Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Jackie Darrell Chiasson
Jun 17, 2016
Jackie “Jack” Darrell Chiasson, 73, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, June 17, 2016 in a local hospital, surround by his family.
Mr. Chiasson was a native of Jennings, LA and has lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School and studied as an Electrician Apprentice through the IBEW Local...
Chester "Chet" Barrilleaux
Jun 17, 2016
Chester “Chet” Barrilleaux, 60, passed away June 17, 2016 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family after a brief battle with cancer. He took his final ride Friday night. He traded his Harley wings for his Heavenly wings.
Chet retired from Targa Resources as a pipeline technician after 27 years. His passion was riding his Harley...
Donald Ray Dubose
Jun 16, 2016
Donald Ray DuBose, 76, died Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Grand Cove Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. DuBose was born to Clarence and Edna Coleman DuBose in Sulphur, Louisiana. He was a graduate of Jennings High School and attended McNeese State University. He served in the National Guard for ten years. He was the previous owner...
Wytona Karen Brown "Toni" Walling
Jun 16, 2016
Wytona Karen Brown Walling, 77, of Westlake, LA passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.
Toni was born on July 16, 1938 to Hollis and Wilhemena Brown in Rush Springs, OK. She loved being around family and friends. Toni was a resident of Westlake, LA for 61 years and was a member of First Baptist...
Vada Karlene Morris
Jun 15, 2016
Vada Karlene Morris, 67, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday June 15, 2016 at a local health care facility from a brief illness.
Karlene was born in Lake Charles, LA. on March 6, 1949, to Virgil William and Mary Ann Talbott. She had many loves in her life, that included spending time with her grandchildren, gardening,...
Randall Ray Soileau
Jun 14, 2016
Randall Ray Soileau, 68, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 7:19 PM on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 in his residence.
Mr. Soileau was born September 8, 1947 in Mamou, LA, graduated from Augsburg American High School in Germany, and has lived in Lake Charles since 1967. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1967 and...
Ethel Noel Stevens
Jun 14, 2016
Ethel Noel Stevens, 91 was born on February 24, 1925 in Bell City, La. to the parents of Ferdinand and Ida Victorian Noel. She was called home by the Lord on Tuesday, June 14, 2016.
She was a native of Bell City, La. and longtime resident of Lake Charles, La. She was a member of True Light Baptist...
James "Jimmy" Fontenot
Jun 13, 2016
James “Jimmy” Fontenot, 88, of Sulphur passed away on June 13, 2016 in the S W LA War Veterans Home in Jennings. He served his country in the US Navy during World War 11. Jimmy was a member of Life Church in Sulphur, enjoyed working in his vegetable garden, and spending time with his great-grandchildren.
Jimmy is survived by...
Augustus "Gus" Michael Mayo
Jun 13, 2016
Augustus “Gus” Michael Mayo, 21, of Lake Charles died at 12:09 AM on Monday, June 13, 2016 at Lafayette General Medical Center from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on Friday.
Gus was born on November 18, 1994 in Lake Charles where he lived and attended St. Louis Catholic High School and Barbe High School. He held many jobs...
Camille Lisotta Scott
Jun 12, 2016
She was truly blessed from heaven above with the love of friends and family. Camille Scott, 88, of Lake Charles died at home on Sunday, June 12, 2016.
She was born October 26, 1927, the fifth child out of seven and the youngest daughter of Italian immigrants, Luke Lisotta of Corleone, Sicily and Mariana Giardina Lisotta of Cefalu, Sicily....
Mabel Lavergne
Jun 12, 2016
Mabel Lavergne, 95, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 9:50 PM on Sunday, June 12, 2016 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Lavergne was born September 10, 1920 in Church Point, LA, raised in Lewisburg, LA and has lived in Lake Charles for the past fifty-two years. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church,...
Ben Franklin Frye
Jun 11, 2016
Benjamin “Ben” Franklin Frye, 81, of Sulphur passed away on June 11, 2016 in his residence. Ben proudly served his country in the U S Marine Corps during the Korean and Vietnam Wars retiring after 21 years as a Gunnery Sergeant. He enjoyed hunting, working in his yard and cooking for friends and family. Ben will be greatly missed by...
Michael Glenn Ledoux
Jun 11, 2016
Michael Glenn LeDoux, 66, of Ragley, LA, died in his residence.
Mr. LeDoux was born July 31, 1950 in Lake Charles, LA and has lived in Ragley, LA for the past 17 years. He was a 1968 graduate of LaGrange High School and worked as an electrician most of his life. He was a member of the IBEW Local...
Curtis Louis Tregle
Jun 11, 2016
Curtis Louis Tregle, 76, went to be with the Lord on Saturday June 11, 2016.
Curtis was born on October 2, 1939 in DesAllemands, LA to Henry and Nettie Tregle, Jr. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Curtis was known by many as the Crabman, he owned and operated the Crabman Bait Shop in Cameron,...
Louis Benoit
Jun 10, 2016
Louis Benoit, 87, of Lake Charles died at 1:25 PM on Friday, June 10, 2016 in a local care facility.
Mr. Benoit was born on May 14, 1929 in Scott, LA and had resided in Jennings, Welsh, and New Orleans before settling in Moss Bluff in 1968. He attended Marion High School before serving in the US Army during...
Minnie Lee Cline
Jun 10, 2016
Minnie Lee Turner Cline (Granny), 86, of Westlake, LA, went to be with the Lord on June 10th. Her family was by her side.
She is survived by her loving husband, Archie Cline, Jr. of 37 years. It started with a beautiful lady in a green gown, a dance, and a man asking, “Bud, where’d you find that girl?”
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Barry Michael Reed
Jun 10, 2016
Barry Michael Reed, age 65, passed away Friday, June 10, 2016 in Houston, Texas.
Born September 19, 1950 in New Orleans, Louisiana, Barry was raised in Lake Charles. He was of the Catholic faith. He was a Boy Scout and earned his Eagle Scout and Order of the Arrow. He graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1969...
Claude E. Donahue
Jun 10, 2016
Claude E. Donahue, 102, of Moss Bluff, Louisiana died at 8:55 PM Friday, June 10, 2016 in his residence with his loving family.
Mr. Donahue was born on January 3, 1914 in Reeves to the parents of Louise and Garland Donahue. He was raised most of his life in Kinder Louisiana. Mr. Donahue was currently living in Moss...
Betty Lou Hebert
Jun 9, 2016
Betty Hidalgo Hebert, 85, of Lake Charles, LA passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016 in a local care facility surrounded by her loving family.
Betty was born on February 13, 1931 in Youngsville, LA to Willie and Rose Hidalgo. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, and gardening. Betty was a member of Good Counsel Catholic Church for 15 years. She...
Robin Dean Driscoll
Jun 9, 2016
Robin Dean Driscoll (Robear/Nana Sox), age 61, of Carlyss, LA, slipped away peacefully on June 9, 2016 at Christus St. Patrick’s Hospital. She was surrounded by her family and close family friends at the time of her death.
Robin was born on July 9, 1954 in Boston, MA and her family moved to Lake Charles when she was six...
