Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Gloria Ann Thibodeaux
Jun 10, 2011
Gloria Ann Crochet Thibodeaux, 67, of Lake Charles died in her residence at 6:45 A.M. Friday, June 10, 2011.
The lord closed one door, and as Gloria was known; she opened the other door. She was a warrior with her battle of lung cancer for two and a half years. In the mid 1970's she began a career in sales....
Alan Herbert Schwalbe
Jun 9, 2011
Alan Herbert Schwalbe , 53, of Sulphur, died at 4:05p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Alan was born April 12, 1958 in Sulphur, LA., he was a lifelong resident of Sulphur and graduated from Sulphur High School , attended Delta School of Business and 2 years of McNeese University. Alan is survived by his daughter, Jennifer...
James Oliver Mckeehan. Sr.
Jun 9, 2011
James O. McKeehan, 75, of Lake Charles passed away, Thursday, June 9, 2011 in his residence.
He was a native of Knoxville, TN and lived in Lake Charles since 1978. Mr. McKeehan served as a Pilot in the USAF during the Vietnam War and retired as a Major. Major McKeehan was twice awarded the Bronze Star. After retiring from the...
Karl D. Edwards
Jun 8, 2011
Karl D. Edwards., 74, of Moss Bluff, LA died at 2:35 AM on Tuesday, June 8, 2011 in a local hospital.
Mr. Edwards was born March 26, 1937 in Wheelersburg, OH and served his country in the U. S. Army. He retired as an over the road trucker after thirty years and was a member of the Teamsters Local #969. He...
Sophie Ryan Guillory
Jun 8, 2011
Sophie Ryan Guillory, infant daughter of Dustin and Ashley Blanchard Guillory, died on June 8, 2011.
Sophie is survived by her parents; brother, Gauge Guillory; grandparents, Rose Dewitt and husband Mike, Neil Blanchard, and Kathy Parker and husband Scott; and great-grandfather, Harry Blanchard.
Her graveside service will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, June 10, 2011 at Consolata Cemetery, under the direction...
George A. Bozo Labove, Jr.
Jun 8, 2011
George A. "Bozo" LaBove, Jr., of Sulphur died Wednesday, June 8, 2011 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. LaBove lived most of his life in Hackberry, LA. He was a graduate of Hackberry High School and Sowela Technical School where he attained an Associate degree in Diesel Mechanics. He served the United States Army as a Point Man and a...
Angelina Marie Carey
Jun 8, 2011
Angelina Marie Carey passed away June 8, 2011.A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 13, 2011at 6p.m. in Robison Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Johnny Mounce officiating. The family will receive friends from 5p.m. until time of service. Angelina was a native and a lifelong resident of Sulphur. She worked at Popeyes for two years. Angelina is survived...
Helen Rhame
Jun 8, 2011
Helen Rhame, 69, of Lake Charles died at 4:30 AM Wednesday, June 8, 2011 in her residence.
Ms. Rhame was a life long resident of the Lake Charles area. She began her career as an operator at Southern Bell Phone Company and became one of the first "Frame Dames." She retired from ATT after 40 years of service. She was a...
Julia M. Mcdonald
Jun 8, 2011
Julia Marie Christine Nelsen McDonald, 94, of Lake Charles, LA died at 4:53 PM on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 in a local hospital.
Born January 2, 1917 in Avoca, NE, Mrs. McDonald lived in Nebraska for sixty-six years, moved to Florida in 1983 and has lived in Lake Charles for the past nineteen years. She will always be remembered as an...
Edna Sis Dupin Douget
Jun 7, 2011
Mrs. Edna (Sis) Dupin Douget, 82, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2011 surrounded by her family. She was a native and resident of Lake Charles.
Mrs. Douget was a member of Trinity Baptist Church where she was active in many church activities including working in the nursery and a Sunday school teacher. She was a dedicated Christian that followed the...
Charlotte Marie Long
Jun 6, 2011
Charlotte Marie Long, 61, of Gillis died at 2:00 AM on Monday, June 6, 2011 in a Welsh nursing facility.
Mrs. Long was born on May 4, 1950 in Lake Charles, LA. She was raised in LeBleu Settlement and moved to Gillis five years ago. Mrs. Long was a member of Memorial Baptist Church in Longville.
She enjoyed cooking and had a...
Marilyn Kelly
Jun 6, 2011
Marilyn Kennell Kelly, 80, died at 9:40 PM on Monday, June 6, 2011 in a Sulphur care facility.
Cremation was entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home.
Hans David Funk
Jun 6, 2011
Hans David Funk XIV, entered into eternal rest on June 6, 2011 in a local hospital. Funeral services will be on Thursday, June 9, 2011at 11a.m. in Robison Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Roger Templeton will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines South Cemetery in Carlyss, LA. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 from 3-9p.m. at...
Louella Grizzle
Jun 5, 2011
Louella "Ellie" Grizzle, of Iowa, La died at 6:45 P.M. Sunday June 5, 2011 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Grizzle was born in Pampa, Texas on June 19, 1945 to the parents of Clyde and Mary Sargent. She had lived in the Lake Charles area for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband of twenty years, William...
Sarah Crawford Rutherford
Jun 5, 2011
Sarah Crawford Rutherford, 52, passed away on June 5, 2011, in a local hospital. Funeral Services will be held Friday, June 10, 2011at11 a.m.in Robison Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Randy Edwards will officiate. Burial will be in Dutch Cove Cemetery in Sulphur under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 9, 2011from 4-9p.m....
Mary Jeanette Duhon
Jun 5, 2011
Mary Jeanette Duhon, 49, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2011. She was a native and resident of Grand Lake.
Ms. Duhon was born January 27, 1962 to Alverd P. Duhon and Enola Fontenot Duhon. She was devoted to her family and was a friend to all. She will be dearly missed to all who knew and loved her.
She is...
Durelle J. Boots Fontenot
Jun 4, 2011
Durelle J. "Boots" Fontenot passed away June 4, 2011 in Baton Rouge, LA at the age of 96.
He was born in Oberlin, LA on January 8, 1915. He graduated from Bell City High School. He was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout in Lake Charles, LA. He retired from Gulf Oil Co. in 1976 while living in Buras, LA and...
Dejuana Lejeune Dodd
Jun 4, 2011
DeJuana LeJeune Dodd, born June 11, 1925, went to be with her Lord Jesus on June 4th 2011 in Denver, Colorado.
Funeral services will be Friday June 10, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. William Whited, Jr. will officiate services. Interment will follow in Prien Memorial Park. Visitation Thursday will be from 5:00 PM until...
Mary Bellard
Jun 4, 2011
Mary Alphosine Richard Bellard, 57, of Gillis, LA died at 3:56 PM Saturday, June 4, 2011 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Bellard was born May 21, 1954 in Lafayette, LA and lived most of her life in the Moss Bluff / Gillis areas. She was a member of Memorial Baptist Church.
Mrs. Bellard is survived by her husband of thirty-nine years, Michael...
