Ward, 89, left this earth to go to her heavenly home on November 23, 2013. Her love for family and strong Christian faith were a role model to all who knew her. Mrs. Ward was born to William McKinley (Skeet) & Geneva Petross on August 19, 1924, in Okmulgee, OK. She met Grady Ward, her husband of nearly...
Mary Jane Tiller
Nov 23, 2013
Mary Jane Tiller, 78, of Gulf Shores, Alabama, and Lake Charles, LA died peacefully Saturday November 23, 2013 at a local hospital with her family at her side. A native of Hathaway, Mary Jane spent many years in the Lake Charles area, before falling in love with Gulf Shores, Alabama. She was a past member of the Chamber of Commerce...
Larry Charles Jones
Nov 22, 2013
Larry Charles Jones, 62 of Sulphur passed away on November 22, 2013 in a local hospital. Larry was a family man and loved family gathering. He enjoyed cooking, especially gumbo and bar-b- ques. Larry retired from Conoco as an operator after 31 years of service. Larry is survived by his daughter, Kristi Trahan and husband, Justin of Sulphur; son, Kevin...
Bishop Johnny C. Hair
Nov 22, 2013
Bishop Johnny Carroll Hair, 71, of Moss Bluff, received his heavenly reward Friday, Nov. 22, 2013. Born Jan. 27, 1942, in Laurel, Miss., and raised on his beloved farm, he moved to Homestead, Fla., at age 18 where he attended his first Pentecostal church service. Brother Hair received the Holy Ghost and was baptized in the name of Jesus Christ....
John Miller
Nov 21, 2013
John Louis Miller, 59, died on November 21, 2013 in his home in Gillis. Mr. Miller was born in Lake Charles, LA on August 19, 1954, and resided in Gillis. He graduated from Lake Charles High in 1972, and went on to McNeese State University and later graduated from Sowela Technical Institute. John held several positions in the agricultural field....
Bettye Young Brooks
Nov 20, 2013
Bettye Young Brooks, 85, of Lake Charles, LA died on Thursday, November 20, 2013 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. Bettye was born September 21, 1928 in Elizabeth, LA to Theodore and Maye Young. She was a 1945 Elizabeth High School graduate. She moved to Lake Charles in 1953 and was a loved church member of St. Luke...
Candace Hebert
Nov 20, 2013
I love you,""Do not fear, for I am with you" Isiah 43:4a, 5a "Since you are precious in my sight, Since you are honored and I love you, "Do not fear, for I am with you." Candace Elaine Sanderlin Hebert Candace Elaine Sanderlin Hebert lost her courageous battle with cancer on November 20, 2013. Born on December 19, 1955 in...
Jules Miller
Nov 19, 2013
Jules Miller, also known as the Turtle Man, 88, of Cameron, died Tuesday November 19, 2013 in a local hospital surrounded by his family. Jules was born January 25, 1925 in Creole and was a life-long resident of Cameron Parish. He was preceded in death by his parents, Diamond and Eurine Clement Miller, wife, Dorothy Duhon Miller and son Jules...
Ruth Allison
Nov 19, 2013
Ruth Allison, 97, of Lake Charles, LA died at 5:20 PM on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 in a local care facility. Mrs. Allison was born on June 13, 1916 in Stephens, AR where she graduated high school. In 1955 she moved to Lake Charles, LA where she resided the rest of her life. Mrs. Allison was a devoted member of...
John Paul Micelle
Nov 18, 2013
John Paul Micelle, 88, of Lake Charles, LA died at 9:20 PM on Monday, November 18, 2013 in an Oberlin, LA care facility. Mr. Micelle was born June 24, 1925 in Lake Charles, LA and was a graduate of Landry High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II, receiving numerous awards and recognitions. He...
Randall Lee Thornton
Nov 17, 2013
A sweet spirit was welcomed into Heaven in the early morning hours on Sunday, November 17, 2013. As Randall took his final breath he was surrounded by his sisters. They held hands and prayed together believing the peace and comfort of the Lord was with them. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he worked at Securitas where he received many...
Hunter Wayne Curphy
Nov 17, 2013
Hunter Wayne Curphy, 21, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, November 17, 2013. Mr. Curphy was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a 2010 graduate of Barbe High School, attended Northwestern State University, where he was on the Dean's list, Centenary College of Louisiana, and McNeese State University. A Biology major, Hunter enjoyed studying Science, Wildlife and Conservation....
Garland Anthony Turano
Nov 16, 2013
Garland Turano, 78, of Sulphur passed away Saturday November 16, 2013 in his residence surrounded by his family. Mr. Turano was born in Port Arthur, TX and was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High, class of 1953. He excelled in sports and lettered seven times in baseball, football, and basketball. Mr. Turano was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and...
Cecilia Arlene
Nov 16, 2013
Cecilia Arlene Settle, 87, died at 7:31 AM November 16, 2013 in a local care facility. Services will be Monday, November 18, 2013 at 11:00 AM in the chapel at Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 8:00 AM until time of services. Burial will be at Consolata Cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. Russell Mixon.
Aldon Young
Nov 14, 2013
Aldon Young, 56, of Lake Charles, died Thursday November 14, 2013 at a local hospital following an extended illness. He was a life-long resident of Lake Charles and a Master Carpenter. A very active member of Christ the King Catholic Church, he was a Forth Degree Knight of Columbus. He was a kind, loving and caring husband, father and friend...
Lola Elizebeth Young
Nov 14, 2013
Lola Elizebeth Simmons Young, 84, of Lake Charles, LA died on Thursday, November 14, 2013 in her residence. Mrs. Young was born May 7, 1929 in Jacksonville, FL, traveled the country following her husband's Air Force Career and settled in Lake Charles fifty-five years ago. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary for twenty-nine years and a...
