Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Alice Morton
May 24, 2014
Alice Kathleen Morton, 85, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, died Saturday, May 24th, 2014 in Galveston, Texas. Ms. Alice was born on September 23, 1928 in Houston, Texas. She lived in Winnie-Stowell, Texas and graduated from East Chambers High School. She went on to graduate from Lamar College with a degree in radiology technology. Alice was a long time resident of...
Lawrence William Rathjen
May 23, 2014
Lawrence William Rathjen, 94, of Westlake, LA, died at 1:15 PM on Friday May 23, 2014 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Rathjen was born November 21, 1919 in Cleona Township, IA and served his country proudly in the U.S. Army during World War II. He moved to Lake Charles in 1988 and has...
Patsy "Pattie" Sue Ledbetter
May 23, 2014
Patsy "Pattie" Sue Ledbetter, 81, of Lake Charles died at 12:30 PM on Friday, May 23, 2014 in her residence. Those left to cherish her memory are her loving and dedicated husband of 64 years, Robert C. Ledbetter, Sr.; six sons, Robert C., Jr., Micheal R., Richard G., Larry T., Kenny, and Danny A. Ledbetter; a daughter, Nancy A. Kempisty;...
Roland Lebrun, Sr.
May 23, 2014
Roland LeBrun, Sr., 88, passed away on May 23, 2014 at the Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jennings, LA. Services for Roland will be held on Monday, May 26, 2014 at Johnson and Robison Funeral Home Chapel at 11 am with Reverend Lonnie Gothrup officiating. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, May...
Brenda Lee Boblett Benson
May 22, 2014
Brenda Lee Boblett Benson, 55, of Lake Charles passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014 in a local healthcare facility. Mrs. Benson was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She worked many years as a Sterile Technician for Lake Charles Memorial Hospital and St. Patrick Hospital. She is survived by one son, Christopher John Douget and wife Amanda of Baton Rouge;...
Mary Faye Misner
May 21, 2014
Mary Faye Misner, 83, of Lake Charles, Louisiana died at 6:06 AM Wednesday, May 21, 2014 in a local hospital. Mrs. Misner was born on July 18, 1930 in Marksville. Louisiana to the parents of Athlie and August Bordelon. She was a 1947 graduate of Marksville High School. She worked for the Calcasieu Parish School Board for Barbe Elementary as...
Sherry Susan Stutes
May 21, 2014
Sherry Susan Stutes, 57 passed away on May 21, 2014 in a local care center. Sherry had many hobbies and loved being with her family and friends. She enjoyed food and taking care of children. Sherry is survived by her son, Shawn Paul Stutes of Sulphur; mother, Susie Phipps and step-father, Andy of Carlyss; brother, Joseph Alcede Stutes, Jr. of...
Genevieve M. Boerman
May 21, 2014
Genevieve Mancuso Boerman, 88, of Lake Charles, LA died at 1:20 AM on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 in a local care facility. Mrs. Boerman was born June 24, 1925 in Lake Charles, LA, where she was a life-long resident. She was a graduate of Lake Charles High School, where she was a Kilties. She retired from St. Louis High School...
Joseph William "Bill" Stanton, Sr.
May 20, 2014
Joseph William "Bill" Stanton, Sr., 75, of Lake Charles died on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 in a Lubbock, Texas hospital following a sudden illness. Bill was a native of Crowley, Louisiana and longtime resident of Lake Charles. Following high school, Bill honorably and dutifully served our country in the United States Marine Corps and the National Guard. He later graduated...
Claire Ruth Pittman
May 20, 2014
Ruth Pittman, 94, of Lake Charles, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 6:30 PM in her home. Miss. Ruth was born on November 29, 1919 in Roseland, LA to Jim and Lillian Williams. She is a native of Roseland, LA but has resided in Lake Charles after moving from Pensacola, FL in 1945. She retired from Sears Department Store...
Bernice Granger Bertrand Beaugh
May 20, 2014
Bernice Granger Bertrand Beaugh, 98, of Lake Charles died at 6:11 PM on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 in a local care facility. Born in Kinder, Mrs. Beaugh lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She worked for 22 years as a bus driver for the Calcasieu Parish School Board. She was a member of the Pink Ladies at St....
Jack Patrick Trouard
May 19, 2014
Jack Patrick Trouard, 87, died on May 19, 2014 at his home in Carlyss surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born on March 17th, 1927, to Rufus and Julia (Businick) Trouard in north Lake Charles (then called Goosport). He attended local elementary schools and graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1944. He did not attend the graduation ceremony...
Robert Charles Pinch
May 19, 2014
Robert Charles Pinch, 56, of Grand Chenier, LA died at 7:00 PM on Monday, May 19, 2014 in his residence. Bobby was born September 9, 1957 in Lake Charles, LA, was a 1975 graduate of South Cameron High School, and attended McNeese State University for Offshore Management. He received the Rod Landry Memorial Award in high school and was active...
Robert Arnold Gaspard
May 18, 2014
Robert Arnold Gaspard, 85, of Lake Charles died at 4:20 AM Sunday, May 18, 2014 in a local care facility. Mr. Gaspard was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on January 24, 1929 to the parents of Forrest and Clara Gaspard. He has been a resident of the Lake Charles area since 1975. Mr. Gaspard was a 1946 graduate of Ville Platte...
Sylvester "Pa Pa Leo" Revis
May 18, 2014
Sylvester "Pa Pa Leo" Revis , 96, was born in Faith, South Dakota on October 6, 1917 to Fred and Mabel Revis. "Pa Pa Leo" passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2014 in a local hospital. "Pa Pa Leo" as he was affectionately known to all was one of a kind. He was a gentle and loving man. He loved...
Christine Guidry
May 17, 2014
Christine Guidry, 64, of Lake Charles, LA died Saturday, May 17, 2014. Christine was born in Lake Charles, LA on December 13, 1949 to Frank and Opal Morasco. She enjoyed being around friends and family. Her hobbies included fishing, camping, and gardening. She retired from Tommasi Brothers Construction Company after many years of service. She is survived by one brother,...
Juanita Barron Melton
May 17, 2014
Jaunita completed her earthly journey on May 17, 2014 at the age of 86. She was born an only child to Hance and Sadie Barron in Harmony Community of Crystal Springs, Mississippi on December 10, 1927. She graduated from high school at Crystal Springs Consolidated School and later earned her Bachelor of Science Degree at Mississippi College. In 1950 she...
Aglia Rose Daigle
May 16, 2014
Aglia Rose Daigle, 80, of Lake Charles, LA died May 16, 2014 at a local care facility. Aglia Rose Daigle was born in Lake Arthur on July 3, 1933 to Edgar and Astazie Trahan. She was a resident of the Lake Area for fifty plus years. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. She loved canning, cooking,...
Lynda Ray Forar Barthelemy
May 16, 2014
Lynda Ray Forar Barthelemy, 57, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, May 16, 2014 in a local hospital. Mrs. Barthelemy was born, raised and educated in Minnesota and has lived thirty four years in Lake Charles. She worked the past twenty years as a Clerk at Shop A Lot. She was well known and had many friendships that developed with...
Anita Sonnier Midkiff
May 15, 2014
Anita Sonnier Midkiff, 87, of Lake Charles, died Thursday May 15, 2014 at her residence following an extended illness. Anita was a native of Hayes, and a 1938 graduate of Bell City High School. She was an active member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church and a proud member of the choir. Preceding Anita in death are her...
