Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Dr. Richard W. Calhoun
Jan 29, 2014
Dr. Richard Wilson Calhoun, 79, lovingly known as "Doc," was born January 28, 1935 in Alexandria, Louisiana to Dr. Samuel Calhoun and Jeanie Wilson Calhoun. After graduating from Bolton High School, Dick attended Tulane University in New Orleans and Tulane University Medical School. Doc finished his Fellowship at Oschner Hospital, earning a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr....
Robin Marie Scalisi
Jan 28, 2014
Robin Marie Scalisi died on January 28, 2014 in her home in Lafayette, La., one day short of her 40th birthday. Graveside services will be in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Johnson & Brown Funeral Home on Friday, January 31, 2014 at 12 p.m. Visitation will be in Johnson & Brown Funeral Home Friday from 10 a.m. until 11:30...
Elizabeth Martha Stofik
Jan 28, 2014
Elizabeth Martha Stofik, 94 of Sulphur passed away on January 28, 2014 in a local hospital. She was a native of Cleveland, Ohio and has lived in Sulphur for the past 19 years. Elizabeth is a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sulphur. Elizabeth is survived by her daughter, Patricia Ann Trouth and husband, Richard of Carlyss; son, Gerald...
Bridget Anne Lund
Jan 28, 2014
Bridget Anne Rytkonen Lund, 85, of Moss Bluff, LA died at 10:49 PM on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 in a local hospital. Mrs. Lund was born December 18, 1928 in Helsinki, Finland, receiving her education in the textile arts. She then married Lars Lund in Finland in 1951. Anne and Lars moved to England so that Lars could further his...
Lora "Sis" Bell O'Quain
Jan 27, 2014
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal. Lora Bell Sis OQuain, 89 passed away on January 27, 2014 in a local care center. She is survived by her seven daughters, Mary Vincent and husband, Johnny, Carol Wright, Stella Pea Nut Trahan, Jenny Jones and husband, Paul, Brenda Browning and husband, Sam,...
John Stanley Comeaux
Jan 27, 2014
John Stanley Comeaux, 71, of Lake Charles died at 11:52 PM on Monday, January 27, 2014 in a local hospital following a three year courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Mr. Comeaux was born on August 19, 1942 in Kaplan, LA. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School before enlisting in the U. S. Navy. He was stationed...
Margaret Ann Turner Lejeune
Jan 27, 2014
Margaret Ann Turner LeJeune, 71, of Lake Charles, LA died at 9:00 PM on Monday, January 27, 2014 in her residence. Mrs. LeJeune, or "Granny" as she was known, was born May 29, 1942 in Richard, LA and moved to the Lake Charles area in 1969. She worked as a sales clerk at the Evangeline Maid Thrift Store for twenty...
Leonie Mildred "Mille" Bourdier
Jan 27, 2014
Leonie Mildred "Millie" Bourdier passed away on Monday, Jan 27, 2014 at a local care facility. She was 107 years old. Born on April 23, 1906, in Lake Charles, Millie was the daughter of the late, Michael and Mathilde Hebert Bourdier. A native of Lake Charles, she graduated from Lake Charles High in 1923 and attended Southwestern Louisiana Institute, now...
Audrey 'Al" Guillory
Jan 26, 2014
Audrey A.L. Guillory, 75 of Sulphur passed away on January 26, 2014 in his residence. A.L. loved to be around people and socialize. In his earlier years he played the accordion in his band, The Swinging Cajuns . A.L. also loved camping in his RV, gardening, baseball, and hunting rabbits. A.L. is survived by his wife of 58 years, Erline...
Loyce Holmes Elmore
Jan 26, 2014
Iowa-Loyce Holmes Elmore, 75, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2014 in her residence. Born on May 1, 1938 in Lambert, Mississippi, Loyce was the daughter of the late Harvey Mason and Willie Mae (Bailey) Holmes. She was a graduate of Shelby High in Shelby, Mississippi and worked as a bank teller. Loyce was a member of East Ridge Baptist...
Mary Jane Manuel
Jan 26, 2014
Lake Charles/LeBleu Settlement-Mary Jane Manuel, 61, passed away in her residence on Sunday, January 26, 2014. Born in Jennings, Mary was the daughter of the late Roy “Jack” and Rosetta (LeBleu) Hebert. She was a graduate of Iowa High and was employed as a beautician for many years. Mary was a member of New Hope Assembly of God of Kinder....
U. James Richard
Jan 25, 2014
U. James Richard was born in Basile, LA on July 25, 1932 to the union of Laddie Richard and Ivy Langley Richard. He was a 1950 graduate of Basile High School where he lettered in football, basketball and track. He departed this earth on January 25, 2014 at his home in Sulphur. Upon graduation, he and a childhood friend, enlisted...
J. Leo Mcgough, Sr.
Jan 25, 2014
James Leo McGough, Sr., 91, of Lake Charles, LA passed away peacefully at 2:11 PM on Saturday, January 25, 2014 in a local hospital. Mr. McGough was born January 7, 1923 in New Orleans, LA, and raised in Alexandria, LA. He was a 1943 graduate of Bolton High School and served his country in the U.S. Army - Air Corp...
Sharyl Cochran
Jan 25, 2014
Sharyl Mae Cochran, 63, of Ragley, LA died Saturday, January 25, 2014 at a local hospital. Mrs. Sharyl was born November 24, 1950 in Racine, Wisconsin to John and Anna Russell. She loved cooking, arts and crafts, crocheting, and playing on the computer. She also loved animals. Survivors include her mother, Anna Fegler of Wisconsin; husband, James "Doug" Cochran of...
Peggy Louise Koonce Ritter
Jan 25, 2014
Peggy Louise Koonce Ritter, 80, of Sulphur passed away, Saturday, January 25, 2015 in the comfort of her home. Mrs. Ritter was born in Jonesboro, LA, moving to Sulphur in early childhood, she lived most of her life in Sulphur. She was a graduate of Sulphur High School. In 1966, Mrs. Ritter began her with the Pioneer Club of Lake...
Victor Wayne Taylor Sr.
Jan 24, 2014
Oberlin- Victor Wayne Taylor, Sr., 71, passed away in a local care facility January 24, 2014. His cremation was entrusted to Johnson & Brown Funeral Home.
Candice Irene Dyson
Jan 24, 2014
Candice Irene Dyson, 63, of Lake Charles died at 8:50 AM Friday, January 24, 2014 in her residence with her loving family at her side. Candice was born on October 19, 1950 to the parents of Helen and Frank Padilla. She has lived in Lake Charles since 1985. Mrs. Dyson was in Retail Sales working for different companies such as...
Jason H. Devillier
Jan 24, 2014
Jason Hershell DeVillier, 37, of Lake Charles died at 5:00 AM on Friday, January 24, 2014. Jason was born on April 13, 1976 in Lake Charles, LA. He was a graduate of Sam Houston High School. Jason worked as an operator for almost 20 years in the pipeline industry. He enjoyed boat riding. He was a member of Topsy Baptist...
Louversa Fontenot Babineaux
Jan 24, 2014
Louversa Fontenot Babineaux of Lake Charles passed away Friday, January 24, 2014. Mrs. Babineaux was born and raised in Chatagnier, LA and has lived forty-five years in Lake Charles. She loved to cook, bake and try new recipes. She enjoyed watching food network and various cooking shows and never missed her daily soap operas. She took great pride in her...
