Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Ruth Ella Shuff Ryder
Aug 25, 2012
Ruth Shuff Ryder, 91, of Lake Charles passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2012 in a local healthcare facility.
Mrs. Ryder was a native of Oberlin, LA and was a resident of Lake Charles for the past sixty-five years. Mrs. Ryder was a member of the VFW Auxilary Post 2130, where she held many State, District and local Offices, the...
Michael Shane Daley
Aug 24, 2012
Michael Shane Daley, 31, of Longville, LA died on Friday, August 24, 2012 in Ragley.
Michael was born on February 17, 1981 to the parents of Chad Daley and Lorraine Leeds in Lake Charles. He lived most of his life in the Ragley area. He attended South Beauregard High School. Michael worked as a truck driver and as a heavy...
Melva Levingston
Aug 24, 2012
Melva Papin Levingston, 81, of Lake Charles, La, died on Friday 24, 2012 in her residence.
Melva was Born on February 18, 1931 in Lake Charles, to Louis and Lela Papin. She was a graduate of St. Charles Academy, and was an employee of Calcasieu Marine Bank for 17 years. Melva retired from the Calcasieu Parish School Board where she worked...
Winnie Penny Love Peace
Aug 24, 2012
Winnie "Penny" Peace passed away Friday, August 24, 2012 in a local hospital in Lake Charles.
Penny was born in Bossier City, LA in 1923, the daughter of John and Mary Belle Love. In 1944, Penny married Gerald M. Peace. Throughout their fifty-five years of marriage, they lived in Magnolia, AR, Shreveport, Minden and Leesville, LA. Following the passing of Mr....
William George Bill Albrecht, Jr., Phd
Aug 22, 2012
William George "Bill" Albrecht, Jr., PhD, 51, of Lake Charles died at 3:10 PM on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at his residence.
Mr. Albrecht was born on July 6, 1961 in Roslynn, NY. He and his family previously resided in New Port Richey, FL as well as Tampa, FL before moving to Lake Charles 5 years ago. Mr. Albrecht was a...
Mary Frances Murray
Aug 22, 2012
Mary Frances Stewart Murray, 85, of Lake Charles passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2012 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Murray was born and raised in Tyler, TX and was a Valedictorian graduate of Tyler High School. She has lived nearly fifty years in Lake Charles. She, along with her husband owned and operated United Furniture for fifty years. She was an...
Edwin Aaron Prather
Aug 22, 2012
Edwin Aaron Prather, 83, of Lake Charles passed away in his residence, Wednesday, August 22, 2012 surrounded by his family.
Edwin was born on November 6, 1928 in Oakdale, LA to Bertha Holden Prather and Aaron Prather. He was a long time resident of Lake Charles and was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from Lake Charles Diesel. Mr....
Thomas Edward Lundy, Jr.
Aug 22, 2012
T.E. Lundy went to be with Jesus Wednesday, August 22, 2012, after battling several health problems in the past year. T. E.'s life was one of love, leadership, discipline and giving. He demonstrated his love for Jesus to his family, friends and community.
He was born in Philadelphia, Mississippi on April 9, 1928 to Thomas Edward Lundy, Sr. and Nedra...
Randall Charles Barrilleaux
Aug 21, 2012
Randall Charles Barrilleaux, 49 of Sulphur passed away on August 21, 2012 in a local hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 24, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Robison Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. David Holder officiating. A graveside burial will be held at 2 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Hemphill,...
Mary Catherine Cathy Oliver
Aug 21, 2012
Mary Catherine "Cathy" Oliver, 58, of Moss Bluff died on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 in a local hospital.
Cathy was born on August 24, 1953 in Lake Charles and was a 1971 graduate of Laccasine High School. She had also resided in Iowa before moving to Moss Bluff 10 years ago. Cathy was previously employed by the Lake Charles Police Department...
Maggie Ruth Smith
Aug 20, 2012
Maggie Ruth Smith, 34 of Vinton passed away on August 20, 2012 in her residence. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at 12 noon at Antioch Baptist Church in Edgerly, LA with Rev. Steve Shirley officiating. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly, LA under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. The family will...
Ardella Geraldine Fruge Pearce
Aug 20, 2012
Ardella Geraldine Fruge Pearce, 74, of Iowa passed away Monday, August 20, 2012 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Pearce was a lifelong resident of the Iowa area. She was a graduate of Marion High School and worked her younger years as a typist for the Clerk of Court's Office. She then married and devoted her life to her family. She enjoyed...
Elizabeth Ann Smith
Aug 19, 2012
Elizabeth Ann Smith, 29, passed away on August 19, 2012 in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at Robison Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Rasberry officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 from 11 a.m. at the funeral home with a rosary at 6 p.m. with the funeral service...
David Daniel Spell
Aug 19, 2012
David Daniel Spell, 71, of Lake Charles, LA died on Sunday, August 19, 2012 in his residence.
Mr. Spell was born July 12, 1940 in Crowley, LA and lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He retired from the Ironworker's Local # 678 after twenty-five years of service. He loved shrimping, fishing, and hunting.
Mr. Spell is survived by his...
Clifford Perron
Aug 19, 2012
Clifford Perron, 68, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2012.
Clifford was born June 7, 1944 and was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, LA. He was a proud member of the I.B.E.W. for twenty years and retired in 2003. Clifford was a member of the Community Christian Church.
Clifford is survived by his children, Jeff Perron and wife April of Raleigh,...
Bridgett Rachel Squibb
Aug 18, 2012
Bridgett Rachel Squibb, 45, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, August 18, 2012 in the comfort of her friend's home.
Ms. Squibb lived most of her life in Lake Charles and was educated in San Antonio, TX. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, word find, coloring, watching TV, movies and shopping. Her proudest moments were those that she won medals as a runner...
Emma Marie Stein
Aug 18, 2012
Emma Marie Stein, 6 months, passed away on August 18, 2012. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Robison Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ken Buth of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 23, 2012 from 10 till time of service at Robison Funeral Home. Burial will...
Ena Thibodeaux Adams
Aug 17, 2012
Ena Thibodeaux Adams, 97, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 8:50 PM on Friday, August 17, 2012 in her granddaughter's residence.
Mrs. Adams was born October 5, 1914 in Little Chenier, LA and lived in Georgia for fifty years where she worked thirteen years in a cotton mill. She moved back to Lake Charles in 1996. She attended Our Lady Queen...
Hugh Mack Newman
Aug 17, 2012
Hugh Mack Newman, 52, of Lake Charles died on Friday, August 17, 2012 in his residence.
Mr. Newman was born on August 16, 1960 in Lake Charles where he lived all of his life. He loved his kids and grandchildren.
Those left to cherish his memory are his three sons and their spouses, Tmack Newman and Marsha of Dallas, Billy Newman and...
