Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Dale R. Bonin
Mar 1, 2012
Dale Roger Bonin, 82, passed away from this life on Thursday, March 1, 2012, with his loving family at his side.
Born in Beaumont, Texas, Mr. Bonin moved to the Lake Charles area in 1944. He worked for Vance Plauche as an electrical superintendent for many years and later for Olin Chemical Corporation as an electrical engineer in their construction department...
James "Jimmy" Thomas Paschall Jr.
Mar 1, 2012
James Jimmy Thomas Paschall Jr., 78 passed away on March 1, 2012 in West Virginia. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Sulphur with Father Edward Richard, MS officiating. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Robison Funeral Home....
Faye Aumiller Spillar
Mar 1, 2012
Faye A. Spillar, 94 of Lake Charles, died at 1:45 AM Thursday. March 1, 2012, in a Lake Charles hospital.
Mrs. Spillar was born in Shreveport and lived throughout Louisiana before settling permanently in Lake Charles thirty years ago. She was always in the hotel management and restaurant business at one time managing the Majestic Hotel and later the Charleston Hotel...
Tyrell "T. K." Keith Duraso
Feb 29, 2012
Tyrell T.K Duraso, 56 of Sulphur, passed away on February 29, 2012 in his residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 10a.m. at Robison Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Shirley officiating. Burial will be in Big Woods cemetery in Edgerly. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 2, 2012 from 5-9 p.m. at...
Lena Blanchard Thibodeaux
Feb 29, 2012
Lena Blanchard Thibodeaux left peacefully in her home for her Heavenly Home on February 29, 2012. She was born on March 10, 1916 to Daniel and Celimene Blanchard. She was preceded in death by her parents as well as her brothers Aza, Jean, Pierre, Tanzy and sisters Justine Higginbotham, Zula Bellard, Loraine LeJeune, Armanie Bellard and Noamie Labbe.
Lena was...
Sybil Miley Stokes
Feb 29, 2012
Sybil Miley Stokes, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by family members on February 29, 2012.
A lifelong resident of Central Louisiana, Mrs. Stokes graduated from Louisiana Baptist College in 1952 and taught Algebra and English at Oakdale High School for 32 years. An energetic and caring teacher, she then served as both English Teacher and Choir Director at Forest...
Fred Boerman, Sr.
Feb 29, 2012
Fred A."Pata" Boerman, Sr. 91, of Lake Charles, died at 5:55 PM Wednesday, February 29, 2012 in a Lake Charles hospital.
Mr. Boerman was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan and has lived in Lake Charles for many years. He was a graduate of State High School in Kalamazoo; MI. Mr. Boerman attended Western Michigan University. In 1942 He enlisted in the United...
Kenneth George Hafer
Feb 28, 2012
Kenneth George Hafer, 72 of Sulphur, passed away on February 28, 2012 in a local care center. There will be a memorial service Friday, March 2, 2012 at 1p.m. at Robison Funeral Home Chapel with a visitation starting at 12 p.m. at the funeral home until time of service. He is survived by his two sons, William Hafer and wife,...
Martha Martin Breaux
Feb 28, 2012
Martha Martin Breaux , born on February 22, 1940, 72 of DeQuincy, passed away on February 28, 2012 in her residence. Funeral service will be held on Friday, March 2, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church in Sulphur with Father Jim Winiarski officiating. Burial will be held in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. The family...
Amanda Lee Felton
Feb 27, 2012
Amanda Lee Felton, 10, of Lake Charles, LA died at 2:20 PM on Monday, February 27, 2012 in a local hospital.
Amanda was born August 8, 2001 in Sumter, SC, lived in a few years in Pearl, MS, and lived in Lake Charles for the past three years. She was in the special needs class at Prien Lake Elementary School. She...
Amanda Lee Felton
Feb 27, 2012
Amanda Lee Felton, 10, of Lake Charles, LA died at 2:20 PM on Monday, February 27, 2012 in a local hospital.
Amanda was born August 8, 2001 in Sumter, SC, lived in a few years in Pearl, MS, and lived in Lake Charles for the past three years. She was in the special needs class at Prien Lake Elementary School. She...
George Salicos
Feb 27, 2012
George Salicos, 69 of Sulphur, passed away on February 27, 2012. A memorial visitation will be held for friends and family on Thursday, March 1, 2012 from 1-3 p.m. at Robison Funeral Home. George is survived by his wife, Karen Salicos of Sulphur; son, Marty Gus Salicos of Houston, TX; two daughters, Robin Hamill and husband, Scott of Tyler, TX...
James Patrick Pat Batchelor
Feb 26, 2012
James Patrick "Pat" Batchelor, age 84, passed from this life on February 26, 2012, following a brief illness. He was born in Pine Bluff, AR.
He leaves to honor his memory, his loving wife of 54 years, Eva Lois Batchelor of Lake Charles; sister, Catherine Tutt of Hot Springs Village, AR; nephews, Patrick C. and Gary Batchelor, and James Edward Tutt;...
Marietta Ruth Wagner
Feb 25, 2012
Marietta Wagner, 87, of Sulphur, LA passed away on February 25, 2012 in a local hospital. A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, March 2, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Sulphur. Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m. followed by the memorial service at 6:00 p.m. Marietta, a native of Danville, IL, was a...
Nettie Lyons Bertrand
Feb 24, 2012
Nettie Helen Lyons Bertrand, 80, of Sulphur, died Friday, February 24, 2012 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Bertrand was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. She enjoyed fishing. She was a beautiful and kind woman with a great sense of humor. Her greatest joy was caring for her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Bertrand most always had a grandchild at her home,...
James Fredrick Foster
Feb 24, 2012
James Fredrick Foster, 79, of Winnsboro, LA died Friday, February 24, 2012 in a Winnsboro care center.
Mr. Foster was born in New Castle, TX, raised in Plainview, TX and has lived the past year in Winnsboro. Mr. Foster began working in the Grocery Industry as a "volunteer" bag boy at the age of 13, at Furr Foods in Plainview, TX,...
Thomas Ed Phillips
Feb 22, 2012
Thomas Edwin "Ed" Phillips Sr., 85, died in a Lafayette Hospital Wednesday, February 22, 2012.
Mr. Phillips was a 32nd Degree Mason, Shriner and member of the VFW # 4347548. Mr. Phillips was a member of the IBEW Local 861. He was a retired Electrician after 45 years of service. He was a hunter and fisherman. He was a devoted husband,...
Mary Pelafigue Crader
Feb 21, 2012
Funeral Services for Mary Pelafigue Crader, 90, will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, 23rd of February, 2012 at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Father John Huckaby will officiate. Committal services will follow at Highland Memory Gardens under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation Wednesday, February 22, 2012 will be from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm...
Debbie Marie Dubrock Trahan
Feb 21, 2012
Debbie Marie Dubrock Trahan, 56, of Lake Charles died at 7:00 AM on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 in her residence.
Debbie was born on October 31, 1955 in Alexandria, LA and was a lifelong resident of Bell City and Lake Charles. She was the owner of the Uniform Shop where she proudly served her customers throughout the community. She tirelessly gave...
Rev. John Duddley Thigpen, Sr.
Feb 21, 2012
Rev. John D. Thigpen, Sr. A Man of Great Valour departed this life to be united with his Lord Jesus Christ of February 21, 2012.
He was born February 14, 1951 to Newton and LaVern Thigpen in Kinder and raised in Iowa, LA. John enjoyed pastoring Boggy Creek Tabernacle. His life was spent spreading the gospel.
Preceding him in death were his...
