Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Edmund Newton O'Rouke, Jr.
Nov 11, 2012
Dr. Edmund Newton O'Rourke, Jr. died peacefully at 12:30 PM on Sunday, November 11, 2012, in a local hospital with his family around him. Ed was born on November 22, 1923 in New Orleans to Edmund N. O'Rourke and Gladys Adams O'Rourke. He is preceded in death by his parents and two older sisters, Maude O'Rourke Kenny and Gladys (Mickie)...
Henry Q. H.Q. Pugh, Jr.
Nov 11, 2012
Henry Quinton HQ Pugh, Jr., 90, died peacefully at his Lake Charles home on Veteran's Day November 11, 2012, with his family by his side.
He was born in Many, LA on November 25, 1921 to Henry Q. Pugh, town marshall of Many, and Cleo Alford Pugh, both from Many. He had one sibling, Margie Ruth Clark also of Many.
After graduating...
Edmund Newton O'Rourke, Jr.
Nov 11, 2012
Dr. Edmund Newton O'Rourke, Jr. died peacefully at 12:30 PM on Sunday, November 11, 2012, in a local hospital with his family around him. Ed was born on November 22, 1923 in New Orleans to Edmund N. O'Rourke and Gladys Adams O'Rourke. He is preceded in death by his parents and two older sisters, Maude O'Rourke Kenny and Gladys (Mickie)...
Thomas Leslie Tommy Duplein
Nov 11, 2012
Thomas Leslie Duplein, 63, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 8:55 AM on Sunday, November 11, 2012 in a local hospital.
Mr. Duplein was born December 13, 1948 in Kaplan, LA and lived in Lake Charles all of his life. He severed four years in the U.S. Army, where he was an industrial mechanic. He retired in 2009 from the ship...
Bobby Ray Denton
Nov 10, 2012
Bobby Ray Denton " 9/19/1940-11/10/2012 - has made the transition to our Fathers house where there are many mansions. His place has been prepared. Bobby died after a courageous fight with lung cancer. He was a prince among men. Bobby was an avid antique collector and seller. He loved the hunt of finding a new treasure and his weekends were...
Dari E. Hinton
Nov 10, 2012
Dari Elizabeth Hinton, 29, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, died on Saturday, November 10, 2012.
Dari was born on February 20, 1983, to Jane Elizabeth Pitman and Terry Alan Hinton of Lake Charles. She attended A.M. Barbe High School. Dari was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She enjoyed gymnastics, softball and spending time with her daughter Abby, the love of her...
Tommy H. Ivy
Nov 9, 2012
Tommy H Ivy, 54, of Longville passed away on Friday, November 9, 2012 in a local hospital.
Mr. Ivy was born on October 16, 1958 and was raised in Pineville and lived there until five years ago when he moved to Longville to be closer to his grandchildren. He was a graduate of Bolton High School in Alexandria. In his earlier...
Jaydon Todd Louviere
Nov 9, 2012
Jaydon Todd Louviere, five month old infant son of Donnie Louviere and Sarah Hughes, died on Friday, November 9, 2012.
Jaydon is also survived by his Brother, Camren Bryce Boyd; Sisters, Kaylee Nicole Boyd and Bailee Rae Louviere; Grandparents, Sandra Ann Louviere of Moss Bluff and Gary and Beverly Rider of Lake Charles; Great-grandparents, Al Hughes of Lake Charles and Glen...
Shirley Marie Eagleson Chesson
Nov 8, 2012
Shirley Marie Eagleson Chesson, 77, of Sweetlake died Thursday, November 8, 2012, in a local care center.
Born in Lake Charles to Claude and Hortense Conner Eagleson, Mrs. Chesson was a graduate of Grand Lake High School and lived most of her life in Sweet Lake. Her father, Claude Eagleson, served as Cameron Parish Sheriff for sixteen years. Mrs. Chesson was...
