Local Obituaries

Feb 12, 2014

Alta Jane Mathews, 67, of Lake Charles died Wednesday, February 12, 2014 in her residence. Alta was born on March 2, 1946 in New York City, New York to Laverne and Alice Appleman.Mrs. Mathews enjoyed being around family and friends, collecting antique dolls, and spending time with her dog "Cotton". She is survived by her loving husband of 25 years,...

Feb 11, 2014

Kermit Adam East

Kermit Adam East, 59 of Sulphur passed away on February 11, 2014 in Memorial Hermann Hospital. Kermit was one of a kind who always was making someone laugh. He was a truck driver, and worked in the oil field and construction industries. Kermit loved children, especially his grandchildren, he like most men, owned the remote control. He...

Feb 11, 2014

Mary Frances Goss Corbello, 84, of Westlake passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 in a local hospital. Mrs. Corbello was born on November 18, 1929. Over the years she worked for Hixson Funeral Home, the American Press, the Pauley Agency, and until her retirement she drove a school bus for the Calcasieu Parish School Board. Known as Mary Frances,...

Feb 9, 2014

Harry Richard Ellender, Sr., 85 passed away on February 9, 2014 in a local hospital. Harry worked for the Olin Chemical Refinery for 42 years before retiring and served his country in the U. S. Navy. Harry is survived by his son, Harry Richard Ellender, Jr. of Kansas,; two daughters, Natalie Lowery and husband, Tony of Sulphur and Amanda Voss...

Feb 8, 2014

"Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God." Matthew 5:8 Joseph Dale Martin, 58, of Sulphur, LA, died on Saturday, February 8, 2014 in his residence. Mr. Martin was born May 7, 1955 in Lake Charles, LA and was a 1973 graduate of Lake Charles High School. He lived most of his life in Lake Charles, but...

Feb 8, 2014

Wilbert Duplechin, 64, of Lake Charles died at 12:30 PM Saturday, February 8, 2014 at a local care facility. Wilbert Dulechin was born March 3, 1949 in Mamou, Louisiana to Wilford and Lourise Duplechin. He loved being outdoors hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed being around friends and family. Mr. Duplechin enjoyed spending time at his deer lease while enjoying...

Feb 7, 2014

Gone from our lives, but not from our hearts Barbara G. Young, 85, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2014 in a local care center. Barbara was a native of Alexandria, LA who lived in Sulphur most of her life and was a homemaker. She was a graduate of St. Charles Academy. Mrs. Young was an Extraordinary Minister of Holy...

Feb 6, 2014

Beautiful baby girl Mia Claire Baumery, daughter of Brittany Lynn Duplechain and Cameron Blake Baumery earned her angel wings and entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on Thursday, February 06, 2014. Mia Claire is rejoicing with loved ones gone before her. Her footprints will forever remain in the hearts of those she leaves behind. Those left to cherish her memory...

Feb 5, 2014

Our wonderful mother, friend, and inspiration departed this life according to God's appointed time on February 5, 2014 in Houston, Texas, surrounded by her supportive family and friends. Throughout her life, she maintained a sweet and simple demeanor that won the trust and hearts of everyone who really knew her. Betty W. Parker, sixty-eight years old, was born in Westlake,...

Feb 5, 2014

Cathy Fontenot, 61, of Lake Charles, Louisiana gracefully lost her battle with cancer at 1:45 AM Wednesday, February 5, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Ms. Cathy was born October 31, 1952 in Midland, Texas to Sullivan "S.B" and Hilda Fournerat. She enjoyed her grandchildren, gardening, cooking, and camping. She also loved playing with her dogs Tuff and Olive. She...

Feb 5, 2014

Ruby Lee Binford, 70 passed away on February 5, 2014 in a local hospital. She was a loving mother, and grandmother who enjoyed taking care of her children, nieces, nephews and the neighbor kids. Ruby enjoyed the sport of deer hunting. Ruby is survived by her husband, Dennis Binford of Sulphur; three sons, Glenn Binford and wife, Lindy of Toledo...

Feb 4, 2014

Anna Courville Collins, 93 passed away peacefully February 4, 2014 in a local hospital. Born on November 11, 1920 in Canton, Louisiana she was the oldest child of Clayus and Angelle Courville. Anna spent most of her early years in Opelousas, LA, moving to Lake Charles in 1955, where she resided the remainder of her life. She was always a...

Feb 4, 2014

Melda Claire LeBlanc Sinitiere, 86, died comfortably and peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2014, at her daughter's home after a steady decline in health due to dementia. Born in Lake Charles on March 6, 1927, the youngest of three children, she was preceded in death by her parents, Felix J. and Lola Marie LeBlanc; and her brother, Herbert LeBlanc and...

Feb 4, 2014

May 17, 1943 - February 4, 2014 John Edward Sabins, 70, of Nacogdoches, passed away on February 4, 2014, at Nacodoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches, TX. A native of Starks, LA, John was born May 17, 1943, to Opal and Pete Sabins. He lived in Vidor most of his life. He owned and operated a sandblasting and painting company in...

Feb 4, 2014

Feb 4, 2014

Emma Agnes Luttgeharm, 78, of Lake Charles, Louisiana died peacefully in her residence at 1:00 AM Tuesday, February 4, 2014. Emma was born July 3, 1935 in Alexandria, Louisiana to Otto and Ura Mae Luttgeharm. She loved talking to everyone about the love of Christ and to know Christ. For 50 years she crocheted baby blankets for expecting mothers wherever...

Feb 3, 2014

John Wayne Caswell, 61 of Lake Charles passed away on Monday, February 3, 2014 in his residence. John was a truck driver spending most of his time on the roads. John is survived by his daughter, Nichol Kitfield and fiance, Rusty Lusk of Sulphur; step-daughters, Mary Higginbotham, Ashley Simpson, Amber Simpson and Sheila DeVillier all of Lake Charles; step-son, Justin...

Feb 3, 2014

Jennifer Marie Veronie, 47, of Lake Charles, died Monday February 3, 2014 at a local hospital following a brief illness. Jennifer was born in Lake Charles on December 20, 1966. She was a graduate of Barbe High School and of the Catholic faith. She was employed at Resthaven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for many years. Jennifer was preceded in death...

Feb 3, 2014

Dwight Charles Peterson, 84, of Lake Charles, LA died at 11:15 AM on Monday, February 3, 2014 in a local care facility. Cremation was entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home.

Feb 3, 2014

Robert LeBert, 74, of Westlake died at 4:56 PM on Monday, February 3, 2014 in a local hospital. Mr. LeBert was born on October 20, 1939 in Lake Charles and moved to Westlake 47 years ago. He attended McNeese State University before becoming a carpenter until retiring. Mr. LeBert belonged to the Carpenter's Local #953. He was dedicated to his...