Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Mike "Speedy" Edward Chesson
Oct 20, 2011
Mike Speedy Chesson, 43, of Vinton, passed away on October 20, 2011 in a local hospital. Funeral services will be at 10a.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Robison Funeral Home Chapel with Mother Petroula Ruehlen officiating. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss, LA. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 21, 2011 from 4-9p.m in...
A. D. Harrington
Oct 19, 2011
A.D. went to his heavenly home on the same date of his birth (October 19, 1927-October 19, 2011) 84 years later.
He was a lifelong resident of Holmwood, LA. and a retired rice farmer and cattle rancher. His passion was breeding and raising horses and cattle. Mr. Harrington enjoyed working his cattle more than anything. He was a member of St....
Mary Benoit Comeaux
Oct 19, 2011
Mary Comeaux, 84, of Lake Charles died on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Comeaux was born on August 23, 1927 to Joseph and Zula Benoit. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and also a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary.
She enjoyed gardening and animals, especially animals. Mrs. Comeaux was extremely giving...
Lois May Maynor Veillon
Oct 19, 2011
Lois May Maynor Veillon, 84, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Veillon was born May 1, 1927 in Luddington, LA and lived in Lake Charles for all of her life. She was a member of University Baptist Church, where she was a member of the choir and the Joy Club. She previously...
Joseph Bootsie Davidson
Oct 19, 2011
Mr. Joseph Bootsie Davidson, 80, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2011 in a local hospital surrounded by his family.
Joe was born in Teague, TX and was a resident of Lake Charles for the past 16 years. He lived most of his life in Pearl River. Mr. Davidson was a 1951 graduate of Ruston High School and attended Louisiana Technical...
Gloria Fay Doescher
Oct 18, 2011
Gloria Fay Powers Doescher, 87, died at 12:39 AM on Tuesday, October 18, 2011, in a local care facility, with her family at her side.
Born to William Luke and Ada Mae Daharsh Powers on October 4, 1924, Ms. Doescher was a 1941 graduate of St. Charles Academy. She was an LPN, working for Dr. Lucas Digilia from 1954-1974 and at...
John David Junior Boy Clement, Jr.
Oct 18, 2011
John David "Junior Boy" Clement, Jr. 71, of Lake Charles died at 8:30 PM on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 in a local hospital.
Mr. Clement was born on February 21, 1940 in Creole, LA. He lived in Lake Charles for over 30 years. Mr. Clement was employed by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office for more than 20 years; most recently working...
Holly Lynn Lafleur
Oct 17, 2011
Holly Lynn LaFleur, 48, of Lake Charles, died Monday, October 17, 2011 in a local hospital.
Ms. LaFleur was born in Barstow, CA. She was raised through out the United States as the daughter of a Career Marine. She attended Leesville High School and has lived most of her adult life in Lake Charles.
Holly was a talented artist, having enjoyed...
Alberto Koppin Alcantara
Oct 17, 2011
Alberto Koppin Alcantara, MD, of Lake Charles, passed away Monday, October 17, 2011, in a Houston hospital. He was 73.
Al, as he is fondly called by friends, was born on April 2, 1938, in Cebu City, Philippines. He graduated high school from Notre Dame of Cotabato, and received his Associate in Arts degree from Manila Central University in 1958,...
Margie Elizabeth Darbonne
Oct 16, 2011
Mrs. Margie Elizabeth Darbonne, 57, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2011 in a local hospital after a long illness. She was a resident of Lake Charles.
Margie enjoyed reading, knitting, crocheting, and needle point. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Mitch Darbonne ; three...
Betty Ann Concienne Verret
Oct 15, 2011
Betty Ann Concienne Verret, 77, was called home on Saturday, October 15, 2011.
Mrs. Verret was born in Patterson, Louisiana on March 18, 1934 and moved to Centerville, LA at the age of 3. She then moved to Lake Charles in 1960. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church where she belonged to the Catholic Daughters.
She loved to spoil...
Michael Shane Vincent
Oct 15, 2011
Michael Shane Vincent, 41, of Sulphur, LA, passed away on October, 15, 2011. Funeral services will be held at 11a.m. on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at Robison Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Howard Wilcox officiating. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss, LA. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 from 3-9p.m. at Robison Funeral...
Glenn Matthew Abshire
Oct 15, 2011
Glenn Matthew Abshire, 80, of Sulphur, La passed away on October 15, 2011 in a local hospital. He was a native and lifelong resident of Sulphur. After high school he served his country on the U S Army. He was awarded the Purple Heart during the Korean War. After returning to Sulphur, he went to work for Fuller Austin Insulation....
Judie Joseph J.J Guillory, Sr.
Oct 14, 2011
Judie Joseph Guillory, Sr., 92 years old, of Lake Charles, died peacefully in his home on October 14, 2011.
Mr. Guillory was born January 1, 1919, in Oberlin, LA, and resided 70 plus years in Lake Charles where he was the owner and manager of Southern Furniture Company for 46 years. He was an active member of his community having served...
Harold "Buzzy" Edward Moss
Oct 12, 2011
Harold Buzzy Edward Moss, 66, passed at 3:00p.m. on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, La after a three month illness. Harold Moss was born August 22, 1945 in Sulphur, La to the late Arthur and Ida Moss. He was a welder by trade and a biker by heart. He leaves behind to cherish his...
David Clark Guthrie
Oct 12, 2011
David Clark Guthrie, 74, of Cameron died at 10:25 PM on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at his residence.
Mr. Guthrie was born on September 3, 1937 in Morehead, NC and lived most of his life in Cameron until recently moving to Kinder. He served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Guthrie was a retired menhaden boat captain in Cameron before opening and...
Darrell Wayne Ellender
Oct 11, 2011
Darrell Wayne Ellender, 57, of Lake Charles, passed away, Tuesday morning, at his residence.
Mr. Ellender was a native and life resident of Lake Charles and a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School. He attended McNeese State University for a short time before going to work for Bell South. He retired from ATT as a cable splicer after thirty-three years of...
Travis Weston Batchelor
Oct 11, 2011
Travis Weston "Tab" Batchelor, 85, of Lake Charles went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 in his son's residence in LeBleu Settlement.
Mr. Batchelor was born on February 28, 1926 in Haleyville, AL. He fought in the Philippine Theatre during World War II, receiving decorations for his valiant service there. Mr. Batchelor worked at Cities Service Oil...
William Robert Brady
Oct 10, 2011
William Robert "Bill" Brady, 88, of Moss Bluff, died at 3:00 PM Monday October 10, 2011 at his residence.
Mr. Brady was a native of Cameron, New York and lived in Moss Bluff for the past 42 years. He joined the Army Air Corps. On December 8, 1941 and transferred to the U.S. Air Force where he served as a...
Doris James Matte
Oct 10, 2011
Mr. Doris James Matte passed away Monday, October 10, 2011 surrounded by his family. He was born to Joseph and Iris Matte April 20, 1937, and was a resident of Lake Charles. Doris retired from Greater Lake Charles Water Company after serving 45 years of service. He played the accordion with his band called The Lake Charles Ramblers. At the...
