Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Robert Henry Foote
Nov 14, 2016
Robert Henry Foote, beloved husband, father, Papaw passed away peacefully on November 14th, 2016 at the age of 70. He was born on August 3, 1946 in Deridder, LA to the late Woodrow and Nona Foote.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Martha, and sons, who were the pride of his heart, Robert Keith Foote (wife...
Lowell Lanier
Nov 13, 2016
Lowell Lanier, 82 years young, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, November 13, 2016 in Queen Creek, Arizona after a brief illness.
Lowell graduated from Marion High School in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and later graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. He retired from Boeing Aircraft in 1993.
Lowell was ordained...
Gloria Marie Bumpus
Nov 13, 2016
Gloria Bumpus died November 13, 2016 in the comfort of her home near the people who loved her. She was 85. She fought cancer the way she fought all battles in life, fiercely and determined to never give up.
She began her life in Vinton, LA on June 9, 1931, born to Bobby and Lottie Gaudet. They moved to...
Sean Joseph Nunez
Nov 12, 2016
Sean Joseph Nunez, 37, of Lake Charles died at 1:47 PM on Saturday, November 12, 2016 in a local hospital. Even in the midst of our sadness we can find comfort in knowing that Sean was able to help many others through organ donation.
Sean was born on May 1, 1979 in Evanston, WY and lived most of his...
Josie Camille Digiglia
Nov 12, 2016
Josie Camille DiGiglia, 86, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 3:15 AM on Saturday, November 12, 2016.
Josie was born July 14, 1930 to Sam and Mary DiGiglia in Lake Charles, LA. She attended Central School and St. Charles Academy, where she graduated in 1947. She won a Lion’s Club Music Scholarship to McNeese State College. Josie worked at...
Wade Watson Mccombs
Nov 11, 2016
Wade Watson McCombs, 80, of Bundick’s Lake, passed away at a local care facility on November 11, 2016 after a brief but hard fought battle with cancer.
Wade was born on November 21, 1935 to Clifford and Gardie McCombs. He was raised in Pineville, Louisiana, and moved to Lake Charles in 1953, where he lived until moving to Bundick’s...
Kenneth Ray Pevoto, Jr.
Nov 11, 2016
Kenneth Ray Pevoto, Jr., 70 of Starks, Louisiana died at 9:30 AM on Friday, November 11, 2016 in a lake area hospital.
Mr. Pevoto was a life-long resident of Starks, Louisiana and was a graduate of Starks High School. Mr. Pevoto owned Ken’s Custom Woodworks. Mr. Pevoto was a member of First Pentecostal Church in Starks. He is dearly...
Dorris Minnick
Nov 10, 2016
Doris Minnick, 92, of Sulphur passed away on November 10, 2016 in a local care center. Cremation has been entrusted to Johnson and Robison Funeral Home. Donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Sharon "Sherry" Blount
Nov 9, 2016
Sharon (Sherry) Bonell Blount went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. She was born in Memphis, TN, on July 22, 1945 to Elmer and Nevada (Roberts) Blount. She graduated from LaGrange High School in 1963, and was the inspiration for the prominent Gatorette portrait now displayed in the school (ironically, she was a member of the...
Scotty Joe Foy
Nov 8, 2016
Scotty Foy passed away at home November 8, 2016 surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy illness.
He was preceded in death by his father Fred Foy of Westlake; and his stepfather John P. McManus of Westlake. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Krystal Foy of Sulphur LA; his three sons, Scotty Gray, Tommy Foy and...
Dr. Richard "Rocky" Henry Kent
Nov 8, 2016
Richard “Rocky” Henry Kent, MD, 68, of Lake Charles died at 8:53 PM on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 in a local hospital.
Dr. Kent was born on November 24, 1947 in Schenectady, NY. He was raised in New York and also had lived in Florida before moving to Louisiana to attend medical school. He received his undergraduate degree from...
Timothy Edward Tarver
Nov 7, 2016
Timothy Edward Tarver, 51, of Lake Charles passed away at 1:26 PM, Monday, November 7, 2016 in a local hospital.
He was born in Des Arc, Arkansas, and lived most of his life in the Lake Charles area. Tim worked as a Service Manager for several Car Dealerships in the area.
He is survived by his...
Kittie Richard
Nov 7, 2016
Kittie Richard, 84 of Lake Charles, LA died November 7, 2016 in her residence.
Kittie was born on May 15, 1932 in Birmingham, AL to James and Onvy Glass. She was a member of the American Legion, past commander of VFW in Cameron, LA and a lifetime member of the Marine Corps League and many other organizations. Kittie was...
Susan Virginia Cassilis
Nov 7, 2016
Susan Cassilis, 58, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2016 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family.
Susan was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a mail carrier for 6 years. Susan loved to read. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.
Susan is survived by her husband...
Deborah Gaye Dorris-Smith
Nov 6, 2016
Deborah Dorris-Smith, 57, of Sulphur, LA, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016 in a local hospital.
Deborah was born on May 19, 1959, in San Angelo, TX to Daniel Judson Dorris and Betty Lou Landers. She was raised in the San Angelo and Port Lavaca, TX areas. She has lived in the Lake Charles area for many years...
Lela Merle Briley
Nov 6, 2016
Lela Merle Briley passed away on November 6, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Merle was the owner and operator of Country Club Kennel for over forty years. Her love of animals also let her get to show dogs all over the country. She was a member of the American Kennel Club and numerous other dog...
Louella Lebleu
Nov 6, 2016
Louella Mary LeBleu Loehr, 76, of LeBleu Settlement passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Loehr was born in Lafayette, LA and raised in Jennings and Stowell, TX where she graduated from East Chambers High School. She lived most of her life in the Houston and Lake Charles area. During her younger years, Mrs. Loehr...
Curtis Martin Guillory
Nov 5, 2016
Curtis Martin Guillory, 84, of Lake Charles, died Saturday November 5, 2016 with his family at his side.
Curtis was a native of Holmwood and a longtime resident of the Lake Charles area. He was a member of the Westlake Congregation of Jehovah Witenesses.
Curtis was preceded in death by his parents, Lanis and Nellie Guillory;...
Shirley Ann Hansen Shelton
Nov 5, 2016
Shirley A. Shelton, 83, of Westlake passed away Saturday, November 05, 2016 in a local healthcare facility.
Mrs. Shelton was born, raised and educated in the state of Iowa. She lived 43 years in the Westlake area. At the age of 19, she graduated from Beauty School in Cedar Rapids, IA. She managed many hair salons, including the JC Penney...
Betty Joyce Firmature Romero
Nov 5, 2016
Betty Joyce Firmature Romero, 84, of Lake Charles died on Saturday, November 5, 2016 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Romero was born on June 3, 1932 in Lake Charles where she resided all of her life and attended LaGrange High School. She was a member of the Vineyard Christian Fellowship Church. In her earlier years, she enjoyed traveling...
