Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Rita M. Guillory
Oct 29, 2014
Rita was created by God with very special intensions. She was an old-fashioned Cajun country girl, a beautiful daughter, a spirited sister, fun-loving wife, mother, grandmother, & friend; a successful & creative business woman, and a truly wise & blessed soul. But what she is remembered for the most is her incredible strength found in her heart, her mind, and...
Stephen Von Schlemmer Coleman, Sr.
Oct 28, 2014
Stephen von Schlemmer Coleman, Sr., 81, of Bell City, LA, died at 7:05 PM on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 in his residence. Mr. Coleman was born February 7, 1933 in New Orleans, LA, where he was raised. He graduated from McNeese State University in 1957, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Business and was a lettered member of...
Ramona T. Cormier
Oct 28, 2014
Ramona T. Cormier, 91, of Sulphur, La died Tuesday, October 28, 2014 in a local care facility. Ramona was born on January 21, 1923 in Breaux Bridge, La to Arthur and Florence Cormier. She joined the U. S. Navy shortly after graduating from college in 1943. Her tour began July 31, 1943, after completion of basic training. She was transferred...
Ardena Maxine Stacy
Oct 27, 2014
Ardena Maxine Butterfield Stacy, 92, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 12:30 PM on Monday, October 27, 2014 in her residence. Mrs. Stacy was born October 26, 1922 in St. Charles, IA, and was a native of Winterset, IA. She lived in Central Louisiana from 1952 to 1993 when she moved to Lake Charles. She retired as a secretary for...
Ufford Burns Hoffpauir
Oct 25, 2014
Ufford "Hoff" Hoffpauir, 91, of Lake Charles, died Saturday October 25, 2014 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Hoffpauir was born on September 20, 1923 in Indian Bayou to James E. and Fadra Morgan Hoffpauir. After completing his education, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps. He honorably served our country and, during his...

John Stephen Baker
Oct 25, 2014
John Stephen Baker, 22, of Sulphur passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2014. Services for John will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at 11 am at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Sulphur with Father Richard officiating. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Johnson and Robison Funeral Home. The family will...

Bryan Keith Smith
Oct 25, 2014
Bryan Keith Smith, 51, of Sulphur passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2014 in the comfort of his home. Services will be held at Johnson and Robison Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at 2 pm with Kevin Womack officiating. Burial will follow in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Johnson and Robison Funeral Home. Visitation...
Gregory Damain Deshotel
Oct 25, 2014
Gregory Damain Deshotel, 50, of Lake Charles, LA died at8:20 PM on Saturday, October 25, 2014 in a local hospital. Captain Deshotel was born October 8, 1964 in Ville Platte, LA and was a life resident of Lake Charles. He was a 1983 graduate of Barbe High School and has worked for the Lake Charles Fire Department for sixteen years,...
Janet Rawls Berlin
Oct 24, 2014
Janet Rawls Berlin, 81, of Lake Charles died at 7:20 AM on Friday, October 24, 2014 in a local hospice facility. Mrs. Berlin was born on September 18, 1933 in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Lake Charles High School where she was a Kiltie. She worked for South Central Bell as a text board operator before retiring after...
Charles Archie Hebert
Oct 24, 2014
Charles Archie "Chuck" Hebert, 83, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 3:36 AM on Friday, October 24, 2014 in a local care facility. Mr. Hebert was born November 30, 1930 in DeQuincy, LA and attended Gillis High School. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and has lived all of his life in the Lake Charles area. Mr....

Edward Lee Ravia
Oct 23, 2014
Edward Lee "Ed" Ravia, 70, of Sulphur, died Thursday October 23, 2014 in Camden, Arkansas suddenly while on a hunting trip. Ed was born on March 19, 1944 to Lake Charles and was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. He was a carpenter by trade and an avid hunter. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded...

Jerry Gordon Dubroc, Sr.
Oct 21, 2014
Jerry Gordon Dubroc, Sr., 70, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at home. Services will be held at 11 am on Friday, October 24, 2014 at Johnson and Robison Funeral Home with Reverend David Gunter officiating. Burial will follow at Green Oak Cemetery in Kinder, LA. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 23, 2014 from 4-7 pm...
Margaret Jene Delome
Oct 21, 2014
Margaret Jene "Moggie" Cain Hall Delome, 71, of Sulphur, LA, died at 4:55 PM on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 in a local care facility. Moggie was born February 21, 1943 in Choupigue, LA. She is survived by her son, Jack Joseph Hall, Jr. of Missouri; daughters, Bridget Marlene Hall of California and Patricia Ann Hall of Lake Charles; brother, Robert...

Hallie Hazel Ellender
Oct 21, 2014
Hallie Hazel Ellender, 90, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 in Lake Charles. Services will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 3 pm at Johnson and Robison Funeral Home with Father Gijo Ikkaramattom officiating. Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery under the direction of Johnson and Robison Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October...
James Bradley Trahan, Sr.
Oct 20, 2014
On October 20, 2014, my husband, our daddy, and our PaPa, was called to heaven. James was an avid fishermen and hooked plenty of fish and reeled in many great friends in his lifetime. Cameron Parish to James was heaven on earth. Enjoying life with his family and friends fishing, hunting, alligatoring, was something he did with a smile. He...
Carolyn Arceneaux Sharpe
Oct 20, 2014
Carolyn Janet Arceneaux Sharpe, 77, passed away October 20, 2014 at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital. Mrs. Sharpe, born November 9, 1936, was a native of Sulphur where she has lived most of her life. She was a 1955 graduate of Sulphur High School, attended McNeese State University and attained an Associate's Degree at Merced College in Merced, California. Mrs. Sharpe...
Maebeth "Bebe" Daniel Henry
Oct 18, 2014
Maebeth "Bebe" Daniel Henry was born December 23, 1933 to Charles Edward Daniel and Eileen Elizabeth Ross Daniel. Bebe departed our world on October 18, 2014 to "Experience a greatness beyond our imagination" surrounded by members of her loving family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, caregiver and friend. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Hutch...
Steven Douglas Kohler
Oct 18, 2014
Steven Douglas Kohler, 64, formerly of Lake Charles, passed away Oct. 18, 2014 in the comfort of his Conroe, Texas home. A native of Lake Charles, Steve was born Aug. 18, 1950 to Haley "Kay" and Lela Black Kohler. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School, class of 1968. Following graduation, he studied at McNeese State University, where he...

Julia Areno Tower
Oct 18, 2014
Julia Areno Tower, 92 passed away on October 18, 2014. She was a life-long resident of Westlake and a charter member of the Lighthouse Tabernacle Church in Sulphur. Julia loved to sing, work in her garden, hand crafts, and give lots of kisses and hugs. Julia is survived by her son, Wendell H. Tower, Jr. and wife Rose White Tower...