Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Patrinella Johnson
Jul 4, 2021
Patrinella Chantlin Johnson died on Sunday, July 4, 2021, in her residence. She was the second oldest child born to Clarence and Viola Chantlin on November 13, 1950, in Lafayette, LA. She attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic school and graduated from Sam Houston High School. She was married to the late Vernon Ray Johnson.
Pat enjoyed family celebrations...
Bill Hartley
Jul 3, 2021
William John Hartley passed away Saturday, July 3 at the age of 90 years. Raised in New York City, “Bill” spent his childhood and teen years surrounded by his parents and relatives, who were on Broadway and in Ziegfeld Follies. From this, he learned the art of acting and became a consummate entertainer, spending four years in the Airforce bringing...
Stella Mae Breaux
Jul 2, 2021
Stella Mae Breaux, 93, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away peacefully at 9:12 AM on Friday, July 2, 2021 in a local hospital.
Ms. Breaux was born May 7, 1928 in Lake Charles, LA. She had a great love for her family, had a very giving heart and enjoyed spending time with family and friends, along with occasional trips to...
Christine Marie Pruden
Jun 30, 2021
Christine Marie Pruden, 75, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Pruden was born January 17, 1946 to Wilton and Margaret (Chase) Clifton in National City, CA. She enjoyed cooking for her family and friends and working in her garden.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 43 years, James Stanley Pruden; children, Annette...
Gilmer James Duhon
Jun 30, 2021
Mr. Gilmer James Duhon, 79, of Sulphur passed away at 12:49 PM, Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in local hospital.
Mr. Duhon was a native of Lake Charles and lived in the Lake Charles-Sulphur area all his life. He was the owner/operator of Duhon’s Muffler Repair. He enjoyed the Dallas Cowboys, camping, building fires, and gambling with his wife.
He is...
Charles "Cj" Manuel Jr.
Jun 30, 2021
Charles “CJ” Manuel, Jr., 32, of Lake Charles passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, in Lake Charles.
CJ was born on December 13, 1988, in Lake Charles where he currently resided. He was a deputy for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office for nearly 10 years. CJ was currently the manager of the tire and battery department for Sam’s Club. ...
David "Dave" Ratliff
Jun 30, 2021
Dave Terrell Ratliff, 70, of Sweet Lake, passed away at his home, with his family by his side, on Wednesday June 30, 2021.
Dave was a native of Monahans, Texas, raised in Jal, New Mexico and was a long-time resident of Sweet Lake. He retired from the oilfield, where he provided technical support to the workers of the rigs. Dave...
Hilton C. Ardoin
Jun 29, 2021
Hilton C. Ardoin, 79, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 in his residence. He was born December 31, 1941 to Hadley and Dula (Bertrand) Ardoin in Basile, La and moved to the Lake Charles area around 1960. Hilton was an avid reader and an excellent Cajun cook. He enjoyed watching horse races and especially spending time with his family...
Patricia Anne Moore
Jun 28, 2021
Patricia Anne Moore died in the early morning of June 28, 2021, falling asleep peacefully in her chair. She was born Patricia Anne Landry on January 23, 1939. She is preceded in death by her husband of nearly 38 years, Billy Wayne Moore; her daughter Geralyn who died shortly after birth; her son Brian Kevin Moore; her parents Gustave Dalton...
Genita Cotten
Jun 27, 2021
Genita Cotten, 77 of Sulphur, LA was called home on Sunday, June 27, 2021.
She was born in Jena, LA on August 22, 1943 to Shell G. and Mary Gladys Flowers.
She graduated from Jena High School, Class of 1962. It was while she traveled with her husband for work that it brought her to Sulphur, and it became her...
Michael Lawrence Sowell
Jun 27, 2021
“So, God Made A Farmer”
Michael Lawrence Sowell, 54, of Lacassine passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Sowell was a native of Kilbourne, LA, lived most of his life in North Louisiana and in 2006 made Lacassine, LA his home. He was a graduate of Kilbourne High School where he was a talented...
Hope Guillotte
Jun 26, 2021
Edlynn Hope Guillotte, 86, of Moss Bluff stepped into Heaven at 2:35 AM on Saturday, June 26, 2021 in a local hospital following a brief illness.
Ms. Guillotte was born on November 15, 1934 in Alexandria where she was a graduate of Bolton High School. In 1952 she moved to Lake Charles for a short time before marrying and becoming...
William Percy Sutton
Jun 26, 2021
William Percy Sutton, 90, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at his daughter’s residence in Pineville, LA.
Mr. Sutton was born August 2, 1930 in Loxley, AL. Bill was the oldest of eleven children. He was a wonderful son and brother, a loving husband, son-in-law, father and grandfather, a loyal friend and coworker. His...
John Carroll Hebert
Jun 25, 2021
John Carroll Hebert, 94, died 9:00 AM, Friday, June 25, 2021. He spent his last days in the company of beautiful women. His four daughters made sure one of them visited him every day, doting on him and bringing him sweet treats. Even in his dreams, the love of his life visited him just before his death.
Johnny loved God...
Randal M. Owen
Jun 25, 2021
Randal Morris Owen passed away June 25, 2021 at home in Lake Charles, LA at the age of 81.
He was born on September 8, 1939 in Childress, TX to Foy C. and Pearl Storey Owen. He grew up in Childress, TX, and graduated from Childress High School. He met the love of his life, Patti Foster at a...
Glenn Bellon
Jun 25, 2021
Nathan Glenn Bellon, 71, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Bellon was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He began his career as a Millwright for Carpenter’s Local Union 1476 where he worked for twenty-three years before his move to Westlake Polymers where he retired as a supervisor with twenty-three...
Kevin John Ackley
Jun 24, 2021
Kevin John Ackley, 62, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully, Thursday, June 24, 2021 after a long battle with early-onset dementia.
Mr. Ackley was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of St. Louis Catholic High School. He and his brothers ran the family business, Custom Carpet Service, for many years in North Lake Charles. Mr. Ackley...
Yvonne Vidrine Verrette
Jun 24, 2021
Yvonne Vidrine Verrette, 90, of Cave City, AR passed away at 12:40 AM on Thursday, June 24, 2021 in a Batesville, AR hospital.
Mrs. Verrette was born on May 12, 1931 in Ville Platte, LA. She grew up in Vidrine, LA, which was founded by her uncle Dr. Julius Vidrine and graduated from Vidrine High. After marrying Leroy Verrette on...
Lorrie Oelze Bonnette
Jun 24, 2021
Lorrie Oelze Bonnette, 56, of Roanoke, LA passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021.
Mrs. Bonnette was a native of Hardinsburg, KY, lived most of her life in the Meade - Breckinridge County areas and periodically made Southwest Louisiana her home. She returned three years ago to Roanoke to reunite with her first love and soul mate, Ronald. Upon her return,...
