Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Ronald James Fontenot
May 12, 2018
Ronald James Fontenot, of Westlake, passed away peacefully, Saturday May, 12, 2018, at Landmark Nursing Home.
Ronald was a native of Ville Platte, LA and a longtime resident of Westlake. He was an excellent mechanic and enjoyed woodturning and sitting outside on his swing. He was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church of Westlake.
Those left...
Landon Michael Gardner
May 10, 2018
Landon Michael Gardner, infant of Seledia Mounicou and Damien Gardner, died on Thursday, May 10, 2018.
Cremation was entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home.
Jennie Rae Duncan Vinson
May 10, 2018
Jennie Rae Duncan Vinson, 46, of Welsh passed away at 5:45 AM on Thursday, May 10, 2018 in her residence surrounded by her family.
Jennie was born on April 6, 1972 in Lake Charles, moved to Iowa and lived there most of her life until moving to Welsh four years ago. She was a 1990 graduate of Barbe High...
Harold Turk
May 9, 2018
Harold Ezra Turk was born on September 1st, 1939 in Goodway, Alabama and grew up in Frisco City, Alabama. He joined the United States Air Force and served our country which brought him to Lake Charles, Louisiana where he met his wife Belba Spell Turk. As a veteran, Harold spent most of his years in the Beaumont, Texas area where...
Elizabeth Linam
May 8, 2018
Elizabeth Ann Morris Linam, 91, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 2:51 PM on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Linam was born December 23, 1926 in Texarkana, TX, where she was raised. She lived a number of years in Algiers / Gretna and eight years in Singapore before calling Lake Charles home in 2002. Mrs....
Kathy Jean Broussard
May 7, 2018
Kathy Jean Broussard, 55, passed away in the comfort of her own home on May 7, 2018.
Mrs. Broussard was a loving mother that enjoyed cooking for her family. She had both Southern and Cajun influences from her mother and mother-in-law that made for her memorable meals. She was a Den Mother in the Boy Scouts while raising her...
Danny Ray Benton, Sr.
May 7, 2018
Danny Ray Benton, Sr., 71, of Sulphur passed away on May 7, 2018 in his residence. He enjoyed watching some good old western shows and especially Dallas Cowboy football games, which was his favorite team, while eating his snacks and drinking his coke. Danny was also famous for hiding the remote. He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and...
Lloyd Ellis Fontenot
May 7, 2018
Lloyd Ellis Fontenot, 46, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 6:00 AM on Monday, May 7, 2018 in a local hospital.
Lloyd was born September 1, 1971 in Lake Charles, LA and was a graduate of LaGrange High School. During his career, he worked for the DOTD and as a transmission mechanic. He was an avid fisherman and loved...
Kenneth "Jerry" Monteilh
May 7, 2018
Kenneth (Jerry) Monteilh, 86, passed away at his residence on May 7, 2018.
He was born on November 7, 1931 in Bunkie, LA to Charles and Alice Curtis Monteilh.
Mr. Monteilh served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps and obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Southwest Louisiana Institute (University of Louisiana). He started...
William "Billy Don" Gilbert, Jr.
May 7, 2018
William “Billy” Don Gilbert, Jr., 79, of Sulphur, LA, died on Monday, May 7, 2018 in a local care facility.
Mr. Gilbert was born June 29, 1938 in Port Arthur, TX, attended Landry High School and lived most of his life in Sulphur, LA. He served his country in the U.S. Army. During his younger years, he worked as...
James "Tiny" Celestine
May 6, 2018
James “Tiny” Celestine, 65, of Lake Charles died Sunday, May 6, 2018 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.
Mr. Celestine was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He worked as a farmer and cattleman for W.J. Gail & Son. He was an honorable man who will be remembered for his devotion to family and his...
Leota Rose Morgan
May 5, 2018
Leota Rose Morgan, 86, of Lake Charles passed away at 4:51 AM on Saturday, May 5, 2018 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Morgan was born on November 16, 1931 in Church Point and lived all of her life in Lake Charles where she was a graduate of Marion High School. She was a Godly woman who was...
Harold J. Aymond, Phd
May 5, 2018
Harold Aymond, PhD, was born in Bunkie, LA and reared in Evergreen, LA. After graduating from high school, he attended the University of Southwest Louisiana (now Louisiana University at Lafayette). He obtained his BS degree in agronomy. After graduating, he entered the “Naval Officer’s Candidate School” in Newport, RI in May 1964. He was commissioned an Ensign in the US...
Chase Christien Drake
May 4, 2018
Chase Christien Drake was born on August 22, 2004 and took his last breath in the arms of his mother and father on the evening of May 4, 2018.
Although he was born disabled and never had the ability to walk or talk, endured many surgeries, and suffered from chronic pain, he was always surrounded by people who...
Winnie Elizabeth Williams
May 3, 2018
Winnie Elizabeth Williams, 96, of Lake Charles passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018 in her residence surrounded by her daughter and friends.
Mrs. Williams lived in Sulphur most of her life before moving to Lake Charles 5 years ago to be with her daughter. She worked as office manager for Dr. Sallye Jean Toniette in Sulphur for 25...
Anthony "Tony" Louviere
May 2, 2018
Anthony James “Tony” Louviere, 48, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. Tony enjoyed rodeoing and was a bull rider. He was the Louisiana state champion bull rider in 1988. Tony loved being around his family and friends and drinking his cold beer.
Tony is survived by his parents, Roland and Sylvia Louviere of Welsh, LA; his children, Emily...
Theressa Jolean Teal
May 2, 2018
Theressa Jolean Teal, 74, of Vinton passed away on May 2, 2018 in her residence. She was a member of Christian Life Church in Vinton. Theressa was the owner of Grannies’ Flea Market. She ran the fireworks stand in Vinton for 20 years, loved collecting Pooh Bears and EEyore memorabilias and giving kisses to everyone at church.
Theressa is survived...
Jean Richard Guillet
May 1, 2018
Jean Richard Guillet, 65, passed away on May 1, 2018 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease at Resthaven Nursing Center.
Jean was a 1970 graduate of LaGrange High School and attended McNeese State University. After school, he became a local businessman and was the owner of Auto Sound & Accessories, and Director of Indirect Sales for US Unwired....
Reverend Haywood Hoffpauir
May 1, 2018
Reverend Willard Haywood Hoffpauir, 84, of Sulphur, LA, died at 7:15 PM on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 in a local hospital.
Rev. Hoffpauir was born June 14, 1933 in Lake Charles, LA and served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He worked as a mechanic by trade and pastored numerous churches throughout the country, settling...
Leona Mary Marcantel
Apr 30, 2018
Leona Mary Marcantel, 78, of Lake Charles passed away on Monday, April 30, 2018 in a local care facility.
Ms. Marcantel was born on July 13, 1939 in Abbeville. She spent her childhood in Beauregard Parish where she was a graduate of Ragley High School. As a young adult she moved to Lake Charles where she later furthered her...
