Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Suzette Barton Chandler
Dec 22, 2011
Suzette Barton Chandler
July 29, 1963 - December 22, 2011
Suzette Barton Chandler, age 48, joined her Savior Jesus Christ on December 22, 2011 while at home in Mobile, Alabama, following a lengthy illness.
As a professional fine artist, Suzette's work was a dichotomy of post-impressionist themes and expressionist abstracts. The paintings were unified through an extremely bright palette developed as a...
Alton Joseph Schexnider
Dec 22, 2011
The skies parted, the clouds disappeared, and the sunshine came through on that glorious day! A tear of joy was shed by him as he crossed over to the great beyond to meet our Lord and Savior. Alton Joseph Schexnider died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness, December 22, 2011 in a local hospital. The youngest...
Joyce Richard
Dec 21, 2011
Joyce Gertrude LeBlanc Richard, 78, of Lake Charles, LA died at 9:40 AM on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Richard was born November 27, 1933 in Labadieville, LA and was a graduate of Assumption High School. She attended Spencer Business College in New Orleans and graduated from Louisiana State University School of Journalism in News /...
Rita Borel Ewing
Dec 21, 2011
Rita Ewing, 88, of Sulphur passed away on December 21, 2011 in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 23, 2011 at 3 p.m. at Robison Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Johnny Mounce officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 23, 2011 at Robison Funeral Home Chapel from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. with...
David Lee Riling
Dec 20, 2011
David Lee Riling
David Lee Riling, 41, of Lake Charles, passed away December 22, 2011 in the comfort of his mother's home following a long, courageous battle with a serious illness.
David was an avid writer, artist and musician who followed his heart. David carried a tremendous love for his family and friends.
He is survived by his daughter, Cadence Riling...
Karon Dianne Tressitt-Williams
Dec 20, 2011
Karon Tressitt-Williams, 65, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011. She was a native of Lake Charles and a resident of Baton Rouge.
Karon was a graduate of Mcneese State University and post graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University. She retired from office of public health after 27 years of service as director of Oncology. A devoted mother and grandmother, she prided...
Joseph "Frenchy" Fruge
Dec 20, 2011
Joseph Frenchy Fruge, 77, of Sulphur, passed away on December 20, 2011 in his residence. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Robison Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Paul Evans officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery in Sulphur. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at the funeral home...
Eddie Mae Faulk
Dec 20, 2011
Our Heavenly Father called Eddie Mae Faulk home, after a short illness, on December 20th, 2011. Awaiting her arrival in His Kingdom, her beloved husband, John "Johnnie" A. Faulk, and her parents, Eddie and Lora Mae Ammons.
Born in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, Eddie Mae married Johnnie, March 24th, 1945. Eddie Mae and Johnnie eventually settled in the Grand Lake area...
Brandon Duncan
Dec 20, 2011
Brandon Lee Duncan, 32, of Ragley, LA was born August 7, 1979 and departed this life December 20, 2011.
Those left to cherish his loving memories, Kristi Duncan-Lisotta; two children, Brent Duncan and Skyleigh Duncan; step-son, Nicolas Parker; nephews, Astin Koonce and Dylan Duncan, of whom Brandon and Kristi were raising; brother, Randall Duncan; sister, Ashley Duncan; father and step-mother, John...
Claudette Chaumont Floyd
Dec 19, 2011
Josephine Claudette Floyd, 84, of Oberlin, passed away Monday, December 19, 2011 in a Lafayette hospital.
Mrs. Floyd was born in Basile, LA, raised and educated in Oberlin and attained a degree in education from McNeese State University. She has lived twenty-five years in Topsy, having returned to Oberlin for the past three years. She worked twenty-one years, a very well...
Daphne Dahyle Higginbotham
Dec 19, 2011
Mrs. Daphne Dahyle Higginbotham,70, passed away Monday, December 19, 2011. She was born in Crowley and grew up in Basile where she graduated High School. She lived most of her life in Lake Charles.
Mrs. Higginbotham worked in the medical field profession for nearly 30 years and was currently employed by Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.
She is survived by her three...
Paul L. Henry, Ii
Dec 18, 2011
Paul Lancaster Henry II, born April 20, 1966, joined his beloved Savior on December 18, 2011, after a brief illness. The son of Gloria Henry and the late Lale Allen Henry, Paul was a resident of Moss Bluff.
A devoted husband to Angie, father to Alex and Gregory, and teacher of many, Paul lived his life with exuberance and excellence. A...
Kayla Glynn Leccese Griffin
Dec 18, 2011
Kayla Glynn Leccese Griffin, 34, of Lake Charles died on Sunday morning, December 18, 2011 at her home.
Kayla was born on October 28, 1977 in Lake Charles where she was a lifelong resident. She was a loving, caring, giving, and devoted wife, mother, daughter, aunt, niece, and friend.
Kayla was the most giving person to anyone, even through all of...
Joyce Marie Fontenot
Dec 18, 2011
Joyce Marie Fontenot, 59, of Moss Bluff died Sunday December 18, 2011 at her residence.
She was born in Lake Charles to Lester and Eula Mae Chapman Thibodeaux. She was a homemaker and a member of the Catholic faith.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Melissa Ann Fontenot. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of...
Ernestine Joy Hughes
Dec 17, 2011
Ernestine Joy Silcott Hughes, 85, passed away peacefully December 17, 2011 at her son's home in Lafayette. She was a native of Choupique, Louisiana and a resident of Lake Charles.
Joy was Co-Valedictorian of the Sulphur High School Class of 1943, a Master Duplicate Bridge player, and a world traveler.
Joy was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and June...
C. E. Gene Guidry
Dec 17, 2011
Caesar Eugene "Gene" Guidry departed this life and returned home to his Lord on December 17, 2011. He left this life as he lived it, surrounded by family and friends wrapped in the love they freely shared. He was born on November 24, 1921 in Welsh to Caesar Eugene Guidry and Alzire Mallet, who both preceded him in death.
He...
Benedict Benny Lormand
Dec 17, 2011
Benedict "Benny" Lormand was born July 4, 1957 and went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 17, 2011 at age 54.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Amelina and Mena Mae Lormand of Kinder.
He is survived by his daughter, Aimee Keith and husband Joshua of Lake Charles; sister, Marlene Hamm of Conroe, TX; brother, Phillip Lormand of...
Pauline Rogers
Dec 17, 2011
Pauline Rogers, 81, of Sulphur, passed away on December 17, 2011 in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Sulphur with Dr. David Holder officiating. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 from 6-8...
Effie G. Hayes
Dec 17, 2011
Effie G. Hayes, 90, of Lake Charles died at 10:30 PM Saturday, December 17, 2011 in her residence with her loving family at her side.
Born in New Iberia, Louisiana to the parents of Effie and Anthony Gautreau. She was a 1938 graduate of New Iberia High School. Mrs. Hayes has lived in the Lake Charles area since 1950. She was...
Mary Helen Poulter
Dec 16, 2011
Mary Helen Poulter, 90, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, December 16, 2011 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Poulter was born in Broken Arrow, OK and has lived the past sixty-four years in Lake Charles. She enjoyed reading, needle point and traveling with her four sisters. She has been a member of Trinity Baptist for sixty-three years where she taught three...
