Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Bruce Allen Sparks
Nov 28, 2013
Bruce Allen Sparks, 49, of Lake Charles passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013 in the comfort of his home. Mr. Sparks was born and raised in Illinois, moved to Zwolle, LA his freshman year of High School and has lived his adult life in Louisiana in a setting he dearly loved. He worked several years as an Electrician and was...
Lucy L. Lonidier
Nov 27, 2013
Lucy Lanclos Lonidier, 59, of Welsh, LA died, at 6:00 AM Thursday, November 28, 2013 in her residence. She was born April 20, 1954 in Lafayette, LA to Verley and Dorita Lanclos. Lucy loved music especially "oldies". She was known for her outgoing ways in life and shopping. She is survived by her mother, Dorita Chambless; two daughters, Ricki Lonidier...
Deborah Shelton
Nov 26, 2013
Deborah Orlene Shelton, 56, of Lake Charles, LA died Tuesday, November 26, 2013 in a local hospital. Born June 10, 1957 to Orland and Robbie Little in Groesbeck, Texas. She enjoyed gardening, trail riding, and being outdoors. She especially loved being around her horses, chickens, and dogs. Her true passion in life was her family and friends. Survivors include her...
Shirley Burwell Leblanc
Nov 26, 2013
Shirley Burwell LeBlanc, 80, of Lake Charles died at 6:35 AM on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 in her residence. Mrs. LeBlanc was born on November 3, 1933 in Lake Arthur, LA and as a small child moved to Lake Charles where she lived for 78 years. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School and received a degree in education...
Linda Kathleen Dumesnil West
Nov 25, 2013
Linda Kathleen Dumesnil West, 60, of Lake Charles, LA died suddenly and unexpectedly at 6:06 PM on Monday, November 25, 2013 at a local hospital, surrounded by her family. Ms. West was born October 13, 1953 in Lake Charles, LA and was a 1971 graduate of LaGrange High School. She was raised of the Catholic Faith, attending Our Lady Queen...
Jeremiah Phillip Oliver
Nov 24, 2013
Jeremiah Phillip Oliver, 7 month old infant, died in a local hospital. Jeremiah will be most remembered for his sweet smile and as a happy baby. He leaves to cherish his memory, his parents, Shawn James Oliver and Aquanella Venice Wallace of Sulphur; two brothers, Amontay Wallace and KeiShawn Oliver; six sisters, LaQuanna, Leshaunna and Tineisha Wallace, Lelah and Lyanna...
James Richard Wene
Nov 24, 2013
James "Richard" Wene, 62, of Sulphur, LA died after a lengthy illness at 5:28 AM on Sunday, November 24, 2013 in his residence. Mr. Wene was born November 11, 1951 in Lake Charles, LA, was a 1969 graduate of LaGrange Senior High and attended McNeese State University. He lived in Eunice for five years before moving to Sulphur in 1979,...
Wanda Petross Ward
Nov 23, 2013
Wanda Petross Ward, 89, left this earth to go to her heavenly home on November 23, 2013. Her love for family and strong Christian faith were a role model to all who knew her. Mrs. Ward was born to William McKinley (Skeet) & Geneva Petross on August 19, 1924, in Okmulgee, OK. She met Grady Ward, her husband of nearly...
Mary Jane Tiller
Nov 23, 2013
Mary Jane Tiller, 78, of Gulf Shores, Alabama, and Lake Charles, LA died peacefully Saturday November 23, 2013 at a local hospital with her family at her side. A native of Hathaway, Mary Jane spent many years in the Lake Charles area, before falling in love with Gulf Shores, Alabama. She was a past member of the Chamber of Commerce...
Larry Charles Jones
Nov 22, 2013
Larry Charles Jones, 62 of Sulphur passed away on November 22, 2013 in a local hospital. Larry was a family man and loved family gathering. He enjoyed cooking, especially gumbo and bar-b- ques. Larry retired from Conoco as an operator after 31 years of service. Larry is survived by his daughter, Kristi Trahan and husband, Justin of Sulphur; son, Kevin...
Bishop Johnny C. Hair
Nov 22, 2013
Bishop Johnny Carroll Hair, 71, of Moss Bluff, received his heavenly reward Friday, Nov. 22, 2013. Born Jan. 27, 1942, in Laurel, Miss., and raised on his beloved farm, he moved to Homestead, Fla., at age 18 where he attended his first Pentecostal church service. Brother Hair received the Holy Ghost and was baptized in the name of Jesus Christ....
John Miller
Nov 21, 2013
John Louis Miller, 59, died on November 21, 2013 in his home in Gillis. Mr. Miller was born in Lake Charles, LA on August 19, 1954, and resided in Gillis. He graduated from Lake Charles High in 1972, and went on to McNeese State University and later graduated from Sowela Technical Institute. John held several positions in the agricultural field....
Bettye Young Brooks
Nov 20, 2013
Bettye Young Brooks, 85, of Lake Charles, LA died on Thursday, November 20, 2013 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. Bettye was born September 21, 1928 in Elizabeth, LA to Theodore and Maye Young. She was a 1945 Elizabeth High School graduate. She moved to Lake Charles in 1953 and was a loved church member of St. Luke...
Candace Hebert
Nov 20, 2013
I love you,""Do not fear, for I am with you" Isiah 43:4a, 5a "Since you are precious in my sight, Since you are honored and I love you, "Do not fear, for I am with you." Candace Elaine Sanderlin Hebert Candace Elaine Sanderlin Hebert lost her courageous battle with cancer on November 20, 2013. Born on December 19, 1955 in...
Jules Miller
Nov 19, 2013
Jules Miller, also known as the Turtle Man, 88, of Cameron, died Tuesday November 19, 2013 in a local hospital surrounded by his family. Jules was born January 25, 1925 in Creole and was a life-long resident of Cameron Parish. He was preceded in death by his parents, Diamond and Eurine Clement Miller, wife, Dorothy Duhon Miller and son Jules...
Ruth Allison
Nov 19, 2013
Ruth Allison, 97, of Lake Charles, LA died at 5:20 PM on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 in a local care facility. Mrs. Allison was born on June 13, 1916 in Stephens, AR where she graduated high school. In 1955 she moved to Lake Charles, LA where she resided the rest of her life. Mrs. Allison was a devoted member of...
John Paul Micelle
Nov 18, 2013
John Paul Micelle, 88, of Lake Charles, LA died at 9:20 PM on Monday, November 18, 2013 in an Oberlin, LA care facility. Mr. Micelle was born June 24, 1925 in Lake Charles, LA and was a graduate of Landry High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II, receiving numerous awards and recognitions. He...
Randall Lee Thornton
Nov 17, 2013
A sweet spirit was welcomed into Heaven in the early morning hours on Sunday, November 17, 2013. As Randall took his final breath he was surrounded by his sisters. They held hands and prayed together believing the peace and comfort of the Lord was with them. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he worked at Securitas where he received many...
