Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Dewey James Thoms, Sr.
Jan 5, 2012
Dewey James Thoms, Sr., 83, of Ragley died at 4:30 PM on Thursday, January 5, 2012 in his residence.
Mr. Thoms was born on May 10, 1928 in Scotlandville, LA and lived in Ragley for the past 21 years. He was a graduate of Baker High School before serving in the U.S. Air Force. He then began his 43 year career...
John A Morgan
Jan 5, 2012
John A. Morgan, Jr., 74, of Lake Charles, died Thursday January 5, 2011 in a local care center.
He was born March 15, 1937 in Rayne, to Allen and Laura Cady Morgan. He served in the U.S. Army and was a carpenter for Dyson Lumber in Cameron for a number of years. He was also a member of Carpenter's Local...
L.K. Robertson
Jan 5, 2012
L.K. Robertson, a resident of Villa Maria, died January 5, 2012 in the comfort of his son's home at the age of 93.
He is survived by his son, Bill Robertson and his wife Judy; grandsons, Greg and wife Libby, Gary and wife Lori and 4 great grandchildren.
Private services will be held at a later date in his home...
D. W. Buddy Fontenot
Jan 4, 2012
D. W. "Buddy" Fontenot of Sulphur passed away at 10:40 AM Wednesday, January 4, 2012 in his residence.
Native and long time resident of Sulphur. Through his life Buddy graduated Sulphur High School and attended McNeese State University and The Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. He served Stateside in the US Army during the Vietnam War. After being Honorably Discharged he...
Audrey Jo Moore
Jan 3, 2012
Audrey Jo Moore, 89, of Sulphur passed away on January 3, 2012. Funeral services will held on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Robison Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Randall Chesson officiating. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly, LA. The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Robison Funeral...
E. J. Brown
Jan 3, 2012
Mr. E. J. Brown, 67, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2012. He was born in Crowley and a resident of Moss Bluff for the past 17 years.
He retired from Conoco/BP after 37 years of service. He enjoyed building outdoor furniture and his greatest love was playing with his best little buddy, Austin.
He is survived by his loving wife...
Vergie Comeaux
Jan 3, 2012
Mary Vergie Trim Comeaux, 82, was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 03, 2012 with her children at her side. Born in Abbeville, Louisiana to Fernest and Louise Trim, Mrs. Comeaux grew up in Abbeville, but lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a homemaker and raised her seven children in the home on Seventh...
Elphie M. Babineaux
Jan 2, 2012
Elphie M. Babineaux, 95, of Lake Charles, went to be with her Lord on January 2, 2012.
Elphie was born in Mere, La., and lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School and Charity Hospital School of Nursing in New Orleans. After graduation from nursing school Miss Babineaux enlisted in the United...
Leaira Lynn Smith
Jan 2, 2012
Leaira Lynn Smith, infant daughter of Raja Smith, died on January 2, 2012 and will be interred to rest in Consolata Cemetery on Friday, January 6, 2012 at 2:00 PM under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Reverend Wayne Broussard will officiate.
Baby Leaira is survived by one sister, Onyx Smith and one brother, Christus Smith; and a host of grandparents,...
Lois Demeritt
Jan 1, 2012
Lois Demeritt, 87, of Lake Charles died on January 1, 2012 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Demeritt was born on November 26, 1924 in Lake Charles where she was a life time resident. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.
She will be missed dearly by those who loved her. Survivors include a daughter, Wannadean "Teedee" Hughes and husband Charles of...
Anda E. Matte Damiata
Jan 1, 2012
Anda E. Matte Damiata, 83, of Lake Charles, LA died on Sunday, January 1, 2012.
Mrs. Damiata was born March 9, 1928 in Church Point, LA, raised in the Sweetlake area, and lived in Lake Charles for over sixty years. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
Mrs. Damiata is survived by her husband of fifty-six years,...
Dean Roberts
Jan 1, 2012
Dean Roberts, 79, of Lake Charles died at 3:50 PM on Sunday, January 1, 2012 in a local hospital.
Mr. Roberts was born on August 10, 1932 in Albion, NE. He was a retired draftsman.
He took great pride in raising his Arabian horses.
Those left to cherish his memory are three daughters, Deanne Smith and husband Mark of Lake Charles, Monique Roberts...
Wanda Jones Matte
Dec 31, 2011
Wanda Jones Matte, 74, of Lake Charles passed away December 31, 2011 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Matte was a native of Rosepine, LA and has lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a member of Apostolic Temple. Mrs. Matte will be most remembered for her love and devotion to her husband, her children and grandchildren.
She leaves to...
Daryl Zachary Khoury
Dec 31, 2011
Daryl Zachary Khoury age 57 passed away December 31, 2011. He was born in Lake Charles, August 12, 1954 to Laura Launey Khoury Davidson Isaac Z. Khoury. He graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1972 and received his BA from McNeese. He was a life long member of Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.
Daryl was most recently employed...
Dustin Wayne Douget
Dec 31, 2011
Dustin Wayne Douget, 25, of Lake Charles passed away, Saturday, December 31, 2011 in a local hospital.
Dustin was a native and life resident of Lake Charles.
Survivors include his parents, Randel and Charlene (Johnson) Douget; two sisters, Kimberly and Traci Douget; four nephews, Brandon, Chase, Cameron, and Tyler; two nieces, Allison and Kaylee and numerous other family members and friends. He...
Roberto Lamar Dillon Mighty
Dec 31, 2011
"Lamar" Roberto Dillon Mighty, 24, of Lake Charles, LA died at 6:24 PM on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at a local hospital.
Roberto was born March 15, 1987 in Jamaica and has lived in Lake Charles for almost six years. He was a graduate of St. Mary High School in Jamaica and was a student at Sowela Technical School. While living...
Audrey Woodward Muehl
Dec 30, 2011
Audrey Woodward Muehl, 97, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully, Friday December 30, 2011.
Ms. Muehl was a native of Deal Kent England, having moved to Lake Charles in 1945. She retired from the Calcasieu Parish Main Library after many years of service.
She leaves to cherish her memory, nephew, Chris Reaburn of Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire England; niece, Jan Childress of Orange,...
Merlene Odom Nicholas
Dec 30, 2011
Merlene Odom Nicholas, 74, of Lake Charles, LA died at 1:53 PM on Friday, December 30, 2011 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Nicholas is survived by her husband of fifty-four years, Joseph Carl Nicholas; daughters, Patricia Tarbell and husband Tim of Austin, TX and Carol "Callie" Colson of Lake Charles; brothers, James Odom, Homer Odom, Omer Odom, and Richard Odom, all...
David Arlan Gilley
Dec 30, 2011
"I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever"
David Arlan Gilley, 48, of Ragley, LA met his savior surrounded by his family and friends at 5:30 PM on Friday, December 30, 2011 in a local hospital.
Mr. Gilley was born June 7, 1963 in Lake Charles, LA and has lived in the Lake Charles / Moss Bluff area most of...
Marjorie Hollis Baggett
Dec 30, 2011
Marjorie Hollis Baggett, 83, of Crowley, LA died at 9:00 PM on Friday, December 30, 2011 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Baggett was born February 8, 1928 in Pumpkin Center, LA and lived in Lake Charles for sixty-one years before moving to Crowley. She was a 1945 graduate of LaGrange Senior High School and worked her way up at Premier...
