Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Brian James Mire
May 30, 2024
Brian James Mire, age 59, passed away on Thursday May 30, 2024 in Vinton, LA. Born February 13, 1965 in Sulphur, LA, he was the second born to his parents Carroll John Mire and Grace Sarver Mire.
Brian was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. He graduated from Sulphur High School in 1983 and later married Joni Trotta Mire.
Brian was...
Viola Joyce Byers
May 29, 2024
Viola Joyce Byers, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2024, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Born on July 17, 1932, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Elvin W. and Olive Miller Higgins.
Joyce graduated from Van Nuys High School in Van Nuys, California. She dedicated her life to her family as a...
Walter Joseph Benoit, Sr.
May 29, 2024
Walter J. Benoit, Sr. peacefully passed away May 29, 2024. He was 95 years of age, born in Gueydan, LA in August of 1928. Walter is the son of Theobert Benoit & Cora Mae “Moore” Benoit. He was one of 12 children and has one remaining sibling, Ruby Peshoff, who recently celebrated 100 years of age, living near Oakdale, Louisiana.
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Sam J. Reed, Jr.
May 29, 2024
Sam J. Reed, 94, passed away on May 29, 2024, in a local hospital with his family by his side. Sam was a native of Oberlin and a 1947 graduate of Oberlin High School. He had been a resident of Lake Charles since 1956. He was a member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception where he served in the...
Ted Chenet
May 29, 2024
With grateful hearts because of a life beautifully lived, the family of Theodore “Ted” Chalker Chenet announces their father’s passing in the early morning hours of May 29, 2024, at the age of 93. He died while in the loving and honorable care of the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home in Jennings, LA and of Lamm Family Hospice.
Ted was born...
Kermith Roy Sonnier, Sr.
May 28, 2024
Kermith Roy Sonnier, Sr. 76, of Lake Charles, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at a hospital in Lafayette. Kermith was born in Basile on July 30, 1947, to Simon and Leora Sonnier. Kermith was a lifelong resident of Southwest Louisiana and enjoyed all the outdoor opportunities that came with it.
Those left to cherish his memory are his children;...
Huey F. "Joe" Sexton
May 28, 2024
Huey F. “Joe” Sexton, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and dedicated public servant, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and cherished memories. Born in 1934, Joe’s life was marked by an unwavering commitment to his family, his country, and his community.
Joe proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, a testament to his lifelong...
Charles Craig Thibodeaux
May 28, 2024
Charles Craig Thibodeaux, 64, of Lake Charles passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 in his residence.
Mr. Thibodeaux was born on March 25, 1960 in Lake Charles and remained rooted in his hometown throughout his lifetime. He was a proud graduate of LaGrange High School. Mr. Thibodeaux began his career as a painter and later transitioned into the...
Patricia Lisotta
May 27, 2024
Patricia H. Lisotta, 76, of Moss Bluff, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024, in a local care facility.
Patricia was a graduate of Marion High School and was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church. She loved talking with people and thoroughly enjoyed the years she worked as a Greeter for Walmart on Highway 14. Patricia was a huge Loretta...
Ronald Gene Roberts
May 26, 2024
Ronald Gene Roberts 1950-2024
Craftsman, master carpenter and master of laissez les bon temps rouler, he worked hard and played hard his entire life. The oldest of four brothers, he learned a love of family and the great outdoors from his mother and father in the landscapes of northern New Mexico and Oklahoma. Then he found Louisiana, or Louisiana found...
Marion Lee Hensley
May 26, 2024
Marion Lee Hensley
07/01/1935 – 05/26/2024
My love has left and took my heart with him! He is now with our baby girl Boogie and out of pain. He was a part of Lake Charles for almost 50years. He owned Lake Charles Electric Motor and Fin City Tropical Fish. Over the years, he had many hobbies; the last was his...
Grace "Gmaw" Boullion Vinson
May 26, 2024
Grace “Gmaw” Boullion Vinson, 90, of Lake Charles gracefully danced into eternity surrounded by the love of her family at 7:44 PM on Sunday, May 26, 2024 in a local hospice facility.
Mrs. Vinson was born on April 14, 1934 in Erath, was raised in Cameron and moved to Lake Charles in 2005. She was a member of Our Lady...
Jimmy Lee Leger
May 26, 2024
Jimmy Lee Leger passed away on May 26, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones. Jimmy was born on August 27, 1948 in Eunice, LA to Joseph Emery Leger and Pearl Granger Leger.
He enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a hard-working family man. Jimmy was a proud United States...
Emma Louise Broussard
May 25, 2024
Emma Louise Broussard, 73, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Harbor Hospice of Lake Charles.
Emma was born on February 27, 1951. She was a graduate of Sulphur High School and McNeese State University receiving a Master’s degree in Education. She worked for the Calcasieu Parish School Board for 33 years teaching at Reynaud Middle School,...
Joyce Clarke
May 24, 2024
Joyce Clarke passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was born on October 4, 1940, in Kaplan, Louisiana, to Aston and Aledia Cormier Herpin.
Joyce was a devoted wife and mother for 65 years. She loved her family dearly, and she cherished her Catholic Faith. Throughout her life, she held many roles and was...
Gwendolyn Roy Ramsey
May 24, 2024
Gwendolyn Ann Ramsey, 78, of Lake Charles passed away at 10:15 AM on Friday, May 24, 2024 in a local hospice facility.
Raised in Eunice, she attended Eunice High School before moving to Kinder and later settling in Lake Charles. For 13 years she graced the halls of Calcasieu Parish schools where she served as a cafeteria worker until retiring...
Brenda Long Judice
May 24, 2024
Brenda Long Judice, 73, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Lake Charles, LA surrounded by her family. She was born January 24, 1951 in New Orleans, LA. She spent her childhood years in Opelousas, LA and moved with her family to Lake Charles in 1964. She attended LaGrange High School and McNeese State University, where she met her...
Amanda Vigé
May 22, 2024
Amanda Vige’ was born Oct 21, 1980 in Corpus Christi, TX to the late Feliciano R. Vega Sr. and Ramoncita Rodriguez.
Amanda was a gift to anyone graced by her spirit and soul. Children and animals were the reason she lived and would do anything to protect them. She lived hard, partied harder, but she loved the hardest. She prided...
