Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Tammy Lynn Staley
Jan 5, 2018
Tammy Lynn Staley, 51, of Orange, TX passed away on January 5, 2018. She enjoyed cooking, fishing, scrap booking, and the outdoors. Tammy’s pride and joy were her grandchildren which she loved spending time with.
Tammy is survived by her four children, Kobrina Benoit of Sulphur, Brittney Morgan and husband Dustin, Justin Vincent, and Jacob Vincent all of Sulphur; 6...
Roger Hickerson
Jan 5, 2018
Roger Neil Hickerson, 88, passed away on January 5, 2018 in Lake Charles, LA.
He leaves behind his wife, Wanda Hebert Hickerson; nine children, Brian Hickerson of Vinton, LA, Bruce Hickerson of Chandler, AZ, Beth Hickerson Berry of Watson, OK, Cathy Hickerson LeDoux of Sulphur, LA, Robert Dousay and wife Deborah of Magnolia, TX, Jackie Dousay Lanham and...
Joyce Annell Stewart
Jan 5, 2018
Joyce Annell Stewart, 86, of Sulphur passed away on January 5, 2018 in a local hospital surrounded by her family. She enjoyed bingo, playing the slots, and going out to eat. Joyce’s whole life was being with her family, especially all her grand and great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Joyce is survived by her...
Olite Guidry Boullion
Jan 5, 2018
Olite Guidry Boullion, 96, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 11:18 AM on Friday, January 5, 2018 in a St. Francisville care center.
Mrs. Boullion was born April 28, 1921 in Lake Arthur, LA, and lived most of her life in the Sweetlake area before moving to Covington, LA eight years ago. She was a founding member...
Carol Madden
Jan 5, 2018
Lolita Carol LaCasse Madden, 76, of Lake Charles, LA, gained her angel wings on Friday, January 5, 2018 in her residence.
Mrs. Madden was born October 5, 1941 in Iota, LA and lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School and retired twelve years ago from Women and Children’s Hospital, where...
Fairilee Friesner
Jan 5, 2018
Fairilee Friesner, 83, of Sulphur passed away on January 5, 2018 in a local hospital surrounded by her family. She resided in Westlake until moving to Sulphur six years ago. Fairilee was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her.
Fairilee is survived by her children, Danny Friesner and...
Win Sonnier
Jan 5, 2018
Winbourn “Win” Sonnier, 69, of LeBleu Settlement, died Friday January 5, 2018 at a Lake Charles Hospital following a brief illness.
Win was born in Kinder, but moved to Topsy where he was raised. He was a lifelong resident of the Lake Charles area. Win began his career with Pioneer Storage, now known as Alfred Palmer Construction Company....
Doris Cooper
Jan 4, 2018
Doris Marie McLendon Cooper, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 4, 2018, one day shy of her 82nd birthday.
Born at home on Sunday, January 5,1936 in Vidor, Texas, she was the third of eight children, and was proud to have helped raise her younger siblings. In younger years, she owned and operated Doris’...
Melba Portinause
Jan 4, 2018
Melba Portinause, 82, of Lake Charles, La., went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, January 4, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Melba was born on March 23, 1935, in Lake Charles to Louis and Ocie Foreman Rousseau, Sr.
Melba, a lifetime resident of Lake Charles, graduated St. Charles Academy in 1954, and married the love of...
Richard Allen Laubach
Jan 2, 2018
Richard Allen Laubach, 80, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 10:53 PM on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 in a Houston, TX hospital.
Mr. Laubach was born May 4, 1937 in Nazareth, PA and has resided in Lake Charles for the past thirty-five years. He was a graduate of Nazareth High School, where he was the valedictorian and on the...
Preston Edgar Hatsfelt, Jr.
Jan 1, 2018
Preston Edgar Hatsfelt Jr., 75, of Sulphur passed away Monday, January 01, 2018 in the comfort of his home surrounded by family.
Mr. Hatsfelt was born and raised in Oakdale, LA and attended Oakdale High School where he lettered in basketball, football, and track. After graduation, he continued his education at Sowela Technical College and later began his career as...
Ruth "Yvonne" Biven
Jan 1, 2018
Ruth “Yvonne” Biven, 96, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 1:30 AM on Monday, January 1, 2018, in a local hospital.
Mrs. Biven was born November 29, 1921 in Choupique, LA and raised in the Carlyss area. She moved to Lake Charles in 1938 with her first job as a bookkeeper at a furniture store. While raising her children,...
James Leldon Parton
Jan 1, 2018
James Leldon Parton, 92, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on January 1, 2018, in a local hospital with his family by his side. James, or Leldon as he was known to his friends, was born on December 12, 1925, in Ohatchee, AL, to William and Lora Ellis Parton.
Leldon left high school to join the U.S. Navy and...
Haywood "Billy" W. Miller, Jr.
Jan 1, 2018
Haywood “Billy” W. Miller, Jr., 79, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Thursday, January 4, 2018 in his residence.
Left to honor his memory are two sons, Mark Miller and wife Sandy of Sulphur and Mike Miller and wife Jennifer of Kaplan; five grandchildren, Tristan Moreau and wife Catherine of New Orleans, Cain Miller of Metairie, Cole...
Irene Sullivan
Dec 31, 2017
With laughter, tears, and memories we said goodbye to our Mom, Irene Sullivan, 89, on Sunday, December 31, 2017. Irene was born on January 26, 1928 in Elizabeth, New Jersey and grew up in Linden, New Jersey. She was the eighth child of fifteen siblings. Irene worked for Merek and Co. where she met her husband, Gordon. In 1957, they...
Larry Paul Goudeau
Dec 31, 2017
Larry Paul Goudeau died on Sunday, December 31, 2017 in a local hospital. Larry was born on April 19, 1958 to Clyde and Aline Goudeau. Larry was an avid outdoorsman all his life. He truly enjoyed all that “Sportsman’s Paradise” has to offer including fishing and hunting for both ducks and deer. He would also frequently travel to Alabama to...
Donald Lee Liby Sr.
Dec 30, 2017
Donald Lee Liby, 83, of Vinton died Friday, December 30, 2017 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Liby was born in Galesburg, IL and lived most of his life in Los Angeles, CA and Vinton, LA. He worked primarily as a Tanker man in Barge transportation and also brightened everyone’s day working as a crossing guard in...
C. M. Long
Dec 30, 2017
C.M. Long, 91 of Lake Charles passed on Saturday Dec. 30, 2017. His transition was rather quick and unexpected and promptly joined his Beloved Betty in Spirit.
He was a ski instructor in Colorado for the U.S. Army. Started out as a welder’s helper and worked his way up to instructor for Cities Service Refinery. Alongside his late...
Jason Kent Fontenot
Dec 30, 2017
Jason Kent Fontenot, 46, of Moss Bluff entered into Heaven Saturday, December 30, 2017.
Mr. Fontenot was born in Lake Charles, lived most of his life in Moss Bluff and was a graduate of Sam Houston High School. He worked his younger years in auto parts and marine repair and has worked the past two years in maintenance...
Armerie Louise Fielder
Dec 28, 2017
Armenie Louise Fielder, 90, of Lake Charles passed away at 11:55 PM on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Fielder was a devoted wife and mother who will be missed dearly.
Those left to cherish her memory are daughters, Barbara Newman (Raleigh) and Gwen Vaughn; granddaughter, Kim Melton; grandson, Jack Melton (Sharon); great grandchildren,...