Saundra Arnaud Fournet
Nov 8, 2012
But you are a shield around me, O Lord; You bestow glory on me and lift up my head. To the Lord I cry aloud and He answers me from His holy hill. Psalm 3:3
Saundra Arnaud Fournet, 60, was called home by her Savior, on Thursday, November 8, 2012, following a long and valiant battle with cancer.
Born in Lake Charles...
Vera Ann Burleson
Nov 8, 2012
Vera Ann Burleson, 71 passed away on November 8, 2012 in Vidor, TX. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 12, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Robison Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Doug Cain officiating. Burial will be in Duhon-Burleson Cemetery in Lake Charles under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November...
Capricious Waters
Nov 8, 2012
Capricious Princess Music Waters, of Lake Charles, died Thursday, November 8, 2012 in her residence surrounded by her family.
Ms. Waters was born in Long Branch, New Jersey, on January 15, 1950. She lived most of her life in the Houston area. She thoroughly enjoyed music, any type of Aquatics, and Plants. Ms. Waters also enjoyed playing Bingo with friends...
Leo Frank Schwertner
Nov 7, 2012
Leo Frank Schwertner, 87, of Lake Charles, died Wednesday November 7, 2012 at his son's residence after an extended illness.
Leo was born in Edinburg, Texas as was raised in Miles, Texas before moving to Louisiana. Leo honorably served our country during World War II in France in the United States Army Air corps. He was a retired Mud Engineer...
Betty Coleman
Nov 5, 2012
Betty Coleman, 81, of Sulphur, passed away November 5, 2012 at Cornerstone Hospital in Sulphur, Louisiana. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 11:00 am at Robison Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Shirley officiating. Burial will be at Hyatt Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November...
William Mckinley Petross, Ii
Nov 4, 2012
William McKinley Petross, II, 58, of Iowa died on Sunday, November 4, 2012 in a local hospital.
Mr. Petross was born on December 1, 1953 in Lake Charles, LA and lived in Iowa the past 31 years. He was a 1973 graduate of Sulphur High School. Mr. Petross began his career in the oil field in 1977, holding numerous positions. He...
Curley Dale Sims
Nov 3, 2012
Curley Dale Sims, 53 of Vinton passed away on November 3, 2012 in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Robison Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Shirley officiating. Burial will be in Nibletts Bluff Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Monday,...
Leslie John Blanchard
Nov 3, 2012
Leslie J. Blanchard, 68, of Lake Charles passed away at 6:42 PM, Saturday, November 3, 2012 in a local hospital.
He was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Mr. Blanchard was a very proud Veteran of the U.S. Army and member of the Disabled American Veterans serving as past Commander. He was also a member of W. B....
Mary Maxine Arendt
Nov 3, 2012
Mary Maxine Arendt, 64, of Lake Charles died at 5:00 PM on November 3, 2012 in her residence with her loving family at her side.
Mrs. Arendt was born in Corpus Christi, Texas to the parents of Sarah and Wilton Meyers. She was raised in Sulphur, Louisiana, and has lived in Lake Charles for the past 37 years. She was a...
Randel Scott Higginbotham
Nov 2, 2012
Randel Scott Higginbotham, born 02/29/1964 at Cal Cam Hospital in Sulphur, LA, died November 02, 2012 @ Cal Cam Hospital after a long illness.
Randy worked in many trades, one being construction where he helped rebuild the destruction caused by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Ivan.
Randy was preceded in death by his father Percy Higginbotham, mother Ella Bourque and brother James Darrell...
Paul E. Comeaux
Nov 2, 2012
Dr. Paul Edward Comeaux was born November 12, 1938 and passed away on Friday, at 12:35 PM, November 2, 2012 at his residence.
Paul was a graduate from Louisiana State University with a Medical Degree in 1964. He served his internship at William Beaumont General Hospital, El Paso, Texas, 1964-1965. He served his Preventative Medical fellowship at Brooke Army Medical Center...
