Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Syble Dulaney
Sep 22, 2018
Syble Elizabeth Dulaney, 92, passed away peacefully at her residence on September 22, 2018.
She was born on June 12, 1926 in Jonesboro, Louisiana to George and Thressa Rhymes Watts. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was an excellent cook who served as a cafeteria manager for the Calcasieu Parish...
Brenda Faye Manuel
Sep 22, 2018
Brenda Faye Leger Manuel, 68, of Vidor, TX passed away at 2:45 AM on Saturday, September 22, 2018 in a local hospital.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Manuel; daughters, Lacriessa Manuel Rebia and husband Johnny and Marlaya Manuel; and grandchildren, Colton and Cale Rebia and Annabella and Mya Barge.
Cremation was entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home....
Carroll Sue Stoppel
Sep 19, 2018
Carroll Sue Stoppel, 81, of Sulphur passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 in the comfort of her home. Carroll was a very loving woman who was deep in her faith. She loved her babies and enjoyed her family and friends. Carroll was always real helpful and a very hardworking care taker.
Carroll Sue is survived by her children,...
Odis Joseph Fontenot
Sep 19, 2018
Odis Joseph Fontenot, 84, of Sulphur passed away on September 19, 2018. He worked in the oil field and petrochemical industry until retirement. Odis enjoyed fishing, crabbing, Cajun music and dancing with his wife.
Odis is survived by his four children, Carol Thompson and husband Michael of Groesbeck, TX, Joseph “Craig” Fontenot and wife Dianne of Edgerly, LA, Lisa Domingue...
Mary Vernest Abshire Dennis
Sep 18, 2018
“This will be the last time I get to witness on behalf of my Jesus on Earth. We’re celebrating, not mourning, for I’ll be singing and rejoicing in Heaven!!! Please, do not wear black” -Mary DennisMary Vernest Abshire Dennis, age 85, of Lake Charles was born January 16, 1933, and passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018 in a local hospital....
Darrel "Doc" Witherwax
Sep 18, 2018
Darrel Witherwax, 76, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on September 18, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Darrel, or “Doc” as he was affectionately known by his friends, was born in Woodlawn, LA on September 19, 1941 to Edward and Edna Racca Witherwax.
Darrel served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and then...
Margaret Butts
Sep 18, 2018
Margaret Irene Butts, 78, passed away on September 18, 2018 at a local hospital.
Mrs. Margaret was born in Woodlawn, LA on March 4, 1940. She was a graduate of Lacassine High School where she was a member of the basketball team. She spent her professional life in banking, starting from Bank Teller and progressing to VP of Loans...
Matthew Hillman, Sr.
Sep 17, 2018
Matthew John Hillman, Sr., 65, passed away peacefully at his residence on September 17, 2018.
He was born on July 16, 1953 to Thomas and Leah Sydney Hillman in New Orleans, LA.
He was the son of a Baptist minister who lived in every part of the state while his family traveled to minister in different churches. He...
John Chadick "Chad" Thielen
Sep 17, 2018
John Chadick “Chad” Thielen, age 64, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, died peacefully in his home on the evening of September 17, 2018.
Chad was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 7, 1954. He was a graduate of Lake Charles High School and McNeese State University with a Bachelor of Arts in History.
Chad loved southwest Louisiana...
Jennifer Ann Potts
Sep 17, 2018
Jennifer Ann Potts, infant daughter of Heather Potts and Buffy Royer of Lake Charles, gained her angel wings on Monday, September 17, 2018 in a local hospital.
She leaves behind her parents; great grandmother, Jean LaVergne Miller; uncle, David J. Potts; aunt, Jessica Talbott; and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Jeanette Potts...
Marty Chehotsky
Sep 17, 2018
Martin L. Chehotsky, or Marty as his friends called him, passed away on September 17, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.
Marty was well respected in his chosen profession and active in the local community. He was a big supporter of McNeese State University and respected by his fraternity brothers. Marty was always willing to help those who needed...
Geraldene "Gerry" Lambert
Sep 16, 2018
Geraldene E. Lambert, 96, passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Brandon, MS surrounded by her loving family. Geraldene, “Gerry”, was born on December 8, 1921 in Electra, TX to Roy Carroll and Ethel King Elliston.
Geraldene graduated from Seagraves High School and attended Cosmetology school. She worked as a beautician for two years before she married Charles...
Carol William Miller
Sep 16, 2018
Carol William Miller, 79, of Sulphur passed away at 6:25 PM on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in a local care facility surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Miller was born on April 30, 1939 in Woodlawn, was a graduate of Lacassine High School, and moved to Sulphur in 1979. He served in the US Marine Corps. Mr. Miller began...
Priscilla Lee Manuel
Sep 16, 2018
Priscilla Lee Fontenot Manuel, 79, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 4:39 AM on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Manuel was born July 13, 1939 in Oberlin, LA and lived most of her life in Westlake, LA, where she graduated from Westlake High School. She worked at Western Heights Elementary School for eighteen years in...
Skyler Gabriel Aguillard
Sep 16, 2018
Skyler Gabriel Aguillard, 22, of Lake Charles died Sunday, September 16, 2018.
Skyler was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a 2015 graduate of Barbe High School, studied graphic arts at Sowela Technical Institute. He was a gifted artist and enjoyed drawing and sketching, music and computer gaming. Skyler worked two years at Jimmy John’s Pizza and was...
Yvonne Sonnier
Sep 15, 2018
Yvonne Sonnier, 89, passed away on September, 15, 2018 at a local hospital.
Mrs. Sonnier was a devout Catholic, a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, and was a long time member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven. She retired after around 20 years of service to the Calcasieu Parish School Board as a cafeteria worker. She enjoyed...
Cleveland Roy Molitor
Sep 14, 2018
Cleveland Roy Molitor, 68, of Sulphur, LA, died at 1:20 AM on Friday, September 14, 2018 in his residence.
Mr. Molitor was born August 31, 1950 in Kinder, LA, raised in Lake Charles, LA, and has lived in Sulphur for over forty years. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, receiving a Purple Heart...
Sybil Ventura
Sep 14, 2018
Sybil Turner Ventura was a resident of Moss Bluff and passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018 in Lake Charles, LA
Sybil was born on March 4, 1927 near Grant, LA and graduated from Fairview High School. She attended business college in Beaumont, TX along with her cousin and best friend, Sylvia Faye. She was employed by England Air...
Ronald Joseph Mcdowell
Sep 14, 2018
Ronald J. McDowell, 74, of Lake Charles, passed away at his home Friday, September 14, 2018.
Ron was born February 12, 1944 in Queens, New York. He and his wife, Anna, moved to Lake Charles, LA, in October 1993 with Grumman Aerospace Corporation. He retired from Northrop-Grumman in 2004 as a supervisor. He was a member of St. John's...
Charlene Atterbery
Sep 14, 2018
Gladys “Charlene” Atterbery, 89, passed away on September 14, 2018 in the comfort of her home.
Mrs. Atterbery was a devoted member of Sale St. Baptist Church and enjoyed singing in the choir. In her free time she loved to bake cookies and to bowl in the church and city leagues. Mrs. Atterbery was also an avid sports fan....
