Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
William B. Buehler
Sep 1, 2014
William Bernard Buehler passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 1, 2014 Bill was born on October 24, 1924 to Henry and Martha (Gosling) Buehler in Napa, CA. He was a graduate of Napa High School and attended University of California at Berkeley. He worked with his father in the family business for many years. After the business was...
Wana Duffy
Aug 30, 2014
Wana Landry Duffy, 82, of Lake Charles died at 4:45 PM on Saturday, August 30, 2014 in a local hospital surrounded by loved ones. Mrs. Duffy was born on June 30, 1932 in Lake Charles, LA where she was raised and resided all of her life. She was a graduate of St. Charles Academy and was named salutatorian of her...
Calvin Guillory, Jr.
Aug 30, 2014
Calvin "Cal" Guillory, 78, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at home. Cremation is entrusted to Johnson and Robison Funeral Home. Private family services will be held at a later date. Cal was a native of Eunice, LA. He owned and retired from C. Guillory and Sons Construction Company in Springhill, Kansas. In 1983, after retirement, Cal moved to...
Earl Francis Carriveau
Aug 30, 2014
Earl Francis "Paw Paw Pee" Carriveau, 77, of Lake Charles, LA died at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 30, 2014 in his residence. Mr. Carriveau was born October 10, 1936 in Sanvurn, MI and served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He worked as a cross country truck driver and retired from Mosquito Control, where he worked over ten...
Philip Martin Farmer
Aug 29, 2014
Philip Martin Farmer, 64 of Lake Charles passed away peacefully Friday, August 29, 2014 in the comfort of his home. Mr. Farmer was born on October 12, 1949 in Lake Charles and had lived his entire life in the Lake Charles area. He was a 1968 graduate of Lake Charles High School where he lettered in football and track. After...
Bobby Ray Stewart
Aug 29, 2014
Bobby Ray Stewart, 83, of Lake Charles, LA died at 6:30 AM on August 29, 2014 at 6:30 AM in his residence. Mr. Stewart was born December 3, 1930 in Paducah, TX, where he was lived until serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked at various locations as a store manager for J.C. Penney's for forty-one...
Jesse Joseph Castete
Aug 29, 2014
Jesse Joseph Castete passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 29, in a local hospital surrounded by his loving family as a result of an automobile accident. Jesse was born Sept. 3, 1933, in St. Landry, La., to Leo and Ezora Dugas Castete. He attended Marion High School where he was an All-District football and basketball player and a member of...
Amy Catherine Draves Jokisch
Aug 29, 2014
Amy Catherine Draves Jokisch, 49, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2014. She's now at peace with the Angels. No more pain. Amy was born on April 9, 1965 in Minneapolis, MN. In 4th grade, she moved to Charlotte, NC where she graduated from Charlotte Catholic High School. After high school, Amy moved to Tacoma, WA where she received her...
Ruby Greenwood
Aug 29, 2014
Ruby Greenwood, 81, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2014. Private family services will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the direction of Johnson and Robison Funeral Home. Ruby lived in the Sulphur area most of her life. She, along with her husband, owned and operated Greenwood Pack a Bag Grocery. She was a former member of...
Clarence James Jolivette
Aug 29, 2014
Clarence James Jolivette, 54, of Lake Charles passed away at 5:05 PM on Friday, August 29, 2014 in a local hospital. Mr. Jolivette was born on September 24, 1959 in Lafayette, LA and lived in Lake Charles since 1994. He enjoyed barbequing with family and friends and he loved his wife, children, and grandchildren dearly. Those left to cherish his...
Cecile Romero Lebleu
Aug 28, 2014
A native of New Iberia and seventy three year resident of Lake Charles, Cecile passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, August 28, 2014. She was a beautician for many years and was the matriarch of her family. When she spoke, people listened, and she was always compassionate and usually right. She loved to stay busy and was a...
Debra Billings
Aug 28, 2014
Debra Billings, 57, of Cameron, LA died on Thursday, August 28, 2014 in Lake Charles, LA surrounded by her loving family. Debbie was born in Lake Charles, LA on September 15, 1956 to Alvin and Ruby Murphy. Debbie loved being around family and friends, traveling, and listening to country music. She was a lifelong resident of Cameron, LA. Survivors include...
Bridget Mary Labauve Landry
Aug 27, 2014
Bridget Mary Landry, 94, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 27, 2014 in a local care facility. Ms. Bridget was born April 18, 1920 in Lake Charles, LA to D.J. and Bridget LaBauve. She enjoyed being around family and friends. She also loved crocheting, working jigsaw puzzles, and gardening. She was a native of Lake Charles and retired...
Laverne Domingue
Aug 27, 2014
Laverne Domingue, 85, of Sulphur passed away on August 27, 2014 in a local hospital. She enjoyed life to the fullest having many talents. Laverne belonged to 12th Night Revelers, enjoyed canvas painting, loved to play the guitar and sing, writing some of her own songs. She and her husband loved to travel. Laverne cherished her grandchildren and they likewise...
Twana Ann Duhon
Aug 25, 2014
Twana Ann Duhon, 67, of Hackberry, passed away on August 25, 2014. She was known to everyone as the "Tamale Lady," making the best tamales around. Twana was an avid seamstress, a caregiver, a canvas painter, and had a wide variety of occupations throughout her life. She was loved by everyone, especially her children and family. Twana loved making jokes...
Darla Kaye Guidry
Aug 24, 2014
Darla Kaye Guidry, 44, of Sulphur, died on August 24, 2014 in a Crowley hospital. She was born on April 20, 1970 in Sulphur, LA, where she was a lifelong resident. Darla worked as a medical lab technician for many years. Darla is survived by her parents, David Roy Guidry and Glenda White Guidry; her sister, Anita Rogers and husband,...
Rudy Dale Saucier
Aug 24, 2014
Rudy Dale Saucier died peacefully at home on August 24, 2014, after bravely fighting cancer. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. His funeral service will be held at Johnson's Funeral Home on Saturday, August 30th, at 11:00 AM. The visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Johnson's Funeral Home. Military honors graveside service...
Del Marie Babineaux
Aug 23, 2014
Del Marie Johnson Babineaux, 76, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, August 23, 2014 in a Houston, TX hospital. Mrs. Babineaux was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She attended LaGrange High School and attained a Licensed Practical Nursing degree at Sowela Technical Institute. Mrs. Babineaux found great joy in caring for and helping others. She worked twenty five years...
Rosemary Watson
Aug 23, 2014
Rosemary Watson, 92, of Lake Charles died Saturday, August 23, 2014 in a local care facility. Rosemary was born on November 21, 1921 in Roanoke, LA to Louis and Adele Ogea. She was a woman of faith and prayer. She enjoyed crocheting, embroidering, and being around family and friends. She is survived by one loving daughter, Sally Vaughan; two grandsons,...
